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Herbals for arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions
Ms. Meenakshi Khatta is a nurse practitioner and associate professor at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. Nurse Khatta has...
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CAM and diabetes: An update of recent studies
The World Health Organization has predicted a 39% rise in the worldwide prevalence of diabetes by 2030. And an article...
Two herbals compare favorably to Vioxx to treat low back pain
Merck, the pharmaceutical company, announced a voluntary worldwide withdrawal of Vioxx (rofecoxib) in 2004. It was effective for relieving signs...
BiofeedbackChiropracticCognitive-Behavioral TherapyDevil's ClawExerciseHypnosisPain-BackRelaxationWhite WillowYoga
Limits of long-term narcotic use to treat back pain and CAM options
Narcotic drugs (opioids) are commonly prescribed for short-term relief of chronic back pain, but their long-term (greater than 16 weeks)...
Herbals worth considering to treat low back pain
The Cochrane Collaboration has evaluated the effectiveness of herbal medicines for the treatment of low back pain. Here’s what they...
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Herbals that provide some pain relief
Here is a list of herbal medicines with documented effectiveness as pain relievers. The source of this information summarizes the...