Researchers from the University of Missouri, Kansas City measured changes in inappropriate behavior. Continue reading Multisensory stimulation for patients with Alzheimer’s disease
Category Archives: J. CONDITIONS TO TREAT
Does chocolate lower your risk of stroke?
During the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting this June, researchers at McMaster University, in Hamilton Ontario will report the results of their review. Continue reading Does chocolate lower your risk of stroke?
Everything you need to know about St. John’s wort
Dr. Joanne Barnes, from the University of Auckland, in New Zealand distilled the evidence.
And it takes less than 300 words plus references. Continue reading Everything you need to know about St. John’s wort
Traditional Chinese Medicine and stroke recovery
Researchers from China and Italy reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Traditional Chinese Medicine and stroke recovery
Review: Qigong to treat pain
Qigong is an internal martial art in which one learns to sense the Qi (the circulating life energy) moving in their body.
Prof. Ernst reviewed the research on qigong to treat pain. Continue reading Review: Qigong to treat pain
Vitamin C lowers fracture risk
Researchers at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research 30th Annual Meeting reported that taking vitamin C supplements might reduce the risk for hip and nonvertebral fracture. Continue reading Vitamin C lowers fracture risk
Benefits of diabetes camp
The psychosocial benefits and knowledge gained lead to improved A1c at least for 3 months after camp. Continue reading Benefits of diabetes camp
Chamomile extract therapy for generalized anxiety disorder
Researchers at the University Science Center, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania report results from the first randomized controlled study of Matricaria recutita (chamomile) extract therapy for generalized mild to moderate anxiety disorder. Continue reading Chamomile extract therapy for generalized anxiety disorder
The association between vitamin D and osteoarthritis of the hip
Researchers from California studied elderly men. Continue reading The association between vitamin D and osteoarthritis of the hip
Acupuncture in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Researchers from the National Taiwan University, in Taipei studied the immediate effects of acupuncture on gait in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Continue reading Acupuncture in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Vitamin D and the risk of death from heart disease
Researchers from New York and California examined the association between 25(OH)D levels and death due to cardiovascular disease, with emphasis on any differences between black and Caucasian patients. Continue reading Vitamin D and the risk of death from heart disease
Cod liver oil lowers need for NSAIDs in arthritis
This study suggests that cod liver oil supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the need for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Continue reading Cod liver oil lowers need for NSAIDs in arthritis
Congenital glaucoma with sirsasana yoga posture
The sirsasana (stand-on-hand posture) was a problem for a patient with congenital glaucoma who had practiced this yoga posture for several years. Continue reading Congenital glaucoma with sirsasana yoga posture
Acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Dr. Ting Bao (photo) from The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, in Baltimore, Maryland tells us, “Despite recent advances in pharmacologic antiemetic therapy, additional treatment for breakthrough chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting is needed. Continue reading Acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Self-hypnosis and biofeedback for spinal-cord injury pain
Dr. Mark Jensen (photo), who is Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington, in Seattle has published a series of studies on this topic.
Here’s a summary of his most recent research, and an overview of the past 3 years. Continue reading Self-hypnosis and biofeedback for spinal-cord injury pain
Foods and supplements to help manage migraine
Reviewers from The New York Headache Center concluded, “The identification of food triggers, with the help of food diaries, is an inexpensive way to reduce migraine headaches.”
Here’s their list of triggers and treatments. Continue reading Foods and supplements to help manage migraine
Benefits of tai chi in older women with osteoarthritis
The effect of a 24-week tai chi program in older Chinese women with osteoarthritis of the knee was studied by researchers in China. Continue reading Benefits of tai chi in older women with osteoarthritis
Review: Tai chi for breast cancer
Prof. Ernst tells us the research is compromised by bias. Continue reading Review: Tai chi for breast cancer
Effect of omega-3 on NSAID treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Researchers from Osmani Medical College, in Bangladesh report that taking omega-3 reduced the need for taking the granddaddy of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Continue reading Effect of omega-3 on NSAID treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Physiotherapy and the risk of lymphoedema after breast cancer surgery
Lymphoedema refers to swelling in an arm or leg.
Researchers from Alcalá de Henares University, in Madrid, Spain studied the effectiveness of early physiotherapy following breast cancer surgery. Continue reading Physiotherapy and the risk of lymphoedema after breast cancer surgery