Pregnancy Massage Research

pregnancy massage

Pregnancy massage reduces prematurity, low birth weight and postpartum depression. Pregnant women diagnosed with major depression were given 12 weeks of twice-per-week pregnancy massage therapy by their significant other, or only standard treatment as a control group. The massage therapy group women versus the control group women not only had reduced depression by the end […]

Acupuncture and Migraines

Acupuncture and Migraines A landmark British study (2004) set out to examine the relationship between acupuncture and migraines. Can this gentle remedy bring relief to migraine sufferers? In the study, 401 patients with chronic headache, predominantly migraine, were randomly allocated to two groups: Results They discovered significant differences in physical functioning, energy, and changes in health. […]

Meditation, Stress & Mood

Meditation Improves Mood & Decreases Stress According to Study Preliminary evidence suggests that even brief instruction in a simple meditation technique can improve negative mood and perceived stress in healthy adults, which can yield long-term health benefits. The frequency of practice does affect outcome, meaning the longer you can practice and the more consistently, the […]

Mastitis Research: Probiotics Vs Antibiotics

This mastitis research looks at probiotics as a possible treatment

Probiotics More Effective Than Antibiotics in Treatment of Mastitis In this important mastitis research, probiotics were investigated as a possible treatment for this painful condition. Many new mothers are affected by mastitis (a common condition in which breast tissue becomes inflamed) that can threaten their capacity to continue breastfeeding, and certainly threatens their enjoyment of […]

Insomnia

Anybody who has suffered insomnia will tell you how endlessly frustrating and exhausting it can be. To have night after night of restless agitation, and day after day of foggy fatigue. Sleep is one of your most important assets, and with out it, you can feel mad, depressed, irritable and far less functional in your […]

Fertility Acupuncture & IVF

Fertility acupuncture for IVF

Acupuncture May Be Helpful for Fertility in Conjunction with IVF Preliminary studies show that IVF acupuncture is of benefit to women undergoing IVF treatments. In this particular study carried out in South Australia, women identified four main perceptions they had toward acupuncture in relation to their reproductive health: (a) Awareness of, and perceived benefits of acupuncture; […]