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Cigarettes, and more recently e-cigarettes, have been a global health problem for many years. Both are harmful to the body and cause lung and cardiovascular diseases. In Malaysia alone, it is estimated that smoking causes 20,000 deaths each year. But quitting smoking is easier said than done. Most people continue to smoke because they are addicted to the nicotine found in cigarettes and e-cigarettes, which has proven to be just as addictive as cocaine and heroin, according to the University of San Francisco. Izzat Ishaq, a former smoker, understood the struggle himself and decided to launch WooS, an aromatherapy inhaler…

This article has been reviewed in accordance with Science X’s editorial processes and policies. The editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the authenticity of the content: fact confirmed Peer-reviewed publications trusted sources proofread got it! credit: JAMA network open (2023). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.42482 × close credit: JAMA network open (2023). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.42482 Research suggests that acupuncture and massage can help relieve some of the pain felt by patients with advanced cancer, but no studies have compared the two treatments to each other. Now, in a multicenter, randomized clinical trial led by researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, both…

summary: Researchers found that chronic stress induces depression-like behavior in fruit flies, affecting motivation and activity. This study found that preventive use of Ayurvedic medicinal plants, particularly Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) and Centella asiatica, can improve flies’ resilience to chronic stress. Interestingly, the research team identified chlorogenic acid, found in other plants such as Centella asiatica and coffee beans, to be an important anti-stress substance. This study highlights the potential of traditional medicinal plants in the treatment of stress-related disorders and sheds light on the biological mechanisms of stress resilience. Important facts: Chronic stress caused depression-like behavior in fruit flies, but…

Chris Thomas and Alexandra Salmon sit on a bench in Madison, Wisconsin. Chris would like to install something similar nearby as a memorial bench. (Photo courtesy of Alexandra Salmon) When someone is diagnosed with a terminal illness, how do we choose to preserve their memory? Radio producer Alexandra Salmon and her mother-in-law, Chris Thomas, of Madison, Wisconsin, have always been close. When Chris was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer, Alexandra began recording some of her conversations. And on a perfect fall day, the two talked about Chris’ lifelong connection to Wisconsin and what she would like to…

Registration is now open and everyone is invited to participate in two Advent programs sponsored this holiday season by Fairfield University’s Murphy Center for Ignatian Spirituality. Advent Reflections: Online Series Feeling overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? Give yourself a little time for quiet reflection each day of Advent, courtesy of Murphy Ignatian Spirituality Center’s new online service. 2023 Advent Reflection Series. The Advent Reflection Series, which begins Dec. 3 (the first Sunday of Advent) and runs through Christmas Day, provides participants with access to a daily five-minute online video hosted by the Murphy Center’s spiritual…

Located in the vibrant heart of Johannesburg’s New Town, Kwa Mooti Wholesalers has been a strong presence in the traditional African herbal medicine industry since its establishment in 1960. The brainchild of the esteemed husband-and-wife duo of Chan and Luke Money Dorasamy, this family-run business has not only withstood the test of time, but has thrived, establishing Lotus Products as the premier brand of top-notch herbal remedies. rich heritage Kwa Muti Wholesalers has built an impressive reputation in the industry, offering a wide range of traditional remedies that have been a source of wellness for generations. This tradition is embodied…

credit: JAMA Network Open (2023). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.42482 Research suggests that acupuncture and massage may provide some pain relief for patients with advanced cancer, but no studies have compared the two treatments. Now, a multicenter randomized clinical trial led by researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has found that both treatments not only reduce musculoskeletal pain, but also improve fatigue, insomnia, and patients’ quality of life. The study, led by gastrointestinal oncologist Andrew Epstein, MD, and integrative medicine specialist Jun Mao, MD, MSCE, compared the effects of 10 weeks of weekly acupuncture and weekly massage with monthly “booster” sessions for…

The future of post-operative heart surgery – getting patients home safely and quickly from their hospital beds – may soon begin to involve traditional oriental medicine such as acupuncture.Inside Northwestern University’s Osher Center for Integrative Health, acupuncturist Ania Grimone inserts a needle into one of her regular patients.”Chinese medicine has a 3,500-year history, so we have a lot of clinical experience in how to deal with heart problems,” says acupuncturist Ania Grimone.Grimone is part of a medical team that recently published a first-of-its-kind study finding that acupuncture may help patients heal after open-heart surgery. According to the National Institutes of…

The future of post-operative heart surgery – getting patients home safely and quickly from their hospital beds – may soon begin to involve traditional oriental medicine such as acupuncture.Inside Northwestern University’s Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, acupuncturist Ania Grimone inserts a needle into one of her regular patients.”Chinese medicine has a 3,500-year history, so we have a lot of clinical experience in how to deal with heart problems,” says acupuncturist Ania Grimone.Grimone is part of a medical team that recently published a first-of-its-kind study finding that acupuncture may help patients heal after open-heart surgery. According to the National Institutes of…

The future of post-heart surgery care – getting patients out of their hospital beds and back home safely and quickly – may soon involve traditional Eastern medicine techniques such as acupuncture.At Northwestern University’s Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, acupuncturist Ania Grimone inserts needles into a regular patient.”Chinese medicine has a 3,500-year history, so it has a lot of clinical experience on how to deal with heart problems,” says acupuncturist Ania Grimone.Grimone is part of a medical team that recently published a first-of-its-kind study showing that acupuncture may help patients recover after heart surgery — more than 2 million people around…