Homeopathy for children with atopic dermatitis
Researchers at the Tuscany Regional Homeopathic Reference Centre, in Italy, studied the long-term outcome of children suffering from atopic dermatitis...
Acne/RosaceaBone FractureCholesterol/LipidsDermatitisG. BOTANICALSHeart DiseaseHerbalsOmega-3 Fatty AcidsVitamins
Use of dietary supplements by medical specialists
Here’s a look at the use of dietary supplements by physicians in 3 specialties in the US: cardiology, dermatology, and...
CAM options to treat eczema
Bastyr Center for Natural Health has published a review.
Classical homeopathy to treat atopic eczema
Homeopaths claim to have good success in treating atopic dermatitis (atopic eczema). Researchers from Germany put it to the test.
Effect of acupuncture in atopic eczema
Prof. Florian Pfab from the Technische University Munchen, in Germany has reported that acupuncture prevents histamine-induced itching. In this study...
Might eating fish protect infants from eczema?
Researchers from Sweden studied the effects of foods and other factors on the risk of eczema at 1 year of...
Lavender oil as a source of allergic antigens
 The results of this study by researchers at Göteborg University in Gothenburg, Sweden have important implications for people who use...
Angina PectorisAnxiety (Panic)/DepressionCarpal Tunnel SyndromeDermatitisExerciseHeadache/MigraineHeartburnWalking
Let’s chronicle the health benefits of walking
Dr. James Levine from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota has reviewed the evidence. Here are the benefits.
Is there a role for probiotics to treat eczema?
This Cochrane review concludes, they’re “not an effective treatment for eczema.”
Kampo medicine to treat atopic dermatitis
Hochu-ekki-to (TJ-41) is an herbal medicine that contains a mixture of 10 medicinal plants (listed below). It’s produced by Tsumura...
Asthma/AllergyCancerChinese MedicineChinese SkullcapDermatitisEpilepsy/SeizuresHeart DiseaseKidney DiseaseLiver Disease
Herb-drug interaction between baicalin and rosuvastatin
Baicalin (Chinese skullcap) comes from Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi. This anti-inflammatory herbal is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat cancer,...
Phototoxicity from rue when used as a mosquito repellent
Ruta graveolens (rue, witchbane) is used as a mosquito repellant. Pick the flowering plant, crush it, and rub the oils...
Soy formula vs cow’s milk formula to reduce allergies in infants and children
Infant formulas are designed to lower the chances of developing allergy or food intolerance. But do they?
Status of TCM and probiotics to treat asthma
Here are the highlights of the discussion on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and probiotics during the recent American College of...