It’s suggested that omega-3 fatty acids might have an effect on disorders such as ADHD, autism, and dyslexia.
Researchers from the University of Wales, in Newport, UK looked for an association between omega-3 tissue levels and learning and behavior in school-aged children. Continue reading Is there a relationship between omega-3 and childrens’ behavior?
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that commonly causes poor blood flow to the body.
During the annual American College of Cardiology meeting, researchers at the University of Kansas Hospital, in Kansas City, reported results from the first study to examine the benefits of yoga on patients with atrial fibrillation. Continue reading Yoga for people with atrial fibrillation
It’s just a report on 3 patients, but it’s important because some people with autism are already taking St. John’s wort. Continue reading First report: St. John’s Wort for autism
Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco tell us the evidence is minimal. Continue reading Review: Omega-3 fatty acids to treat autistic spectrum disorder
Prof. Ernst and colleagues have reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Massage therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder
Researchers in the US and Israel describe the use of CAM in women with chronic vaginitis and the epidemiologic factors associated with these treatments. Continue reading CAM use among women with vaginitis
Sleep disturbance is common in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and melatonin is widely prescribed despite a lack of guidelines.
Researchers in France reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Review: Melatonin to treat autism spectrum disorders
Researchers in Germany evaluated whether homeopathy influences long-term outcome in critically ill patients suffering from severe sepsis (bloodstream infection). Continue reading Homeopathic treatment of sepsis
In the British Medical Journal, Prof. Patrick Woo from the University of Hong Kong describes what might be “the tip of the iceberg.”
He calls for more rigorous infection control guidelines. The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine responds. And success in treating these infections is summarized as part of an update to this original post. Continue reading Rising risk of infection from acupuncture
FDA lab analysis of X-Hero found the product contains sulfosildenafil, the analogue of the active ingredient of an FDA-approved drug (sildenafil, Viagra, Revatio) used to treat erectile dysfunction.
In addition, FDA analysis of Male Enhancer found it contains tadalafil (Cialis, Adcirca), the active ingredient of an FDA-approved drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. Continue reading Consumer Alert: X-Hero and Male Enhancer
Researchers at the University of Toronto, in Ontario studied the relationship. Continue reading Neuropsychological effects of cannabis in patients with MS
Prof. Ernst searched the Cochrane review database for the term “homeopathy” in the title, abstract, or keywords. Continue reading The best evidence on homeopathy
Low blood levels of vitamins C and D are prevalent in acutely hospitalized patients.
Researchers at McGill University, and Jewish General Hospital, in Montreal, Quebec, looked for a change in mood after raising blood levels of these vitamins. Continue reading Vitamins C, D, and mood disturbance in hospitalized patients
It’s one of the most common and costly musculoskeletal problems.
The authors evaluated the effects of combined chiropractic interventions on pain, disability, back-related function, overall improvement, and patient satisfaction in adults with low back pain. Continue reading Cochrane Library reviews real world chiropractic for early low back pain
Researchers at the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, pound what might be the final nail in the policosanol coffin. Continue reading Policosanols as nutraceuticals: Fact or fiction
Researchers in Germany reviewed the effects of water-based exercises on disability after stroke. Continue reading Water exercises following stroke
Researchers at the University of South Carolina in Columbia report; “bright light therapy produced a significantly greater improvement than placebo in sleep disturbances specific to post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD).”
The study (see abstract 0706) will be presented during the 24th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC. Continue reading Light therapy improves sleep in soldiers with post-traumatic stress syndrome
Just once a week improved pain, fatigue, and depression, according to researchers at Oregon Health & Science University, in Portland. Continue reading Multidimensional benefits of yoga for patients with fibromyalgia
Effective options to treat patients with chronic pain are limited.
Researchers at the University of Toronto reviewed lots of different forms of cannabis. Continue reading Cannabinoids to treat chronic non-cancer pain
Prof. Ernst and researchers from the Korea Food Research Institute in Sungnam reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Treating impotence with red ginseng