Millions of postmenopausal women use multivitamins.
Does it matter? Continue reading Multivitamins, cancer, heart disease, and death
Monthly Archives: November 2009
Vibrational medicine: Results of scientific research
Vibrational medicine is based on the premise that human beings are essentially “dynamic energy systems” (aka spirits), and the path to good health is found through maintaining a health balance and flow of energy through the body. Continue reading Vibrational medicine: Results of scientific research
Acupuncture to treat insomnia
In China, acupuncture is commonly used to treat insomnia.
Researchers from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Acupuncture to treat insomnia
The growing incidence of drug-supplement interactions
The combined use of supplements with prescription and non-prescription drugs is increasing along with the potential for significant interactions.
Here’s the evidence. Continue reading The growing incidence of drug-supplement interactions
Green tea and the risk of depression
Researchers from Japan studied the relationship between drinking green tea and depression in elderly Japanese adults. Continue reading Green tea and the risk of depression
The effect of selenium on cholesterol levels
Researchers at the University of Warwick Medical School, in Coventry, UK examined the association. Continue reading The effect of selenium on cholesterol levels
Losing weight: Does it take a village?
This study in The New England Journal of Medicine compared the effectiveness of 4 diets for weight loss and weight maintenance.
The results are interesting. The accompany editorial is even better. Continue reading Losing weight: Does it take a village?
Using TENS to increase the effectiveness of exercise after stroke
Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University report benefit in hemiparetic (weakness on one side of the body) stroke survivors. Continue reading Using TENS to increase the effectiveness of exercise after stroke
Does acupuncture have a role during pregnancy?
Researches from the University of Western Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia reviewed the effectiveness of acupuncture during pregnancy and birthing. Continue reading Does acupuncture have a role during pregnancy?
Acupuncture for hot flashes in peri- and postmenopausal women
Researchers from Kyung Hee University, in Seoul, South Korea report “marked clinical improvement.” Continue reading Acupuncture for hot flashes in peri- and postmenopausal women
The evidence for probiotics in allergic disease
Beneficial bacterium found in the intestinal tract of healthy people (probiotics) play an important role in immune development and may play a role in the development of allergic disorders. Manipulation of these bacteria may therefore offer an approach to prevent or treat allergic diseases.
Prof. ML Tank from the Royal Children’s Hospital, in Melbourne, Australia reviewed the evidence. Continue reading The evidence for probiotics in allergic disease
Acupuncture for hot flushes in prostate cancer
Prof. Ernst and colleagues have reviewed the effects of acupuncture as treatment for hot flushes in prostate cancer patients. Continue reading Acupuncture for hot flushes in prostate cancer
Recommended doses of vitamin D
American Family Physician has published a review of vitamin D deficiency, with recommendations. Continue reading Recommended doses of vitamin D
Exercise to prevent vision loss
Dr. Paul Williams from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has published 2 studies on the effects of exercise on cataracts (here) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) (here). Continue reading Exercise to prevent vision loss
Ginkgo biloba for preventing migraine
Researchers from the Villa Margherita Neurology Clinic, in Vicenza, Italy studied the use of ginkgolide B — an herbal constituent extract from Ginkgo biloba tree leaves — in patients suffering from migraine with aura. Continue reading Ginkgo biloba for preventing migraine
Obituary: Jeremy Morris
An epidemiologist from the UK, he proved the connection between exercise and heart health, and laid the scientific groundwork for the modern aerobics movement. Continue reading Obituary: Jeremy Morris
Soladek toxicity in a 60-year-old woman
Medscape has published a case report of a woman from the Dominican Republic who was hospitalized with complaints of weakness, stomach pain, and frequent urination. Continue reading Soladek toxicity in a 60-year-old woman
Treating kids with high cholesterol
Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics published guidelines for screening children for high cholesterol blood levels.
Now, researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia have estimated the number that might need treatment. Continue reading Treating kids with high cholesterol
Pilates, and preventing neck and shoulder disorders
Shoulder biomechanics and spine alignment are related to neck-shoulder pain.
Researchers from McGill University, in Montreal, Quebec studied the effects of Pilates. Continue reading Pilates, and preventing neck and shoulder disorders
Mediterranean diet and risk of stroke
Researchers from Boston report that it lowers the risk of stroke as well as coronary heart disease. Continue reading Mediterranean diet and risk of stroke