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Review of CAM for behavioral health
Evidence for CAM to treat depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been reviewed by researchers at Louisiana...
Acupuncture/ pressureAsthma/AllergyBed WettingCancerCerebral PalsyChildrenDiarrhea/ConstipationElderlyEnuresis (bed wetting)Epilepsy/SeizuresGlaucomaJet LagNausea/VomitingOsteoarthritisRetinopathySleep Apnea
Acupuncture for children
Researchers from Los Angeles reviewed the literature and found acupuncture holds promise but,… surprise … more research is needed. Here’s...
Acute liver disease associated with taking aloe vera by mouth
It has been reported in 3 people.
CDC reviews CAM options to minimize jet lag
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released its biennial revision of “the yellow book,” a health guide for international...
Got signs and symptoms of mercury poisoning?
The pros and cons of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) can be found here and here. Concern over massive switching from...
“No Jet-Lag” and the elusive clinical trial
“No Jet-Lag” is promoted as a “unique homeopathic remedy” that “offers a convenient solution to jet lag.” There’s also a...
Complementary options to reduce jet lag
Fatigue and impaired daytime functioning, confusion, altered timing of bowel movements, and sleep disturbance are all signs of jet lag....
FDA warns against using quinine to treat leg cramps. Options, please?
The FDA is cracking down on companies that sell quinine-containing products such as Qualaquin for non-approved uses. Their concern is...