Dr. Joanne Barnes, from the University of Auckland, in New Zealand distilled the evidence.
And it takes less than 300 words plus references. Continue reading Everything you need to know about St. John’s wort
Traditional Chinese Medicine and stroke recovery
Researchers from China and Italy reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Traditional Chinese Medicine and stroke recovery
Review: Qigong to treat pain
Qigong is an internal martial art in which one learns to sense the Qi (the circulating life energy) moving in their body.
Prof. Ernst reviewed the research on qigong to treat pain. Continue reading Review: Qigong to treat pain
Vitamin C lowers fracture risk
Researchers at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research 30th Annual Meeting reported that taking vitamin C supplements might reduce the risk for hip and nonvertebral fracture. Continue reading Vitamin C lowers fracture risk
Exclusion diet + nutraceutical therapy to treat juvenile Crohn’s disease
Encouraging findings in a small group of patients are reported by researchers at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, in New York. Continue reading Exclusion diet + nutraceutical therapy to treat juvenile Crohn’s disease
Benefits of diabetes camp
The psychosocial benefits and knowledge gained lead to improved A1c at least for 3 months after camp. Continue reading Benefits of diabetes camp
Is Duhuo Jisheng Tang safe?
Duhuo Jisheng Tang “tones†the liver and kidney. It also tones Qi and blood.
I confess, I don’t know what that means, but researchers from Taipei, Taiwan studied its safety. Continue reading Is Duhuo Jisheng Tang safe?
Chamomile extract therapy for generalized anxiety disorder
Researchers at the University Science Center, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania report results from the first randomized controlled study of Matricaria recutita (chamomile) extract therapy for generalized mild to moderate anxiety disorder. Continue reading Chamomile extract therapy for generalized anxiety disorder
Does it matter where the acupuncture needles are placed?
Probably not, according to this study by researchers at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Continue reading Does it matter where the acupuncture needles are placed?
Sources of risk when taking traditional herbal medicines
Dr. Roger Bayard from The University of Adelaide, in Australia tells us “Traditional herbal substances may contain highly toxic chemicals and heavy metals.”
Then, he goes on to catalog all the ways this can happen. Continue reading Sources of risk when taking traditional herbal medicines
The association between vitamin D and osteoarthritis of the hip
Researchers from California studied elderly men. Continue reading The association between vitamin D and osteoarthritis of the hip
Nutracon coming to Anaheim
Nutracon is an education and networking conference for the health and nutrition industry. I attended a meeting several years ago and found it worthwhile.
The next meeting is scheduled for March 10 and 11 in Anaheim, California.
Here’s a sample of the agenda. Continue reading Nutracon coming to Anaheim
Acupuncture in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Researchers from the National Taiwan University, in Taipei studied the immediate effects of acupuncture on gait in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Continue reading Acupuncture in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Vitamin D and the risk of death from heart disease
Researchers from New York and California examined the association between 25(OH)D levels and death due to cardiovascular disease, with emphasis on any differences between black and Caucasian patients. Continue reading Vitamin D and the risk of death from heart disease
Options to prevent falls in the elderly
The Cochrane Library has reviewed the data and found 3 effective strategies that reduce the rate and risk of falling. Continue reading Options to prevent falls in the elderly
Cod liver oil lowers need for NSAIDs in arthritis
This study suggests that cod liver oil supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the need for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Continue reading Cod liver oil lowers need for NSAIDs in arthritis
Congenital glaucoma with sirsasana yoga posture
The sirsasana (stand-on-hand posture) was a problem for a patient with congenital glaucoma who had practiced this yoga posture for several years. Continue reading Congenital glaucoma with sirsasana yoga posture
Impact of medications on massage
Drs. Wendy Smith and Lincy Lal from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston have reviewed the implications for pharmaceutical care. Continue reading Impact of medications on massage
Rikkunshito to treat delayed gastric emptying
Rikkunshito is a popular Japanese traditional medicine that’s used in Japan to treat various gastrointestinal disorders.
Researchers from Osaka Medical Center, in Japan studied the effects of rikkunshito on delayed gastric emptying in handicapped patients. Continue reading Rikkunshito to treat delayed gastric emptying
Acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Dr. Ting Bao (photo) from The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, in Baltimore, Maryland tells us, “Despite recent advances in pharmacologic antiemetic therapy, additional treatment for breakthrough chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting is needed. Continue reading Acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting