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
Category Archives: J. CONDITIONS TO TREAT
Coenzyme Q(10) supplementation in obese people
Researchers at Yonsei University College of Medicine, in Seoul, Republic of Korea, studied changes in metabolic parameters, inflammatory markers, arterial stiffness, and fatigue. Continue reading Coenzyme Q(10) supplementation in obese people
Contribution of mindfulness in rheumatic joint disease
Researchers at Diakonhjemmet Hospital, in Oslo, Norway, evaluated the effects of a mindfulness-based group training in adults with inflammatory rheumatic joint diseases. Continue reading Contribution of mindfulness in rheumatic joint disease
Omega-3 and the incidence of arrhythmias and fatal heart attack
Researchers in Netherlands studied high-risk patients with a previous myocardial infarction and diabetes. Continue reading Omega-3 and the incidence of arrhythmias and fatal heart attack
Review: Homeopathic treatments in psychiatry
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
Calcium + vitamin D effect on abdominal fat mass
Researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston, investigated the effect of calcium + vitamin D-supplemented orange juice on weight loss and visceral (internal organs) adipose tissue in overweight and obese adults. Continue reading Calcium + vitamin D effect on abdominal fat mass
Does acupuncture relieve pain?
Acupuncture is commonly used for pain control, but doubts about its effectiveness and safety remain.
Prof. Ernst and colleagues reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Does acupuncture relieve pain?
Review: Yoga to treat pain
Researchers at the University of Witten/Herdecke, in Germany, performed a meta-analysis on the effectiveness of yoga on pain and associated disability. Continue reading Review: Yoga to treat pain
Effect of valerian on sleep quality
About 50% of postmenopausal women experience sleep disturbances such as insomnia.
Researchers at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, in Iran, evaluated the effects of valerian extract taken nightly. Continue reading Effect of valerian on sleep quality
Caution when using a neti pot
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals is warning residents about the dangers of the improper use of neti pots. Continue reading Caution when using a neti pot
Do cannabinoids improve opioid analgesia?
Cannabinoids and opioids share several pharmacologic properties and may act synergistically. But, the potential pharmacokinetics and safety of the combination in humans are unknown.
Researchers at the University of California at San Francisco attempted to answer these questions. Continue reading Do cannabinoids improve opioid analgesia?
Turmeric (curcumin) improves postoperative pain and fatigue
Researchers at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, in New Delhi, India, studied the effect of curcumin on pain and fatigue following laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder surgery). Continue reading Turmeric (curcumin) improves postoperative pain and fatigue
Horticulture for mentally challenged adults
Researchers at Catholic University of Daegu, in Gyeongbuk, South Korea, examined how pressing flowers, planting, and making topiaries affected stress. Continue reading Horticulture for mentally challenged adults
Acupuncture in Ob/Gyn
Acupuncture is often recommended for obstetrical and gynecological (Ob/Gyn) conditions.
Prof. Ernst has reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Acupuncture in Ob/Gyn
Risk of cardiac tamponade with acupuncture
Cardiac tamponade (aka pericardial tamponade) is an emergency condition in which fluid accumulates in the pericardium (the sac in which the heart is enclosed).
Prof. Ernst and colleague reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Risk of cardiac tamponade with acupuncture
CAM treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder
Standard therapies are of limited value for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
Researchers at Swinburne University of Technology, in Australia, reviewed the value of CAM, self-help techniques, and lifestyle interventions. Continue reading CAM treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder
Omega-3 to treat mental illness
Several health organizations have come together to review the evidence.
Here’s what we know. Continue reading Omega-3 to treat mental illness
Relationship between functional foods and adherence to statins
It’s thought that people using functional foods with approved health claims may be less likely to adhere to prescribed drug therapy.
Researchers in The Netherlands assessed the influence of the use of phytosterol/-stanol-enriched functional foods on adherence to statin (cholesterol-lowering) therapy among patients initiating treatment. Continue reading Relationship between functional foods and adherence to statins
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