The C.A.M. Report
Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Fair, Balanced, and to the Point
  • About this web log

    This blog ran from 2006 to 2016 and was intended as an objective and dispassionate source of information on the latest CAM research. Since my background is in pharmacy and allopathic medicine, I view all CAM as advancing through the development pipeline to eventually become integrated into mainstream medical practice. Some will succeed while others fail. But all are treated fairly here.

  • About the author

    John Russo, Jr., PharmD, is president of The MedCom Resource, Inc. Previously, he was senior vice president of medical communications at www.Vicus.com, a complementary and alternative medicine website.

  • Common sense considerations

    The material on this weblog is for informational purposes. It is not medical advice or counsel. Be smart, consult your health professional before using CAM.

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    Archive for the 'Diverticular Disease' Category

    Review: Chiropractic for gastrointestinal problems

    Thursday, February 10th, 2011

    Are chiropractic treatments effective for gastrointestinal disorders?

    Prof. Ernst has reviewed the evidence. (more…)

    Food restriction and diverticular disease

    Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

    Eating nuts, corn, and popcorn don’t increase the risk of diverticulosis (pouches in the lining of the colon that bulge through weak spots) or its complications, according to researchers from the US and Canada. (more…)