Keep Out All the Christmas Spices - They're Powerful Antioxidants Known as 'Nutraceuticals'
Cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves are classified as "nutraceuticals," foods so rich in fitness-promoting antioxidants that they mirror medicine.
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A Mom's Love Helps Woman Wake From Coma After Five Years
Weeks turned to months and then years, but a mom's love for her daughter kept her strong and faithful through the long hours of silence.
Stem Cells in Menstrual Blood Have Thrilling Potential for Health, Including Diagnosing Endometriosis
Long overlooked, menstrual stem cells have turned out to be a valuable source of important medical applications.
Traditional Chinese Herb Delivered by IV Improves Stroke Victims' Recovery, Shows Large Scientific Study
A Chinese herbal remedy made from the Ginkgo tree was shown to aid in the recovery of stroke victims, according to a new study.
T-cell Fountain of Youth Moves a Step Closer-And it May Work After Just One Treatment
The fountain of youth has eluded explorers for ages. It turns out, the anti-aging elixir might have been inside us all along-as T cells.
Another Study Shows African Psychedelic Plant Ibogaine Treats Traumatic Brain Injury in Vets With 'Dramatic' Results
An African psychedelic plant significantly alleviated symptoms of war veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries, shows new study.
Electrical Brain Stimulation Improves Mental Processes in Alzheimer's Patients
The innovative technology, known as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), could also be used as a treatment to improve cognition.
Large Study of 80,000 Migraine Sufferers Uncovers Commonalities That May Lead to Potential Treatment
Migraine sufferers have been offered fresh hope after research discovered potential new ways of treating the debilitating headaches.
Herbal Extract May Improve Mild Dementia Using Ginseng, Ginkgo Biloba, and Crocus Sativus - Study
Clinical trials into the effects of an herbal extract on mild cognitive impairment (MCI) found it improved memory in under 3 months.
Gentle Ear Stimulation Shown to Significantly Reduce Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease-Even Months Later
A simple new non-invasive device from the University of Kent could drastically improve the livelihood of people living with Parkinson's disease.
Salmonella Test Results Hold Promise For Non-Invasive Cancer Treatment
An infamous food-borne bacteria's ability to penetrate cells has led to treatments that actively target and treat prostate cancer in new studies.
Doctor Who Discovered Natural Way to Treat Vertigo for Free Writes Book On How Sufferers Can Thrive
In addition to discovering a groundbreaking way of treating common vertigo in 2013, Dr. Carol Foster now has a how-to guide on dealing with the condition.
Acupuncture Could Be a Non-Pharmaceutical Source of Pain Relief for Those Resisting Opioids
As WHO is set to recognize traditional Chinese medicine, these organizations are pushing for acupunture as a form of pain relief for recovering addicts.
This Woman's Lifelong Fear Of Fruit and Vegetables Was Cured By Hypnotherapy
A Coventry woman was afraid to eat fruit and vegetables. Then she got hypnotherapy sessions from Russell Hemmings that changed her life.
Compound in Sea Sponges Can Stop Cancer and Kill Herpes - And Growing Them Would Benefit Indonesians
The chemical manzamine-A, found in sea sponges (Acanthostrongylophora ingens) living in the waters of indonesia, can block the replication of cancer cells.
Study to Test Cannabis in Head-to-Head Trial with Fentanyl to Find Alternative for Severe Pain
As a means of addressing the opioid crisis, this clinical trial will be the first to compare cannabinoids to fentanyl for breakthrough pain relief.
Having Trouble Sleeping? New Research Says a Dose of Saffron Can Help You Doze
A Murdoch University study showed that a daily dose of saffron spice was linked to better sleep quality for adults in the scientific trials.
Give Yourself a Break: New Research Says Kicking Back in a Sauna Has Surprising Health Benefits
This fascinating new literature review shows that regularly visiting a sauna has an astonishing amount of health benefits.
Migraine Sufferers Experience Relief From 'Going Green' With Light-Exposure Therapy
Dr. Mohab Ibrahim tested green LED light exposure therapy on clients with chronic migraines and patient symptoms were reduced by an average of 60%.
Scientists Make Giant Leap in Diagnosing Liver Disease By Using The Natural Gut Microbiome
Chronic liver disease is challenging to diagnose, but the microbiome inside a person's gut may be an unexpected solution, says Salk research.
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