(Natural News) Essential oils, by definition, are concentrated plant extracts obtained by steaming or pressing different parts of a plant. Essential oils contain the compounds responsible for a plant’s flavor, fragrance and medicinal benefits. When inhaled, the scent molecules in essential oils travel from the olfactory nerves directly to the brain. There, they influence the activity […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers at the Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences in Iran compared the effects of aromatherapy, specifically lavender and orange essential oils, on the fatigue experienced by hemodialysis patients. Their findings were published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. Fatigue is a common complication of hemodialysis. To determine which essential […]

(Natural News) Patients with kidney problems require hemodialysis, a process that helps purify their blood since their kidneys can’t function normally. However, the treatment may cause side effects, including fatigue and poor sleep quality. To address these health problems, the authors of a study examined the effectiveness of natural remedies like foot reflexology. The researchers […]

(Natural News) People say that a sense of humor makes life’s troubles easier to bear. However, according to the results of a study, implementing a one-of-a-kind simulated laughter program may also help boost the overall health of an individual who requires hemodialysis. The authors posit that this special program may help improve the quality of life and […]