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Archive for the 'Cancer' Category

Garlic: Is it more than a food and a spice?

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

It’s one of the best-researched, best-selling herbal remedies. But what do we really know?

Researchers from the University of Naples Federico II, in Italy reviewed the evidence. (more…)

Asthma/Allergy, Cancer, Cholesterol/Lipids, Common Cold, Cramps, Diabetes Mellitus, Garlic, High Blood Pressure, Infection, Rheumatoid Diseases | Comments (0)

Effects of marijuana on lung function

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Some changes were reported in this study by researches at the University of Otago, in Dunedin, New Zealand.

But what does it mean for you and me? (more…)

Asthma/Allergy, COPD, Cancer, Marijuana (Cannabinoids) | Comments (0)

Benefits of massage given by a caregiver

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

In this National Cancer Institute sponsored study presented during the 7th annual conference of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society, caregivers achieved some of the same results as professional practitioners. (more…)

Cancer, Massage | Comments (0)

Preventing prostate cancer progression with green tea

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

 Men with prostate cancer who consumed the active compounds in green tea demonstrated a reduction in test results that predict prostate cancer progression, according to researchers at LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, in Louisiana. (more…)

Cancer, Prostate, Tea | Comments (0)

TENS for cancer pain

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) devices produce electrical currents to stimulate nerves through unbroken skin.

Here’s the Cochrane review. (more…)

Cancer, Cochrane Library, Pain, TENS/FNS/VNS | Comments (0)

Acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

Dr. Ting Bao (photo) from The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, in Baltimore, Maryland tells us, “Despite recent advances in pharmacologic antiemetic therapy, additional treatment for breakthrough chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting is needed. (more…)

Acupuncture/ pressure, Cancer, Nausea/Vomiting | Comments (0)

Review: Tai chi for breast cancer

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Prof. Ernst tells us the research is compromised by bias. (more…)

Cancer, Exercise, Religion/ Spirituality, Tai Chi | Comments (0)

Physiotherapy and the risk of lymphoedema after breast cancer surgery

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Lymphoedema refers to swelling in an arm or leg.

Researchers from Alcalá de Henares University, in Madrid, Spain studied the effectiveness of early physiotherapy following breast cancer surgery. (more…)

Cancer, Physiotherapy | Comments (0)

Response to smoking cessation in early lung cancer patients

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Researchers from the University of Birmingham, in the UK reviewed the evidence that smoking cessation after diagnosis of a primary lung cancer affects patients’ outcomes. (more…)

Cancer, Smoking Cessation | Comments (0)

Benefits of yoga in healthy women and cancer survivors

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Researchers from Oregon Health & Science University, in Portland report positive results in healthy women.

Then, we review yoga in cancer, with emphasis in breast cancer patients.

(more…)

Cancer, Menopause, Yoga | Comments (0)

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