Archive for the 'Homeopathy' Category
Tuesday, April 19th, 2016
Its claimed anti-pain and anti-inflammatory properties in homeopathic medicine have led to a number of studies in patients with acute pain.
Researchers at University of Witten/Herdecke, in Germany reviewed the evidence for using St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) for pain conditions in homeopathic dental practice. (more…)
Homeopathy, Pain | Comments Off on Does anyone use St. John’s wort to treat dental pain?
Wednesday, September 5th, 2012
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the overall prevalence of hypertension among US adults between 2003 and 2010 was 30%, or about 67 million people. About 36 million (54%) had uncontrolled hypertension.
Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, examined the prevalence of CAM use among older adults with and without diagnosed high blood pressure and the degree to which CAM is used specifically for the treatment of high blood pressure. (more…)
E. DIETARY, F. BIOLOGICALS, High Blood Pressure, Homeopathy | Comments Off on CAM use among people with high blood pressure
Saturday, July 21st, 2012
Two recent studies report marked differences in the use of homeopathy.
First, homeopathy in the US. (more…)
CAM Politics, CAM Use, Homeopathy | Comments Off on What’s trending now in visits to homeopaths
Monday, February 27th, 2012
Researchers in Winnipeg, Manitoba surveyed the prevalence of CAM use in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Chamomile, Chiropractic, Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, Homeopathy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Massage, Naturopathy, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Physiotherapy, Pre, Pro, Synbiotics | Comments Off on CAM use in the Manitoba IBD Cohort Study
Monday, January 16th, 2012
Researchers in South Carolina conducted this review. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Homeopathy, Stress | Comments Off on Homeopathic treatments for psychiatric conditions
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
Researchers at the Regional Research Institute of Homeopathy, Jin aipur (Rajasthan), India, studied patients with acute otitis media. (more…)
Homeopathy, Infection | Comments Off on Homeopathic vs conventional treatment of otitis media
Monday, January 9th, 2012
Researchers at the Tuscany Regional Homeopathic Reference Centre, in Italy, studied the long-term outcome of children suffering from atopic dermatitis (the most common form of eczema) after an about 8 years. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Asthma/Allergy, Children, Dermatitis, Homeopathy | Comments Off on Homeopathy for children with atopic dermatitis
Friday, December 23rd, 2011
Really? (more…)
ADHD, Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Homeopathy, Menstruation, Stress | Comments Off on Review: Homeopathic treatments in psychiatry
Sunday, December 4th, 2011
Researchers at Monash University, in Victoria, Australia, examined the scientific evidence for the use of CAM to stimulate labor. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Black/Blue Cohosh, Evening Primrose, Homeopathy, Pregnancy, Raspberry Leaf | Comments Off on Review: CAM options to induce labor
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
Most people suffering from fibromyalgia use a variety of complementary or alternative medicine treatments to manage their symptoms.
Prof. Ernst has updated his review of the CAM options from a year ago. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Hydrotherapy, Massage, Tai Chi, Yoga | Comments Off on Review of CAM for fibromyalgia
Sunday, October 2nd, 2011
It’s probably one of the most popular uses of CAM.
Researchers in Australia reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Aromatherapy, Homeopathy, Massage, Sleep (Insomnia), Tai Chi, Yoga | Comments Off on CAM for insomnia?
Monday, August 8th, 2011
It’s a common vaginal infection caused by a yeast-like fungus.
Researchers from the Medical University of Vienna, in Austria compared treatment with itraconazole (Sporanox) to classic homeopathy. (more…)
Homeopathy, Infection | Comments Off on Itraconazole vs homeopathy to treat vulvovaginal candidiasis
Thursday, July 7th, 2011
At the University of Turin, in Italy, researchers reviewed the evidence.
And contributors to the US Headache Consortium tell us why it’s important. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Butterbur, Coenzyme Q10, Feverfew, Ginkgo, Homeopathy, Magnesium, Migraine, Vitamins | Comments Off on Reviewing non-pharmacological options to prevent migraine
Friday, June 17th, 2011
Prof. Ernst has reviewed the evidence.
Here’s what we know. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Black/Blue Cohosh, Calcium, Cholesterol/Lipids, DHEA, Exercise, Flavonoids (Soy), Homeopathy, Menopause, Pre, Pro, Synbiotics, Vitamin D, Vitamins | Comments Off on CAM options to treat menopausal symptoms
Saturday, May 7th, 2011
Researchers at Aldermoor Health Centre, Aldermoor Close, Southampton, UK compared homeopathic consultation to homeopathic remedies. (more…)
Homeopathy, Rheumatoid Diseases | Comments Off on Why do patients with rheumatoid arthritis respond to homeopathy?
Thursday, May 5th, 2011
Homeopaths claim to have good success in treating atopic dermatitis (atopic eczema).
Researchers from Germany put it to the test. (more…)
Dermatitis, Homeopathy | Comments Off on Classical homeopathy to treat atopic eczema
Saturday, April 2nd, 2011
Researchers in Germany evaluated whether homeopathy influences long-term outcome in critically ill patients suffering from severe sepsis (bloodstream infection). (more…)
Homeopathy, Infection | Comments Off on Homeopathic treatment of sepsis
Monday, March 28th, 2011
Prof. Ernst searched the Cochrane review database for the term “homeopathy” in the title, abstract, or keywords. (more…)
ADHD, Alzheimer's Dementia, Asthma/Allergy, Cancer, Cochrane Library, Homeopathy, Infection, Pregnancy, Prof. Ernst | Comments Off on The best evidence on homeopathy
Monday, February 7th, 2011
Research from California and Iowa support the value of added time with a qualified healthcare professional. (more…)
CAM Education, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Homeopathy | Comments Off on The value of the consultation in treating cardiovascular disease
Wednesday, January 5th, 2011
Prof. Ernst sees encouraging evidence for some treatments.
But does it matter? (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, CAM Use, Children, Chiropractic, Herbals, Homeopathy, Hypnosis, Infants, Massage, Prof. Ernst, Yoga | Comments Off on CAM use among US adolescents