Category: Diseases
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The Benefits of Infrared Saunas to Help Improve Men’s Health
Past studies indicate that health and wellness are two topics that many men disregard. According to a 2023 men’s health survey conducted by the Cleveland Clinic, 44% of respondents said they don’t visit the doctor for an annual physical, while 49% admitted that they don’t have healthy diets. In addition, 83% of the men questioned…
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The Benefits of Infrared Saunas on Depression
Taking care of your mental health is a necessary factor in your overall well-being. If you or a loved one are facing depression, infrared sauna use might be a beneficial addition to your health routine in conjunction with advice and treatment from your doctor. Many studies have recently been conducted to test the effectiveness of…
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Pioneering Study at UCSF Shows Promising Results in Combating Depression with Infrared Sauna Therapy
In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, groundbreaking research from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is shedding new light on innovative treatments for depression. A new 2024 clinical trial led by Dr. Ashley E. Mason, a clinical psychologist associated with the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health and the UCSF Weill Institute for…
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Natural Flu Prevention Tips to Stay Healthy During Flu Season
Flu season, spanning from October to May, brings heightened risks as influenza viruses circulate more actively, peaking in February amid cold and dry conditions that facilitate viral spread. The flu’s impact extends beyond inconvenience, affecting health, productivity, and well-being, especially during peak infection months. Proactive measures for preventing the flu naturally are vital, fortifying the…
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8 Natural Remedies for Asthma Symptoms
Living with asthma can be a challenge, especially when it limits your ability to enjoy everyday activities. While traditional medications, like inhalers, can help temporarily relieve symptoms, they don’t offer a long-term solution. Fortunately, there are several natural remedies and habits you can implement into your routine that can alleviate your symptoms and enhance your…
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Infrared Sauna Skin Benefits for Psoriasis & Eczema
If you have a skin condition, you know how uncomfortable it can get. Psoriasis and eczema in particular can lead to a lot of discomfort, whether it’s physical discomfort from lesions or rashes or social discomfort from the appearance of the skin. Though these conditions don’t have a cure, there are treatments you can try…
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Is it a Cold or Allergies? Symptoms to Check & Natural Remedies
As the temperatures drop, many people are faced with stuffy noses and itchy throats. But is it a cold or allergies? A cold is an infection caused by a virus. Allergies are your immune system’s reaction to a substance like pollen or pet dander. But because the two conditions cause similar symptoms, like sneezing, coughing,…
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Natural Winter Cold Remedies & Prevention Tips
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Unfortunately, the cold weather also means cold season. Staying healthy is extremely important, and getting a cold can put a damper on your day-to-day life. Thankfully, there are a few things you can do at home to naturally reduce common cold symptoms and precautions you can take for future cold prevention. Learn more about the…
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Salt is in the Air: Halotherapy as a Potential Way to Boost Immunity and Lung Health
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Dr. James DiNicolantonio www.drjamesdinic.com Halotherapy is the breathing of salty air. It is an alternative treatment that has been used since medieval times. In Eastern and Central Europe, underground salt caves have long been claimed to provide numerous health benefits.1 Going into salt caves for therapeutic purposes is known as speleotherapy (speleo being the Greek word for…
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Can Sitting in a Sauna Help Fight Infections?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Dr. James DiNicolantonio www.drjamesdinic.com Did you know that since 1957 sauna therapy has been used as a potential way to prevent the flu? 1 It’s true! During World War II, sauna therapy was even noted to prevent the spread of typhus fever in Finnish troops, “The main method of typhus prevention in Finland consisted of…