Archive for the 'NCCAM' Category
Sunday, December 18th, 2011
In October 2010 the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) conducted a telephone survey. (more…)
CAM Use, Elderly, NCCAM | Comments Off on CAM use among older Americans
Monday, October 10th, 2011
Prof. Ernst and colleague evaluated the evidence on CAM treatment options for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. (more…)
NCCAM, Osteoarthritis, Prof. Ernst, Rheumatoid Diseases | Comments Off on Review: CAM for arthritis
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
This Cochrane Review assessed the effectiveness and safety of probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory infections (URTIs). (more…)
Cochrane Library, Infection, NCCAM, Pre, Pro, Synbiotics | Comments Off on Probiotics improve a person’s health
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
Researchers in the US compared 2 types of massage and usual care. (more…)
Massage, NCCAM, Pain-Back | Comments Off on Comparing 2 massage techniques to treat chronic back pain
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011
Researchers at the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), National Institutes of Health, in Bethesda, Maryland tell us acupuncture may be a clinically useful. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Cancer, NCCAM | Comments Off on Acupuncture to treat hiccups in cancer patients
Wednesday, June 8th, 2011
In a study sponsored by the NCCAM, researchers from the US and Australia looked for potential benefits. (more…)
Common Cold, Echinacea, NCCAM | Comments Off on Echinacea to treat the common cold?
Monday, August 30th, 2010
Researchers at Tufts Medical Center, in Boston reported their findings in that bastion of allopathic medicine, The New England Journal of Medicine. (more…)
Exercise, Fibromyalgia, NCCAM, Tai Chi | Comments Off on NCCAM-sponsored study of tai chi to treat fibromyalgia
Friday, April 2nd, 2010
 The National Center for Contemporary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has updated their introductory reviews.
Here’s what’s important. (more…)
Ayurveda, Heavy Metals, NCCAM, Reiki/Touch | Comments Off on NCCAM reviews reiki and ayurvedic
Saturday, July 11th, 2009
 Despite what we hear about the importance of evidence-based medicine, about half of the doctors in this survey say they prescribe placebo treatments “on a regular basis.” (more…)
CAM Politics, NCCAM | Comments Off on Placebo as CAM in mainstream medicine
Friday, July 10th, 2009
Before you do, consider these quotes. (more…)
ConsumerLab, NCCAM, Valerian | Comments Off on Thinking of taking valerian to help you sleep?
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
It’s just that the selection of acupoints and penetration of the needles appeared to be unimportant, according to the SPINE (Stimulating Points to Investigate Needling Efficacy) researchers. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, NCCAM, Pain-Back | Comments Off on Acupuncture is effective for back pain, but…
Friday, February 27th, 2009
There’s an online newsletter, CAM at the NIH, posted by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) that you might want to check out.
This issue lists priorities for future acupuncture research. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, NCCAM | Comments Off on Future directions for acupuncture research
Wednesday, February 4th, 2009
In this study by researchers in Canada and the US, combining several treatments under the umbrella of naturopathic care was better than simply giving advice. (more…)
CAM Cost Effectiveness, Chiropractic, Diet-Nutrition, Exercise, Massage, Naturopathy, NCCAM, Pain-Back, Physiotherapy, Relaxation | Comments Off on Cost-effective naturopathic care for low back pain
Thursday, December 11th, 2008
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) reports that approximately 38% of adults and 12% of children use some form of CAM. (more…)
A. ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, B. MANIPULATIVE METHODS, C. MIND-BODY THERAPIES, D. ENERGY THERAPIES, Echinacea, F. BIOLOGICALS, Flaxseed, G. BOTANICALS, Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, NCCAM, Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Comments Off on CAM use in the US
Monday, October 6th, 2008
 Here are the thoughts of Dr. Margery Gass (photo), who is Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. (more…)
NCCAM | Comments Off on Challenges in CAM research today
Sunday, October 5th, 2008
 Among the more common complementary therapies used in young children with recurrent otitis media are Echinacea purpurea and cranial osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT).
This study, by researchers at the University of Arizona, is the first well-designed study of each treatment. (more…)
Common Cold, Echinacea, Infection, NCCAM, Osteopathic | Comments Off on Cranial manipulation and echinacea for middle ear infection
Thursday, September 25th, 2008
 The Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine and Digestive Center opened Sept. 2nd in Baltimore, Maryland. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Diet-Nutrition, Hypnosis, Massage, NCCAM, Physiotherapy, Reiki/Touch | Comments Off on Complementary and integrative medicine at Johns Hopkins
Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
Prof. Ernst has reviewed black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) to treat menopausal symptoms. (more…)
Black/Blue Cohosh, Menopause, NCCAM, Prof. Ernst | Comments Off on Review of black cohosh for menopause
Saturday, June 7th, 2008
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has launched an educational campaign to encourage the discussion of CAM use.
The program is aimed at patients, healthcare professionals, and professional and community organizations. (more…)
CAM Education, CAM Politics, NCCAM | Comments Off on Time to Talk
Monday, March 3rd, 2008
Here’s a hint.
The most comprehensive study of aromatherapy failed to show improvement in immune status, wound healing, or pain control. (more…)
Aromatherapy, Lavender, Lemon/Lime, NCCAM, Pain, Stress | Comments Off on Aromatherapy: Feel good or make well?