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Suffering from constipation? Self-acupressure can help

In a randomized clinical trial, 72% percent of participants said that self administered perineal self-acupressure helped relieve their constipation.

15 December, 2014
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Yes, organic can feed the world

We don’t need outdated technologies like GM to feed the world, a new analysis has shown.

12 December, 2014
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Brew some honeysuckle tea to fight the flu

Honeysuckle flowers contain a potent anti-viral substance that acts against several strains of flu virus

8 December, 2014
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Targeted use of supplements can lower healthcare costs

Supplements can and should be recommended to those at risk of coronary heart disease as a way of improving health and lowering the risk of hospitalisation in the longer-term

8 December, 2014
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Learning to cook helps kids make better food choices

Children who are involved in cooking, either in classes or at home,develop better food habits over the longer-term.

4 December, 2014
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SAD in the winter? You may need more vitamin D

A new international review has shown that vitamin D is likely to be a contributing factor in seasonal depression.

2 December, 2014
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Vitamin B3 compound could help prevent hearing loss

New evidence suggests that a simple chemical compound that is a precursor to vitamin B3 (niacin) could prevent noise-induced hearing loss.

2 December, 2014
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Selenium compounds help immune system fight cancer

The trace element selenium can help slow down the immune over-response, which is a key factor in certain types of cancer

1 December, 2014
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Everyday herbs and spices help protect the heart

Adding herbs and spices to food could reduce the amount of fat absorbed from a meal by as much as 30%, say US researchers.

25 November, 2014
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How integrative medicine can better equip first responders

Complementary medicine techniques like acupuncture and biofeedback could be useful tools for first responders

25 November, 2014