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Music as medicine: a sneak peak into Spa Executive’s 2024 trends guide

Spa Executive

Unlike “music therapy,” music medicine does not require the expertise or involvement of a trained professional engaging the participant but can be as simple as listening to recorded tunes. Feasibility studies have shown promising results for similar therapies to treat patients with Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis.

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Japanese onsen bathing may benefit gut microbiota

Spa Executive

While the study has limitations, such as the lack of a control group, it paves the way for future research to establish how these mineral properties can target specific microbial responses and develop improved therapies for various health issues. Beppu is a town famous for its hot springs.

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Japanese onsen bathing may benefit gut microbiota

Spa Executive

While the study has limitations, such as the lack of a control group, it paves the way for future research to establish how these mineral properties can target specific microbial responses and develop improved therapies for various health issues. Beppu is a town famous for its hot springs.

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Sirtuins: Benefits and How to Activate Them (2023)

Aesthetics Advisor

According to a 2011 study published in Current Pharmaceutical Design, with the help of fasting, it may offer protection against neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease ( 13 ). According to a 2011 study published in Hepatology, it may help to support liver function and body homeostasis ( 16 ).

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Epithelia Under Attack: The Skin, Gut, and Respiratory Barriers

The Dermatology Digest

2 In this review, we highlight the “epithelial barrier hypothesis” proposed by Akdis, discuss the important roles of the skin, gut, and respiratory barriers, and discuss novel therapies. This understanding allows for clinicians and researchers to develop preventative measures and therapies to restore epithelial barrier structure and function.

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10 Best Alternatives to Antibiotics for Infection 2024

Aesthetics Advisor

As explained in the 2011 paper, “Honey: Its Medicinal Property and Antibacterial Activity”: 1 “[The] medicinal importance of honey has been documented in the world’s oldest medical literatures, and since the ancient times, it has been known to possess antimicrobial property as well as wound-healing activity.

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Pediatric Psoriasis: Characteristics of a Cohort at UCSF Spanning 2 Decades

The Dermatology Digest

“There has been a substantial increase in the use of systemic and biologic therapies over time, which is an important step in bridging the treatment gap for moderate-to-severe pediatric psoriasis patients,” noted Carmel Aghdasi, BA, one of the study authors.