Call to integrate traditional medicine Nov 9, 2008
A UN-sponsored congress has urged the integration of traditional medicine into national health care plans, saying patients would benefit from its use alongside modern medicine. "The knowledge of traditional medicine, treatments and practices should be respected, preserved, promoted and communicated widely and appropriately based on the circumstances in each country," said a joint declaration issued at the end of the World Health Organisation Congress on Traditional Medicine on Saturday ...... (The Age)
Traditional medicine an important part of China's health system Nov 7, 2008
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has made important contributions to the domestic health care system, a World Health Organization (WHO) official told an exhibition here on Thursday. BEIJING, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has made important contributions to the domestic health care system, a World Health Organization (WHO) official told an exhibition here on Thursday. (Xinhuanet, China)
Acupuncture May Not Help Induce Labor Nov 6, 2008
According to traditional medicine, specific acupuncture points on the skin are connected to internal pathways that conduct energy, or qi ("chee"), and stimulating these points with a fine needle promotes the healthy flow of qi. For their study, Smith and her colleagues randomly assigned patients to either undergo real acupuncture or a "sham" version where needles were inserted only superficially, into areas of the skin other than traditional acupuncture points. (MEDLINEplus)
MDs grapple with McCarthy Effect Nov 5, 2008
Traditional medicine hasn't been able to offer parents a great deal of hope. When parents say the studies on medication aren't that strong, "it's not an unreasonable point," he says. (Globe and Mail)
Ayurveda to cure chemotherapy effects Nov 3, 2008
Katkar, who was in Delhi to participate in an ongoing annual traditional medicine fair in Delhi organised by the health ministry, said the intake of the medicine as a "supplement with cancer drugs expedites recovery". He claimed that the composition produced from 12 medicinal plants helps increase the blood platelet count and hemoglobin percentage. (India Times, India)
Jeppe trial nears end Oct 30, 2008
All seven previously told the court they had gone to the house in Jeppestown to consult with or get muti (traditional medicine) from a sangoma, known only as Gogo Radebe. Sapa Digg | | | | | | Copyright 2002-2008 iafrica. (iAfrica.com)
How Obama And McCain Differ On Medicare Oct 29, 2008
Studies show those plans cost the government roughly 13 percent more than traditional medicine. "It doesn't help seniors get any better. It's not improving our health care system. It's just a give-away," Obama said. (CBS News)
Liu Xiang to receive crucial treatment after U.S. trip Oct 22, 2008
The coach also confirmed he was more in favor of a mild treatment such as massage and Chinese traditional medicine, as he was concerned an operation might cause ever-lasting impairment to the tendon. Editor: Deng Shasha. (Xinhuanet, China)
Pets feeling stress of our economy Oct 18, 2008
But you might be surprised it extends beyond traditional medicine. WNBC-TV's Darlene Rodriguez reports. (MSNBC -- Health)
Silent liver disease plagues overweight kids Oct 17, 2008
Hawai'i experts in traditional medicine, naturopathic medicine and diet take turns writing the Prescriptions column. Send your questions to: Prescriptions, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Hono-lulu, HI 96802; fax 535-8170; e-mail. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Oct 17, 2008
Terrifying gangs roam the country mutilating young people to provide body parts for the traditional medicine market, an investigation has found. Austalian in the latest stage of his battle to avoid extradition to Germany. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Africa: Gorillas Have UN Ally in Fight for Survival Oct 15, 2008
The main threats to gorillas are hunting for food and traditional medicine, destruction of habitat through logging, mining and production of charcoal, the effects of armed conflicts and diseases like Ebola. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
Can A Laser Cure Your Allergies? Oct 15, 2008
"It comes across as, 'Traditional medicine doesnt want to allow these therapies,' but if homeopathy showed scientific proof, it wouldn't be alternative, it'd be mainstream," Goldsobel said. Goldsobel called the AllergiCare business a media campaign with specious claims. (Click2Houston, TX)
Seven doctors undergo training in psychiatry Oct 11, 2008
Dr Kertesz noted that many families in the African sub-region considered mental problems as the preserve of African traditional medicine, rendering patients to face suffering, which included limited access to health facilities, inadequate numbers of trained health workers and the traditional belief that mental illness was caused by witchcraft. He condemned the ill treatment meted to metal patients where relatives and friends rejected their people found to be mentally ill and violated their basic... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Natural Remedies for Arthritis Oct 10, 2008
Between traditional medicine and holistic, natural remedies, both types of arthritis can be managed, and you can continue leading a normal, healthy lifestyle. Diet for Arthritis. (Suite101.com)
* FEATURE: African biodiversity is not inexhaustible: experts Oct 6, 2008
From fish in Burkina Faso, to Ethiopian wild coffee, Kenyan forests and traditional medicine plants in the Congo, the continents natural resources are being threatened by human activity and climate change, experts say. If Africas systems degrade and human well-being becomes an issue, cycles of poverty, violence and wars will get worse, said John Donaldson of South Africas National Biodiversity Institute. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Honey Of a Sinusitis Treatment Oct 3, 2008
"Honey has been used in traditional medicine as a natural anti-microbial dressing for infected wounds for hundreds of years," noted study co-author Dr. Joseph G. Marsan, from the University of Ottawa. The objectives of the study were to evaluate the activity of honey on so-called "biofilms," which are responsible for numerous chronic infections, Marsan explained. (MEDLINEplus)
Shaken Consumers, Wary Companies, Banks Stifle Growth, May Extend Slowdown Sep 23, 2008
That puts pressure on Federal Reserve Chairman and his colleagues to follow up their extraordinary interventions in the markets with more traditional medicine in the form of lower. The Fed still has more rate cuts to do,'' says , a principal at Caxton Associates LLC hedge fund in New York and a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington. (Bloomberg)
Liu Xiang to seek further treatment in U.S. in Oct. Sep 20, 2008
However, Liu's coach Sun Haiping and other Chinese doctors prefer safer physical treatment, such as massage and Chinese traditional medicine. The two sides came to an agreement which will see Liu Xiang going to the US, where they will decide on the therapeutic schedule. (Xinhuanet, China)
Traditional medicine practitioners advised to document their treatments Sep 18, 2008
Agbozume, Sept. 17, GNA - Dr Emmanuel Mensah, a former Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Tuesday advised traditional medicine practitioners to begin keeping verifiable literature on their treatments, saying that was how orthodox medicine developed ... Dr Mensah said this at a two-day capacity training workshop in Agbozume for about 50 traditional medicine practitioners drawn from the Volta Region ... It was organized by the Traditional Medicine Practice Council Secretariat of... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nurses charged to be dedicated to work Sep 18, 2008
" Major Courage Quashigah (Rtd), Minister of Health, in a statement read on his behalf commended the Catholic Church for its immense contribution to health in the country. He also charged the nurses to abide by ethics and uphold standards in their profession. Topics to be treated at the congress include: Modern Trends in Dealing With HIV/AIDS, Filling the Gap in Migrant Nursing, Traditional Medicine vrs Modern Medicine and the Church's Role in Empowering Nurses to Fulfil Their Vocation.... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Malnourished child's mother gets bail Sep 16, 2008
The body of the court was largely filled with family and friends of the parents, who belong to an obscure type of religious sect that prefers homeopathy to traditional medicine. "It's not like (she) neglected the baby for nine months," said Kudjo Adwo Sut Tekh El, the grand sheik of the Moorish Science Temple of America, one of various supporters present. (Toronto Star)
Convenient store Sep 15, 2008
As a wholesaler of traditional medicine, he uses the storage facility to keep a supply of Chinese herbs. The rent is US$200 (RM700) a month, a sum which he is happy to pay. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Study Questions Common Knee Surgery For Osteoarthritis Sep 12, 2008
By Anna Boyd 08:40, September 12th 2008. Arthroscopic knee surgery is no better than exercise, physiotherapy and painkillers for people suffering from osteoarthritis, new Canadian research shows. (eFluxMedia)
Massage Therapy for Pets Sep 11, 2008
While animal massage is not meant to be a substitute for veterinary care, it can serve as a complement to traditional medicine. Massage can provide pain relief and healing for ailing or elderly pets, help high-strung animals relax, and introduce loving touch to animals that have been abused or are slow to bond with caretakers. (Suite101.com)
Engaging Evil Spirits through Spiritual Courts Sep 3, 2008
The suggestion by Akanayo Konkronko, director of Black Herbal Clinic, a traditional medicine clinic that among other activities battle evil spirits, for the establishment of National Spiritual Courts to try traditional spiritual cases may sound weird to some, especially those who may think of it as irrational in an age of advances in science and reasoning, but, however, it reflects authentic Ghana and some of its inhibiting cultural challenges. That certain deplorable behaviours are attributed... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Middle class feels let down by Budget 2009 Aug 31, 2008
However, Uthaya Kumaran appreciated the Government s recognition of traditional medicine by proposing that tax exemption be extended to such treatments, saying his mother spent RM400 on medicinal herbs from China every month. Engineer Andrew Khoo, 27, and sales manager Mohd Salman Mohd Ismail, 31, said they felt let down as the Budget did not really cater to the middle-income group. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
New Website Makes Holistic Therapy Accessible for Everyone Aug 30, 2008
" Though she is promoting the culture of holistic health care, South doesn't completely dismiss traditional medicine: "I don't have anything against the medical profession; I'll tell people to go to the doctor if they need to and get all the information that a doctor can, but they should know that there more possibilities out there. " In a world where people are given limited options -- not only about their health, but everything in general -- Joyce South is giving people to take control of one... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Highlights of Budget 2009 Aug 29, 2008
Tax exemption on medical benefits provided by employers to include expenses on maternity and traditional medicine, namely acupuncture and ayurvedic. Effective Jan 1 2009, civil servants with a monthly household income of RM3,000 eligible for a subsidy of RM180 per month. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Hu makes proposal on regional peace, common prosperity among SCO members Aug 29, 2008
With serious epidemic diseases becoming new threats to the world, Hu said, cooperation among SCO members should be strengthened in the prevention and control of epidemics, transnational medical services, coordination in dealing with public health emergencies, traditional medicine and personnel training. IMPLEMENTING PRINCIPLE OF OPENING UP AND JOINTLY STRIVING FOR REGIONAL HARMONY. (Xinhuanet, China)
Traditional Medicine Day to be commemorated Aug 28, 2008
Accra, Aug. 27, GNA - The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ghana Federation of Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association (GHAFTRAM) will commemorate the Sixth. African Traditional Medicine Day on Friday in Sekondi ... It said it was in line with government's efforts to promote traditional medicine into the health care delivery system. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Acupuncture may ease chronic headaches Aug 27, 2008
According to traditional medicine, specific acupuncture points on the skin are connected to internal pathways that conduct energy, or qi ("chee"), and stimulating these points with a fine needle promotes the healthy flow of qi. Modern research has suggested that acupuncture may help ease pain by altering signals among nerve cells or affecting the release of various chemicals of the central nervous system. (MSNBC -- Health)
Thai yoga offers pain relief, relaxing benefits writeLink("vid_id=1165&file=thaiyoga.flv"); Aug 21, 2008
"We give them the tools they need to do this on their own. I got sick after I had my last baby and I had to pull out all the tools I had. Traditional medicine could do nothing to help me except offer pain medicine." ... Uhl knows that not everyone believes in the power of non-traditional medicine, but as the benefactor of another's healing touch, he feels strongly about giving others the opportunity to learn. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Cholesterol buster Aug 19, 2008
This shows that traditional medicine can also be trusted to work just as well as modern medicine, says Dr Quek ... Hopefully there would be a greater openness and awareness on traditional medicines, says Steward Cross Pte Ltd managing director Grace Chen, echoing Dr Quek. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
One woman's battle with the effects of salmonella Aug 17, 2008
"Some of these things that have been used in traditional medicine for years and decades, there might be some basis to it," Ringman allowed. "People have been looking at curcumin and found, yeah, lo and behold, it does have some anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. If you've got debilitating joint pain, give it a try.". (Framingham TAB, MA)
Mozambique organ scam 'cover up' Aug 17, 2008
Many Africans believe in traditional medicine. "The attitude on the part of the government at the local level is to intimidate the surviving family members of the victims," she said. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
Kihi-to, a herbal traditional medicine, improves Abeta(25-35)-induced memory impairment and losses of neurites and synapses Aug 16, 2008
Effects of Kihi-to, a traditional Japanese-Chinese traditional medicine, on memory deficits and losses of neurites and synapses were examined using Alzheimer's disease model mice. Improvements of Abeta(25-35)-induced neuritic atrophy by Kihi-to and the mechanism were investigated in cultured cortical neurons. (BioMed Central)
Cancer-inhibiting Compound Found Under The Sea Aug 11, 2008
(May 20, 2008) An herb used in traditional medicine by Middle Eastern countries may help fight pancreatic cancer. Researchers have found that thymoquinone, an extract of nigella sativa seed oil, blocked pancreatic. (Science Daily)
12 dangerous dietary supplements identified by 'Consumer Reports' Aug 11, 2008
"A lot of people believe that herbal supplements are safe because they've been used for years in traditional medicine," says senior editor Nancy Metcalf. But "when they went looking for problems in China, they found plenty of them.". (Yahoo News -- Alternative Medicine)
Pharmacists, NAFDAC okay traditional medicine Aug 8, 2008
PHARMACISTS under the aegis of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) and Nigeria Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD), and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have endorsed the integration of traditional medicine into the mainstream healthcare sector ... Dora Nkem Akunyili, yesterday at a one-day national workshop on traditional medicine knowledge and practice with the theme: "The role of herbal medicine in healthcare and poverty... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
14 tons of meat from rare animal seized Aug 7, 2008
Meg Gawler / WWF-Canon Pangolin, a scaly relative of anteaters, are sought in China as a delicacy as well as for traditional medicine. . (MSNBC -- International)
Doctor calls for inclusion of herbal medicine in NHIS Aug 7, 2008
Dr Barimah also appealed to the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service to ensure an active collaboration between orthodox and traditional medicine practitioners and the enforcement of the standards and code of ethics of the profession by the Traditional Medicine Practice Council ... It was under the theme, "Traditional Medicine in Ghana: Practice, Preference and Problems" ... Dr Barimah called on the government to ensure that the cost of testing the usefulness and efficacy of herbal... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ethiopia: Tapping in to Herbal Medicine Potential Aug 5, 2008
"Each and every Ethiopian should know about Ethiopian traditional medicine which now is changed to modern medicine," says Dr. Iyasu Hailesilassie, a medical practitioner who is conducting extensive study on herbal medicine ... The Book of Medicine contains a menu of many traditional medicines mainly made of herbs ... "Few Ethiopians who can afford to go to clinics, or who have in the first place access to modern medical services go to clinics. If you go out of cities and towns for fifty or sixty... (allAfrica.com)
Banned trade hits Vietnam animals Aug 5, 2008
Researchers have warned that plant and animal species in Vietnam are being devastated by demand for traditional medicine and trade in illegal meat ... The use of traditional medicine is widespread in Vietnam with over 9,000 centres licensed in the practice, but the use of unapproved remedies poses a significant threat to many species of plants and animals. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Mohawk woman enshrined at Shrine Jul 31, 2008
While her traditional medicine wheel includes all races, Mitchell said, the red race is still sort of a weak presence in the church. We have been such an invisible part of the human race, she said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Framework convention on alcohol control mooted Jul 30, 2008
We intend to bring about lifestyle changes through the traditional medicine systems of Ayurveda and yoga and to catch them young, it is our aim to integrate yoga into the National School Health Programme. All our countries have a young population and though it is fantastic to be in a youthful country with so many youngsters India has approximately 600 million people under the age of 30 we need to protect this valuable resource from the harmful effects of tobacco and alcohol, two industries whose... (Hindu)
Frankincense Reduces Arthritis Symptoms Jul 30, 2008
B. serrata has been used for thousands of years in the Indian system of traditional medicine known as 'Ayurveda. This study is the first to prove that an enriched extract of the plant can be used as a successful treatment. (Newsmax)
MOH, Iran Red Crescent sign MOU Jul 29, 2008
The Minister said during a visit to Iran, he and his team saw vast improvements in their health infrastructure, pharmaceutical manufacturing and traditional medicine and noted that, it was important for Ghana to emulate this. "Over 97 per cent of Iran pharmaceutical products are produced locally and that is what we want Ghana to also achieve." Dr Seyed Massoud Khartani, President of Iran Red Crescent, a member of the International Red Society, said the rehabilitation of the Limb Fitting Centre... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
* Elderly Thais tout their local delicacy: bat Jul 20, 2008
And if you have them with traditional medicine, they boost your performance, he says, laughing. The men prepare the bats without sentimentality. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
North Carolina's Center For Advanced Medicine & Clinical Research Announces an Exclusive Power-Knowledge Seminar Jul 19, 2008
About The Center for Advanced Medicine cal Research Since 1996, The Center for Advanced Medicine cal Research has helped people with "untreatable conditions" and those who cannot be cured by traditional medicine. Under the direction of Dr. Rashid A. Buttar, the Center implements a holistic approach, incorporating mainstream medicine as well as various disciplines and treatments with advanced medical concepts and techniques to help patients return to a healthy and vibrant existence. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Chinese tea to cool off Games' volunteers Jul 19, 2008
Volunteers for the Beijing Olympics and Paralympics taste tea at a donation ceremony held by the Chinese Traditional Medicine Association in Beijing, July 17 ... Fortunately for them, the volunteers will be able to use traditional Chinese tea to cool themselves, thanks to the Chinese Traditional Medicine Association ... Starting last September, the Chinese Traditional Medicine Association began inviting experts to conduct research on brewing a tea that can cool the body. (Xinhuanet, China)
Thai Farmers Look To Bats As Free, Flying Food Jul 19, 2008
"They do wonders for your libido and they give you stamina. And if you have them with traditional medicine, they boost your performance," he says, laughing. The men prepare the bats without sentimentality. (CBS News -- World)
China gets OK to buy elephant ivory Jul 16, 2008
Tiger farming also on the tableCITES delegates also will discuss the farming of tigers in Asia, which is being sought by Chinese businessman as a way around a 1993 ban on trade in tiger parts a valued ingredient in traditional medicine believed to cure ailments from convulsions to skin disease, and to increase sexual potency. Conservationists, who say there are only about 5,500 tigers remaining in the wild, argue that the farms would spur illegal poaching of tigers because the parts are... (MSNBC -- International)
New office buildings unlikely on Penang island due to glut Jul 14, 2008
The state government could offer incentives for businesses like traditional medicine, souvenir or local produce and designating certain streets in George Town for them. This type of planning would help absorb the existing commercial properties in the inner city and enhance George Towns appeal as a tourist hub, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Pensioner has knee surgery under hypnosis Jul 8, 2008
It is not the first time that the pensioner has forgone traditional medicine for a pain free operation. Ten years ago she underwent an operation which involved a surgeon sawing into the bone of her foot, using only hypnosis. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Green.view: A flying tiger Jul 8, 2008
Demand for tiger skins, as well as bones, penises and other parts used in Chinese traditional medicine, has boomed, pegged to China s rapid economic growth. At the same time, conservation efforts in India have fallen from woeful to worse. (The Economist)
More cyclone victims in Myanmar found infected with TB Jul 3, 2008
Various domestic healthcare associations, international non-governmental organizations, private clinics and Myanmar traditional medicine practitioners have also made field trips to storm-hit areas and carried out treatment for survivors. Meanwhile, state media reported earlier no outbreak of other contagious and epidemic diseases in the storm-hit areas, saying that a total of 206,039 storm patients had received medical treatment during a month after the cyclone storm hit the country. (Xinhuanet, China)
New volunteer service stations for Olympics put into use Jul 2, 2008
A volunteer explains how to use the Chinese traditional medicine to a madam at a service station in Beijing, capital of China, July 1, 2008. New volunteer service stations for Olympics were put into use on Tuesday in Beijing. (People's Daily Online, China)
A bitter pill to swallow Jul 2, 2008
Rare plants and endangered species such as tigers at risk from traditional medicine in Cambodia and Vietnam, says new TRAFFIC report. Washington, D.C. Two reports from TRAFFIC, the world's largest wildlife trade monitoring network, on traditional medicine systems in Cambodia and Vietnam suggest that illegal wildlife trade, including entire tiger skeletons, and unsustainable harvesting is depleting the region's rich and varied biodiversity and putting the primary healthcare resource of millions... (EurekAlert!)
India's endangered rhino battles for survival Jul 2, 2008
"Its demand in the Asian traditional medicine market is perhaps the single largest factor for its poaching throughout its home range," he said. A small population of around 400 rhinoceroses can also be found in Nepal's Chitwan National Park, Bardia National Park and Suklapantha National Park. (India Times, India)
Magnesium:The Best Kept Secret Vita... Jun 30, 2008
First, magnesium, like many safe, all natural health solutions, has long been overshadowed by the practice and protocol of traditional medicine. Doctor s by virtue of their training and mandate, write FDA-approved prescriptions for virtually every ailment. (Suite101.com)
New Role Of Inflammatory Protein In Polycycstic Kidney Disease Identified, Could Lead To Treatment Jun 20, 2008
30, 2007) Using a compound from a centuries-old Chinese traditional medicine, a Yale University researcher has been able to prevent the formation of kidney-destroying cysts in a mouse model of polycystic. . (Science Daily)
Government secures funds for compensation for NREG programme Jun 20, 2008
Mr Adjei-Yeboah said collectively these wildlife estates provided critical livelihood support to fringe communities through socio-economic opportunities, alternative incomes, traditional medicine sources, conservation of valuable cultural identities, recreation and improvement in overall environmental quality. He observed that lack of appropriate benefit-sharing schemes, inadequate infrastructure, equipment and logistic to support activities at protected areas affected effective management in... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Rhino subspecies almost extinct Jun 17, 2008
Rhinos are hunted by poachers for their horns, which are prized as trophies and as ingredients in traditional medicine. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
China to unveil 2nd national intangible cultural heritage list Jun 12, 2008
The typographic wooden-block printing technique, Chinese calligraphy, martial arts, tea ceremony, and traditional medicine of ethnic group will be on the 510-item list, according to the ministry. The items, selected from 2,540 candidate traditions, went through a vetting process including recommendations by local cultural departments, assessments by experts and public reviews. (Xinhuanet, China)
