Consumer alert: Reumofan Plus
FDA is warning consumers that Reumofan Plus, marketed as a natural dietary supplement for pain relief and other serious conditions,...
Electromagnetic therapy for venous leg ulcers
In this Cochrane review, researchers at the University of Malaya, in Kuala Lumpur, reviewed this common, chronic, recurring condition, which...
Are maggots cost-effect for leg ulcers?
No, according to researchers in the UK who conducted the VenUS II study. But should that be the ultimate measure...
What’s zinc good for?
Dr. Désirée Lie from the University of California at Irvine Medical Center has reviewed the literature. She presents case histories...
Herbal alternative to control intestinal spasm
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is used to diagnose and treat conditions of the bile ducts, including gallstones, inflammatory strictures (scars),...
Honey to treat wounds
 In some cases, it might speed healing, according to this review from The Cochrane Library.
Adding yogurt to H pylori treatment
 Helicobacter pylori are bacteria that cause chronic low-level inflammation of the stomach lining and are linked to the development of...
The poor record of CAM to treat H. pylori bacteria
It’s unclear whether killing the bacteria called Helicobacter pylori improves symptoms in patients with dyspepsia (ie, stomach pain with fullness,...
A complementary role for acupuncture in heartburn
Adding acupuncture is more effective than doubling the proton pump inhibitor drug (PPI) dose in controlling gastro-esophageal reflux (GERD) symptoms...
Alternative therapies in patients with osteoarthritis
Here’s a sobering account of the effect of alternative therapies on the quality of life and healthcare spending of Chinese...
Preventing pressure ulcers
They occur when the skin breaks down after staying in one position for too long. Constant pressure against the skin...
Probiotics and lactoferrin improve treatment of gastritis and peptic ulcer
In about 25% of people, the usual triple drug therapy fails to kill the bacteria Helicobacter pylori — the cause...
Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis): Where’s the data?
Dr. Cathy Wong is a licensed naturopath and certified nutritionist. She writes an upbeat column on the About website. In...
Zinc carnosine stimulates repair of intestinal damage
Indomethacin (Indocin) can cause serious intestinal side effects including inflammation, bleeding, and ulcers. So, if you’re going to test the...
Trying to treat stomach infections with probiotics
Helicobacter pylori is a common infection of the stomach. Although most people have no symptoms, it’s related to the development...
Pycnogenol treatment of venous insufficiency
In the past year, several studies on this topic have appeared. The results are positive. So, let’s review.
Improvement in diabetic ulcers with pycnogenol
One of the major complications of diabetes mellitus is the change in small blood vessels called microangiopathy. It’s associated with...
The benefits of weight control in type 2 diabetes
An algorithm for treating type 2 diabetes appears in Diabetes Care this month. Here’s a summary of the impressive effects...
High-strength hydrogen peroxide. Be careful
It’s possible to purchase 35% hydrogen peroxide over the Internet and use it to treat AIDS, cancer, emphysema, and other...