Static magnets and copper fail to improve arthritis
Folklore remedies for pain and inflammation support these bracelets to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers at The University of York, in...
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Safety of energy drinks
Energy drinks are consumed by 30% to 50% of adolescents and young adults. The manufacturers claim they are safe. Researchers...
Review: Qigong in patients with cancer
Qigong is often used by cancer patients to help manage their symptoms. Researchers at The University of Hong Kong, in...
Review: CAM options for carpel tunnel syndrome
Aside from surgery, splinting, exercises, and other alternative therapies have been used. Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University reviewed...
Noninvasive brain stimulation to treat chronic pain
In this Cochrane review, researchers in Australia and the UK evaluated the evidence for directly altering brain activity with electrical...
A well-designed study of qigong in type 2 diabetes
Past studies have been criticized because of poor study design, according to Prof. Ernst. Researchers from Bastyr University tighten up...
Are those using CAM less likely to be immunized?
There’s concern that the use of complementary and alternative medications (CAM) may replace recommended preventive health practices. Researchers at Penn...
Qigong for women with breast cancer
Researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston, Texas, looked for evidence that external qigong treatment could shrink breast cancer...
Electromagnetic therapy for venous leg ulcers
In this Cochrane review, researchers at the University of Malaya, in Kuala Lumpur, reviewed this common, chronic, recurring condition, which...
Review: Qigong for healthcare
Prof. Ernst and colleagues reviewed the evidence.
Treating chronic pain with external qigong
An external qigong healer uses gentle touch or non-contact treatment to reach the client’s life energy (qi) and bring it...
Which exercise for nonspecific neck pain in office workers?
Researchers at Chulalongkorn University, in Bangkok, Thailand, reviewed research on exercise options to prevent and cure nonspecific neck pain.
Perceived benefit from CAM in people with back pain
Back pain is the second most common reason patients seek ambulatory medical care in the United States. Researchers at Harvard...
An Ernst review: Qigong for diabetes
Prof. Ernst and colleagues reviewed the evidence and found it insufficient.
Relaxation therapy to manage hot flushes
The Cochrane Library has reviewed allopathic and CAM nonhormonal options.
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CAM for spinal cord injury pain
Researchers at the University Medical Centre Utrecht and De Hoogstraat, in The Netherlands surveyed the use of CAM in a...
Kiko exercises to prevent migraine headache
Researchers from the State University of New York, at Binghamton studied the response to kiko (video here), to prevent headaches....
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...
Making the connection between static magnets and TMS
The Mayo Clinic Health Letter makes the connection between static magnets and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). You’ll have to subscribe...
NCCAM reviews reiki and ayurvedic
 The National Center for Contemporary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has updated their introductory reviews. Here’s what’s important.