(Natural News) When employees go on sick leave, they are either too physically ill to go to work — or they need to rest for their mental health. A study suggests yoga and mindfulness-based therapies to improve the quality of life of people experiencing burnout. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, showed that cognitive behavioral […]

(Natural News) The purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a flowering plant native to North America. Besides being attractive, it possesses powerful health-boosting abilities that make it a good potential treatment for various common diseases, such as cold and the flu. Everybody contracts cold and the flu at least once in their lives. These two diseases […]

(Natural News) If you’re constantly suffering from lower back pain or if you want to hasten your recovery from surgery or some other back-related condition, you need to protect and strengthen your lumbar spine. Here are three lifestyle changes that can help reduce the stress on your lower back. Switch to a stand-up desk for […]

(Natural News) Clutter can deprive you of your focus and reduce your productivity. The reverse is also true. According to Be Brain Fit, decreasing the amount of clutter around you reduces your stress levels. Material possessions have come to represent hopes and dreams. Throwing something away makes the person feel guilty about abandoning it. Furthermore, the […]

(Natural News) Do you avoid taking risks because you don’t want to leave your comfort zone? There’s no shame in feeling fear and anxiety, as long as you take the time to face your fears and deal with them in a healthy manner. Fear and anxiety can hold you back Letting fear and anxiety rule your […]

(Natural News) The Alzheimer’s Association defines dementia as “a general term for loss of memory and other mental abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life.” However, over 40 percent of dementia diagnoses are actually wrong. Here are seven health conditions that are often confused for dementia or Alzheimer’s. Side effects of artificial flavors, food colors, and sweeteners […]

(Natural News) Some people may think that hypnosis is a tool that can be used to control other people. It is often presented as a party trick wherein an unwilling participant is made to perform embarrassing or otherwise impossible feats for the amusement of other people. But the truth is, no one can force you […]

(Natural News) Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is often described as the king of Ayurvedic herbs, and for good reason. This medicinal herb can provide the body with a lot of benefits. Some examples include lowering blood sugar levels, improving brain function, reducing inflammation, and even preventing anxiety and depression. Many people consider it to be an adaptogen, which […]

(Natural News) Laughter doesn’t cost a single cent. It comes freely and helps a person deal with life’s absurdities. Sometimes, a good joke is all you need to perk right up after a downward slump, but laughter can do a lot more than just make you feel good. It turns out that regularly tickling your metaphorical funny […]

(Natural News) Several studies have already confirmed the dangers of sleep deprivation, but is there data on the effect of sleeping too much? An article in the Journal of the American Heart Association, which covered a meta-analysis that involved over three million individuals, revealed that people “who slept nine hours a day died earlier than those who slept […]