Archive for the 'J. CONDITIONS TO TREAT' Category
Thursday, March 2nd, 2017
Fibromyalgia affects 2% of Mexicans, of which 80% to 90% are women. This study examined the effects of electroacupuncture on health-related quality of life and heart rate variability in women with fibromyalgia.
First, the details
Twenty women with fibromyalgia received a 10-weeks of electroacupuncture. Primary outcome measures were the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, the Short Form 36 Health Survey Questionnaire, and heart rate variability.
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Acupuncture/ pressure, Fibromyalgia, Pain | Comments Off on Electroacupuncture and health-related quality of life and heart rate in fibromyalgia
Wednesday, March 1st, 2017
There is a significant association between vitamin D deficiency and an increased risk of statin-related symptomatic myalgia (muscle pain) in the general population; but how does it affect HIV-infected persons?
Here’s what they did.
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High Blood Pressure, HIV/AIDS, Pain | Comments Off on Vitamin D deficiency and the risk of statin-related myalgia in HIV
Wednesday, March 1st, 2017
This study aimed to determine the effect of a green tea supplement on anthropometric (measurement of the size and proportions) and inflammatory factors in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Here’s what they did.
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Cancer, Tea | Comments Off on Limits and benefits of green tea in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017
CAM is frequently used by children with pain in the USA and many parents report benefits for their child’s symptoms.
What we know
Chronic pain is reported by 15-25% of children. The objective of this study was to provide estimates of CAM use by children with pain in the United States.
The study revealed
CAM use among children with pain was associated with female sex, higher income, and presence of 4+ comorbidities.
The 2 most commonly used CAM were biologically-based therapies (47.3%) (e.g., special diets and herbal supplements) and manipulative or body-based therapies (46.3%) (e.g., chiropractic and massage).
CAM Use, Children, Chiropractic, E. DIETARY, F. BIOLOGICALS, Herbals, Massage, Pain | Comments Off on CAM use by children with pain in the United States
Monday, July 11th, 2016
Researchers at East-West Neo Medical Center, in Seoul, Korea, treated people with moderately severe acne vulgaris. (more…)
Acne/Rosacea, Acupuncture/ pressure | Comments Off on Ah shi acupuncture to treat acne
Monday, July 11th, 2016
Researchers from Cairo University in Egypt compared pulsed dye laser (PDL), intense pulsed light (IPL), and light-emitting diode (LED) phototherapy. (more…)
Acne/Rosacea, Light Therapy | Comments Off on Phototherapy treatment of acne vulgaris
Monday, July 11th, 2016
The diet-acne relationship is considered important in traditional Chinese medicine.
Researchers from The Chinese University of Hong Kong identified several associations. (more…)
Acne/Rosacea, Chinese Medicine, Diet-Nutrition, Flavonoids (Soy) | Comments Off on Diet and the risk of acne.
Monday, July 11th, 2016
Drs. Jonette Keri and Rajiv Nijhawan from the University of Miami in Florida have reviewed the evidence.
Here are the highlights. (more…)
Acne/Rosacea, Chocolate, Diet-Nutrition | Comments Off on Is there a diet-acne connection?
Monday, July 11th, 2016
For the average American kid — you know the one: has caring parents, lives in a nice place, with no wants or needs — acne is likely to be the first event that can not be easily controlled to their satisfaction.
It’s God’s way of saying, “Look, there are going to be things in you life that you just have to make the best of. Get used to it. You can practice on acne.”
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Acne/Rosacea | Comments Off on Acne and touching your face
Monday, July 11th, 2016
In an adolescent’s zeal to punish pimples, there is a tendency to select the most harsh, abrasive skin cleansers available. If sandpaper could be made to produce suds, some young people (and adults) would use it.
Craig Burkhart, MD, of the Department of Dermatology at Ohio University School of Medicine has a better approach.
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Acne/Rosacea | Comments Off on Soap and acne
Monday, July 11th, 2016
Herbalists recommend more than a dozen herbal remedies for acne and scarring, according to a recent article.
Unfortunately, only 1 of these herbals is supported by the results of a study in patients. (more…)
Acne/Rosacea, Berberine (Goldenseal), Blackcurrant, Chamomile, Chinese Medicine, Echinacea, Evening Primrose, Lavender, Tea Tree Oil | Comments Off on Acne: Recommendations are easy; data, scarce
Monday, July 11th, 2016
Acne cosmetica was first described over 30 years ago. It was proposed that substances in cosmetic products caused the formation of comedones (blackheads) and, in some cases, an eruption. Changes in cosmetic ingredients make acne cosmetica much less common today, although it is reported occasionally.
Dr. Zoe Draelos, a clinical associate professor in the Department of Dermatology at Wake Forest University and Bowman Gray School of Medicine, published a review that answers many issues about cosmetics, cosmeceuticals and acne. Here are 4 myths, dispelled.
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Acne/Rosacea | Comments Off on Acne cosmetica and other myths
Monday, July 11th, 2016
Acne vulgaris has anecdotally been attributed to diet.
This review by researchers at The George Washington University Medical Center, in Washington, DC, found convincing data supporting the role of dairy products and high-glycemic-index foods. (more…)
Acne/Rosacea, E. DIETARY | Comments Off on Support for the effect of diet on acne
Monday, July 11th, 2016
Faculty members from Hamdard University in New Delhi, India have published a review on Medscape of treatment options for acne, with emphasis on herbal treatment options.
Here’s a summary of the herbal section. (more…)
Acne/Rosacea, Aloe Vera, Ayurveda | Comments Off on Herbal treatments for acne vulgaris
Monday, July 11th, 2016
I recently came across a website advocating herbals to treat or prevent acne.
The website isn’t important, but the results of my PubMed searches might be useful. (more…)
Acne/Rosacea, Berberine (Goldenseal), Blackcurrant, Chamomile, Echinacea, Evening Primrose, Lavender | Comments Off on Ineffective herbal remedies for treating acne
Monday, July 11th, 2016
This product, when used as directed, produces an industrial bleach that can cause serious harm.
Swallowing doses of this bleach, such as those recommended in the labeling can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and symptoms of severe dehydration. (more…)
Acne/Rosacea, Cancer, Common Cold, Consumer Alert, Diarrhea/Constipation, FDA/FTC/CDC, HIV/AIDS, Liver Disease, Nausea/Vomiting | Comments Off on Consumer Alert: Miracle Mineral Supplement aka MMS
Tuesday, April 19th, 2016
Its claimed anti-pain and anti-inflammatory properties in homeopathic medicine have led to a number of studies in patients with acute pain.
Researchers at University of Witten/Herdecke, in Germany reviewed the evidence for using St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) for pain conditions in homeopathic dental practice. (more…)
Homeopathy, Pain | Comments Off on Does anyone use St. John’s wort to treat dental pain?
Sunday, April 17th, 2016
Cannabis use is associated with an increased risk of psychosis. It’s suggested that genetic variation in the AKT1 gene might influence this adverse effect.
Researchers at Kings College London, in the UK, studied the connection. (more…)
Marijuana (Cannabinoids), Schizophrenia | Comments Off on Predicting the risk of psychosis in cannabis users
Saturday, July 11th, 2015
The surest way to know that there is no truly effective treatment for a condition is to count the number of treatment recommendations. The more recommendations, the less likely it is that any of them have a significant effect. I’m not sure if there is a tipping point. Whether 6 or 12 or 20 recommended treatments guarantee that you will have less than complete cure.
Here are some of the recommendations from just one article.
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Acne/Rosacea, Aloe Vera, Caffeine, Chocolate, Diet-Nutrition, Fiber, Flavonoids (Soy), Stress, Trans Fats | Comments Off on Acne treatments
Saturday, July 11th, 2015
A big challenge in treating acne is sticking with treatment over the long haul. Dr. Mary Lupo, a dermatologist and clinical professor at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, says there are four secrets to helping people stick with their acne treatment.
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Acne/Rosacea | Comments Off on Secrets to improving acne treatment