Acupuncture for people with seasonal allergic rhinitis
Researchers from the US, Germany, and China studied the proposed benefits. The results offer an opportunity to compare acupuncture to...
Consumer Alert: “Koff & Kold” and “Kold Sore”
The FDA tells us that Wholistic Herbs Inc. is recalling all of its “Koff & Kold” spray with herbal extract...
Homeopathy for children with atopic dermatitis
Researchers at the Tuscany Regional Homeopathic Reference Centre, in Italy, studied the long-term outcome of children suffering from atopic dermatitis...
Caution when using a neti pot
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals is warning residents about the dangers of the improper use of neti...
Vitamin A and the risk of asthma
Animal research suggests that a vitamin A deficiency adversely affects lung development and promotes airway hyper-responsiveness, which may predispose to...
Does swimming pool attendance affect asthma and allergy risk?
Researchers at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra, in Barcelona, Spain, studied whether swimming in infancy and childhood was associated with asthma...
Failure of a written action plan for children with asthma
Guidelines from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program stipulate that self-management for asthma should include a written action plan....
The value of breathing training in asthma
Surveys suggest many people with asthma use it, often without the knowledge of their healthcare providers. Researchers at the University...
Air cleaners and air quality for children with asthma
Researchers at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, in Baltimore, Maryland, looked for any change in air quality and...
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A systematic review of reflexology
Prof. Ernst has reviewed all the studies.
Yoga as a treatment for asthma
Prof. Ernst and a colleague reviewed the evidence.
Benefits of aerobic training in people with asthma
Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo, in Brazil report it “may be especially useful for patients with higher degrees...
Benefits of aerobic training on quality of life in asthma patients
Yes, aerobic exercise training improves aerobic fitness and reduces dyspnea in asthmatics. However, its effect on psychological distress and symptoms...
Review of herbals to treat asthma
Today is Worlds Asthma Day. So, researchers from the UK and China reviewed the evidence supporting the use of herbs...
CAM use by children with asthma
Today is World Asthma Day. So, researchers at the Universite de Montreal, in Quebec, surveyed CAM use and factors associated...
Ten-Cha to treat house dust mite allergic rhinitis
In Japan and China, Ten-Cha is a commonly used complementary alternative medicine for allergic rhinitis. Researchers in China studied Ten-Cha...
Environmental factors that increase wheezing in children
Dr. Gordon Bloomberg is professor of pediatrics in the Division of Allergy, Immunology and Pulmonary Medicine at Washington University School...
Relaxation and prayer among people with asthma
During the National Conference in Pediatric Psychology, researchers at the University of Cincinnati reported that urban adolescents with asthma might...
Response to fermented red ginseng in allergic rhinitis
Many reports state that Panax ginseng and fermented red ginseng have anti-inflammatory effects. Researchers at Seoul National University College of...
Review: Peppermint (Manta piperita)
It’s a popular herb used in many forms (ie, oil, leaf, leaf extract, and leaf water). Researchers at the San...