Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine developed over 2500 years ago. This therapy can be used to help manage pain naturally. It uses extremely thin, solid needles inserted into the skin along specific points to stimulate healing. Acupuncture works to address imbalances by improving energy flow throughout the body. Generally, sessions last 30-60 minutes. The …
Chances are you know a military veteran whether they are family, a friend, or just an acquaintance. This is because 18.6 million veterans live in the United States (U.S.), its territories, and other locations as of 2023. The VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) oversees 139.7 million outpatient visits yearly. Sadly, studies have revealed many chronic …
If you put a group of herbalists on an island and told them they could only have one herb, yarrow would likely be the popular choice. Often considered a jack-of-all-herbs, yarrow is a powerful, well-known plant. For thousands of years, yarrow (Achillea millefolium) has been used by cultures worldwide for numerous health concerns. Yarrow is …
Motivating yourself for change can be difficult at any time of the year. Finding motivation through colder months can be even more so. Between the easy pull of screen time and the cooler weather, finding the energy to do anything can be hard. In the United States, a typical adult spends over seven hours a …
Grounding, sometimes called 'earthing,' involves connecting your body to the Earth. Grounding embraces the Earth and all the living things on it as part of a global electrical system. The idea of improving human health by touching the earth was suggested over 130 years ago. Nowadays, humans make plastic shoes, drive cars with rubber tires, …
Yoga developed during the tantric civilization in India and all parts of the world more than 10,000 years ago. Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word yuj, which means 'to join' or 'to unite'. Practiced by more than 14% of American adults in 2017, most people have heard of yoga. Known for its movements, yoga …
Halotherapy, or salt therapy, involves breathing in fine salt particles for health benefits. Discovered in the early 12th century, salt therapy was formally studied in the 1800s. Research has shown halotherapy can be helpful for respiratory symptoms. This includes chronic obstructive respiratory disease (COPD), asthma, cystic fibrosis, and bronchiectasis among others. Patients reported less cough, …
The past two years have been fraught with images of forests and houses aflame. Last year, Canada had a record 45.7 million acres burn, more than three times any previous years’ fires. The skies of northern US states were cloudy, sometimes with an orange hue, and the air was filled with smoke. Summer camps and …
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