Archive for the 'Pregnancy' Category
Monday, August 30th, 2010
Most pregnancies last about 40 weeks. A premature birth takes place more than 3 weeks before the due date. Although the rate of premature birth seems to be on the rise, a healthy lifestyle helps prevent preterm labor and premature birth.
Researchers in the US collaborated to determine whether pregnant women taking vitamins C and E might lower their risk of spontaneous preterm birth. (more…)
Pregnancy, Vitamins | Comments (0)
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
In this Cochrane review, the authors attempt to gain insight into the effects of music on mothers and infants during Cesarean section. (more…)
Art, Music, Dance, Cochrane Library, Pregnancy | Comments (0)
Saturday, August 14th, 2010
It’s the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age. The cause is unknown, but afflicted women have difficulty becoming pregnant.
Researchers at the University of New South Wales, in Sydney, Australia reviewed the evidence for acupuncture. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Pregnancy, Uterine Bleeding | Comments (0)
Sunday, August 1st, 2010
Manipulation during the 3rd trimester was studied by researchers at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, in Fort Worth. (more…)
Osteopathic, Pain-Back, Pregnancy | Comments (0)
Monday, July 12th, 2010
They’re among the cardinal signs of early pregnancy — experienced by 50% to 80% of women.
Let’s focus on CAM options from this review by researchers at the University of Utah and the University of California at San Francisco. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, E. DIETARY, Ginger, Hypnosis, Marijuana (Cannabinoids), Peppermint Oil, Pregnancy | Comments (0)
Sunday, June 20th, 2010
Prof. Ernst has reviewed all the studies. (more…)
Alzheimer's Dementia, Asthma/Allergy, Cancer, Headache/Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Menopause, Menstruation, PMS/Dysmenorrhea, Pain-Back, Pregnancy, Reflexology, Surgery | Comments (0)
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
Researchers in Taiwan studied the effects of music on women in labor during of their first pregnancy. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Pain, Pregnancy | Comments (0)
Saturday, May 1st, 2010
During labor, women experience intense, stressful, and steady pain.
Researchers at Ilam University of Medical Sciences, in Iran compared 2 nonpharmacologic treatment options. (more…)
Art, Music, Dance, Massage, Pain, Pregnancy | Comments (0)
Saturday, May 1st, 2010
During the Pediatric Academic Societies meeting, researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston reported their findings using a markedly higher dose than currently recommended. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, Children, HIV/AIDS, Infants, Infection, Pregnancy, Vitamin D | Comments (0)
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
Prof. Ernst searched the Cochrane review database for the term “homeopathy” in the title, abstract, or keywords. (more…)
ADHD, Alzheimer's Dementia, Asthma/Allergy, Cancer, Cochrane Library, Homeopathy, Infection, Pregnancy, Prof. Ernst | Comments (0)