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Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:20:30 +0100
Americans Use Alternative Medicine For Pain Relief
Thirty-eight percent of American adults are using some form of complementary and alternative medicine, known as CAM, to help with their health. NCCAM Director Dr. Josephine Briggs says the new survey provides the most current, comprehensive and reliable so... RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:23:30 -0600
Vitamin Supplements Do Not Reduce Cancer Risk, More Evidence
US researchers studying the effect of beta carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E, either singly or in combination, on over 7,000 women found the supplements did not reduce their risk of getting cancer compared to women who did not take the supplements. Ho... News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 01:00:00 PST
Transcendental Meditation Reduces ADHD Symptoms Among Students: New Study
The Transcendental Meditation technique may be an effective and safe non-pharmaceutical aid for treating ADHD, according to a promising new study published this month in the peer-reviewed online journal Current Issues in Education. The pilot study followe... RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:00:00 PST
Vitamin D Deficiency Associated With Greater Rates Of Cesarean Sections
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) found that pregnant women who are vitamin D deficient are also at an increased risk for delivering a baby by caesarean section as compared to pregnant women who ar... RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:00:00 PST
Flowering plants speed post-surgery recovery
Contact with nature has long been suspected to increase positive feelings, reduce stress, and provide distraction from the pain associated with recovery from surgery. Now, research has confirmed the beneficial effects of plants and flowers for patients rec... RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:58:19 -0600
Transcendental meditation reduces student ADHD symptoms
The Transcendental Meditation technique may be an effective and safe non-pharmaceutical aid for treating ADHD, according to a promising new study published this month in the peer-reviewed online journal Current Issues in Education. People who are dissatisf... RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:30:57 -0600
Older Adults At High Risk For Harmful Drug Interactions
At least one in 25 older adults, about 2.2 million people in the United States, take multiple drugs in combinations that can produce a harmful drug-drug interaction, and half of these interactions involve a non-prescription medication. RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST
US Air Force Using Medical Acupuncture
Medical acupuncture, which is acupuncture performed by a licensed physician trained at a conventional medical school, is being used increasingly for pain control. Richard Niemtzow, MD, PhD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of Medical Acupuncture, a peer-reviewed journ... News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:00:00 PST
Do You Use CAM?
In a survey performed by the U.S. government, more than 23,000 adults were surveyed to ascertain what their use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is, including nonconventional medicine named... RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:00:00 PST
Here's Something for that Neck Pain
Suffering from musculoskeletal pain? Trying to find financially conservative ways to treat your pain? Try physical therapy. According to a study conducted by the American Physical Therapy... News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:00:00 PST
Needle Use in Traditional Acupuncture Minimized
Think acupuncture can only be performed with needles. Think again. In a study performed in Sweden, researchers conducted four tests to see how acupuncture, standard medical treatments and acupuncture... RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:00:00 PST
A Real Answer for HIV
HIV/AIDs drugs, while effective, tend to be very costly and its effectiveness varies from patient to patient. Researchers at the UCLA AIDs Institute made a major breakthrough in what... News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:00:00 PST
The Detox Diet
Detox diet - Learn about the detox diet, take the quiz, get a sample two-week detox diet plan, read common questions, get recipes, and more. RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:00:00 PST
Stool - What's Healthy?
Alternative practitioners often ask clients about their stool as part of their assessment. Find out what normal stool should look like and learn about the different types of abnormal stool. RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:00:00 PST
Stress Effects Quiz
A quiz that helps you learn some of the effects of chronic stress. News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:00:00 PST
High Blood Pressure Remedies
Learn about natural remedies for high blood pressure, such as herbs, diet, nutrition, chinese medicine, ayurvedic remedies, supplements, and home remedies. RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:00:00 PST
Muscle Essential Oil Blend
How to make a fragrant essential oil blend. This essential oil blend can be added to massage oil and used for tight, achy muscles. News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:00:00 PST
DIY Facial Massage
Facial massage instructions and a recipe for carrot and calendula complexion conditioner. RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:00:00 PST
Herbs, Vitamins, and Nutritional Supplements Index -- A-Z Herbs, Vitamins, and Nutritional Supplements on About.com
Index of herbs and supplements by Cathy Wong, your guide to alternative medicine on About.com. RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:00:00 PST
Ask Dr. Cathy Wong - Thanks for your submission.
Ask Dr. Wong Submission Form Thank you for your submission Remember that you may not get a personal response News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:00:00 PST
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