Feldenkrais movement therapy was developed by Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais (photo). It’s designed to isolate separate muscles and muscle groups in order to promote flexibility, release tension, and enhance balance.
Researchers from the national Ageing Research Institute, in Victoria, Australia studied the effect of the Awareness Through Movement lessons on balance and function in older people. Continue reading Feldenkrais to improve balance in the elderly
Researchers from Georgia State University, in Atlanta measured several favorable changes in adults who practiced yoga. Continue reading Benefits of yoga for African Americans with heart failure
The results of this study suggest that any effect on ovulation would not be clinically relevant, according to researchers at the South Devon School of Reflexology in the UK. Continue reading Failure of reflexology to achieve ovulation
Researchers from the University of Auckland, in New Zealand searched for the effects of exercise on cholesterol, blood pressure, and body weight. Continue reading Effects of calcium in healthy older men
Medscape has posted a series of videos by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA) intended to identify principles and help improve health and well-being through regular physical activity. Continue reading Exercise is medicine
Millions of postmenopausal women use multivitamins.
Does it matter? Continue reading Multivitamins, cancer, heart disease, and death
Vibrational medicine is based on the premise that human beings are essentially “dynamic energy systems” (aka spirits), and the path to good health is found through maintaining a health balance and flow of energy through the body. Continue reading Vibrational medicine: Results of scientific research
In China, acupuncture is commonly used to treat insomnia.
Researchers from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Acupuncture to treat insomnia
The combined use of supplements with prescription and non-prescription drugs is increasing along with the potential for significant interactions.
Here’s the evidence. Continue reading The growing incidence of drug-supplement interactions
Researchers from Japan studied the relationship between drinking green tea and depression in elderly Japanese adults. Continue reading Green tea and the risk of depression
Researchers at the University of Warwick Medical School, in Coventry, UK examined the association. Continue reading The effect of selenium on cholesterol levels
This study in The New England Journal of Medicine compared the effectiveness of 4 diets for weight loss and weight maintenance.
The results are interesting. The accompany editorial is even better. Continue reading Losing weight: Does it take a village?
Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University report benefit in hemiparetic (weakness on one side of the body) stroke survivors. Continue reading Using TENS to increase the effectiveness of exercise after stroke
Researches from the University of Western Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia reviewed the effectiveness of acupuncture during pregnancy and birthing. Continue reading Does acupuncture have a role during pregnancy?
Researchers from Kyung Hee University, in Seoul, South Korea report “marked clinical improvement.” Continue reading Acupuncture for hot flashes in peri- and postmenopausal women
Beneficial bacterium found in the intestinal tract of healthy people (probiotics) play an important role in immune development and may play a role in the development of allergic disorders. Manipulation of these bacteria may therefore offer an approach to prevent or treat allergic diseases.
Prof. ML Tank from the Royal Children’s Hospital, in Melbourne, Australia reviewed the evidence. Continue reading The evidence for probiotics in allergic disease
Prof. Ernst and colleagues have reviewed the effects of acupuncture as treatment for hot flushes in prostate cancer patients. Continue reading Acupuncture for hot flushes in prostate cancer
American Family Physician has published a review of vitamin D deficiency, with recommendations. Continue reading Recommended doses of vitamin D
Dr. Paul Williams from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has published 2 studies on the effects of exercise on cataracts (here) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) (here). Continue reading Exercise to prevent vision loss
Researchers from the Villa Margherita Neurology Clinic, in Vicenza, Italy studied the use of ginkgolide B — an herbal constituent extract from Ginkgo biloba tree leaves — in patients suffering from migraine with aura. Continue reading Ginkgo biloba for preventing migraine