Researchers at the University of North Carolina, in Chapel Hill, reviewed active and passive treatment programs.
Here’s what we know. Continue reading Review: CAM for low back pain
Category Archives: Yoga
Effects of gentle yoga on sleep
Researchers at the University of Washington, in Seattle, studied changes in sleep in older women with osteoarthritis. Continue reading Effects of gentle yoga on sleep
Looking for mechanisms to explain stress reduction with yoga
Studies commonly report less stress among people who practice yoga. Examples are here in pregnancy, here among musicians, and here in healthy women and cancer survivors.
This study, by Ohio State University researchers searched for the mechanism underlying the benefit. Continue reading Looking for mechanisms to explain stress reduction with yoga
Body image and eating behavior disorders among yoga/Pilates students
Researchers at the University of Minnesota looked for an association. Continue reading Body image and eating behavior disorders among yoga/Pilates students
Is yoga safe for people with heart failure?
Apparently so, according to researchers at the University of California, in San Francisco.
And, others agree. Continue reading Is yoga safe for people with heart failure?
Benefits of yoga in cancer survivors
Researchers at the Cancer Centers of the Carolinas, in Seneca, South Carolina, studied the effects of the Yoga for Cancer Survivors (YOCAS) program on sleep, fatigue, and quality of life.
The results were reported during the annual American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting. Continue reading Benefits of yoga in cancer survivors
Yoga as a treatment for asthma
Prof. Ernst and a colleague reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Yoga as a treatment for asthma
Yoga for women with primary dysmenorrhea
Researchers at Islamic Azad University, in Rasht, Iran, studied the effect of yoga on dysmenorrhea — cramping pain in the lower abdomen occurring just before or during menstruation, in the absence of other diseases. Continue reading Yoga for women with primary dysmenorrhea
Review: CAM to treat menopausal vasomotor symptoms
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota, reviewed allopathic and CAM options.
Let’s focus on CAM. Continue reading Review: CAM to treat menopausal vasomotor symptoms
Yoga practice may help ward off cold and flu
Ms. Sasha Britton shares her thoughts on a recent NPR story that reviews evidence that may help keep you from something that everyone dreads — catching a cold or flu this season. Continue reading Yoga practice may help ward off cold and flu
Yoga and Pilates: Is there an association with body image and eating disorders
Researchers at the University of Minnesota, reviewed data from Project EAT (Eating and Activity in Teens and Young Adults) — a study of factors that influence eating habits of adolescents. Continue reading Yoga and Pilates: Is there an association with body image and eating disorders
An Ernst review: Yoga for menopausal symptoms
Prof. Ernst and colleagues reviewed the evidence and found it insufficient. Continue reading An Ernst review: Yoga for menopausal symptoms
Review: CAM for anxiety and related conditions
Researchers at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, in Greenville, North Carolina tell us, “The number of people with psychiatric disorders who use CAM is on the rise,… estimates of CAM use range from 8% to 57%.” Most of this is to treat anxiety and depression.
Is it worth the effort? Continue reading Review: CAM for anxiety and related conditions
Yoga for people with atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that commonly causes poor blood flow to the body.
During the annual American College of Cardiology meeting, researchers at the University of Kansas Hospital, in Kansas City, reported results from the first study to examine the benefits of yoga on patients with atrial fibrillation. Continue reading Yoga for people with atrial fibrillation
Multidimensional benefits of yoga for patients with fibromyalgia
Just once a week improved pain, fatigue, and depression, according to researchers at Oregon Health & Science University, in Portland. Continue reading Multidimensional benefits of yoga for patients with fibromyalgia
Cognitive behavioral therapy for tinnitus
Tinnitus is hearing a sound in the ear or in the head in the absence of external acoustic stimulation.
This Cochrane review assessed whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective in managing this condition. Continue reading Cognitive behavioral therapy for tinnitus
Does exercise relieve the symptoms of depression?
Researchers at the University of Washington Department of Family Medicine, in Tacoma, provide a pity review. Continue reading Does exercise relieve the symptoms of depression?
So, just how good is exercise to treat depression?
It’s very good, according to researchers at the University of Washington Department of Family Medicine, in Tacoma.
Here’s what we know. Continue reading So, just how good is exercise to treat depression?
Review: Mind-body treatments for insomnia
Researchers at Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, in Brazil, reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Review: Mind-body treatments for insomnia
Benefits of yoga in healthy women and cancer survivors
Researchers from Oregon Health & Science University, in Portland report positive results in healthy women.
Then, we review yoga in cancer, with emphasis in breast cancer patients.
Continue reading Benefits of yoga in healthy women and cancer survivors