The benefits of reflexology have been known for thousands of years in places like Egypt, China, India and Japan, but it took quite some time for this type of treatment to be accepted in other cultures. Now that these methods have been somewhat proven to have many benefits on the body, more and more cultures are beginning to embrace the idea of using reflexology for various ... Continue Reading
What Is Sonopuncture and What Is it Useful For?
It is known as Sonopuncture or Acutonics (also Vibrational medicine according to some practitioners) and the principle is the same as that of acupuncture, stimulating the body to heal itself by certain types of manipulation. However where acupuncture uses needles, sonopuncture uses sound waves to produce the same kind of results. Like acupuncture, sonopuncture also uses the ... Continue Reading
Comparing Allopathic and Holistic Medicine
In 2007, the National Health Interview Survey concluded that approximately 38 percent of adults used alternative, or holistic, healing practices. Among these are such popular choices as acupuncture, yoga and Tai chi. Treatment systems like chiropractic, herbal medicine, homeopathy, naturopathy and spiritual devotions also fall under the umbrella of holistic ... Continue Reading
23andMe presents top 10 most interesting genetic findings of 2010
23andMe has released its first annual list of what it felt to be the 10 most interesting and significant genetic findings in 2010, as part of an ongoing journey to understand the role of genetics in personal health and human development. “Our understanding of the human genome is accelerating at a phenomenal rate,” stated Anne Wojcicki, co-founder and CEO of 23andMe. “Below we ... Continue Reading
Eating low-fat, thanks to lupin proteins
ScienceDaily — Food should be delicious, healthy and sustainably produced. Researchers are working on new methods to use as many parts of plants as possible for nutrition. In the future, vegetable ingredients could replace animal raw materials. Lupin seeds, for instance, can be used to produce low-fat, exquisite sausage products. In emerging countries such as China or Brazil, ... Continue Reading