Measuring the histamine response to acupuncture

07/02/2007 JR

Always on the lookout for evidence of an objective response to CAM, here are the results from two studies (two decades apart) on the effects of acupuncture on itchiness caused by histamine.

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness, Qigong, Relaxation, Tai Chi

Meditation practices for health: Disappointing state of the art

07/01/2007 JR

The University of Alberta Evidence-based Practice Center (UAEPC) has reviewed the published literature on meditation practices for health.

They’re not impressed. Continue reading Meditation practices for health: Disappointing state of the art →

Pain-Back, Pilates, Yoga

Pilates for low back pain

07/01/2007 JR

Lynda Lippin (photo) is a Pilates teacher and personal trainer. “I started practicing the method because of chronic back pain. After trying physical therapy and yoga, it was doing Pilates regularly that got me out of pain.”

She also mentions a study that supports her view. Continue reading Pilates for low back pain →

CAM Politics, Trans Fats

Trans fat regulations take effect to day in NYC

07/01/2007 JR

And compliance with the law is encouraging.

According to an article in MedicalNewsToday.com,

83% of restaurants in New York City were not using trans fats for frying on June 1, a month before the July 1st deadline.
57% of restaurants are complying with Phase II — no trans fats used for baked foods or prepared foods, and oils used to deep-fry dough or cake batter — which doesn’t take effect until next year.

Sounds like it’s not that hard to change.

7/1/07 10:24 JR

The C.A.M. Report

Monthly Archives: July 2007

Measuring the histamine response to acupuncture

Meditation practices for health: Disappointing state of the art

Pilates for low back pain

Trans fat regulations take effect to day in NYC

Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Fair, Balanced, and to the Point