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Health Benefits Of Ginseng
Friday, October 30th, 2009
Several species of the genus Panax are referred to as ginseng. A root herb which promotes longevity and vitality, ginseng can reduce fatigue and protect against illness.
In Chinese herbal formulas, ginseng is used as a yang, or energy tonic. Chinese herbal practitioners often use ginseng to strengthen qi and increase stamina. Ginseng has been […]
Obesity Levels in U.S. Underestimated
Friday, September 18th, 2009
Obesity in the United States is significantly underestimated. A recent study analyzed data from health surveys, which are used to estimate obesity levels in states. Because people tend to provide incorrect information about their weight and height, especially in telephone surveys, the Harvard researchers concluded that estimates of obesity in individual states have been to […]
Top Three Preventable Health Hazards
Monday, September 14th, 2009
High blood pressure, smoking and being overweight are the leading preventable health risk factors in the United States, according to a recent study from the University of Toronto and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington.
The researchers found that high blood pressure is responsible for 395,000 premature deaths each […]
Six in Ten Americans Believe Influenza Outbreak Likely
Friday, September 11th, 2009
Approximately six in ten Americans (59 percent) believe it is likely that there will be widespread cases of influenza A (H1N1) this coming fall or winter, according to a recent Harvard survey.
“These results suggest Americans are likely to support public health officials in prioritizing preparations for the possibility of a serious H1N1 outbreak in […]
CAM Therapies for Wellness
Friday, July 31st, 2009
NCCAM (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine) classifies complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies into five categories:
Mind-Body Interventions: Mind-body medicine uses a variety of techniques designed to enhance the mind’s capacity to affect bodily function and symptoms. Some techniques that were considered CAM in the past have become mainstream (for example, patient support groups […]
Health Benefits of Inositol
Friday, July 24th, 2009
Inositol is a nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body requires to maintain healthy functioning of cell membranes. Inositol promotes hair growth, stabilizes estrogen levels and can reduce blood cholesterol.
A naturally occurring nutrient, inositol is present in the diet from various sources, such as brown rice, legumes, cereals, peas, wheat bran, nuts, […]
CAM Training Provides Health Care Students with Balanced Outlook
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
According to a national consumer survey conducted by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), almost two-thirds of people have used some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
CAM training for conventional health care students can result in a balanced outlook which improves their ability to provide objective, evidence-based advice to patients.
Dr. […]
Acupuncture for Infertility
Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Acupuncture, often combined with Chinese herbal medicine, has been used to treat causes of infertility. Acupuncture can address imbalances that affect fertility such as hyperthyroidism (over-functioning) and hypothyroidism (under-functioning).
Although acupuncture can be used as a primary fertility therapy, it may also be combined with traditional medical treatments. Acupuncture for fertility treatment produces virtually no […]
Acupuncture for Indigestion During Pregnancy
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
Maintaining healthy digestion is an essential component of general health and well being. Acupuncture can restore healthy functioning of the digestive system. Acupuncture also treats the symptoms associated with digestive imbalance, such as dry skin, fatigue, concentration difficulties, muscle cramps, and low energy.
A new study indicates that acupuncture can be beneficial in reducing symptoms of […]
Broccoli for Stomach Ailments
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
Consuming two to three ounces of broccoli sprouts or broccoli per day may protect against the onset of stomach cancer and ulcers, according to a new Japanese study.
Diets that include daily amounts of broccoli have previously been proven to reduce the risk of cancer of the lung, bladder, skin, and esophagus. Although a small study, […]