Home Remedies: What are the benefits of aromatherapy?
Research on the effectiveness of aromatherapy -- the therapeutic use of essential oils extracted from plants -- is limited. However, some studies have shown that aromatherapy might have health benefits, including: Relief from anxiety and depression.Improved quality of life, particularly for people with chronic health conditions. Smaller studies suggest that aromatherapy with lavender oil may [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 7, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Essential oils for neuropathic pain relief
Neuropathy refers to conditions that damage or otherwise affect the nerves. A common symptom is pain. Some research suggests that aromatherapy with certain essential oils may help relieve neuropathic pain. Learn more here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 17, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology / Neuroscience Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Which essential oils can relieve anxiety?
Some research has suggested that aromatherapy with essential oils may help promote relaxation and relieve anxiety. Learn about the best essential oils for anxiety, as well as how to use them, here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 18, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anxiety / Stress Source Type: news
Aromatherapy: Can You Smell Relief?
While formal research into the benefits of aromatherapy poses many challenges, some evidence does suggest that the alternative treatment may help relieve nausea, anxiety, various types of pain, and a number of other conditions. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - December 13, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Eating Disorders and the Brain
Eating disorders are biologically based brain illnesses influenced by environmental and psychological factors. Environmental risk factors for developing an eating disorder include weight and appearance pressures, media messaging, and weight bullying. Biological factors include dieting/food exposure, genetics, neurochemistry, neurobiology, and hormones (notably estrogen). Psychological factors include stress, life transitions, identity, trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use.
While risk factors predispose certain individuals to eating disorders, precipitating factors such as significantly altering how one eats or s...
Source: Psych Central - November 21, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jillian Lampert, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.D., L.D., F.A.E.D. Tags: Anorexia Binge Eating Bulimia Bullying Children and Teens Eating Disorders Neuroscience Psychology Women's Issues Body Dysmorphia Body Image bulimia. food addiction Source Type: news
Magic Medicine review – making the case for mushrooms
This engaging documentary explores controversial research into the treatment of depression with magic mushroomsAn intriguing, inconclusive film about an intriguing, inconclusive drug trial. Monty Yates ’s documentary shows the work ofDr Robin Carhart-Harris at Imperial College London: after years of bureaucratic wrangling, he got permission to conduct research into the possibility thatpsilocybin– the psycho-active ingredient of magic mushrooms – could be used to treat depression. Could it be that society’s taboo disapproval is needlessly holding back our understanding of this issue?We see three long-term sufferers ...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - November 8, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Peter Bradshaw Tags: Documentary films Culture Drugs Science Depression Medical research Source Type: news
Lifetime Wellness Expands Aromatherapy Program with the Launch of a...
The program is designed to enhance well-being and quality of life without the use of pharmaceutical drugs.(PRWeb September 12, 2018)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/lifetime_wellness_expands_aromatherapy_program_with_the_launch_of_a_new_online_store_to_encourage_a_nonpharmacological_approach_to_care/prweb15758062.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - September 12, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Language issues don't greatly delay MRI scans
At least one radiology department is not letting language barriers get in the...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
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Aromatherapy, breathing methods may ease MRI anxiety (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - July 31, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Using Aromatherapy in the Clinical Setting Using Aromatherapy in the Clinical Setting
The use of essential oils in patient care settings may help decrease stress and improve mood for both nurses and their patients.American Nurse Today (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 27, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nursing Journal Article Source Type: news
A calmer horse is just a sniff away
(University of Arizona) Research from the University of Arizona shows the calming benefits of lavender aromatherapy for horses. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - July 26, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Aeroscena ® Labs Opens Essential Oil Clinical Research and...
Aeroscena®, the global leader in the research and development of medically-recognized clinical aromatherapy formulas, has opened up its essential oil R&D capabilities to the public. These...(PRWeb June 26, 2018)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/2018/06/prweb15577654.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - June 26, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
‘Forest Bathing’ Is Great for Your Health. Here’s How to Do It
We all know how good being in nature can make us feel. We have known it for centuries. The sounds of the forest, the scent of the trees, the sunlight playing through the leaves, the fresh, clean air — these things give us a sense of comfort. They ease our stress and worry, help us to relax and to think more clearly. Being in nature can restore our mood, give us back our energy and vitality, refresh and rejuvenate us.
But what exactly is this feeling that is so hard to put into words? I am a scientist, not a poet. And I have been investigating the science behind that feeling for many years.
In Japan, we practice som...
Source: TIME: Health - May 1, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Qing Li Tags: Uncategorized Forest bathing Source Type: news
P & G launches natural sleep aids
Procter& Gamble Co. today introduced two Vicks ZzzQuill sleep aids designed to appeal to people who prefer natural products.
The Cincinnati-based maker of consumer goods (NYSE: PG) said Vicks ZzzQuil PURE Zzzs Melatonin Gummies as well as the new Vicks PURE Zzzs Soothing Aromatherapy Balm allow users to fall asleep naturally and awake the next day without grogginess.
The gummies contain a botanical blend of lavende r, chamomile, valerian root and lemon balm. The sleep aid includes an optimal… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - April 11, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Barrett J. Brunsman Source Type: news
Are Essential Oils Safe?
People use essential oils a variety of ways: as lotions, for hair care, aromatherapy, cleaning products and more. But are essential oils safe?
Some research in the past has linked essential oils to hormone disturbances, with some suggesting a link between the oils and abnormal breast growth in young boys, called prepubertal gynecomastia. Now, a new study suggests that compounds in essential oils — specifically lavender and tea tree oil — may have properties that can disrupt hormones.
The suspicions that essential oils may be endocrine disrupters originated from a 2007 report in the New England Journal of Medici...
Source: TIME: Health - March 19, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alexandra Sifferlin Tags: Uncategorized healthytime public health Source Type: news
Aromatherapy and Essential Oils
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Source: eMedicineHealth.com - February 9, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
