In 1866, Russian scientist Alexander Saytzeff isolated a most curious and peculiar chemical compound. It was crystalline, odor-less, non-toxic and had a garlic-like taste when consumed. At the time, Saytzeff had no way to predict that his discovery was going to prove highly controversial throughout its entire medical history, that it was going to be […]
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How Well Do Magnets Alleviate Pain?
How Well Does Magnet Therapy Work for Pain? Many civilizations throughout the years have used the power found within magnets to alleviate pain. During ancient times magnets were thought to drive diseases from the body. Sounds like they were on to something! Now, magnets are used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and some are implanted […]
How Acupuncture Has Been Used for Pain Management
People who suffer from chronic pain can sometimes benefit from the ancient practice of acupuncture. The Chinese have used this form of treatment for centuries, but western medicine is just getting around to recognizing it as a viable tool to treat pain. Rather than treating pain with mind-altering drugs, results have shown that the techniques […]
Aromatherapy Used In Treatments of Medical Conditions
Aromatherapy is an ancient practice of using certain aromatic fragrances to stimulate nerves within the nose. Those nerves reach the necessary part of the brain that controls certain functions. The science of aromatherapy is the use of scented oils that come from varying parts of flowers, plants, and in some cases – bark! Each scent […]
Aromatherapy Scents That Are Good for Your Mental Health
Aromatherapy has long been touted as a beneficial therapy for physical conditions. But it can also be good for your mental health as well. Extracting the scented oils from various plants, aromatherapy products permeate your body and mind to offer relaxing, healthful benefits that last. Aromatherapy is usually used as an adjuvant treatment for those conditions that go beyond […]