Archive for the 'Jet Lag' Category
Friday, November 5th, 2010
Evidence for CAM to treat depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been reviewed by researchers at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, in Kenner.
Here’s what we know. (more…)
ADHD, Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Inositol, Jet Lag, Kava, Melatonin, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Passionflower, Saffron, SAMe, Sleep (Insomnia), St. John's Wort, Valerian, Vitamins | Comments Off on Review of CAM for behavioral health
Monday, January 14th, 2008
Researchers from Los Angeles reviewed the literature and found acupuncture holds promise but,… surprise … more research is needed.
Here’s what we know today. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Asthma/Allergy, Bed Wetting, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Children, Diarrhea/Constipation, Elderly, Enuresis (bed wetting), Epilepsy/Seizures, Glaucoma, Jet Lag, Nausea/Vomiting, Osteoarthritis, Retinopathy, Sleep Apnea | Comments Off on Acupuncture for children
Friday, September 21st, 2007
It has been reported in 3 people. (more…)
Aloe Vera, Chaparral, Germander, Inositol, Jet Lag, Liver Disease, Mistletoe | Comments Off on Acute liver disease associated with taking aloe vera by mouth
Monday, July 16th, 2007
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released its biennial revision of “the yellow book,” a health guide for international travel.
It’s comprehensive. The focus here is on Chapter 6: Jet Lag. (more…)
Caffeine, Diet-Nutrition, Epilepsy/Seizures, Jet Lag, Melatonin | Comments Off on CDC reviews CAM options to minimize jet lag
Wednesday, April 11th, 2007
The pros and cons of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) can be found here and here. Concern over massive switching from incandescent to CFLs in order to save the environment centers on the risk of toxicity from mercury used in the manufacture of CFLs.
The risk of mercury toxicity is also relevant to CAM in light of the inclusion of mercury in Ayurvedic medicines. (more…)
Headache/Migraine, Heartburn, Heavy Metals, Jet Lag, Stress | Comments Off on Got signs and symptoms of mercury poisoning?
Wednesday, March 14th, 2007
“No Jet-Lag” is promoted as a “unique homeopathic remedy” that “offers a convenient solution to jet lag.”
There’s also a published study in Aviation, Space and Environment Medicine (1998, Vol 69, Issue 8) that supports its claims — or so the manufacturer states.
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Jet Lag | Comments Off on “No Jet-Lag” and the elusive clinical trial
Sunday, March 11th, 2007
Fatigue and impaired daytime functioning, confusion, altered timing of bowel movements, and sleep disturbance are all signs of jet lag. An article on Medscape lists options to manage jet lag.
The article covers many treatment options. CAM options are listed here.
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Caffeine, Diet-Nutrition, Jet Lag, Light Therapy | Comments Off on Complementary options to reduce jet lag
Wednesday, December 13th, 2006
The FDA is cracking down on companies that sell quinine-containing products such as Qualaquin for non-approved uses. Their concern is over the risks of quinine to treat leg cramps.
What’s the risk?
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Cochrane Library, Cramps, FDA/FTC/CDC, Jet Lag, Magnesium, Malaria, Pregnancy, Vitamins | Comments Off on FDA warns against using quinine to treat leg cramps. Options, please?