(Natural News) Researchers from Sahmyook University in South Korea studied the effects of music therapy on stress by monitoring study participants’ cardiovascular and autonomic nervous systems, among others. The study was published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Stress results from a person’s abilities being tested or a person being placed under duress. It occurs when […]

(Natural News) Do you ever feel stressed, obligated, worn down, anxious, or held down? The material things and the obligations in your life can contribute heavily to these feelings of dissatisfaction. You might think that having less will make you poor, unsafe, or unprepared. Minimalism isn’t about being poor and living like a bum. No, […]

(Natural News) Sleep quality affects physiological processes in the body. Like a medicine, a good night’s sleep can improve hormone regulation and reduce inflammatory markers in the blood. Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital have made these two important findings about sleep. Not only do sleep disruptions negatively affect cognitive function but sleep deprivation also hinders […]

(Natural News) “Get plenty of rest” might sound like pat advice when you’re sick, but a recent study shows that sleep can be quite miraculous when it comes to helping your body fight off infections. German researchers have uncovered just how sleep works its magic. It’s related to T cells, a type of white blood […]

(Natural News) Type 2 diabetes is often caused by poor dietary habits and lifestyle choices. In fact, people who are obese are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than those who maintain a healthy weight. Some health experts believe that this condition can be reversed by making healthy lifestyle changes, and this notion is supported […]

(Natural News) Stress is a normal part of life, but did you know that emotional reactions to daily annoyances affect your brain health? According to a study, staying calm despite a minor inconvenience like a traffic jam on your way to work may help preserve brain health as you age. Meanwhile, reacting strongly to stress is […]

(Natural News) Dogs are popular among pet owners for a reason: they are cute, cuddly, and incredibly affectionate. According to a study, your furry friend can help you get a good night’s sleep. The study, which was published in the journal Anthrozoös, suggests that “sleeping with a dog has a significant positive impact on the sleep […]

(Natural News) In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acupuncture is often used to relieve pain and other health complaints. According to the results of a study, acupuncture is just as effective as drug therapy when treating high blood pressure (hypertension). The study was conducted by researchers from the Jiaozuo Tongren Hospital in China. Can acupuncture reduce high […]

(Natural News) A study has shown that the Chinese herb XingPiJieYu (XPJY) helps mitigate the effects of chronic unpredictable stress (CUS) and alleviates depression-like symptoms in animal models. To test this, researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing examined sixty rats with CUS and found that rats given XingPiJieYu performed faster in the Morris Water Maze test. Rats given […]

(Natural News) A study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, reveals that Fagonia olivieri has antioxidant potential that makes it a prospective treatment for acetaminophen-induced liver damage. The group of researchers, who come from Quaid-i-Azam University and Government College Women University Sialkot, evaluated the antioxidant content of the crude methanol extract of the whole […]