The C.A.M. Report
Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Fair, Balanced, and to the Point

  • About this web log

    This blog is 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.

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    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.

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    Archive for January, 2013

    Safety of taking ginger while pregnant

    Wednesday, January 30th, 2013

    The most common use of ginger during pregnancy is to help relieve symptoms of queasiness and nausea.

    Researchers at the University of Bergen, in Norway reviewed its safety in these women. (more…)

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    Advantages of adding exercise to statin treatment

    Thursday, January 24th, 2013

    beating_heartStatins are prescribed to treat high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease. Increased fitness is recommended as an essential part of promoting health.

    Now, researchers at Georgetown University School of Medicine, in Washington DC, report the combined effects of fitness and statin treatment on mortality. (more…)

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    Benefits derived from complementary methods of blood pressure control

    Saturday, January 12th, 2013

    US News has an article on the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, which is aimed at providing nutrients to help reduce blood pressure as well as other benefits. With DASH, the focus is on dietary patterns rather than single nutrients.

    For those who think it might be worth the effort, Dr. Barry Materson from the University of Miami says what you can expect in lowered blood pressure. Several years ago another article reported how DASH compares to other treatment options for lowering blood pressure.

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    Results of nonpharmacological approaches to treating pain

    Tuesday, January 1st, 2013

    Researchers at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, in Chicago evaluated the effectiveness of an inpatient integrative medicine consult service for pain management. (more…)

    Acupuncture/ pressure, Aromatherapy, Art, Music, Dance, Massage, Mindfulness, Pain, Reflexology, Therapeutic Touch | Comments Off on Results of nonpharmacological approaches to treating pain