TENS for cancer pain
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) devices produce electrical currents to stimulate nerves through unbroken skin. Here’s the Cochrane review.
NCCAM-sponsored study of tai chi to treat fibromyalgia
Researchers at Tufts Medical Center, in Boston reported their findings in that bastion of allopathic medicine, The New England Journal...
Consumer Alert: TimeOut
It’s labeled as “100% natural” and consumers may mistakenly assume the product is harmless and poses no health risk. The...
Consumer Alert: Mr. Magic
According to the distributor, it will awaken your magical power. But he FDA says Mr. Magic contains hydroxythiohomosildenafil and sulfoaildenafil,...
Nonpharmacologic management of osteoporosis
This Medscape review covers orthoses, exercise, calcium and vitamin D therapy, and kyphoplasty from an academic perspective.
Preventing prostate cancer progression with green tea
Men with prostate cancer who consumed the active compounds in green tea demonstrated a reduction in test results that predict...
Acupuncture for chronic sinusitis. Worth the cost?
It’s commonly used to treat chronic sinusitis, though there’s little documentation for any effect. Researchers from Norway looked for evidence...
Wash your hands
Done properly, it’s “one of the best ways to avoid getting sick,” according to MayoClinic.com.
Vitamin D supplementation and hip fracture risk
Researchers from Australia and the UK reviewed the evidence.
Changes in memory afer drinking blueberry juice
Blueberries contain anthocyanins, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Researchers at Tufts University, in Boston studied the effects of drinking...
Effects of recreational drugs on sleep
This article by researchers at Freiburg University Medical Center in Germany reviews cocaine, ecstasy, and marijuana. Let’s focus on the...
Is napping “bad” for nighttime sleep?
Two published studies conclude it is not.
Cannabis and the risk for developing psychosis
Researchers at the University of Amsterdam, in the Netherlands, hypothesized that cannabis use (or a cannabis use disorder) at a...
Hypnosis to help manage children in the dentist’s chair
It’s a challenge. In this Cochrane review, researchers at the Military Dental Centre in Seeb, Oman, reviewed the evidence for...
Acupuncture treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome
It’s the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age. The cause is unknown, but afflicted women have difficulty...
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Consumer Alert: Prolatis
The distributor of this product recommends to, “Be ready when the time is right!” The FDA says not so fast....
Prevalence of CAM use in England
The English commonly combine CAM with prescription drugs. Let’s compare these findings by Prof. Ernst and colleagues to CAM use...
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CAM for spinal cord injury pain
Researchers at the University Medical Centre Utrecht and De Hoogstraat, in The Netherlands surveyed the use of CAM in a...
Review of aromatherapy to treat high blood pressure
Prof. Ernst reviewed the evidence and finds that more is needed.
Placebo effect with homeopathic vs conventional drugs
Wikipedia states, “Claims of homeopathy’s efficacy beyond the placebo effect are unsupported by the collective weight of scientific and clinical...