Angioplasty, also known as balloon angioplasty and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA), is a minimally invasive, endovascular procedure to widen narrowed or obstructed arteries or veins, typically to treat arterial atherosclerosis.
Sage sharpens the mind. by TIM UTTON, Daily Mail. Old wives' tales have long proclaimed sage's ability to boost the powers of memory. Now scientists have proved they were right. Indeed, researchers are so impressed by the herb's powers that they are to investigate if it could be used to treat Alzheimer's disease. The possible breakthrough follows clinical trials which found that healthy adults who had taken sage oil capsules performed significantly better in memory tests.
Itâs been suggested that the smell of rosemary essential oils can actually reduce cortisol levels; cortisol is known as the stress hormone. But, it isnât only the smell of rosemary that is healing; rosemary health benefits even dip into the topical-arena. Infused in an oil and applied to the skin, there is evidence that rosemary can stop hair loss. It can also be used to treat muscle pain and arthritis, reducing inflammation while improving circulation.