Archive for the 'Pain' Category
Tuesday, April 19th, 2016
Its claimed anti-pain and anti-inflammatory properties in homeopathic medicine have led to a number of studies in patients with acute pain.
Researchers at University of Witten/Herdecke, in Germany reviewed the evidence for using St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) for pain conditions in homeopathic dental practice. (more…)
Homeopathy, Pain | Comments Off on Does anyone use St. John’s wort to treat dental pain?
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015

Proponents of the use of medical marijuana like to start speeches and articles by quickly stating that cannabinoids are of proven value in treating many diseases.
Poppycock. This site has stated repeatedly: not true, not true, not true.
Now the evidence is in, and we were right. JAMA confirms that the evidence supporting the effectiveness of cannabinoids is tenuous at best. And risk of side effects with cannabinoids to treat anything is high.
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Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Cancer, Glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Marijuana (Cannabinoids), Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Pain, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments Off on Up in smoke: Medical marijuana debunked
Tuesday, October 1st, 2013
Folklore remedies for pain and inflammation support these bracelets to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Researchers at The University of York, in the UK studied their effects. (more…)
Copper, Magnets, Pain, Rheumatoid Diseases | Comments Off on Static magnets and copper fail to improve arthritis
Wednesday, September 4th, 2013
People with “tennis elbow” (lateral epicondylitis) experience pain over the outer side of the elbow, which may extend down the forearm.
Researchers at Keele University, in Staffordshire, UK, studied the response to TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) added to typical treatment. (more…)
Exercise, Pain, TENS/FNS/VNS | Comments Off on TENS to reduce pain intensity in patients with tennis elbow
Tuesday, January 1st, 2013
Researchers at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, in Chicago evaluated the effectiveness of an inpatient integrative medicine consult service for pain management. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Aromatherapy, Art, Music, Dance, Massage, Mindfulness, Pain, Reflexology, Therapeutic Touch | Comments Off on Results of nonpharmacological approaches to treating pain
Sunday, September 30th, 2012
Prior studies suggest that cherry products have urate-lowering effects and anti-inflammatory properties, with the potential to reduce gout pain.
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine, in Massachusetts studied the relationship between cherry intake and the risk of recurrent gout attacks among people with gout. (more…)
E. DIETARY, Gout, Pain | Comments Off on Eating cherries to lower the risk of gout attacks
Thursday, August 9th, 2012
Clinicians in California described their clinical practice, which uses the simultaneous interview technique (SIT). (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Chiropractic, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Pain, TENS/FNS/VNS | Comments Off on SIT and the co-disciplinary pain clinic
Monday, June 4th, 2012
FDA is warning consumers that Reumofan Plus, marketed as a natural dietary supplement for pain relief and other serious conditions, contains several active pharmaceutical ingredients not listed on the label that could be harmful.
Here’s what we know. (more…)
Consumer Alert, FDA/FTC/CDC, Heart Disease, Pain, Stroke, Ulcers | Comments Off on Consumer alert: Reumofan Plus
Wednesday, May 30th, 2012
Treating chronic pain is challenging. Often, the reason for the pain isn’t clear and may require combinations of treatments before finding relief, if then.
Researchers at the Centre Mémoire de Ressources et de Recherches, in Paris, France assessed the usefulness of their music intervention to manage patients with chronic pain. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Art, Music, Dance, Fibromyalgia, Pain, Rheumatoid Diseases | Comments Off on Music to manage chronic pain
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
Researchers at the University of Witten/Herdecke, in Germany, reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Pain, Yoga | Comments Off on Yoga appears to be beneficial for people with pain
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition with widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, depression, and low cortisol levels.
Researchers at York University, in Toronto, Ontario, evaluated women with fibromyalgia before and after a yoga class. (more…)
Fibromyalgia, Pain, Yoga | Comments Off on Potential benefits of yoga for fibromyalgia
Sunday, February 5th, 2012
Researchers at Mugla University, in Turkey, investigated the effects of physiotherapy on incision pain and functional activities. (more…)
Pain, Physiotherapy, Pregnancy | Comments Off on Physiotherapy following cesarean section
Monday, January 16th, 2012
Zingiber officinale, commonly known as ginger, has been used to treat pain, among other things.
Prof. Ernst and colleagues from the University of Exeter, in the UK reviewed the evidence for the use of ginger to treat any type of pain. (more…)
Ginger, Osteoarthritis, Pain, PMS/Dysmenorrhea, Prof. Ernst | Comments Off on Review: Ginger to treat pain
Friday, December 23rd, 2011
Researchers at Diakonhjemmet Hospital, in Oslo, Norway, evaluated the effects of a mindfulness-based group training in adults with inflammatory rheumatic joint diseases. (more…)
Fatigue, Mindfulness, Pain, Rheumatoid Diseases | Comments Off on Contribution of mindfulness in rheumatic joint disease
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
Acupuncture is commonly used for pain control, but doubts about its effectiveness and safety remain.
Prof. Ernst and colleagues reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Pain, Pain-Neck, Prof. Ernst | Comments Off on Does acupuncture relieve pain?
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
Researchers at the University of Witten/Herdecke, in Germany, performed a meta-analysis on the effectiveness of yoga on pain and associated disability. (more…)
Headache/Migraine, Pain, Pain-Back, Rheumatoid Diseases, Yoga | Comments Off on Review: Yoga to treat pain
Sunday, December 18th, 2011
Cannabinoids and opioids share several pharmacologic properties and may act synergistically. But, the potential pharmacokinetics and safety of the combination in humans are unknown.
Researchers at the University of California at San Francisco attempted to answer these questions. (more…)
Marijuana (Cannabinoids), Pain | Comments Off on Do cannabinoids improve opioid analgesia?
Sunday, December 18th, 2011
Researchers at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, in New Delhi, India, studied the effect of curcumin on pain and fatigue following laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder surgery). (more…)
Pain, Turmeric | Comments Off on Turmeric (curcumin) improves postoperative pain and fatigue
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
Acupuncture is often recommended for obstetrical and gynecological (Ob/Gyn) conditions.
Prof. Ernst has reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Nausea/Vomiting, Pain, PMS/Dysmenorrhea, Pregnancy | Comments Off on Acupuncture in Ob/Gyn
Thursday, December 8th, 2011
Researchers at the University of Oxford, in the UK, assessed the role of acupuncture for epidural pain. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Pain, Pregnancy | Comments Off on Acupuncture for pain relief during labor