Most of us will never need a transplant, but for the people who do, transplants can be lifesaving. After transplant operations, recipients are told to follow a strict drug regimen to make sure their organs are not rejected by their own immune system. Rejection can result in transplant failure and necessitate removal of the donor…
Organ Transplant Rejections Following Infection and COVID-19 Injections, Studies Show
Traditional Chinese Medicine | 6 Quick, Easy Ways to Treat Burns and Scalds Without Leaving Scars
In daily life, accidental burns and scalds happen from time to time, so how to treat them in an emergency so as not to cause further infection or leave scars? Wu Kuo-pin, director of Xinyitang Chinese Medical Clinic, said that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has its own set of special clinical experience methods for the…
Can Herbs Help with Blood Sugar Imbalances?
Blood sugar imbalance has short and long-term effects on the body. When blood sugar is well controlled, we have better control over our energy, mood, cravings, weight, and overall performance. In the short term, poorly controlled blood sugar levels can cause brain fog, low energy, and make us feel grumpy. Over time, out-of-control blood sugar…
Why Are Stents Still Used If They Don’t Work?
Over and over, studies have shown that doctors tend to make different clinical decisions for patients based on how much they will get paid personally. In 2007, we learned from the COURAGE trial that angioplasty and stents don’t reduce the risk of death or heart attack, but patients didn’t seem to get the memo. Only…
Four Natural Remedies Proven To Destroy Chronic Inflammation
At the root of any serious disease lies chronic inflammation. Normally a beneficial response by the body to heal itself, it becomes problematic when this process is initiated 24-7. Symptoms are expressed in a wide variety of ways, most notably through pain. This has resulted in massive amount of pain medication being dispensed in order…
7 Evidence-Based Activities for Parkinson’s Disease
Simple and enjoyable physical activities such as bicycling, dancing, and tai chi can lead to significant improvements in physical and mental symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and sometimes even slow the progression of the disease. Parkinson’s disease is the second-most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s, but it’s growing quickly. “In recent years, PD [Parkinson’s disease] has undergone the fastest growth…
Constipation Can Increase IBD and Cancer Risk: 2 Flavors of Tea Relieve Constipation, Aid Weight Loss
Many people are tormented by constipation. People today have a refined diet, do less exercise, and are more prone to constipation. Almost everyone has suffered from constipation at some time. The daily feeling of calling something out of the body is sometimes painful and can exceed our tolerance. To get rid of constipation, one should…
How Sound Reduces Pain in Mice
An international team of scientists has identified the neural mechanisms through which sound blunts pain in mice. The findings, which could inform the development of safer methods to treat pain, were published in the journal, Science. The study was led by researchers at NIDCR; the University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei; and Anhui…
Stevia Kills Lyme Disease Pathogen Better Than Antibiotics (Preclinical Study)
Lyme disease is exceedingly difficult to treat, due to its well-known shape-shifting (pleomorphic) abilities, with conventional antibiotics often failing to produce a long-term cure. Could the commonly used natural plant Stevia provide a safer, and more effective means to combat this increasingly prevalent infection? A promising new preclinical study has revealed that whole stevia leaf…
Swiss TCM Practitioners: TCM Shows Promising Results for Rehabilitation After COVID-19
The use of traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) preventive measures and treatments for COVID-19 is gaining attention worldwide. A study team from the University of Fribourg in Switzerland surveyed local TCM practitioners and therapists who treated patients in the first wave of the pandemic in 2020. They found that over 70 percent of the people who…
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