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How to Make It to the Final Whistle
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Did you watch the Super Bowl? We even got to see it in Africa. It’s such a huge event around the world now… almost as big as the World Cup for soccer, the rest of the world’s version of football. I Was Sure I Was a Goner… I’d heard in the news that chimpanzees in [...] (Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies)
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - February 8, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Dr. Al Sears Tags: Heart Health blood vessels super bowl Source Type: news
A placebo-controlled trial of Korean red ginseng extract for preventing Influenza-like illness in healthy adultsEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study is a randomized placebo controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of the KRG extract compared to placebo and will be provided valuable new information about the clinical and physiological effects of the KRG extract on reduction of ILI incidence including flu and upper respiratory tract infections. The study has been pragmatically designed to ensure that the study findings can be implemented into clinical practice if KRG extract can be shown to be an effective reduction strategy in ILI incidence. Trial Registration: NCT01478009. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - February 8, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ki-Chan HaMin-Gul KimMi-Ra OhEun-Kyung ChoiHyang-Im BackSun-Young KimEun-Ok ParkDae-Young KwonHye-Jeong YangMin-Jeong KimHee-Joo KangJu-Hyung LeeKyung-Min ChoiSoo-Wan ChaeChang-Seop Lee Source Type: research
A Rationale of Ginseng as a Novel Addition to the Antihirsutism ArmamentariumEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)
Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine - February 7, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: article Source Type: research
Your Body Knows BetterEmail this article to a colleague.
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Cardio doesn’t work. Modern fitness “experts” have been pushing the idea that cardiovascular endurance training is the only way to get fit. But your body knows better. It’s why you dread that long, boring, painful workout. So don’t do it anymore. I have something better. And it’s the opposite of “exercise.” It’s easy to do, [...] (Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies)
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - February 7, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Dr. Al Sears Tags: Fitness exercise interval PACE pace express Source Type: news
A systematic review on use of Chinese medicine and acupuncture for treatment of obesityEmail this article to a colleague.
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SummaryObesity is a major health hazard and despite lifestyle modification, many patients frequently regain any lost body weight. The use of western anti‐obesity drugs has been limited by side effects including mood changes, suicidal thoughts, and gastrointestinal or cardiovascular complications. The effectiveness and safety of traditional Chinese medicine including Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) and acupuncture provide an alternative established therapy for this medical challenge. In this systematic review, we used standard methodologies to search, review, analyse and synthesize published data on the efficacy, safety and...
Source: Obesity Reviews - February 7, 2012 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: Y. SuiH. L. ZhaoV. C. W. WongN. BrownX. L. LiA. K. L. KwanH. L. W. HuiE. T. C. ZieaJ. C. N. Chan Source Type: research
No Breast Cancer Protections From Soy Isoflavone SupplementsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Soy isoflavone supplements did not decrease breast cancer cell proliferation in a randomized clinical trial, according to a study published in Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. Lead researcher Seema A. Khan, M.D., professor of surgery at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, said the results of this study are consistent with the findings of previous studies that were designed to test cancer prevention benefits of dietary supplements. "Simply put, supplements are not food... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 7, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Breast Cancer Source Type: news
Ginsenoside Re: Its chemistry, metabolism and pharmacokineticsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Ginsenosides, the bioactive components of ginseng, can be divided into two major groups, namely 20(S)-protopanaxatriol (e.g. Re, Rg1, Rg2, and Rb3) and 20(S)-protopanaxadiol (e.g. Rb1, Rb2, Rc, and Rd). Biological and environmental factors may affect the content of ginsenosides in different parts of ginseng plant. Evidence from pharmacokinetic and metabolic studies of Re demonstrated that (1) the absorption of Re is fast in gastrointestinal tract; (2) Re may be metabolized mainly to Rh1 and F1 by intestinal microflora before absorption into blood; and (3) Re is quickly cleared from the body. (Source: Chinese Medicine)
Source: Chinese Medicine - February 7, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Dacheng PengHuashan WangChenling QuLaihua XieSheila WicksJingtian Xie Source Type: research
Diet supplements recalled on unlabeled drug worriesEmail this article to a colleague.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Healthy People Co is recalling 15 lots of seven different dietary supplements because they contain appetite suppressants or a drug for male erectile dysfunction, the Long Beach, California, company said. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 6, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
Healthy People Co. Dietary Supplements: Recall - Undeclared Drug IngredientEmail this article to a colleague.
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Recalled products pose significant risk to patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, or stroke. (Source: FDA MedWatch)
Source: FDA MedWatch - February 6, 2012 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Psychedelic drugs: more a case of 'turn off, tune in, drop out' | Johnjoe McFaddenEmail this article to a colleague.
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Magic mushrooms work by shutting down parts of the brain, not expanding the mind, according to new researchSix thousand years ago palaeolithic hunters painted images on the walls of the Selva Pascuala caves in Spain that look remarkably similar to locally abundant Psilocybe hispanica, one of the many "magic mushrooms" that contains the hallucinogen psilocybin. The same or similar mushrooms have been used throughout the ages to induce states of religious ecstasy, spiritual enlightenment, mystical meanderings or simply to have a great time. But how do they work? Timothy Leary, who famously told a generation of Americans to "...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 6, 2012 Category: Science Authors: Johnjoe McFadden Tags: Drugs Health Fungi Society Psychedelia Science Mental health Autism Psychology guardian.co.uk Comment Comment is free Source Type: news
I Found the Pearl of AfricaEmail this article to a colleague.
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I’ve been to some of the most beautiful places on Earth. But I made my home base for my trip to Africa near Kampala, Uganda, because it’s by far the most incredible landscape I’ve ever seen. It’s the heart of Africa, and it’s unique because it’s where the dense, Western forest meets the dry savannah. [...] (Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies)
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - February 6, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Dr. Al Sears Tags: Newsletter Africa rhino Source Type: news
Well: How Massage Heals Sore MusclesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Researchers have found what happens to muscles when a masseur goes to work on them. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - February 6, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By NICHOLAS BAKALAR Tags: massages Exercise Medicine and Health Muscles Research Alternative Medicine Source Type: news
Clinical Efficacy of Macrophage-Activating Chinese Mixed Herbs (MACH) in Improvement of Embryo Qualities in Women with Long-Term Infertility of Unknown Etiology.Email this article to a colleague.
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Despite the recent technological advances in in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET), a significant proportion of women still do not become pregnant after long-term infertility, whether it is originally due to older age or other undetermined factors. In the present study, macrophage activating Chinese herbs (MACH) were evaluated for their effects on embryo qualities in women who were undergoing repeated IVF-ET because of long-term infertility. Thirty women, who had significantly low rates of developing good quality cleaved embryos and did not become pregnant after three or more cycles of Assist...
Source: The American Journal of Chinese Medicine - February 5, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ushiroyama T, Yokoyama N, Hakukawa M, Sakuma K, Ichikawa F, Yoshida S Tags: Am J Chin Med Source Type: research
Clinical outcomes of traditional chinese medicine compound formula in treating sleep-disordered breathing patients.Email this article to a colleague.
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In conclusion, the TCM compound formula based on SZ + NUH could be a safe and effective option for SDB treatment.
PMID: 22298445 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Chinese Medicine)
Source: The American Journal of Chinese Medicine - February 5, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Wu YH, Wei YC, Tai YS, Chen KJ, Li HY Tags: Am J Chin Med Source Type: research
Meta-analysis of the clinical effect of ligustrazine on diabetic nephropathy.Email this article to a colleague.
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Ligustrazine, a bioactive component contained in Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort), is widely applied in the treatment of vascular diseases in China, e.g. myocardial and cerebral infarction. The aim of this study was to perform a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the clinical effect of Ligustrazine on diabetic nephropathy (DN). PUBMED, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Chinese Biological Medicine Database (CBM), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) Database, etc. were searched by computer and manual methods to identify RCTs ...
Source: The American Journal of Chinese Medicine - February 5, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Wang B, Ni Q, Wang X, Lin L Tags: Am J Chin Med Source Type: research
Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Autism via Meridian Theory.Email this article to a colleague.
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A twelve-week pilot study was conducted on 11 male children, aged five to 19 years, who had ASD (autistic symptom disorder) of varying degrees of severity. These eleven subjects were each examined three times in the 12-week period: at the first week, 6th week, and 12th week. During each examination, two sets of full-body thermographs were taken of each child, before and fifteen minutes after drinking a solution of stable water clusters with a double helix configuration. This solution of stable water clusters is called double helix water (DHW). In the before thermographs, a consistent thermal pattern of six...
Source: The American Journal of Chinese Medicine - February 5, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Lo SY Tags: Am J Chin Med Source Type: research
Herb-Drug Interaction of 50 Chinese Herbal Medicines on CYP3A4 Activity in Vitro and in Vivo.Email this article to a colleague.
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This study provides evidence of possible herb-drug interactions involved with certain single herbs.
PMID: 22298448 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Chinese Medicine)
Source: The American Journal of Chinese Medicine - February 5, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Pao LH, Hu OY, Fan HY, Lin CC, Liu LC, Huang PW Tags: Am J Chin Med Source Type: research
2 Hz Electro-Acupuncture at Yinlingquan (SP9) and Ququan (LR8) Acupoints Induces Changes in Blood Flow in the Liver and Spleen.Email this article to a colleague.
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According to the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, channels and collaterals within the body provide pathways through which qi and blood travel, and each channel or collateral is linked with a specific organ. The Yinlingquan (spleen 9, SP9) and Ququan (liver 8, LR8) acupoints represent the sea points of the spleen and liver meridians, respectively, from which qi and blood flow into their specific visceral organs. The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes in blood flow/perfusion in the liver and spleen resulting from the application of 2 Hz electro-acupuncture (EA) to the Yinlingquan...
Source: The American Journal of Chinese Medicine - February 5, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Chou WC, Liu HJ, Lin YW, Cheng CY, Li TC, Tang NY, Hsieh CL Tags: Am J Chin Med Source Type: research
Scutellaria baicalensis Attenuates Blood-Brain Barrier Disruption after Intracerebral Hemorrhage in Rats.Email this article to a colleague.
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Disruption of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) contributes to the inflammatory response and edema formation in the brain, exacerbating brain damage. The present study evaluated the effects of Scutellaria baicalensis (SR) water extracts on BBB disruption after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) in rats. ICH was induced by stereotaxic intrastriatal injection of bacterial type VII collagenase, and SR was administrated orally three times (50 mg/ml/kg) during the 48 h after ICH onset. SR treatment significantly reduced the degree of (1) hemorrhage volume and edema percentage of the ipsilateral hemisphere, (2) brain wa...
Source: The American Journal of Chinese Medicine - February 5, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Shin JW, Kang HC, Shim J, Sohn NW Tags: Am J Chin Med Source Type: research
Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of a Hypoglycemic Fraction from Cucurbita ficifolia Bouché in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes Mice.Email this article to a colleague.
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Type 2 diabetes is characterized by oxidative stress and a chronic low-grade inflammatory state, which also play roles in the pathogenesis of this disease and the accompanying vascular complications by increasing the production of free radicals and pro-inflammatory cytokines. Cucurbita ficifolia Bouché (C. ficifolia) is an edible Mexican plant whose hypoglycemic activity has been demonstrated in several experimental and clinical conditions. Recently, D-chiro-inositol has been proposed as the compound responsible for the hypoglycemic effects; however, the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential of this...
Source: The American Journal of Chinese Medicine - February 5, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Roman-Ramos R, Almanza-Perez JC, Fortis-Barrera A, Angeles-Mejia S, Banderas-Dorantes TR, Zamilpa-Alvarez A, Diaz-Flores M, Jasso I, Blancas-Flores G, Gomez J, Alarcon-Aguilar FJ Tags: Am J Chin Med Source Type: research
Anti-Fatigue Effect of Zizania caudiflora (Turczaninow) Nakai.Email this article to a colleague.
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The purpose of the present study was to investigate the anti-fatigue effect of Zizania caudiflora (Turczaninow) Nakai (ZC) and hydrolyzed ZC by malted barley (HZC) through a forced swimming test (FST) in mice. After the first measurement of immobility times, the mice were divided into control, fluoxetine, ZC, and HZC groups to match the swimming times in each group. The immobility times in the FST of the control as well as the fluoxetine, ZC, and HZC-administered groups after administration for three days were 135.3 ± 3.3,66.8 ± 3.9,120.2 ± 2.7, and 123.2 ± 2.9 sec, respectively. The immobility times i...
Source: The American Journal of Chinese Medicine - February 5, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Kim NH, Moon PD, Pak SC, Kim HM, Jeong HJ Tags: Am J Chin Med Source Type: research
An improved acute gouty arthritis rat model and therapeutic effect of rhizoma dioscoreae nipponicae on acute gouty arthritis based on the protein-chip methods.Email this article to a colleague.
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Rhizoma Dioscoreae Nipponicae (RDN) is an herbal medicine. In the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the function of RDN is to expel wind and remove dampness. Inflammatory mechanisms play an important role in the pathological process and prognosis of acute gouty arthritis (AGA). The aim of this study was to determine the specially expressed proteins through testing the proteins of the synovium in rats with AGA. The animal model of AGA was set up by Monosodium urate crystal (MSU) combined with hypoxanthine (HX), which was ameliorated in our previous experiment. Blood samples for measurement of ...
Source: The American Journal of Chinese Medicine - February 5, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Yao L, Dong W, Lu F, Liu S Tags: Am J Chin Med Source Type: research
Eucommiae Cortex Inhibits TNF-α and IL-6 Through the Suppression of Caspase-1 in Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated Mouse Peritoneal Macrophages.Email this article to a colleague.
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This study attempts to determine the effects of EC on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory responses in mouse peritoneal macrophages. The findings of the study show that EC inhibits the LPS-induced production of tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-6. Exposure to EC also reduces an inflammation-induced increase in the levels of cyclooxigenase-2 and the production of prostaglandin E(2) and nitric oxide in mouse peritoneal macrophages. Furthermore, EC suppresses the activation of nuclear factor-kappa B and caspase-1. These results provide novel insights into the pharmacological action of EC and indicate that ...
Source: The American Journal of Chinese Medicine - February 5, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Kim MC, Kim DS, Kim SJ, Park J, Kim HL, Kim SY, Ahn KS, Jang HJ, Lee SG, Lee KM, Hong SH, Um JY Tags: Am J Chin Med Source Type: research
Cimicifuga foetida L. Inhibited Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus in HEp-2 and A549 Cell Lines.Email this article to a colleague.
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Human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV) causes serious pediatric infection of the lower respiratory tract without effective therapeutic modality. Sheng-Ma-Ge-Gen-Tang (SMGGT; Shoma-kakkon-to) has been proven to be effective at inhibiting HRSV-induced plaque formation, and Cimicifuga foetida is the major constituent of SMGGT. We tested the hypothesis that C. foetida effectively inhibited the cytopathic effects of HRSV by a plaque reduction assay in both human upper (HEp2) and lower (A549) respiratory tract cell lines. Its ability to stimulate anti-viral cytokines was evaluated by an enzyme-linked immunosor...
Source: The American Journal of Chinese Medicine - February 5, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Wang KC, Chang JS, Chiang LC, Lin CC Tags: Am J Chin Med Source Type: research
Mulberry Leaf Extract Stimulates Glucose Uptake and GLUT4 Translocation in Rat Adipocytes.Email this article to a colleague.
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Mulberry (Morus alba L.) leaf tea is promoted for its health benefits and the control of diabetes in Asian nations. The blood glucose lowering activity of mulberry leaf extract (MA) has been proven; however, the molecular basis underlying this effect remains unclear. The aim of the present work is to elucidate its mechanism of the antihyperglycemic action, by examining the effect of MA on glucose uptake and the translocation of glucose transporter 4 protein (GLUT4) to the plasma membrane of adipocytes isolated from diabetic rats. The incubation of adipocytes with 5-45 μg/ml MA resulted in 31-54% increase ...
Source: The American Journal of Chinese Medicine - February 5, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Naowaboot J, Pannangpetch P, Kukongviriyapan V, Prawan A, Kukongviriyapan U, Itharat A Tags: Am J Chin Med Source Type: research
Dehydrocorydaline inhibits breast cancer cells proliferation by inducing apoptosis in mcf-7 cells.Email this article to a colleague.
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In this study, its anti-tumor potential was investigated with breast cancer line cells MCF-7 in vitro. The anti-proliferative effect of dehydrocorydaline was determined by MTT assay and the mitochondrial membrane potential (Δ Ψ m) was monitored by JC-1 staining. DNA fragments were visualized by Hoechst 33342 staining and DNA ladder assay. Apoptotic related protein expressions were measured by Western blotting. Dehydrocorydaline significantly inhibited MCF-7 cell proliferation in a dose- dependent manner, which could be reversed by a caspase-8 inhibitor, Z-IETD-FMK. Dehydrocorydaline increased DNA fragments without affect...
Source: The American Journal of Chinese Medicine - February 5, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Xu Z, Chen X, Fu S, Bao J, Dang Y, Huang M, Chen L, Wang Y Tags: Am J Chin Med Source Type: research
Mountain Ginseng Extract Exhibits Anti-Lung Cancer Activity by Inhibiting the Nuclear Translocation of NF-κB.Email this article to a colleague.
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Administration of mountain ginseng (MG) extract can restore advanced cancer to a normal state. To elucidate the mechanism by which MG extract prevents the progression of lung cancer, the processes of proliferation and death of lung cancer cells (A549) were examined after treatment with MG extract. Butanol-extracted MG (BX-MG) showed a high inhibitory effect (IC(50) = 2 mg/ml) by attenuating proliferation and inducing apoptosis in lung cancer cells. By HPLC-UV analysis of BX-MG, ginsenosides, Rb1 was identified as the most abundant ginsenoside, followed by Rg1, Re, Rc and Rb2. BX-MG induced caspase-3 depend...
Source: The American Journal of Chinese Medicine - February 5, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hwang JW, Oh JH, Yoo HS, Lee YW, Cho CK, Kwon KR, Yoon JH, Park J, Her S, Lee ZW, Jang IS, Choi JS Tags: Am J Chin Med Source Type: research
Comparative Root Protein Profiles of Korean Ginseng (Panax ginseng) and Indian Ginseng (Withania somnifera).Email this article to a colleague.
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Ginsenosides and withanolides are the secondary metabolites from Panax ginseng and Withania somnifera, respectively. These compounds have similar biological properties. Two-dimensional electrophoresis (2-DE) analysis was utilized to reveal the protein profile in the roots of both plants, with the aim of clarifying similarly- and differentially-expressed proteins. Total proteins of Korea ginseng (P. ginseng) and Indian ginseng (W. somnifera) roots were separated by 2-DE using a pH 4-7 immobilized pH gradient strip in the first dimension and 12% sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis in th...
Source: The American Journal of Chinese Medicine - February 5, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Nagappan A, Karunanithi N, Sentrayaperumal S, Park KI, Park HS, Lee do H, Kang SR, Kim JA, Senthil K, Natesan S, Muthurajan R, Kim GS Tags: Am J Chin Med Source Type: research
Mushrooms as therapeutic agentsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Mushrooms have been known for their nutritional and culinary values and used as medicines and tonics by humans for ages. In modern terms, they can be considered as functional foods which can provide health benefits beyond the traditional nutrients. There are monographs that cover the medicinal and healing properties of some individual traditional mushrooms. There has been a recent upsurge of interest in mushrooms not only as a health food which is rich in protein but also as a source of biologically active compounds of medicinal value which include complementary medicine/dietary supplements for anticancer, antiviral, hepat...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia - February 5, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Complementary and alternative medicine in inflammatory bowel diseaseEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - February 5, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: A. BuissonL. Peyrin‐Biroulet Tags: Invited Commentary Source Type: research
Andrographolide sensitizes cisplatin-induced apoptosis via suppression of autophagosome-lysosome fusion in human cancer cells.Email this article to a colleague.
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In this study, we sought to examine the effect of Andro on autophagy, and to evaluate whether such effect is relevant to the sensitization effect of Andro on apoptosis induced by DNA damage agents in cancer cells. First, we found that Andro is able to significantly enhance autophagic markers in various cancer cell lines, including GFP-LC3 puncta and LC3-II level. Interestingly, Andro treatment also led to marked increase of p62 protein level and addition of chloroquine (CQ) failed to further enhance either LC3-II or p62 level, indicating that Andro is likely to suppress autophagic flux at the maturation and degradation sta...
Source: Autophagy - February 5, 2012 Category: Cytology Authors: Zhou J, Hu SE, Tan SH, Cao R, Chen Y, Xia D, Zhu X, Yang XF, Ong CN, Shen HM Tags: Autophagy Source Type: research
Healthy People Co. Issues a Voluntary Recall of Specific Lots of the Dietary Supplements Found to Contain Undeclared Drug IngredientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Healthy People Co. announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the company’s dietary supplements sold under the brand names Healthy People Co. specific to the following Lot Numbers. Healthy People Co. is conducting a voluntary recall because FDA lab analysis has confirmed the presence of Sibutramine and Tadalafil, making these products unapproved new drugs. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - February 4, 2012 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
Soy Supplements May Not Shield Against Breast CancerEmail this article to a colleague.
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Study suggests no reduction in tumor risk, but one expert says more research may be needed (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - February 4, 2012 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Gynecology, Oncology, Alternative Medicine, Nutrition, News, Source Type: news
Green Tea Drinkers Show Less Disability with AgeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time, a large study of Japanese adults suggests.Source: Reuters Health
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Big Biotech and Big Pharma: no place to hide?Email this article to a colleague.
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The importance of continued pressure amid European corporate pullouts (Source: Alliance for Natural Health)
Source: Alliance for Natural Health - February 3, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Adam Tags: biotech brazil brics china drugs EU europe GM GMO gmos india international pharma pharmaceuticals russia south africa Source Type: news
NCCAM's Advisory Council Welcomes Six New MembersEmail this article to a colleague.
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The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) welcomes six new members to the National Advisory Council for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The council serves as the principal advisory body to NCCAM, the lead federal agency for research on complementary medicine, and a component of the National Institutes of Health. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - February 3, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: news
Australia attempts to enact scientific dictatorship at universities by banishing alternative medicine coursesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Self-proclaimed advocates of "science-based" medicine are hard at work trying to eliminate government funding for any form of medical education or treatment that is not conventional in nature. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that a new lobbying group of 400 "doctors... (Source: NaturalNews.com)
Source: NaturalNews.com - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: news
In vitro and in vivo safety evaluation of Dipteryx alata Vogel extractEmail this article to a colleague.
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D. alata barks extract is neither mutagenic by the Ames test nor toxic in the pregnancy of rats, with no physical-neurobehavioral consequences on the rat offsprings development. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - February 3, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Natalia Esteves-PedroThaisa BorimVirginia SbrunegaMagali SilvaPatricia SantosMarcio SantosChariston Dal BeloCassia Regina CardosoEliana VarandaFrancisco GropoMarli GerenuttiYoko Oshima-Franco Source Type: research
A Comparison of Self-Reported Analgesic Use and Detection of Urinary Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen Metabolites by Means of Metabonomics: The INTERMAP StudyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Information on dietary supplements, medications, and other xenobiotics in epidemiologic surveys is usually obtained from questionnaires and is subject to recall and reporting biases. The authors used metabolite data obtained from hydrogen-1 (or proton) nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) analysis of human urine specimens from the International Study of Macro-/Micro-Nutrients and Blood Pressure (INTERMAP Study) to validate self-reported analgesic use. Metabolic profiling of two 24-hour urine specimens per individual was carried out for 4,630 participants aged 40–59 years from 17 population samples in Japan, China, the...
Source: American Journal of Epidemiology - February 3, 2012 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Loo, R. L., Chan, Q., Brown, I. J., Robertson, C. E., Stamler, J., Nicholson, J. K., Holmes, E., Elliott, P., for the INTERMAP Research Group Tags: RESEARCH-ARTICLE Source Type: research
Army Studies Workout Supplements After 2 DeathsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The military has removed dietary supplements containing the ingredient dimethylamylamine from stores on its bases, though the products are widely available elsewhere in the country. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - February 2, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By PETER LATTMAN and NATASHA SINGER Tags: Dietary Supplements and Herbal Remedies Recalls and Bans of Products Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) United States Defense and Military Forces Deaths (Fatalities) Exercise United States Army OxyElite Pro Jack3d Eli Lilly and Company LLY NYSE Source Type: news
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The military has removed dietary supplements containing the ingredient dimethylamylamine from stores on its bases, though the products are widely available elsewhere in the country. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - February 2, 2012 Category: Nutrition Authors: By PETER LATTMAN and NATASHA SINGER Tags: Dietary Supplements and Herbal Remedies Recalls and Bans of Products Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) United States Defense and Military Forces Deaths (Fatalities) Exercise United States Army OxyElite Pro Jack3d Eli Lilly and Company LLY NYSE Source Type: news
Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s and Dementia?Email this article to a colleague.
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Coconut oil, once thought to be harmful due to elevating cholesterol levels, actually has numerous positive influences on human health. (Source: ChiroACCESS: Tools for Better Patient Care)
Source: ChiroACCESS: Tools for Better Patient Care - February 2, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: news
Herbal medicine ‘unjustified’ for osteoarthritisEmail this article to a colleague.
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There is little conclusive evidence to justify the use of herbal medicines for the relief of symptoms in people with osteoarthritis, concludes a review in the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin. (Source: MedWire News - Bone Health)
Source: MedWire News - Bone Health - February 2, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: news
Various drugs: Liver injury after concurrent use of herbal and conventional medicines: 2 case reportsEmail this article to a colleague.
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(Source: Reactions)
Source: Reactions - February 2, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Short communication Source Type: research
The Clinical Spectrum of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis in a Large Urban PopulationEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Urban populations present particular challenges for medical providers. Patients are extremely diverse, with varied socioeconomic,
cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Physicians caring for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis must be prepared to interact
effectively with many types of families who bring with them varied experiences and expectations. Pediatric rheumatologists
should be familiar with patient characteristics that can influence disease outcomes. Access to care is affected by place of
residence, referral delays, parental education, and the child’s insurance status. Patients of diff...
Source: Current Rheumatology Reports - February 2, 2012 Category: Rheumatology Tags: Current Rheumatology Reports Source Type: research
In the News: ResveratrolEmail this article to a colleague.
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Resveratrol is a naturally occurring chemical found in red wine and other plant products and is sometimes sold as a dietary supplement. Recently, a study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute looked at how resveratrol works at the cellular level, identifying how it may provide its health benefits. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - February 2, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Highlights Source Type: news
NCCAM's Advisory Council welcomes six new membersEmail this article to a colleague.
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The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) welcomes six new members to the National Advisory Council for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The council serves as the principal advisory body to NCCAM, the lead federal agency for research on complementary medicine, and a component of the National Institutes of Health. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - February 2, 2012 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Frequently asked questions about quality and regulation of herbal productsEmail this article to a colleague.
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ANH-Intl addresses consumer confusion over herbal medicines and food supplements (Source: Alliance for Natural Health)
Source: Alliance for Natural Health - February 2, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sophie Tags: Ayurveda BHMA Chinese medicine europe herbal Indian international MHRA TCM Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products Directive traditional herbal medicines traditional medicine Source Type: news
Comprehensive chemical profiling of Guizhi Fuling capsule by the combined use of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry with a deconvolution software and rapid-resolution liquid chromatography quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry.Email this article to a colleague.
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In this study, an analytical strategy combining two approaches was established for comprehensive analysis of herbal formulations. Guizhi Fuling capsule (GFC), a drug approved by the FDA to enter phase II clinical trial for treatment of primary dysmenorrhea, was taken as a case for analysis. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) with automated mass spectral deconvolution and identification system (AMDIS) led to rapid identification of 48 volatile components including four acetophenones, three fatty acid esters, 13 phenylpropanoids and 19 sesquiterpenes. Most of them were found from Guizhi. The volatile oils of Guizhi...
Source: Biomedical Chromatography : BMC - February 2, 2012 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Wang YQ, Qi LW, Aa J, Wang GJ, Gao W, Cheng SJ, Wang ZZ, Xiao W, Li P Tags: Biomed Chromatogr Source Type: research
Science Shows How Massage Eases Sore MusclesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Getting one post-workout can spur cellular processes that cut inflammation and pain (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Neurology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Neurology - February 1, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Family Medicine, Neurology, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, Alternative Medicine, Emergency Medicine, News, Source Type: news
