The human body has over 60 trillion cells, and every one of them is vulnerable to the development of multiple diseases. One of the biggest problems facing medicine is how to diagnose these diseases earlier, in order to improve the chances of stopping and reversing them.
Asthma affects about 300 million people worldwide. It is growing by 50 percent every decade and causes upwards of 180,000 deaths per year. The cause is not well-understood but here are 8 proven ways to help relieve symptoms naturally.
Downward-facing dog is the most ubiquitous pose in yoga. Interestingly, the ancient Chinese art and science of acupuncture can help explain why
In a world where depression affects millions, a groundbreaking study has revealed a simple yet powerful solution that may be as close as your running shoes. Prepare to lace up and discover how exercise is proving to be a formidable contender in the fight against this debilitating mental health condition.
For those living with prediabetes, the search for effective, natural ways to manage glucose levels is an ongoing journey. A recent study has shed light on a promising ally in this quest: the humble cinnamon spice
About 25 million Americans suffer from urinary incontinence. Most are women. Medications can cause concerning side effects. Now researchers find yoga classes can reduce episodes of incontinence by 70%
Natural medicine doesn't just involve "nutraceuticals," but extends to modalities like yoga and acupuncture that an increasing body of peer-reviewed research shows can be superior to drugs
Thoughts become things. This isn't just some hippie-dippy, crunchy-granola, new-age construct (and don't get me wrong, I live for all things hippie-dippy). This is scientifically validated fact, well established in the peer- reviewed literature.
There are many things that drive cancer. Poor diet, chemical and radiation exposures, and certain infections, figure prominently in the process. Stress, however, is a major contributing factor that is often ignored
What does food have to yoga? Quite a lot!
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a diagnosis given to millions of children worldwide, and is characterized by behaviors and symptoms such as impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity that can significantly impair academic performance and social functioning.
What if the simple act of being present to your body and mind could heal your diseased heart?
Modern brain imaging shows that Kundalini Yoga causes a shift in cerebral blood flow to the part of your brain responsible for feelings of joy, happiness and compassion
Yoga's longevity promoting effects have been the subject of legend for millennia, but increasingly modern science confirms this ancient technology for spiritual and physical well-being actually can slow aging and stimulate our regenerative potential.
The mind-body connection is undeniable. Can healing your heart and your emotional wounds reduce your risk of breast cancer?
Traditionally, many conditions labeled under the umbrella of 'mental illness' were summed up solely as genetic or biochemical imbalances. Modern advances in psychiatric medicine have found causation to be more and more integrated to lifestyle and environmental factors, often finding the fundamental cause to be multi-factorial
The Alternative and Complementary Medicine (CAM) market is projected to grow significantly, reaching USD 1489.4 billion by 2033 with a CAGR of 26%
Peri-menopause can be a stressful time of life, but certain practices can help keep symptoms manageable.
What if there was a way to not only reduce stress, improve flexibility, and boost cardiovascular health but also to enhance your body's natural detoxification processes? Enter hot yoga - a practice that combines the age-defying benefits of traditional yoga with the powerful detoxifying effects of induced sweating.
Imagine you could harness, at will, the mind-body connection responsible for the heightened mental states giving rise to creative genius, inspiration, bliss, mystical experiences, and possibly even enlightenment?
Charles Bens, PhD explores causes, risks, and prevention of cancer in this presentation from the Complimentary and Alternative Cancer Therapies Conference.
As we age, we lose resiliency, and, of course, the stiffer the body, the stiffer the spirit. The forward fold demands flexibility in surprising ways.
While millions practice yoga daily because they claim to experience tangible health benefits from it, skeptic holdouts claim only scientific evidence can separate out the placebo effect from reality. So, what does the Science say?
In a world burdened by stress, anxiety, and chronic disease, what if the key to unlocking better health and happiness was as simple as a hearty laugh? As it turns out, the old adage "laughter is the best medicine" may hold more truth than we ever imagined. Prepare to have your funny bone tickled and your mind blown as we embark on a journey through the fascinating world of gelotology - the study of laughter - and uncover 30 research-backed reasons why laughter truly is medicine for...
