 This study by researchers at the University of Toronto focused on the management of anxiety. Continue reading Treating chronic fatigue syndrome with probiotics
Category Archives: F. BIOLOGICALS
Treating ADHD with supplements
Researchers from the University of Canterbury, at Christchurch, New Zealand reviewed the evidence supporting the use of nutritional and herbal supplements to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Continue reading Treating ADHD with supplements
Probiotic treatment of allergic rhinitis
The Institute of Food Research in the UK reports that a milk drink containing Lactobacillus casei Shirota (LcS) might be useful. Continue reading Probiotic treatment of allergic rhinitis
Update: Probiotics in inflammatory bowel disease
Researchers from the University of Otago Medical School in Dunedin, New Zealand summarize the state-of-the-art. Continue reading Update: Probiotics in inflammatory bowel disease
Using probiotics to protect kids from infection
 Researchers from Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital in Hualien, Taiwan report that long-term administration of Lactobacillus rhamnosus T cell-1 decreased the incidence of bacterial infection in children.
Well, maybe it did… but maybe it didn’t. Continue reading Using probiotics to protect kids from infection
Probiotic effects on respiratory tract infection
 Reviewers at the Alfa Institute of Biomedical Sciences in Athens, Greece evaluated the evidence. Continue reading Probiotic effects on respiratory tract infection
Most commonly used CAM in the US
Here’s a follow-up to earlier posts here, here, and here on the use of CAM in the US as surveyed by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). Continue reading Most commonly used CAM in the US
Probiotics fail to prevent eczema or allergy
 Researchers from Singapore studied the effect of probiotic supplementation during the first 6 months of life on eczema and allergic sensitization in Asian infants at risk of allergic disease. Continue reading Probiotics fail to prevent eczema or allergy
CAM trends to watch in 2009
Areas of interest for the nutraceutical industry and consumers include digestive health, omega-3, superfruits, and weight management, according to this article in Nutraingredients.com | Europe. Continue reading CAM trends to watch in 2009
CAM use in the US
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) reports that approximately 38% of adults and 12% of children use some form of CAM. Continue reading CAM use in the US
Novel use of probiotics in critically ill patients
Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a form of pneumonia that occurs in hospitalized patients receiving assisted breathing (mechanical ventilation) through a tube for at least 48 hours.
Researchers in Sweden conducted a study to evaluate the value of a probiotic to prevent the growth of unwanted bacteria along the breathing (endotracheal or tracheostomy) tube. Continue reading Novel use of probiotics in critically ill patients
CAM and diabetes: An update of recent studies
The World Health Organization has predicted a 39% rise in the worldwide prevalence of diabetes by 2030. And an article in The Lancet indicates this might be an underestimation.
Since November is Diabetes Month, here’s a round-up of CAM options for people with diabetes from 2006 through March 2007.
Continue reading CAM and diabetes: An update of recent studies
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?
The role of CAM to treat anxiety and depression
Here’s a review of the evidence by researchers at the University of Western Australia in Perth. Continue reading The role of CAM to treat anxiety and depression
Using probiotics to prevent eczema
Taking the right probiotic early in life seem to reduce the risk of eczema. Continue reading Using probiotics to prevent eczema
Probiotics to prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea
 Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) occurs in about 25% of patients receiving antibiotics, placing them at increased risk for infection and death.
Probiotics given during antibiotic therapy lower this risk. Continue reading Probiotics to prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Probiotic studies presented at ACG
 NewsWise reports the results of 3 studies presented during the American College of Gastroenterology’s 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando.
Highlights of the reports on probiotics used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) follow. Continue reading Probiotic studies presented at ACG
Adding yogurt to H pylori treatment
 Helicobacter pylori are bacteria that cause chronic low-level inflammation of the stomach lining and are linked to the development of duodenal and gastric ulcers and stomach cancer.
Researchers from the College of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea added a probiotic-containing yogurt to usual therapy. Continue reading Adding yogurt to H pylori treatment
Negative results giving probiotics in pancreatitis
In patients predicted to have severe acute pancreatitis, giving probiotics didn’t reduce the risk of infection, according to this study by researchers in the Dutch Acute Pancreatitis Study Group. Continue reading Negative results giving probiotics in pancreatitis
Maggots, and leeches, and honey, oh my!
In this time of MRSA (methacillin-resistant Staph aureus) skin infections, Medscape reviews 3 CAM wound treatment options.
Here are the highlights. Continue reading Maggots, and leeches, and honey, oh my!