5 Ways to Cope With Migraines at Work

Work can be a drag sometimes no matter how much you love your job. But for those who experience migraines, trying to make it through a workday in the midst of an episode can be downright excruciating. Migraines aren’t just a big deal to those who directly suffer from them, either. According to the National … Read more

Democrats Quickly Found a Divide Over ‘Medicare-for-All’ at the First Democratic Presidential Debate

Healthcare is likely to be one of the biggest issues of the 2020 election––and it was one of the first issues to divide candidates Wednesday night at the first Democratic presidential debate. When NBC’s Lester Holt asked the 10 candidates on stage who supported getting rid of private insurance, only two candidates raised their hands: … Read more

Chemicals found in firefighting foam linked to cancer, thyroid disease, and other health problems

(Natural News) House lawmakers will soon decide on a piece of legislation that will force military bases to stop using firefighting foam that contains the toxic chemical PFAS. The measure, which is included in the House Armed Services Committee’s first draft of the defense authorization bill, also contains a provision for environmental clean-up funding and… … Read more

The computer will see you now… AI better than some doctors at detecting childhood diseases

(Natural News) Many people rely on rapidly changing technology to get through their day. Sending mail, which was once a very slow process (the term “snail mail” comes to mind), is now usually sent and received electronically in just a matter of seconds. The medical field is no stranger to these improvements. Take, for example,… … Read more

FARMacy: Gardening does wonders for your mood

(Natural News) Stressed, anxious, and depressed students may find relief in gardening. The Counseling and Psychology Services (CAP) department of the University of Central Florida (UCF) prescribes gardening to improve their students’ mental health. UCF mental health clinicians encourage their students to volunteer at the campus’ botanical garden where they can engage in a peaceful environment… … Read more

Traditional Chinese exercise therapy found to effectively treat depression and improve glucose levels in diabetics

(Natural News) Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese exercise, may be beneficial to people with depression and Type 2 diabetes. A study published in the journal Chinese Medicine revealed that baduanjin can improve symptoms of depression and lower blood sugar levels of people with diabetes. People with Type 2 diabetes are more likely to suffer from depression than… … Read more

Ashwagandha: Discover the health benefits of this popular ancient adaptogen

(Natural News) Ashwagandha is an adaptogen, a class of medicinal herbs prescribed to alleviate stress and fatigue. Also called Indian ginseng, it has recently gained immense popularity as a health supplement that helps people deal with chronic stress. Adaptogens restore and promote balance. These nonspecific herbal remedies respond to the body’s needs. If the user feels nervous, adaptogens… … Read more

Pulmonary metastasis of breast cancer prevented by a component found in safflower

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Zhejiang Chinese Medical University investigated the effects of safflower yellow (SY), the active component of the herbaceous plant Carthamus tinctorius, on the pulmonary metastasis of breast cancer and its mechanism of action. The results of their study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. C. tinctorius or safflower is a traditional Chinese medicine… … Read more

Herbal medicines are effective for seizure disorders: Review

(Natural News) Researchers from Bastyr University in Washington reviewed the efficacy of herbal medicines in treating seizure disorders. Their findings appeared in the journal Alternative and Complementary Therapies. For their review, the team investigated current research and history of these herbal medicines. In addition, the researchers also discussed the use of a ketogenic diet for controlling seizures. Among the… … Read more