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Credit: Ben Blennerhassett/Unsplash, Creative Commons “I lay awake most nights staring at the ceiling. It was driving me crazy! If you ask me when was the last time I had a decent night’s sleep, I can’t remember. I’d only get four hours sleep and then get up early in the morning to go to school or work. That was my life for years.” Article continues after ad “I’ve been struggling with chronic insomnia for years,” says Celine (not her real name). The National Sleep Foundation explains that insomnia can be a reaction to a medical condition or the result of…
I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in November 2015. Since then, I have been exploring both allopathic and natural solutions. From a naturopathic perspective, I immersed myself in a Parkinson’s Summer School, which involves a week dedicated to strategies to improve Parkinson’s symptoms. I also see a naturopath every few months. From a traditional medicine perspective, I consulted with 11 neurologists, seven of whom were specialists in movement disorders. To find the treatment that worked for me, I did the following: I consulted a general neurologist, movement disorder specialist, and naturopathic doctor. I studied through online courses and webinars. Conduct…
Kenyans may be unknowingly introducing toxins into their bodies by using highly touted herbal-based products. Most products offered as supplements or medicines may not be safe after all because safety standards have not been established. Hezekiah Chepkwani, director of the National Institute for Quality Control, called the preliminary results of an ongoing investigation into its safety “alarming.” Dr Chepkwani addressed pharmaceutical industry stakeholders in Nyeri County on Thursday about the prevalence of counterfeit medicines in the country, citing an East Asian herb found to contain 40 times the strength of traditional contraceptives. You mentioned contraceptives. Children born to parents who…
You may know aloe vera either as a popular houseplant for millennials or as a sticky substance that helps relieve sunburn. This prickly succulent is both, but its uses are: Slightly More widespread. More than 2,000 years ago, the plant was called the “panacea” by Greek scientists and the “plant of immortality” by the Egyptians. While we wouldn’t recommend aloe vera just to prevent death, it does have a lot of benefits. In terms of cosmetic benefits, dermatologist Leanne A. Mack, MD, calls aloe vera “nature’s remedy,” rich in antioxidants, enzymes, and vitamins A and C. The name aloe vera…
New research shows that combining hypnotherapy and mindfulness training can have a significant positive effect on stress levels.Share on PinterestNew research suggests the use of mindful hypnotherapy for stress reduction. Mindfulness is an ancient mental technique. recognized means It’s about helping people deal with stress and anxiety. It involves learning how to stop and be consciously aware of the present moment as a rejuvenating break from the constant rush of daily life. A new study from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, finds that combining mindfulness and hypnotherapy may make the benefits more accessible.The researchers concluded that hypnosis may help people…
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a very diverse field. This includes approaches such as massage therapy, acupuncture, and homeopathy.Many people use some type of CAM. In fact, the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) estimates that: 30% or more Percentage of adults who used some form of CAM in 2012.Many people use CAM to promote overall health and wellness, while others use it as a treatment or therapy. People who use her CAM to treat health conditions may experience a reaction called a healing crisis.But what exactly is a healing crisis? What causes it? And how long…
While often regarded as a ‘disease of the young’, eating disorders do still affect women in their 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond. As many as 15% of middle-aged women have experienced an eating disorder at some point in their lifetime, according to a study published in BMC. But for the women who suffer post-puberty it can feel like they’re the only one at war with themselves. In this extract from I Can Run (Yellow Kite, £14.99), the debut book from Women’s Health digital editor, Amy Lane, she details how food demons really took hold in adulthood – and how running…
Conventus Orthopedics announced today that it has acquired Flower Orthopedics, a manufacturer of single-use sterile packaged implants and instrument kits. According to a news release, Flower Orthopedics has developed a sterile Flower Cube system to eliminate expensive set processing, allowing surgical facilities to complete consecutive cases, increase efficiency and maximize resources. In addition to its fixed portfolio, Flower also sought to enter the wound care market for orthopedic and podiatric surgeons, attracting interest from Conventus. “Flower is a great strategic fit with Conventus,” Conventus CEO Rick Epstein said in a release. “With continued concerns about the risk of viruses and…
Somehow, I completely missed the release of Netflix’s latest reality competition series. big flower fight. It’s pinned as ‘The Great British Bake Off’, but there will be plants, so count me in! So big flower fight, 10 florists, sculptors and garden designers from around the world push their talents to the limit, creating floral installations that are extravagant as hell. The host of the program is vic reeves and natasia demetriou. In each episode, contestants compete in themed challenges to avoid elimination.Their fate in the contest is in the hands of the head judge Kristen Griffith Vanderyacht – strong names…
The Center for Plant Medicine Research (CPMR) has recommended 17 herbal medicines to the government as adjunctive treatments for the new coronavirus. Nine of the 17 recommended herbal medicines are registered products, while the other eight have not yet been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A letter from the CPMR to the Minister of Health dated May 11, 2020, indicates that 14 other herbal medicines do not meet the required standards for various reasons. The most controversial of the approved herbal remedies is the Center of Awareness Food Supplements (COA FS), the first herbal remedy to gain…