(Natural News) Many countries use wet cupping as a traditional therapy for relieving musculoskeletal pain, so researchers in Saudi Arabia and Singapore aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this traditional therapy through a systematic review. In their review, which was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, they found that there […]

(Natural News) Chronic pain can often hamper your overall well-being and quality of life. This pain is often associated with arthritis, which is characterized by swelling of the joints. Some people may use painkillers or anti-inflammatory medication to deal with the pain, but these options often come with unintended side effects. Fortunately, you can eliminate pain naturally […]

(Natural News) Most surgeons prescribe opioids to patients after lung surgery as a short-term approach to relieve pain. However, a lot of lung surgery patients continue to take the medication for several months after their operations, which results in opioid dependence. In fact, researchers found that one out of seven lung surgery patients became dependent […]

(Natural News) There have been many studies that investigated the use of acupuncture to alleviate intense pain caused by all kinds of diseases and injuries. One of the recurring targets of the traditional Chinese treatment is lumbar disk herniation. More commonly known as a “slipped disk” or “ruptured disk,” lumbar disk herniation is the painful instance when one […]

(Natural News) If you have back pain, discomfort may be a regular part of your life. However, this doesn’t mean you have to suffer in silence when your back starts hurting. To relieve back pain, active exercise must be a part of your daily routine. Regardless if you have recently been injured or if your […]

(Natural News) Wolf’s bane (Arnica montana) is a medicinal flowering plant that’s also known as mountain arnica. Wolf’s bane thrives in arid, mountainous regions. The flowering plant, which belongs to about 30 plants in the genus Arnica, looks like a large yellow daisy. According to Judith Ladner, who writes for the website Grassland Species, the word arnica comes from […]

(Natural News) Research has shown that bunny ears cactus (Opuntia microdasys), so named because of its appearance, is more than just cute. The study, which was published in the journal Environmental Science and Pollution Research, revealed that the bunny ears cactus plant can be used as a natural analgesic. The study was carried out by […]

(Natural News) Addiction recovery does not come easily. The addiction to substances, such as alcohol, tobacco, or opium and other drugs, can have such an overwhelming impact on one’s life that it can completely overtake one’s physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being. If you are trying to get over an addiction, you can try […]

(Natural News) Watching videos that you enjoy can make you smile, laugh, or even relieve your stress for a short time. But do you know that watching funny videos can actually be helpful to people who recently had a surgery? A study published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice revealed that watching videos […]

(Natural News) The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cautioned against the administration of medications containing codeine and tramadol, saying in an official statement that these opiod drugs can cause “life-threatening breathing problems,” particularly in children below the age of 12. “Some children and adults break down codeine and tramadol into their active […]