News tagged with alternative and complementary therapies
Support for adjunctive vitamin C treatment in cancer
Serious flaws in a recent study, which concluded that high doses of vitamin C reduce the effectiveness of chemotherapeutic drugs in the treatment of cancer, are revealed in the current issue of Alternative and Complementary Th ...
Mar 06, 2009 |
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Pseudosciences are destroying the reputation of Australia's universities
The international credibility of Australia’s universities is being undermined by the increase in the “pseudoscientific” health courses they offer, two academics have written in today’s ...
Mar 05, 2012 |
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Growing use of alternative medicine in pregnancy highlights need for more knowledge
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is increasingly popular in maternity care.
Feb 28, 2011 |
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Review highlights need for more education and guidance on CAM use in midwifery
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is increasingly popular in maternity care, but healthcare professionals need formal evidence-based education and guidance about its use, according to a review in the March issue ...
Feb 23, 2011 |
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Acupressure shows promise in relieving fatigue in cancer survivors
As thousands of breast cancer survivors battle persistent fatigue, a Michigan State University nursing researcher is studying whether acupressure – a technique where physical pressure is applied to acupuncture points ...
Feb 23, 2011 |
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There are no cures for the common cold
Americans catch an estimated 1 billion colds each year. And by this time of year, as weary cold sufferers line up at local pharmacies, it may not sound surprising that Americans spend at least $4.2 billion annually on over-the-counter ...
Feb 21, 2011 |
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More white Americans turn to lower-cost alternative meds
The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies experienced a significant growth in the United States in the last decade, and a new analysis finds that CAM use becomes more likely when access ...
Feb 01, 2011 |
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New microscopy method opens window on previously unseen cell features
Despite the sophistication and range of contemporary microscopy techniques, many important biological phenomena still elude the precision of even the most sensitive tools. The need for refined imaging methods for fundamental ...
Jan 24, 2011 |
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Color test predicts response to hypnotherapy
When people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) were asked to relate their mood to a color, those choosing a positive color were nine times more likely to respond to hypnotherapy than those who chose a negative color or no ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dec 06, 2010 |
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Alternative therapies may leave asthmatics gasping
Approximately 13 percent of parents turn to alternative therapies to treat their children's asthma, according to a new study from the Université de Montréal. The findings, published recently in the Canadian Respiratory Jo ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 30, 2010 |
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Yoga's ability to improve mood and lessen anxiety is linked to increased levels of a critical brain chemical
Yoga has a greater positive effect on a person's mood and anxiety level than walking and other forms of exercise, which may be due to higher levels of the brain chemical GABA according to an article in The Journal of Alternative an ...
Nov 11, 2010 |
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