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The authors tell us, “Yoga is considered a mind-body type of complementary and alternative medicine practice. Continue reading Mayo Clinic lists the benefits of yoga
Category Archives: Cancer
CAM options to treat chronic constipation
Chronic constipation is common among the elderly and women. Doctors prescribe various treatments, and patients often use over-the-counter remedies.
Researchers at Queen’s University, in Kingston, Ontario, reviewed the evidence and provide perspective. Continue reading CAM options to treat chronic constipation
Review: Near legendary status of vitamin D
Medscape has posted a review by researchers at West Virginia University, in Morgantown. Continue reading Review: Near legendary status of vitamin D
Do diet soft drinks predispose to obesity?
During the American Diabetes Association 71st Scientific Sessions, researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio reported on (abstract 0062-OR) the relationship between drinking diet soft drinks and long-term changes in waist circumference. Continue reading Do diet soft drinks predispose to obesity?
Sunless tanning products: Beliefs and practice
Researchers at Emory University School of Medicine, in Atlanta, Georgia, studied the effects of sunless tanning products on tanning behaviors. Continue reading Sunless tanning products: Beliefs and practice
Effect of vitamin D supplements on cancer and fracture risks
Researchers in Boston and Japan, reviewed the effects of vitamin D with or without calcium supplementation. Continue reading Effect of vitamin D supplements on cancer and fracture risks
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy treated with acupuncture
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy can produce severe neurological deficits and neuropathic pain.
Researchers at the University Medical Center, in Hamburg, Germany, evaluated the response to acupuncture. Continue reading Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy treated with acupuncture
St John’s wort and hot flushes in women with breast cancer history
There are few effective treatments for hot flushes in post-menopausal breast cancer survivors.
During the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina reported the results from a pilot study. Continue reading St John’s wort and hot flushes in women with breast cancer history
Acupuncture to prevent dry mouth after radiation therapy
Xerostomia (dry mouth) after head/neck radiation is a common problem among cancer patients, and available treatments are of little benefit.
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center determined whether acupuncture can prevent xerostomia among head/neck patients undergoing radiotherapy. Continue reading Acupuncture to prevent dry mouth after radiation therapy
Reviewing the reviews of tai chi
Prof. Ernst and a colleague critically evaluated the systematic reviews of tai chi for any improvement of medical conditions or clinical symptoms. Continue reading Reviewing the reviews of tai chi
Physical activity and the risk of cancer
The National Cancer Institute has summarized the effects. Continue reading Physical activity and the risk of cancer
Scientific basis for yoga
Dr. Timothy McCall, writing at YogaJournal.com, makes the case for yoga.
Here’s what we know. Continue reading Scientific basis for yoga
Review: Benefits of yoga in people with cancer
Researchers at National Taiwan University, in Taipei, conducted a meta-analysis on the effects of yoga in patients with cancer. Continue reading Review: Benefits of yoga in people with cancer
Vitamin E and an increased risk of prostate cancer
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. Continue reading Vitamin E and an increased risk of prostate cancer
Risky business: Tanning salons
Everyone knows, or should know, that exposure to UV radiation — from the sun or artificial sources such as sunlamps in tanning beds — increases the risk of developing skin cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
Here are other risks to consider. Continue reading Risky business: Tanning salons
Hybrid broccoli
The Financial Times reports, “A new hybrid variety richer in chemicals linked to a reduced risk of cancer and cardiovascular problems goes on sale on Tuesday” in the UK.
Here’s what we know. Continue reading Hybrid broccoli
Lower your risk for prostate cancer
There’s no sure way to prevent prostate cancer, according to the Mayo Clinic staff, but here are their dietary recommendations. Continue reading Lower your risk for prostate cancer
Is there a role for vitamin D in cancer prevention?
Cancer-related considerations didn’t figure prominently in the new Dietary Reference Intakes for vitamin D established by the Institute of Medicine (IOM).
Here’s what we know, according to the IOM. Continue reading Is there a role for vitamin D in cancer prevention?
Review: Broad benefits with the Mediterranean diet
A couple of years ago, researchers at the University of Florence, in Italy, reviewed the effects of the Mediterranean diet on the risk of death and the occurrence of Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s diseases.
Now, they’ve updated their findings. Continue reading Review: Broad benefits with the Mediterranean diet
The science of vitamin D
NutraIngredients.com has a review. Continue reading The science of vitamin D