For stress reduction, just say ommm Reported January 05, 2009 ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- Managing the service department of an Atlanta, Georgia, car dealership is a stressful job, according to Debbie Peek. Handling customer demands and keeping up with paperwork would leave anyone frazzled, but Peek, 56, has found a way to cope with the stress. For the past seven months, … [Read more...]
Alternative Health News
Spiritism: Bridging Spirituality and Health
Spiritism: Bridging Spirituality and Health Reported September 15, 2008 If you found out you had a life-threatening disease, what would you do? Would you depend totally on western medicine for treatment, or would you be open to trying different approaches to healing that evolved from shamanic traditions and involved spiritual therapies? Emma Bragdon, … [Read more...]
Giftwrapped with love – a health checkup package
Giftwrapped with love - a health checkup package Reported December 11, 2010 Wondering what to gift your spouse this birthday or your parents on their wedding anniversary? Buy them good health checkup packages to ensure they have a healthy life. "It was my parents' 30th wedding anniversary and I thought of gifting them a medical checkup kit. It … [Read more...]
Proteins that regulate BP, flow identified
Proteins that regulate BP, flow identified Reported October 11, 2010 Scientists have identified key players in a little-known biochemical pathway that appears to regulate blood pressure. The findings have evolved from studies conducted by Jeffrey S. Isenberg, Eileen M. Bauer, and their colleagues at the University of Pittsburgh School of … [Read more...]
30-minute massage to ease chronic headache
30-minute massage to ease chronic headache Reported July 24, 2010 Scientists have proved that the psychological and physiological state of patients with tension headache improves within 24 hours after receiving a 30-minute massage. Researcher Cristina Toro Velasco and Professor Manuel Arroyo Morales showed that a 30-minute massage on cervical … [Read more...]
Why women are more vulnerable to psychiatric stress
Why women are more vulnerable to psychiatric stress Reported June 21, 2010 Its well known that women are more susceptible to some kinds of psychiatric disorders than men. For instance, studies have found that depression and post-traumatic stress disorder are twice as common among women as among men. But why? Rodent One theory involves a brain … [Read more...]
Alternative health should feature in healthcare reform
Alternative health should feature in healthcare reform Reported June 04, 2010 President Obama came to power promising to reform the ailing healthcare system, and proponents of alternative medicine call on his administration to treat their industry on par with traditional medicine. According to the editorial in the January issue of the Journal … [Read more...]
Meditate To Keep The Mind Active?
Meditate To Keep The Mind Active? Reported June 04, 2010 Many people have very busy lifestyles and, as a result, may suffer from stress. Some people use alternative therapies like meditation to relax, and new research indicates that there may be other benefits to meditation besides just stress relief. A team from the University of Wisconsin … [Read more...]
Vitamins, Helpful Or Harmful?
Vitamins, Helpful Or Harmful? Reported May 31, 2010 ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Celebrities tout the benefits. Doctors say, maybe. Do supplements really work? A 2008 study found no evidence that they prolonged life, yet today, it's a nearly a $15 billion dollar industry. Here is more on the pros and cons of supplementing … [Read more...]
Menopause symptoms don’t respond to herbal therapy
Menopause symptoms don't respond to herbal therapy Reported May 26, 2010 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A review of a number herbal remedies commonly used to control menopause symptoms reveals little evidence that they are effective. The researchers also found a lack of standardization or quality assurance for these preparations, according … [Read more...]
Depression ‘treatable by electromagnetic therapy’
Depression 'treatable by electromagnetic therapy'Reported May 04, 2010 WASHINGTON Patients suffering from depression may find relief from treatments using electromagnetic stimulation, offering a possible alternative to mood-altering medications, a new study found. The research, which was released on Monday, tested 190 patients who had previously failed to … [Read more...]
Blood Pressure Drug for Dangerous Birthmarks
Blood Pressure Drug for Dangerous Birthmarks Reported May 10, 2010 NASHVILLE (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Hemangiomas are one of the most common birthmarks in babies, affecting up to 10 percent. Sometimes the marks aren't just a cosmetic problem. One baby's hemangioma was suffocating her, until doctors saved her life by using an old drug in a … [Read more...]
Designer Drug Kills Cancer
Designer Drug Kills Cancer Reported May 06, 2010 BOSTON, Mass. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- About 1.6 million people will get a cancer diagnosis this year. The majority of them will be subjected to chemo and radiation -- a brutal approach that might or might not work. Doctors are trying to take the guesswork out of cancer by tailoring … [Read more...]
Targeted Therapy: It’s All About Me
Targeted Therapy: It's All About Me Reported May 04, 2010 NEW YORK, N.Y. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You know the routine, go to the doctor and get medication to treat the problem. But not everybody reacts the same way. What if the prescription was designed specifically for you? It's the idea behind what some doctors call a medical … [Read more...]
Age Wave: Science Behind Living Longer
Age Wave: Science Behind Living Longer Reported May 05, 2010 BOSTON (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- This family could teach all of us about living life to its fullest. "The Hurlburt family is positive and happy and get along fine together," 81-year-old Peter Hurlburt told Ivanhoe. Eleven siblings -- four feelin' fine in their 90s. The rest? … [Read more...]
Exercise To Treat Depression
Exercise To Treat DepressionReported April 06, 2010 Exercise is the most effective remedy to treat depression and anxiety related disorders. Apart for medical treatment, doctors should consciously prescribe patients to exercise to get over depressions and anxiety. "Exercise has been shown to have tremendous benefits for those suffering from mental health disorders. … [Read more...]
Regular aerobic exercise keeps the brain healthy
Regular aerobic exercise keeps the brain healthyReported April 27, 2010 Washington, DC: Regular aerobic exercise improves blood flow to the brain and speeds learning process, says a new study. The study led by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is the first to examine these relationships in a non-human primate model. The finding is … [Read more...]
Rapid tests for HIV, Hepatitis
Rapid tests for HIV, HepatitisReported April 04, 2010 DUBAI The health ministry has introduced rapid tests to detect highly infectious diseases like HIV (human immunodeficiency virus which leads to AIDS) and HCV (Hepatitis). Officials said the tests will deliver results within minutes especially during emergency surgeries, and in dental clinics. Launching the … [Read more...]
Straightening Spines, Shortening Recoveries
Straightening Spines, Shortening Recoveries Reported March 29, 2010 LOS ANGELES (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Scoliosis -- or a curvature of the spine -- is typically a condition we associate with teenagers, but there are more than 800,000 adults living with the problem. Severe cases cause chronic back pain and force people to hunch over. … [Read more...]
Neck Surgery Without a Scar
Neck Surgery Without a Scar Reported March 26, 2010 CHARLESTON, S.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- They're lumps that form at the base of the neck: More than half of all adults will deal with a thyroid nodule during their lives. Sometimes these lumps turn into cancer. Now there's a new way to remove them without leaving a big scar across the … [Read more...]
Acupuncture Restores Smell?
Acupuncture Restores Smell? Reported April 05, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Traditional Chinese acupuncture (TCA), where very thin needles are used to stimulate specific points in the body, may be an effective treatment option for patients who suffer from loss of smell. Persistent post-viral olfactory dysfunction (PVOD), resulting in loss … [Read more...]
Botox for Bladders
Botox for Bladders Reported March 19, 2010 MIAMI (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's well known for its cosmetic uses -- but doctors say Botox may also be the key to helping millions of Americans that suffer from overactive bladders. It's ranked among the 10 most common chronic medical conditions and impacts nearly 34 million people. More … [Read more...]
Magnets Guide Hearts Back Into Rhythm
Magnets Guide Hearts Back Into Rhythm Reported March 12, 2010 LOS ANGELES (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's one of the most common heart problems -- 2.2 million Americans have an irregular heart beat, or atrial fibrillation. If left untreated, it puts people at an increased risk of blood clots and stroke. Doctors are now using a new piece … [Read more...]
Acupuncture, massage have cancer care role
Acupuncture, massage have cancer care role Reported March 01, 2010 CHICAGO, March 1 (UPI) -- Acupuncture, massage and other alternative therapies have a place in cancer care, a U.S. doctor says. Gynecologic oncologist Dr. Julian Schink of Chicago's Northwestern Memorial Hospital and the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University says … [Read more...]
Acupuncture may relieve menstrual cramps: paper
Acupuncture may relieve menstrual cramps: paper Reported February 20, 2010 Acupuncture may be helpful in alleviating menstrual cramps, which affect up to half of all young women, an extensive review of past studies has found. In a review of 27 studies that involved nearly 3,000 women, researchers from the … [Read more...]
Placebos: Faking Your Kids’ Meds
Placebos: Faking Your Kids' Meds Reported February 05, 2010 NEW YORK (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cold and flu season are in full swing! But what do you give your kids to relieve them of the sniffles and sneezes? Researchers at Penn State say over-the-counter cough syrups work no better than placebos, so why not try a sugar pill to help … [Read more...]
Marijuana in Medical Care?
Marijuana in Medical Care? Reported February 25, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Does marijuana have a place in medical treatment? Researchers say they now have science-based information with which policy makers can begin discussing the place of marijuana in medical care. Researchers at the University of Californias Center for Medical … [Read more...]
Sand bathing: a popular form of therapy in Japan
Sand bathing: a popular form of therapy in Japan Reported February 20, 2010 IBUSUKI, Kagoshima Prefecture: A cold winter spell is still blanketing many countries in the northern hemisphere. In Japan, many are looking for unique ways to keep warm, while reaping health benefits. The warm sand by the sea in … [Read more...]
Power In Placebos
Power In Placebos Reported February 01, 2010 ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Theyre called placebos, sugar pills, shams, shots of saline and fake creams. But some argue even though their ingredients may be bogus, the reactions are real. Almost half of all doctors regularly give their patients placebos. Are they con artists or do they know … [Read more...]
Couples who play together stay together
Couples who play together stay together Reported February 05, 2010 By Jari Love, For Neighbours Women are masters at multi-tasking. We can schedule play dates for our kids, spend a full day at work, do all the grocery shopping and still have dinner on the table for the entire family. However, to make it all happen, we often put ourselves and … [Read more...]
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