Up to 30% of 
patients report having used breathing techniques to control asthma symptoms.
According to researchers at the University of Southampton, in the UK, it’s worth the effort in selected patients. Continue reading Is there a role for breathing training in asthma care?
Manipulation during the 3rd trimester was studied by researchers at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, in Fort Worth. Continue reading Osteopathic manipulation to treat back pain during pregnancy
Researchers in the US, UK, and Australia reviewed the evidence and tell us that taking calcium supplements without also taking vitamin D is associated with an increased risk of heart attack. Continue reading The risk of taking a calcium supplement without taking vitamin D
People experiencing statin-associated myopathy include pain and muscle weakness. This muscle pain (myalgia) is estimated to affect 10% to 15% of patients taking statins.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia evaluated the tolerability of red yeast rice vs pravastatin (Pravachol) in patients unable to tolerate statins because of myalgia. Continue reading Benefit of red yeast rice in statin-intolerant patients
This Cochrane review examined the effects of music therapy on end-of-life care. Continue reading Review of music therapy for end-of-life care
Researchers at Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, in China reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Effect of soy isoflavones on blood pressure
Researchers from Australia, New Zealand, and the US collaborated to review the evidence.
Their findings suggest you might be better off getting your calcium from dietary sources. Continue reading Calcium supplements and the risk of cardiovascular events
Researchers at Prince of Wales Hospital, in New South Wales, Australia, reviewed the evidence to determine the extent to which use of cannabis, alcohol, and other psychoactive substances affect the age at onset of psychosis. Continue reading Cannabis use and the risk of psychosis
Not according to the results of this study by researchers at Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, in Derby, Connecticut. Continue reading Should you stop eating eggs if your cholesterol is high?
Researchers from Oregon Health & Science University, in Portland report positive results in healthy women.
Then, we review yoga in cancer, with emphasis in breast cancer patients.
Continue reading Benefits of yoga in healthy women and cancer survivors
An external qigong healer uses gentle touch or non-contact treatment to reach the client’s life energy (qi) and bring it to balance.
It was used along with pharmacotherapy by researchers at the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota. Continue reading Treating chronic pain with external qigong
Are chiropractic treatments effective for gastrointestinal disorders?
Prof. Ernst has reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Review: Chiropractic for gastrointestinal problems
Dr. Donald Murphy (photo) is Clinical Director of the Rhode Island Spine Center. He’s also on the clinical faculty at Brown University School of Medicine and the postgraduate faculty of 4 chiropractic schools.
Here’s his perspective on cervical manipulation, the risk of stroke, and what it means for the chiropractic profession. Continue reading Stroke as a public health opportunity for chiropractic
Alexithymia is the inability to describe emotions in a verbal manner. Alexithymia is likely to be involved in the pain experience of cancer patients.
Researchers at the Universidad de Almería, in Spain, report their preliminary findings using meditation (mindfulness). Continue reading Effects of meditation on alexithymia and social skills
Researchers from Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania studied this association in depressed older adults in mental health settings. Continue reading Effect of religion on depression and hopelessness
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common female endocrine disorder affecting about 5% to 10% of women of reproductive age a leading causes of reduced fertility.
Researchers in Sweden studied the response to low-frequency electro-acupuncture in these women. Continue reading Electro-acupuncture treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome
Researchers at McMaster University, in Hamilton, Ontario, describe 4 patients with allergic contact cheilitis (inflammation of the lip) following exposure to peppermint oil contained in a lip balm product. Continue reading Contact dermatitis from lip balms that contain peppermint oil
This Cochrane review evaluated the effect of cognitive training on various cognitive functions (ie, memory, executive function, attention, and speed) in healthy older people and in people with mild cognitive impairment. Continue reading Review: Cognitive therapy for memory loss
Research from California and Iowa support the value of added time with a qualified healthcare professional. Continue reading The value of the consultation in treating cardiovascular disease
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in Shanghai reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Effect of flaxseed on lipids