Glutathione is a natural substance produced by the liver. It is involved in many functions, such as building or repairing tissues, producing chemicals and proteins needed by the body, and eliminating toxins that cause illness. But due to old age or a medical condition, some people stop producing their own glutathione, which has many consequences. Whilst the
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Humiliation comes in different forms and it happens to different people in different places – homes, schools and workplaces. Many people believe that public humiliation is the best teacher. It’s true. It is indeed the best teacher – teacher of self-devastating lessons. The Agonising Lessons Brought by Humiliation The lesson a person can
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If you’re one of the millions of people in the world that were diagnosed with hypertension, your health care professional may have already advised you to carefully watch your diet and avoid certain foods. Topping the list for sure are those that are high in saturated fats and sodium, red meat, and fizzy drinks. So how about those that can actually lowe
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Depression is a risk factor for heart disease. On the contrary, many patients with heart disease usually suffer from a major depression. There is no doubt that these two widespread diseases are linked together; however, there is still lack of understanding about the underlying mechanism behind such a relationship. Dr Susan Wood, an associate researcher at
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Just like most forms of addiction, relapse has remained to be a major concern in beating alcohol dependency. But by simply monitoring the heart rate patterns of individuals getting treatment for this condition, doctors can identify who are most at risk of a relapse and are in need of immediate and more comprehensive treatment, a new study suggests. Accord
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Peppermint is a very popular herb that is most commonly used as flavouring for food products, from sweets to pastries and teas. But aside from being the chef’s favourite, did you know that peppermint is also used for therapeutic purposes? For centuries, peppermint has been used to address a wide range of illnesses, most particularly those that affect o
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For the first time, researchers from the University of Copenhagen analysed the use of alternative therapies in multiple sclerosis (MS) which will provide helpful insights to patients. The study was published in the Scandinavian Journal of Public Health and Autoimmune Diseases. "What we see is that patients do not usually use alternative treatments fo
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Young people who are at high risk of developing psychosis can greatly benefit from undergoing cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), a new research reveals. Psychosis is a medical condition used to describe mental health problems that prevent a person from thinking clearly and identifying the reality from their imagination. Two of its main symptoms are delu
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Just like adults, kids can get angry too – sometimes, very angry. But that’s normal. In fact, it gives them an avenue to cultivate two important skills: self-control and forgiveness. Anger is an emotional reaction to frustrations and unexpected situations. When they feel helpless and unable to express their own feelings, children often respond wi
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With the growing concerns about the health risks of most prescription medications available today, more and more people prefer natural therapeutic options to address a wide variety of illnesses, from simple cold and flu to more severe health problems such as cancer. Despite the large disparity between medicine and alternative treatment, the latter has grown
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