 This is the third review in the past year that has come to the same conclusion.
This time, researchers from the Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, in Hanau, Germany evaluated the relationship between suspected liver toxicity in 9 patients treated with black cohosh (Actaea racemosa and Cimicifuga racemosa). Continue reading The changing view of black cohosh and liver toxicity
 Increased drinking of liquid calories from beverages has paralleled the obesity epidemic in the US.
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, in Baltimore, Maryland examined how changes in beverage consumption affect weight change in adults. Continue reading Contribution of liquid calories to weight control
Cardiologists have been telling patients for years to lose weight.
The extent to which weight loss and exercise augment the cardiovascular benefits of the DASH diet was impressive in this study presented during the American College of Cardiology 2009 Scientific Sessions. Continue reading Impressive response to diet + exercise in hypertension
 There’s evidence that obesity (among other factors) increases the risk for developing psoriasis.
But do obese psoriasis patients who lose weight respond better to pharmacologic treatment? Continue reading Weight lose and the response to psoriasis treatment
 Considering the negative conclusions other in the past 2 years, what makes this study different? Continue reading A small study of acupuncture for rheumatoid arthritis
 It appears to be beneficial, say researchers at the University of Jyväskylä, in Finland.
But the data are sparse. Continue reading Review: Aquatic exercise for low back pain
 Researchers from the University of Washington, in Seattle studied whether therapeutic massage is beneficial treatment for chronic neck pain. Continue reading Benefits of massage for chronic neck pain
Long-term use of supplements might increase the risk of lung cancer, especially if you’re a smoker, according to researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Here are the results from the VITamins And Lifestyle (VITAL) Study. Continue reading Is it risky to take vitamin A every day?
Here’s a summary of what has been covered on this site about CAM and colorectal cancer. Continue reading March was colorectal cancer month
 Researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, in Houston, Texas studied whether an Internet-based program could help young girls at risk for obesity eat more fruit, juice, veggies, and water. Continue reading Internet-based obesity prevention program
It was reportedly effective when used in addition to pain treatment in patients with medically refractory pain due to HIV.
But as Paul Harvey said, “Now, the rest of the story.” Continue reading Smoked medicinal cannabis for neuropathic pain in HIV
Patients with breast cancer on adjuvant chemotherapy can experience weight gain and concurrent loss of muscle mass.
Researchers at the University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston studied the feasibility and impact of home-based diet/exercise options. Continue reading Diet and exercise to prevent weight gain in breast cancer
“Homeopathic pathogenetic trials (provings) are the pillar of homeopathy,” according to researchers at the University Hospital Freiburg, in Germany. “Symptoms experienced by healthy volunteers are used to find the correct medicine for therapy.”
In this study, researchers Berlin, Germany compared the symptoms produced by Galphimia glauca (a botanical component in the nasal spray, Zicam, which is used to treat upper respiratory symptoms) to placebo. Continue reading Homoeopathic proving of Galphimia glauca
It turns out that this widely advertised product is not as “natural” as its manufacturer claims. Continue reading FDA recalls Zencore Plus
 The FDA has posted a list with the specific contaminants in each mislabeled product, plus FAQs. Continue reading Warnings expanded for 72 weight-loss products
Depression occurs in more than half of patients who experience a stroke.
Researchers from the University of Iowa in Iowa City compared the number of cases of depression in stoke patients while taking escitalopram (Lexapro) or participating in problem-solving therapy (PST) during the first year following their stroke. Continue reading Problem-solving therapy for stroke patients
This study was performed at a National Health Service (NHS) hospital outpatient pain clinic in the United Kingdom. Continue reading Chiropractic vs a pain clinic for chronic low-back pain
 Vitamin C is an antioxidant found in the fluid that surrounds the lung. Low vitamin C intake is associated with lung dysfunction.
This Cochrane review looks at the evidence for vitamin C (ascorbic acid) as treatment for asthma. Continue reading Vitamin C for asthma?
In adults, vitamin D deficiency is associated with osteopenia, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, fractures, cancer, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases and cardiovascular diseases. And adequate doses might reduce the risk of certain cancers and type 1 diabetes.
The current recommendation of 5 mcg (200 IU) may be too little, according to researchers in Maine and South Carolina. Continue reading Searching for the correct dose of vitamin D
I exercise at night — when I exercise that is. Continue reading Benefits of being a night exerciser