Alternative Health

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...]

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 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 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   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...]

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 California’s Center for Medical … [Read more...]

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...]

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 Reported February 01, 2010 ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- They’re 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 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...]

Soy Protein Helps Control Cholesterol Reported September 28, 2006  (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You've been to the doctor and had all the tests. But no one can tell you why you're experiencing chest pains. If that sounds like you, then hypnosis might help. A new study conducted by British … [Read more...]

Complementary therapies help cancer patients Reported January 05, 2009 The use of complementary therapies by cancer patients undergoing standard hospital treatment for their illness is on the rise. A study of 406 women with breast cancer found half had used some form of complementary therapy since being diagnosed. They were turning to massage, … [Read more...]

Yoga Prevents Falls? Reported September 09, 2008 PHILADEPHIA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's known for putting body, mind and spirit into balance. Now, researchers say one form of yoga may help prevent the elderly from taking a fall. Maryann Brown hoped yoga would relieve pain in her hips and back. After several months of regular classes, this senior found an … [Read more...]

Aspirin Therapy Affects Men, Women DifferentlyMon Mar 7, 2005 BOSTON (Reuters) - Taking a baby aspirin may prevent heart attacks in men, but it does little to ward off a first heart attack in women aged 45 to 64, researchers reported Monday. However, the low-dose aspirin therapy widely recommended for both men and women may … [Read more...]

Out of Body Operation Reported December 01, 2008 MIAMI (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every year, almost 1.5 million Americans hear the words, "you have cancer." some are told their tumor is too difficult to remove, but one group of surgeons has opened a new door by taking the word inoperable out of the equation. Brooke Zepp loves to travel. Last year, as … [Read more...]

Acupuncture hope for blood pressure patientsMarch 29 March 29 - Acupuncture may be able to achieve remarkable success in lowering blood pressure levels, researchers reported yesterday. Researchers from the University of California, USA, said they were now getting close to a scientific basis for the Chinese treatment. The findings … [Read more...]

Yoga More Popular Than Ever Reported August 31, 2008 Who knew terms like downward facing dog, flowering lotus, and half camel would ever be phrases of popular culture without a chorus of snickers being heard throughout a studio, classroom, or lecture hall? Unless you've been hiding in a box since the Millennium started, you know what yoga is. The … [Read more...]

Bamboo Could be the Next Best Thing Reported April 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Bamboo fabric is popular in Asian countries, but has not caught on in the United States. Now, new research could help change that popularity. Chemists in Colorado have found ways to improve bamboo fabric that could make it more appealing to Americans. Bamboo is an … [Read more...]

Helping the Body Heal Itself Reported April 28, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A device for sports injuries, acute and chronic pain, depression, Parkinson's disease, migraines and even wrinkles? Sound too good to be true? Doctors say it might not be thanks to low frequency pulsed magnetic resonance cell rejuvenation. Low frequency pulsed … [Read more...]

Eliminating DiseaseNovember 07, 2007 BOSTON (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- What if you could pop a pill and kill cancer before you even knew you had it? Or destroy diabetes before it destroys you? Would you let doctors inject a tiny robot into your body that targets disease without you even realizing it? These innovations could add decades to your life. The … [Read more...]

Calcium Supplements may not Help Healthy Kids Reported April 24, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers cast doubt on the value of supplements and calcium-fortified foods to build stronger bones in children. After a recent systematic review, researchers found supplementing a diet with calcium in healthy … [Read more...]

A new Paradigm on Acid Reflux Reported April 29, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every day, 70 million people in the United States suffer from digestive problems like heartburn, acid reflux, indigestion, constipation and diarrhea. Many turn to prescription drugs to control the acid in their stomachs, but some doctors say acid isn’t the problem. … [Read more...]

The Thyroid, Cholesterol Connection January 16, 2005 SUNDAY, Jan. 16 (HealthDayNews) -- High cholesterol is a well-known health problem among Americans, particularly those at risk for stroke or heart disease.   By comparison, thyroid disease is a relatively obscure ailment, with many people unable to say … [Read more...]

Gene Therapy for Solid Tumors Reported November 18, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pancreatic cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths in the developed world. Currently, the only possible treatment is surgery and radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy, which currently has little impact on the disease. Malignant tumors, or solid tumors, are usually in an area of … [Read more...]

Antioxidant Supplements may Increase Death Reported February 28, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Common antioxidants you take to improve your health may actually increase your risk of dying. A new report contradicts the claims of previous studies that antioxidant supplements, like beta-carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin E, prevent … [Read more...]

Yogurt Battles Stomach Ulcers Reported March 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A special kind of yogurt that's already available in stores in Asia could help millions of Americans eat away their stomach ulcers. The yogurt, which contains an antibody that battles the bacteria that causes most stomach ulcers, had almost vaccine-like effects against … [Read more...]

 The days of long, painful recovery from mitral valve replacement could be a thing of the past following a successful operation performed by a robot surgeon. On Aug. 14, 2007, at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, surgeons used the daVinci robot to successfully repair the mitral valve of a 62-year-old man using a technique known as the "American Correction." The … [Read more...]

Knee Osteoarthritis Help Reported November 15, 2005   (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two new studies suggest there may be a role for glucosamine in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. The first study comes from European researchers who randomly assigned 318 patients to receive treatment of glucosamine sulfate soluble powder, acetaminophen three times a day, or a placebo. Patients … [Read more...]

Meditation Calms College Students Reported February 25, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A first of its kind study shows how meditation can help students deal with the stresses of college life. Researchers found transcendental meditation decreased anxiety and increased alertness. The study investigated the effects of a ten-week Transcendental Meditation (T.M.) … [Read more...]

Staying silent in marital spats a killer for womenReported August 20, 2007 NEW YORK - Women who force themselves to stay quiet during marital arguments appear to have a higher risk of death, a new study shows. Depression and irritable bowel syndrome are also more common in these women. Such "self-silencing" during conflict may have provided an evolutionary survival … [Read more...]