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When it comes to easing chronic low back pain in minority populations, yoga may make for a sound alternative to standard treatment. That's the key finding from a recent study of 30 back-pain-plagued adults, all of whom were recruited from community health centers that serve racially diverse, low-income neighborhoods. Use of (Read More)
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Energy therapies such as reiki and therapeutic touch hold promise as a means of relieving pain associated with a number of conditions, according to a recent research review.For the review, investigators analyzed 66 clinical studies on reiki, therapeutic touch, and other biofield therapies (a class of complementary therapies (Read More)
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Urinary Tract Conditions: Examining the Evidence on Cranberry and Saw PalmettoPatients with urinary tract infections often ask health care providers about using complementary and alternative medicine to relieve symptoms or prevent recurrences.Also Featuring: NCCAM's 1st Decade of Discovery and Achievement; An Interview With (Read More)
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The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) will celebrate a decade of rigorous research with NCCAM's 10th Anniversary Research Symposium: Exploring the Science of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Speakers will discuss topics including natural products, mind-body medicine, and the intersec (Read More)
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For older adults with osteoarthritis of the knee, taking up tai chi may help lessen pain and boost physical functioning, according to a recent study. A gentle Chinese martial art, tai chi involves slow, rhythmic movements that help induce relaxation and improve balance, strength, and flexibility.For the study, 20 participan (Read More)
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Background:Medicinal plants represent alternative means for the treatment of several chronic diseases, including inflammation. The genus Ranunculus, a representative of the Ranunculaceae family, has been reported to possess anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiviral, antibacterial, antiparasitic and antifungal activities, poss (Read More)
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Will soaking your feet in an ionic foot bath rid toxins from your body? That is the premise behind the Ionic Foot Bath. It is based on the same principle ancient far Eastern practitioners have long known – that all parts of the body are connected and interrelated. Because the feet contain a large number of pores (more than (Read More)
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A type of probiotic bacteria may help treat colitis, a recent study on mice suggests.Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that are naturally present in the digestive tract. When taken in supplement form, probiotics are said to boost immunity and enhance digestive health. In the recent study, scientists focused on mice with co (Read More)
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Preliminary research indicates that antioxidants extracted from ginkgo biloba may help shield cells from radiation damage.For the study, scientists worked with human white blood cells collected from healthy donors (ages 18 to 50). After treating half the cells with ginkgo biloba extract and half with a salt solution, the re (Read More)
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Eating flaxseed may help cut your cholesterol, according to a recent research review. Sifting through 28 studies (with a total of more than 1,500 participants), investigators found that consumption of flaxseed was linked to significant decreases in total cholesterol and LDL ("bad") cholesterol. However, flaxseed did not app (Read More)
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One of the best ways to create a lasting bond with your baby is to practice infant massage, particularly for dads. Babies listened to mom’s voice for nine months in the womb and they instinctively bond with mom during the breastfeeding process. Dads have to work extra hard to create that bond and infant massage, especially (Read More)
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New research shows that taking up a mind-body exercise program could help cancer patients fight fatigue. A common side effect of chemotherapy, fatigue may make cancer patients more prone to depression.For the study, researchers focused on 269 cancer patients (ages 20 to 65) who were undergoing chemotherapy or treatment for (Read More)
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Acupressure may boost health in people dealing with type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study.A long-practiced Chinese therapy similar to acupuncture, acupressure stimulates certain points on the body in order to improve the flow of vital energy (called "chi" or "qi") and, in turn, enhance wellbeing. Unlike acupuncture, (Read More)
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After years of being lobbied for more choice, insurers and employers are beginning to cover alternative therapies including some alternative HMOs. Alternative medicine which was once thought to be controversial and experimental is now gaining newfound respect within the med (Read More)
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What herbs can be used for pain management? According to Pain Management and Migraine Relief the natural remedies can work, but it is critical to use great caution with this approach. While the topic of the article is migraines, other forms of pain can be treated with herbs, especially when inflammation is the cause of the (Read More)
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