Effects of omega-3 fatty acids in patients with rheumatoid arthrits
Researchers at State Hospital Muerzzuschlag, in Austria looked for changes in swollen and tender joints.
Little evidence supports CAM for childhood headaches
Dr. Stewart Tepper from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio reports that “parents frequently ask healthcare professionals to provide ‘natural’...
Strawberries: Complementary for cholesterol treatment
Researchers from Toronto, Canada studied the effect of adding strawberries, as a source of antioxidants, to improve the response to...
Acupuncture to treat pain after neck disscetion
Researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, in New York City studied whether acupuncture reduces pain and dysfunction in patients with...
Claims on chiropractic Internet sites that lack support
Prof. Ernst criticizes chiropractic websites that make claims for treating conditions not support by research. And, the CEO of the...
Burned out? Consider counseling
Researchers from the University of Oslo in Norway studied physicians, but the findings are probably relevant for all healthcare professionals.
Vitamin E and the risk of bleeding
Thanks to a barrage of recent studies and conflicting media messages, consumers are confused about the benefits (if any) from...
Homeopathic Traumeel S to treat pain after bunion surgery?
Researchers from Israel studied the effectiveness of this frequently prescribed over-the-counter homeopathic product composed of extracts from a combination of...
Long-term benefits of exercise during pregnancy
Compared with women who stop weight-bearing exercising during pregnancy, women who exercise are more likely to continue their exercise routine...
Value of a cholesterol-lowering diet for hypercholesterolemia
A cholesterol-lowering diet has been suggested as a management approach — independently or in addition to drug therapy — in...
Lack of drug interactions with echinacea
Researchers from Georgetown University in Washington, DC report that when taken short term, Echinacea purpurea products (roots and/or aerial parts)...
Re-evaluating the risk of liver toxicity from black cohosh
Researchers from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University of Frankfurt/Main, in Hanau, Germany, reviewed the evidence and believe the risk is less...
Inactivity is bad for patients with heart disease
Abe Gubegna the Ethiopian novelist wrote, “It doesn’t matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle. When the sun...
Review: CAM treatment of depression and anxiety
Anxiety and depression are among the most common conditions cited by those seeking treatment with complementary and alternative therapies. Researchers...
Red clover to treat depressive symptoms in older women
Last year, a review of herbals to treat menopausal symptoms concluded that red clover provided no benefit. A year later...
Effects of glucosamine + omega-3 on osteoporosis
Researchers in Germany conducted the first study of this combination. The aim was to see if the combination is more...
Effects of flaxseed on the metabolic syndrome and exercise
The effects of taking flaxseed lignan complex during exercise in older adults were studied by researchers at the University of...
Does sports massage affect recovery from exercise?
Sports massage is a popular treatment to speed recovery after strenuous exercise. Researchers from The Ohio State University in Columbus...
Review of acupuncture to treat alcohol dependence
Acupuncture has been used in the treatment of substance-related disorders for the past 30 years. Researchers at Kyung Hee University...
Music relieves anxiety in children during acupuncture
At the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Shenzhen, in China, researchers studied the effects of music on anxiety and pain...