Hopelessness and the value of CAM in ovarian cancer
It’s reported that 55% of patients with ovarian cancer acknowledge a fear of dying, and 32% experience loss of hope...
Acupuncture/ pressureAromatherapyArt, Music, DanceMassageMindfulnessPainReflexologyTherapeutic Touch
Results of nonpharmacological approaches to treating pain
Researchers at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, in Chicago evaluated the effectiveness of an inpatient integrative medicine consult service for pain management.
Acupuncture/ pressureChamomileChiropracticGlucosamine/ ChondroitinHomeopathyInflammatory Bowel DiseaseMassageNaturopathyOmega-3 Fatty AcidsPhysiotherapyPre, Pro, Synbiotics
CAM use in the Manitoba IBD Cohort Study
Researchers in Winnipeg, Manitoba surveyed the prevalence of CAM use in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Acupuncture/ pressureChiropracticFlavonoids (Soy)GingerMassageMindfulnessOmega-3 Fatty AcidsOsteoarthritisTai ChiTeaTENS/FNS/VNSTurmericWhite Willow
Complementary treatments for osteoarthritis
Former Medical Director, of the Rosenthal Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine, at Columbia University Medical Center, in New York...
Review of CAM for fibromyalgia
Most people suffering from fibromyalgia use a variety of complementary or alternative medicine treatments to manage their symptoms. Prof. Ernst...
Using the Internet to treat migraine
The value of the Internet has been demonstrated for behavioral treatment of headache disorders, but not specifically for migraine. In...
CAM for insomnia?
It’s probably one of the most popular uses of CAM. Researchers in Australia reviewed the evidence.
Foot massage for patients with dementia
Researchers at Griffith University, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, studied the effects of foot massage on agitated behaviors.
Comparing 2 massage techniques to treat chronic back pain
Researchers in the US compared 2 types of massage and usual care.
Benefits of massage to treat burn patients
Thermal injury can cause severe physical and psychologic trauma. And, these patients commonly have severe itching and pain. Researchers at...
Tactile massage in elderly patients with severe dementia
Tactile massage is a soft massage that improves physical relaxation and psychological well-being. Researchers at Hamamatsu University, in Shizuoka, Japan,...
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CAM in the US: Patterns of use
I’ve largely ignored these studies in the past, but perhaps it’s worth a second look. To start, this 1993 study...
Are those using CAM less likely to be immunized?
There’s concern that the use of complementary and alternative medications (CAM) may replace recommended preventive health practices. Researchers at Penn...
Massage vs music therapy to relieve labor pain
During labor, women experience intense, stressful, and steady pain. Researchers at Ilam University of Medical Sciences, in Iran compared 2...
Massage therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder
Prof. Ernst and colleagues have reviewed the evidence.
Cochrane Library reviews real world chiropractic for early low back pain
It’s one of the most common and costly musculoskeletal problems. The authors evaluated the effects of combined chiropractic interventions on...
A checklist for higher quality CAM studies
Researchers from Taiwan observed inconsistencies in the results of massage therapy studies. In this article, they list the issues in...
Massage after heart surgery
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota, studied role of massage therapy following surgery.
Aromatherapy massage for breast cancer patients
Researchers at the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, in Japan measured immunological and psychological effects.
Massage-myofacial release therapy in fibromyalgia
Fascia is the soft tissue component of connective tissue that supports and protects muscles. Myofascial release is a soft tissue...