(Natural News) The idea of sticking pins and needles in your body, especially when you’re already perfectly healthy, might make some people squeamish but acupuncture can actually provide a number of health benefits. It isn’t just for pain relief and treating health conditions, it can also be used to prevent health problems from happening in […]

(Natural News) Acupuncture is the ancient Chinese practice of inserting hair-thin needles into the skin to stimulate different body parts. As a form of alternative medicine, it does not directly cure any disease; but can help alleviate symptoms and side effects. Acupuncture is a safe alternative treatment with many health benefits, such as reducing inflammation in your respiratory system. The human […]

(Natural News) Reflexology is a godsend for people who are debilitated by pain caused by arthritis and other similar ailments. An article in Modern Reflexology explained how one particular branch of this alternative medicine can help manage rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that afflicts the joints. Like all types of arthritis, […]

(Natural News) Many people turn to all sorts of solutions concerning weight loss, such as diets, exercise, and even hypnosis, but what about acupressure? Acupressure might not be the first option most people think of when trying to slim down, but this ancient healing technique can provide many surprising health benefits, including helping you to […]

(Natural News) Acupressure isn’t just for adults. People of all ages can benefit from the ancient healing method of acupressure, even small children and babies. Also known as reflexology, acupressure is the healing technique of stimulating reflex points on certain parts of the body that correlate to vital organs. Stimulating these points with acupressure allows healing energy to flow […]

(Natural News) Long denounced as “snake oil” woo by the medical establishment, placebo medicine hasn’t exactly been taken seriously in the West, despite plenty of anecdotal evidence to suggest that many patients over the years have benefited from it. But this status quo position with regards to the role of placebo in modern medicine appears […]

(Natural News) Some people may think that hypnosis is a tool that can be used to control other people. It is often presented as a party trick wherein an unwilling participant is made to perform embarrassing or otherwise impossible feats for the amusement of other people. But the truth is, no one can force you […]

(Natural News) Yes, we can, according to science. More evidence points to the therapeutic benefits of genuine laughter – the type that causes our bellies to shake and has us almost gasping for breath. From significantly reducing the amount of pain we feel to actually boosting our immune system, laughter is a simple but effective way […]

(Natural News) Tai chi, qigong, and yoga each bring a host of physical and mental benefits to their practitioners. In an article in Psychology Today, a new study suggests that these meditative movements could help improve the symptoms of major depressive disorder. Of the three systems, yoga is drawing the greatest amount of attention. It has become […]

(Natural News) Surgery is often the main treatment for early-stage colon cancer. Depending on the extent of the disease, a portion or all of the colon may be removed. This treatment method, despite its prevalence, has an underwhelming success rate, with oncologists admitting that the overall survival rate and the chance of remission are much […]