Prof. Ernst reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Review: Spinal manipulation to treat asthma
Category Archives: J. CONDITIONS TO TREAT
Negative effects of herbals on asthma control
Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City examined the association among the use of herbals and patients’ adherence to prescribed inhaled steroids, and drug treatment and disease beliefs. Continue reading Negative effects of herbals on asthma control
Initial study of Zyflamend for prostate cancer
Laboratory research suggests that Zyflamend — an extract containing 10 herbs — decreases prostate cancer growth.
Now, researchers from the Center for Holistic Urology at Columbia University Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia are starting a systematic evaluation in patients. Continue reading Initial study of Zyflamend for prostate cancer
The risk of taking herbals by patients with heart disease
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and Scottsdale, Arizona reviewed the risks. Continue reading The risk of taking herbals by patients with heart disease
Food restriction and diverticular disease
Eating nuts, corn, and popcorn don’t increase the risk of diverticulosis (pouches in the lining of the colon that bulge through weak spots) or its complications, according to researchers from the US and Canada. Continue reading Food restriction and diverticular disease
Three studies of fatty acids in the elderly
They appeared in an issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition along with an editorial that helped put it all in perspective.
Let’s summarize the results. Continue reading Three studies of fatty acids in the elderly
Calculate your intake of calcium
As reported here earlier, 4 decades of research support recommending that older people take “minimum doses of 1200 mg of calcium, and 800 IU of vitamin D (for combined calcium plus vitamin D supplementation).” Continue reading Calculate your intake of calcium
The Gotland Low Back Pain Study
Just another study of manual therapy for low back pain?
What seems to be new in this study by researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden is the duration of follow-up. Continue reading The Gotland Low Back Pain Study
Transendental Meditation in blood pressure control
Researchers from Maharishi University of Management Research Institute, in Maharishi Vedic City, Iowa report. Continue reading Transendental Meditation in blood pressure control
Camel milk for treating type 1 diabetes
There’s a traditional belief in the Middle East that regular consumption of camel milk may aid in prevention and control of diabetes.
Research conducted at Cairo University, in Egypt supports this belief. Continue reading Camel milk for treating type 1 diabetes
Another review of black cohosh
Warning. Others have drawn similar conclusions, as noted here and here.
Now, researchers from McGill University, in Montreal have reviewed the evidence for black cohosh to treat menopausal symptoms, again. Continue reading Another review of black cohosh
What we know about mindfulness meditation in substance use disorders
Substance use disorders refer to conditions arising from the abuse of alcohol and psychoactive drugs.
Researchers from the University of Wisconsin in Madison reviewed the existing evidence for using mindfulness meditation — the practice of directing your full attention to the present. Continue reading What we know about mindfulness meditation in substance use disorders
Tai chi exercise for patients with heart disease
Researchers from Boston reviewed studies of tai chi exercise in patients with cardiovascular disease or its risk factors. Continue reading Tai chi exercise for patients with heart disease
Consumer Alert: Hydroxycut
Do you find that you’re not getting the weight loss results you want from diet and exercise alone?
If you do and you tried Hydroxycut, be forewarned that this product has been associated with serious liver injury. Continue reading Consumer Alert: Hydroxycut
Acupuncture: Clinically meaningful and cost-effective?
Researchers from the University of York, in the UK say it’s time to move on from asking if acupuncture is more effective than placebo. Continue reading Acupuncture: Clinically meaningful and cost-effective?
Benefits of a very low energy diet in sleep apnea
Apnea is a period of time during which breathing stops or is markedly reduced. The most common form is obstructive sleep apnea.
The researchers from the Karolinska Institutet, in Stockholm, Sweden report the results of their dietary treatment.
Continue reading Benefits of a very low energy diet in sleep apnea
Whole-grain oats lower cholesterol, but by how much?
The Cochrane Collaboration has reanalyzed the results from studies of 914 patients treated with oatmeal foods for at least 4 weeks. Eight studied the effects of whole-grain foods or diets for at least 4 weeks.
Here’s what they found. Continue reading Whole-grain oats lower cholesterol, but by how much?
Confusing research results on acupuncture for menopausal problems
Researchers from the University of Tromso, in Norway list contradictory study results. Continue reading Confusing research results on acupuncture for menopausal problems
Bone loss in postmenopausal women: Minor effects of soy isoflavones
Previously, researchers from Iowa State University, in Ames reported that soy protein with isoflavones reduced the loss of lumbar spine bone in midlife women.
In this study, they examined the effects of isoflavones (extracted from soy protein) on bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women who do not have osteoporosis. Continue reading Bone loss in postmenopausal women: Minor effects of soy isoflavones
Yoga to lower blood pressure in HIV adults
People living with HIV infection are at increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease.
Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine, in St Louis, Missouri evaluated the effects of yoga lifestyle intervention in HIV-infected adults. Continue reading Yoga to lower blood pressure in HIV adults