Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today

FDA Warns Consumers On Sexual Enhancement Products

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:00:00 PST

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that Stiff Nights, a product marketed as a dietary supplement for sexual enhancement, contains an ingredient that can dangerously lower blood pressure and is illegal. Over the past several years, the FDA has found

Yoga May Be Effective For Chronic Low Back Pain In Minority Populations

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 PST

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Boston Medical Center found that yoga may be more effective than standard treatment for reducing chronic low back pain in minority populations. This study appears in the November issue of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. Low back pain is common in the United States, resulting in substantial disability and cost to society.

Prayer Treatments Covered In Health Care Reform Bills

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:00:00 PST

Prayer treatments may get a boost in health care legislation, raising debate about what constitutes healing and the separation of church and state. The

Interim Study Data Demonstrate Eligen(R) B12 Oral Formulation Achieves Comparable Results To B12 Injection

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:00:00 PST

Emisphere Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB:EMIS) announced that interim data from an ongoing study demonstrated its high-dose oral Eligen® B12 (1000mcg) performed as well as or better than B12 injections in individuals with Vitamin B12 deficiency. Normal levels of serum B12 and active B12 were achieved by 100 percent of those study participants who have currently taken Eligen® B12 (1000mcg) 15 days into the 90-day study when the first blood samples were taken.

FDA: Procter & Gamble Unlawfully Marketing Two Vicks Cold And Flu Medicines Containing Vitamin C

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent a warning letter to Procter & Gamble notifying the company that its Vicks DayQuil Plus Vitamin C and Vicks Nyquil Plus Vitamin C are illegally marketed combinations of drug ingredients and a dietary ingredient. Both of the over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, which contain vitamin C in addition to several drug ingredients, are marketed as treatments for cold and flu symptoms.

New Study Reviews Science Behind Efficacy Of Biofield Therapies - Reiki, Therapeutic Touch And Healing Touch

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:00:00 PST

Biofield therapies, which claim to use subtle energy to stimulate the body's healing process, are promising complementary interventions for reducing the intensity of pain in a number of conditions, reducing anxiety for hospitalized patients and reducing agitated behaviors in dementia, over and above what standard treatments can achieve. However, longer-term effects are less clear. Dr. Shamini Jain, from the UCLA Division of Cancer Prevention and Control Research, and Dr.

Tai Chi Exercise Reduces Knee Osteoarthritis Pain In The Elderly

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST

Researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine have determined that patients over 65 years of age with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who engage in regular Tai Chi exercise improve physical function and experience less pain. Tai Chi (Chuan) is a traditional style of Chinese martial arts that features slow, rhythmic movements to induce mental relaxation and enhance balance, strength, flexibility, and self-efficacy.

Natural Products Foundation Representatives Meet With Federal Regulators On Truth In Advertising Campaign

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST

The Natural Products Foundation (NPF) recently met with officials from both U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to turn over the names of 10 companies that have continued to make drug or disease claims in their advertising and other promotional materials. These meetings were part of an ongoing effort through the foundation's Truth in Advertising (TIA) program, which aims to first educate advertisers to help them bring their advertising into compliance.

Mortality Rates Reduced Among Children Whose Mothers Received Iron-folic Acid Supplements

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00:00 PST

Offspring whose mothers had been supplemented with iron-folic acid during pregnancy had dramatically reduced mortality through age 7, according to researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Researchers found that other supplement combinations, including the multiple micronutrient supplement, did not confer the same benefit. Nearly 40 percent of pregnant women worldwide are estimated to be anemic.

More People Rely On Alternative Medicine

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 PST

As consumers look to save money in a tough economy, many turn to alternative health care options. CBS 4 reports: "Health care costs are soaring. Thousands of people are without jobs and without the benefits afforded them. Now, those people are turning to preventative or alternative measures. ...

Propolis Has Proved To Be A Product With Ability To Have Beneficial Effects For Health

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:00:00 PST

Growing concerns about health has caused the scientific community to focus their interest on investigating functional foods which contribute to boosting the prevention and reduction of the risk of suffering from certain illnesses. The benefits of this product lies in its composition and, thus, its study, identification and subsequent extraction provides a useful tool which enables making high added-value products, given their high concentration of biologically active compounds.

Yoga And Tai Chi As Pathways To Better Health

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:00:00 PST

For an investment of 20 minutes each morning, the payback is reduced stress, a sense of calm and peace, improved strength, limberness, better immune function and lower blood pressure. It's not too good to be true. The investment is practicing yoga or tai chi, which were developed and revised over many centuries.

Use Of Omega-3 With Treatment For Depression In Patients With Heart Disease Does Not Appear To Provide Benefit

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00:00 PST

Contrary to the findings of some studies, new research indicates that augmenting antidepressant therapy with an omega-3 fatty acid supplement does not result in improvement in levels of depression in patients with coronary heart disease, according to a study in the October 21 issue of JAMA.

Children With Brain-Damage Often Have Cold Feet

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:00:00 PST

Many wheelchair-using children with neurological disorders have much colder hands and feet than other children, and most receive no special help even though they have had these problems for a long time, is revealed in at thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

Integrative Medicine Program Achieves Center Status

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:00:00 PST

The Program for Complementary and Integrative Medicine at Wake Forest Baptist has been renamed the Center for Integrative Medicine, reflecting the program's growth and increasing significance at the Medical Center. The program began in 2005 under the direction of Kathi J. Kemper, M.D., M.P.H., professor of pediatrics, social sciences and health policy, and family and community medicine, and the Caryl J. Guth Chair for Integrative Medicine.

Magnetic And Copper Bracelets Ineffective Against Pain Of Arthritis, Controlled Study

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:00:00 PST

After carrying out the first randomized placebo-controlled study on the use of magnetic and copper bracelets and wrist straps for relieving the pain of arthritis, researchers in the UK concluded that they were ineffective. The study was led by Stewart Richmond, a Research Fellow in the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York, and was published online on 12 October in the journal Complementary Therapies in Medicine.

High Dose Folate And B Vitamin Supplements Increase Uterine Cancer Risk

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST

Women who take large amounts of folate, vitamin B2, B6 or B12 supplements may be increasing their risk of uterine cancer, according to research presented at the 16th International Meeting of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) in Belgrade, Serbia, 11-14 October 2009.

Foundation For Chiropractic Progress Helps "Straighten Up" For World Spine Day

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PST

The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing public awareness of the benefits of chiropractic, joins the 92 national associations that are currently members of the World Federation of Chiropractic in support of World Spine Day taking place on October 16, 2009.

Caleco Pharma Corp. Announces Initiation Of Clinical Studies Of Lamiridosin (a Dietary Supplement)

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:00:00 PST

Caleco Pharma Corp. (the "Company") (OTCBB:CAEH)(FRANKFURT:T3R)(WKN:AON9YO) is pleased to announce that, in collaboration with Puleva Biotech S.A. ("Biotech"), a publicly listed Spanish Corporation engaged in the business of research, development and commercialization of health related products, it is initiating a clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness of "Lamiridosin", a dietary supplement that the Company is in the process of developing.

Transcendental Meditation Reduces Stress, Improves Mental Health Among Women With Breast Cancer

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:00:00 PST

Women with breast cancer reduced stress and improved their mental health and emotional well being through the Transcendental Meditation technique, according to a new study published in the of the peer-reviewed Integrative Cancer Therapies (Vol. 8, No. 3: September 2009).

International Complementary Medicine Conference Set For University Of Queensland

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:00:00 PST

An international conference to be held at The University of Queensland later this month is set to scrutinise research into complementary medicine (CM) and its role in health care. The Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Health, the Hon. Mark Butler will open the conference.

Chinese Herbal Medicines For Preventing Diabetes In High Risk People

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:00:00 PST

More research is required to establish whether Chinese herbal medicines can reduce the likelihood of developing diabetes, according to Cochrane Researchers. Although herbal medicines are widely used in Asian countries to treat pre-diabetes (impaired glucose tolerance or IGT), the precursor of the disease, researchers say there is still not enough hard scientific evidence to confidently recommend their use.

Natural Products Association, Virgo Publishing To Conduct In-depth GMP Training Before SupplySide West

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:00:00 PST

Are you ready for a visit from FDA? FDA promises a significant increase in GMP inspections in 2009 and if your company has more than 20 employees, your company could be one of them! An Advanced Course on the FDA GMPs for Dietary Supplements will be offered at SupplySide West in Las Vegas in November.

Tai Chi May Be An Effective Treatment For Dizziness, Balance Issues

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:00 PST

Tai Chi, a form of Chinese martial arts often practiced for its health benefits, may be an effective treatment option for patients who suffer from dizziness and balance disorders (also known as vestibular disorders).

Alternative Medicine Use Increasing For Patients Suffering With Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:00 PST

A new study suggests that a growing segment of patients are turning to complementary and alternative medical therapies to help treat the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS).

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