(Natural News) Virtual reality (VR), a technology often associated with video games or entertainment, could help reduce severe pain in hospitalized patients. This is according to a recent study published in the journal PLOS One by researchers at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. In their study, the researchers looked into how therapeutic virtual reality can be used […]

(Natural News) Chronic back pain is one of the most common complaints that physicians find difficult to treat. It can be caused by a back injury, muscle strain or a variety of health conditions, such as arthritis, osteoporosis or scoliosis. Because there is no single cure or treatment for chronic back pain, physicians oftentimes recommend […]

(Natural News) A person with scoliosis has a spine that curves sideways. Depending on the severity of the condition, scoliosis can cause mild or intense pain. Scoliosis can cause weakness, and it can change the way you walk. Fortunately, scoliosis can be addressed with the right kinds of exercises and stretching. Can you treat scoliosis? […]

(Natural News) In many common emergencies or accidents, it’s important to address injuries as soon as possible with first aid or CPR while waiting for — or trying to reach — professional medical help. This gives the victim a fighting chance at surviving the ordeal. In the case of people whose jobs put them right […]

(Natural News) When you’re experiencing any physical pain, it is natural to reach for over-the-counter medicines like acetaminophen and ibuprofen. However, the long-term use of these medicines can severely damage your liver. To avoid irreversible liver damage and other adverse side effects, here are some suggestions for natural painkillers that are safer and just as […]

(Natural News) Holistic health practitioners recommend natural methods to deal with chronic pain. They prescribe anti-inflammatory foods and health supplements that naturally reduce the inflammation responsible for severe pain. Food really is medicine. Every meal alters the internal chemistry of the body. Nutritious food improves many aspects of human health while consuming unhealthy food contributes […]

(Natural News) Early this year, the state of Ohio began allowing the sale of medical marijuana. Half a year in, the Buckeye state is reaping the benefits of this decision: It has helped create jobs, and many people suffering from severe health issues – from multiple sclerosis to post-traumatic stress disorder – can finally find […]

(Natural News) People experiencing extreme pain find it difficult to sleep. Most of the time, it requires the use of painkillers, which is why opioid abuse is associated with both sleep loss and chronic pain. And while it is easy to imagine how pain can deprive people of sleep, how the interaction works the other way […]

(Natural News) The human mind is a powerful thing, and it can help you get over negative emotions such as heartbreak and rejections. But did you know that it could also help you recover from injuries? According to a study, individuals have a greater chance of recovering from shoulder pain if they are confident that they […]

(Natural News) If someone asked you to name the leading cause of accidental death in the United States,  what would say? For many of us, the most obvious answer would be motor vehicle accidents. After all, virtually every American in the country spends time in a car or bus every day. If that was your […]