 Dr. Adrienne Olson of Breastlink in Rancho Palos Verdes, California reported during the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium that breast cancer patients might unknowingly expose themselves to estrogen by using certain skin moisturizers.
Yet, none of these products listed the estrogenic hormones among their ingredients. Continue reading Caution: Moisturizing creams in breast cancer patients
 Researchers from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation in Bangalore, India measured the effect of yoga on perceived stress. Continue reading Yoga benefits in healthy pregnant women
 That’s the conclusion by reviewers from Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust in Kent, UK. Continue reading Lack of evidence for aromatherapy in dementia
In addition to interacting with midazolam (Versed for sedation and anxiety), researchers from the FDA and the NIH studied ginkgo’s effect on the combination of lopinavir/ritonavir (Kaletra, Aluvia for HIV/AIDS).
But only the midazolam interaction with ginkgo biloba appeared to be significant for patients. Continue reading Ginkgo biloba interacts with midazolam
 Based on studies in tens of thousands of patients, researchers from New Orleans and Baltimore suggest daily targets for treatment with omega-3. Continue reading Omega-3 and cardiovascular disease
 Researchers from the University of Toronto, in Ontario reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Cost-effectiveness of natural supplements
Reviewers from the University of Florida, College of Medicine in Jacksonville assessed the evidenced. Continue reading Black cohosh to manage menopausal symptoms
Researchers from the University of Miami Medical School, in Florida reported benefits in mothers and their offspring. Continue reading Benefits of massage on pregnancy and infants
 In this patient, it appears there was greater “blood thinning” effect when pomegranate was taken with warfarin (Coumadin), according to this report. Continue reading Does pomegranate interact with blood thinners?
Professional musicians experience high levels of stress, performance anxiety, and debilitating performance-related musculoskeletal disorders.
Researchers from Harvard Medical School, in Boston evaluated the benefits of yoga and meditation for musicians. Continue reading The benefits of yoga for musicians
 Both cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and sertraline (Zoloft) reduce anxiety in children with anxiety disorders.
Combined, they achieve better response rates. Continue reading CBT + sertraline reduces anxiety in children
Researchers at the University of Florida in Gainesville report that obese children lose weight when their parents receive training on nutrition, exercise, and behavior management.
It also helps when the kids participate. Continue reading Educating families to keep their kids fit
The results of this study in Turkey suggest that yoga combined with range of motion exercises improves quality of life in patients receiving hemodialysis. Continue reading Benefits of yoga in kidney dialysis patients
Among the more than 2000 entries to this blog are issues that the purest would not include in a typical list of CAM options. Diet and exercise are examples.
Therefore, an explanation (beyond the fact that a topic interests me) and my rationale for including other “CAM” topics is necessary.
Topical indigo naturalis is a traditional Chinese herbal therapy.
In this study by researchers from Taiwan studied its use in treatment-resistant psoriasis. Continue reading Indigo naturalis to treat plaque-type psoriasis
Drs. Wei-Feng Li, Jian-Guo Jiang, and Jian Chena from the South China University of Technology in Guangzhou say, “TCM modernization has become necessary and urgent.”
They outline the path to integrate traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) into the mainstream. Continue reading The future of traditional Chinese medicine
 Researchers from Charité University Medical Center, in Berlin, Germany report on patients taking homeopathic treatment over 2 years. Continue reading Homeopathic treatment of psoriasis
Radiculopathy is any disease of the spinal nerves. For example, a “slipped disc” often compresses a spinal nerve, resulting in radiculopathy. Patients complain of pain, which extends from the spine outward.
The PeaceHealth Medical Group, in Longview, Washington reports the outcomes following chiropractic management of radiculopathy in the hospital. Continue reading Chiropractic treatment of radiculopathy
The effects of music therapy on stress, anxiety, and depression in pregnant women were studied by researchers at the National Tainan Institute of Nursing in Taiwan. Continue reading Benefits of music therapy during pregnancy
Some researchers have observed an association between higher calcium and vitamin D intake and a lower breast cancer risk.
Here are the results of the first randomized study to evaluate this apparent association. Continue reading Calcium + vitamin D don’t lower breast cancer risk