Archive for the 'Magnets' Category
Tuesday, October 1st, 2013
Folklore remedies for pain and inflammation support these bracelets to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Researchers at The University of York, in the UK studied their effects. (more…)
Copper, Magnets, Pain, Rheumatoid Diseases | Comments Off on Static magnets and copper fail to improve arthritis
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
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
In this Cochrane review, researchers in Australia and the UK evaluated the evidence for directly altering brain activity with electrical stimulation to reduce chronic pain. (more…)
Cochrane Library, Magnets, Pain | Comments Off on Noninvasive brain stimulation to treat chronic pain
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
In this Cochrane review, researchers at the University of Malaya, in Kuala Lumpur, reviewed this common, chronic, recurring condition, which has a prevalence in the UK of 1.5 to 3 per 1000 and is estimated to cost the NHS £400m ($720m; €600m) a year. (more…)
Cochrane Library, Magnets, Ulcers | Comments Off on Electromagnetic therapy for venous leg ulcers
Thursday, September 9th, 2010
The Cochrane Library has reviewed allopathic and CAM nonhormonal options. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Homeopathy, Magnets, Relaxation, Vitamins | Comments Off on Relaxation therapy to manage hot flushes
Thursday, August 12th, 2010
Researchers at the University Medical Centre Utrecht and De Hoogstraat, in The Netherlands surveyed the use of CAM in a large group of Dutch patients with spinal cord injury. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Exercise, Magnets, Marijuana (Cannabinoids), Massage, Pain, Physiotherapy, Spinal Cord, TENS/FNS/VNS | Comments Off on CAM for spinal cord injury pain
Monday, April 12th, 2010
The Mayo Clinic Health Letter makes the connection between static magnets and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
You’ll have to subscribe to read the whole article, but it’s interesting that Mayo places both treatments in the same category. (more…)
Magnets, Migraine, Pain, Tinnitus/Vertigo | Comments Off on Making the connection between static magnets and TMS
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
Prof. Ernst has reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Capsaicin, Carnitine, Magnets, Marijuana (Cannabinoids), Pain-Neuropathic, Prof. Ernst | Comments Off on CAM for neuropathic and neuralgic pain
Monday, October 19th, 2009
People tend to buy them when they’re in a lot of pain. Then, when the pain eases over time they attribute the change to the device.
But researchers from the University of York, in the UK report they are “generally ineffective for managing pain, stiffness, and physical function in osteoarthritis.” (more…)
Copper, Magnets, Osteoarthritis, Pain | Comments Off on Ineffective magnetic bracelets
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009
Researchers from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto reviewed the evidence for complementary therapies. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Chiropractic, Magnets, Pain, TENS/FNS/VNS | Comments Off on CAM for myofascial trigger points and pain syndrome
Friday, July 11th, 2008
The National Center for CAM (NCCAM) has summarized the state of the science. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Biofeedback, Chiropractic, Hypnosis, Magnesium, Magnets, Massage, SAMe, Tai Chi | Comments Off on The NCCAM view of CAM for fibromyalgia
Saturday, June 21st, 2008
One exception might be osteoarthritis. (more…)
Magnets, Pain, Prof. Ernst | Comments Off on Evidence does not support static magnets for pain relief
Friday, December 21st, 2007
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) was effective and safe in this study from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, D. ENERGY THERAPIES, Magnets | Comments Off on Magnets to treat major depression
Friday, November 23rd, 2007
It might be an option for people with major depression who have not responded to conventional antidepressant medications. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Magnets | Comments Off on Transcranial magnetic stimulation for acute treatment of major depression
Tuesday, September 4th, 2007
My thought about this study is that considering the academic and research “pedigree” of the authors (ie, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine [NCCAM], National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research, and Columbia University), why did they settle for such a rudimentary study design?
When you get to the end of this post, consider if this study advanced the state of our knowledge on this topic. (more…)
Magnets, Pain, Pain-Neuropathic | Comments Off on Magnets for lower back pain?
Saturday, September 1st, 2007
And how they compare to the fentanyl (Duragesic) patch. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Magnets, Osteoarthritis, Pain, TENS/FNS/VNS | Comments Off on Comparing CAM options to treat osteoarthritis knee pain
Saturday, April 14th, 2007
Overall, they are positive, at least at the University of Minnesota. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Aromatherapy, CAM Education, Chiropractic, Diet-Nutrition, Herbals, Homeopathy, Magnets, Massage, Religion/ Spirituality | Comments Off on Attitudes of pharmacy faculty and students toward CAM
Saturday, December 23rd, 2006
I was surprised to learn of the popularity of homeopathy among today’s luminaries.
Here’s a list.
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Acupuncture/ pressure, Alexander, Ayurveda, Breathing, Cupping, Diet-Nutrition, Ginger, Ginseng, Herbals, Homeopathy, Magnets, Physiotherapy, Reflexology, TENS/FNS/VNS, Yoga | Comments Off on The use of homeopathy among celebrities
Saturday, November 18th, 2006
The Centers for Disease Control has just published the latest data on the prevalence of diabetes in the US.
- 11% of adults aged 40 to 59 years
- 23% of those 60 and older have diabetes
Is it any wonder that so many CAM therapies are studied in people with diabetes?
A quick listing of CAM entries for diabetes on this blog is provided below. Or, click the button on the right sidebar to see all of the diabetes entries.
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Bed Wetting, Berberine (Goldenseal), Chromium, Cinnamon, Coffee, DHEA, Diabetes Mellitus, Diet-Vegan, Flavonoids (Soy), Ginger, Ginseng, Magnets, Milk Thistle, Pine Bark Extract, Wolfsbane | Comments Off on Prevalence of diabetes in the US in 2006
Sunday, October 1st, 2006
I love the studies on repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). It’s magnet therapy for the 21st century — sort of.
Here’s why the results of this latest study are important.
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Magnets, Pain, Surgery | Comments Off on Magnetic stimulation lowers use of pain meds following gastric bypass surgery