A study funded by the Army and the National Institutes of Health helps explain how acupuncture eases chronic pain. Using brain imaging, the study showed that acupuncture increases the availability of receptors in the brain that process and weaken pain signals. Moreover, acupuncture treatments – in this case twice a week for four weeks – [...]
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So, how do you catch a cold virus anyway? No surprise here, the leading theory shows the hands touching the nose to be the culprit. Not even sneezing or kissing spread a cold to the extent that contaminated hands do, with active rhinovirus being found on skin and household surfaces even three hours later. When you [...] Incredible, but the U.S. Centers for Disease Control says that approximately 50% of antibiotics are prescribed unnecessarily. Why should we be concerned? According to the CDC, “Antibiotic resistance has been called one of the world’s most pressing public health problems.” In response to this serious overuse, the CDC launched a program to educate MDs and the [...] Another reason to keep the ginger coming: A new study shows ginger to be an effective pain reliever for sore muscles caused by exercise. Both raw ginger and dried supplements showed “moderate-to-large reductions in muscle pain.” More commonly recommended for upset stomach, ginger is a proven anti-inflammatory. If you suffer from heartburn, here are some easy suggestions for effective food therapies. 1. Avoid tomatoes, dark chocolate, raw onions, fried food, mint teas, and red wine. |
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