Researchers from the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, in Moscow report that time-released tablets (Allicor) are more effective than regular garlic supplements (Kwai). Continue reading Treating hypertension with time-released garlic tablets
Category Archives: J. CONDITIONS TO TREAT
Review: Red yeast rice to treat high cholesterol levels
Red yeast rice typically contains monacolins, including monacolin K — the naturally occurring statin known as lovastatin (Mevacor). Continue reading Review: Red yeast rice to treat high cholesterol levels
Vitamin B12 and unexplained cough
During the World Allergy Congress, researchers from the University of Turin, in Italy reported that a “deficiency of vitamin B12 might be a factor in unexplained chronic cough and dysfunction of the pharynx and larynx.” Continue reading Vitamin B12 and unexplained cough
Benefits of omega-3 fatty acids in people with HIV
The effect of a dietary omega-3 fatty acids supplementation on triglycerides and markers of insulin sensitivity was investigated by researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine, in Boston. Continue reading Benefits of omega-3 fatty acids in people with HIV
Consumer Alert: Joyful Slim Herb Supplement
It has been a big week for product recalls.
Joyful Slim Herb Supplement is the third so far. Continue reading Consumer Alert: Joyful Slim Herb Supplement
Review: Acupuncture treatment for insomnia
The results are positive, but poor study design makes it impossible to conclude it’s beneficial. Continue reading Review: Acupuncture treatment for insomnia
Is there a role for hibiscus to lower cholesterol?
Not according to researchers at St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, in Bangalore, India. Continue reading Is there a role for hibiscus to lower cholesterol?
Consumer Alert: Vialipro
Vialipro is sold as a dietary supplement in the US.
The FDA found that certain batches of Vialipro contain sulfoaildenafil, an analogue of sildenafil, which is used to treat male erectile dysfunction (impotence). Continue reading Consumer Alert: Vialipro
Consumer Alert: Slim-30 Herb Supplement
Slim-30 Herb Supplement is marketed as a “natural” herb for weight loss.
But an FDA lab analysis of this product revealed undeclared N-desmethyl sibutramine and traces of sibutramine (Meridia). Continue reading Consumer Alert: Slim-30 Herb Supplement
CAM for children undergoing stem cell transplants
Researchers in the US and Canada evaluated massage, humor therapy, and relaxation/imagery for reducing distress associated with pediatric stem cell transplantation. Continue reading CAM for children undergoing stem cell transplants
Green tea and the bortezomib interaction
During the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, scientists from the University of Southern California reported that green tea might reduce the effect of bortezomib (Velcade), which is used to treat multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma. Continue reading Green tea and the bortezomib interaction
Vitamin D and the risk of dementia
No prospective study has examined the association between vitamin D and cognitive decline or dementia,… until now.
Researchers in the US, UK, and Italy studied whether low blood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) are associated with an increased risk of substantial cognitive decline. Continue reading Vitamin D and the risk of dementia
Perspective on homocysteine in heart disease
Researchers at the University of Palermo, in Italy summarize past evidence.
And SEARCH researchers bring us up to the moment. Continue reading Perspective on homocysteine in heart disease
New vitamin D recommendations from Canada
The results from many studies in the past 2 years make it clear that current vitamin D guidelines aren’t sufficient, and we can’t rely on the sun to meet our daily requirements.
Here are the latest recommendations from Osteoporosis Canada. Continue reading New vitamin D recommendations from Canada
Acupuncture is not very effective treatment for major depression
It might help some people, but more effective options are available.
Continue reading Acupuncture is not very effective treatment for major depression
Low vitamin D levels lower the response to treatment of hepatitis C
Researchers from Italy report that low vitamin D is linked to severe fibrosis and a poor response to interferon treatment. Continue reading Low vitamin D levels lower the response to treatment of hepatitis C
Weight bearing yoga in postmenopausal women
Researchers from Chulalongkorn University, in Bangkok, Thailand studied changes in bone resorption and the quality of life of the postmenopausal women. Continue reading Weight bearing yoga in postmenopausal women
Is there a role for milk thistle treatment of liver toxicity in leukemia?
Milk thistle is often used to treat chemotherapy-associated liver toxicity.
Researchers from the US studied it in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Continue reading Is there a role for milk thistle treatment of liver toxicity in leukemia?
A quick review of Ginkgo
As part of the Charms & Harms series in the Journal of Primary Care, Dr. Joanne Barnes, from the University of Auckland, in New Zealand distilled the evidence.
Here’s what we know. Continue reading A quick review of Ginkgo
Fish oil lowers risk of breast of cancer
Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, in Seattle, Washington tell us, “There have been no prospective studies of the association between the long-term use of these supplements (omega-3 fatty acids and others] and breast cancer risk….” until now.
This and other recent breakthroughs are summarized below. Continue reading Fish oil lowers risk of breast of cancer