Archive for the 'H. CHEMICALS' 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
Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
People with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) have abnormalities in their blood vessels. The most common manifestation is spontaneous and recurrent nosebleeds (epistaxis). More on HHT is here.
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Sinus Center, in Baltimore, Maryland, studied the effects of sesame/rose geranium oil. (more…)
Bleeding Disorders, H. CHEMICALS | Comments Off on Topical sesame/rose geranium oil treats hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
Wednesday, June 20th, 2012
About 15 years ago, researchers in the US published the results of a study showing that taking selenium supplements lowered the risk of prostate cancer.
Now, researchers in the UK have examined all the available evidence for selenium intake, selenium levels in the body, and prostate cancer risk. (more…)
Cancer, Prostate, Selenium | Comments Off on Does selenium reduce the risk for prostate cancer?
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
Using data from a study of pregnant women from an inland area in the US South, researchers at Duke University, in Durham, North Carolina, sought to understand the fish consumption habits and associated mercury levels. (more…)
Elderly, Heavy Metals, Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Comments Off on Demographics and the risk for high mercury levels?
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
Researchers at Klein Buendel Inc, in Golden, Colotrado, examined compliance with sunscreen advice at ski areas in western North America. (more…)
Cancer, Sunscreen | Comments Off on Few skiers use sunscreen as directed
Sunday, December 11th, 2011
Researchers in the US and UK investigated the effect of selenium on lipid blood levels. (more…)
Cholesterol/Lipids, Selenium | Comments Off on Selenium supplements in adults with high cholesterol
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
Dietary supplement use has steadily increased since the 1970s.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health estimated dietary supplement use based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003–2006, a nationally representative survey. (more…)
Chromium, Herbals, Iron, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamins, Zinc | Comments Off on Increasing popularity of dietary supplements
Thursday, October 13th, 2011
The Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT) found no reduction in risk of prostate cancer with vitamin E supplements.
As a follow-up, researchers in the US determined the long-term effect of vitamin E and selenium in relatively healthy men. (more…)
Cancer, Prostate, Selenium, Vitamin D | Comments Off on Vitamin E and an increased risk of prostate cancer
Monday, September 26th, 2011
Wilson disease is a genetic disorder that affects copper storage, leading to liver failure and neurologic deterioration.
Researchers at the University Hospital of Heidelberg, in Germany, studied the long-term outcomes copper chelators vs zinc salts. (more…)
Copper, Zinc | Comments Off on Value of zinc to treat Wilson disease
Saturday, June 25th, 2011
During the New Clinical Drug Evaluation Unit Meeting, researchers at David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, reported that adding tai chi to escitalopram (Lexapro, Cipralex, Seroplex) treatment further reduced the severity of depression. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Elderly, Folic Acid, SAMe, Tai Chi | Comments Off on Adding tai chi improves antidepressant drug therapy
Saturday, May 21st, 2011
Upper respiratory tract infections frequently exacerbate chronic-obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Researchers in Indonesia and Switzerland evaluated the effect of Echinacea purpurea + micronutrients in order to reduce the severity of these infections. (more…)
COPD, Echinacea, Selenium, Vitamins, Zinc | Comments Off on Lack of effect of an Echinacea cocktail on exacerbations of COPD
Friday, May 6th, 2011
High-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (HGPIN) is a precursor of invasive prostate cancer (PCa). Some preliminary evidence suggests vitamin E, selenium, and soy protein may prevent progression of HGPIN to PCa.
Researchers at Princess Margaret Hospital, in Toronto, Ontario tested this hypothesis. (more…)
Cancer, Flavonoids (Soy), Prostate, Selenium, Vitamins | Comments Off on Vitamin E, selenium, + soy to treat prostate cancer?
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines for hand hygiene state that alcohol-based hand wipes are not an effective substitute for alcohol-based hand rub or hand washing with an antimicrobial soap and water.
So, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, in Pennsylvania upped the alcohol content of the wipes. (more…)
Alcohol Sanitizers, Infection | Comments Off on Improving alcohol-based hand wipes
Friday, April 15th, 2011
The American Psychiatric Association’s Task Force on Complementary and Alternative Medicine reviewed the evidence and report their findings.
Here are their findings. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Exercise, Folic Acid, Light Therapy, Mindfulness, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, SAMe, St. John's Wort | Comments Off on CAM for major depressive therapy
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
Researchers at Goulds Naturopathica, in Hobart TAS, Australia, reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Exercise, Folic Acid, Lavender, Light Therapy, Mindfulness, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Rhodiola Rosea, Saffron, SAMe, St. John's Wort | Comments Off on CAM (not St John’s wort) to treat depression
Saturday, February 19th, 2011
Medscape reports from the 50th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy that researchers at the University of Minneapolis, in Minnesota, studied high school wrestlers who used skin wipes after each match during a marathon day of wrestling.
The objective was to compare soap and water to alcohol swabs. (more…)
Alcohol Sanitizers, Infection | Comments Off on Soap and water wipes reduce infections in wrestlers
Sunday, January 9th, 2011
During the XVIII International AIDS Conference, researchers at Florida International University, in Miami, and other institutions in the US and Botswana reported the benefits of micronutrients. (more…)
HIV/AIDS, Selenium, Vitamins | Comments Off on Benefits of micronutrients in people with HIV
Saturday, January 8th, 2011
HIV infection and the long-term use of antiretroviral drugs are associated with increased mitochondrial damage and oxidative stress.
During the XVIII International AIDS Conference, researchers at Florida International University, in Miami, and other institutions in the US reported beneficial effects of antioxidant supplementation on immune function and reducing mitochondrial damage. (more…)
A. ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, HIV/AIDS, Selenium, Vitamins | Comments Off on Benefits of antioxidant treatment in patients with HIV
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
Friday, November 5th, 2010
Evidence for CAM to treat depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been reviewed by researchers at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, in Kenner.
Here’s what we know. (more…)
ADHD, Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Inositol, Jet Lag, Kava, Melatonin, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Passionflower, Saffron, SAMe, Sleep (Insomnia), St. John's Wort, Valerian, Vitamins | Comments Off on Review of CAM for behavioral health