Archive for the 'Nausea/Vomiting' Category
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 (0)
Monday, February 25th, 2013
Maintenance acupuncture is recommended following successful clinic-based acupuncture.
Researchers at the University of Manchester, UK, assessed the effectiveness of self-maintenance acupuncture in the management of cancer-related fatigue (CRF). (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Cancer, Nausea/Vomiting | Comments (0)
Saturday, November 17th, 2012
In 2009, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported that more than 13,000 emergency room visits were associated with energy drinks.
Now, The New York Times tells us, FDA reports the caffeine drink, 5-hour Energy, may have been involved in 13 deaths over the past four years.
There’s no absolute proof that these drinks were the sole cause of these events. And the makers of 5-Hour Energy and Monster Energy insist their products are safe and unrelated to the problems reported to the FDA.
Regardless. (more…)
Bleeding Disorders, Diarrhea/Constipation, Headache/Migraine, Heart Disease, Nausea/Vomiting, Psychosis | Comments (0)
Monday, October 15th, 2012
As legislators dive headlong into legalization of marijuana, there is growing evidence that they may be harming their most loyal constituents.
Researchers at Temple University Hospital, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, reviewed what has become known as Cannabinoid Hyperemesis (severe and excessive vomiting) Syndrome.
As you read this summary it might be useful to consider the value of Pennsylvania detoxification programs.
(more…)
Marijuana (Cannabinoids), Nausea/Vomiting | Comments (0)
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
Acupuncture is often recommended for obstetrical and gynecological (Ob/Gyn) conditions.
Prof. Ernst has reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Nausea/Vomiting, Pain, PMS/Dysmenorrhea, Pregnancy | Comments (0)
Thursday, October 27th, 2011
Researchers at the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, compared acupuncture to nurse-led supportive care in patients with incurable cancer. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Nausea/Vomiting, Pain, Palliative/End of Life | Comments (0)
Sunday, September 18th, 2011
Although early studies were negative, Dr. Brent Bauer at the Mayo Clinic summarized 2 studies that support its use. (more…)
Ginger, Nausea/Vomiting | Comments (0)
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
During the Clinical Oncological Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting, researchers at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, in Perth, Western Australia reported less distress, and improvements in pain, fatigue, nausea, appetite, sleep, breathing and bowel function. (more…)
Aromatherapy, Breathing, Cancer, Meditation, Nausea/Vomiting, Pain, Reflexology, Reiki, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments (0)
Saturday, April 9th, 2011
Prof. Ernst and colleagues report, “All studies [of moxibustion] have a high risk of bias.”
And that’s the good news. (more…)
Cancer, Moxibustion, Nausea/Vomiting | Comments (0)
Sunday, October 24th, 2010
Testing by the MHRA (Britain’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) found that these supposedly natural products contain an undeclared pharmaceutical ingredient called sibutramine (Meridia). (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, ConsumerLab, Nausea/Vomiting, Obesity, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments (0)
Friday, October 8th, 2010
So good they had to name it “slimming” twice.
Unfortunately, Slimming Beauty contains the active pharmaceutical ingredient sibutramine (Meridia), a stimulant. And the marketer, Beautiful Health Inc., formerly LL Health and Beauty, failed to list it among the ingredients on the label. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Consumer Alert, FDA/FTC/CDC, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Nausea/Vomiting, Obesity, Stroke | Comments (0)
Saturday, September 11th, 2010
There are lots of options but little high-quality scientific support for any of them, according to this Cochrane review. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Cochrane Library, Ginger, Nausea/Vomiting, Vitamin D | Comments (0)
Saturday, February 6th, 2010
Dr. Ting Bao (photo) from The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, in Baltimore, Maryland tells us, “Despite recent advances in pharmacologic antiemetic therapy, additional treatment for breakthrough chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting is needed. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Cancer, Nausea/Vomiting | Comments (0)
Sunday, November 15th, 2009
Researches from the University of Western Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia reviewed the effectiveness of acupuncture during pregnancy and birthing. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Nausea/Vomiting, Pain, Pregnancy | Comments (0)
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009
 Researchers at Shahid Beheshti Medical Science University in Tehran, Iran report it was effective. (more…)
Ginger, Nausea/Vomiting, Pregnancy | Comments (0)
Thursday, February 5th, 2009
 This study assessed magnetic acupressure to prevent nausea and vomiting following ear-nose-throat (ENT) or gynecological surgeries.
But should we apply these findings to other forms of acupuncture? (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Nausea/Vomiting, Surgery | Comments (0)
Saturday, January 17th, 2009
 Massage is a popular adjunct to cancer palliation.
And, Prof. Ernst says “the evidence is encouraging. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Cancer, Fatigue, Massage, Nausea/Vomiting, Pain, Palliative/End of Life, Prof. Ernst, Stress Management | Comments (0)
Sunday, October 26th, 2008
 Researchers from Saarland University in Homburg, Germany report it “seems to be effective.” (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Cancer, Children, Nausea/Vomiting | Comments (0)
Saturday, October 11th, 2008
 Cochrane doesn’t explain why this review, which was prepared by researchers at the Marie Curie Palliative Care Research and Development Unit in London, was published and then withdrawn.
But just labeling it peaks my interest. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Aromatherapy, Cancer, Cochrane Library, Fatigue, Massage, Nausea/Vomiting, Pain | Comments (0)