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Holistic & Alternative Medicine

Acupuncture May Relieve Joint Pain Caused By Some Breast Cancer Treatments

Mar 6th, 2010 | By buddy1 | Category: Health & Wellness News, Holistic & Alternative Medicine

A new study, led by researchers at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, demonstrates that acupuncture may be an effective therapy for joint pain and stiffness in breast cancer patients who are being treated with commonly used hormonal therapies. Results were published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology…

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Pycnogenol Lowers Elevated Urinary Protein Levels And Improves Blood Flow To The Kidneys

Mar 5th, 2010 | By buddy1 | Category: Health & Wellness News, Holistic & Alternative Medicine

An estimated one in ten adults suffers from kidney disease, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. A leading cause of kidney disease is hypertension, which effects one out of every four U.S. adults…

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Urologist Dr. J. Francois Eid, MD Warns Against The Dangers Of Online Herbal Remedies For Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

Mar 5th, 2010 | By buddy1 | Category: Health & Wellness News, Holistic & Alternative Medicine

News reports coming out of the UK and Australia show evidence of prescription ingredients in many “natural” herb remedies sold on the Internet to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). These popular online supplements, which claim to consist only of homeopathic ingredients, are often improperly labeled and may actually contain dangerous ingredients. Dr. J…

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Coromega(R) Launches New Omega-3 Gummies For Children

Mar 4th, 2010 | By buddy1 | Category: Health & Wellness News, Holistic & Alternative Medicine

Premier supplements maker Coromega® today debuted Coromega Kids Omega3 Gummy Fruits, expanding its line of innovative and delicious omega-3 supplements. The gummies provide all the healthful benefits of fish oil in a great tasting, high-DHA gummy designed for kids, which makes taking omega-3 supplements fun…

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Vitamins Stored In Bathrooms, Kitchens May Become Less Effective

Mar 4th, 2010 | By buddy1 | Category: Health & Wellness News, Holistic & Alternative Medicine

High humidity present in bathrooms and kitchens could be degrading the vitamins and health supplements stored in those rooms, even if the lids are on tight, a Purdue University study shows…

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Hypnosis Can Help Control Pain Among Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer, UB Researcher Finds

Mar 1st, 2010 | By buddy1 | Category: Health & Wellness News, Holistic & Alternative Medicine

Hypnosis can help alleviate the pain and suffering experienced by women being treated for breast cancer, according to a study by a University at Buffalo School of Social Work professor. The randomized trial measured pain and suffering, frequency of pain and degree of constant pain among 124 women with metastatic breast cancer, according to Lisa [...] Read more »

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Northwestern Memorial’s Integrative Oncology Program Aims To Ease Pain And Help Patients Manage Cancer

Feb 27th, 2010 | By buddy1 | Category: Health & Wellness News, Holistic & Alternative Medicine

The very instant Penny Kukovec was diagnosed with breast cancer her world permanently changed. Suddenly, it felt as if her life was out of her control. She felt powerless and overwhelmed. There were so many unanswered questions…

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"Touch, Caring And Cancer: Simple Instruction For Family And Friends"

Feb 27th, 2010 | By buddy1 | Category: Health & Wellness News, Holistic & Alternative Medicine

Advanced cancer patients who regularly received massages averaging 14 minutes or more by a partner or family member declined in stress scores over four weeks, according to results of a study reported at the 7th annual conference of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society…

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During Pregnancy Acupuncture Found To Lessen Depression Symptoms, Stanford Study Shows

Feb 24th, 2010 | By buddy1 | Category: Health & Wellness News, Holistic & Alternative Medicine

Acupuncture appears to be an effective way to reduce depression symptoms during pregnancy, according to a first-of-its-kind study from Stanford University School of Medicine researchers…

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Society Reacts To House Of Commons Science And Technology Committee Report Into Homeopathic Products, UK

Feb 23rd, 2010 | By buddy1 | Category: Health & Wellness News, Holistic & Alternative Medicine

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s Chief Scientific Advisor Jayne Lawrence says; “We are delighted that the committee has agreed with our recommendation that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) should not allow homeopathic product labels to make claims without evidence of efficacy. We also note that the Report calls for [...] Read more »

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