Outcomes and application of Tai Chi in integrative settings
Photo Cred: Atonika/Pixabay By Bill Reddy, LAc, DiplAc Tai Chi is a wonderful complementary practice for integrative healthcare settings. I am slightly biased, as I’ve trained in two styles off...
Read MoreIntegrative therapies for piriformis syndrome
Photo Cred: Polina Tankilevitch/Pexels By Bill Reddy, LAc, DiplAc Piriformis syndrome and sciatica are common among patients, though conventional treatments offer limited solutions. Patients diagnosed with piriformis syndrome may benefit...
Read MoreResearch finds yoga, mindfulness meditation reduce chronic pain
Photo Cred: Elly Fairytale/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury A mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course was found to benefit patients with chronic pain and depression, leading to significant improvement in participant perceptions...
Read MoreShort duration massage, rest helps body fight stress, study says
Photo Cred: Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Short, easy-to-apply relaxation techniques can activate the body’s regenerative system for fighting stress, according to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports....
Read MoreGreen light therapy shows promise in migraine treatment
Photo Cred: University of Arizona Health Sciences/Kris Hanning By Katherine Shagoury People who suffer from migraine may benefit from green light therapy, which was shown to reduce the frequency and...
Read MoreVitamin C could help older adults retain muscle mass
Photo Cred: Freestocks.org/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Older people who eat plenty of vitamin C, commonly found in citrus fruits, berries, and vegetables, have the best skeletal muscle mass, according to...
Read MoreElectroacupuncture reduces inflammation via specific neural pathways, study says
Photo Cred: 5petalpics/Pixabay By Katherine Shagoury Stimulating the nervous system using small electric current by acupuncture could tamp down systemic inflammation in the body, according to a new research in...
Read MoreYoga improves anxiety compared to other therapies, study shows
Photo Cred: Alexy Almond/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Yoga improves symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder, a condition with chronic nervousness and worry, suggesting the popular practice may be helpful in treating...
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