Archive for January, 2012
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
In this Cochrane review, researchers at the Child and Adolescent Care Centre, in Chennai, India, assessed the effects. (more…)
Ayurveda, Cholesterol/Lipids, Cochrane Library, Diabetes Mellitus | Comments Off on Ayurvedic treatments for diabetes mellitus
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
Laboratory studies have identified two dairy fractions, glycomacropeptide (GMP) and G600 milk fat extract (G600), with anti-inflammatory effects in models of acute gout.
Researchers at the University of Auckland, in New Zealand, tested the concept in humans. (more…)
E. DIETARY, Gout | Comments Off on Enriched skim milk powder to prevent gout flares
Monday, January 30th, 2012
Xerostomia (the feeling of dry mouth) is common especially in older adults. Causes include medications, autoimmune disease (Sjögren’s Syndrome), radiotherapy or chemotherapy for cancer, hormone disorders, and infections.
This Cochrane review evaluated the evidence for topical treatments to reduce symptoms. (more…)
Chewing gum | Comments Off on Treatments for dry mouth
Monday, January 30th, 2012
Here’s the new European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) position statement on the role of vitamin D after menopause. (more…)
Obesity, Vitamin D | Comments Off on New vitamin D recommendations for menopausal women
Monday, January 30th, 2012
Researchers at the Royal Military College of Canada, tested 42 medicines. (more…)
Ayurveda, Consumer Alert | Comments Off on Absorbability of arsenic and lead in traditional Ayurvedic medicines
Sunday, January 29th, 2012
Researchers at the University College London, in the UK, investigated the association between vitamin D levels and hyperglycemia in older people. (more…)
Diabetes Mellitus, Vitamin D | Comments Off on Vitamin D and high blood sugar levels in the elderly
Sunday, January 29th, 2012
Qigong is often used by cancer patients to help manage their symptoms.
Researchers at The University of Hong Kong, in China, evaluated the effectiveness of qigong exercise in cancer care. (more…)
Cancer, Qigong | Comments Off on Review: Qigong in patients with cancer
Sunday, January 29th, 2012
Here are the findings of a Cochrane review. (more…)
A. ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, Chiropractic, Cochrane Library, Pain-Back | Comments Off on Spinal manipulation for chronic low back pain
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
At first, I was skeptical, but research suggests there are benefits.
Researchers at Skidmore College, at Saratoga Springs, New York, studied the effects of stationary cycling virtual reality tours (“cybercycle”) on executive function and clinical status. (more…)
Elderly, Electronic Media, Exercise | Comments Off on Exergaming for older adults
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
Dietary advice is the basis of treatment of diabetes, but there’s uncertainty about the effects of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Researchers at Uppsala University, in Sweden, compared the effects of diets rich in omega-3 or omega-6 fatty acids on glucose and lipoprotein metabolism in these patients. (more…)
Cholesterol/Lipids, Diabetes Mellitus, Diet-Nutrition, Heart Disease, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Omega-6 Fatty Acids | Comments Off on Benefits in type 2 diabetes of eating fatty fish
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in Boston, Massachusetts, report patterns and reasons for its use.
It’s not what you think. (more…)
CAM Use, Exercise, Headache/Migraine, Meditation, Migraine, Yoga | Comments Off on CAM use among people with migraine
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Researchers in Spain assessed the association between eating fried foods and the risk of coronary heart disease. (more…)
E. DIETARY, Heart Disease | Comments Off on Reassessing fried foods and heart disease risk
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna reported disappointing results. (more…)
Menopause, Pomegranate, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments Off on Pomegranate seed oil and menopausal symptoms
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Berberine is used to treat gastrointestinal infections, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol. Many studies report interactions between berberine-containing products and cytochrome P450, but little is known about whether berberine alters CYP activities in humans.
Researchers at the Xiang Ya School of Medicine, in the People’s Republic of China, studied the effects of berberine on a series of drugs and P450 enzymes after repeated dosing. (more…)
Berberine (Goldenseal), CAM Interactions | Comments Off on Potential for berberine to cause drug interactions
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
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n this Cochrane review, researchers at Copenhagen University Hospital, in Denmark, estimated the effects of low-sodium vs. high-sodium intake on blood pressure (BP), renin, aldosterone, catecholamines, and lipids. (more…)
E. DIETARY, High Blood Pressure | Comments Off on Blood pressure effects of low- and high-salt diets
Monday, January 23rd, 2012
Researchers at the University of California, in Berkeley, studied girls, 9 to 20 years old. (more…)
E. DIETARY, Exercise, Obesity | Comments Off on Effect of eating frequency on adiposity
Sunday, January 22nd, 2012
Researchers at the Universite de Montreal, in Quebec, explored the effects of physical activity programs on fitness, cognitive function, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-related behavior in children with ADHD. (more…)
A. ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, ADHD, Exercise | Comments Off on Contributions of physical activity to ADHD care
Sunday, January 22nd, 2012
Aside from surgery, splinting, exercises, and other alternative therapies have been used.
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Exercise, Magnets, Yoga | Comments Off on Review: CAM options for carpel tunnel syndrome
Thursday, January 19th, 2012
Acute coronary syndrome refers to any condition brought on by sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart causing chest pain during a heart attack or chest pain at rest or doing light physical activity (unstable angina).
Researchers at Shanghai Jiaotong University, School of Medicine, in China, tested berberine’s effects on ACS patients following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) (aka angioplasty or stent placement). (more…)
Angina Pectoris, Berberine (Goldenseal), Cholesterol/Lipids, Heart Disease | Comments Off on Berberine to treat acute coronary syndrome
Thursday, January 19th, 2012
It’s controversial.
Now, researchers at Imperial College, in London, UK, have reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Cancer, Diet-Nutrition | Comments Off on Do fruit and veggies lower colorectal cancer risk?