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07/08/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Study shows that acupuncture can provide relief to those suffering from anxiety-related disorders

A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine examined the therapeutic effects of acupuncture on behavioral changes caused by lipopolysaccharides (LPS), proving the far-reaching benefits of this ancient treatment approach. Thanks to the machinations of the media, you probably see emotional disorders like depression and anxiety as mere outcomes of a troubled past. While […]

06/07/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Children raised in rural environments and surrounded by animals develop stronger immune systems

It’s said that being in rural areas has enormous benefits to our physical health. We’ve also been told that growing up in an environment where we’re exposed to animals and nature reduces the risk of developing asthma and some other diseases. A more recent study, however, found that growing up in a place close to nature […]

06/06/2018 / By Carol Anderson

A low-fiber diet can decrease healthy gut bacteria by 60%

There are at least 1,000 different kinds of bacteria and 40 million microbial cells found in our gut. A balance in the gut microbiome is really vital to keep not just our physical health well, but also our mental and emotional well-being. To be able to maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in the gut, it […]

02/22/2016 / By Nanditha Ram

Gut bacteria and their connection to the brain

The presence of gut bacteria improve a persons health. This is not news. They become conspicuous by their absence because the body goes out of balance and losses equilibrium. This much seems obvious. But what’s not obvious yet equally true is that gut microbiome also influence brain functioning and the neurological processes in the human […]

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