Should I Get A Flu Shot? Oct 18, 2008
Remember, nearly 100% of the people who die from cancer in America do so under the care of the state of the art of Western medicine. Posted by: FreeLiver | October 18, 2008 2:51 AM. (Washington Post)
Can A Laser Cure Your Allergies? Oct 15, 2008
"Everything needs to be studied but, believe me, much of Western medicine has not been studied that rigorously as what they are demanding of Eastern medicine. Eastern healing has a long track record of being safe and effective.". So is AllergiCare quackery. (Click2Houston, TX)
Uplift Rx: Call Doc Woody Oct 14, 2008
"Energy is everywhere. We are all energy. Every system of health care on the planet except for Western medicine recognizes energy as a core concept.". But if he is willing to get a little "alternative" in some of his discussions, Dr. Merrell always returns to the comfortable image of a sensible, reassuring doctor. (Globe and Mail)
Limited adjustments Oct 8, 2008
Whether you lean toward Western medicine or holistic health, or both, remember that patients who are more involved in their health care tend to get better results. View yourself as being part of a team, with your primary care physician (PCP) as team leader who directs your care in conjunction with specialists, Gilles said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Missionaries accuse Brazil of allowing infanticide Sep 23, 2008
The missionaries, associated with the U.S.-based group Youth With A Mission, say the Brazilian government is turning a blind eye to the killing of babies born with birth defects, many of which are treatable by western medicine. Brazilian government officials say the missionaries are exaggerating and exploiting the issue to justify their attempts to convert Indians to Christianity, destroying ancient civilizations in the process. (USA Today)
Acupuncture Eases Breast Cancer Treatment Side Effects Sep 22, 2008
In Western medicine, the exact reason acupuncture might work isn't clear, but some theorize that the placement of needles may release endorphins, a chemical that make you feel good. Walker added that the meridian lines from Chinese medicine closely correspond to the body's network of nerves. (Health-Finder)
Jasmine Essential Oil Sep 17, 2008
Western medicine has used Jasmine in the birthing process, coughs and breathing difficulties. The Extraction of Jasmine. (Suite101.com)
Traditional Chinese Medicine and AD... Sep 13, 2008
Chinese Medicine approaches Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder from a different sign/symptom basis than western medicine, resulting in more individualized care plans which use diet and lifestyle alterations, acupuncture and Chinese herbs to treat those affected. AD/HD Takes Three Primary Forms. (Suite101.com)
No gluten ahead Sep 9, 2008
"I knew something was wrong, but Western medicine kept coming up with nothing," says Bishop. Finally, she found satisfaction with a naturopath who suggested she remove gluten from her diet. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Discover the secret of slow Sep 6, 2008
Health: Breathe slowly Doctors who embrace both Western medicine and Eastern healing often point to slower breathing as the simplest way to better health. "Humans have two nervous systems: an accelerator, or the sympathetic nervous system, and a brake, or the parasympathetic nervous system," says Mehmet Oz, MD, director of the Cardiovascular Institute at New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and coauthor, with his wife, Lisa Oz, of a new CD on optimal breathing. (MSNBC -- Health)
There is An Alternative to Going to the Doctor -- Doctors Are Dangerous; a Bold New Book About How to Become Truly Healthy Sep 6, 2008
Becoming increasingly aware of the destructive effects of Western Medicine upon patients and the greed, arrogance and ignorance that supports the medical establishment, Dr D. has written a passionate account that details the dangers of going to your doctor. He then goes on to urge readers to investigate the world of alternative treatments; providing general directions, treatment alternatives and specific information and referral sources. (Primezone Releases)
Black Foods, Healthy Trend in Gourm... Sep 5, 2008
Aryuvedics have long taught that black sesame was good for bone health, a fact which modern Western medicine confirms. High in antioxidants, calcium, proteins, iron and magnesium, black sesame adapts to many recipes quite well. (Suite101.com)
Nurse’s Notes - Discussing end-of-life health care overlooked Sep 3, 2008
Palliative care programs are attempting to bridge the gap between healing care and death in western medicine. People are living longer and typically die as a result of slowly progressing chronic disease. (Missoulian, MT)
How hazardous are herbal remedies? Aug 29, 2008
Like ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine (or TCM), has become popular among those who want to try an alternative to Western medicine and prescription drugs. There are clinics and practitioners but there is also a burgeoning online business. (Hindu)
At father-and-son acupuncture clinic, needle doesnt fall far from the tree Aug 27, 2008
They were attracted to the school, he said, because they believed acupuncture, unlike Western medicine, treated the root of the illness rather than just the symptoms, and has none of the side effects of prescription drugs ... On a personal level, and on a philosophical level it s a much more conservative approach [than Western medicine], stressing that it could be used to treat many ailments before more invasive procedures were attempted. (Newton Tab, MA)
Pin-cushioned ponies Aug 23, 2008
If I feel western medicine wont work, then I use acupuncture as a last resort or I complement it with modern medicine ... While the relief is faster in Western medicine, Dr Shri says the acupuncture appears to give pain relief to muscle soreness and helps horses recover better from the physical and mental anguish of racing and training. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Fertility Wisdom Aug 22, 2008
Her work with Western medicine fertility experts has allowed Wu to bridge the gap between an ancient form of healing and modern medicine an integration that is slowly being adopted by Acupuncturists in the United States ... The way a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner will diagnose conditions specific to the five elements and how it is significantly different from a Western medicine diagnosis ... Ways to integrate Eastern medicine into a Western medicine program are discussed in chapter... (Suite101.com)
Chi Gung for Beginners Aug 22, 2008
Western medicine focuses more on treating symptoms rather than the actual problem, while Eastern culture has focused on preventing health problems. Chi Gung has been a method used to not only relieve stress, but to improve one's overall quality of life. (Suite101.com)
Alternative medicine offers old solutions for ailments Aug 21, 2008
Acupuncture does not offer the type of acute care Western medicine excels at, Gerst adds, but like many practitioners of complementary therapies, he sees further integration of alternative practices affecting the course of mainstream medical care in the future. The practitioners also reiterate that inexpensive, self-motivated lifestyle changes-in exercise, nutrition and stress management, for starters-improve overall health and well-being. (Chetek Alert, WI)
N.M. center to blend Eastern, Western medicine Aug 21, 2008
Western medicine works to find disease early with such tests as mammograms, while Eastern medicine steps in earlier to try to prevent disease, she said. If there's an imbalance in the body and a person becomes ill, Eastern medicine tries to get the body back in balance, she said. (USA Today -- News)
Good medicine Aug 18, 2008
"It's easier for them to come in and accept Western medicine if they know the bad spirits are gone, that the building is blessed.". Perhaps the most visible of the committee's accomplishments is an on-site Hogan, a traditional Navajo dwelling place used for ceremonial purposes. (USA Today)
Herbal remedies that can kill you Aug 16, 2008
It is unfortunate that the government (doesn't) look at herbal medicine as Western medicine. There is some good and bad, it just needs some regulation. (KHOU.com, TX)
Scientist advocates unusual uses for trees Aug 13, 2008
She calls herself a renegade scientist, however, because she tries to bring together aboriginal healing, Western medicine and botany to advocate an unusual role for trees. She favors what she terms a bioplan, reforesting cities and rural areas with trees according to the medicinal, environmental, nutritional, pesticidal and herbicidal properties she claims for them, which she calls ecofunctions. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Utilization patterns of Chinese medicine and Western medicine under the National Health Insurance Program in Taiwan, a population-based study from 1997 to 2003 Aug 9, 2008
In 1995, Taiwan has launched a national health-care system (the National Health Insurance Program, NHI) covering the use of both Western medicine (WM) and Chinese medicine (CM). This population-based study was conducted to understand the role of CM in this dual medical system by determining the utilization patterns of CM and WM and to analyze the demographic characteristics and primary indications influencing the choice of the medical services for the development of strategies to enhance the... (BioMed Central)
Blind massage Aug 8, 2008
Practitioners must have a working knowledge of Chinese and Western medicine, the skeletal and muscular structure of the human body and dozens of acupuncture points. Instruction also includes specialized exercises in sensory perception using hearing and touch, according to Beijing Instruction Centre officials. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Teachers recall trip to China Aug 7, 2008
The trip to the Great Wall offered the two an introduction to the great overlay of traditional Chinese medicine versus Western medicine. When Greulich s leg swelled after an insect bite, a tour guide, who was actually a doctor of Chinese medicine , treated the bite with acupuncture. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Even on a solo project, Oberst has bright ideas Aug 5, 2008
"Danny Callahan" begins from the outside, declaring that "even Western medicine couldn't save Danny Callahan," before jumping to a first-person perspective for the second song, where a raucous rockabilly beat underpins the narrator's demand that "I don't want to die in a hospital/ You gotta take me back outside." The album reaches its peak with "Eagle on a Pole," which begins as a gentle folk strum before stepping out as a brisk military march with curling piano figures as accompaniment. The... (Boston Globe)
The Crisis in Healthcare in Rural B... Aug 5, 2008
The number of people who die from treatable diseases numbers reaches tens of thousands per year as Western medicine fails to benefit rural populations ... Limitations of Western Medicine in Rural Bolivia. (Suite101.com)
Oprah Loves This Doctor Aug 5, 2008
"Dr. Oz recognizes that the spiritual is connected with the medical. I love him because he likes to combine Eastern and Western medicine, like acupuncture and massage," says Oprah. "He has a true passion for the human body and has helped me understand things about the way it works.". (Forbes)
Integrated therapy: Future of healing? Jul 31, 2008
Alternative therapy refers to a broad group of natural and spiritual healing methods that are different than the conventional western medicine (or pharmaceutical medicine). Many of these healing methods have been used for centuries in different cultures. (India Times, India)
Technique includes needles, glass jars, whalebone Jul 30, 2008
She also examined how the discipline is becoming more accepted in modern Western medicine, and she offered an overview of the services she provides through her Auburn practice. This is a wonderful healing modality, Sheldon said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
1st "traditional Chinese Medicine Week" opens in London Jul 29, 2008
Wang also encouraged increased interaction between Chinese and western medicine, in keeping with future development trends in medicine. The TCM exhibition, key part of the event, involves over 500 precious items related to Chinese medicine, two-thirds of which have never been exhibited abroad before. (Xinhuanet, China)
New Research Shows That People With Better Physical Fitness Have Less Brain Atrophy In Alzheimer's Jul 28, 2008
Caregiver-Directed Home Exercise Program Reduces Falls and Improves Quality of Life for People with Dementia According to researchers Megan J. Wraith, PhD, and colleague R. Arthur Criddle, MD, FRACP, from Western Medicine, Nedlands, Western Australia, one-third of older people living in the community fall each year; people with dementia fall up to three times more than those who have no cognitive impairment. The aim of their study was to examine whether a home-based exercise program combined... (PR Newswire)
Fitness protects brain in Alzheimer's patients Jul 28, 2008
Researchers from Western Medicine, Nedlands, Western Australia, found that people who took part in an exercise group fell significantly less often and had better balance than people who got ordinary care. "Targeting this high-risk group may be a relatively cost-effective way of having a significant impact on the overall rate of falling in the elderly," Megan Wraith, who led the study, said in a statement. (Scientific American)
Most Fit Have Less Brain Atrophy From Alzheimer's Jul 27, 2008
In the second study, researchers from Western Medicine in Nedlands, Australia, showed that a caregiver-driven, home-based exercise program could reduce falls, improve balance and maintain the quality of life in people with dementia over a 12-month period. The program centered on increasing good balance, which has been previously shown to have the greatest impact on reducing falls. (Health-Finder)
Little suckers clear the path to the brain Jul 26, 2008
"Nothing in Western medicine can make [plaque] disappear in a week, or indeed at all. Statins may reduce it but they rarely make it go away, so it's very interesting.". In 2001 an international trial involving more than 17,000 heart attack patients found that bivalirudin, a genetically engineered form of hirudin, was 10 times more effective than heparin, the most commonly used blood-thinning agent. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Dancers provide insight into American Indian life Jul 24, 2008
The story goes like this: Thunder Rock's granddaughter was very sick and Western medicine couldn't find a cure. Thunder Rock had a dream, telling him to make a dress using 365 Copenhagen lids, one representing each day of the year. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Acupuncturist relieves pain through pressure Jul 21, 2008
Q: How does western medicine view acupuncture. How has the medical community's perception changed since you started practicing. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
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Acupuncture was used in China for thousands of years, but has only recently gained acceptance as another treatment option in western medicine. The treatment uses needles to stimulate anatomical points on the body. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Beaverton chiropractor heads to Olympics Jul 16, 2008
Before his profession gained widespread acceptance -- in the days when many who practiced mainstream Western medicine routinely badmouthed chiropractic as quackery -- athletes begged to differ. By the 1970s, some routinely used the spine-focused therapy not only to help them heal from injuries, but also because they thought it enhanced performance. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
The Sanitized City Jul 16, 2008
It has been agreed by both traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine that there are many herbal and synthetic alternatives to bear bile, which are cheaper, safer, more effective, and do not rely on the torture of Moon Bears (7000 of them). However, it seems that many people want the real thing, torture notwithstanding. (Globe and Mail)
AlternativesForHealing.com Leads the Way as a Holistic and Alternative Medicine Resource Directory Jul 15, 2008
Additionally, researchers found that acupuncture increased the odds of a live birth by almost 91% while western medicine has yet to produce these types of results. Sonja Torres, president of Alternatives for Healing, knows firsthand about modern medicine's inadequacies when it comes to curing or alleviating the symptoms of common ailments. (Primezone Releases)
Relaxation Response Can Influence Expression Of Stress-related Genes Jul 4, 2008
"For hundreds of years Western medicine has looked at mind and body as totally separate entities, to the point where saying something 'is all in your head' implied that it was imaginary," says Herbert Benson, MD, director emeritus of the Benson-Henry Institute and co-senior author of the PloS One report. "Now we've found how changing the activity of the mind can alter the way basic genetic instructions are implemented.". (Science Daily)
Lowdown on the Rubdown Jul 3, 2008
It s very different than Western medicine, Cilmi said. Sometimes there is an excess of chi, or a deficiency of it, which can lead to an ailment. (Fox News)
Stem-Cell Treatments for Pets Jun 29, 2008
According to IVAS spokeswoman Vikki Weber, 10% to 20% of the society's trainees end up quitting Western medicine altogether. "There are other possibilities out there besides pills or a doctor's knife," says Mitchener, a veterinary oncologist who incorporated alternative treatments into her practice four years ago. (Time.com)
Lifestyle Changes that Prolong Your... Jun 28, 2008
Western medicine is the exclusive purview of the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries ... Western medicine mostly for the reasons mentioned above is designed primarily to deal with the acutely ill or injured. (Suite101.com)
Acupuncture: Acne relief Jun 26, 2008
From a Western medicine perspective often the finger is pointed at "hormone imbalance" as the cause of acne. However, if this were the case then all teenagers would have acne, which is not the case. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Suicide by lifestyle choices’ explained Jun 24, 2008
And now, that glass of wine with dinnerlong recommended by some doctors of Western medicine as good for the heart but long cautioned against by many chiropractorsmust be added to the list. The growing body of evidence against alcohol for women is stunning. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Promising Chinese Herbal Targets Identified For Acute Pancreatitis Jun 22, 2008
The researchers innovatively selected the valuable and clinically effective herbal compounds Chaiqinchengqi decoction as the subject, according to practical guidelines for management of acute pancreatitis with integrated Chinese traditional and Western medicine. For the first time, the study reveals Chaiqinchengqi decoction has a protective effect on pancreatic tissue by increasing SERCA mRNA expression to relieve intracellular calcium overload. (Science Daily)
What Happened to Russert Jun 15, 2008
Dr. Nissen's irresponsible and illogical comments in Newsweek shows - again - the complete bamboozlement the cholesterol hypothesis has on western medicine just because, "everyone knows," high cholesterol causes Coronary Heart Disease ... Dr. Nissen's irresponsible and illogical comments in Newsweek shows - again - the complete bamboozlement the cholesterol hypothesis has on western medicine just because, "everyone knows," high cholesterol causes Coronary Heart Disease. (Newsweek)
Daly well-being Jun 15, 2008
And anybody who tells you that Western medicine is the only way to go is crazy too. Its all valid. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Holistic vet advocates pet-care alternatives Jun 10, 2008
95), will raise awareness that there are other options for people with sick pets when Western medicine doesn't do the trick. While the Ohio State University graduate also practices Western medicine in his clinic, he sees holistic treatments such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage, nutrition and herbal supplements as additional tools for treating sick and injured animals ... "It's really kind of an integrative approach, using holistic and Western medicine on equal terms.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Dr. Snyderman sounds off in 'Medical Myths' Jun 2, 2008
" As a corrective measure, the cancer surgeon and former Bay Area television medical reporter - now well known to national audiences as chief medical editor of NBC News - has written a concise and opinionated new book. The title alone is a grabber: "Medical Myths That Can Kill You: And the 101 Truths That Will Save, Extend and Improve Your Life" (Crown; 288 pages; $24.95). The best thing you can do for your health, Snyderman asserts, is simple enough: Get an annual physical, followed by... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Clinic called vital for 'urban Indians' Jun 2, 2008
Western medicine is still viewed askance in some American Indian households, where close extended families and deep respect for elders mean that even youths are taught about tribal remedies that have been passed along for generations ... That's not necessarily true in Western medicine. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Doctors should be alerted when combining western, TCM treatments May 21, 2008
SINGAPORE: With one in ten married couples facing fertility problems, more are turning to western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for help. Doctors said it is all right to combine both types of treatment, but couples need to inform their doctors accordingly so that accurate prescriptions can be given. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Study on native drug users brings elder to tears May 16, 2008
Mr. Christian said programs that combine Western medicine with traditional practices will have the best chance of succeeding. "Let's bring people together and talk about what we can do collectively," he said. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Women allegedly sold parts from protected wildlife May 14, 2008
"They don't know it's illegal. We need to introduce the western medicine to them, and then we go from there.". According to the indictment, Lor arrived at Minneapolis-St. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
A spoonful of honey (and black pepper and ginger and cardamom) May 8, 2008
I think Western medicine is superior at treating disease (palliative. But it falls short in promoting wellness. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Meg Farris reviews the chi machine May 8, 2008
I don't know that we can attribute the action of the chi machine to any specific medical outcome, said Dr. Henri Roca, an LSU Health Sciences Center family-integrative medcine expert who is knowledgeable in both modern western medicine and traditional eastern medicine. He believes the chi machine is more like meditation. (WWLTV.com, LA)
TCM Helps Dogs With Skin Problems May 7, 2008
In western medicine, the dog s diet may be changed to reduce exposure to food allergens. The Traditional Chinese Medical practitioner will also look at the energetics of the foods to determine whether they are aggravating the dog s underlying imbalance. (Suite101.com)
12 comments May 6, 2008
Our health care system based on Western medicine ultimately will fail. We have tens of millions of boomers(many of whom are obese with unhealthy lifestyles) who are breaking the system. (Human Events Online)
Doctor finds higher calling when death knocks May 5, 2008
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)
Back in the creative saddle Marywood communications chairman releases film, composes music May 4, 2008
As part of his dissertation through Cincinnati s The Union University, he worked in a Nanjing, China, hospital to study how traditional Chinese medicine is integrated with modern Western medicine. From there, he helped establish a health communication graduate degree at Marywood. (Scranton Times, PA)
That's Hysterical May 2, 2008
It meansand has meant since the birth of Western medicinesymptoms caused by the uterus (in Greek, hystera): a disease, as Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine, called it, of women. When the uterus has reached the liver and the hypochondrium and causes suffocation, the whites of the eyes roll up, the woman becomes cold, and even sometimes livid. (Slate)
Chinese Medicine For Your Dog Apr 18, 2008
As with western medicine, dietary changes are often appropriate ... In western medicine shampoos and dietary changes are often the basic treatment. (Suite101.com)
