Alternative Treatments

Vitamin D Tempers Depression In Older Women

Posted Wed, 2011/08/31 - 21:08 by Fred Lee

Prevention, Mind and body, Alternative Treatments

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A new study suggests that higher levels of vitamin D may be effective in treating and preventing depression.

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A Spicy Way To Treat Sinus Inflammation

Posted Wed, 2011/08/31 - 03:54 by Fred Lee

Prevention, Alternative Treatments

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The active compound in chili peppers has been shown to be effective in treating sinus inflammation.

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Turmeric Helps Protect Against Damage From Strokes

Posted Wed, 2011/02/16 - 21:36 by Fred Lee

Alternative Treatments, Conditions & Diseases

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A new compound derived from turmeric has been found to be effective in treating strokes in animal models.

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New Guidelines To Prevent Falls In Seniors Encourage Tai Chi And Fewer Meds

Posted Wed, 2011/01/19 - 06:00 by Fred Lee

Patient Insider, Prevention, Alternative Treatments

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New guidelines designed to protect seniors from falling injuries encourages Tai Chi and a reduction in the use of certain medications.

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The Sunshine Vitamin Helps Tuberculosis Recovery

Posted Wed, 2011/01/12 - 20:13 by Fred Lee

Alternative Treatments, Conditions & Diseases

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Vitamin D has been shown to help antibiotics fight off tuberculosis infections in certain individuals, thus shedding light on possible ways to treat the disease.

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Acupuncture And Lazy Eye

Posted Thu, 2011/01/06 - 21:00 by Fred Lee

Conditions & Diseases, Alternative Treatments

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Acupuncture has been found to be effective in treating lazy eye in older children, potentially replacing the need to wear an eye patch.

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Acupuncture Affects How Our Brain Registers Pain

Posted Wed, 2011/01/05 - 21:00 by Fred Lee

Mind and body, Alternative Treatments

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Using fMRI, researchers have identified a physiological basis for acupuncture's ability to help reduce pain.

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Pomegranate Juice May Prevent The Spread Of Cancer

Posted Wed, 2011/01/05 - 06:16 by Fred Lee

Alternative Treatments, Cancer

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Pomegranate juice has been found to inhibit metastasis of cancer cells in culture and may open up future therapy options for patients.

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Using Bacteria To Help Children With Stomach Pain

Posted Thu, 2010/12/23 - 21:00 by Fred Lee

Drugs & Treatments, Alternative Treatments

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Probiotic bacteria were found to help children suffering from stomach problems and irritable bowel syndrome.

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Whey Supplements Help To Lower Blood Pressure

Posted Wed, 2010/12/15 - 22:20 by Fred Lee

Alternative Treatments, Conditions & Diseases

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Whey supplements added to fruit drinks was found to lower blood pressure in individuals with hypertension.

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