(Natural News) Tai chi, which has its roots in martial arts, is an ancient practice used to heal both the mind and body. Research has shown that it offers short-term benefits for chronic musculoskeletal pain and mental health problems. A study published in the BMJ found that tai chi is more effective than aerobic exercise […]

(Natural News) Some uncommon knowledge that doctors don’t want you to know: You can treat sinusitis naturally. The nasal condition, characterized by the inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses, affects 35 million Americans every year. This translates to an average of four missed work days a year and about $11 billion paid for treatment annually in […]

(Natural News) Fall is a season noted for its a beautiful change in colors and cool, crisp evenings, but for some people, it’s also the start of a bunged-up nose and watery eyes. If this sounds familiar, chances are you have a condition called sinusitis. Sinusitis, which is the common term for rhinosinusitis, is defined […]

(Natural News) Too much of anything is bad for a person’s health. This is also true when it comes to the body’s immune responses, especially since inflammation is only beneficial at moderate levels. When inflammation is not reduced even after the pathogen has been removed, it is considered as chronic inflammation, a condition often associated with painful […]

(Natural News) People suffering from pain can find relief in acupuncture. A study published in the Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice found that undergoing acupuncture regularly can effectively relieve pain and improve the overall health status of pain patients. In the observational study, researchers from the Netherlands aimed to assess the effect of routine acupuncture […]

(Natural News) If you want one more reason NOT to go under the knife, you have one right here: Shoulder decompression surgery, a common treatment for alleviating shoulder pain, may not be as cut out as it’s supposed to be, according to a study from researchers at Oxford University. The study indicated that decompression surgery […]

(Natural News) According to a study in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, an alternative treatment from Japan called Reiki may be the key to addressing lower back pain in patients with an intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH). Patients with an IVDH often suffer from symptoms like lower back pain, and chronic lumbar pain that can last for […]

(Natural News) Here’s yet another reason to love having a massage and it comes straight from science – getting a Swedish massage can help regulate the levels of your stress hormone to relieve pain, relax your body, and help you cope after a long day. Cortisol gets a lot of bad press, probably because of […]

(Natural News) Is schoolwork or your job being a literal pain in the neck? A Korean study recommends taking up yoga to manage the pain without resorting to pain-relieving drugs, an article in Science Direct stated. Sitting in front of a desk for long periods of time is bad for the neck. So is moving your head around on a constant […]

(Natural News) Rheumatoid arthritis affects 1.3 million Americans and there is currently no known cure. This condition has been associated with inflammation and oxidation in the body. One recent study evaluated the effectiveness of quercetin, a strong antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties, in improving the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects the […]