Monday, November 23, 2009

alternative medicine

Science Finds Healing in Halloween Horrors

Vampire bats, spiders and even a monster have sparked new treatments more >>

Meditation May Reduce Stress in Breast Cancer Patients

Women report improved emotional and mental health in study more >>

Alternative Treatments May Boost IVF Success

Mind-body therapies increase odds of pregnancy, studies find more >>

Take the Sting Out of Your Child's Flu Shots

Bubbles and relaxation exercises can help cut the pain, experts say more >>

Supervised Exercise May Relieve Fatigue During Chemotherapy

Mixed-intensity program improved vitality and well-being in study patients more >>

Soothing Imagery May Help Rid Some Kids of Stomach Pain

Audio recordings benefited many children with no underlying disease in study more >>

Chinese 'Devil Dung' Plant Could Be a Swine Flu Fighter

Extract used in 1918 pandemic may have antiviral properties, scientists say more >>

Scientists Make Sweet Monkey Music

Primates respond to tunes based on their calls more >>

Not Everyone Wants to Be Vaccinated Against Pandemic Flu

But personal hygiene prevention methods are not enough, experts warn more >>

Soothe Back-to-School Anxiety, Teach Kids to Relax

Simple steps can lessen stress when children get overwhelmed, experts say more >>

Herb Shows Potential for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Study compares ancient remedy to modern drug, but not the most common, experts say more >>

Folk Medicine Therapy May Prevent Alcoholic Relapse

Study in rodents used synthetic form of substance found in the kudzu vine more >>

Americans Spend Billions on Alternative Medicine

Out-of-pocket spending hit $33.9 billion in 2007, government report shows more >>

Studies Show Genetic Activity of Antioxidants

Clues found on how they help arteries stay clear and healthy more >>

Probiotics Supplement May Help After Gastric Bypass Surgery

In study, patients lost weight faster and avoided vitamin B deficiency more >>

Carpal Tunnel Relief in a Cup

Healing method used around the world eases pain in small study more >>

Green Tea Component May Slow Prostate Cancer

Men in small study took capsules equivalent to brewed beverage more >>

Health Tip: Taking an Herbal Supplement

Recommendations to help stay safe more >>

Meditation May Help Put Primary Insomnia to Bed

Deep relaxation techniques could be key to a restful night, study finds more >>

Acupuncture May Relieve Heartburn In Pregnancy

But it's no better than standard treatment, one expert says more >>

Researchers Uncover Why Turmeric Helps Heal

Component of ancient spice makes cells more resistant to infection, report says more >>

Can't Sleep? Try Online Therapy

Help with relaxation techniques and bedtime habits may ease insomnia more >>

Herb May Offer Hope for Autoimmune Diseases

In lab and mice studies, compound halts disease without crimping immune system more >>

Yoga Helps Those With Asthma

Study finds practice can ease symptoms, raise awareness of breathing patterns more >>

Meditation May Boost Short-Term Visual Memory

Study involving DY meditation could have wide-ranging implications more >>

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