Researchers from The University of Sydney, Sydney, in Australia reviewed the literature. Continue reading Review: Tai chi for chronic musculoskeletal pain
Category Archives: J. CONDITIONS TO TREAT
Normalizing bowel movements in frail nursing home patients
Professor Kaisu Pitkala from the Helsinki University Hospital in Finland used fermented oat drinks.
Professor Jeremy Hamilton-Miller of the Royal Free and University College Medical School in London explains why this research is important. Continue reading Normalizing bowel movements in frail nursing home patients
Prevalence of CAM use during HAART in HIV
HAART is the acronym for Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy — aggressive treatment used to suppress HIV viral replication and the progression of HIV disease.
Researchers from the Hospital San Pedro, in Spain surveyed the use of medicinal plants in HIV patients receiving HAART. Continue reading Prevalence of CAM use during HAART in HIV
Cranberry juice to prevent urinary tract infections in children
Cranberry juice was compared to Lactobacillus in children with recurrent urinary tract infections by researchers at the Catholic University, in Rome, Italy. Continue reading Cranberry juice to prevent urinary tract infections in children
Vitamin D and bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal infection. Having BV during pregnancy raises the risk for preterm labor and birth, miscarriage, preterm premature rupture of the amniotic membranes, and uterine infection after delivery.
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, in Pennsylvania examined the association between maternal vitamin D levels and the prevalence of BV in early pregnancy. Continue reading Vitamin D and bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy
Treating oral thrush in HIV/AIDS patients
Researchers at Tshwane University of Technology, in Pretoria, South Africa compared lemon grass, lemon juice, and gentian violet. Continue reading Treating oral thrush in HIV/AIDS patients
Risk from low vitamin D levels during adolescence
Researcher from Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, in Baltimore, Maryland looked at the relationship between low vitamin D levels and the risk of having the metabolic syndrome.
Metabolic syndrome is a combination of medical disorders that increase the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes. Continue reading Risk from low vitamin D levels during adolescence
Research on Chinese herbals for asthma and allergy
Medscape has reported the results of 3 studies presented during the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting. Continue reading Research on Chinese herbals for asthma and allergy
Treating scabies with Aloe vera
Scabies is a contagious skin disorder caused by a mite (photo) that burrows into skin and causes an itchy rash. Topically applied prescription drugs are effective but have side effects; and cost is an issue in developing countries.
Researchers at Obafemi Awolowo University, in Nigeria compared the response to Aloe vera vs benzyl benzoate (Ascarbiol). Continue reading Treating scabies with Aloe vera
Correlating vitamin D levels and the need for pain meds
Mayo Clinic research shows that inadequate vitamin D levels are associated with a greater need for narcotic medication in patients with chronic pain. Continue reading Correlating vitamin D levels and the need for pain meds
Benefits of yoga for African Americans with heart failure
Researchers from Georgia State University, in Atlanta measured several favorable changes in adults who practiced yoga. Continue reading Benefits of yoga for African Americans with heart failure
Effects of calcium in healthy older men
Researchers from the University of Auckland, in New Zealand searched for the effects of exercise on cholesterol, blood pressure, and body weight. Continue reading Effects of calcium in healthy older men
Multivitamins, cancer, heart disease, and death
Millions of postmenopausal women use multivitamins.
Does it matter? Continue reading Multivitamins, cancer, heart disease, and death
Acupuncture to treat insomnia
In China, acupuncture is commonly used to treat insomnia.
Researchers from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Acupuncture to treat insomnia
Green tea and the risk of depression
Researchers from Japan studied the relationship between drinking green tea and depression in elderly Japanese adults. Continue reading Green tea and the risk of depression
The effect of selenium on cholesterol levels
Researchers at the University of Warwick Medical School, in Coventry, UK examined the association. Continue reading The effect of selenium on cholesterol levels
Losing weight: Does it take a village?
This study in The New England Journal of Medicine compared the effectiveness of 4 diets for weight loss and weight maintenance.
The results are interesting. The accompany editorial is even better. Continue reading Losing weight: Does it take a village?
Using TENS to increase the effectiveness of exercise after stroke
Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University report benefit in hemiparetic (weakness on one side of the body) stroke survivors. Continue reading Using TENS to increase the effectiveness of exercise after stroke
Does acupuncture have a role during pregnancy?
Researches from the University of Western Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia reviewed the effectiveness of acupuncture during pregnancy and birthing. Continue reading Does acupuncture have a role during pregnancy?
Acupuncture for hot flashes in peri- and postmenopausal women
Researchers from Kyung Hee University, in Seoul, South Korea report “marked clinical improvement.” Continue reading Acupuncture for hot flashes in peri- and postmenopausal women