(Natural News) The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has increased in recent years. Besides ancient techniques that promote natural healing, such as acupuncture, CAM also promotes the use of natural products like essential oils. Essential oils are concentrated extracts that can be derived from different parts of a certain plant. This is usually […]

(Natural News) More and more people are starting to use of essential oils in the United States, but the attitudes, experience and beliefs of clinicians toward aromatherapy have not yet been studied. To address this, researchers at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Minnesota conducted a survey to determine how clinicians viewed the […]

(Natural News) Insomnia is a sleep disorder that affects millions of people around the world. In the U.S., about 30 to 40 percent of adults report experiencing insomnia annually. Many factors are said to contribute to insomnia. These include psychological conditions, such as anxiety or depression, and medical conditions that cause severe pain. Acupuncture is an […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Minnesota conducted a survey to determine how clinicians viewed the use of integrative approaches, particularly aromatherapy, in clinical practice. They reported their findings in an article published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The use […]

(Natural News) The use of supervised exercise after a sports-related concussion can lead to an earlier return to sports, according to a recent retrospective study published in the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine. A team of researchers from the University of Michigan (UMich) found that exercising after a sports-related concussion helped patients recover in under a month. These findings suggest […]

(Natural News) Acupuncture, an ancient technique used to balance the flow or energy, or qi, throughout the body, has been used to treat Type 2 diabetes for 2,000 years. It involves the stimulation of specific points throughout the body to restore the proper flow of qi and activate the body’s natural healing process. Acupuncturists achieve this […]

(Natural News) Essential oils, by definition, are concentrated plant extracts obtained by steaming or pressing different parts of a plant. Essential oils contain the compounds responsible for a plant’s flavor, fragrance and medicinal benefits. When inhaled, the scent molecules in essential oils travel from the olfactory nerves directly to the brain. There, they influence the activity […]

(Natural News) Headaches can easily ruin your day if they’re left unchecked. But taking medications for headaches increases your risk of suffering from side effects, such as liver damage. To relieve headaches naturally, try alternative medicine like acupressure. Acupressure is a kind of complementary or alternative medicine that is based on the same fundamental principles as acupuncture. Both practices […]

(Natural News) Myocardial infarction, more commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow to the heart decreases or stops, causing damage to the heart muscle. The formation of a blood clot is often implicated in this cardiac event and is strongly associated with atherosclerosis. Having high levels of cholesterol in the blood often […]

(Natural News) The kidneys play a vital role in the normal physiology of humans. These small, bean-shaped organs are responsible for removing waste products and excess fluid from the body. They also facilitate the production of urine, regulate the body’s salt, acid and potassium levels and produce hormones that influence the function of other organs. […]