Acupuncture really can relieve pain in our joints, scientists have discovered – which suggests that the Eastern view of the body as a complex and inter-related energy system may have something going for it, after all. Continue reading “Acupuncture really does work – research shows”
Why great-grandma knew best
Think of the Victorians and characters like Fagin, The Artful Dodger, and Oliver Twist come to mind. And along with them come images of orphanages, malnourishment and short cruel lives.
But are these pictures a record of fact or fiction?
New research published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine contradicts everything you may believe about your great-grand parents’ era.
Not only did their generation live longer than we do today, but they were stronger and healthier. And their immune systems were better at fighting infection. Continue reading “Why great-grandma knew best”
Now we know WHY an apple a day keeps the doctor away!
It’s taken a few hundred years, but scientists have finally figured out why it is that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. An apple – and, indeed, oats and nuts, too – is rich in soluble fibre, which boosts the immune system. Scientists are recognising Continue reading “Now we know WHY an apple a day keeps the doctor away!”
How to Fast Safely
Fasting can be an amazing healing experience. It can also be very dangerous. Timeless rules about fasting have not changed, but they are more important because the toxins today are more dangerous than they used to be. Continue reading “How to Fast Safely”
Tai Chi Helps People with Arthritis of the Knee
Tai Chi can reduce pain and improve function in people who suffer from osteoarthritis of the knee, according to a study conducted by researchers from Tufts University and published in the journal Arthritis Care and Research. Continue reading “Tai Chi Helps People with Arthritis of the Knee”
Hospitals a major cause of dementia and cognitive decline
A hospital stay could be one of the major causes of mental decline and dementia in the elderly. Hospitals, and the cocktail of drugs that are regularly prescribed, could almost double the risk, a new study has discovered.
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