News tagged with complementary therapies


Review finds no benefit of evening primrose oil for treating eczema

Research into the complementary therapies evening primrose oil and borage oil shows little, if any, benefit for people with eczema compared with placebo, according to a new systematic review. The authors, who published their ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 29, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

U-M researchers find new way to clear cholesterol from the blood

Researchers at the University of Michigan have identified a new potential therapeutic target for lowering cholesterol that could be an alternative or complementary therapy to statins.

Cardiology created Apr 10, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Fringe therapy may help heart patients, study finds

A treatment that removes heavy metals from the body has long been touted as an alternative therapy to combat hardening arteries. Now a 10-year, $31 million clinical trial has found that chelation therapy does help heart attack ...

Cardiology created Mar 29, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Can qigong reduce cocaine cravings in early addiction recovery?

Cocaine is one of the most addictive drugs of abuse. Few effective treatments are available to help control cravings and withdrawal symptoms among individuals undergoing therapy to overcome cocaine abuse. ...

Addiction created Feb 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Can therapy dogs be beneficial for children with autism spectrum disorder?

About 1 in 150 children are affected by an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a group of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by difficulty with language, communication, and social interaction. A critical review of several ...

Autism spectrum disorders created Feb 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

HRT for postmenopausal symptoms can be recommended as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy

Herbal and complementary medicines could be recommended as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for treating postmenopausal symptoms says a new review published today in The Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (TOG). ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Jan 10, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New report on complementary therapies for arthritis reveals lack of scientific evidence

(Medical Xpress)—A new report written by a senior lecturer from the University of Aberdeen into the effectiveness of the complementary therapies that are commonly used for treating arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Jan 10, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Why are children at higher risk for negative health effects of environmental toxins?

More than 85,000 synthetic chemicals are registered for commercial use with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and only about half of those produced in large quantities are tested for their potential ...

Health created Jan 09, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Ancient foot massage technique may ease cancer symptoms

(Medical Xpress)—A study led by a Michigan State University researcher offers the strongest evidence yet that reflexology – a type of specialized foot massage practiced since the age of pharaohs – can ...

Cancer created Nov 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Acupuncture might ease fatigue linked to breast cancer

(HealthDay)—Offering breast cancer patients a relatively short regimen of acupuncture alongside standard treatment can help alleviate some of the crippling fatigue that often accompanies the disease, according ...

Cancer created Nov 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Yoga proves to reduce depression in pregnant women, boost maternal bonding

It's no secret that pregnancy hormones can dampen moods, but for some expectant moms, it's much worse: 1 in 5 experience major depression.

Health created Aug 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study shows frequent massage sessions boost biological benefits

(Medical Xpress) -- Massage is purported to have an array of benefits, including alleviating symptoms of depression, anxiety, back pain, asthma, fatigue, and even HIV. A new study shows there are sustained, ...

Health created Aug 08, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Efficacy of herbal remedies for managing insomnia

Approximately 1 in 3 Americans suffers from chronic sleep deprivation and another 10-15% of the population has chronic insomnia. Sleep disorders can profoundly affect a person's whole life and have been linked ...

Other created Jul 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Risks of mixing drugs and herbal supplements: What doctors and patients need to know

Herbal, dietary, and energy or nutritional supplements may offer specific health benefits, but they can also have harmful and even life-threatening effects when combined with commonly used medications. Clinicians ...

Health created May 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Male cancer patients turn to alternative treatments

(Medical Xpress) -- More than 50% of men diagnosed with cancer in Australia are turning to complementary and alternative medicine to help find a cure, or to improve their health, according to new research from the University ...

Cancer created Dec 13, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0


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