The American Psychiatric Association’s Task Force on Complementary and Alternative Medicine reviewed the evidence and report their findings.
Here are their findings. Continue reading CAM for major depressive therapy
Benefits of aromatherapy in dental patients
Researchers at King’s College London, in the UK have published their findings with lavender. Continue reading Benefits of aromatherapy in dental patients
Prayer as an alternative to mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
Joshua Knabb at Philhaven Hospital, in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania tells us centering prayer overlaps with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, which makes it a suitable treatment alternative for many Christians in remission from depression.
Here’s his rationale. Continue reading Prayer as an alternative to mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
Yoga and Pilates: Is there an association with body image and eating disorders
Researchers at the University of Minnesota, reviewed data from Project EAT (Eating and Activity in Teens and Young Adults) — a study of factors that influence eating habits of adolescents. Continue reading Yoga and Pilates: Is there an association with body image and eating disorders
Starting palliative care earlier in lung cancer patients
Patients with metastatic non–small-cell lung cancer have substantial symptoms and may receive aggressive care at the end of life.
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston, report improvement with earlier initiation of palliative care. Continue reading Starting palliative care earlier in lung cancer patients
Long-term benefits of exercise on fall prevention in the elderly
Home-based exercises are effective, according to researchers in Finland. Continue reading Long-term benefits of exercise on fall prevention in the elderly
Memory and psychotic effects of smoking cannabis
Researchers at the University College London, in the UK, report on the acute negative effects of smoking pot.
Here are their results and why they’re important. Continue reading Memory and psychotic effects of smoking cannabis
Response to fermented red ginseng in allergic rhinitis
Many reports state that Panax ginseng and fermented red ginseng have anti-inflammatory effects.
Researchers at Seoul National University College of Medicine, in Korea, studied fermented red ginseng. Continue reading Response to fermented red ginseng in allergic rhinitis
CAM (not St John’s wort) to treat depression
Researchers at Goulds Naturopathica, in Hobart TAS, Australia, reviewed the evidence. Continue reading CAM (not St John’s wort) to treat depression
Unraveling the mysteries of the subaleurone layer in rice
There’s an ingredient in rice that may help control blood pressure and explain the lower risk of cardiovascular disease in Japan.
Researchers at Temple University, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, presented the results of their laboratory study during the annual 2010 Experimental Biology conference. Continue reading Unraveling the mysteries of the subaleurone layer in rice
Vegetarian diet and the risk of the metabolic syndrome
Researchers at Loma Linda University, in California, compared dietary patterns. Continue reading Vegetarian diet and the risk of the metabolic syndrome
An Ernst review: Yoga for menopausal symptoms
Prof. Ernst and colleagues reviewed the evidence and found it insufficient. Continue reading An Ernst review: Yoga for menopausal symptoms
Review: CAM for anxiety and related conditions
Researchers at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, in Greenville, North Carolina tell us, “The number of people with psychiatric disorders who use CAM is on the rise,… estimates of CAM use range from 8% to 57%.” Most of this is to treat anxiety and depression.
Is it worth the effort? Continue reading Review: CAM for anxiety and related conditions
Review: Peppermint (Manta piperita)
It’s a popular herb used in many forms (ie, oil, leaf, leaf extract, and leaf water).
Researchers at the San Diego-Rady Children’s Hospital, in California, compiled what’s known. Continue reading Review: Peppermint (Manta piperita)
Effect of acupuncture on pregnancy rates in IVF
Infertility affects about 6.1 million people in the United States, about 10% of men and women of reproductive age. New and advanced technologies to help a woman become pregnant include in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Researchers at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, in Chicago, Illinois, compared the influence of “true” versus “sham” acupuncture on pregnancy rates of women undergoing IVF. Continue reading Effect of acupuncture on pregnancy rates in IVF
Treatment options for insomnia in children and adults
Chronic insomnia affects nearly 16% of adults and up to 25% of children.
If you’re in this group, researchers from the University of North Texas list non-drug treatment options that will prepare you for your doctor’s visit. Continue reading Treatment options for insomnia in children and adults
Effects of chocolate on blood pressure and heart disease
Researchers at the German Institute of Human Nutrition, in Nuthetal, tell us chocolate appears to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Continue reading Effects of chocolate on blood pressure and heart disease
Review: Moxibustion for cancer care
Prof. Ernst and colleagues report, “All studies [of moxibustion] have a high risk of bias.”
And that’s the good news. Continue reading Review: Moxibustion for cancer care
OPAL (Older People And omega-3 Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids)
Over 2 years, researchers from the UK and Australia followed almost 900 septuagenarians for any benefits on cognition from omega-3 supplementation. Continue reading OPAL (Older People And omega-3 Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids)
Inspriatory muscle training in patients following stroke
Researchers at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, in Brazil, evaluated the effectiveness of inspiratory muscular training on strength, resistance, functional performance, and quality of life among chronic stroke survivors. Continue reading Inspriatory muscle training in patients following stroke