Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Block UV rays to slow skin aging
SOUTH KOREA – With the increased interest in our looks, many people are focusing on preventing skin aging. Skin aging can be caused by external factors due to the environment, and internal ones due to the decline in our body […]
Cut Salt, Add Potassium to Reduce Stroke, Heart Disease Risk
Cutting salt and increasing the levels of potassium can have major health benefits, say studies published in BMJ. Such a strategy will save millions of lives every year from heart disease and stroke, say experts. Much evidence shows that reducing […]
Good Oral Hygiene Wards Off Stroke Risk
Regular dental visits and keeping the teeth clean can help prevent conditions that can lead to a stroke, says research. A team from the Taipei Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan has found that getting teeth “deep cleaned” can dramatically reduce […]
Simple Tips to Ward Off Insomnia
Occasional sleeplessness is a common occurrence, simple tips given by experts help beat insomnia. But you can take charge of your sleep by eliminating some of the bad habits that may be keeping you awake and restless. First of all […]
Eating fish linked to longer life
People age 65 and older who eat fish may live an average of two years longer than people who do not consume the omega-3 fatty acids found mainly in seafood, a US study suggested on Monday. People with higher levels […]
Chinese herbs may reduce hot flashes
Women taking a Chinese herbal formula experienced less than half the number of menopausal hot flashes they had before the treatment, according to a new study from Hong Kong. Among women taking an herbal mix called Er-xian decoction (EXD), the […]
10 ways to lose weight without dieting
Diets – most of us have tried them, few of us have loved them, and almost all of us have ditched them at some point in our lives. Rather than embarking on yet another tedious diet plan, check out these […]
Wonder seeds help to soothe red eyes
Cassia seeds are unusual in appearance, being cylindrical and flat on either end. The seeds, measuring 2 to 4mm in length, are valued in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for their host of health benefits. Ms Joanna Liew, a TCM practitioner […]
Skin Allergies Might be Caused by Temporary Tattoos
Temporary tattoos may cause long term side effects, warns FDA. Getting temporary tattoos allows one to enjoy the fun for few weeks and the dyes are placed only the surface of the skin. Temporary tattoos are made from henna, a […]
7 Healthy Steps That can Cut Cancer Risk
A new study has claimed that the American Heart Association’s seven steps for a healthy heart- dubbed Life’s Simple 7 – can also help keep cancer at bay. Laura Rasmussen-Torvik, a professor of preventive medicine at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School […]
