Archive for the 'Relaxation' Category
Thursday, December 8th, 2011
Therapeutic music is music with integrated RHS frequency of 60 beats/min.
During the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, researchers from Germany studied whether therapeutic music might lead to more correct positioning and the need for fewer verification films. (more…)
Art, Music, Dance, Relaxation | Comments Off on Benefits of therapeutic music during radiotherapy
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Dyspnea (difficulty breathing) is a cardinal symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Its severity and magnitude increase as the disease progresses, leading to significant disability and a negative effect on quality of life.
Here are the Canadian Thoracic Society clinical practice guidelines, with emphasis on CAM. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Art, Music, Dance, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, COPD, Relaxation | Comments Off on Limits of CAM: Dyspnea in patients with COPD
Sunday, October 23rd, 2011
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, in Sweden, compared the effects of exercise and topiramate (Topamax) in migraine prevention. (more…)
Exercise, Migraine, Relaxation | Comments Off on Exercise to prevent migraine
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
MayoClinic.com tells us, “When fibromyalgia pain or fatigue is severe, you might not be thinking clearly… Having a plan to follow gives you a sense of control over your signs and symptoms.” (more…)
Breathing, Fibromyalgia, Meditation, Relaxation | Comments Off on Plan to treat fibromyalgia pain in advance
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
Some are effective, some are promising, according to researchers from the University of North Carolina, in Chapel Hill. (more…)
Biofeedback, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Fibromyalgia, Hypnosis, Pain, Relaxation | Comments Off on Are psychological treatments effective for fibromyalgia pain?
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
Bradypnea (slow breathing) was studied by researchers at the University of Florence, in Italy. (more…)
Art, Music, Dance, High Blood Pressure, Relaxation | Comments Off on Lowering blood pressure with music-guided slow breathing
Thursday, May 19th, 2011
I’ve largely ignored these studies in the past, but perhaps it’s worth a second look.
To start, this 1993 study by Dr. David Eisenberg, who is now the director of Complementary and Integrative Medical Therapies at Harvard University, is considered a landmark in the field of “unconventional medicine.” (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Biofeedback, CAM Use, Chiropractic, Diet-Mediterranean, E. DIETARY, Exercise, Guided Imagery, Hypnosis, Massage, Relaxation, Religion/ Spirituality, Vitamins | Comments Off on CAM in the US: Patterns of use
Thursday, May 5th, 2011
Dr. Frank Andrasik (photo) at the University of West Florida, in Pensacola has reviewed the evidence for each category of biofeedback.
Here’s what we know about preventive or acute therapy for migraine. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, B. MANIPULATIVE METHODS, Biofeedback, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Headache/Migraine, Hypnosis, Relaxation, TENS/FNS/VNS | Comments Off on Review: Biofeedback for headache
Thursday, April 21st, 2011
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota, reviewed allopathic and CAM options.
Let’s focus on CAM. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Black/Blue Cohosh, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, DHEA, Dong Quai, Evening Primrose, Exercise, Flavonoids (Soy), Ginseng, Hypnosis, Menopause, Relaxation, Vitamins, Yam Extract, Yoga | Comments Off on Review: CAM to treat menopausal vasomotor symptoms
Friday, April 15th, 2011
During the National Conference in Pediatric Psychology, researchers at the University of Cincinnati reported that urban adolescents with asthma might experience worse outcomes when not using spiritual coping. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, Relaxation, Religion/ Spirituality | Comments Off on Relaxation and prayer among people with asthma
Sunday, April 10th, 2011
Chronic insomnia affects nearly 16% of adults and up to 25% of children.
If you’re in this group, researchers from the University of North Texas list non-drug treatment options that will prepare you for your doctor’s visit. (more…)
Children, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Relaxation, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments Off on Treatment options for insomnia in children and adults
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
The benefits of 2 self-help training programs (multimodal cognitive-behavioral training [CBT] and applied relaxation [AR]) presented via the Internet were compared by researchers from the University of Göttingen, in Germany. (more…)
Children, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Electronic Media, Headache/Migraine, Pain, Relaxation | Comments Off on Using the Internet to manage headache in children
Monday, February 21st, 2011
Researchers at Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, in Brazil, reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Art, Music, Dance, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Relaxation, Sleep (Insomnia), Tai Chi, Yoga | Comments Off on Review: Mind-body treatments for insomnia
Saturday, January 29th, 2011
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston, tested cognitive behavioral therapy in adults who were also treated with drugs but still experiencing significant symptoms. (more…)
ADHD, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Relaxation | Comments Off on Cognitive behavioral therapy for ADHD
Monday, January 17th, 2011
Researchers from the University of Virginia Health System, in Charlottesville reviewed yoga and/or meditation-based programs, tai chi, and other relaxation practices, including muscle relaxation and breath-based techniques, relaxation response training, and low-frequency sound-wave therapy. (more…)
Meditation, Menopause, Relaxation, Tai Chi, Yoga | Comments Off on Review: Mind body therapies for menopausal symptoms
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
Saturday, September 18th, 2010
Researchers from several US medical schools surveyed the students. (more…)
Aromatherapy, Breathing, CAM Education, E. DIETARY, Herbals, Massage, Meditation, Relaxation, Yoga | Comments Off on Survey of American medical students about CAM
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
Saturday, July 17th, 2010
Researchers in the US and Canada evaluated massage, humor therapy, and relaxation/imagery for reducing distress associated with pediatric stem cell transplantation. (more…)
Art, Music, Dance, Cancer, Children, Guided Imagery, Massage, Relaxation | Comments Off on CAM for children undergoing stem cell transplants
Thursday, May 13th, 2010
Just don’t call it yoga!
Klinik Roderbirken der Deutschen Rentenversicherung, in Germany reported their findings during the EuroPREVENT 2010 meeting. (more…)
Heart Disease, Relaxation, Yoga | Comments Off on Benefits of yoga for lowering blood pressure in cardiac-rehab pateints