Hypnosis For Pain Relief
April 14th, 2010
For women with breast cancer, hypnosis can aid in alleviating the pain and discomfort associated with breast cancer treatment, according to a new Buffalo School of Social Work study.
Among 124 women with metastatic breast cancer, those assigned to a treatment group receiving instruction and practice in hypnosis and group psychotherapy were better able to moderate […]
Acupuncture And Pain Relief
April 13th, 2010
Acupuncture has a significant effect on neural structures and pain processing in the brain, according to a new study from the University of York and the Hull York Medical School.
Understanding the effects of acupuncture on the brain may lead to a better understanding of the mechanisms of acupuncture and a greater acceptability of the […]
Chronic Pain And Prescription Drug Abuse
April 5th, 2010
Individuals experiencing chronic pain are often undertreated as physicians increasingly fail to provide effective pain management treatment, either due to inadequate training, personal biases or fear of prescription drug abuse, according to Kathryn Hahn, a pharmaceutical expert.
Hahn, a researcher in pain management from the College of Pharmacy at Oregon State University, believes consumers must become […]
Alternative Therapies For Breast Cancer Patients
April 2nd, 2010
Complementary and alternative therapies, such as acupuncture, massage, reflexology, diet supplements, and vitamins are popular therapies for women recovering from breast cancer, says Gwen Wyatt, a Michigan State University researcher who is working to create a support intervention for women in breast cancer treatment.
“Quality of life is a research priority as it pertains to […]
Acupuncture During Pregnancy
March 30th, 2010
Acupuncture can be an effective treatment for depression during pregnancy. Nearly 20 percent of women experience symptoms of depression during pregnancy. Treating depression during pregnancy poses difficulties because women are often reluctant to take anti-depressants and other medications.
Women who receive acupuncture during pregnancy experience a significant decrease in depression severity. Acupuncture treatment for depression during […]
Stress Management And Acupuncture For Hypertension
March 29th, 2010
Adding the relaxation response, a stress-management approach, to other lifestyle interventions may significantly improve treatment of hypertension.
Among participants in a study conducted at the Massachusetts General Hospital Hypertension Program and the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine, those who received relaxation response training were more than twice as likely to successfully eliminate at least one […]
Benefits Of Omega-6 Fatty Acids
March 25th, 2010
Omega-6 fatty acids, found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds, are a beneficial part of a healthy eating plan.
Individuals should aim for at least 5 to 10 percent of calories from omega-6 fatty acids. Most people get enough of these oils in the foods they are currently eating, such as nuts, cooking oils and salad […]
Exercise And Reduced Carbohydrates For Weight Loss
March 24th, 2010
Many of the health benefits of aerobic exercise are due to the most recent exercise session, rather than weeks or months of exercise training. These health benefits are greatly affected by the food eaten after exercise.
“Differences in what you eat after exercise produce different effects on the body’s metabolism,” says Jeffrey Horowitz of the […]
Chinese Herbal Medicine And Pregnancy
March 23rd, 2010
Nearly 1 in 10 pregnant women in the U.S. utilize herbal products, according to a new CDC study. Usage is highest among women in the first three months of pregnancy.
For the study, data was assessed from 4,239 mothers who delivered with no major birth defects from 1998 to 2004. The study sample is believed […]
Treatments For Back Pain
March 22nd, 2010
General practitioners frequently treat patients experiencing low back pain in a manner that does not match health care endorsed by international clinical guidelines.
Low back is among the most frequent reasons for a general practitioner visit. A large body of medical literature on low back pain management, including trials and reviews, makes practical guidelines an […]