Archive for the ‘Complementary Medicine’ Category
Tuesday, April 24th, 2007
Many women are choosing dietary supplements for the management of menopausal symptoms -- especially since serious health concerns have been raised about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Remifemin(R) black cohosh extract, the most extensively researched, non-prescription menopausal therapy has been found to safely and effectively reduce ...
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Tuesday, April 24th, 2007
Oriental therapies can help chronically ill people stay strong and reduce stress levels during epidemics, according to research in the April issue of the UK-based Journal of Clinical Nursing.
Researchers have shown that people who practiced the Oriental art of Qigong which combines gentle exercise with breathing techniques, meditation and visualisation ...
Posted in Anxiety / Phobias, Complementary Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Respiratory / Asthma | No Comments »
Tuesday, April 24th, 2007
Health Canada is advising consumers not to use a product called Eden Herbal Formulations Serenity Pills II because it contains the undeclared drug estazolam, which can be habit-forming when used for as little as a few months. Consumers who may still have this product in their homes are advised to ...
Posted in Complementary Medicine, Sleep / Sleep Disorders | No Comments »
Tuesday, April 24th, 2007
A new study from the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute suggests that a commonly used herbal supplement, triphala, has cancer-fighting properties that prevent or slow the growth of pancreatic cancer tumors implanted in mice. The study found that an extract of triphala, the dried and powdered fruits of three plants, ...
Posted in Biology / Biochemistry, Cancer / Oncology, Complementary Medicine, GastroIntestinal | No Comments »
Sunday, April 22nd, 2007
Using Chinese herbs either alone or in conjunction with chemotherapy may help protect a breast cancer patient's bone marrow and immune system, as well as improving the woman's overall quality of life.
Sixty per cent of women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer experience a range of significant short term side ...
Posted in Breast Cancer, Complementary Medicine, Immune System, Women's Health / OBGYN | No Comments »
Friday, April 20th, 2007
On Saturday, April 28th, at 10 a.m. local time (worldwide) a massive, spectacularly visual global health and healing event will be held in hundreds of cities in sixty nations. Free and open to the public these events welcome anyone interested in personal and global health and healing.
"World Tai Chi & ...
Posted in Complementary Medicine, Sports Medicine / Fitness | No Comments »
Monday, April 16th, 2007
Eczema (or dermatitis as it is sometimes called) is a type of inflammatory skin condition which can affect all ages and can vary in its severity. In its mild form, the skin becomes dry, hot and itchy but in its more severe form, the skin can become broken, raw and ...
Posted in Complementary Medicine, Dermatology | No Comments »
Monday, April 16th, 2007
Health Canada is advising consumers not to use the following product listed in the table below due to concerns about possible side-effects. More info
V.MAX, Rhino Max (Rhino V Max)
Date of alert - April 13, 2007
Source of Alert - United States Food and Drug Administration
Product Names - V.MAX, Rhino Max ...
Posted in Complementary Medicine, Erectile Dysfunction | No Comments »
Monday, April 16th, 2007
Health Canada is advising consumers not to use the following product listed in the table below due to concerns about possible side-effects. More info
Lexscl Fat Rapid Loss
Date of alert - April 13, 2007
Source of Alert - Hong Kong Department of Health
Product Names - Lexscl Fat Rapid Loss capsules
Manufacturer / Place ...
Posted in Complementary Medicine, Obesity / Weight Loss | No Comments »
