Alternative Medicine

Acupuncture not helpful for stroke recovery

Acupuncture does not help speed recovery after stroke, according to an analysis of 10 trials using fake or “sham” acupuncture as a control.

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Acupuncture not helpful for inducing labor: study

Although acupuncture is promoted as a way to induce labor in women who go past their due date, a new study adds to evidence…    

Are all meditation techniques the same?

As doctors increasingly prescribe meditation to patients for stress-related disorders, scientists are gaining a better understanding of how different techniques from Buddhist, Chinese, and…    

Alternative therapies don’t help kids’ cancer stress

Massage, humor therapy and relaxation don’t seem to make life much easier for children with cancer who go through stressful bone marrow transplants, disappointed…    

Tai Chi and Qigong Show Significant Health Benefits

An across-the-board review of the health effects of Qigong and Tai Chi finds these practices offer many physical and mental health advantages with benefits…    

Acupuncture’s molecular effects pinned down

Scientists have taken another important step toward understanding just how sticking needles into the body can ease pain.

In a paper published…    

Practice Yoga and Ward Off Diabetes

Yoga is an ancient Vedic practice of various physical postures and breathing techniques to reduce stress and improve health. Yoga has been derived from…    

Pentagon tries aroma therapy to ease combat stress

The U.S. military is experimenting with aroma therapy, acupuncture and other unorthodox methods to treat soldiers traumatized by combat experiences, Defense Secretary Robert Gates…    

Iraqi doctors use acupuncture during drug shortage

Iraqi doctors faced with a shortage of drugs in a capital city hit by years of conflict have successfully used acupuncture to treat mothers…    

Music therapy fails dyslexics

There is no link between a lack of musical ability and dyslexia. Moreover, attempts to treat dyslexia with music therapy are unwarranted, according to…    

Acupuncture may be an effective treatment for post-viral infection loss of smell

Traditional Chinese acupuncture (TCA), where very thin needles are used to stimulate specific points in the body to elicit beneficial therapeutic responses, may be…    

Children with cancer often use alternative medicine

Many children undergoing treatment for cancer use herbal remedies, vitamins or other types of alternative therapies, a new research review suggests.

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Acupuncture can spread serious diseases: experts

Bacterial infections, hepatitis B and C, and possibly even HIV are being transmitted via acupuncture through the use of contaminated needles, cotton swabs and…    

Acupuncture found lacking for fibromyalgia

Acupuncture may provide some temporary pain relief for people with fibromyalgia, but does not help with fatigue, sleep problems, or physical function, according to…    

Herbal Medicines Can be Lethal, Pathologist Warns

A University of Adelaide forensic pathologist has sounded a worldwide warning of the potential lethal dangers of herbal medicines if taken in large quantities,…    

Herbal use common among pregnant women in U.S.

Roughly 1 in 10 pregnant women in the U.S. expose their unborn baby to herbal products, according to a new study.

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New York man uses ballet as therapy for Cerebral Palsy

Living with cerebral palsy, 31-year-old Gregg Mozgala has said that all his life he’s received “stares and looks” because of his uncontrolled walk caused…    

Electro-acupuncture shows promise for knee arthritis

A modern twist on traditional acupuncture may bring some pain relief to people with knee arthritis, at least in the short term, a small…    

Massage and Other Hands-on Therapies can Help Reduce Pain

Massage, manipulation and other hands-on approaches can safely and effectively help with pain management.

The January issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource…    

Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation Could Be For You

Would you like to feel better, look younger and reduce stress?

For centuries, Oriental women have used acupuncture to improve their appearance…    

Acupuncture eases tamoxifen-related hot flashes

A new study provides more evidence that acupuncture can help ease hot flashes in women with breast cancer who are being treated with the…    

A Sonata a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

The music they listen to doesn’t have any lyrics that tell them to grow, but new research from Tel Aviv University finds that premature…    

Acupuncture reduces hot flashes, improves sex drive for breast cancer patients

Not only is acupuncture as effective as drug therapy at reducing hot flashes in breast cancer patients, it has the added benefit of potentially…    

A little Mozart might benefit preemies’ growth

The sounds of Mozart might help slow premature infants’ metabolism, potentially helping them to put on needed weight, a study published Monday suggests.

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Tai Chi has major benefits for arthritic knees

People suffering from creaky knees may want to give Tai Chi a try.

In a study, researchers found that practicing the Chinese…