Are chiropractic treatments effective for gastrointestinal disorders?
Prof. Ernst has reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Review: Chiropractic for gastrointestinal problems
Stroke as a public health opportunity for chiropractic
Dr. Donald Murphy (photo) is Clinical Director of the Rhode Island Spine Center. He’s also on the clinical faculty at Brown University School of Medicine and the postgraduate faculty of 4 chiropractic schools.
Here’s his perspective on cervical manipulation, the risk of stroke, and what it means for the chiropractic profession. Continue reading Stroke as a public health opportunity for chiropractic
Tai chi vs Western exercise in healthy, elderly adults
The benefits differ.
And, the response to tai chi is long-lasting, according to researchers at the University of Arizona, in Tucson. Continue reading Tai chi vs Western exercise in healthy, elderly adults
Effects of meditation on alexithymia and social skills
Alexithymia is the inability to describe emotions in a verbal manner. Alexithymia is likely to be involved in the pain experience of cancer patients.
Researchers at the Universidad de Almería, in Spain, report their preliminary findings using meditation (mindfulness). Continue reading Effects of meditation on alexithymia and social skills
Effect of religion on depression and hopelessness
Researchers from Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania studied this association in depressed older adults in mental health settings. Continue reading Effect of religion on depression and hopelessness
Review: Acupuncture in reproductive medicine
Acupuncture has been used as treatment for infertility for hundreds of years.
Researchers at Tor Vergata University, in Rome, Italy, reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Review: Acupuncture in reproductive medicine
Electro-acupuncture treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common female endocrine disorder affecting about 5% to 10% of women of reproductive age a leading causes of reduced fertility.
Researchers in Sweden studied the response to low-frequency electro-acupuncture in these women. Continue reading Electro-acupuncture treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome
Contact dermatitis from lip balms that contain peppermint oil
Researchers at McMaster University, in Hamilton, Ontario, describe 4 patients with allergic contact cheilitis (inflammation of the lip) following exposure to peppermint oil contained in a lip balm product. Continue reading Contact dermatitis from lip balms that contain peppermint oil
Review: Cognitive therapy for memory loss
This Cochrane review evaluated the effect of cognitive training on various cognitive functions (ie, memory, executive function, attention, and speed) in healthy older people and in people with mild cognitive impairment. Continue reading Review: Cognitive therapy for memory loss
The value of the consultation in treating cardiovascular disease
Research from California and Iowa support the value of added time with a qualified healthcare professional. Continue reading The value of the consultation in treating cardiovascular disease
Effect of flaxseed on lipids
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in Shanghai reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Effect of flaxseed on lipids
Complications from ear stapling for weight reduction
A variant of acupuncture, ear stapling (in which a surgical staple is placed in the conchal bowl [photo] of the ear) is promoted to decrease appetite and induce weight loss.
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine report 2 patients with infections at the site of needle placement. Continue reading Complications from ear stapling for weight reduction
Omega-3 and the risk of kidney stones
Researchers at the University of Bonn, in Germany, evaluated the effects of supplementation with eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid (omega-3 fatty acids) on risk factors for calcium oxalate stone formation. Continue reading Omega-3 and the risk of kidney stones
Reviews of acupuncture for primary dysmenorrhea
Primary dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation that’s not due to a disease, but to menstruation itself.
There’s “promising evidence” for acupuncture, according to at least 1 group of researchers at Kyung Hee University Medical Center, in Seoul, South Korea. Continue reading Reviews of acupuncture for primary dysmenorrhea
The smoking/migraine connection
Researchers from the University Hospital Marques de Valdecilla, in Santander, Spain studied the relationship between migraine and smoking. Continue reading The smoking/migraine connection
Lack of effect of soy protein on lipids after 1 year
The risk of heart disease increases significantly in women after menopause mostly because of estrogen deficiency. Soy protein is promoted as a dietary means for reducing this risk.
In this study, researchers at Florida State University, in Tallahassee, examined the effects of soy protein consumption on heart disease risk in postmenopausal women. Continue reading Lack of effect of soy protein on lipids after 1 year
Acupuncture for rehabilitation after stroke
Researchers from Canada and the UK reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Acupuncture for rehabilitation after stroke
Music during caesarean section
In this Cochrane review, the authors attempt to gain insight into the effects of music on mothers and infants during Cesarean section. Continue reading Music during caesarean section
Cognitive behavioral therapy for ADHD
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston, tested cognitive behavioral therapy in adults who were also treated with drugs but still experiencing significant symptoms. Continue reading Cognitive behavioral therapy for ADHD
Black tea, green tea, and the risk of heart disease
Researchers at the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, in China, reviewed the association between tea consumption and the risk of coronary artery disease (narrowing of the small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart). Continue reading Black tea, green tea, and the risk of heart disease