I’ll present the details and let nurse Sandy Szwarc from Junkfood Science provide analysis. Continue reading Does aminophylline cream reduce BMI?
Category Archives: J. CONDITIONS TO TREAT
Review: Acupuncture for menopausal symptoms
Researchers from Kyung Hee University Medical Center, in Seoul, Korea searched the literature. Continue reading Review: Acupuncture for menopausal symptoms
Acupuncture for hot flashes
Researchers from Norway report it reduced both frequency and intensity. Continue reading Acupuncture for hot flashes
Yoga in patients with COPD
 Researchers from the University of Ferrara, in Italy tell us yoga-derived breathing improves gas exchange in patients with chronic heart failure and in people exposed to high-altitude hypoxia.
Here’s what they found in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Continue reading Yoga in patients with COPD
Benefits of individualized asthma care
 Spending just 30 minutes with the patient improved adherence to asthma treatment and control over the disease, according to researchers at the University of California, San Francisco. Continue reading Benefits of individualized asthma care
The effect of prayer on posttraumatic growth
Most discussions about the aftermath of trauma focus on the negative. However, some psychologists believe that although damaging, the experience of trauma can also inspire some people to change in positive ways — experience posttraumatic growth. Continue reading The effect of prayer on posttraumatic growth
Marijuana and the risk of testicular cancer
 The incidence of testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs) has increased during the past 4 to 6 decades. So has the use of marijuana.
Might there be a connection? Continue reading Marijuana and the risk of testicular cancer
Onion extract gel for surgical scars
Dr. Zoe Draelos from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina reports on the use of onion extract gel to improve the appearance of scars. Continue reading Onion extract gel for surgical scars
Psychological methods to treat epilepsy
Cochrane review evaluates the evidence for treating epilepsy by using psychological methods to reduce seizure frequency and improve quality of life.
Here’s what was found with respect to seizure frequency. Continue reading Psychological methods to treat epilepsy
Physical activity for dementia
When it comes to behavior, depression, and mortality in people with dementia, does physical activity make a difference?
Researchers from the University of Western Ontario in London, Canada searched the medical literature for answers. Continue reading Physical activity for dementia
Treating depression after coronary artery bypass
 Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine, in St. Louis, Missouri compared cognitive behavior therapy and supportive stress management. Continue reading Treating depression after coronary artery bypass
Targeted massage for carpal tunnel syndrome
Researchers from Colorado compared general and targeted massage treatment programs. Continue reading Targeted massage for carpal tunnel syndrome
High-intensity exercise in Parkinson’s disease
Small improvement is reported by researchers at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Continue reading High-intensity exercise in Parkinson’s disease
Measurable benefits of berries in people
The results of this study by researchers in Finland are important because they reflect actual risk factors for heart disease. Continue reading Measurable benefits of berries in people
Benefits of cognitive training after stroke
 Researchers from the University of Toronto, in Ontario have reviewed the contributions of cognitive strategies for improving muscle function (motor skills) after stroke. Continue reading Benefits of cognitive training after stroke
Ayurvedic remedies and swine flu
An article in US News & World Report lists several Ayurvedic practices for strengthening the body’s defenses against the flu.
Dr. Adriane Fugh-Berman (photo), who is associate professor in the complementary and alternative medicine master’s program at Georgetown University Medical Center, in Washington, DC gives her perspective. Continue reading Ayurvedic remedies and swine flu
Reducing swine flu transmission
Medscape has an interview with Dr. Georges Benjamin (photo), who is executive director of the American Public Health Association.
Highlights follow. Continue reading Reducing swine flu transmission
Facemasks reduce the spread of influenza-like illness
Influenza-like illness is similar to the flu, and more severe than cold-like symptoms.
Researchers from Australia report that it’s a challenge, but when parents wear a facemask they have a reduced risk of getting influenza-like symptoms from their children.
I’m reposting this entry because of its relevance to the swine flu epidemic. Continue reading Facemasks reduce the spread of influenza-like illness
Reduce the presence of influenza A
 Wash your hands.
I’m reposting this entry because it seem relevant to the swine flu epidemic. Continue reading Reduce the presence of influenza A
Facemasks reduce the spread of influenza-like illness
 Influenza-like illness is similar to the flu, and more severe than cold-like symptoms.
Researchers from Australia report that it’s a challenge, but when parents wear a facemask they have a reduced risk of getting influenza-like symptoms from their children. Continue reading Facemasks reduce the spread of influenza-like illness