Nose breathing might benefit patients with asthma because it ensures that inspired air is warm, filtered, and moist.
But researchers at the University of Nottingham, in the UK say don’t hold your breath. Continue reading Taping the mouth at night to improve asthma control
Researchers from the University of Erlangen, in Germany studied the effect of adding black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) to exercise.
They were looking for evidence of greater benefit with black cohosh over exercise alone in bone mineral density and coronary heart disease risk during early post menopause. Continue reading The Training and Cimicifuega racemosa Erlangen study
That’s the conclusion from a long-term study by researchers in Florida and Oklahoma. Continue reading Soy fails to improve cholestrol levels
Researchers from the Central University Hospital, in Oviedo, Spain report reduced insulin resistance in certain postmenopausal women.
It’s important because resistance to the effects of insulin is believed to be the origin of the metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, as well as its complications. Continue reading Benefits of soy added to diet and exercise in postmenopausal women
It’s a leading cause of visual loss in older adults and has limited treatment options.
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health, in Bethesda, Maryland reviewed the evidence for using nutritional supplementation to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Continue reading Nuritional supplements to treat age-related macular degeneration
It’s one of the best-researched, best-selling herbal remedies. But what do we really know?
Researchers from the University of Naples Federico II, in Italy reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Garlic: Is it more than a food and a spice?
Massage is one of the most popular CAM treatments for anxiety.
Researchers from the University of Washington, in Seattle put it to the test. Continue reading Massage for generalized anxiety disorder
EEG biofeedback and hemoencephalography biofeedback were combined with thermal hand warming biofeedback to treat migraineurs. Continue reading Response to neurofeedback and biofeedback in migraine patients
Infantile spasm (West Syndrome) is a specific type of seizure in infants and early childhood. The ketogenic diet is a high fat, adequate protein, low carbohydrate diet.
Researchers from the John M. Freeman Pediatric Epilepsy Center at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutes in Baltimore, Maryland — the leader in this form of treatment in infants — report their experience over 12 years. Continue reading Treating infantile spasms with the ketogenic diet
Researchers from the University of Ottawa, in Ontario focused their review on type 2 (AKA adult onset) diabetes.
Here’s a summary of the evidence for CAM therapies. Continue reading CAM for type 2 diabetes
Because hot flashes usually persist for years after menopause, meaningful hot flash therapy should be effective for a long time.
So, how long should patients be followed? Continue reading Hot flashes: What’s the proper study duration?
Prof. Ernst and colleagues from the UK reviewed of the evidence Continue reading Review: CAM for fibromyalgia
But are the patients healthier?
Here are results from a study presented during the 2008 American Heart Association’s Fall Conference for High Blood Pressure Research.
Many studies of acupuncture have been conducted. Yet, poorly designed studies do nothing to advance the value of acupuncture. As a practical matter, they just provide ammunition for skeptics.
Forget the studies. Based on their clinical experience, what do allopathic physicians think of acupuncture for treating chronic pain? Continue reading Physicians’ views of acupuncture to treat chronic pain
 Does a graded exercise program of lumbar stabilizing exercises reduce pain and disability, compared to a walking program, for patients with recurrent low back pain? Continue reading Lumbar stabilizing exercises for recurrent low back pain?
Researchers from Italy and the UK report that different music selections have similar cardiovascular effects, regardless of a person’s music preferences and training.
This has implications for treating blood pressure and rehabilitation. Continue reading Music therapy: Does it matter if you like what you hear?
Dr. W. Steven Pray from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford has published a good review of calcium supplements for osteoporosis.
From that article, here are recommendations to ensure you’ll get all the calcium you bargained for. Continue reading Maximize your calcium absorption
Yokukansan, a traditional Japanese medicine (kampo) used to treat behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, was studied by researchers from the University of Tsukuba, in Ibaraki, Japan. Continue reading Yokukansan to treat dementia
Dr. Mindy Kurzer from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis has reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Benefits of soy on menopausal symptoms
Some changes were reported in this study by researches at the University of Otago, in Dunedin, New Zealand.
But what does it mean for you and me? Continue reading Effects of marijuana on lung function