Alternative Health

Delay School, Sleep More Reported June 11, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Delaying the start of school may help kids stay awake during class. A new study reveals 40 extra minutes could make children more productive in class. Researchers from Norwalk Hospital’s Sleep Disorder Center in Connecticut focused on 259 high school students. The kids filled out a … [Read more...]

Can Soy Protect the Lungs? Reported June 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- commonly known as COPD -- is most often caused by a lifetime of smoking. But could what a person eats make a difference? Yes, report Australian researchers who surveyed 300 Japanese COPD patients about their diets, comparing them with 340 … [Read more...]

Antidepressants Don't Curtail Drinking in Women Reported March 1, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women who are depressed may still be hitting the bottle too hard, even if they are taking antidepressants. The same, however, can't be said for men. A new study shows depressed men on the medications significantly reduce their drinking … [Read more...]

Kinder, Gentler Stem Cell Transplant Reported June 13, 2005 ST. LOUIS (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Stem cell transplants can offer hope to people with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. But the transplant itself is no picnic -- especially on young, frail bodies. Now, a small change in how these transplants are done is making a big difference to kids who need … [Read more...]

CF care crisis November 1 Care for young patients with the genetic lung disease cystic fibrosis in Britain is seriously under-resourced, a report claims today. Britain has 38 specialist centres for cystic fibrosis - but none received the funds to provide recommended levels of care, according to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. One centre said they could … [Read more...]

New vaccine can relieve extreme discomfort of shingles Reported November 20, 2008 The $100 Pat Rose shelled out recently for the shingles vaccine was well worth reducing her risk of getting the painful viral disease, the East Harwich woman says. A friend in Maine got shingles this past summer and was in such pain she couldn't bear to touch her own cheek, Rose says. "She … [Read more...]

Yoga for Lung Disease Reported November 1, 2004 (Ivanhoe Broadcast News)--Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is an umbrella term used to categorize lung diseases like emphysema, chronic bronchitis and chronic asthma. Currently, there are few effective treatments for these often fatal diseases. But an ancient practice may help the … [Read more...]

Saw Palmetto Worthless for Enlarged Prostate Reported February 09, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Men who attempt to treat an enlarged prostate using a common herbal remedy are probably wasting their time and money, find researchers who conducted a year-long study. Their results show no difference in symptoms between men who … [Read more...]

Pine Tree Bark Decreases Hypertension Swelling Reported November 20, 2006  (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- An extract from the bark of a pine tree may help decrease the swelling some hypertension patients have. Pycnogenol® is an antioxidant plant extract found in the bark of the French maritime pine tree which grows … [Read more...]

Lorenzo’s Oil Effective Treatment for Genetic Disorder Reported July 12, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study gives hope for patients with a debilitating genetic disorder. Certain patients with adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) could benefit from a treatment called Lorenzo's oil. ALD patients accumulate high levels of saturated, very long-chain fatty acids in their brains. … [Read more...]

Cinnamon Extract for Prediabetes -- (Ivanhoe First) Reported November 30, 2005   By Heather Kohn, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows the cinnamon extract Cinnulin PF may not only help prediabetic patients regulate blood glucose levels but may also reduce body fat and build lean mass. Exercise Scientist Tim Ziegenfuss, Ph.D., CEO of the … [Read more...]

Insulin, Aging and Long Life Reported March 21, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It may not be the fountain of youth, but new research on insulin shows it plays an important role in aging and lifespan. Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Irvine, Calif., report insulin inhibits a master gene regulator protein called SKN-1; increased SKN-1 … [Read more...]

Benefits of Red Wine Reported July 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – We’ve heard red wine can be healthy in moderation. Now a new study says a large dose of one particular ingredient in red wine can ward off the effects of age on the heart, bones, eyes and muscles. The research was done in mice. Previous studies have shown that restricting calorie intake … [Read more...]

Clean and Green Reported July 24, 2008 TAMPA, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The average home in the United States contains about 63 synthetic chemical products. Exposure to such chemicals has been linked to asthma and other respiratory problems, but there are ways to make your home a safer place to live. The diapers Elizabeth Letsch users on her daughter … [Read more...]

Food as Medicine: Epilepsy Diet Reported April 07, 2009 ROCHESTER, Minn. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than 320,000 children 15 and under have epilepsy. Many suffer from uncontrolled seizures that make daily life a struggle. Some kids are finding relief not from new medication but from food. Changing his diet helped one little boy change his life.   … [Read more...]

Exercise Eases Depression and Heart Disease Reported December 03, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients suffering from both coronary heart disease and symptoms of depression can cut their risk of cardiovascular events by exercising. It has long been known that depression is linked to the development of cardiovascular disease in healthy patients and … [Read more...]

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than one-third of cancer deaths worldwide are caused by nine identifiable risk factors, according to new research based on data from 2001. Researchers from Harvard School of Public Health in Boston found risk factors include: overweight/obesity status; low fruit and vegetable intake, physical inactivity, smoking, alcohol, unsafe sex, urban air … [Read more...]

Sweet Treatment for Burns Reported October 10, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You’ve heard of putting butter on a burn to help ease the pain and promote healing, but what about honey as a remedy? Researchers from New Zealand believe the sweet substance may be even more effective at treating moderate burns than the gauze and film dressings commonly used … [Read more...]

Aspirin may Reduce Breast Cancer Risk Reported October 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Advil and Aspirin work wonders for a headache or sore back, but now researchers believe Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), like Advil and Aspirin, may also help reduce the risk of breast cancer. Researchers from the University of British Columbia, … [Read more...]

Meditation and yoga make you a clairvoyant 09/02/2005 Many people are born with unique abilities, but only some of them choose clairvoyance as their profession Not so long ago people did not know anything about clairvoyants. Today newspapers place too many ads for their services. It is said that clairvoyants get their supernatural … [Read more...]

Acupuncture for Arthritis Relief Reported December 28, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The ancient Chinese therapy of acupuncture can help those suffering from arthritis of the knee, according to new research. The study is the largest clinical trial on acupuncture reported to date.   More than 20 million Americans suffer from … [Read more...]

MRSA Infections Rise Among Kids Reported January 20, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The rates of antibiotic-resistant infections increased in children across the country between 2001 and 2006 according to a recent study. Researchers focused on strains of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus resistant to the antibiotic methicillin (methicillin-resistant … [Read more...]

Chinese Remedy for Breast Cancer Prevention   Reported December 27, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People have used the sweet wormwood plant to fight malaria, a mosquito borne disease, since ancient times. Now, new research reveals a chemical from the plant may be a powerful breast cancer prevention treatment. … [Read more...]

Inherited Breast Cancer and Red Wine Reported October 13, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study reveals a common thread between inherited breast cancer and red wine. Investigators from the National Institutes of Health looked for the method by which mutations in tumor suppressor genes such as BRCA-1 lead to breast cancer. They found the normal form of … [Read more...]

Hospital Rooms of the Future Reported April 24, 2008 PITTSBURGH, Pa. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you've ever had an overnight hospital stay, you know the worries -- from medication mistakes to hospital infections. But now, some hospitals are using futuristic "smart rooms" to help doctors eliminate many problems. Rita Mulkerin has heart problems and has … [Read more...]

Alternative Heart Bypass Treatment Reported December 5, 2005   SPRING HILL, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- It's one of the most common heart procedures in Cina, and it's now gaining popularity in the United States. It looks uncomfortable, but patients say it doesn't hurt, and it's giving them a new chance at life -- for many, without surgery. Larry Rodarmer died five … [Read more...]

Dangerous Diet Pills   Reported February 13, 2006 SAN FRANCISCO (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- More than half the American population is obese, so it's no surprise weight loss supplements are popular. What is surprising is that these supplements are not tested for safety. They promise to fight fat, burn fat, and … [Read more...]

Drinking cranberry juice or taking cranberry extract may enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs used to fight ovarian cancer. Chemotherapy using platinum-based drugs is a mainstay treatment for ovarian cancer. However, cancer cells tend to develop resistance to platinum therapy over time, and higher doses of the drugs can cause unwanted side effects, including nerve … [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...]