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Use of herbal medicines during HIV/AIDS treatment
Researchers at Mbarara University of Science and Technology, in Uganda evaluated the use of herbal medicines among patients at the HIV clinic of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. First, the details. 334 patients receiving anti-retroviral Therapy (ART) were studied. Demographics, clinical characteristics, perceptions of quality of care received, self-perceived health status, information on ART received, herbal [...]
Effects of cranberry polyphenols on dental health
Several studies report that the polyphenols (a source of antioxidants) in cranberries have properties that may be beneficial for treating and/or preventing dental caries and periodontal disease. Researchers at Laval University, in Quebec, summarized the scientific evidence supporting the potential of cranberry polyphenols to prevent and/or treat diseases of the mouth. Here?s what we know. [...]
Benefits of prunes for postmenopausal women
Among nutritional factors, dried plum (prunes; Prunus domestica L.) is most effective for preventing and reversing bone loss. Researchers in Oklahoma and Florida examined the extent to which dried plum reverses bone loss in osteopenic postmenopausal women. First, the details. 236 women, 1 to 10 years postmenopausal, and not on hormone replacement therapy or any [...]
Demographics and the risk for high mercury levels?
Using data from a study of pregnant women from an inland area in the US South, researchers at Duke University, in Durham, North Carolina, sought to understand the fish consumption habits and associated mercury levels. Here?s what they found. Over 30% of women had at least 1 mcg/L of mercury in their blood, and about [...]
Review: Pilates for chronic low back pain
Researchers at the Universidade Estadual de Londrina-UEM, in Brazil, evaluated the effectiveness of the Pilates method on the pain and function in adults with non-specific chronic low back pain. First, the details. 5 studies met the inclusion criteria. The total number of patients was 71 in the Pilates group and 68 in the control group. [...]
Effect of fish oil on weight loss during chemotherapy
Involuntary weight loss is a major contributor to mortality and morbidity in patients with advanced cancer. Researchers at the University of Alberta, in Edmonton, studied patients with nonsmall cell lung cancer first-line chemotherapy. First, the details. 40 patients were assigned to a treatment group. Fish oil 2.2 grams of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)/day Standard care Blood [...]
Ayurvedic treatments for diabetes mellitus
In this Cochrane review, researchers at the Child and Adolescent Care Centre, in Chennai, India, assessed the effects. First, the details. 6 studies of proprietary herbal mixtures and 1 of whole system Ayurvedic treatment. were reviewed. These studies enrolled 354 participants. The treatment duration ranged from 3 to 6 months. All studies included adults with [...]
Enriched skim milk powder to prevent gout flares
Laboratory studies have identified two dairy fractions, glycomacropeptide (GMP) and G600 milk fat extract (G600), with anti-inflammatory effects in models of acute gout. Researchers at the University of Auckland, in New Zealand, tested the concept in humans. First, the details. 120 patients with recurrent gout flares were randomly assigned to a treatment group for 3 [...]
Safety of energy drinks
Energy drinks are consumedby 30% to 50% of adolescents and young adults. The manufacturers claim they are safe. Researchers at the University of Miami, in Florida reviewed the evidence and came to a different conclusion. First, the details. Two-thirds of the 121 references found on energy drinks were in the scientific literature. Reports by government [...]
Treatments for dry mouth
Xerostomia (the feeling of dry mouth) is common especially in older adults. Causes include medications, autoimmune disease (Sjögren’s Syndrome), radiotherapy or chemotherapy for cancer, hormone disorders, and infections. This Cochrane review evaluated the evidence for topical treatments to reduce symptoms. First, the details. 36 studies involving 1597 participants were included. 2 compared saliva stimulants to [...]
New vitamin D recommendations for menopausal women
Here?s the new European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) position statement on the role of vitamin D after menopause. Here?s what we know. Vitamin D levels Vitamin D status is determined by measuring serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels. Optimal blood 25(OH)D levels are 30 to 90 ng/mL (75 to 225nmol/L). There?s no international consensus. Levels [...]
Absorbability of arsenic and lead in traditional Ayurvedic medicines
Researchers at the Royal Military College of Canada, tested 42 medicines. First, the details. The laboratory test consisted of a gastric phase at pH 1.8, which containing organic acids, pepsin and salt. Then, an intestinal phase, at pH 7 contained bile and pancreatin. And, the results. Bioaccessible lead was found in 76% of samples, with [...]
Vitamin D and high blood sugar levels in the elderly
Researchers at the University College London, in the UK, investigated the association between vitamin D levels and hyperglycemia in older people. First, the details. 2038 elderly adults were surveyed. Blood levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH) D) levels, A1c and age, gender, social class, season of examination, use of vitamin supplements, and physical health status [...]
Review: Qigong in patients with cancer
Qigong is often used by cancer patients to help manage their symptoms. Researchers at The University of Hong Kong, in China, evaluated the effectiveness of qigong exercise in cancer care. First, the details. 23 studies including were identified. Physical and psychosocial outcomes were examined in 14 studies. Biomedical outcomes were examined in 15 studies. And, [...]
Spinal manipulation for chronic low back pain
Here are the findings of a Cochrane review. First, the details. 26 studies in 6070 participants were included. 9 studies had a low risk of bias. The primary outcomes were pain, functional status, and perceived recovery. In addition, return-to-work and quality of life were included. And, the results. High quality evidence Spinal manipulation has a [...]
Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today
Massage Found To Reduce Inflammation Following Strenuous Exercise
Most athletes can testify to the pain-relieving, recovery-promoting effects of massage. Now there's a scientific basis that supports booking a session with a massage therapist: On the cellular level massage reduces inflammation and promotes the growth of new mitochondria in skeletal muscle...
Pomegranate Seed Oil For Menopause No Better Than Placebo
Women who took pomegranate seed oil pills to relieve symptoms of the menopause, such as hot flashes, were found to receive no significantly better benefits than those who were given a placebo pill which contained sunflower oil, researchers from the Medical University of Vienna wrote in the journal Menopause...
Traditional Chinese Medicine Makes Fertility Treatments Far More Effective, TAU Researchers Discover
Traditional Chinese medicine has long been used to ease pain, treat disease, boost fertility, and prevent miscarriage. Known in the Western medical community by its acronym TCM, these traditional remedies include herbal preparations and acupuncture...
Migraine - The Enigma Of Trial Results
In order to find out the effect of acupuncture compared with sham acupuncture in treating migraines, a team of investigators carried out a randomized controlled human trial. 480 individuals at 9 hospitals in China who experienced migraines for over one year, with two or three migraines in the 3 months prior to the investigation, were enrolled to participate in the study...
Difficulties In Treating Migraines Highlighted By Two Randomized Controlled Trials
Acupuncture and sham acupuncture appear equally effective in treating migraines, according to a clinical trial published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). An international team of researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial to determine the effect of acupuncture compared with sham acupuncture in treating migraines in 480 patients at nine hospitals in China...
Chinese Herbal Medicine May Provide Novel Treatment For Alcohol Abuse
UCLA researchers have identified how a component of an ancient Chinese herbal anti-hangover medicine called dihydromyricetin, isolated from the plant Hovenia, counteracts acute alcohol intoxication and withdrawal symptoms...
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked To Depression, UT Southwestern Psychiatrists Report
Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to depression, according to UT Southwestern Medical Center psychiatrists working with the Cooper Center Longitudinal Study. It is believed to be the largest such investigation ever undertaken. Low levels of vitamin D already are associated with a cavalcade of health woes from cardiovascular diseases to neurological ailments...
Scientists Examine Toxicity Of Medicinal Plants In Peru
Many developing countries rely on traditional medicine as an accessible and affordable treatment option for human maladies. However, until now, scientific data has not existed to evaluate the potential toxicity of medicinal plant species in Peru. Scientists from the William L. Brown Center of the Missouri Botanical Garden in St...
JAMA Commentary Contends Vitamin Therapy Can Still Reduce Stroke
A commentary by Dr. David Spence of The University of Western Ontario and Dr. Meir Stampfer of the Harvard School of Public Health in today's Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) argues that vitamin therapy still has a role to play in reducing stroke. Vitamin B therapy was once widely used to lower homocysteine levels...
Acupuncture Reduces Protein Linked To Stress In First Of Its Kind Animal Study
Acupuncture significantly reduces levels of a protein in rats linked to chronic stress, researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) have found. They say their animal study may help explain the sense of well-being that many people receive from this ancient Chinese therapy...
Tuberculosis - How Effective Is Cod Liver Oil?
In the Christmas issue published on bmj.com today, Professor Sir Malcolm Green explains: "a review of a historical study from 1848 reveals that cod liver oil was an effective treatment for tuberculosis." 1,077 individuals with consumption (tuberculosis) were enrolled to participate in the study conducted by physicians at the Hospital for Consumption, Chelsea (now the Royal Brompton Hospital)...
Vitamin D For Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, And Bone Fracture Protection? Evidence Is Lacking
Does vitamin D supplementation protect people from bone fractures, cancer and cardiovascular disease? Researchers wrote in Annals of Internal Medicine in two separate articles that so far there is no compelling evidence to support any of these claims. Article 1 - studies have indicated that vitamin D supplementation may play a role in reducing the risk of developing cancer and bone fractures...
Safety Assessment Of Botanical Ingredients Of Concern In Plant Food Supplements
While many consumers equal 'natural' with 'safe', botanicals and botanical preparations such as plant food supplements may contain compounds, like the so called alkenylbenzenes, that are of concern for human health. At high doses these chemical compounds can cause liver cancer in experimental animals...
FDA Takes Legal Action Against Dietary Supplement Maker In Pennsylvania
The FDA has for the first time taken legal action against a dietary supplement manufacturer and owner, which has substituted ingredients and products and failed to note the changes on the final product labels. The U.S...
FDA Approves First Supplemental Test For Chagas Disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first test for use as an additional, more specific test on human serum or plasma specimens found to be positive for antibodies to Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi). T. cruzi causes Chagas disease, a serious and potentially fatal parasitic infection. The test, called the ABBOTT ESA Chagas [Trypanosoma cruzi (E...
Acupuncture For Kids Relatively Safe, If Practitioner Is Well Qualified
Using acupuncture to treat children is generally safe as long as the practitioner is properly trained, researchers from the University of Alberta, Canada, reported in the journal Pediatrics. Even when adverse events associated with acupuncture were detected, they were mostly mild in severity, the authors added...
No Double Standards For Natural Health Products
Natural health products and medicinal foods should be subject to the same regulations as pharmaceutical drugs to ensure safety and efficacy, states an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)...
Acupuncture Can Prevent Radiation-Induced Chronic Dry Mouth
When given alongside radiation therapy for head and neck cancer, acupuncture has shown for the first time to reduce the debilitating side effect of xerostomia, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center...
Chronic Back Pain Sufferers Benefit From Yoga
Yoga can provide more effective treatment for chronic lower back pain than more conventional methods, according to the UK's largest ever study into the benefits of yoga...
Largest US Yoga Study To Date Finds Yoga Eases Back Pain
Yoga classes were linked to better back-related function and diminished symptoms from chronic low back pain in the largest U.S. randomized controlled trial of yoga to date, published by the Archives of Internal Medicine as an "Online First" article on October 24. But so were intensive stretching classes...
Can Aromatherapy Produce Harmful Indoor Air Pollutants?
Spas that offer massage therapy using fragrant essential oils, called aromatherapy, may have elevated levels of potentially harmful indoor air pollutants such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and ultrafine particles, according to an article in Environmental Engineering Science, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc...
Ginger Root Worth Investigating As Potential Colon Cancer Preventer
Ginger root supplement is worth investigating as a potential strategy for colon cancer prevention, according to a phase II study published in the 11 October issue of Cancer Prevention Research...
Chinese Mushrooms Compound Aids Cancer Drug Effectiveness
According to study published in the journal Cancer Research, wild, poisonous mushrooms growing in a Southwest China forest carry a compound that seems to be effective in helping a cancer killing drug live up to its promise. Dr...
Orthopaedic Surgery Patients At Risk Of Dangerous Drug Interactions If Taking Herbal Supplements
Complementary and alternative medical (CAM) treatments such as herbal supplements have become increasingly popular in the United States, especially among older patients and those with chronic pain...
Ginger Root Supplement Reduced Colon Inflammation Markers
Ginger supplements reduced markers of colon inflammation in a select group of patients, suggesting that this supplement may have potential as a colon cancer prevention agent, according to a study published in Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. Suzanna M. Zick, N.D., M.P.H...
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine - Table of Contents
Altering the Acid/Alkaline Balance of Water via the Use of an Intention-Host Device
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine , Vol. 0, No. 0.
Pattern Differentiation in Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help Define Specific Indications for Biomedical Therapy in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine , Vol. 0, No. 0.
A Curmudgeon's Dream
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 1-1.
Finding an Ally: Can Dogs Help Therapists Promote Communication in Individuals with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities?
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 2-3.
Homeopathy and Heart Rate Variability: Clarification About Concerns and Issues
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 4-5.
Older Australian Women Use Complementary Fertility Care: A Practice Audit
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 6-7.
Brazilian Green Propolis Extracts Improve Tinea pedis interdigitalis and Tinea corporis
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 8-9.
Traditional Medicinal Practices of a Sardar Healer of the Sardar (Dhangor) Community of Bangladesh
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 10-19.
Use of Ayurvedic Diagnostic Criteria in Ayurvedic Clinical Trials: A Literature Review Focused on Research Methods
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 20-28.
Using Whole-Body Vibration Training in Patients Affected with Common Neurological Diseases: A Systematic Literature Review
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 29-41.
The Personality of Homeopaths: A Cross-Sectional Survey of the Personality Profiles of Homeopaths Compared to a Norm Sample
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 42-47.
Effects of an 8-Week Meditation Program on Mood and Anxiety in Patients with Memory Loss
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 48-53.
Isoflavones in Treating Watchful Waiting Benign Prostate Hyperplasia: A Double-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 54-60.
Urut Melayu for Poststroke Patients: A Qualitative Study
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 61-64.
Endoscopic Topical Application of Ankaferd Blood Stopper® in Gastrointestinal Bleeding
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 65-68.
Effects of Whole-Body Vibration With or Without Localized Radiofrequency on Anthropometry, Body Composition, and Motor Performance in Young Nonobese Women
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 69-75.
Living with HIV: Responses to a Mantram Intervention Using the Critical Incident Research Method
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 76-82.
Symmetry States of the Physical Space: An Expanded Reference Frame for Understanding Human Consciousness
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 83-92.
Gastric Bezoar: A Case of a Patient Treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 93-95.
Large C4/5 Spondylotic Disc Bulge Resulting in Spinal Stenosis and Myelomalacia in a Klippel-Feil Patient
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 96-99.
Alternative And Complementary Medicine Articles
3 Quick Herbal Remedies
In recent years the issue of Alternative Healing has skyrocketed to the forefront of the medical field. A 2004 government survey concluded that more than one third of adults use alternative medicine and healing. Here are 3 quick herbal remedies for arthritis, blood pressure and dandruff
Alternative And Complementary Medicine Old Medicine New Synergies
The terms alternative medicine and complementary medicine are often wrongly used as synonyms. Actually, the term alternative medicine refers to medicine systems like Ayurveda or Acupuncture that are used in place of conventional medicine
Alternative Medicine
Alternative Medicine is the use of natural therapy and medicines to restore and maintain health. Alternative medicine is also considered a practice beyond the realm of conventional modern
Alternative Fibromyalgia Therapies
Fibromyalgia is a mysterious disease that is effecting more and more people, as increasing numbers of patients are being diagnosed with this disorder. What is fibromyalgia, and what are some alterative therapies and treatments for this
Alternative Herbal Cures For Ailments
With the increased usage of herbs for treatment of ailments from Common cold to Cancer, there is an increasing need for authentic and unbiased information on various cures using herbs.
Alternative Medicine Is Holistic Western Medicine is Reduction
The major difference between alternative medicine, or what I'll call holistic health, and Western medicine, is in approach. A Western doctor, or MD, sees his duty as searching out disease, diagnosing it, and treating it
Alternative Medicine vs Conventional Medicine Part 1
The term 'alternative medicine' that is so commonly used today is somewhat unsuitable since that would seem to indicate that it is a form of treatment departing from so-called 'traditional' scientific practices and is just a possibility for a cure
Alternative Medicine vs Conventional Medicine Part 2
Alternative medicine (so called) was being used in ancient times long before conventional medicine came on the scene. It is interesting to note that there were not so many diseases plaguing mortals in those days
Alternative Treatment For Cancer
Cancer is an excessive growth of unwanted cells in our body. These excess growth of cells consume a lot of glucose found in the blood and starve the organs that need glucose
Alternative Treatment For Asthma
Asthma is a respiratory disorder characterized by abnormal lung condition in which accumulation of mucus in the lungs is found. Natural asthma remedies are the most preferred way of treating asthma
Ayurveda A Natural Health 101 Article
Ayurveda is the traditional medical system of sub-continental India. With an archeological record going back 7000 years and an unbroken written history dating back to around 1500 B.C., Ayurveda is easily the oldest
Benefits Of Alternative Medicine
With the growing number of people being affected by newly discovered chronic degenerative diseases such as AIDS and chronic fatigue syndrome, Are you worried or wondering....Is it possible to maintain good health?
Complementary Medicine
Complementary Medicine is the use of natural therapy and medicines to restore and maintain health in addition to conventional medicine. Dating back to 420 B.C., around the time of Hippocrates, complementary medicine is also considered a practice beyond the realm of conventional modern medicine
Genital Herpes Natural And Alternative Treatment Remedies
Modern medical science has not been able to produce a cure for the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and can only offer pharmaceutical solutions that help ease the pain and speed up recovery from a genital herpes outbreak
Herb Remedies
Herb remedies are made of natural substances that come from plants. Herbs have been valued throughout history. The Bible tells us Kings journeyed many miles to bring frankincense and myrrh as gifts for Jesus.
Inflammatory Arthritis Alternative Treatments
There are two main types of arthritis: inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis. Inflammatory arthritis can be treated naturally without drugs.
Is Alternative Medicine Proven To Work
The most common objection to alternative medicine from conventional physicians is that it is not proven. What doctors mean by this is that alternative medicine has not been rigorously tested the way pharmaceutical drugs have been tested
Natural Alternatives vs Prescription Drugs
Using natural alternatives to prescription drugs is a growing phenomenon. Alternative medicine might be thought of as any health care which is not a part of the mainstream medical establishment.
The True Meaning Of Alternative Medicine
Alternative medicine is a type of therapeutic practice that is not considered to be a part of traditional or conventional medical treatment. People use alternative medicine instead of using traditional medical treatment
