Alternative Health

Matching Organ Donors Reported March 11, 2008 BOSTON, Mass. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two strangers matched up on the internet, but it wasn't for love. It was to save a life. Every day, 17 people in the United States die waiting for an organ donation. Now, those who need a transplant are turning to the internet to find a donor. Jenny Warden was … [Read more...]

A pain-free alternative to the flu shotReported November 06, 2007 Like it or not, flu season is here. The Centers for Disease Control just issued its first report for this flu season. Seven states are reporting cases. Nevada hasn't reported any cases so far, but California has. A new study may prompt your pediatrician to offer a different way to protect your child from … [Read more...]

Hope for Chronic Pain Reported August 15, 2005 ROCKVILLE, Utah (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Thousands of Americans are out of work and permanently disabled because of chronic pain. Usually these patients are treated with heavy doses of medication, however, a new program combines the best of several therapies to pack a serious punch. Today, Myrna Soderquist makes sure every … [Read more...]

Hidden Dangers in Magic Bottles Reported November 11, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- With age comes wrinkles -- and for most women, battling them is a natural response. Some think they’ve found their “magic in a bottle,” but research shows there may be no such thing. Tiffani Hamilton, M.D., from the Dermatology and Vein Institute in … [Read more...]

Ginger Settles Stomach for Chemotherapy Patients Reported May 25, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – People undergoing chemotherapy often receive drugs aimed at keeping them from vomiting after the treatments. But the nausea associated with chemotherapy can still linger, making people miserable for days. New research out of the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center in … [Read more...]

Special exercises help with neck pain January 07, 2008 COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- A Danish study on women with neck pain says specific strength training led to prolonged relief of neck muscle pain, compared to general fitness training. Gisela Sjogaard and Lars L. Andersen of the National Research Center for the Working Environment in … [Read more...]

Vitamin E Reduces Inflammation: Key to Reducing Heart Disease, Stroke and Other Health Problems 1/31/2005 (HealthNewsDigest.com)...NEW YORK, January 27, 2005 - Vitamin E plays a significant role in both reducing inflammation and cleansing the body of damaging free … [Read more...]

Supplement Safety Reported March 14, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- More than half of us take dietary supplements, but polls show we are misinformed about how they are regulated. The FDA does not approve supplements or require warning labels about possible side effects. Here is some expert advice on how … [Read more...]

Therapists can Find Deep Meaning in Laughs Reported October 15, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire)-- A new study shows a laugh signifies more than humor and ridicule, at least when used in therapy. Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston have found the first physiological evidence of the role of laughter during psychotherapy.Carl Marci, … [Read more...]

Video Games in the OR Reported July 11, 2008 PHOENIX (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The latest wave of video game technology is doing much more than keeping teenagers entertained … it's preparing doctors for the operating room. Ivanhoe explains how the Nintendo Wii is working wonders for surgeons. Jeff Henke, M.D., a surgical resident at Banner Good Samaritan … [Read more...]

Surgery Can Reduce Migraine Symptoms Wed Jan 12 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Surgical removal of trigger points on the face and head can significantly reduce the frequency and severity of migraine headaches, and in some cases totally eliminate them, investigators report. … [Read more...]

Psychiatric problems plague one of four Norwegians Norway seems to be offering living proof that money can't buy happiness. The country often is referred to as among the world's wealthiest, and the best place to live, but a new study indicates that 25 percent of the adult population … [Read more...]

Marijuana-like Drug Fights Alzheimer’s Reported November 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study makes the case for an illegal drug by showcasing its potential protective effects against Alzheimer’s disease. New research suggests a legal drug similar to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive substance in marijuana, may help prevent or delay … [Read more...]

Exercise Can Prevent Breast Cancer In Some Women Reported November 03, 2008 Los Angeles - Breast cancer is one of a woman’s worst fears. Many women go through having breast cancer only to have it again. However, studies show that exercise can prevent not only a relapse of breast cancer but any occurrence at all. The American Cancer Society and the American Institute for … [Read more...]

Ramdev breathes new life into ancient yog prescription Reported January 06, 2009 Whatever might be said of yog master Swami Ramdev Ji, one cannot accuse him of being dull. Clad in orange robes, his early morning television show pulls in 20 million viewers in India alone, with the usual video and summer camp spinoffs, as well as things like yoga … [Read more...]

A common herbal extract, available in health food stores, could greatly reduce urinary tract infections (UTIs) and could potentially improve the ability of antibiotics to kill E. coli bacteria, the source of 90 percent of infections in the bladder. Forskolin, an extract from the Indian Coleus plant, is an herb known to rev up certain cellular activity. Researchers suggest … [Read more...]

Fighting Disease with Food Reported June 17, 2008 BALTIMORE, M.D. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The saying, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” has been ingrained in our minds since childhood, but is there any truth to the age old adage? Experts say sometimes food actually is the best medicine, and can even fight off deadly disease. Virtually every disease … [Read more...]

Beating the Odds: Prayer (Part 3 of 3)   Reported February 10, 2006 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Research shows more than half of Americans pray for their health. But the age-old debate over religion and science rages on in the medical world. Should we be spending money on clinical trials that … [Read more...]

Taping Injuries Reported August 20, 2009 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There's a new type of tape in town. Volleyball player Kerri Walsh sported it at the Olympics. In his new book, champion cyclist Lance Armstrong swears by it. But Kinesio tape isn't just for professional athletes. The elastic woven material is also helping patients in … [Read more...]

Spending time in the sun may help prevent multiple sclerosis (MS), according to the results of a recent twin study. Because they share the same genes, experts say identical twins stand an equal chance of contracting certain diseases like multiple sclerosis. But what happens when one twin contracts MS and the other does not? This question drove researchers at the University … [Read more...]

Thyroid Problems Common in CKD Patients Reported June 16, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be at risk for hypothyroidism and problems that come with it. Subclinical hypothyroidism takes place when blood tests reveal a reduction in thyroid hormone levels, but the patient shows no symptoms of the problem. Researchers … [Read more...]

Vitamin B12 Good for Older Brains Reported September 15, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Senior citizens interested in hanging on to their brain power may want to increase the amount of meat, fish and milk in their diets. According to researchers from the United Kingdom, eating these and other foods rich in vitamin B12 protect against the loss of brain volume … [Read more...]

Breakthrough Coma Reversal with GlueOctober 03, 2007 LOS ANGELES (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If anyone can find beauty on a busy Los Angeles street, it's Algis Bliudzius. He savors life more … since the day he almost lost it. "He gave me the last rites, and he blessed me, and I kissed his hand, and he left, and I felt pretty good about it," Bliudzius … [Read more...]

Painkillers Damage Intestine, U.S. Expert Says WASHINGTON (Reuters) - More than 70 percent of patients who took painkillers such as ibuprofen for more than three months suffered damage to their small intestines, U.S. researchers reported on Monday. The study is yet another blow to patients trying to find ways … [Read more...]

A Spot of Tea for Your MemoryReported August 08, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A few cups of coffee or tea not only give your body a pick me up, but they may improve a woman's memory as well. Text Continues Below Women age 65 and older who drink more than three cups of coffee -- or five to six cups of tea -- every day have less decline on memory tests than women … [Read more...]

Improve Your Computer Vision Reported April 8, 2008 HOUSTON, Texas (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Tens of millions of people spend four to eight hours in front of a computer every day, and it's only going to get worse! All that time can have an impact on your eyesight. If you are one of these people, you may suffer from a syndrome you don't even realize you … [Read more...]

Herbal Remedies for Arthritis Patients -- A Deadly Mix? Reported April 14, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Taking herbal or over-the-counter remedies in combination with prescription medications for arthritis can be dangerous. United Kingdom researchers conducted a study to help understand the prevalence of … [Read more...]

Fruit Flies Help Treat Brain Damage Reported December 03, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Fruit flies may help lead to a new treatment for children with brain-damaging disorders. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University genetically modified flies to exhibit symptoms of mucolipidosis type IV (ML4) -- a disease where nerve cells die in the brain and elsewhere. … [Read more...]

Fat Removal Doesn’t Work on Cellulite Reported November 13, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you’re spending big bucks on new creams and devices to get rid of your cellulite, you may want to take a second look at recent research. Doctors say treatments that work on fat won’t do the trick on its more visible counterpart. Research shows noninvasive treatments … [Read more...]

Robotic Therapy Tiles: Playing Your Way to Health November 12, 2007 Patients recovering from surgery or injuries may soon be able to physically play their way to a full recovery with intelligent robotic systems that generate specialized games to challenge the human body's abilities. Henrik Hautop Lund, a robotics and artificial-intelligence … [Read more...]