Louisville councilman proposes to ban trans fats
Councilman Dan Johnson says he plans to file an ordinance to ban using trans fatty acids in 2,600 Louisville Kentucky...
Adding micronutrients to milk reduces diarrhea and respiratory illness in children
A study in northern India shows that milk fortified with specific micronutrients lowers the risk of diarrhea and acute lower...
Growing use of homeopathic and herbal medicine in primary care?in Scotland
Among Scottish general practices, 60% (that’s six oh!!) now prescribe homoeopathic or herbal remedies. And the practice is increasing.
A little known fact in the marijuana debate
Our very unscientific survey suggests so far that the second most commonly requested entry to this site is marijuana. Believe...
The Calcium Key
The Calcium Key is a weight loss book focusing on calcium via dairy foods that the author says, “increase fat...
Quality of life in women with breast cancer receiving anthroposophic care
There’s one hospital in Sweden where anthroposophic medicine is practiced. Here is a study of its effect in 60 women...
Cost-effectiveness of spinal manipulation and acupuncture for low-back pain
This review concludes that spinal manipulation and acupuncture are not cost-effective for low-back pain. Here are the “money” quotes from...
Trivial complementary recommendations to manage erectile dysfunction
An article in a recent issue of AARP The Magazine (and online) makes trivial and misleading recommendations for treating impotence...
Most obese Americans don’t try to lose weight, and those that try, fail!
I hate these negative headlines, but there seems to be no upside to the latest survey results on obesity among...
Measuring the effect of folic acid on homocysteine and the risk of heart disease
High blood levels of the amino acid called homocysteine are thought to increase the risk for heart disease by damaging...
Use of soy and herbals to treat menopausal symptoms
“More than half of women who treat their symptoms of menopause take soy supplements or herbal products as part or...
Don’t get bogged down on cranberries
The Cranberry Institute (Yes, there is such a thing.) lists the benefits of cranberries. And I admit it’s my favorite...
Charges dropped against Dr. Rath
Last July, charges were brought against alternative medicine practitioner Matthias Rath for allegedly breaking German law on advertising drugs. Dr....
Update on Abraham Cherrix and his cancer treatment
Back in August this young man went to court to avoid a second round of conventional cancer treatment for Hodgkin’s...
Fish oil is good for the heart in people with arthritis
People with the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at increased risk for heart disease. Taking fish oil reduces this risk and...
Acupuncture effective in fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a “chronic pain illness characterized by widespread musculoskeletal aches, pain and stiffness, soft tissue tenderness, general fatigue...
Balance training to prevent falls in the elderly
Fall-related injuries are the leading cause of injury, deaths, and disabilities among adults older than 65 years. Minimizing the fall...
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Advertising claims for more dietary supplements “cross the line”
It”s illegal for supplements to be promoted as a “treatment” for a disease. They can “support” health, or “boost” the...
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Prevalence of diabetes in the US in 2006
The Centers for Disease Control has just published the latest data on the prevalence of diabetes in the US. 11%...
A false start for TM in California
In an earlier post, Director David Lynch’s plan to fund the inclusion of transcendental meditation TM in the classroom was...