Jail terms for faith healing pair Oct 8, 2009
"My client sees spiritual treatment as the proper medicine and I suspect the people who want harsher punishment see Western medicine as the proper medicine, I guess therein lies the difference," he told the BBC World Service. "My clients just happen to have a belief that is very outside of our social norm.". (BBC News -- Americas)
Americans Line Up for H1N1 Vaccine Oct 8, 2009
The checkered past of vaccines is enough to tell the public they are worthless; vaccines are the "snake oil" of western medicine. But if they tell you on television to get it, the uneducated masses will get it. (CBS News)
Complementary therapies can help in fight against cancer Oct 2, 2009
All received acupuncture therapy in conjunction with more conventional western medicine. What I expect is that if a patient has stress - and if they have been diagnosed with cancer there is stress - they will have less stress after an acupuncture session, Thompson said, adding other symptoms like nausea, fatigue, hot flashes will also be less. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Government Tracks H1N1-Shot Side Effects Sep 30, 2009
The "Snake Oil" of western medicine vaccines with such a checkered past is a tool for Big Pharma profit and the sickness that they will cause will be track for the insiders and the public will never know the true carnage. Posted by baileyccc. (CBS News -- Health)
Naturopath bridges gap in treatment, prevention Sep 22, 2009
Patient Crystal Paul, 28, of Pinole, said: "Dr. Peters and I are a detective team, working together, to solve my health issues. Dr. Peters never dismisses Western medicine - she knows there's a time and place for it.". But, Paul adds, "she listens to me, and gives me hope and confidence in my body's ability to heal itself.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
China says traditional medicine effective on A/H1N1 flu patients Sep 17, 2009
"It has proved very effective to use TCM and a combination of TCM and Western medicine to treat A/H1N1 flu patients," Zhao said. Wang Yuguang, a senior expert with Beijing Ditan Hospital, which has been designated to treat A/H1N1 flu cases in the city, said all 184 patients who received TCM treatment at the hospital had been discharged after full recovery. (Xinhuanet, China)
Click to read:FDA Approves H1N1 Vaccine Sep 16, 2009
The "Snake Oil" of western medicine is for sale. The dismal history of vaccine makes this a shot for the truly uninformed. (CBS News)
A pain cream to shield you during heart attack Sep 15, 2009
In a broad sense, this work may provide a Rosetta stone for translating alternative medicine techniqueslike acupunctureto Western medicine. Perhaps we can understand the biological mechanisms of how alternative treatments may be successful for patients, Jones added. (India Times, India)
Masek asks court to delay sentencing in bribery case Sep 9, 2009
Mala is director of tribal relations at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage and an expert in combining traditional and Western medicine. Share this page. (Juneau Empire)
Masek asks for delay in sentencing Sep 7, 2009
Mala, one of three witnesses the defense expects to present at sentencing, is director of tribal relations at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage and an expert in combining traditional and Western medicine. Federal Public Defender Rich Curtner said in his motion that Mala has known Masek for years and considers her a good candidate for the Southcentral Foundation's "Circle of Recovery" program. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sarah Palin, Meet Hippocrates Sep 3, 2009
Since its origin in the works authored by followers of Hippocratic teaching, the ethics of Western medicine have forbidden any action that might harm a patient, hence the famous injunction: "[H]ave two special objects in view with regard to disease, namely, to do good or to do no harm." That principle has been reiterated again and again through the ages, as, for example, in the words of the Geneva Convention Code of Medical Ethics, adopted by the World Medical Association in 1949, which states,... (CBS News)
* Disaster contingencies are a must Sep 3, 2009
Second, Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine each have their strong points. Practitioners of the two traditions should set aside their prejudices and work together on disease prevention. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Obama Aide’s Case Against Euthanasia From Atlantic Archives Aug 27, 2009
Physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia have been profound ethical issues confronting doctors since the birth of Western medicine, more than 2,000 y ears ago. All the arguments made today to justify -- or condemn -- the two practices were articulated before any modern biomedical technology existed. (The Atlantic Online)
St John's Wort in Depression and In... Aug 22, 2009
It was noted that these products had a long tradition and were often prescribed by western medicine practitioners in German-speaking communities. In studies from other countries St. John's wort extracts seemed less effective. (Suite101.com)
Nigeria: 3,500 Sect Members Evicted in Niger State Aug 18, 2009
com: Nigeria: 3,500 Islamic Sect Members Evicted in Niger (Page 1 of 1). Nigeria: 3,500 Islamic Sect Members Evicted in Niger. (allAfrica.com)
Alternative medicine for Fido, too Aug 9, 2009
Anything you can treat with Western medicine you can also treat holistically, said Jordan Kocen, a veterinarian who specializes in alternative therapies at SouthPaws in Fairfax, Va. Like their human counterparts, dogs, cats and rabbits are all good candidates for alternative treatments, Kocen said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Why Do We Spend $34B on Alternative Meds? Aug 1, 2009
Without an explanation for exactly why an estimated 38 percent of the population in the United States has expanded their health spending beyond "Western medicine" doctors, NCCAM is simply trying to analyze where the money goes so the center may propose research to test whether it is safe or effective ... "At least my world in the allopathic medicine [a practice sometimes called Western medicine], we do much better with acute care than we do with chronic care," said Dr. Thomas Kupka. (ABC News -- Business)
Lessons From China Jul 31, 2009
Dr. Jon LaPook speaks to Dr. Pong, a Chinese physician who practices Western medicine for a predominantly Chinese patient base ... During this weeks CBS Doc Dot Com, I visit two Chinese physicians practicing in New York City who are trying to integrate the best of Eastern and Western medicine. (CBS News -- Health)
Dems: Military will be 'dragged into conflict if climate change goes unchecked'... Jul 24, 2009
Western Medicine is false (We need acupuncture instead) The age of the earth is false, Angels exist, You republicans think EVERYTHING is false. losers. (The Drudge Report)
‘Back' in time Jul 21, 2009
Hippocrates, the accepted founder of Western medicine, talked about manual therapy and the healing power of nature, he said. (Hippocrates) saw the body should be able to heal itself, Ebbets said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Is fasting beneficial? Jul 11, 2009
Many doctors of Western medicine are dubious about fasting for health benefits. "With Western medicine, there is really no purpose for fasting," said Joseph Gutman, an endocrinologist at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa. (FOX 11, AZ)
Students in China applauded Jul 9, 2009
Mr Agyare called on the students to understand that China's re-emergence on the world stage as a major economic and political power had sparked a global interest in all things Chinese, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and advised medical students among them to pursue that discipline as a natural alternative to Western medicine. He challenged the graduating students to put into practice the knowledge they had acquired in China for the sustainable socio-economic development of Ghana,... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Medical adventurers to set sail on floating mission of mercy Jul 7, 2009
That information will be used to help dispel myths that may prevent some people from embracing Western medicine, he said. That could include ensuring that patients know why they must actually ingest the medicine they are given and not tie it around their necks, said Sky. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Acupuncturists find reproductive niche Jun 23, 2009
We want to be able to understand Chinese medicine through the filter of Western medicine, Kirsten Karchmer said. The center relies on word of mouth, leads from its Web site, and referrals from fertility doctors and reproductive medicine facilities. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
‘Lucky’ cyclist finds healing with support Jun 19, 2009
She credits her recovery to many other things as well: Western medicine, massage therapy, homeopathic remedies, counseling, as well as the support. Not that she s 100 percent better. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
* Man drinks 10 liters of urine to survive wasp stings klvr Jun 6, 2009
However, both Chinese and Western medicine doctors consider that human urine contains urea that could turn into ammonia, which is able to relieve itches and stings caused by insect bites. But they say urine is only suitable for external application, and have reservations about the rumor that drinking urine can cure wasp stings. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Leader defends church at center of chemo case May 23, 2009
He said Western medicine has its place, describing a time when his daughter knelt on a nail that went under her kneecap. The nail came out, Landis said, but there was no way to see what, if any, damage had been done. (MSNBC -- Race)
Father of missing boy: 'Please bring Danny home' May 22, 2009
"When it comes to alternative medicine versus Western medicine, there are some cases that should lean in one direction and some that should lean in the other," said Dr. Bill Manahan, a professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota Medical School and past president of the American Holistic Medical Association. Manahan said it's hard to argue with chemo's success rate in curing Hodgkin's lymphoma in children. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Boy With Cancer Refuses Chemotherapy May 14, 2009
Daniel's mother, Colleen, has said she approved of using Western medicine during a life-threatening emergency but says her son isn't in medical danger. The family has also said their religious convictions say the body shouldn't be harmed, and they said chemotherapy and radiation were poisons. (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)
Pine Manor to give honorary degree to first lady May 11, 2009
A Stanford-trained surgeon, she combines two worlds of medicine traditional Navajo healing and conventional Western medicine to treat the whole patient. Her publications include an autobiography, The Scalpel and the Silver Bear. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Doc: Minn. boy resisting chemo will likely die May 10, 2009
Daniel's mother, Colleen, testified that she approved of using Western medicine during a life-threatening emergency, such as a heart attack, but this isn't it. "My son is not in any medical danger at this point," she said. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Hair loss can affect women, too May 8, 2009
In Western medicine, treatment for hair loss begins with a thorough work-up (which may involve blood tests and a scalp biopsy) to identify the underlying cause of the condition. The next step is to find a treatment specific to the underlying cause. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Needham Senior Notes (April 16) Apr 14, 2009
Reiki is now being offered in many hospitals to complement Western medicine. It heals gently and creates a sense of well-being and is wonderful for stress and pain management. (Needham Tab, MA)
* [Science] House dust yields clue to asthma: roaches Apr 9, 2009
Its not a question of Eastern versus Western medicine. Other drugs that treat asthma are better defined at this point. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Drug Tourism: Down the Amazon in Search of Ayahuasca Apr 8, 2009
Some experiment with ayahuasca to address emotional, physical or psychological problems that Western medicine has failed to alleviate. Others hope to time travel in order to confront childhood traumas. (Time.com)
Hi-tech healer Apr 1, 2009
She says traditional medicines can be used along with Western medicine in the treatment of HIV/Aids - by increasing appetite and strengthening the immune system. "If someone's on ARVs [anti-retrovirals] I never say: 'Throw them away and take my medicine.'". (BBC News -- Health)
Ginkgo Biloba Versus Aspirin Mar 29, 2009
However, Western medicine has yet to embrace it fully. However, Ginkgo can be purchased in most health shops in tablet form (from 40-200mg per day) or in teabags. (Suite101.com)
Not Even One Mar 29, 2009
Immigrants often come to America with health problems that are rarely seen in the native population and they can sometimes be skeptical of western medicine. Health care workers say emotional issues can be especially difficult to treat, due to differing attitudes about mental health and the extremely traumatic pasts of some recent immigrants. (Slate)
Researchers discover ways of integrating treatment of traumatized Tibetan refugee monks Mar 13, 2009
According to the researchers, in order to provide complimentary therapy for the monks, eastern and western medicine needed to be integrated to properly address both conditions ... Grodin said the refugee health center at BMC integrated techniques of western medicine, such as anti-depressant prescribing and psychotherapy, with Tibetan healing practices, including medicines prescribed by Tibetan Amchi, meditation advice, Tai Chi and Qi Gong exercises. (EurekAlert!)
Private Sydney: Mar 7, 2009
As his empire expanded, for good measure Gregory tossed in weight-loss programs, naturopathy, holistic Western medicine and Chinese herbal medicine as well as something called "didjeridu" and Tibetan meditation and the Cleopatra Dance. Many were attracted to the dance and a range of investors poured an amount not unadjacent to $2 million into the wellness centres. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Seeing the benefit Mar 7, 2009
And many doctors trained in Western medicine are only now starting to see the benefits of therapies like acupuncture as complements to the work they do. Three years in, Molleur still faces stiff resistance from the medical establishment and insurance companies. (Boston Globe)
Expo offers advice for 'Healthy Living' Mar 3, 2009
The all-day event on March 14 at the gymnasium at Brevard Community College, 3865 N Wickham Road, Melbourne, will mix traditional Western medicine with natural remedies, such as acupuncture, energy healing, meditation and yoga, according to Kris Urquhard, editor and publisher of Natural Awakenings Magazine, one of the event sponsors. "The point of the expo is to help present to the public alternative options for healthy living," Urquhard said. (Florida Today)
* World News Quick Take Feb 24, 2009
The German study aimed to reveal differences between acupuncture and Western medicine. It was also aimed at proving whether there was any difference in how or where the needles were applied. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
NeoStem Receives Notice of Noncompliance from NYSE Alternext US Feb 14, 2009
On November 3, 2008, the Company had announced that it planned to hold a shareholder meeting to obtain approval of (i) a Share Exchange Agreement to acquire through a series of contractual arrangements control over Shandong New Medicine Research Institute of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine Limited Liability Company, a China limited liability company and (ii) an Agreement and Plan of Merger with China Biopharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("CBH"), China... (PR Newswire)
During National Wise Health Consumer Month: Consumers Seek Cost-Effective Health Care Feb 10, 2009
"I think there's certainly a balance between western medicine and what chiropractic care brings," said Adamek. "There is a balance.". (PR Newswire)
Military pushing ancient medicine - Air Force to train combat docs to use acupuncture Feb 7, 2009
Mel Holloway wrote on Feb 3, 2009 3:42 PM:" What's remarkable is that the Air Force seems to have ignored the research that discredits acupuncture and it's bogus history. It doesn't seem to be ancient at all. Mao promoted its use because it was cheaper than western medicine, not because it was effective.The history of military medicine is rich in development, he said, and a lot of people say that if the military is using it, then it must be good for the civilian world.That's really... (Missoulian, MT)
Higher Calling In Africa Feb 7, 2009
They will add a medical training program, so Tanzanians can learn how to administer Western medicine. At the newly built dispensary, patients can come for checkups and surgeries, and construction has begun on the 40-room hospital. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Yogis have better sex, study finds Feb 7, 2009
think that recent research findings warrant increased attention, and respect, from Western medicine. Living in the momentMindfulness an awareness of the present moment, also a key component in yoga proved especially beneficial in a study, cited in the article, that asked women to study pennies in detail. (MSNBC -- Health)
