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Archive for January, 2010

Vitamin D improves the response to steriods in asthmatics

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

Patients with asthma experience a variable response to inhaled corticosteroids.

Researchers from National Jewish Health, in Denver, Colorado studied the effect of vitamin D levels on this response. (more…)

Asthma/Allergy, Vitamin D | Comments (0)

Should oral intake be restricted during labor?

Friday, January 29th, 2010

It’s done so that stomach contents don’t enter the lungs, which could cause complications during delivery.

But with the general anesthetic techniques available today, does this practice make sense?

This Cochrane review addresses the issue. (more…)

Pregnancy | Comments (0)

Red tea doesn’t lower blood pressure

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Cochrane reviewed the effect of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) on blood pressure in hypertensive adults. (more…)

Cochrane Library, High Blood Pressure, Tea | Comments (0)

Is there a diet-acne connection?

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Drs. Jonette Keri and Rajiv Nijhawan from the University of Miami in Florida have reviewed the evidence.

Here are the highlights. (more…)

Acne/Rosacea, Chocolate, Diet-Nutrition | Comments (0)

The Gotland Low Back Pain Study

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Just another study of manual therapy for low back pain?

What seems to be new in this study by researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden is the duration of follow-up. (more…)

Chiropractic, Exercise, Pain-Back, Physiotherapy | Comments (0)

Transendental Meditation in blood pressure control

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Researchers from Maharishi University of Management Research Institute, in Maharishi Vedic City, Iowa report. (more…)

High Blood Pressure, Meditation, Stress Management | Comments (0)

Camel milk for treating type 1 diabetes

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

There’s a traditional belief in the Middle East that regular consumption of camel milk may aid in prevention and control of diabetes.

Research conducted at Cairo University, in Egypt supports this belief. (more…)

Diabetes Mellitus, E. DIETARY | Comments (0)

Michael Crichton and genetically modified food

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

The late physician/author of Jurassic Park, State of Fear, and ER was once asked by Scott Burgess if genetically modified food (GM) is a boon or threat to the world.

(more…)

Diet-Nutrition, Genetics | Comments (0)

CAM to treat the cold and flu

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

Dr. Mark Moyad (photo) is Director of Preventive and Alternative Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor.

His recommendations. (more…)

Common Cold, Cough, Echinacea, Infection, Vitamins, Zinc | Comments (0)

Review of acupuncture to treat peripheral joint osteoarthritis

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

This Cochrane review covers osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, or hand. (more…)

Acupuncture/ pressure, Cochrane Library, Osteoarthritis, Pain | Comments (0)

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