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More Americans Turn to Lower-Cost Alternative Meds, Especially Whites
• Alternative Medicine • Feb 03 11

The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies experienced a significant growth in the United States in the last decade, and a new… More Americans Turn to Lower-Cost Alternative Meds, Especially Whites   

 
 

Could acupuncture be used to treat “lazy eye?”
• Alternative Medicine • • Eye / Vision Problems • Dec 14 10

Sticking acupuncture needles into points on the body classically associated with vision in Chinese medicine could prove to be an alternative to bothersome patches… Could acupuncture be used to treat “lazy eye?”   

 
 

Many Brain Tumor Patients Use Homeopathy, Alternative Treatments
• Alternative Medicine • • Brain • • Cancer • Dec 14 10

Many people with incurable brain tumors use alternative therapies, such as taking vitamins and homeopathy, in addition to their conventional treatments, according to a… Many Brain Tumor Patients Use Homeopathy, Alternative Treatments   

 
 

Alternative therapies may leave asthmatics gasping
• Alternative Medicine • • Asthma • Nov 30 10

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.… Alternative therapies may leave asthmatics gasping   

 
 

Acupuncture changes brain’s perception and processing of pain
• Alternative Medicine • • Brain • • Pain • Nov 30 10

Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), researchers have captured pictures of the brain while patients experienced a pain stimulus with and without acupuncture to… Acupuncture changes brain’s perception and processing of pain   

 
 

Yoga alleviates pain and improves function in fibromyalgia patients
• Alternative Medicine • Oct 14 10

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a debilitating condition affecting 11㈝ million individuals in the US alone. FM carries an annual direct cost for care of more… Yoga alleviates pain and improves function in fibromyalgia patients   

 
 

Acupuncture not helpful for stroke recovery
• Alternative Medicine • • Stroke • Sep 27 10

Acupuncture does not help speed recovery after stroke, according to an analysis of 10 trials using fake or “sham” acupuncture as a control.

“Our… Acupuncture not helpful for stroke recovery   

 
 

Acupuncture not helpful for inducing labor: study
• Alternative Medicine • • Pregnancy • Jul 26 10

Although acupuncture is promoted as a way to induce labor in women who go past their due date, a new study adds to evidence… Acupuncture not helpful for inducing labor: study   

 
 

Are all meditation techniques the same?
• Alternative Medicine • • Neurology • Jul 20 10

As doctors increasingly prescribe meditation to patients for stress-related disorders, scientists are gaining a better understanding of how different techniques from Buddhist, Chinese, and… Are all meditation techniques the same?   

 
 

Alternative therapies don’t help kids’ cancer stress
• Alternative Medicine • • Cancer • Jul 12 10

Massage, humor therapy and relaxation don’t seem to make life much easier for children with cancer who go through stressful bone marrow transplants, disappointed… Alternative therapies don’t help kids’ cancer stress   

 
 

Tai Chi and Qigong Show Significant Health Benefits
• Alternative Medicine • Jun 30 10

An across-the-board review of the health effects of Qigong and Tai Chi finds these practices offer many physical and mental health advantages with benefits… Tai Chi and Qigong Show Significant Health Benefits   

 
 

Acupuncture’s molecular effects pinned down
• Alternative Medicine • • Pain • May 31 10

Scientists have taken another important step toward understanding just how sticking needles into the body can ease pain.

In a paper published online May… Acupuncture’s molecular effects pinned down   

 
 

Practice Yoga and Ward Off Diabetes
• Alternative Medicine • • Diabetes • May 20 10

Yoga is an ancient Vedic practice of various physical postures and breathing techniques to reduce stress and improve health. Yoga has been derived from… Practice Yoga and Ward Off Diabetes   

 
 

Pentagon tries aroma therapy to ease combat stress
• Alternative Medicine • • Neurology • May 10 10

The U.S. military is experimenting with aroma therapy, acupuncture and other unorthodox methods to treat soldiers traumatized by combat experiences, Defense Secretary Robert Gates… Pentagon tries aroma therapy to ease combat stress   

 
 

Iraqi doctors use acupuncture during drug shortage
• Alternative Medicine • • Gender: Female • • Pregnancy • Apr 29 10

Iraqi doctors faced with a shortage of drugs in a capital city hit by years of conflict have successfully used acupuncture to treat mothers… Iraqi doctors use acupuncture during drug shortage   

 
 

Music therapy fails dyslexics
• Alternative Medicine • Apr 08 10

There is no link between a lack of musical ability and dyslexia. Moreover, attempts to treat dyslexia with music therapy are unwarranted, according to… Music therapy fails dyslexics   

 
 

Acupuncture may be an effective treatment for post-viral infection loss of smell
• Alternative Medicine • Apr 01 10

Traditional Chinese acupuncture (TCA), where very thin needles are used to stimulate specific points in the body to elicit beneficial therapeutic responses, may be… Acupuncture may be an effective treatment for post-viral infection loss of smell   

 
 

Children with cancer often use alternative medicine
• Children's Health • • Alternative Medicine • • Cancer • Mar 24 10

Many children undergoing treatment for cancer use herbal remedies, vitamins or other types of alternative therapies, a new research review suggests.

The review, of… Children with cancer often use alternative medicine   

 
 

Acupuncture can spread serious diseases: experts
• Alternative Medicine • • Infections • Mar 19 10

Bacterial infections, hepatitis B and C, and possibly even HIV are being transmitted via acupuncture through the use of contaminated needles, cotton swabs and… Acupuncture can spread serious diseases: experts   

 
 

Acupuncture found lacking for fibromyalgia
• Alternative Medicine • • Pain • • Rheumatic Diseases • Feb 10 10

Acupuncture may provide some temporary pain relief for people with fibromyalgia, but does not help with fatigue, sleep problems, or physical function, according to… Acupuncture found lacking for fibromyalgia   

 
 

Herbal Medicines Can be Lethal, Pathologist Warns
• Alternative Medicine • • Drug Abuse • Feb 08 10

A University of Adelaide forensic pathologist has sounded a worldwide warning of the potential lethal dangers of herbal medicines if taken in large quantities,… Herbal Medicines Can be Lethal, Pathologist Warns   

 
 

Herbal use common among pregnant women in U.S.
• Alternative Medicine • • Pregnancy • Jan 27 10

Roughly 1 in 10 pregnant women in the U.S. expose their unborn baby to herbal products, according to a new study.

This finding is… Herbal use common among pregnant women in U.S.   

 
 

New York man uses ballet as therapy for Cerebral Palsy
• Alternative Medicine • • Neurology • Jan 26 10

Living with cerebral palsy, 31-year-old Gregg Mozgala has said that all his life he’s received “stares and looks” because of his uncontrolled walk caused… New York man uses ballet as therapy for Cerebral Palsy   

 
 

Electro-acupuncture shows promise for knee arthritis
• Alternative Medicine • • Arthritis • • Pain • Jan 21 10

A modern twist on traditional acupuncture may bring some pain relief to people with knee arthritis, at least in the short term, a small… Electro-acupuncture shows promise for knee arthritis   

 
 

Massage and Other Hands-on Therapies can Help Reduce Pain
• Alternative Medicine • • Pain • Jan 14 10

Massage and Other Hands-on Therapies can Help Reduce Pain

Massage, manipulation and other hands-on approaches can safely and effectively help with pain management.

The January issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource discusses the… Massage and Other Hands-on Therapies can Help Reduce Pain   

 
 
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