Archive for the 'Asthma/Allergy' Category
Saturday, February 23rd, 2013
Researchers from the US, Germany, and China studied the proposed benefits.
The results offer an opportunity to compare acupuncture to other treatment options. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Asthma/Allergy | Comments Off on Acupuncture for people with seasonal allergic rhinitis
Monday, February 13th, 2012
The FDA tells us that Wholistic Herbs Inc. is recalling all of its “Koff & Kold” spray with herbal extract and “Kold Sore” spray with liquid sea mineral. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, Common Cold, Consumer Alert, Cough, FDA/FTC/CDC, Infection, Shingles | Comments Off on Consumer Alert: “Koff & Kold” and “Kold Sore”
Monday, January 9th, 2012
Researchers at the Tuscany Regional Homeopathic Reference Centre, in Italy, studied the long-term outcome of children suffering from atopic dermatitis (the most common form of eczema) after an about 8 years. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Asthma/Allergy, Children, Dermatitis, Homeopathy | Comments Off on Homeopathy for children with atopic dermatitis
Monday, December 19th, 2011
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals is warning residents about the dangers of the improper use of neti pots. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, Consumer Alert, Infection | Comments Off on Caution when using a neti pot
Thursday, December 1st, 2011
Animal research suggests that a vitamin A deficiency adversely affects lung development and promotes airway hyper-responsiveness, which may predispose to asthma.
Now, researchers at Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, in Maryland, examined the long-term effects of vitamin A supplementation early in life on asthma risk. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, Pregnancy, Vitamins | Comments Off on Vitamin A and the risk of asthma
Monday, November 7th, 2011
Researchers at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra, in Barcelona, Spain, studied whether swimming in infancy and childhood was associated with asthma and allergic symptoms at age 7 and 10 years. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy | Comments Off on Does swimming pool attendance affect asthma and allergy risk?
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
Guidelines from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program stipulate that self-management for asthma should include a written action plan.
Researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine, in Seattle, measured the association between a written action plan and asthma outcomes in inner-city children. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, CAM Education | Comments Off on Failure of a written action plan for children with asthma
Monday, October 24th, 2011
Surveys suggest many people with asthma use it, often without the knowledge of their healthcare providers.
Researchers at the University of Southampton, in the UK, reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, Breathing | Comments Off on The value of breathing training in asthma
Sunday, October 2nd, 2011
Researchers at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, in Baltimore, Maryland, looked for any change in air quality and symptoms in children with asthma. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, Children | Comments Off on Air cleaners and air quality for children with asthma
Thursday, June 16th, 2011
Prof. Ernst has reviewed all the studies. (more…)
Alzheimer's Dementia, Asthma/Allergy, Cancer, Headache/Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Menopause, Menstruation, Pain-Back, PMS/Dysmenorrhea, Pregnancy, Reflexology, Surgery | Comments Off on A systematic review of reflexology
Sunday, June 12th, 2011
Prof. Ernst and a colleague reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, Yoga | Comments Off on Yoga as a treatment for asthma
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011
Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo, in Brazil report it “may be especially useful for patients with higher degrees of psychosocial distress.” (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, Exercise | Comments Off on Benefits of aerobic training in people with asthma
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
Yes, aerobic exercise training improves aerobic fitness and reduces dyspnea in asthmatics. However, its effect on psychological distress and symptoms is poorly understood.
Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo, in Brazil, studied the role of aerobic training on quality of life and psychological distress in patients with moderate or severe persistent asthma. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, Exercise | Comments Off on Benefits of aerobic training on quality of life in asthma patients
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
Today is Worlds Asthma Day.
So, researchers from the UK and China reviewed the evidence supporting the use of herbs and plant extracts to manage asthma. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, Boswellia, Eucalyptus, Herbals, Pine Bark Extract | Comments Off on Review of herbals to treat asthma
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
Today is World Asthma Day.
So, researchers at the Universite de Montreal, in Quebec, surveyed CAM use and factors associated with its use. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, CAM Use | Comments Off on CAM use by children with asthma
Sunday, April 24th, 2011
In Japan and China, Ten-Cha is a commonly used complementary alternative medicine for allergic rhinitis.
Researchers in China studied Ten-Cha (Rubus suavissimus), which is commonly known as either Sweet Tea Extract or Chinese Blackberry Extract. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, Chinese Medicine | Comments Off on Ten-Cha to treat house dust mite allergic rhinitis
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
Dr. Gordon Bloomberg is professor of pediatrics in the Division of Allergy, Immunology and Pulmonary Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine, in St Louis, Missouri.
He has reviewed the influence of factors that affect recurrent wheezing in young children. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, Children, Diet-Mediterranean, Diet-Nutrition, E. DIETARY | Comments Off on Environmental factors that increase wheezing in children
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
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
Many reports state that Panax ginseng and fermented red ginseng have anti-inflammatory effects.
Researchers at Seoul National University College of Medicine, in Korea, studied fermented red ginseng. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, Ginseng | Comments Off on Response to fermented red ginseng in allergic rhinitis
Sunday, April 10th, 2011
It’s a popular herb used in many forms (ie, oil, leaf, leaf extract, and leaf water).
Researchers at the San Diego-Rady Children’s Hospital, in California, compiled what’s known. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, Peppermint Oil, Peppermint Oil | Comments Off on Review: Peppermint (Manta piperita)