Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Oriental therapy effective for pain management: study
Traditional oriental treatment of moxibustion can be effective in easing pain caused by chronic diseases like cancer, researchers studying Korean medicine said Monday. Moxibustion, referring to the use of moxa made from dried mugwort in pain management, was shown to […]
How healthy lungs can bring longevity
The name of Korean traditional medicine doctor Seo Hyo-seok’s clinic, Pyunkang Korean Medicine Hospital, has a special meaning. The word ― Pyunkang ― in fact reflects the doctor’s philosophy and vision for Korean medicine. “Pyun” means tonsils, and “kang” means […]
Health benefits of Oregano
This culinary spice that is widely used as a preservative is packed with numerous nutrients like vitamins, minerals, fibre and omega-3 fatty acids. Apart from enhancing the taste of foods and beverages, oregano also has many health benefits, here are […]
Electro-Acupuncture, an effective way to zap that fat forever
A study was conducted in Taiwan to evaluate the effect of acupuncture on obesity. The results showed that electro-acupuncture is more effective than sit-up exercises in reducing body weight (BW) and Body Mass Index (BMI) Objective: To compare the effects […]
Green offices make employees happier and more productive
Plants are good at cleaning the air and their presence can make “a fantastic difference psychologically.” People who work in a “green” office, literally surrounded by plants, are happier than people in “lean” offices without live foliage, suggests a new […]
Chokeberry new way to cure cancer
Researchers found that chokeberries when combined with conventional drugs helps to kill more cancer cells. The study was recently published in the Journal of Clinical Pathology and stated that wild berries, native to North America, may have a role in […]
Grape compound shown to help fight acne
Resveratrol works by halting the formation of free radicals, which cause cell and tissue damage. After heart and dental health, a team of US scientists has found that a compound found in grapes and red wine could also play a […]
Foods to reduce stress
It is always said that exercise is all it takes to stay healthy and stress free. While it is true that exercise will help you manage stress, some small tweaks to your diet can also reduce stress. Dark Chocolate Dark […]
Acid reflux – Three classic home remedies
Acid reflux is a common medical condition in which digestive acids rise from the stomach into the esophagus. This causes the esophagus (the passage between the pharynx and the stomach) to become irritated, resulting in a burning sensation which, in […]
Cardamom for good health
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamom) known as Karadamungu in Sinhala and Elakkay in Tamil is native to East Asia and is grown abundantly in India, Sri Lanka, Guatemala, Indo China and Tanzania. Cardamom is known to have many plant derived chemical compounds […]
