Alternative Medicine News

November 29, 2023

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Cheap Medicines Prevented Migraine as Well as Expensive Ones

Nov. 17, 2023 — A new study sheds light on what works best to prevent migraine attacks, and surprisingly, cheaper medicines worked as well as the expensive ...

For Epilepsy, Yoga May Be Good for Your Mind

Nov. 8, 2023 — For people with epilepsy, doing yoga may help reduce feelings of stigma about the disease along with reducing seizure frequency and anxiety, according to new ...

Heated Yoga May Reduce Depression Symptoms, According to Recent Clinical Trial

Oct. 23, 2023 — In a randomized controlled clinical trial of adults with moderate-to-severe depression, those who participated in heated yoga sessions experienced significantly greater reductions in depressive ...

Omega Watch: Researchers Develop New Blood Test for Measuring Levels of Critical Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Oct. 12, 2023 — Researchers have discovered a convenient new way to track levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the bloodstream, making it much easier to access information that is critical to cardiovascular and ...

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Socioeconomic Status May Be an Uneven Predictor of Heart Health

Sep. 13, 2023 — The benefits of four measures of socioeconomic status (education, income, employment status and health insurance) on ideal heart health were greater for non-Hispanic white adults compared to Black, ...

Ceramic Tea Set Glazing Affects Health Benefits of Tea, Finds New Study

Sep. 11, 2023 — Tea contains flavonoids such as catechins, which have numerous health benefits. Now, researchers reveal that the glazing on ceramic tea sets plays a crucial role in retaining the beneficial ...

Exercise Training and Yoga Can Help Improve Lung Function in Adults With Asthma

Aug. 11, 2023 — Yoga and breathing control practices, in combination with aerobic training, are particularly key exercises for asthmatic people seeking to improve ...

New Study Using Human Fibroid Cells Supports Use of Green Tea Compound as Treatment for Uterine Fibroids

July 12, 2023 — In a pre-clinical, proof-of-concept study, researchers found that epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a green tea compound with powerful antioxidant ...

Traditional Medicine Plant Could Combat Drug-Resistant Malaria

May 11, 2023 — Much of what is now considered modern medicine originated as folk remedies or traditional, Indigenous practices. These customs are still alive today, and they could help address a variety of ...

Innovative Breathing Aid Developed

Mar. 10, 2023 — One in 10 adults suffer from the debilitating effects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Research around a new breathing device developed by pulmonologists offers promise for improving ...

U.S. Study of Intravenous Mistletoe Extract to Treat Advanced Cancer

Feb. 22, 2023 — Researchers completed what is believed to be the first phase I trial of intravenous Helixor M in the U.S. aimed at determining dosing for subsequent clinical trials and to evaluate ...

Discovery of Anti-Cancer Chemistry Makes Skullcap Fit for Modern Medicine

Jan. 19, 2023 — The evolutionary secrets that enable the medicinal herb known as barbed skullcap to produce cancer fighting compounds have been ...

Drinking 2 or More Cups of Coffee Daily May Double Risk of Heart Death in People With Severe Hypertension

Dec. 21, 2022 — Drinking two or more cups of coffee a day was associated with twice the risk of death from cardiovascular disease among people with severe ...

Adding Yoga to Regular Exercise Improves Cardiovascular Health and Wellbeing

Dec. 8, 2022 — A three-month pilot study of patients with hypertension demonstrates that adding yoga to a regular exercise training regimen supports cardiovascular ...

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New Study Reveals Anti-Cancer Properties in Kencur Ginger

Aug. 28, 2023 — Scientists have verified the anticancer effects of Kencur, a tropical plant of the ginger family, mainly grown in Southeast Asia, in cell and animal experiments. They found that Kencur extract and ...

Some Benefits, Potential Risks With Alternative Medicines for Heart Failure

Dec. 8, 2022 — A new American Heart Association scientific statement outlines research on complementary and alternative therapies for heart ...

Green Tea Extract May Harm Liver in People With Certain Genetic Variations

Dec. 1, 2022 — A new analysis showed that early signs of liver damage from high-dose green tea extract were somewhat predicted by one variation in a genotype and strongly predicted by another ...

How Women Can Reduce the Risk of Hip Fracture

Nov. 28, 2022 — Increasing intake of protein and drinking regular cups of tea or coffee is a way women could reduce their risk of suffering a hip fracture, according to new research. Food scientists have found that ...

Put the Kettle On! How Black Tea (and Other Favorites) May Help Your Health Later in Life

Nov. 22, 2022 — A daily cup of tea could help you to enjoy better health late in life -- however if you're not a tea drinker, there are other things you can add to your diet. The key is flavonoids, which are ...

Genetic Background Has an Effect on the Metabolism of Essential Fatty Acids

Nov. 18, 2022 — Genetic background has an effect on the metabolism of the essential polyunsaturated fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid, a recent study ...

Gossypetin Found in Hibiscus May Beat Alzheimer's Disease

Nov. 16, 2022 — A research team has verified that gossypetin activates immune cells in the brain that clear A beta, which triggers Alzheimer's ...

Tracing the Origin of Kampo, Japan's Traditional Medicine

Nov. 11, 2022 — Popular alternative Japanese medicine, Kampo, can trace its origins back to China. Researchers suggest, Jianzhen or Ganjin, the famous 8th century Chinese monk responsible for introducing the ...

Multiple Stressors Contributed to Physician Burnout During First Wave of COVID-19 in the U.S.

Nov. 10, 2022 — Front-line physicians who cared for COVID-19 patients during the first wave of the pandemic in New York City and New Orleans reported multiple factors that contributed to their occupational stress ...

Lower Mortality Rates for Men 50-Plus Who Attend Religious Services, Study Suggests

Sep. 29, 2022 — Can regularly attending religious services actually extend your life? A new study suggests that men of color are discovering life affirming -- and life extending -- rewards of belonging to a ...

How a Japanese Herbal Medicine Protects the Gut Against Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Aug. 22, 2022 — Researchers report on the effects of a common herbal remedy on inflammatory bowel disease. A new study shows that DKT -- an herbal medicine containing ginger, pepper, ginseng, and maltose -- reduced ...

Study Finds That Sound Plus Electrical Body Stimulation Has Potential to Treat Chronic Pain

Aug. 11, 2022 — A team has found that electrical stimulation of the body combined with sound activates the brain's somatosensory cortex, increasing the potential for using the technique to treat chronic pain ...

People With Poor Sleep Behaviors May Be at Risk for Fatty Liver Disease

July 28, 2022 — People with sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy sleep behaviors could develop fatty liver disease, according to new ...

Green Tea Extract Promotes Gut Health, Lowers Blood Sugar

July 26, 2022 — New research in people with a cluster of heart disease risk factors has shown that consuming green tea extract for four weeks can reduce blood sugar levels and improve gut health by lowering ...

Sitting Tai Chi Exercises Improved Recovery Outcomes for Older Stroke Survivors

Apr. 7, 2022 — A study found that after three months of practicing a modified form of Tai Chi in which participants are seated, stroke survivors had improved hand and arm function, sitting balance, mental health ...

Researchers Look to Licorice for Promising Cancer Treatments

Apr. 6, 2022 — A research review into molecular insights of a licorice-derived substance called glycyrrhizin for preventing or treating cancer suggests further research could lead to specific agents for clinical ...

Spirituality Can Improve Quality of Life for Heart Failure Patients, Study Finds

Mar. 28, 2022 — Numerous studies have shown that spirituality can help improve quality of life for people with chronic diseases like cancer. According to a literature review, spirituality can also have a positive ...

COVID-19: Tannic Acid Targets Key Stages in the Fight Against SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Mar. 9, 2022 — Researchers believe that tannic acid plays a role in inhibiting three important molecular pathways involved in the SARS-CoV-2 ...

Study Strengthens Case That Vitamins Cannot Treat COVID-19

Feb. 17, 2022 — A meta-analysis of 26 studies that included more than 5,600 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 has found that taking immune-boosting micronutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc do not ...

A Possible Cure for Sickle Cell?

Feb. 16, 2022 — Sickle cell anemia is an inherited blood disorder where red blood cells become sickle/crescent shaped. It causes frequent infections, swelling in the hands and legs, pain, severe tiredness and ...

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