If you want to reduce the effects of allergies, you need to breathe because, according to a study conducted by the Ohio State University College of Medicine, stress increases inflammatory proteins, which makes the situation worse. The study involved people who spoked in public and were pricked with an allergen prior to the event. Those people [...]

Millions of Americans suffer from acid reflux or stomach acids in the esophagus. And, if you’ve ever had heartburn, you know how uncomfortable it can be. You may also know that if it happens enough, it sometimes result in permanent injury and can even lead to esophageal cancer. To reduce or eliminate symptoms of heartburn or to avoid [...]

A new device designed for cold sore treatment, that was researched and developed in the UK, was released in the UK in 2008. Many people consider it a huge breakthrough in cold sore treatment because it was proven in clinical trials to reduce healing time for cold sores by as much as 50 percent. Additionally, it was effective [...]

The results of a  study led by Robin Christensen of the Frederiksberg Hospital in Copenhagen was presented at the 2007 World Congress on Osteoarthritis. The paper titled “Applying the Herbal Therapy Rose-hips in Osteoarthritis Patients” showed joint pain and arthritis can be relieved with rosehips. The study lasted three months and involved three-hundred patients who used various pain-relieving [...]

Many backaches can be prevented by employing proper posture. In fact, more backaches are caused by poor posture than about anything else. Proper posture is also good for your health because your organs will function better, and you’ll look better. Moreover, poor posture can cause more than back pain, it can result in headaches, neck [...]

Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), and they affect nearly 50 percent of adult Americans. If you’ve never had one, they’re painful. However, there may be something in your spice cabinet that may help. Van Andel Institute researchers discovered curcumin, a component of turmeric, blocks the virus, and, according to the researchers, [...]

Probiotics are dietary supplements used to help reestablish the body’s natural occuring gut flora and promote good digestion. Probiotic supplements contain live “friendly” microorganisms, and doctors often recommend Probiotics for someone after they finish taking antibiotics. Stress, hormonal changes, toxins, and aging can also affect intestinal flora levels and cause gas, bloating, constipation, and digestion problems, and Probiotics [...]

I wish I could give you a pill and you’re headaches or migraines would magically disappear; however, it usually takes some investigation to find relief. If you’re trying to get at the root cause of your headaches or migraines, here are some great self-help tools:

Aromatherapy has been around since ancient times, although the term aromatherapy didn’t come into existence until the 20th century. The Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Persians all used aromatherapy to heal and relax, and, today, aromatherapy is still used. In fact, it is more popular than ever. It’s also going mainstream in that scientist and researchers are [...]

If you’re one of the more than 29.5 million migraine sufferers, a new device known as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) might just be what you need to zap away pain. When a person experiences the aura stage, they can place the TMS—a small handheld device—against the head, and it will spark a magnetic pulse that disrupts abnormal electrical [...]