Blood Cleaner Reported January 02, 2008 SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A blood breakthrough -- a way to clean your blood and get rid of deadly toxins and viruses! Its a device that could literally stop an epidemic in its tracks. People who have HIV know their blood is toxic. "I remember lying in bed thinking, … [Read more...]
Alternative Health News
Sweet Treatment for Burns
Sweet Treatment for Burns Reported October 10, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Youve 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
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...]
Acupuncture for Arthritis Relief
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...]
Inherited Breast Cancer and Red Wine
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...]
Fitness News : Women Fitness>Alternative Heart Bypass Treatment
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...]
Cranberries may Improve Chemo
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...]
Water Aerobics and Pregnancy
Water Aerobics and Pregnancy Reported November 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pregnant mothers who take water aerobics classes during pregnancy may reduce their need for pain medication during labor. A team of researchers from at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Sao Paulo, Brazil, investigated the effects of water aerobics classes on a group of 71 … [Read more...]
Fitness News : Women Fitness> Sexual Chemistry: Boost Your Drive! (Part 3 of 3)
Sexual Chemistry: Boost Your Drive! (Part 3 of 3) Reported November 7, 2005 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Research shows up to 60 percent of men and up to 40 percent of women suffer from some type of sexual dysfunction. For thousands of years, people have searched for aphrodisiacs to boost desire, and here's more on eight natural alternatives. Chances are if … [Read more...]
Broccoli Sprouts Ward Off Stomach Cancer
Broccoli Sprouts Ward Off Stomach Cancer Reported April 07, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) People who carry the H. pylori bacteria in their guts are at higher risk for stomach cancer. Now a new study suggests an easy way to reduce that risk: eat broccoli sprouts. In a study conducted among 48 men and women from Japan, Johns Hopkins investigators found … [Read more...]
Acupuncture Eases Low Back Pain
Acupuncture Eases Low Back Pain Reported May 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) May 12, 2009 -- If you experience chronic low back pain, you might want to consider tiny needles as a therapy, and those needles don't even have to penetrate the skin. One of the largest studies of its kind found various types of acupuncture can ease symptoms in people with this … [Read more...]
Omega-3 EPA linked to less depression
Omega-3 EPA linked to less depression Reported May 03, 2008 Increased blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) may reduce the severity of symptoms of depression, particularly in people taking antidepressants, suggests new research from France. A study of 1390 subjects from Bordeaux in France reports that EPA levels in people with depressive … [Read more...]
Diet Influences ALS Risk
Diet Influences ALS Risk Reported April 28, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People whose diets are higher in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) and vitamin E may be gaining protection against motor neuron diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. A new study … [Read more...]
Proving the Patient-Doctor Brain Bond, Telepathically
Proving the Patient-Doctor Brain Bond, Telepathically Reported March 1, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Youve heard of telepathy -- its when you can communicate with someone just by thinking about it. Now, a researcher in Seattle says her studies show that, at least for some people, it works. Leanna … [Read more...]
Medicinal Mushrooms
SEATTLE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- It's not the kind of mushroom you'd want to eat with your dinner, but it may be the strongest kind to help fight cancer thanks to new research that focuses on the powerful fungus. Something in our forests could be the newest treatment for cancer. It grows here in the Pacific Northwest and in many parts of Asia, but you probably won't see … [Read more...]
Fast Food Blamed for Obesity
Fast Food Blamed for Obesity Korean version of "Super Size Me'' to Demonstrate Ill Effects of Fast Food 11-10-2004 Following a worldwide trend toward eating healthier food, fast food is now criticized as a major cause of obesity, despite being enjoyed by thousands of people in chain restaurants everywhere. Some civic groups have even staged anti-fast … [Read more...]
High Price for Boosting Athletic Performance
High Price for Boosting Athletic Performance Reported March 1, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Athletes who take human growth hormone to boost their performance may end up paying a high price for victory. A case report involving a body builder who took the hormone for three years links it to diabetes. Authors of the new study … [Read more...]
Five Foods to Fight Disease
Five Foods to Fight Disease Reported February 19, 2008 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Millions of Americans are diagnosed with heart disease, osteoporosis, and osteoarthritis. But a few changes in your diet could prevent or even reverse some of the damage. At 67, Ina Jeffery knows she's at risk for osteoporosis. "I am aware, quite … [Read more...]
Crossing the Border: The Price of Looking Good
Crossing the Border: The Price of Looking Good Reported February 07, 2008 LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Almost two million people went under the knife to look better last year. But as medical costs skyrocket in the United States, men and women are now heading overseas to get their tummies tucked, eyes lifted and fat sucked … [Read more...]
Complementary therapies help cancer patients
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?
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...]
Out of Body Operation
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 patients
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
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...]
Helping the Body Heal Itself
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 Disease
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...]
Stem Cells Repair Osteoarthritis Damage
Stem Cells Repair Osteoarthritis Damage Reported April 15, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A partially derived stem cell that can be produced in large enough numbers to be a realistic treatment for osteoarthritis has been discovered in adult cartilage by scientists at Cardiff University in Wales, UK. The partially derived cell, also called a progenitor, is … [Read more...]
Fitness News : Women Fitness>Intuitive Eating Could be Your Best Shot at Weight Control
Intuitive Eating Could be Your Best Shot at Weight Control Reported November 24, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We know most fad diets don't produce results, but simply counting calories may not be the best way to lose weight either. New research shows taking an approach toward food, or intuitive eating, may be the best way to change your waistline. The basis of intuitive … [Read more...]
Selenium Slows HIV
Selenium Slows HIV Reported June 23, 2008 MIAMI, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every year, 40,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with HIV. More than one million Americans are currently living with the disease. Research dollars continue to go towards uncovering new therapies, but it doesnt always take a million dollar drug to have a major … [Read more...]
Live Past 100
Live Past 100 Reported August 28, 2009 DALLAS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The fountain of youth may be more attainable than you think. The average American lives 77.8 years, but the number of those living past 100 is growing. what is the secret to being a centenarian? Harold Rottenberg has made a long living out of painting. Rottenberg is 103 years … [Read more...]