The Amazing Chrysanthemum Apr 18, 2009
It is applied as a palliative compress for circulatory disorders. Although used as a Chinese herbal remedy for more than two thousand years, there is not much available in the way of medical studies about the benefits of chrysanthemum teas and poultices. (Suite101.com)
Ginkgo Biloba Versus Aspirin Mar 29, 2009
With circulatory disorders at epidemic proportions, could ginkgo be a natural alternative to Aspirin. Asprin is one of the most widely used drugs in the world. (Suite101.com)
Gadgets to keep you healthy Feb 16, 2008
The hi-tech devices will play a pivotal role for chronic disease management, especially circulatory disorders. This not only will reduce human intervention to the minimum, but also the chances of error in administering medical care to individuals and drive down cost of the treatment, says Rajendra Pratap Gupta , vice-chairman , Heartline Telemedical Services Pte Ltd, Singapore. (India Times, India)
Red flag for birth control patch Jan 10, 2008
Earlier this month, Health Canada published the reports in a quarterly bulletin to remind health professionals of the "potential risk factors of circulatory disorders in patients using Evra," spokeswoman Joey Rathwell wrote in an e-mail. "Health Canada has been closely monitoring the safety of Evra through its postmarketing surveillance program. Specifically, Health Canada has been monitoring adverse effects associated with blood clots and other heart-related incidents.". (Globe and Mail)
Deliberate Self-Harm Can Signal Suicide Risk Nov 24, 2007
There was also an excess number of deaths from respiratory disorders, circulatory disorders, and accidents that did not involve poisoning. "Assessment of young deliberate self-harm patients must include close attention to interpersonal problems, previous self-harm, previous and current psychiatric problems, alcohol and drug misuse, history of violence and criminality, and suicidal intent," the investigators conclude. (MEDLINEplus)
J. Irwan Hidayat: Unconventional 'jamu' maker Aug 15, 2007
Even the very mention of the word jamu triggered prejudice, let alone such jamu-related terms for ailments such as panas dalam (slight fever), masuk angin (catching cold) and circulatory disorders requiring thinning the blood. For many years, local pharmaceutical companies were unwilling to produce herbal drugs as a result of their deep-rooted orientation to Western medicine and rational considerations. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Visitors encouraged to 'think on their feet' at the Healthy Feet Exhibit Jun 12, 2007
"Many people are unaware that the first signs and symptoms of serious medical conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, nerve and circulatory disorders often appear in the feet." Weltz is part of the team of educators who provided the content information and artifacts for the Healthy Feet Exhibit. She says the purpose of the exhibit is to increase public awareness of how proper foot care can help maintain healthy feet throughout one's lifetime, offer general tips for the prevention and treatment... (Canada Newswire)
Inversion Turns Exercise On Its Head Apr 24, 2007
People with high blood pressure, extreme obesity, glaucoma, hypertension, bone weaknesses, heart or circulatory disorders or who are pregnant shouldn't try it without a doctor's supervision. And though inversion therapy dates to the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, evidence that it can permanently relieve back pain is limited and dated. (The Ledger)
Acupuncture Comes To Broadway Apr 13, 2007
TCM treats a variety of illnesses, including headaches, musculo-skeletel disorders, joint pain, arthritis, trauma, respiratory and circulatory disorders. It can also aid in treatment of addictions and its withdrawals and psychological/emotional conditions, just to name a few. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Most with diabetes or at risk for it ignore doctors’ advice to exercise Jan 28, 2007
They may already have problems with mobility as a result of obesity or foot and circulatory disorders that make exercise difficult. We have to be careful not to blame the victims, he said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
