Saturday, November 28, 2009

alternative medicine

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 >>

New Discovery Shows Ancient Herb Fights Inflammation

Advanced study techniques identify anti-inflammatory components in ginseng more >>

Acupuncture, Real or Fake, Eases Back Pain

Study found it worked even when treatment didn't break the skin more >>

Can Alternative Remedies Prevent Swine Flu?

Herbal remedies are being touted as immunity-boosters that protect people, but one expert has doubts. more >>

Depressed and Coping: Treating Depression When Medication Fails

Various lifestyle approaches make drugs more effective or help relieve depression on their own. more >>

No Verdict Yet on Grape Seed Extract vs. Breast Cancer

Researchers plan more controlled study at different dosages more >>

Acupuncture Cuts Dry Mouth in Cancer Patients

Small study suggests larger trials needed to assess therapy over longer time more >>

Health Tip: Considering an Alternative Therapy?

Here are signs that it may be fraudulent and unsafe more >>

Soothing Songs Please the Heart

Particularly when patients pick the tunes, study suggests more >>

Pharoah's Wine Jar Yields Medicinal Secrets

Egyptians may have been using herb-spiked drink for healing 5,000 years ago more >>

Awareness of Alternative Therapies May Be Lacking

Clinicians who don't know about studies won't use findings, survey suggests more >>

Wristbands May Lessen Nausea After Radiation

Small study finds acupressure cut symptoms beyond mere placebo effect more >>

Acupuncture May Not Help Hot Flashes

Most data finds no difference between real, sham treatments, researchers say more >>

Maggot Therapy: How to Find a Doctor Who Will Prescribe Maggots

Maggots can heal wounds and skin ulcers without costing an arm and a leg. But you need a prescription. more >>

Japanese Herbals May Ease Gastro Woes

Indigestion, constipation can be relieved with ancient remedies, researchers say more >>

Licorice May Block Absorption of Organ Transplant Drug

Study finds potential interaction with cyclosporine could lead to fatal complications more >>

Maggots as Good as Gel in Leg Ulcer Treatments

But while larval therapy works well, study says there's no rush to abandon standard care more >>

Traditional Chinese Therapy May Help Ease Eczema

Teas, acupuncture reduce itching, improve quality of life, study finds more >>

Health Tip: Try Relaxation Techniques

Suggestions for what to do more >>

Yoga May Bring Calm to Breast Cancer Treatment

Women reported less stress, more peace after sessions, study finds more >>

Meditation May Boost College Students' Learning

Study finds better concentration, lowered stress afterTM sessions more >>

Acupuncture for Dogs? Holistic Vets Swear by It

A growing number of veterinarians are embracing alternative medicine. more >>

Garlic Yields Up Its Health Secret

It's the same compound that gives it that distinct smell, scientists say more >>

In Chronic Pain? You Might Need Psychotherapy

Talk therapy and biofeedback are two treatment options. more >>

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