Archive for the 'Nausea/Vomiting' Category
Monday, July 11th, 2016
This product, when used as directed, produces an industrial bleach that can cause serious harm.
Swallowing doses of this bleach, such as those recommended in the labeling can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and symptoms of severe dehydration. (more…)
Acne/Rosacea, Cancer, Common Cold, Consumer Alert, Diarrhea/Constipation, FDA/FTC/CDC, HIV/AIDS, Liver Disease, Nausea/Vomiting | Comments Off on Consumer Alert: Miracle Mineral Supplement aka MMS
Monday, February 25th, 2013
Maintenance acupuncture is recommended following successful clinic-based acupuncture.
Researchers at the University of Manchester, UK, assessed the effectiveness of self-maintenance acupuncture in the management of cancer-related fatigue (CRF). (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Cancer, Nausea/Vomiting | Comments Off on Self-acupuncture among people with beast cancer
Saturday, November 17th, 2012
In 2009, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported that more than 13,000 emergency room visits were associated with energy drinks.
Now, The New York Times tells us, FDA reports the caffeine drink, 5-hour Energy, may have been involved in 13 deaths over the past four years.
There’s no absolute proof that these drinks were the sole cause of these events. And the makers of 5-Hour Energy and Monster Energy insist their products are safe and unrelated to the problems reported to the FDA.
Regardless. (more…)
Bleeding Disorders, Diarrhea/Constipation, Headache/Migraine, Heart Disease, Nausea/Vomiting, Psychosis | Comments Off on Risks due to energy drinks
Monday, October 15th, 2012
As legislators dive headlong into legalization of marijuana, there is growing evidence that they may be harming their most loyal constituents.
Researchers at Temple University Hospital, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, reviewed what has become known as Cannabinoid Hyperemesis (severe and excessive vomiting) Syndrome.
As you read this summary it might be useful to consider the value of Pennsylvania detoxification programs.
(more…)
Marijuana (Cannabinoids), Nausea/Vomiting | Comments Off on Cyclic nausea and vomiting due to marijuana use
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
Acupuncture is often recommended for obstetrical and gynecological (Ob/Gyn) conditions.
Prof. Ernst has reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Nausea/Vomiting, Pain, PMS/Dysmenorrhea, Pregnancy | Comments Off on Acupuncture in Ob/Gyn
Thursday, October 27th, 2011
Researchers at the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, compared acupuncture to nurse-led supportive care in patients with incurable cancer. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Nausea/Vomiting, Pain, Palliative/End of Life | Comments Off on Is there benefit from acupuncture in palliative care?
Sunday, September 18th, 2011
Although early studies were negative, Dr. Brent Bauer at the Mayo Clinic summarized 2 studies that support its use. (more…)
Ginger, Nausea/Vomiting | Comments Off on Ginger for nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
During the Clinical Oncological Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting, researchers at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, in Perth, Western Australia reported less distress, and improvements in pain, fatigue, nausea, appetite, sleep, breathing and bowel function. (more…)
Aromatherapy, Breathing, Cancer, Meditation, Nausea/Vomiting, Pain, Reflexology, Reiki, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments Off on Using CAM to improve the lives of cancer patients
Saturday, April 9th, 2011
Prof. Ernst and colleagues report, “All studies [of moxibustion] have a high risk of bias.”
And that’s the good news. (more…)
Cancer, Moxibustion, Nausea/Vomiting | Comments Off on Review: Moxibustion for cancer care
Sunday, October 24th, 2010
Testing by the MHRA (Britain’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) found that these supposedly natural products contain an undeclared pharmaceutical ingredient called sibutramine (Meridia). (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, ConsumerLab, Nausea/Vomiting, Obesity, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments Off on Consumer Alert: Payouji tea and Pai You Guo Slim Capsules
Friday, October 8th, 2010
So good they had to name it “slimming” twice.
Unfortunately, Slimming Beauty contains the active pharmaceutical ingredient sibutramine (Meridia), a stimulant. And the marketer, Beautiful Health Inc., formerly LL Health and Beauty, failed to list it among the ingredients on the label. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Consumer Alert, FDA/FTC/CDC, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Nausea/Vomiting, Obesity, Stroke | Comments Off on Consumer Alert: Slimming Beauty Bitter Orange Slimming Capsules
Saturday, September 11th, 2010
There are lots of options but little high-quality scientific support for any of them, according to this Cochrane review. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Cochrane Library, Ginger, Nausea/Vomiting, Vitamin D | Comments Off on Options to treat nauesa and vomiting in early pregnancy
Saturday, February 6th, 2010
Dr. Ting Bao (photo) from The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, in Baltimore, Maryland tells us, “Despite recent advances in pharmacologic antiemetic therapy, additional treatment for breakthrough chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting is needed. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Cancer, Nausea/Vomiting | Comments Off on Acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Sunday, November 15th, 2009
Researches from the University of Western Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia reviewed the effectiveness of acupuncture during pregnancy and birthing. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Nausea/Vomiting, Pain, Pregnancy | Comments Off on Does acupuncture have a role during pregnancy?
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009
 Researchers at Shahid Beheshti Medical Science University in Tehran, Iran report it was effective. (more…)
Ginger, Nausea/Vomiting, Pregnancy | Comments Off on Ginger for nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
Thursday, February 5th, 2009
 This study assessed magnetic acupressure to prevent nausea and vomiting following ear-nose-throat (ENT) or gynecological surgeries.
But should we apply these findings to other forms of acupuncture? (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Nausea/Vomiting, Surgery | Comments Off on Magnetic acupuncture for post-op nausea and vomiting
Saturday, January 17th, 2009
 Massage is a popular adjunct to cancer palliation.
And, Prof. Ernst says “the evidence is encouraging. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Cancer, Fatigue, Massage, Nausea/Vomiting, Pain, Palliative/End of Life, Prof. Ernst, Stress Management | Comments Off on Massage therapy for cancer palliative care
Sunday, October 26th, 2008
 Researchers from Saarland University in Homburg, Germany report it “seems to be effective.” (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Cancer, Children, Nausea/Vomiting | Comments Off on Acupuncture for nausea and vomiting in kids with cancer
Saturday, October 11th, 2008
 Cochrane doesn’t explain why this review, which was prepared by researchers at the Marie Curie Palliative Care Research and Development Unit in London, was published and then withdrawn.
But just labeling it peaks my interest. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Aromatherapy, Cancer, Cochrane Library, Fatigue, Massage, Nausea/Vomiting, Pain | Comments Off on WITHDRAWN: Aromatherapy and massage for cancer.
Thursday, September 18th, 2008
Professor Ernst presents an overview of Cochrane reviews on acupuncture. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Cochrane Library, Headache/Migraine, Nausea/Vomiting, Pain, Prof. Ernst | Comments Off on Acupuncture: What’s the evidence