Yoga Helps Those With Asthma
Health - May 29, 2009
Study finds practice can ease symptoms, raise awareness of breathing patterns
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Meditation May Boost Short-Term Visual Memory
Health - May 21, 2009
Study involving DY meditation could have wide-ranging implications
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New Discovery Shows Ancient Herb Fights Inflammation
Health - May 15, 2009
Advanced study techniques identify anti-inflammatory components in ginseng
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Acupuncture, Real or Fake, Eases Back Pain
Health - May 12, 2009
Study found it worked even when treatment didn't break the skin
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Can Alternative Remedies Prevent Swine Flu?
By
Deborah Kotz
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On Women - May 1, 2009
Herbal remedies are being touted as immunity-boosters that protect people, but one expert has doubts.
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Depressed and Coping: Treating Depression When Medication Fails
By
Deborah Kotz
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Health - April 24, 2009
Various lifestyle approaches make drugs more effective or help relieve depression on their own.
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No Verdict Yet on Grape Seed Extract vs. Breast Cancer
Health - April 23, 2009
Researchers plan more controlled study at different dosages
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Acupuncture Cuts Dry Mouth in Cancer Patients
Health - April 22, 2009
Small study suggests larger trials needed to assess therapy over longer time
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Health Tip: Considering an Alternative Therapy?
Health - April 16, 2009
Here are signs that it may be fraudulent and unsafe
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Soothing Songs Please the Heart
Health - April 15, 2009
Particularly when patients pick the tunes, study suggests
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Pharoah's Wine Jar Yields Medicinal Secrets
Health - April 13, 2009
Egyptians may have been using herb-spiked drink for healing 5,000 years ago
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Awareness of Alternative Therapies May Be Lacking
Health - April 13, 2009
Clinicians who don't know about studies won't use findings, survey suggests
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Wristbands May Lessen Nausea After Radiation
Health - April 13, 2009
Small study finds acupressure cut symptoms beyond mere placebo effect
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Acupuncture May Not Help Hot Flashes
Health - April 7, 2009
Most data finds no difference between real, sham treatments, researchers say
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Maggot Therapy: How to Find a Doctor Who Will Prescribe Maggots
By
Ben Harder
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Thinking Harder - March 31, 2009
Maggots can heal wounds and skin ulcers without costing an arm and a leg. But you need a prescription.
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Japanese Herbals May Ease Gastro Woes
Health - March 30, 2009
Indigestion, constipation can be relieved with ancient remedies, researchers say
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Licorice May Block Absorption of Organ Transplant Drug
Health - March 24, 2009
Study finds potential interaction with cyclosporine could lead to fatal complications
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Maggots as Good as Gel in Leg Ulcer Treatments
Health - March 20, 2009
But while larval therapy works well, study says there's no rush to abandon standard care
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Traditional Chinese Therapy May Help Ease Eczema
Health - March 14, 2009
Teas, acupuncture reduce itching, improve quality of life, study finds
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Yoga May Bring Calm to Breast Cancer Treatment
Health - February 26, 2009
Women reported less stress, more peace after sessions, study finds
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Meditation May Boost College Students' Learning
Health - February 24, 2009
Study finds better concentration, lowered stress afterTM sessions
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Acupuncture for Dogs? Holistic Vets Swear by It
By
Kerry Hannon
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Health - February 12, 2009
A growing number of veterinarians are embracing alternative medicine.
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Garlic Yields Up Its Health Secret
Health - February 10, 2009
It's the same compound that gives it that distinct smell, scientists say
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In Chronic Pain? You Might Need Psychotherapy
By
January W. Payne
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Health - February 10, 2009
Talk therapy and biofeedback are two treatment options.
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