Pain is a significant symptom of arthritis. Along with commonly prescribed painkillers, surgeries and other medical interventions, there are also a number of complementary approaches specialists use that can decrease inflammation, reduce pain and promote overall health. White Willow Bark: Willow tree branches have been used for centuries in a wide variety of tasks, from … [Read more...]
The Thunder God Vine: A Herbal Way To Treat Obesity
Thunder god vine (Tripterygium wilfordii) is a plant that has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine. It is also referred to as "lei gong teng." This herb has recently been investigated as a treatment option for a variety of disorders including rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, chronic hepatitis, chronic nephritis, ankylosing spondylitis, polycystic kidney disease, and … [Read more...]
Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Are You At Risk?
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition where an excessive accumulation of fats (such as triglycerides) build up in the liver cells known as hepatocytes. The biochemical processes in our body that provide fuel generate toxic by-products. The liver is responsible for filtering and detoxifying these byproducts along with other harmful substances that enter the … [Read more...]
Anti-Obesity Benefits Of Fish Oil
Not all fats are bad and some are essential for your body and weight loss, like omega 3 fish oils. According to a study on Anti-obesity effect of fish oil and fish oil-fenofibrate combination in female KK mice, fish oil inhibited body weight gain and exhibited an anti-obesity effect through the inhibition of lipid synthesis in female KK mice. Furthermore, fenofibrate … [Read more...]
Saxenda: More About The “Blockbuster” Obesity Drug
People who injected Saxenda (liraglutide) every day for a year lost an average of 18.5 pounds, compared with an average of 6 pounds for those taking a placebo, researchers found. What is this Saxenda? It’s a higher dose of Victoza, which has been available in the US since 2010 for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Liraglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) … [Read more...]
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