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  • Move It For Diabetes
  • Positive results with lycopene in advanced prostate cancer
  • CAM recommendations for treating fibromyalgia
  • An introduction to TCM
  • FDA will consider regulations to limit salt in processed foods
  • Saline irrigation to treat sinus infections
  • Using light to improve sleep in adults with dementia
  • Consumer Alert: Encore Tabs
  • Yoga and menopause: Review of recent study results
  • Free chiropractic care for Iraq and Afghanistan war vets
  • Testing Nervoheel N to treat mild nervous disorders
  • Access the Great Homeopathy Debate
  • ConsumerLab reports on resveratrol
  • Transcranial magnetic stimulation for acute treatment of major depression
  • Consumer Alert: True Man is at it again
  • Do pedometers motivate physical activity and improve health?
  • Chiropractic care in work-related low back pain
  • Pros and cons of chiropractic for neck pain
  • Asessing the value of tai chi for osteoarthritis
  • Waste products as the next nutraceuticals?

Monthly Archives: November 2007

Diabetes Mellitus, Exercise

Move It For Diabetes

11/30/2007 JR

That’s the name of the study conducted in Sydney, Australia that tested the effect of tai chi in people with type 2 diabetes. Continue reading Move It For Diabetes →

Guava, Lycopene, Vitamins

Positive results with lycopene in advanced prostate cancer

11/30/2007 JR

Recent evidence raises doubt about the protective effects of lycopene on the risk of prostate cancer.

Now, the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) reports a 65% reduction in advanced prostate cancer risk among men with the highest intake of lycopene. Continue reading Positive results with lycopene in advanced prostate cancer →

Exercise, Fibromyalgia, Physiotherapy, Relaxation

CAM recommendations for treating fibromyalgia

11/29/2007 JR

The European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) has issued the first guidelines for the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). Continue reading CAM recommendations for treating fibromyalgia →

CAM Education, Chinese Medicine

An introduction to TCM

11/29/2007 JR

If you?re interested in learning more about traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), here is a link to the Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation. It’s dedicated to educating the public and healthcare professionals about classical TCM and natural self-healing.

Here is a synopsis of healing from the perspective of TCM.

Continue reading An introduction to TCM →

Uncategorized

FDA will consider regulations to limit salt in processed foods

11/28/2007 JR

The health consequences of salt in our diet have been debated. The mainstream believes there’s a connection between high salt intake, increased blood pressure, and then cardiovascular disease and death.

Others disagree.

Now, the FDA will weight in. Continue reading FDA will consider regulations to limit salt in processed foods →

Infection, Nasal Irrigation, Saline

Saline irrigation to treat sinus infections

11/28/2007 JR

A study from the University of Nebraska reports that antibiotics are too frequently prescribed to treat sinus infections (acute or chronic rhinosinusitis).

That’s not new, but the mention of using a salt-water rinse as treatment is worth discussing.

Continue reading Saline irrigation to treat sinus infections →

Alzheimer's Dementia, Elderly, Light Therapy

Using light to improve sleep in adults with dementia

11/27/2007 JR

Before we start, let’s define “lux.” Even though it won’t help you understand the results of the study. Continue reading Using light to improve sleep in adults with dementia →

Consumer Alert, Erectile Dysfunction, FDA/FTC/CDC

Consumer Alert: Encore Tabs

11/26/2007 JR

If this product sounds familiar, it is. The company selling it, Bodee LLC, buys lots of radio time around here to trumpet this dietary supplement as a “natural” way to treat impotence.

Now, the FDA as stepped in. Continue reading Consumer Alert: Encore Tabs →

Menopause, Walking

Yoga and menopause: Review of recent study results

11/26/2007 JR

In 2007 there have been 4 published studies on this topic.

Here’s an overview. Continue reading Yoga and menopause: Review of recent study results →

Chiropractic

Free chiropractic care for Iraq and Afghanistan war vets

11/25/2007 JR

It has come to my attention that certain chiropractors across the country are offering their services to vets of the war on terrorism.

Thanks. Links are listed below. Continue reading Free chiropractic care for Iraq and Afghanistan war vets →

Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Homeopathy

Testing Nervoheel N to treat mild nervous disorders

11/24/2007 JR

Nervoheel N is a homeopathic preparation used to treat psychosomatic disorders, climacteric neurosis, and emotional distress

In this study, it’s reported to be as effective as lorazepam (Ativan). Continue reading Testing Nervoheel N to treat mild nervous disorders →

CAM Education, Homeopathy

Access the Great Homeopathy Debate

11/23/2007 JR

It took place at the University of Connecticut on October 25th. Continue reading Access the Great Homeopathy Debate →

ConsumerLab, Obesity, Resveratrol

ConsumerLab reports on resveratrol

11/23/2007 JR

The potential benefits of this natural substance found in red wine have been reported in mice — countering the unhealthy effects of a high-calorie diet.

That’s not sufficient reason to take it as a supplement, but for those who do, here’s what you should know. Continue reading ConsumerLab reports on resveratrol →

Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Magnets

Transcranial magnetic stimulation for acute treatment of major depression

11/23/2007 JR

It might be an option for people with major depression who have not responded to conventional antidepressant medications. Continue reading Transcranial magnetic stimulation for acute treatment of major depression →

Uncategorized

Consumer Alert: True Man is at it again

11/22/2007 JR

American True Man Health Incorporated announced that it is expanding its voluntary recall of the Company’s dietary supplement product sold under the name and identified as True Man’s Sexual Energy Nutriment Men’s Formula. Continue reading Consumer Alert: True Man is at it again →

Exercise, High Blood Pressure, Walking

Do pedometers motivate physical activity and improve health?

11/22/2007 JR

Last year this blog suggested that a pedometer would make a healthy Christmas present. This year, you were advised of the AARP offer of a free pedometer.

But, did you get one?

Here’s why you should have. Continue reading Do pedometers motivate physical activity and improve health? →

Chiropractic, Pain

Chiropractic care in work-related low back pain

11/22/2007 JR

This study looks at the association between timing and duration of chiropractic care in work-related low back pain and work-disability outcomes. Continue reading Chiropractic care in work-related low back pain →

Chiropractic, Pain

Pros and cons of chiropractic for neck pain

11/21/2007 JR

Researchers from VU University Medical Center in Amsterdam report the experience of 529 patients representing 4891 treatment sessions. Continue reading Pros and cons of chiropractic for neck pain →

Osteoarthritis, Pain-Knee, Prof. Ernst, Tai Chi

Asessing the value of tai chi for osteoarthritis

11/21/2007 JR

Professor Ernst and colleagues from Universities of Exeter & Plymouth in the UK have targeted tai chi for their unwavering critique.

Here’s what they found. Continue reading Asessing the value of tai chi for osteoarthritis →

Diet-Nutrition, Onion

Waste products as the next nutraceuticals?

11/21/2007 JR

NutraIngredients.com reports that scientists from Teagasc (the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority) have found a potential use for waste as a potential source of antioxidants.

For example… Continue reading Waste products as the next nutraceuticals? →

Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Fair, Balanced, and to the Point

About this web log

This blog ran from 2006 to 2016 and was intended as an objective and dispassionate source of information on the latest CAM research. Since my background is in pharmacy and allopathic medicine, I view all CAM as advancing through the development pipeline to eventually become integrated into mainstream medical practice. Some will succeed while others fail. But all are treated fairly here.

About the author

John Russo, Jr., PharmD, is president of The MedCom Resource, Inc. Previously, he was senior vice president of medical communications at www.Vicus.com, a complementary and alternative medicine website.

Common sense considerations

The material on this weblog is for informational purposes. It is not medical advice or counsel. Be smart, consult your health professional before using CAM.

Recent Posts

  • Move It For Diabetes
  • Positive results with lycopene in advanced prostate cancer
  • CAM recommendations for treating fibromyalgia
  • An introduction to TCM
  • FDA will consider regulations to limit salt in processed foods
  • Saline irrigation to treat sinus infections
  • Using light to improve sleep in adults with dementia
  • Consumer Alert: Encore Tabs
  • Yoga and menopause: Review of recent study results
  • Free chiropractic care for Iraq and Afghanistan war vets
  • Testing Nervoheel N to treat mild nervous disorders
  • Access the Great Homeopathy Debate
  • ConsumerLab reports on resveratrol
  • Transcranial magnetic stimulation for acute treatment of major depression
  • Consumer Alert: True Man is at it again
  • Do pedometers motivate physical activity and improve health?
  • Chiropractic care in work-related low back pain
  • Pros and cons of chiropractic for neck pain
  • Asessing the value of tai chi for osteoarthritis
  • Waste products as the next nutraceuticals?

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