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Archive for November, 2009

Multivitamins, cancer, heart disease, and death

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Millions of postmenopausal women use multivitamins.

Does it matter? (more…)

Cancer, Heart Disease, Menopause, Stress, Vitamins | Comments (0)

Vibrational medicine: Results of scientific research

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

Vibrational medicine is based on the premise that human beings are essentially “dynamic energy systems” (aka spirits), and the path to good health is found through maintaining a health balance and flow of energy through the body. (more…)

Vibrational | Comments (0)

Acupuncture to treat insomnia

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

acupunctureManIn China, acupuncture is commonly used to treat insomnia.

Researchers from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine reviewed the evidence. (more…)

Acupuncture/ pressure, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments (0)

The growing incidence of drug-supplement interactions

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

The combined use of supplements with prescription and non-prescription drugs is increasing along with the potential for significant interactions.

Here’s the evidence. (more…)

Garlic, Ginkgo, Ginseng | Comments (0)

Green tea and the risk of depression

Friday, November 20th, 2009

green_teaResearchers from Japan studied the relationship between drinking green tea and depression in elderly Japanese adults. (more…)

Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Tea | Comments (0)

The effect of selenium on cholesterol levels

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

seleniumResearchers at the University of Warwick Medical School, in Coventry, UK examined the association. (more…)

Angina Pectoris, Cholesterol/Lipids, Heart Disease, Selenium, Stroke | Comments (0)

Losing weight: Does it take a village?

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

This study in The New England Journal of Medicine compared the effectiveness of 4 diets for weight loss and weight maintenance.

The results are interesting. The accompany editorial is even better. (more…)

Diet-Nutrition, Obesity | Comments (0)

Using TENS to increase the effectiveness of exercise after stroke

Monday, November 16th, 2009

tens7000Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University report benefit in hemiparetic (weakness on one side of the body) stroke survivors. (more…)

Stroke, TENS/FNS/VNS | Comments (0)

Does acupuncture have a role during pregnancy?

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

acupunctureManResearches from the University of Western Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia reviewed the effectiveness of acupuncture during pregnancy and birthing. (more…)

Acupuncture/ pressure, Nausea/Vomiting, Pain, Pregnancy | Comments (0)

Acupuncture for hot flashes in peri- and postmenopausal women

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

acupunctureManResearchers from Kyung Hee University, in Seoul, South Korea report “marked clinical improvement.” (more…)

Acupuncture/ pressure, Menopause | Comments (0)

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