For people who experience back pain with sciatica, meaning their pain radiates into their leg, it may be worthwhile to start physical therapy right away, according to new research. That approach is different from the initial advice doctors often give patients with back pain, which is to try to remain active and give their symptoms time to subside before considering treatment like physical therapy.
A team of researchers led by neuroscientists at Harvard Medical School has successfully used acupuncture to tame cytokine storm in mice with systemic inflammation.
Yoga improves symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder, a condition with chronic nervousness and worry, suggesting the popular practice may be helpful in treating anxiety in some people.
Essences are liquid solutions that contain the energetic imprint of flowers, plants or other elements of nature. The best known are the Bach essences, but hundreds of others are available from producers around the world. They are usually taken orally, though can also be used topically to improve mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.
Adding yoga to your regularly prescribed migraine treatment may be better than medication alone, according to a new study.
Dr Bhaswati Bhattacharya, a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine from Weill Cornell Medical College, has stated that Ayurveda may have a place in the fight against COVID-19.
A study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre has revealed that head and neck cancer patients experienced less dry mouth after receiving acupuncture treatment three days a week during the course of radiation treatment.
Acupuncture has been found to be a safe and effective alternative to pain-relieving dugs to some patients by the world’s largest randomised controlled trial of the use of acupuncture in emergency departments.