Researchers at the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, South Korea, reviewed the evidence for treatment.
And, researchers from the University of Manchester, in the UK reviewed the response to self-needling maintenance treatments. Continue reading Evidence for acupuncture to treat cancer-related fatigue →
Cancer-related fatigue is occurs in 50% to 90% of all patients with cancer and severely affects quality of life, in addition to decreasing the daily functional capacity.
During the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting, researchers from several US universities reported that American ginseng reduces general and physical cancer-related fatigue. Continue reading Treating cancer-related fatigue with American ginseng →
Researchers at Yonsei University College of Medicine, in Seoul, Republic of Korea, studied changes in metabolic parameters, inflammatory markers, arterial stiffness, and fatigue. Continue reading Coenzyme Q(10) supplementation in obese people →
Researchers at Diakonhjemmet Hospital, in Oslo, Norway, evaluated the effects of a mindfulness-based group training in adults with inflammatory rheumatic joint diseases. Continue reading Contribution of mindfulness in rheumatic joint disease →
Intermittent claudication is a diagnosis for muscle pain (ache, cramp, numbness, or sense of fatigue) typically in the calf muscle, which occurs during exercise and is relieved by a short period of rest.
Researchers at Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center, in Oklahoma City, compared home-based exercise to a supervised exercise program. Continue reading Supervised vs home exercise to treat intermittent claudication →
Having cancer may result in emotional, physical, and social suffering. Music interventions have been used to alleviate symptoms and treatment side effects in cancer patients.
The authors of this Cochrane review report the response to music among cancer patients. Continue reading Benefits of music therapy for cancer patients →
Researchers at the Cancer Centers of the Carolinas, in Seneca, South Carolina, studied the effects of the Yoga for Cancer Survivors (YOCAS) program on sleep, fatigue, and quality of life.
The results were reported during the annual American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting. Continue reading Benefits of yoga in cancer survivors →
Products derived from the black chokeberry, Aronia melanocarpa, are claimed to be beneficial in disorders or diseases associated with oxidative stress. But these claims are based primarily on laboratory and animal research.
Researchers at Hebrew University, Jerusalem reviewed the evidence in people. Continue reading Review: Black chokeberry →
Just once a week improved pain, fatigue, and depression, according to researchers at Oregon Health & Science University, in Portland. Continue reading Multidimensional benefits of yoga for patients with fibromyalgia →
An international group of researchers looked for changes in the risk of chronic diseases, depressive symptoms, and fatigue. Continue reading Effects of retirement on chronic disease →
Type “naprapathy” into Google and — you guessed it, — you’re asked, Did you mean: Naturopathy?
No…I meant N A P R A P A T H Y ? the stealthy CAM.
Continue reading Naprapathy →
This Cochrane review reports that flawed study design limits the usefulness of the data reported. Continue reading Traditional Chinese medicinal herbs to treat chronic fatigue →
Spirulina has been promoted as “the food of the future” with “exceptional constituents” that contribute to high energy levels.
In 2008, researchers from the UK and Greece reviewed the evidence, and it’s still relevant. Continue reading A review of Spirulina in clinical medicine →
Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden studied the effect of 3 probiotics on fatigue and physical activity in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Continue reading Probiotic effect on chronic fatigue syndrome →
Medscape has published a review written by clinicians from around the US.
Let’s focus on 6 supportive care options for chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome, aka chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and myalgic encephalomyelitis. Continue reading Supportive care for chronic fatigue syndrome →
Dr. Darrell Hulisz from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio has written a continuing education article on herbals.
Here are the author’s take-away points, with additional references added. Continue reading Key points about commonly used herbals →
 This study by researchers at the University of Toronto focused on the management of anxiety. Continue reading Treating chronic fatigue syndrome with probiotics →
 Massage is a popular adjunct to cancer palliation.
And, Prof. Ernst says “the evidence is encouraging. Continue reading Massage therapy for cancer palliative care →
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