Archive for the 'Naturopathy' Category
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
Friday, May 13th, 2011
There’s concern that the use of complementary and alternative medications (CAM) may replace recommended preventive health practices.
Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, in Pennsylvania conducted a survey to learn more. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Chiropractic, Exercise, Massage, Naturopathy, Qigong, Religion/ Spirituality | Comments Off on Are those using CAM less likely to be immunized?
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
Type “naprapathy” into Google and — you guessed it, — you’re asked, Did you mean: Naturopathy?
No…I meant N A P R A P A T H Y ? the stealthy CAM.
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Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Naprapathy, Naturopathy, Osteoporosis, Pain-Back, Pain-Neck, Pain-Shoulder, Sciatica | Comments Off on Naprapathy
Sunday, November 7th, 2010
Researchers at the National University of Singapore surveyed the use of CAM in residents of Singapore who had head and neck cancer.
Here are their findings compared to other countries where similar studies have been conducted. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, C. MIND-BODY THERAPIES, CAM Use, Chiropractic, Exercise, Herbals, Homeopathy, Hypnosis, Naturopathy, Physiotherapy, Reiki, Relaxation, Religion/ Spirituality, Selenium, Tea, Vitamins | Comments Off on Use of CAM in patients with head and neck cancer
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
Reviewers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland assessed the quality of scientific articles on traditional Indian medicine for HIV/AIDS treatment and care. (more…)
Ayurveda, HIV/AIDS, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Yoga | Comments Off on Traditional Indian medicine for HIV/AIDS
Wednesday, February 4th, 2009
In this study by researchers in Canada and the US, combining several treatments under the umbrella of naturopathic care was better than simply giving advice. (more…)
CAM Cost Effectiveness, Chiropractic, Diet-Nutrition, Exercise, Massage, Naturopathy, NCCAM, Pain-Back, Physiotherapy, Relaxation | Comments Off on Cost-effective naturopathic care for low back pain
Sunday, October 5th, 2008
 One-third of these patients use CAM.
Are they dissatisfied with mainstream treatments? (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Aromatherapy, Biofeedback, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Herbals, Homeopathy, Hypnosis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Massage, Naturopathy, Yoga | Comments Off on CAM use in functional bowel disorder
Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Dr. Hans Baer from the University of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia thinks he knows.
It might be a window on what would occur with government funded universal healthcare in the US. (more…)
CAM Politics, Chinese Medicine, Naturopathy, Osteopathic | Comments Off on Why does the Australian government support CAM?
Thursday, June 19th, 2008
So, which is better, naturopathic care or standardized physiotherapy instruction? (more…)
Breathing, Naturopathy, Pain-Back, Physiotherapy | Comments Off on Naturopathic care for chronic low back pain
Saturday, May 10th, 2008
Musculoskeletal complaints top the list of reasons people with cancer seek CAM care, according to researchers from the University of Washington in Seattle. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Cancer, Chiropractic, Massage, Naturopathy, Pain | Comments Off on CAM use during the phases of cancer care
Thursday, April 24th, 2008
Panda Bear is a blog maintained by an emergency department resident physician. His views on CAM make Dr. Wallace Sampson seem like a believer.
Caution: You are about to enter a stomach-wrenching zone. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, CAM Education, Headache/Migraine, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Pain, Pain-Back | Comments Off on Rantings from a burned out resident
Saturday, January 5th, 2008
Presently, “Anyone can set themselves up as an acupuncturist, homoeopath, herbalist, or other complementary therapist,” reports TimesOnLine.
This will change in April 2008. (more…)
Alexander, Aromatherapy, Chinese Medicine, Chiropractic, Diet-Nutrition, Exercise, Homeopathy, Massage, Naturopathy, Osteopathic, Reflexology, Reiki, Reiki/Touch, Tai Chi, Yoga | Comments Off on Regulating CAM in the UK
Wednesday, October 10th, 2007
It’s documented here and here that American medical students want to learn more about CAM.
But what should the curriculum look like? (more…)
CAM Education, Chinese Medicine, Naturopathy | Comments Off on What should students learn about CAM?
Sunday, July 15th, 2007
The Seattle Times reports that Group Health Cooperative and Bastyr University will initiate a program this summer where senior students in naturopathy will “shadow” Group Health doctors and nurses during patient visits.
Please accept these recommendations based on my experience as a clinical pharmacist, educator, and student who made rounds during the early days of clinical pharmacy education. (more…)
CAM Education, Naturopathy | Comments Off on Integrating CAM in Seattle
Sunday, July 15th, 2007
The following overview of naturopathic medicine in the U.S. is summarized from the Bastyr University website and based on an article on The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians website.
The word “naturopathy” was first used in the U.S. a little over 100 years ago.
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CAM Education, Naturopathy | Comments Off on Historical perspective on naturopathic medicine
Monday, April 30th, 2007
The purpose of this survey was to develop suggestions for actions that might foster closer communication between mainstream (MM) and CAM practitioners. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Chiropractic, Electronic Media, Massage, Naturopathy | Comments Off on Looking for common ground between CAM and mainstream medicine
Saturday, December 30th, 2006
Here is a profile of CAM users among patients with cancer who live in Washington State. The data come from an insurance survey. So, it’s limited to what people submit for reimbursement.
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Acupuncture/ pressure, Cancer, Massage, Naturopathy, Pain | Comments Off on Profiling cancer patients who use CAM