It might be wine’s ability to raise omega-3 fatty acids, according to researchers at Université Joseph Fourier de Grenoble, France. Continue reading How might wine protect from heart disease?
Honey to treat wounds
 In some cases, it might speed healing, according to this review from The Cochrane Library. Continue reading Honey to treat wounds
Light therapy for seasonal affective disorder
Sarah Pullman writes about her experience with The LiteBook Elite. She suffers from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and had success with the older model.
I thought it might be useful to read her anecdotal experience in light (Oops! Couldn’t help myself) of what we know from the literature. Also, Shoi, who has the credentials, comments on the post.
Continue reading Light therapy for seasonal affective disorder
Using probiotics to prevent eczema
Taking the right probiotic early in life seem to reduce the risk of eczema. Continue reading Using probiotics to prevent eczema
Probiotics to prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea
 Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) occurs in about 25% of patients receiving antibiotics, placing them at increased risk for infection and death.
Probiotics given during antibiotic therapy lower this risk. Continue reading Probiotics to prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Soy isoflavones to manage postmenopausal osteoporosis
 Researchers from Michigan and Turkey have compiled a comprehensive review of the topic.
Let’s focus on what soy isoflavones are, their value in preventing fractures, and safety. Continue reading Soy isoflavones to manage postmenopausal osteoporosis
Probiotic studies presented at ACG
 NewsWise reports the results of 3 studies presented during the American College of Gastroenterology’s 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando.
Highlights of the reports on probiotics used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) follow. Continue reading Probiotic studies presented at ACG
Challenges in CAM research today
 Here are the thoughts of Dr. Margery Gass (photo), who is Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. Continue reading Challenges in CAM research today
ConsumerLab tests melatonin supplements
Good news, all of the products tested passed the analyses for melatonin and lead contamination. Continue reading ConsumerLab tests melatonin supplements
A guide to eating safe fish
 Should you eat more omega-3-rich fish for a healthier heart, or avoid fish because of contaminants, such as mercury?
Dr. Donald Hensrud, who is chair of Mayo Clinic’s Division of Preventive Medicine has posted his thoughts on MayoClinic.com. And, I found a useful link to safe seafood, state to state. Continue reading A guide to eating safe fish
Cranial manipulation and echinacea for middle ear infection
 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. Continue reading Cranial manipulation and echinacea for middle ear infection
CAM use in multiple sclerosis
 Up to two-thirds of patients with MS use CAM. Continue reading CAM use in multiple sclerosis
CAM use in functional bowel disorder
 One-third of these patients use CAM.
Are they dissatisfied with mainstream treatments? Continue reading CAM use in functional bowel disorder
The Ayurveda primer
Singer/songwriter Sarah Stefanson writing on The Soko website discusses terminology and what to expect during your Ayurvedic session.
I’ve focused on terminology. Continue reading The Ayurveda primer
Bu-zhong-yi-qi-tang treatment of patients with perennial allergic rhinitis
It’s one of the most commonly prescribed herbal formulas in Chinese medicine.
This study shows it has anti-inflammatory effects and reduces symptoms. Continue reading Bu-zhong-yi-qi-tang treatment of patients with perennial allergic rhinitis
More positive news about pedometers and weight loss
Pedometer-based walking programs — even without going on a diet — result in modest weight loss. Continue reading More positive news about pedometers and weight loss
Reduce stress. Reduce pain?
 Might reducing negative emotions explain placebo-associated pain reduction?
And, should the stress response be included in every placebo-controlled study? Continue reading Reduce stress. Reduce pain?
A stepwise approach to fibromyalgia therapy
Dr. Don Goldenberg from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts has a video and print slide program on Medscape that reviews evidence-based treatments for fibromyalgia.
The emphasis is on drugs, but more interesting is his support for a combined drug/CAM approach to treatment. Continue reading A stepwise approach to fibromyalgia therapy
The goldenseal (berberine)/cyclosporine drug interaction
Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) is promoted for a variety of uses. The active components are hydrastine and berberine. Both inhibit the liver metabolizing enzyme system known as cytochrome P450. Therefore, people treated the immunosuppressant, cyclosporine A (CsA; Sandimmune) and taking this herbal or berberine are at risk of a drug interaction.
Here’s what we know based on studies at the Wuhan General Hospital in Wuhan, China. Continue reading The goldenseal (berberine)/cyclosporine drug interaction
What’s the optimal duration of chiropractic care for work-related disabilities?
30 days for low back pain, according to this study by the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety in Hopkins, Massachusetts. Continue reading What’s the optimal duration of chiropractic care for work-related disabilities?