Adequate pain care sorely lacking for patients Oct 30, 2008
According to Driver, they include nerve surgery, rehabilitation, anesthesia, psychological therapy, lifestyle changes and alternative medicine, including acupuncture, yoga and massage. MORE FROM MCCLATCHY. (Anchorage Daily News)
HMAA joins integrative medicine group Oct 29, 2008
Studies have shown that Hawaii residents seek complementary and alternative medicine treatment at a greater rate than the rest of the country, said John Henry Felix, HMAA s CEO and chairman of the board, in a prepared statement. We recognized this trend several years ago and it s why HMAA is committed to providing alternative-care coverage in our medical insurance packages. (Pacific Business News, HI)
U.S. study says doctors subconsciously favor whites Oct 29, 2008
Maryland doctor - Dr. Robert a. Rifkin, founder of White Flint Medical al Healing Center, recognized in the "Washingtonian" as noted area practioner of alternative medicine. We offer flexible financing solutions to healthcare practices. (Yahoo News)
Placebos and the doctor-patient relationship Oct 27, 2008
Originally posted: October 26, 2008. What gives placebos -- substances with no known physiological effect on a medical condition -- their power to alleviate symptoms and ease illness. (Chicago Tribune)
Alternative Medicine And Heavy Metal Poisoning Oct 27, 2008
26, 2008) Many Ayurvedic medicines can contain dangerous quantities of heavy metals, including lead, mercury, thallium and arsenic, according to clinical toxicology specialists in London writing in the International Journal of Environment and Health. The team explains that recent European legislation aimed at improving safety of shop-bought products should go some way to protect the public against some of the potential risks associated with traditional medicines. (Science Daily)
Survey: Half Of U.S. Doctors Give Placebos Oct 25, 2008
" Only 5 percent of doctors explicitly called it a placebo treatment. Most doctors used actual medicines as a placebo treatment: 41 percent used painkillers, 38 percent used vitamins, 13 percent used antibiotics, 13 percent used sedatives, 3 percent used saline injections, and 2 percent used sugar pills. In the survey, doctors were asked if they would recommend a sugar pill for patients with chronic pain if it had been shown to be more effective than no treatment. Nearly 60 percent said they... (CBS News)
Study: Half of Doctors Give Placebos, Don't Tell... Oct 25, 2008
The U.S. research was paid for by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine and the Department of Bioethics at the National Institutes of Health. "It's a disturbing finding," said Franklin G. Miller, director of the research ethics program at the National Institutes of Health and one of the paper's authors. (Fox News)
News Stories Oct 25, 2008
Alternative Medicine Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Alternative Medicine)
Survey: 1 in 2 docs prescribe placebos Oct 25, 2008
The research was paid for by NIH's bioethics department and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The authors said most doctors probably reasoned that doing something was better than doing nothing. (USA Today)
Alternative Medicine Joins Cancer Fight Oct 21, 2008
But alternative medicine comes at a price. Frisch and Marchand said that very few insurance companies cover the cost of treatment. (Click2Houston, TX)
Birth control has long-term effect on hormone exposure Oct 21, 2008
In addition to the National Institutes of Health, the study received funding from the National Cancer Institute and National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Co-researchers were lead author Latanya M. Scott, Ph. (EurekAlert!)
• To do for you Oct 20, 2008
Friday: 8:30-9:20 a.m., Room C89, "Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Multicultural Perspective" with Adam Perlman. Registration fees are required for the public, except evening keynote sessions. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Restoration of a writer Oct 17, 2008
In Desert Pilgrim, she writes about a debilitating car crash she endured and her consequential search for alternative medicine. As a result of the accident, a lesion formed on her spinal chord and an infection caused permanent neurological damage, a condition similar to polio. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Make Your Mouth Happy Oct 15, 2008
For an extra fee, you can take short courses on Mexican crafts, alternative medicine or other subjects; a special one-on-one program for executives is also available. See also. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Conference to be broadcast Oct 15, 2008
Friday, Oct. 24 - "Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Multicultural Perspective" presented by Adam Perlman from 8:30 to 9:20 a.m. ... "Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Multicultural Perspective" presented by Adam Perlman from 8:30 to 9:20 a.m. - Room C89. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Uplift Rx: Call Doc Woody Oct 14, 2008
"They weren't sick, but they weren't well. It's almost like they were working on getting sick, because of their lifestyle. Or they had functional issues. At that point, it became clear that I needed other approaches, so I went back to my roots. By the early eighties, some evidence [about alternative medicine] had come in.". He became licensed in acupuncture and trained in nutrition, botanical medicine and homeopathy. (Globe and Mail)
Nigeria: Can This Man Cure Aids? Oct 13, 2008
For the last 30 years that he has been practising alternative medicine, Ojeih has been waging a lone battle over what he terms, "ignorance of the every day medical doctor in the hospitals." He is a teacher and speaker, a good one at that ... Ojeih is happy with the president because of the recent creation of Complementary Alternative Medicine Council (CAMC). (allAfrica.com)
Sixties Generation Is Heading For Conventional Old Age Oct 12, 2008
21, 2001) Will the demand for complementary and alternative medicine fade or is it here to stay. While U.S. medical schools are developing complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) course work, and managed. (Science Daily)
Daily Dose Of Ginkgo May Prevent Brain Cell Damage After Stroke, Mouse Studies Suggest Oct 11, 2008
(June 21, 1999) Consumers of Ginkgo biloba herbal products, offered in alternative medicine circles as a remedy for just about everything from dementia to impotence, may not be getting their money's worth, according. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Health Buzz: SIDS Risk and Other Health News Oct 10, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008. Posted October 8, 2008. (U.S. News & World Report)
PROZAC IN A PLANT... Oct 8, 2008
A separate study has found St John's wort, available in countless health shops, is the only alternative medicine proven to have an effect. Others, including ginseng, liquid tonic, cat's claw, gingko biloba and royal jelly, had no firm base in evidence and could be dangerous when taken with other drugs, according to the study by St James' University Hospital in Leeds. (The Drudge Report)
Pentagon researches alternative treatments Oct 8, 2008
Although the Pentagon's study of alternative medicine for combat diseases is unique, research into such therapies for broad public use is not new, said Richard Nahin, a senior adviser for the National Institutes of Health's National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The NIH spends about $300 million a year on similar research. (USA Today -- News)
Quackery or good medicine? What's your opinion of alternative treatments? Oct 8, 2008
The Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine and Digestive Center, which opened Sept. 2, is the latest indication that alternative medicine is making its mark in mainstream health-care settings ... What has been your experience with alternative medicine. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Honey May Help Burns Heal Faster Oct 8, 2008
Jennifer Eddy, M.D., a University of Wisconsin researcher who is completing a study on honey treatments for diabetic foot ulcers, says patients might consider honey as part of an interest in alternative medicine or following a bad reaction to other topical treatments. Topical honey is cheaper than other interventions, notably oral antibiotics, which are often used and may have other deleterious side effects, she said. (Newsmax)
Limited adjustments Oct 8, 2008
gov (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine). MEDICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTS. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Parents Still Fear Autism Could Be Linked To Vaccines, Poll Shows Oct 5, 2008
29, 2005) Children treated with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) have lower vaccination rates than the general population, exposing them to added risk from preventable illnesses such as mumps and. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Feds probe chelation-heart disease study Oct 3, 2008
MILWAUKEE - The largest alternative medicine study the U.S. government has ever launched has stopped enrolling people while officials investigate whether participants were fully informed of the risks and are being adequately protected, The Associated Press has learned ... People already enrolled are still being treated, said a spokeswoman for the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, which is sponsoring the study with the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. (MSNBC -- Health)
Surfing for a second opinion Oct 3, 2008
org/psycinfo), with its trove of psychological literature; and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (nccam ... gov), the government's registry on alternative medicine research. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
COA news, Oct. 2 edition Oct 3, 2008
Mind/Body Holistic Health Fair Experience a day of discovery about alternative medicine at the Senior Center on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Modalities to be represented include Reiki, Tai Chi, Yoga, Acupuncture, Chiropractics and Chair Massage, to name a few. Samples of a variety of good food choices will be available. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Applying Science to Alternative Medicine Oct 3, 2008
More than 80 million adults in the United States are estimated to use some form of alternative medicine, from herbs and megavitamins to yoga and acupuncture ... The research has been making steady progress, said Dr. Josephine P. Briggs, director of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a division of the National Institutes of Health ... Critics of alternative medicine have seized on that weakness. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Alternative therapies enter the mainstream Sep 25, 2008
The Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine and Digestive Center, which opened Sept. 2, is the latest indication that complementary and alternative medicine is making its mark in mainstream health care settings ... Efforts are under way to remedy the lack of solid research, according to Richard Nahin, a senior adviser to the director of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a branch of the National Institutes of Health. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Isoflavone Dietary Supplement Improves Functioning Of Arteries In Stroke Patients Sep 25, 2008
25, 2008) A dietary supplement containing isoflavone a chemical found in soybeans, chickpeas, legumes and clovers can improve artery function in stroke patients according to new research. The study is believed to be the first randomised controlled trial to investigate the effects of isoflavone supplement on the way the brachial artery (the main artery in the arm) dilates in response to an increase in blood flow a phenomenon known as flow-mediated dilation (FMD) in patients with established... (Science Daily)
Atrium acquires Orthos Europe B.V., a Netherlands-based company Sep 22, 2008
"AOV's products will be a value-added complement next to MCO Health's flagship brand: Orthica. The Orthica brand is specifically marketed to general practitioners and dietary specialists, and sold through pharmacists and other specialised outlets; while the AOV portfolio of products are marketed and sold primarily through Complementary and Alternative Medicine practitioners and other professionals. With these two key brands, AOV and Orthica, Atrium has a solid platform from which to grow within... (Canada Newswire)
Jazz artist applies music to heal the body and mind Sep 22, 2008
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE IN U.S.. The percentage of U.S. hospitals that offer the following complementary and alternative therapies for their patients (Note: Services offered for inpatients). (USA Today -- News)
Acupuncture Eases Breast Cancer Treatment Side Effects Sep 22, 2008
It has been practiced for thousands of years, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Acupuncture involves the placement of very slender needles into the skin along certain points. (Health-Finder)
Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medical T... Sep 20, 2008
Even in those veterinary clinics that do not incorporate Chinese herbal medicine into their practice, the understanding gained from this book will aid in discussing this alternative medicine option with interested clients. And, while the book is aimed at those in the veterinary profession, pet owners interested in Chinese herbal medicine for their animals will benefit from the early explanatory chapters as well. (Suite101.com)
Karadzic tackles immunity Sep 18, 2008
Last Updated: 07:56am 18 Sep 2008. 9 27 SPONSORED LINKS. (iAfrica.com)
Competition fierce in Arizona to provide medical background checks Sep 17, 2008
A growing trend in health care is finding ways to integrate alternative medicine with traditional allopathic medicine ... "Our goal is to be a key player in the integration of alternative medicine with the traditional medical insurance system," Simpson said. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
A clean approach Sep 16, 2008
Chronic illness isn't necessarily a life sentence, a Durango practitioner of alternative medicine told a gathering of celiac sufferers last week ... " Kaufmann is new to Southwest Colorado but has practiced alternative medicine for 15 years, most recently in Sarasota, Fla., at the Abundant Health and Wellness Center, which he founded. Cleansing the digestive system from an overload of toxins, parasites, infections and poor diet is a good way to lay the foundation for better health, Kaufmann... (Durango Herald)
An age of enlightenment Sep 16, 2008
Few can write about reincarnation, alternative medicine, a past life as a princess in Egypt and UFOs with as much batty authority as Ms. MacLaine. In recent years, she has appeared in Bewitched with Nicole Kidman, In Her Shoes with Cameron Diaz and Rumor Has It with Jennifer Aniston. (Globe and Mail)
8 natural ways to ease pain Sep 15, 2008
8 natural pain relievers - Alternative medicine- msnbc ... MORE FROM ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE ... Alternative medicine Section Front. (MSNBC -- Health)
Alternative treatments serve a patient's mind, body and spirit Sep 15, 2008
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE IN U.S. ... According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, up to $19 billion a year is spent on alternative treatments ... " The majority of hospitals say that patient satisfaction is the No. 1 way they determine if an alternative treatment is beneficial, closely followed by clinical data on a treatment. Cleveland Clinic just completed a complementary and alternative therapy pilot program for patients undergoing heart surgery. Half of the... (USA Today)
IT 'Clicks' Healthcare Sep 15, 2008
"PHA is a collection of applications that are personalised for a person's use. PHA is said to be a consumer-centric information system that can incorporate sick-care data currently found in EHRs and PHRs. They can give a view of a person's physiological and psychological risk factors, current health, health trends and projected health status. They can further reveal the interventions that are effective for an individual by integrating and analysing a lifetime of data about health statues and... (Express Healthcare Management)
Melrose People: Lindsay Sampson Doran Sep 13, 2008
I might try some alternative medicine like the Oasis of Hope Clinic in Tijuana, Mexico. They have board-certified doctors and use treatments that aren t legal here. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Gaylord woman takes alternative path to treat cancer Sep 10, 2008
By Jil Schult, HT Staff Writer Tuesday, September 9, 2008 3:52 PM EDT Karen Hansen has been using an alternative medicine to treat her ovarian cancer and since her treatment began, no active cancer has been found. HT - Jil Schult GAYLORD When doctors told Karen Hansen in December 2007 that her cancer returned and chemotherapy could prolong her life a year and a half, she went home and decided she would try to cure herself. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Video: CBS TV Distributions The Doctors Sep 6, 2008
Conventional medicine is dangerous to public health Today, the sick care industry is a deadly industry mired in dishonest advertising, corrupt regulators, brainwashed doctors, suppression of alternative medicine and always power, money and greed ... The American Medical Association, which has been suppressing alternative medicine for literally decades, is perhaps the most visible defender of the drugs-and-surgery approach to sick care, but even the AMA is now increasingly being seen as... (TVweek.com)
The Medicinal Powers Of Yoga Sep 4, 2008
In 2004 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that up to 62% of U.S. adults had used some form of complimentary and alternative medicine in the previous year, including yoga, most often to treat problems such as back pain, colds, neck problems, joint stiffness and anxiety or depression. But medical research that's been accumulating over the past 10 to 15 years is showing that yoga can provide health benefits that many people may not realize, positively affecting conditions... (Sify.com, India)
Acupuncture: Alternative therapy for pets Sep 3, 2008
So I decided to try alternative medicine to help ease the pain and improve her quality of life," said Lourdes. "I started the veterinary acupuncture when I was in Mexico and here in Indonesia, Silfiana comes once a week," she said. She said Lya's condition was stable although she still used a cart to support her back legs. Post Your Comments Comments could also be sent to: Name required City Country E-mail will not be shown All City News Greater Jakarta. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Urban medical schools feel weight of uninsured Aug 29, 2008
"Don't miss this on msnbc.com Health What he can't get for free is paid with other federal funds, he added.Unlike Wilson, many without insurance don't even bother to seek care because they can't afford it, said Smitherman, co-author of the book, "Taking Care of the Uninsured: A Path to Reform," published last year."They will do alternative medicine, over-the-counter medicine, have their friend do something," he said. "They will do anything to try to save the $200 to $300 that they would have... (MSNBC -- Health)
Review: A History of Political Trials by John Laughland Aug 29, 2008
If a Hollywood scriptwriter had pitched a film idea in which Radovan Karadzic, the fugitive Bosnian Serb leader, was found in a drab Belgrade suburb working as a practitioner of alternative medicine, he would have been laughed out of the editorial meeting. The idea that the former Serbian President, Slobodan Milosevic, and Charles Taylor, his Liberian counterpart, would eventually be called to account for their crimes once seemed equally fanciful. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Karadzic To Plead On War Crimes Aug 29, 2008
He had been working as a doctor of alternative medicine. Since being extradited to the Hague, has called for the charges against him to be dismissed because, he says, negative publicity means he cannot receive a fair trial. (Sky News)
News Stories Aug 29, 2008
Alternative Medicine Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Alternative Medicine)
5 Small Business Sectors That Can Survive a Recession Aug 28, 2008
Accountants are often called upon more during bad times," Metzler said. Naturopathic and Alternative Medicine Its no secret that nurses and physicians are always in high demand. But even alternative medicine has become more profitable. Naturopathic 00004000 doctor services are not covered by insurance in most states, forcing patients to pay out of pocket. Even so, naturopathic doctors say their workload hasnt diminished in the weak economy. Nicole Egenberger, a naturopathic doctor in New... (Fox News)
Traditional Medicine Day to be commemorated Aug 28, 2008
The Ministry of Health urged all traditional and alternative medicine practitioners to endeavour to register with the Traditional and Alternative Medical Council (TAMC) of the Ministry to enable the Ministry to recognize and support them when the need arose. Source:GNA. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
'Ayurvedic' Medicines May Contain Lead, Mercury or Arsenic Aug 28, 2008
Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient Indian practice that combines the use of numerous modalities, such as herbal medicine, massage and special diets, to promote wellness and prevent illness, according to the U.S. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. There are two common practices in ayurveda -- either herbal medicine alone, or herbal medicines combined with metals and gems, a practice known as rasa shastra. (MEDLINEplus)
Acupuncture may ease chronic headaches Aug 27, 2008
MORE FROM ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE ... Alternative medicine Section Front ... Add Alternative medicine headlines to your news reader. (MSNBC -- Health)
Health Journalists Face Translation Challenge, Researchers Find Aug 27, 2008
(June 10, 2008) Research into the news reporting of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in Australia, has revealed that much of the information the public receives through the media is inaccurate or. (May 29, 2008) Most medical news stories about health interventions fail to adequately address costs, harms, benefits, the quality of evidence and the existence of other treatment options, finds a new analysis in. (Science Daily)
High Levels Of Metals Found In Ayurvedic Medicines Purchased On ... Aug 27, 2008
Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News. High Levels Of Metals Found In Ayurvedic Medicines Purchased On The Internet. (Medical News Today)
Teaching you to breathe Aug 23, 2008
Despite the findings, even Berk was wary about calling yoga a miracle cure or labeling it alternative medicine. . (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Alternative medicine offers old solutions for ailments Aug 21, 2008
Thursday 21 August, 2008. How much of the 2008 Summer Olympics have you watched. (Chetek Alert, WI)
At a retreat in India, lessons on yoga and life Aug 20, 2008
Several other buildings figure in the master plan, facilities for students through high school, a cultural center for teaching yoga and alternative medicine, a workshop for adults and a dispensary. But there's still the big bank loan hanging over the first building, a neat brick quadrangle whose doors have opened to a few dozen village children so far. (International Herald Tribune)
Symposium speaker pledges continued forum for UFO facts Aug 17, 2008
Noory hosts the radio show Coast to Coast AM, which listeners faithfully tune in after 10 p.m. to hear guests speak on conspiracy theories, UFOs, ghosts, politics and alternative medicine. Advertisement. (Lompoc Record, CA)
One woman's battle with the effects of salmonella Aug 17, 2008
Curcumin has also been cited by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine as a possible treatment for ailments ranging from arthritis to gallstones, but the agency emphasizes that little research has been done on the spice's healing effects. In another study, cited by the National Institute on Aging's annual Progress Report on Alzheimer's Disease, researchers found curcumin reduced the build-up of protein in the brains of mice. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Believers gather in SM Aug 17, 2008
Noory hosts the radio show Coast to Coast AM, which listeners faithfully tune in to after 10 p.m. to hear guests speak on conspiracy theories, UFOs, ghosts, politics and alternative medicine. The cheers for Noory filled the room at the Santa Maria Inn as he was introduced and then he quickly had the crowd laughing with an old story from Art Bell, the founder and previous host of Noory's paranormal-themed show. (Santa Maria Times)
Kihi-to, a herbal traditional medicine, improves Abeta(25-35)-induced memory impairment and losses of neurites and synapses Aug 16, 2008
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2008, 8:49doi:10. 1186/1472-6882-8-49. (BioMed Central)
