The aim of this study was to review the literature in order to determine the levels of potentially harmful metals in table wines.
We know red wine is healthy, but is it safe? Continue reading Unforeseen consequences of drinking wine
Monthly Archives: October 2008
Vitamin E and selenium didn’t prevent prostate cancer
 Medscape reports that SELECT (Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial) is asking more than 35,000 adult men to stop taking these supplements because of an apparent lack of benefit and a possibility of harm.
But are we sure about this? Continue reading Vitamin E and selenium didn’t prevent prostate cancer
ConsumerLab reports on vitamin A
Among 17 products, 4 failed to measure up.
That’s almost 25%. Continue reading ConsumerLab reports on vitamin A
What you can do to lower your risk of hip fracture
Many risk factors can’t be changed, but a couple can. Continue reading What you can do to lower your risk of hip fracture
Have you discovered Pallimed.org?
 The authors review current palliative medicine, hospice, and end-of-life research. Continue reading Have you discovered Pallimed.org?
Ayurvedic treatment for knee osteoarthritis
 Reporting at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting, researchers from the Center For Rheumatic Diseases in Maharashtra, India concluded, Ayurvedic drugs may be safer and just as effective as glucosamine and celecoxib (Celebrex). Continue reading Ayurvedic treatment for knee osteoarthritis
Biofeedback in children with voiding disorders
Urinary incontinence can lead to lower self-esteem and even kidney damage.
Researchers from Hopital Jeanne de Flandre in Lille, France evaluated the effect of a biofeedback-training program in children with a long history of voiding disorders. Continue reading Biofeedback in children with voiding disorders
Acupuncture for pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women
Pelvic girdle pain affects many activities of daily living such as housekeeping, walking, working, and sexual life.
Pregnant women who received acupuncture experienced “some improvement” compared to non-penetrating sham acupuncture in this study from the Sahlgrenska Academy, East Hospital in Goteborg, Sweden. Continue reading Acupuncture for pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women
Acupuncture for nausea and vomiting in kids with cancer
 Researchers from Saarland University in Homburg, Germany report it “seems to be effective.” Continue reading Acupuncture for nausea and vomiting in kids with cancer
Green tea and cancer prevention?
Green tea is made from the dried leaves of Camellia sinensis.
Here’s what we know about its use to prevent cancer. Continue reading Green tea and cancer prevention?
Ayurvedic and the risk of heavy metal poisoning
What’s been published recently suggests there’s likely to be a problem.
Have we reached a tipping point? Continue reading Ayurvedic and the risk of heavy metal poisoning
The effects of tai chi on bone in postmenopausal women
Base on the available data, it looks pretty good.
Researchers from the New England School of Acupuncture in Watertown, Massachusetts searched the medical literature and found 6 studies in women worth considering (the studies that is). Continue reading The effects of tai chi on bone in postmenopausal women
Yoga vs fluoxetine to treat premature ejaculation
Fluoxetine (Prozac) is considered a useful treatment for this condition, which is thought to be due to psychological causes, although no one knows for sure. Continue reading Yoga vs fluoxetine to treat premature ejaculation
Herbs used to treat liver toxicity due to tuberculosis therapy
Drugs to protect the liver are prescribed in some countries as a routine part of tuberculosis treatment.
But do they work? Continue reading Herbs used to treat liver toxicity due to tuberculosis therapy
Is there a role for probiotics to treat eczema?
This Cochrane review concludes, they’re “not an effective treatment for eczema.” Continue reading Is there a role for probiotics to treat eczema?
Childhood apraxia of speech
 Apraxia is a disorder of the nervous system where there’s an inability to carry out learned purposeful movements such as speech, despite having the desire and physical ability.
Surprisingly, a lack of high quality studies makes it impossible to know which treatments are most effective in children or adolescents, according to this Cochrane review. Continue reading Childhood apraxia of speech
CAM and the chronic fatigue syndrome
Medscape has published a review.
Here’s a summary of CAM options. Continue reading CAM and the chronic fatigue syndrome
Integrative medicine at Stamford Hospital
 Stamford Hospital in Connecticut has launched its Center for Integrative Medicine & Wellness at the Tully Health Center. Continue reading Integrative medicine at Stamford Hospital
Active music engagement in kids with cancer
 Music therapy can be active or passive. In the active form, the therapist and patient are actively involved in playing music using instruments and voice. Passive music therapy is conducted with the patient at rest.
In this study, active music engagement was designed to counter the stress that confronts children with cancer while in the hospital. Continue reading Active music engagement in kids with cancer
Music to manage anxiety during palliative care
 Researchers from the Calvary Health Care Bethlehem in Melbourne, Australia studied the effectiveness of a single music therapy session in reducing anxiety among terminally ill patients. Continue reading Music to manage anxiety during palliative care