(Natural News) Hot water therapy can improve functional ability and cardiovascular health in individuals with peripheral artery disease (PAD), according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology. A team of researchers from New Zealand found evidence indicating that heat therapy via hot-water immersion yields the same health benefits as […]

(Natural News) Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a complication caused by diabetes. Too much sugar in the blood can damage nerves throughout the body, especially in the legs and feet of diabetics. Depending on the affected nerves, DPN can cause minor symptoms, such as numbness, or excruciating pain. DPN can also cause heart problems and may […]

(Natural News) In this open-label, randomized controlled study, Chinese researchers examined the effect of gua sha therapy in the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Their results were published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. A total of 119 subjects were recruited by the researchers, 60 were assigned to the gua sha group and […]

(Natural News) The first part of the body to feel cold, especially when you venture out on a chilly day, are your fingers. This is a normal occurrence: To protect itself from freezing, the body adapts to keep vital organs as warm as possible. To do this, it instinctively brings warm blood from the extremities and […]

(Natural News) Many people naturally feel colder than others. While it may seem like there’s no discernible cause, it’s possible that this cold intolerance is coming from an underlying condition. Here are five possible reasons why you feel colder than usual, and what you can do about it. (h/t to MedicalNewsToday.com) Anorexia nervosa Anorexia nervosa, or […]