Acupuncture vs. Acupressure: What’s The Difference?

Acupuncture and Acupressure are forms of Traditional Chinese medicine that focus on Qi, which is considered the body’s life force energy. Studies link the two treatments with a plethora of health benefits involving everything from your digestive system to mood disorders. While the methods share similarities, they also differ in significant ways. Here’s everything you need to know about acupuncture and acupressure—and whether either may be a good fit for you. What Is Acupuncture? Acupuncture involves the insertion of hair-thin, sterile needles into different points in the body by licensed,…

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National Naturopathy Day

The Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy), Government of India, has declared 18th November as Naturopathy day in order to promote positive mental and physical health through drugless system of medicine, Naturopathy. The drastic and alarming rise in the number of many preventable diseases, mostly the non-communicable diseases, owing to changes in sedentary lifestyle and wrong eating habits has shifted people’s awareness towards adopting natural and healthy method for better lifestyle. Naturopathy plays a crucial role in such scenario by preventing disease and promoting positive…

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Busted! 6 Myths about Naturopathy!

Naturopathic medicine is a natural form of primary healthcare that takes a holistic approach to treating any kind of mental or physical health condition. However, a lot of people still rely on Allopathic medicine and it is largely because they are unaware of the benefits of naturopathy and how it can dramatically boost health and well-being. There are also some myths doing the rounds regarding naturopathy that makes people refer to naturopaths when Western medicine has failed them. So, take a look below to better know what naturopathy is all about… MYTH #1:…

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FREE YOUR THYROID GLAND FROM PILLS

Getting to know the Butterfly in your Neck According to WHO, Depression is the leading illness in the world and is one of the major reasons for suicides globally. The story in India is no different. Even as hyperthyroidism grows exponentially, with more than 200 million people suffering from the disease worldwide, what’s shocking is that more than 50% of individuals, who have the disease, remain undiagnosed. A recent survey conducted by the Indian Thyroid Society states that 1 in 10 adults in India suffer from hyperthyroidism, while awareness and…

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Naturopathy Offers Relief to Cancer Patients, Find Out How!

For years, doctors have struggled to find the perfect solution to treat and possibly cure cancer. Alas, they have not succeeded! However, recently doctors have decided to use integrated medicine with cancer treatment and that has proved to be quite effective. In a majority of cases, patients suffering from cancer have to undergo radiation or chemotherapy and that causes a number of side-effects, such as: Diarrhea or mouth sores Fatigue Joint pain Tingling and numbness in the hands or feet Radiation induced dermatitis Nausea and vomiting Insomnia Immune system modulation…

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Embrace Naturopathy for Stress Management

Know Stress, No Stress! Most of the people associate stress only with emotional discomfort, which is not true. Stress is the condition of excessive strain on your body due to adverse circumstances. When a person cannot adapt to the stressful events, it creates a harmful reaction on the body. There are four main type of Stress 1. Physical Stress 2. Psychological Stress 3. Psycho-Social Stress 4. Psycho-Spiritual Stress Physical strain on your body because of surgery, injury, exhaustion, pollution, hunger, substance abuse, toxicity… anything that hampers the functions of the body…

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Fight Allergies – The natural way!

It’s that time of the year that marks the beginning of a new season and with it comes a package full of ill health, allergies and infection. So, apparently, it is high time you pull up your socks and start taking measures in order to prevent such allergies and infection and stay happy and healthy this season. But before rushing into any conclusion, you must thoroughly understand what allergy actually is and what can be done to eradicate it from the core. An allergy can be considered as an over-disruptive…

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10 Simple Remedies for Heartburn Relief

By Lori Smith BSN MSN CRNP Reviewed by Suzanne Falck, MD, FACP Heartburn is a medical condition in which the contents of the stomach move backward and upward into the food pipe. Heartburn is also known as gastrointestinal reflux. The diaphragm and a muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter usually prevent heartburn. However, this muscle can sometimes relax and leave the food pipe unprotected from stomach acid. Heartburn is experienced when stomach acid comes into contact with the lining of the food pipe. This can cause the following symptoms: A feeling…

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