(Natural News) A lot has been said about exercise. Studies have confirmed its many health benefits. One of the many aspects of exercise that needs constant emphasis is that it does more than just help build muscle; it also helps protect from various long-term degenerative conditions. One of the best examples of conditions that exercise […]

(Natural News) According to a review, patients with asthma may soon find relief thanks to a form of alternative medicine called acupuncture. The paper reviewed several clinical trials and outcome studies concerning cases that used acupuncture to treat asthma. It is of note that none of the trials had a large sample size. The authors also […]

(Natural News) According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), asthma costs the U.S. economy more than $80 billion each year “in medical expenses, missed work, and school days and deaths.” CDC researchers studied data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey for The Economic Burden of Asthma in the United States, 2008-2013, “the most […]

(Natural News) Corticosteroids in asthma inhalers could make women fat and increase the risk of metabolic syndrome, a recent study found. Corticosteroids are widely-used anti-inflammatory agents that come in many forms — such as inhalers, nasal sprays, tablets, injections and cream — and are prescribed to ease symptoms of asthma and other respiratory diseases. Metabolic […]

(Natural News) If you have an allergy (or several allergies), chances are you might also have asthma. While the link between the two conditions isn’t obvious, several studies have determined that at least two-thirds or more patients with asthma also have an allergy. Asthma and allergies Dr. Bradley Chipps, president of the American College of Allergy, […]

(Natural News) If you use disinfecting wipes, it’s likely because you want to rid your home of germs. They might do a good job of accomplishing that task, but you could be introducing something that is potentially even more harmful when you use them. In fact, the EPA regulates disinfecting wipes as pesticides, which actually […]

(Natural News) Eating a lot of vegetables will not just benefit you – if you’re pregnant, it may also help your baby reduce their chances of developing asthma, according to a study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. In the study, researchers from the National Research Institute for Child Health and Development in Japan […]

(Natural News) An inactive lifestyle has many negative effects, including serious chronic diseases. A study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology added one more ailment to the list – environmentally induced asthma. The study was authored by researchers from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). They compared markers for chronic disease […]

(Natural News) Did you know that poor air quality can endanger both your respiratory and cardiovascular health? According to a study, high levels of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5), or tiny pollution particles, are linked to a significant increase in emergency department visits due to heart- and lung-related illnesses and stroke. However, despite this alarming figure, a […]

(Natural News) Around the globe, measures are being taken to reduce air pollution. But are we forgetting that our homes can also harbor pollutants? In this information age, society and business are dependent on technology, which means that most of us spend a good chunk of our time indoors. The air quality of the environment where […]