Researchers at the National Institute of Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Research, in Punjab, India, report on a few local samples of certain herbs. Continue reading Detection of toxic heavy metals in herbal plants
Benefits of a whole grain-enriched diet on cardiovascular risk
Researchers at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, in Hershey, studied the response to including whole-grain foods in a hypocaloric (reduced by 500 kcal/day) diet. Continue reading Benefits of a whole grain-enriched diet on cardiovascular risk
Perceived benefit from CAM in people with back pain
Back pain is the second most common reason patients seek ambulatory medical care in the United States.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School, in Boston surveyed the nation about CAM use for back pain. Continue reading Perceived benefit from CAM in people with back pain
Biofeedback for men undergoing prostatectomy
The value of pelvic floor muscle training on the recovery of urinary continence after removing the prostate is controversial, according to researchers at the University of São Paulo School of Medicine, in Brazil.
They studied biofeedback + pelvic floor muscle training to improve urinary incontinence following radical prostatectomy. Continue reading Biofeedback for men undergoing prostatectomy
Benefits of zinc supplements in people with HIV
Adequate levels of zinc are critical for immune function.
During the XVIII International AIDS Conference, researchers at Florida International University, in Miami, and other institutions in the US reported the benefits and safety of zinc supplementation in nutritional doses to prevent immunologic failure. Continue reading Benefits of zinc supplements in people with HIV
Benefits of micronutrients in people with HIV
During the XVIII International AIDS Conference, researchers at Florida International University, in Miami, and other institutions in the US and Botswana reported the benefits of micronutrients. Continue reading Benefits of micronutrients in people with HIV
Benefits of antioxidant treatment in patients with HIV
HIV infection and the long-term use of antiretroviral drugs are associated with increased mitochondrial damage and oxidative stress.
During the XVIII International AIDS Conference, researchers at Florida International University, in Miami, and other institutions in the US reported beneficial effects of antioxidant supplementation on immune function and reducing mitochondrial damage. Continue reading Benefits of antioxidant treatment in patients with HIV
Vitamin D and depression in people with cardiovascular disease
Depression is associated with cardiovascular disease.
Researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center, in Murray, Utah, looked for an association between vitamin D deficiency and depression in these patients. Continue reading Vitamin D and depression in people with cardiovascular disease
Are maggots cost-effect for leg ulcers?
No, according to researchers in the UK who conducted the VenUS II study.
But should that be the ultimate measure of its value in patients with venous ulcers? Continue reading Are maggots cost-effect for leg ulcers?
Intensive behavioral weight loss lessens hot flashes
Higher body mass index (BMI) is associated with worse hot flushes during menopause, but the effect of weight loss on flushing is unclear.
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, studied overweight and obese women who complained of bothersome hot flushes. Continue reading Intensive behavioral weight loss lessens hot flashes
Antioxidant primer
Dr. Manouchehr Saljoughian from the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Berkeley, California has reviewed antioxidants.
Lets define terms. Continue reading Antioxidant primer
Interaction between Shengmai-yin and warfarin
Shengmai-yin (Sheng Mai Yin Pian) is a concentrated Chinese herbal medicine used to “treat a deficiency of vital energy and Yin, palpitation and shortness of breath, faint pulse, and spontaneous perspiration,” according to ActiveHerb.com.
Researchers at Zhejiang University, in Hangzhou, China report a patient who appeared to suffer from an interaction with warfarin (Coumadin). Continue reading Interaction between Shengmai-yin and warfarin
Does tai chi improve psychosocial well-being?
Researchers at Deakin University, in Australia reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Does tai chi improve psychosocial well-being?
Lifestyle choices and diabetes risk later in life
There are 5 choices that make a difference, according to this report by the Cardiovascular Health Study group. Continue reading Lifestyle choices and diabetes risk later in life
Music therapy to treat acquired brain injury
Acquired brain injury is caused by stroke, an aneurysm, or an infection and may result in problems with movement, language, sensation, thinking, or emotion.
In this Cochrane Review, researchers in the US and UK evaluated the efficacy of music therapy as an option for rehabilitation. Continue reading Music therapy to treat acquired brain injury
CAM use among US adolescents
Prof. Ernst sees encouraging evidence for some treatments.
But does it matter? Continue reading CAM use among US adolescents
A PAR review of chiropractic to treat WAD
Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) include heaviness or tingling in the arms, dizziness, ringing in the ears, vision changes, fatigue, poor concentration or memory, and difficulty sleeping. Depression follows if the pain doesn’t get better.
Researchers at the University of Western Ontario, in London conducted this review using a participatory action research (PAR) approach. Continue reading A PAR review of chiropractic to treat WAD
10 healthy foods for eating well
So many studies of the health benefits of this diet or that. But what should you eat?
MayoClinic.com lists 10 health foods. Continue reading 10 healthy foods for eating well
Measuring the physiologic response to massage
Researchers at Umea University, Sweden get clinical. Continue reading Measuring the physiologic response to massage
Fruit, veggies, olive oil, and heart disease risk
Here are the results from EPICOR (European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition cohorts study). Continue reading Fruit, veggies, olive oil, and heart disease risk