Archive for June, 2007

Echinacea may cut cold risk, reduce symptoms

Published June 25th, 2007 in Natural Treatments, Supplements and Health Studies. 0 Comments

According to a new report from the US, taking echinacea may cut the risk of developing a cold and may also reduce symptoms significantly if you’ve already got a cold. One study showed that a combination of echinacea plus vitamin C cut the risk of getting a cold by 86 percent. Although this conflicts with […]

Yoga may help relieve depression and anxiety

Published June 18th, 2007 in Exercise and Health Studies. 1 Comment

Performing yoga may help people suffering from depression or anxiety disorders, according to a new study from the Boston University School of Medicine. The popular exercise, which involves special postures, stretching, controlled breathing, and meditation elements, seems to be able to boost levels of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric (GABA). Low levels of this neurotransmitter are associated […]

Flaxseed and ginseng may help treat cancer

Published June 18th, 2007 in Natural Treatments, Cancer Help and Health Studies. 0 Comments

Flaxseed and ginseng, two popular “alternative” cancer therapies, may provide some benefit to patients, according to new research from the US. Researchers at Duke Medical Center found that men who consumed 30 grams of omega-3-rich flaxseed on a daily basis were able to significantly slow down the growth of their prostate tumors. At the Mayo […]