Antibacterial properties of tualang honey and its effect in burn wound management: a comparative study Jun 24, 2010
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2010, 10:31doi:10. 1186/1472-6882-10-31. (BioMed Central)
Animal care gets boost from surgery center in Cordova Jun 22, 2010
Teresa Rotenberry practices alternative medicine -- such as aroma therapy -- and is in the process of becoming a registered animal acupuncturist. Surgeon Chris Dassler is studying arthroscopy. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Healing injuries Jun 12, 2010
C.H., discovered the power of alternative medicine after developing severe debilitating knee pain from years of extreme skiing and working as a ski instructor. Unable to ski or even climb stairs, she was told by conventional medical providers that her knees were normal for her age. (AZCentral -- Health)
Conceiving with donor sparks dilemma over how to tell the kids Jun 10, 2010
"Tell early and often," says psychologist Andrea Braverman, director of complementary and alternative medicine at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey and an ethics committee member. Braverman argues that children can and should be told before they can even comprehend the idea. (USA Today -- News)
Donor-Assisted Conception Sparks Disclosure Dilemmas Jun 5, 2010
"Tell early and often," says psychologist Andrea Braverman, director of complementary and alternative medicine at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey and an ethics committee member ... D., director, complementary and alternative medicine, Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey; Christine Kodman-Jones, Ph. (MEDLINEplus)
Relieve Nausea with a Ginger Altern... Jun 5, 2010
Ginger is an Alternative Medicine ... For people who feel sick to the stomach, this effective herb is a practical alternative medicine. (Suite101.com)
Alternative medicine may help legs; diagnosis is key Jun 4, 2010
Can alternative medicine help. A. Weakness, numbness, restlessness or pain in the leg can be caused by many conditions such as a slipped disk, low thyroid, poor circulation or nerve damage. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Thymoquinone induced oxidative stress targets highly aggressive prostate cancers Jun 2, 2010
Dr. Mondal stated that, "Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is becoming very important as an adjunct therapy in cancer patients, both to ameliorate the side effects of chemotherapy as well as to enhance their anti-tumor effects. The low side effect profiles of natural compounds is also an important aspect in their therapeutic utility as an adjunct to anti-tumor therapy. Indeed, in a previous publication (Exp Biol Med; (2009) Apr; 234(4) :442-53) we had shown that at lower... (EurekAlert!)
- Acupunctures painkilling secret revealed Jun 1, 2010
There is an attitude among some researchers that studying alternative medicine is unfashionable, said Nedergaard ... Josephine Briggs, the director of the national center for complementary and alternative medicine at the US National Institutes of Health, said: Its clear that acupuncture may activate a number of different mechanisms. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Shark Cartilage Not Beneficial in Advanced Lung Cancer May 28, 2010
The study authors noted that the study's impetus was "the widespread use of poorly regulated complementary and alternative medicine products, such as shark cartilage-derived agents, among patients with advanced cancer, a population likely to be vulnerable to unsubstantiated marketing claims.". SOURCE: Oxford Journals, news release, May 26, 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
Natural Constipation Remedies: Reli... May 28, 2010
com, * Constipation (Alternative Medicine) (accessed May 27, 2010). The copyright of the article Natural Constipation Remedies: Relief for Pain and Discomfort in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Woman with liver cancer conned RM4,000 by doctor May 27, 2010
Woman with liver cancer conned RM4,000 by doctor (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Diet supplements often sold with false claims May 27, 2010
Herbal supplements often sold with false claims - Alternative medicine- msnbc ... MORE FROM ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE ... Alternative medicine Section Front. (MSNBC -- Health)
Homeopathy to Help Treat Sinusitis May 27, 2010
Homeopathy is one of the more effective types of alternative medicine that can help with sinusitis ... Homeopathy is a Form of Alternative Medicine. (Suite101.com)
Know your health pro: Jim Fazio May 23, 2010
Q: Is it considered alternative medicine. A: It's a different approach. (Florida Today)
News etc. Wellness Festival, new leaders (66) May 22, 2010
Rodney Yee has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America and in the PBS special "The Practical Power of Yoga, as well as many other television broadcasts. He contributes to a variety of yoga and healthy lifestyle publications regularly including Yoga Journal, Self, Shape, and Fitness and has been featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Marie Claire, Elle, O-The Oprah Magazine, New York Magazine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and USA Today. He has sold millions of Gaiam/Living Arts... (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Tai Chi Gets Cautious Thumbs Up for Psychological Health May 22, 2010
A systematic review of the subject, published in the open access journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, found that although Tai Chi does appear to have positive psychological effects, more high quality, randomized trials are needed ... BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2010; (in press). (Science Daily)
Flaxseed-Fed Chickens Shed Light on Ovarian Cancer May 12, 2010
This research was published in Gynecologic Oncology and funded by a National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Grant, an American Institute for Cancer Research Grant, and an NIH Training Grant. Researchers included principal investigator Dale Buchanan Hales of Southern Illinois University. (Science Daily)
Daily TV and radio guide May 7, 2010
Questions about alternative medicine. Dr. Phil at 3 p.m. on Ch. (Boston Globe)
Gastrointestinal Problems Common in Children With Autism May 4, 2010
(May 2, 2010) Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is becoming a popular treatment for a variety of conditions, with national data showing it is used by about 12 percent of children. New research shows. (Science Daily)
Treatment plan for children with autism often includes complementary therapies May 2, 2010
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is becoming a popular treatment for a variety of conditions, with national data showing it is used by about 12 percent of children. New research shows that about 21 percent of youths enrolled in a large registry of children on the autism spectrum use CAM as part of their overall treatment plan. (EurekAlert!)
Scientists: Rabbit Fetus Therapy for Humans Is Dangerous May 1, 2010
Rabbit Fetus Therapy for Humans Is Dangerous, Scientists Warn - Alternative Medicine - FOXNews. com. (Fox News)
Treating allergy with acupuncture may be worth try Apr 30, 2010
She practices at the Department of Complementary and Alternative Medicine clinic at the John A. Burns School of Medicine and may be reached at 692-0908 (). This column is not intended to provide medical advice. (Honolulu Advertiser)
U-M study: Use of alternative therapy for pain treatment increases with age and wealth Apr 29, 2010
In a University of Michigan Health System study, 1 out of 3 patients with chronic pain reported using complementary and alternative medicine therapies such as acupuncture and chiropractic visits for pain relief ... According to the lead author, Carmen R. Green, M.D., U-M professor of anesthesiology and obstetrics and gynecology and associate professor of health management and policy, this pattern may be due to alternative medicine therapies usually attracting individuals with higher education... (EurekAlert!)
Coach Betty - U.S. Radio Personality - Takes on Paris July 9th Apr 29, 2010
Betty Louise lives in the San Francisco Bay Area surrounded by innovators in the green movement, alternative medicine, and technology, including Google, and Apple. For the last 20 years, she has coached and interviewed pioneers, artists and experts that have brought about positive change. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Vitamin E may be new boon for liver disease Apr 29, 2010
MORE FROM ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE ... Alternative medicine Section Front ... Add Alternative medicine headlines to your news reader. (MSNBC -- Health)
Psychedelic Trips Aid Anxiety Treatments for Cancer Patients Apr 24, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010. The big white pill was brought to her in an earthenware chalice. (Fox News)
CANCER PATIENTS: 60% try nontraditional medicines, supplements Apr 24, 2010
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE: Q&A: 'MINDFULNESS ... "We know that there's some harm going on. We just don't know the magnitude of it," said Dr. Jeffrey White, the National Cancer Institute's complementary and alternative medicine chief. (USA Today -- News)
NIH funding rates drop Apr 16, 2010
4 percent, while the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine funded some of the lowest at only 12. 1 percent. (The Scientist)
Reiki and Cancer Apr 16, 2010
Sister Madeleine Ricaforte of the Sisters of St. Agnes is the co-director of the non-sectarion CORE/El Centro, a facility that offers alternative medicine and natural healing modalities to those belonging to the low income group. She is a Reiki master and teacher and offers Reiki at the center. (Suite101.com)
Alternative Medicine for Allergies ... Apr 15, 2010
Alternative Medicine for Allergies and Asthma ... Alternative Medicine for Allergies and Asthma ... Alternative Medicine is the practice of medicine without the use of drugs or conventional medicine. (Suite101.com)
Medical Community Embraces Reiki Apr 14, 2010
More doctors are now prescribing Reiki and more hospitals are offering it as complementary alternative medicine ... In one of his shows, Dr. Oz focused on alternative medicine ... According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health (which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services), Reiki falls under the category of Energy Medicine. (Suite101.com)
Study: Cold Hard Cash Helps to Alleviate Pain Apr 13, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010. Money can t buy love, but it can help with pain relief, according to a new study at the University of Minnesota. (Fox News)
Does Biotin Reverse Hair Loss? Apr 12, 2010
Despite the lack of evidence, some dermatologists and alternative medicine doctors routinely recommend biotin supplementation, given its role in the natural hair manufacturing process, in tandem with other therapies for hair loss. Dr. Ted Daly, a clinical professor of dermatology at Nassau University Medical Center, , recommends 3 mgs (milligrams) to his patients experiencing hair loss. (Suite101.com)
Simple Test Can Detect Signs of Suicidal Thoughts in People Taking Antidepressants Apr 12, 2010
Funding for the study was provided by the National Institute of Mental Health; the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine; grants from Lilly Research Laboratories, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and Aspect Medical Systems; and an endowment from Joanne and George Miller and family to the UCLA Brain Research Institute. The funding providers had no role in any aspect of the study. (Science Daily)
ACUPUNCTURE: A NATURAL CURE FOR IN... Apr 12, 2010
Acupuncture: The Most Popular Form of Alternative MedicineAs an increasing number of Westerners become acquainted with the type of healing acupuncture provides, it has become the most rapidly growing form of alternative medicine in the U.S. Acupuncture was the primary way that all illness was treated in Asia for thousands of years and continues to be the predominant way that medicine there is practiced. It was so popular that it spread to Europe centuries ago and made it's way here to North... (Suite101.com)
Primary care physicians nationwide face clinical ethical conflicts with religious hospitals Apr 10, 2010
The Greenwall Foundation and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine funded this story. Additional authors include Ryan Lawrence and Farr Curlin of the University of Chicago and Jason Shattuck of Michigan State. (EurekAlert!)
Breast cream deflated Apr 10, 2010
LifeCode told the ASA in response to Steinman's complaint that the website would likely be discovered only by people who believed in alternative medicine, and that it was therefore not appropriate to label the content as misleading. The ASA said in its ruling that while it accepted that the product might be aimed at a specific market, it had never adopted a "they believe it so it must be true" approach. (iAfrica.com)
Questioning Dr. Oz Apr 10, 2010
His "Ask Dr. Oz" feature offers answers not only from prestigious medical centers such as the Cleveland Clinic but also from alternative medicine practitioner Deepak Chopra and from Dove, maker of skin care and beauty products. "The purpose of the site is to provide users with as much information as possible and allow the users to differentiate between what they find helpful and what they do not," Oz's spokespeople wrote in response to questions. (FOX61, CT)
Bank survey shows customers happy Apr 2, 2010
FROM OTHER NEWS SITES Simon Singh wins key battle in alternative medicine libel case - 1 hr ago FTSE in-depth: General Atlantic hit by Intec fall - 15 hrs ago How to bring orphan works in from the cold - 16 hrs ago Exclusive: New Details Of Red Knights' United Bid - 17 hrs ago Which broker. The temptations of a fund manager - 18 hrs ago. (BBC News -- UK)
Seeing the Light Mar 24, 2010
Dr. William Grant and Dr. Michael Holick, both sunlight and nutrition experts, report in a 2005 issue of Alternative Medicine Review, several bone diseases, muscle weakness, more than a dozen types of internal cancer, multiple sclerosis, and type 1 diabetes mellitus could be prevented with vitamin D. But what about getting too much sun. We are constantly warned about the hazards of excessive UV radiation. (Suite101.com)
Traditional Usui Reiki Mar 23, 2010
Indeed, Reiki has become one of the most popular Complimentary Alternative Medicine modalities. The form of Reiki that has become popular in the west is aptly called Western Reiki. (Suite101.com)
Rebirthing - Breathwork Mar 21, 2010
Believed to cure the body of physical and mental disorders, rebirthing-breathwork is a form of alternative medicine that uses breathing techniques to relieve stress. Rebirthing-breathwork, also called Intuitive Energy Breathing and Conscious Energy Breathing, is a form of alternative medicine that mainly consists of breathing techniques that are said to connect the subject to cycle of birth and death. (Suite101.com)
Prevention of Acupuncture Infection Needs More Focus Mar 20, 2010
The experts urge more funding to promote proper infection-control guidelines for acupuncture, which is one of the most widely practiced forms of alternative medicine. SOURCE: BMJ, news release, March 18, 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
Experts: Acupuncture Can Spread Diseases Mar 20, 2010
Acupuncture is one of the most widely practiced strands of alternative medicine and is based on the theory that inserting and manipulating fine needles at specific points in the body helps to promote the flow of "Qi" or energy. It has its origins in ancient China and has become widely accepted in the West in recent decades particularly in the treatment of pain. (Newsmax)
Washington Pet Supplies Mar 19, 2010
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Shorn for charity Mar 18, 2010
Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine lists 255 finished studies, with results posted on less than 10. They don't require results. (The Palm Beach Post)
Curse of the Irish: Football Saves Fan From Fatal Disease Mar 18, 2010
It's a lot simpler than employing leeches, part of the popular bloodletting therapy from centuries past that is still used in alternative medicine today for a variety of ailments. "This is one disease left in medicine that we treat where we take blood off and throw it out," said Dr. Fred Askari, associate professor at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. (ABC News)
Wheat grass may be the new apple (3) Mar 16, 2010
Wheat grass is also being sought as a form of alternative medicine by people with various illnesses who need something to supplement their traditional wellness plans. Carol Ulrich and her husband Jack began juicing their personal stash of home-grown wheat grass at the Washington Cafe because they wanted to share its possible healing properties with neighbors and friends. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Massage Eases Anxiety, but No Better Than Simple Relaxation Does Mar 12, 2010
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), part of the National Institutes of Health, funded this study. Dr. Sherman's co-authors were Senior Investigator Daniel C. Cherkin, PhD, Assistant Investigator Andrea J. Cook, PhD, Senior Research Associate Evette J. Ludman, PhD, and Project Manager Rene Hawkes of Group Health Research Institute; Peter P. Roy-Byrne, MD, and Susan Bentley, DO, of the University of Washington; and Marissa Z. Brooks, MPH, LMP, of Portland State... (Science Daily)
Study Provides Better Understanding of How Mosquitoes Find a Host Mar 11, 2010
Now research published in Complementary and Alternative Medicine suggests that the berries. . (Science Daily)
Curcumin Has Potential for Treating... Mar 9, 2010
According to the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine s November 25, 2009 article entitled Herbs at a Glance: Turmeric, turmeric has been used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine to treat a variety of conditions. According to the above article, turmeric s stems are dried and then ground into a powder. (Suite101.com)
Bitter melon could fight cancer Mar 8, 2010
Chinese traditionally have used bitter melon extracts for treatment of diabetes, and it is used today in China and Japan, said Nerurkar, with the Laboratory of Metabolic Disorders and Alternative Medicine, Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering in the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources ... Chinese traditionally have used bitter melon extracts for treatment of diabetes, and it is used today in China and Japan, said Nerurkar, with the Laboratory of Metabolic... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
City asks Dr. Phil Show to not focus on Palo Alto Mar 6, 2010
There are also osteopaths, which practice more alternative medicine than M.Ds. Often people plan to become M.D.s and when they cannot compete, they become other "doctors". (Palo Alto Online, CA)
New Way to Control Disease-Spreading Mosquitoes: Make Them Hold Their Urine Mar 5, 2010
Now research published in Complementary and Alternative Medicine suggests that the berries. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Preventing Heart Disease Mar 2, 2010
Alternative Medicine Review, 12(3), 228-245. Werko, L. (1971). (Suite101.com)
Versatile Announces Desjardins Group as New Financial Services Partner Mar 1, 2010
AMS Industries is an ISO 9000 Metal Spinning company, working with diameters 2" to 96" and thicknesses to 3/8". We also offer precision laser cutting in three dimensions. A frequency generator for all uses in alternative medicine according to Dr. Hulda Clark and Royal Raymond Rife. Top Stories - AP - AP - AP - AP ADVERTISEMENT Tech Ticker Recent Posts - Vince Veneziani - Heesun Wee - Aaron Task Subscribe to Topics Top Stories Headlines Copyright ? 2010 . CCNMatthews All rights reserved. All news... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Ear Candling & Serious Injuries Feb 28, 2010
Touted as an alternative medicine cure-all for conditions ranging from the buildup of ear wax to cancer, ear candling involves placing a hollow cone shaped candle. Promoters of these products claim that the heat generated by the candles create a suction that pulls toxic elements and impurities out of the ear canal. (Suite101.com)
Effect of ethnomedicinal plants used in folklore medicine in Jordan as antibiotic resistant inhibitors on Escherichia coli Feb 28, 2010
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2010, 10:9doi:10. 1186/1472-6882-10-9. (BioMed Central)
The use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by women experiencing menopausal symptoms in Bologna Feb 27, 2010
The present study describes Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) use amongst Italian women transitioning through menopause. Popularity and perceived effectiveness of CAM treatments, use of pharmaceutical medications, characteristics of CAM users, the extent of communication between medical practitioners and women about their use of CAM, and variables associated with CAM use were also investigated. (BioMed Central)
The Business of Healthcare (4) Feb 27, 2010
Instead, she took three years to learn about preventive care, visiting wellness centers around the country and taking continuing education classes in alternative medicine ... In 2005, she opened Wellness Evolution, a collaboration of trained providers of complementary and alternative medicine such as acupuncture, therapeutic massage, meditation, naturopathy, and reflex-ology. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Expert: Treatment for cancer can be problem Feb 24, 2010
That argument isn't coming from a fringe proponent of alternative medicine, but from the founder of the University of Michigan's Comprehensive Cancer Center and a pioneer in research on why cancers recur and spread to other parts of the body. The reason breast cancer and other malignancies often return aggressively after treatment is that when tumor cells die under assault from chemotherapy and radiation, they give off substances that can reactivate a special set of master cells known as cancer... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Drugs not best approach for mild depression Feb 19, 2010
Elizabeth Chen-Christenson, a medical doctor and licensed acupuncturist, practices family medicine, integrative medicine and Chinese medicine at the Department of Complementary and Alternative Medicine clinic at the John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i-M noa. Reach her at 692-0908. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Scorpion Venom: Alternative to Morphine? Feb 17, 2010
"The mammalian body has nine different sodium channels of which only a certain subtype delivers pain to our brain. We are trying to understand how toxins in the venom interact with sodium channels at the molecular level and particularly how some of the toxins differentiate among channel subtypes. "If we figure this out, we may be able to slightly modify such toxins, making them more potent and specific for certain pain mediating sodium channels," Prof. Gurevitz continues. With this information,... (Science Daily)
The womb boxOn a cold February night, Sheila Savage and her husband, Ian,... Feb 9, 2010
While his research today is still popular worldwide, it is considered alternative medicine. Bernard P. Dreyer, director of developmental pediatrics at the NYU School of Medicine, says the trend for baby blasters is a waste of money. (New York Post -- News)
