(Natural News) The spleen is often overlooked and is probably ranked the lowest in the hierarchy of vital organs by many people. This could be due to the fact that the spleen isn’t really necessary for survival. Unlike the heart or the lungs, the absence of a spleen from the body doesn’t automatically spell death. […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Zhejiang Hospital in China reported that practicing t’ai chi can help with hypertension. In their study, which was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, they looked at the effect of t’ai chi exercise on hypertension in young and middle-aged in-service staff. For the study, the Chinese researchers recruited 208 individuals with […]

(Natural News) So here’s the truth: Most people think that achieving their ideal weight is nothing more than a pipe dream – especially with the challenges they will face to lose just a single pound. The challenge, of course, is staying the course of a healthy diet and exercise. For those who do, however, the rewards are […]

(Natural News) Acupuncture is an ancient healing technique that has been shown to effectively treat various health issues, including menopause symptoms. In a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal PLOS ONE, a team of Taiwanese researchers confirmed that acupuncture is effective in reducing menopause symptoms in women with breast cancer. In this paper, […]

(Natural News) A lot of people don’t know they’re harboring the world’s largest killer until it’s too late: It is, of course, cardiovascular disease – which accounts for over a third of all deaths worldwide. In the U.S., the results are equally as grim. A new report published in Circulation revealed that 121.5 million American adults […]

(Natural News) Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative, “wear and tear” type of arthritis that commonly occurs in older adults. It develops gradually and causes pain that worsens over time. Fortunately, researchers at Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine in China and Marche Polytechnic University in Italy found a natural way to manage this disease. They discovered […]

(Natural News) Most women frequently experience menstrual pain, and many have tried various ways to relieve this pain. Some have tried drug painkillers, while others have done acupressure, exercise, or heat therapy – but which of these is the most effective? Fortunately, researchers at Western Sydney University in Australia conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis […]

(Natural News) “Chiropractic is a form of alternative medicine mostly concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine. Proponents claim that such disorders affect general health via the nervous system, claims which are demonstrably false…. Its foundation is at odds with mainstream medicine, and chiropractic is sustained […]

(Natural News) A study was designed by researchers from China to systematically determine the effects of acupuncture in treating arrhythmia and if it is comparable to current antiarrhythmic drugs (AAD). Their study, which demonstrated the potential of acupuncture as treatment for this condition, was published in the journal Frontiers in Physiology. The authors searched several databases […]

(Natural News) A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal PLOS ONE reported that acupuncture is a safe and effective alternative to hormone replacement therapy in reducing menopause symptoms in women with breast cancer. In this paper, Taiwanese researchers assessed the efficacy of acupuncture on hot flashes and menopause symptoms in women with breast […]