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as a standalone treatment,...
, whether it pierced the skin or not, eased chronic lower back pain in a group of adult patients. "All were superior to usual care," said Daniel Cherkin, lead author of a report published...
is just as good as standard medication to ease hot flashes and other uncomfortable symptoms in women undergoing breast cancer treatment. And as an added bonus, the needle treatment may boost the patient's sex...
relieves the indigestion and heartburn that bother many women as their pregnancy progresses, a new Brazilian study shows. Indigestion is common during pregnancy, with...
may help relieve shortness of breath during activity, Japanese researchers suggest. COPD is a progressive lung condition that makes...
. Medical experts believe that this ancient therapy from China, which involves placing numerous thin needles at certain points in the body, can help improve fertility in both men and...
-- may provide quick relief. One in 20 people suffer from odontophobia -- severe anxiety about dentistry -- and a third of all peopl...
alongside standard treatment can help alleviate some of the crippling fatigue that often accompanies the disease, according to a new study. The magnitude....
can be a safe treatment for children, new research suggests. In an analysis of 37 studies or case reports, Canadian researchers found that in over 1,400 children treated...
might help reduce the hot flashes that frequently affect prostate cancer patients while they're on hormone therapy, a small study suggests. The findings don't confirm...
could do for four-footed patients. But hundreds of successful cases later, "it's far surpassed my expectations," said Alvarez, who...
and exercise may help women better handle the symptoms and risks that come with hormone imbalances caused by certain ovarian cysts, Swedish researchers report. About one in 10 women of reproductive age have polycysti...
and exercise may bring some relief to the one in 10 women of childbearing age who suffer from a common endocrine disease called polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). ...
reduces severe dry mouth (xerostomia) among patients receiving radiation for head and neck cancer, a small pilot study suggests. "The quality of life in patients with radiation-induced xerostomia......
, which originated in China more than 2,000 years ago, increased...
alters the way that the brain perceives and processes pain, a finding that suggests the traditional Chinese treatment can effectively relieve pain, according to a new study. German researchers used functional...
may help reduce the severity of hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause, according to a small study. The research included 53 postmenopausal women, with about half...
increases the binding......
pain studies that included more than 3,000 patients....
, researchers from the University of Hong Kong say. In a commentary, published online March 19 in BMJ, Patrick Woo and his colleagues.....
may help people who lose their sense of smell after a viral infection, researchers say. In a new study, 15 patients with post-viral olfactory dysfunction (PVOD) had 10 weekly, 30-minute sessions...
, Korean belly bowls, kyukaku (Japanese: cupping), kyutoshin (Japanese: moxa ...
point stimulation, acustimulation wristbands, EA, electroacupuncture, Neiguan point (P6), portable TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation), shiatsu, TAES, TEAS, transcut...
, Asian bodywork, ayurveda, craniosacral therapy, crystal therapy, cupping, distant healing, faith healing, healing touch (therapeutic touch), light therapy, magnet therapy, meditation, moxibustion, muscle testing, music therapy, photother...
, acustimulation, Asian body work, chi kung, cupping, electroacupuncture, energy-based bodywork, macrobiotics, moxibustion, feng shui, m...
, coining,...
, chi kung, Chinese herbal medicine, Chinese herbs, Chinese nutrition therapy, Chinese patent rem...
, acupressure and dietary changes may spell significant relief for patients battling chronic sinusitis, a new pilot study suggests. T...
, acute ankle inversion sprains, acute care for elders, adaptive device and equipment use, adaptive devices, adjusting joint...
. The practice of naturopathic medicine emerges from six underlying principles of healing. These principles are based on the object...
and more). In summary, the updated guidelines say: Fiber products -- including psyllium, anti-spasmodic medications...
massage, Alexander technique, anthroposophic therapies, aromatherapy massage, Aston patterning, augmented soft-tissue mobilization, automated ma...
-like TENS, auricular TENS, CODETRON, electronic muscle stimulators, electroanalgesia, peripheral nerve stimulation, sensory afferent stimulation (SAS), TES (transcutaneous electrical stimulation), TNS ...
, acutherapy, AMMA® therapy, Ampaku, Ampuku® therapy, anma (amma), anmo (an-mo, an mo), Ayurvedic (marma) massage therapy, Chi Nei Tsang, Chinese reflexology, Hoshino therapy®, Kerala kalari massage, Indian hea...
and Chinese herbology are th...
and Chinese herbology are th...
to specific points ...
-based approach and was developed to refine homeopathic prescriptions. ED...
), metamorphic technique, microrelfexology (ear, foot and hand reflexology), Original Ingham Method®, reflexology workout, reflextherapy...
- pain relief; Hypnosis - pain relief; Guided imageryAlternative medicine refers to treatments that are used instead of conventional (standard) ones. If you use an alternative treatment along with conventional medicine or therapy, it's co...
, affirmations, body tapping, chi, EFT, emotional freedom technique, Gary Craig, meridians, meridians, Roger Callahan, tapping, TCM, traditional Chinese medicine. Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also called tappi...
, talk to your doctor and look for an acupuncturist who...
, centro-square ...
-moxibustion, aglycones, Allheilkraut, American ginseng (AG), American wild ginseng, Araliaceae (family), Asian ginseng, Asiatic ginse...
, Kampo, moxa, moxibustion, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), traditional Japanese medicine. Kampo is a Japanese thought and treatment system of illness. Kampo developed after traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) was brought to Japan from ...
plus probiotics may help prevent asthma attacks in school-aged children with intermittent or mild persistent asthma. More research with probiotics alone is needed. C Bacterial vaginosis (during pregnancy) Vaginal suppositor...
for temporomandibular disorders. Further research is needed in this field. C Fractures (hip) Preliminary evidence shows that suppl...
, archetype, Book of Changes, Carl Jung, chi, Chinese, Chinese medicine, Classic of Changes, Confucianism, Fu His, herbs, I Jing (Chinese), moxibustion, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, psychosomatics, qi, Taoism, TCM, traditional Chinese me...
. Acupressure techniques are widely practiced internationally for relaxation, wellness promotion, and the treatment of various health co...
, allergies, allergy testing, electroacupunture, electrodermal testing, EAV, EDT, energetic pathology. A Vega test is a method employed to identify allergens or disease of the human body. Vega testing was created by Dr. Reinholdt Voll, a G...
points, or other locations that the practitioner chooses after a careful evaluation. Sometimes injections may be given at a very shallow point under the skin, and sometimes an injection may be...
: a preliminary report. Acupunct Electrother Res 2005;30(1-2):1-14. View Abstract Mas MR, Isik AT, Yamanel L, et al. Antioxidant treatment with taurine ameliorate...
, brujos, curandera, curandero, folk healers, homeopathy, Latin American folk medicine, Latin American healing, Mexican American healing tradition, Native American healing tradition, prayer, spirits, spiritual medicine. Curanderismo is a M...
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points on the body to treat physical conditions. Mugwort is carefully harvested, dried and aged, and then shaped into a cigar-like roll. This "moxa" is burned close to the skin to heat the speci...
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, may safely and effectively help treat chronic eczema, a new report finds. Use of Erka Shizheng Herbal Tea, a bath additive, creams...
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treatment. This formula is generally not recommended for long-term use in Kampo or TCM. The use of sho seiryu...
, antioxidant, appetite stimulant, asthma, blood disorders, bone substitute, cancer prevention, cough, cupping therapy, dandruff, deafness, diabetes, digestive aid, earache, gallbladder disorders, gum disease prevention, headache, human im...
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for the home." Positive influences are encouraged and...
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STRESS-FIGHTING FOODS: These 5 foods may help stabilize your anxious mood, as well as lower your blood pressure.
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and Oriental medicine. For more than 20 years, Harrison has been working and teaching in the integrative medicine and wellness fields in New York City, Chicago, and Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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-point stimulation for chemotherapy-induc...
and one on the supplement glucosamine), and 23 percent were aware of both trials. Rheumatologists (49 percent) and acupuncturists (46....
, tai chi and yoga have been shown to be effective treatments for pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, according to a study at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. Be sure to talk to your doctor before beginning compl...
, yoga, massage and herbal treatments. "Even with the high prevalence of CAM use today, most physicians still know little about nonconventional forms...
. When in the tropics, avoid swimming in fresh water. More information The U.S. Department of State...
was the most common approach (22 percent had tried it), followed by herbal therapies (17 percent) and body work (5 percent). Wealthier people were most likely to have tried the alternative therapies, the study found. A similar...
. The pressure acts to change the flow of universal chi energy, according to the Eastern belief. The study involved 88 people who experienced...
. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs should adopt a new strategy of creating "CMI champions" to help its health care providers better assist....
also increase the risk of infection.Perichondritis can cause severe damage to the ear structure if it becomes chondritis -- infection of the cartilage itself.A painful, red ear is the most common symptom. At first the ...
, said Mayer. Still, she added, "This is a disappointing study in that it didn't confirm what we had previously seen, but it supports...
or biofeedback. In some cases, people with chronic headaches can benefit from counseling if the headaches stem from stress or anxiety,....
, and relaxation exercises. However, none of these therapies have been proven beneficial.Many patients respond to treatment. However, others do not get relief even afte...
, diet, glucosamine and over-the-counter drugs. Use cautiously in those with infectious skin disease, rash, or open wounds; immediate...
, but found that the evidence to support its use against menopausal symptoms is mixed at best. Dr. Lila E. Nachtigall is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at New York University Langone Medical...
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, Pilates or herbal medicines. "No one has really done this sort of analysis before, so when I saw our results I was authentically.....
, which are not part of conventional medicine. "The bottom line is that Americans spend a lot of money on CAM products, classes...
and homeopathy. The use of complementary and alternative medicine is on the rise among children, according to background information in the article. Other research has found that children with r...
, the researchers noted. But as a treatment for back pain, it is not usually covered by health insurance in the United States. Manchikanti noted that in Great Britain such...
, psychology, nutrition and restorative yoga." According to Domar, cognitive behavioral therapy, in which patients learn how......
may provide better relief for chronic headaches.Botox (botulinum toxin) is becoming popular as a treatment for chronic daily headach...
, acupressure, bathing in distilled water and various types of animal therapy, among them. One mother, Law said, had tried 68 different method...
) to reduce their own anxiety.Other considerations:Ask your health care provider to limit the number of strangers entering and l...
points were used in bee venom therapy. Depending on the disease that is being treated, bee venom can be used in a cream, liniment, ointment or inj...
. Sometimes a few visits will help your back or neck pain.Cold packs and heat therapy may help your pain during flare-ups.A number of different medications can help with your b...
may provide short-term pain relief for people with OA.S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe, pronounced "Sammy") is a man-made form of a natural byproduct of the amino acid methionine. It has been marketed as a remedy fo...
points (called moxibustion). The doctor should always ask about alternative healing practices.If you think a child is in immediat...
) to reduce their own anxiety.Other considerations:Your child will probably resist the procedure and may even try to run away. A...
specialistTry relaxation techniques such as yoga, tai chi, or meditationUse water-based lubricants during sexual intercoursePostmeno...
with contaminated instruments (the risk is very low with licensed, commercial tattoo facilities)Received blood, blood products, or...
with unclean needles or instrumentsShared needles during drug useShared personal items (such as toothbrushes, razors, and nail clip...
, or someone who does spinal manipulation (a chiropractor, osteopathic doctor, or physical therapist). Sometimes a few visits will help with neck pain.Cold packs and heat therapy m...
) to reduce their own anxiety.Other considerations:Ask your provider to limit the number of strangers entering and leaving the r...
) to reduce their own anxiety.Other considerations:Ask your health care provider to limit the number of strangers entering and l...
, or someone who does spinal manipulation (a chiropractor, osteopathic doctor, or physical therapist). Sometimes a few visits with these specialists will help back pain.You may nee...
meridian system, which are the lines of energy that direct all of the body's function in the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) system of health and healing. Further, functional neurology has be...
, biofeedback, and hypnotherapy has also been reported. U.S. pediatricians on the whole are reportedly open to CAM therapies, but conversations about CAM are most often initiated by patients and their parents. One study pub...
. In recent years, the medical community has directed an increasing amount of attention to the role of music and soothing sounds in patient qua...
, or someone who does spinal manipulation (a chiropractor, osteopathic doctor, or physical therapist). Sometimes a few visits to these specialists will help back pain.Many people w...
, yoga, t'ai chi, and Feldenkrais. AAOHN J 1993;41(7):349-351. View Abstract
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and yin tui na in Parkinson's disease outpatients: a pilot study on efficacy, tolerability, and quality of life. J Altern Complement Med 2006 May;12(4):395-9. View Abstract Hui PN, Wan M, Chan WK, et ...
in treating alcohol withdrawal symptoms. More study is needed in this area. C Alopecia areata (hair loss) Alopecia areata is a disorder in which the body's immune syst...
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. Additional research is needed to fully understand danshen's effects on tinnitus. C Weight loss One study using a combination product t...
, hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, and relaxation therapy. Some individuals simply pick a quit date and stick with it. In the past few decades, th...
needles). In some types of traditional Chinese medicine, magnets are believed to set up specific patterns of flow of the body's life f...
, cognitive behavior therapy, couples therapy, and aversion therapy. Drug treatments for alcohol craving: Several prescription drugs are available in the Unit...
and spirituality-focused group therapy for the treatment of HIV-positive drug users: a preliminary study. J Psychoactive Drugs 2005 Dec;37(4):385-90. View Abstract Mohr DC, Hart SL, Julian L, et al. Telephone-administered psychotherapy fo...
