Does dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids lower the risk of type 1 diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes) accounts for 5% to 10% of all patients with diabetes. Now, The Diabetes Autoimmunity Study...
Flexion-distraction vs active exercise for chronic low back pain
“Flexion-distraction [FD] involves the use of a specialized table [see photo] that gently distracts or stretches the spine,” says Dr....
Good news on ephedra-free weight loss products
They don’t contain ephedra. This might seem intuitive, but with supplements you can’t be sure until you test.
Surprising results and conclusions from the GERAC acupuncture trials for low back pain
Conflicting findings on the effectiveness of acupuncture are often attributed to flaws in study design and methods. The German Acupuncture...
Bad news for calcium supplements
This review by the Cochrane Collaboration of 19 clinical trials in almost 3000 children treated with calcium or placebo reveals...
Trigger point acupuncture for neck pain
This study by researchers at Meiji University of Oriental Medicine in Kyoto, Japan concludes it’s effective. But what, exactly, is...
A bewildering study of acupuncture treatment of dysmenorrhea
Why do CAM journals publish useless studies? Case in point.
Background noise helps ADHD children learn
Göran Söderlund at Stockholm University defended his doctoral thesis recently. The title? Noise improves cognitive performance in children with dysfunctional...
A very concise review of herbal medicines
Those who read this blog know that one of the main objectives it to provide CAM information as concisely as...
Consumer alert: Axcil and Desirin
A company called TWC Global LLC, Inc. has issued a nationwide recall of Axcil and Desirin, which are marketed as...
Acute liver disease associated with taking aloe vera by mouth
It has been reported in 3 people.
New study supports acupuncture to treat rhinitis
According to Acupuncture.com, “The ideal time to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis using acupuncture is at least one month before symptoms...
A yoga video demonstrates stress reduction poses
MayoClinic.com has posted a video that introduces five basic yoga poses. It’s about 5 minutes long and worth a look....
Results from the Central Sydney Tai Chi Trial
The objective was to determine the effectiveness of a 16-week community-based tai chi program in reducing falls and improving balance.
Update on gundamiti to treat HIV/AIDS
Some people with HIV/AIDS, according to an article from Voice of America, say they have “stopped taking ARVs [anti-retroviral medicines]...
Recognizing boundaries between yoga and psychotherapy
A reader adds perspective to the physical vs philosophical value of yoga, so be sure to read the comment. Dan...
Best foods (and supplements) to lower your cholesterol
MayoClinic.com has posted a review. Here’s the skinny.
Soft drinks reportedly not a cause of obesity in children
The article abstract is jargon-riddled, but an article in BeverageDaily.com “translates” the results into English.
Allergic reactions associated with the use of pelargonium
Pelargonium is a genus of flowering plants, which includes about 200 species. Extracts have been used to treat respiratory tract...
Financial support for research training and career development in CAM
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) offers research training and career development awards for those seeking a...