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Moxibustion to treat diabetes mellitus
It’s commonly done in East Asian countries.
Researchers at Kyung Hee University, in Seoul, South Korea, reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Diabetes Mellitus, Moxibustion | Comments Off on Moxibustion to treat diabetes mellitus
Another dopey cannabis study
The left coast is a source of many useless studies of “medical” marijuana.
Here’s another from researchers at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, in Kelowna, British Columbia. (more…)
Marijuana (Cannabinoids) | Comments Off on Another dopey cannabis study
Managing heat exhaustion
The Mayo Clinic staff has written a review of heat exhaustion.
As we stagger through this summer, here’s what we should know. (more…)
A. ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL SYSTEMS | Comments Off on Managing heat exhaustion
Vitamin D and prevention of osteoporotic fractures
Writing for the California Technology Assessment Forum, Dr. Jeffrey Tice at the University of California has reviewed vitamin D and calcium as an option to lower the risk of osteoporotic fractures.
Bone Fracture, Vitamin D | Comments Off on Vitamin D and prevention of osteoporotic fractures
Drinking water to enhance weight loss
During the National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, researchers from Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg, reported that increasing water intake is an effective way to lose weight. (more…)
Obesity | Comments Off on Drinking water to enhance weight loss
Music therapy for preterm infants and mothers
Researchers at Meir Medical Center, in Kfar Saba, Israel, studied the response to live harp music therapy and kangaroo care in the neonatal intensive care unit. (more…)
Art, Music, Dance, Infants, Pregnancy | Comments Off on Music therapy for preterm infants and mothers
Another review of acupuncture to treat uremic pruritus
Uremic pruritus (itchiness) is a common, bothersome symptom in people with end-stage kidney disease that doesn’t always respond to conventional care.
Researchers at the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, in Daejeon, reviewed the evidence for acupuncture. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Kidney Disease | Comments Off on Another review of acupuncture to treat uremic pruritus