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Alternative Medicine October 27, 2015

10 Ways to Boost Your Brain Power

Here are 10 brain-smart things you can start doing right now to boost your brain power at work. You can do them in five minutes, or spend more time on them over the course of the day if your schedule allows

Medications October 27, 2015

Why a nonprofit is willing to pay thousands for your poop

A Massachusetts-based  nonprofit is collecting poop at $40 a sample to treat a bacterial infection that is currently only mitigated by antibiotics, the Washington Post reported.

Alternative Medicine October 27, 2015

Cancer doctor under fire for providing false hope to patients

Stanislaw Burzynski, a doctor whose unorthodox cancer therapies have been touted for decades, has come under fire for providing false hope to patients. Most doctors and cancer centers claim that Burzynski is profiting from preying on the sick and vulnerable.

CANCER October 27, 2015

Sea cucumber: A ‘miracle’ cancer treatment?

The sea cucumber, an animal found on the ocean floor, has been used in Chinese cuisine for centuries— even as an aphrodisiac— but it’s also been known to treat a wide variety of illness, including certain types of cancer.

Alternative Medicine October 27, 2015

Are you a woman with no sex drive? Check your heart rate

Women who experience sexual dysfunction or lack interest in sex altogether may want to check their heartbeat.

Colon Cancer October 27, 2015

US researchers engineer smart capsule to target colon diseases

A new electronic drug capsule engineered to deliver medications directly to the colon could potentially offer a more effective and cheaper option for treating people with gastrointestinal conditions, according to researchers at Purdue University in Indiana.  

Alternative Medicine October 27, 2015

Vaginal estrogen linked to improved sexual health for some women

Among women who don’t take hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) after menopause, and even some who do, vaginally applied estrogen may help ease dryness and painful intercourse, a small U.S. study suggests.

Alternative Medicine October 27, 2015

Words of Wellness: ‘You Can Heal Yourself’

After suffering from a traumatic illness, you may feel like your recovery process is at the mercy of what your doctors can do for you.  But there’s actually another doctor working at your disposal – your own body

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 27, 2015

Caffeine may chip a couple strokes off golf score

A moderate dose of caffeine may help combat fatigue and shave about two strokes off the scores of skilled collegiate players, according to a small study.

Parkinsons Disease October 27, 2015

Electric 'noise' treats Parkinson's symptoms

A wearable device that stimulates the sense of balance with electric "noise" could help Parkinson's disease patients, according to Swedish scientists.

Alternative Medicine October 27, 2015

Manuka Honey: Topical aid for skin enhancement and healing

Manuka honey, made from the collected nectar of the plant Leptospermum scoparium, is a widely employed, well studied topical aid for a variety of wounds, burns, cuts, infections and other skin problems