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Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:15:55 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5563202&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22214249%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Czap A PMID: 22214249 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5563202 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5563202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5563201&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22214250%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Crinnion WJ Abstract Rates of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), both in the United States and worldwide, have been rising at an alarming rate over the last two decades. Because this disease is viewed as primarily being attributable to unhealthy lifestyle habits, a great deal of emphasis has been placed on encouraging increased exercise, better dietary habits, and weight loss. Recent studies reveal that the presence of several persistent organic pollutants (POPs) can confer greater risk for developing the disease than some of the established lifestyle risk factors. In fact, evidence suggests the hypothesis that obesity might only be a significant risk factor when adipose tissue contains high amounts of POPs. Chlorinated pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls, in particular... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5563201 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5563201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5563200&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22214251%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Masur LC Abstract Mercury (Hg) occurs naturally in the environment and has been used in numerous medicinal, commercial, and industrial applications over many centuries. Also, it has played significant historical, as well as current, ethno-medical and magico-religious roles in a number of different cultures. In recent times, awareness has emerged that exposure to mercury can have serious adverse health consequences. Accompanying this, contamination of the environment by mercury is causing public health and environmental concerns. As a result, major efforts are being undertaken by industry, private organizations, and government agencies to reduce or eliminate the use of and exposure to this toxic element. However, in spite of extensive educational and socio-cultural interven... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5563200 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5563200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5563199&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22214252%26dopt%3DAbstract This article serves to highlight the latest research regarding the most commonly used CAM for children with ADHD. PMID: 22214252 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5563199 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5563199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5563198&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22214253%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The standardized Eucommia extract reduced BP and has beta-adrenergic blocking activity. Eucommia may be an appropriate nutraceutical intervention for prehypertension. PMID: 22214253 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5563198 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5563198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5563197&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22214254%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates that 400 mg daily of L-theanine is safe and effective in improving some aspects of sleep quality in boys diagnosed with ADHD. Since sleep problems are a common co-morbidity associated with ADHD, and because disturbed sleep may be linked etiologically to this disorder, L-theanine may represent a safe and important adjunctive therapy in childhood ADHD. Larger, long-term studies looking at the wider therapeutic role of this agent in this population are warranted. PMID: 22214254 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5563197 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5563197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5563191&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22214255%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kidd P Abstract Astaxanthin, a xanthophyll carotenoid, is a nutrient with unique cell membrane actions and diverse clinical benefits. This molecule neutralizes free radicals or other oxidants by either accepting or donating electrons, and without being destroyed or becoming a pro-oxidant in the process. Its linear, polar-nonpolar-polar molecular layout equips it to precisely insert into the membrane and span its entire width. In this position, astaxanthin can intercept reactive molecular species within the membrane's hydrophobic interior and along its hydrophilic boundaries. Clinically, astaxanthin has shown diverse benefits, with excellent safety and tolerability. In double-blind, randomized controlled trials (RCTs), astaxanthin lowered oxidative stress in overweight and ... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5563191 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5563191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5264287&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21951021%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Czap A PMID: 21951021 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5264287 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5264287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5264286&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21951022%26dopt%3DAbstract Letter to the editor: conservative management of post-surgical urinary incontinence using applied kinesiology. Altern Med Rev. 2011 Sep;16(3):213-4 Authors: Ho CC PMID: 21951022 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5264286 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5264286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5264285&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21951023%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Crinnion WJ Abstract Sauna therapy has been used for hundreds of years in the Scandinavian region as a standard health activity. Studies document the effectiveness of sauna therapy for persons with hypertension, congestive heart failure, and for post-myocardial infarction care. Some individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic fatigue, chronic pain, or addictions also find benefit. Existing evidence supports the use of saunas as a component of depuration (purification or cleansing) protocols for environmentally-induced illness. While far-infrared saunas have been used in many cardiovascular studies, all studies applying sauna for depuration have utilized saunas with radiant heating units. Overall, regular sauna therapy (either radiant heat or far-... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5264285 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5264285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5264284&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21951024%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sanders M, Grundmann O Abstract Osteoarthritis is one of the most common chronic inflammatory conditions seen in the general population. Current pharmacological treatments focus on reduction of pain and increased mobility to improve overall quality of life. However, the relief afforded by current standard care is often insufficient and can be associated with significant side effects. Many patients, therefore, seek the option of non-standard therapies, such as nutritional and herbal supplements, acupuncture, and exercise regimens. Glucosamine, Harpagophytum procumbens, and acupuncture are among the most commonly used complementary and alternative medicine approaches utilized by patients suffering from osteoarthritis. Their clinical relevance, safety, and potential mechanism... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5264284 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5264284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5264283&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21951025%26dopt%3DAbstract This article critically reviews the recent published literature on various techniques for increasing the bioavailability of silymarin. PMID: 21951025 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5264283 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5264283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5264282&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21951026%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fitzgerald K Abstract A 53-year-old female presented with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis. Additional conditions and symptoms included Raynaud syndrome, fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome associated constipation (IBS-C), gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), menopausal symptoms, chronic urinary tract and upper respiratory infections, and weight gain. She was taking Arthrotec (a combination of diclofenac and misoprostol - for pain and inflammation), Fosamax Plus D (alendronate with vitamin D3 - recently prescribed because of low bone density), and Catapres (clonidine - for menopausal symptoms). Against the advice of her rheumatologist, she had recently discontinued taking Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine), methotrexate, and prednisone due to significant side effects. Lab tests ... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5264282 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5264282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5264281&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21951027%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kelly GS Abstract Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin that was identified in 1933, isolated and extracted from liver in 1938, and first synthesized in 1940. This monograph discusses its dietary sources, bioavailability and pharmacokinetics, studies on dietary deficiency, clinical applications, and drug-nutrient interactions. PMID: 21951027 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5264281 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5264281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5264280&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21951028%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Guillaume D, Charrouf Z Abstract Argan oil has been used in Morocco as food and applied to the skin for centuries. Virgin argan oil of edible or beauty grade is composed of 99-percent acylglycerides (primarily triglycerides). Fatty acids that compose acylglycerides are principally oleic and linoleic acid, 43-49 percent and 29-36 percent, respectively. Unsaponifiable matter, which represents the remaining one percent, is composed of carotenes, tocopherols, triterpene alcohols, sterols, and xanthophylls. Argan oil-containing creams are frequently indicated in cosmetology as moisturizing, anti-aging, and repair creams. Epidemiological data have indicated that regular consumption of edible olive oil could have significant protective effects against colorectal, breast, prostate... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5264280 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5264280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062838&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21770089%26dopt%3DAbstract Another pithy editorial. Altern Med Rev. 2011 Jun;16(2):103-5 Authors: Czap A PMID: 21770089 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062838 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5062838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4922069&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21649453%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Crinnion WJ Intravenous sodium calcium ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA) and oral 2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) have both been used to reduce the burden of lead in humans. Each of these agents enhances the mobilization of lead from different areas of the body - EDTA from the trabecular bone and DMSA from the soft tissue. A study of Korean battery workers revealed that EDTA appeared to increase the soft tissue burden of lead, resulting in increased levels of aminolevulinic acid and greater subsequent lead mobilization with DMSA. This case report discusses a patient with a higher-than-normal lead burden who exhibited increased tissue lead burden after intravenous EDTA. The elevated tissue burden of lead was still present, albeit lower, after five consecutive days of... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4922069 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4922069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4922068&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21649454%26dopt%3DAbstract This article discusses these challenges, investigates the mechanisms of damage in GERD, and explores the existing data on unconventional forms of treatment, including melatonin, acupuncture, botanicals, and dietary interventions. PMID: 21649454 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4922068 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4922068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4922067&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21649455%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yoon SL, Grundmann O, Koepp L, Farrell L Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder with a range of symptoms that significantly affect quality of life for patients. The difficulty of differential diagnosis and its treatment may significantly delay initiation of optimal therapy. Hence, persons with IBS often self-treat symptoms with non-prescribed pharmacological regimens and/or complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) and by modifying diet and daily activities. In addition, most common pharmacological approaches target IBS symptom management rather than treatment, and prescribed medications often result in significant side effects. The purposes of this review article are to: (1) address current issues related to IBS, including symptom presentati... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4922067 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4922067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4922066&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21649456%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Taylor RA, Leonard MC To evaluate the use of curcumin in inflammatory bowel disease. PMID: 21649456 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4922066 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4922066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4922065&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21649457%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hsu CH, Liao YL, Lin SC, Tsai TH, Huang CJ, Chou P Green tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world. It is believed to have beneficial effects in the prevention and treatment of many diseases, one of which is type 2 diabetes. The aim of the study is to examine the effect of a decaffeinated green tea extract (GTE) providing a daily dose of 856 mg of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) on obese individuals with type 2 diabetes. PMID: 21649457 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4922065 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4922065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4922064&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21649458%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cuthbert SC, Rosner AL This case report describes the successful treatment of an adolescent female suffering daily stress and occasional total urinary incontinence with applied kinesiology methods and chiropractic manipulative therapy. PMID: 21649458 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4922064 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4922064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4922063&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21649459%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kelly GS Quercetin is a flavonol used as a dietary supplement. This monograph discusses the chemical composition, dietary sources, pharmacokinetics, clinical applications, and drug interactions of this compound. PMID: 21649459 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4922063 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4922063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4660207&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21438643%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Crinnion WJ Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are considered "persistent organic pollutants;" fat-soluble compounds that bioaccumulate in individuals and bio-magnify in the food chain. PCBs were the first industrial compounds to experience a worldwide ban on production because of their potent toxicity. These compounds are still present in our food supply (fish, dairy, hamburger, and poultry being the most contaminated) and our bodies. Once in the body, they can cause long-term problems, especially for those exposed in utero. PCB bioaccumulation can lead to reduced infection fighting ability, increased rates of autoimmunity, cognitive and behavioral problems, and hypothyroidism. Some research also links PCBs to increased rates of type 2 diabetes. Testing is currently available f... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4660207 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4660207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4660206&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21438644%26dopt%3DAbstract St. John's wort and S-adenosyl methionine as "natural" alternatives to conventional antidepressants in the era of the suicidality boxed warning: what is the evidence for clinically relevant benefit? Altern Med Rev. 2011 Mar;16(1):17-39 Authors: Carpenter DJ A boxed-warning in antidepressant labeling now informs prescribers of the potential for treatment-emergent suicidality to occur. Consequently, alternative "natural" antidepressant therapies widely viewed to be devoid of this risk, such as St. John's wort (SJW) and s-adenosyl methionine (SAM-e), may experience a resurgence in popularity and expansion of use beyond mild forms of depressive illness. The purpose of this article is to critically assess whether the clinical evidence supports the use of SJW and SAM-e as alternative... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4660206 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4660206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4660205&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21438645%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dwyer AV, Whitten DL, Hawrelak JA To evaluate herbal medicines, other than St. John's wort, in the treatment of depression. DATA SOURCES/SEARCH METHODS: A computer-based search of Medline, Cinahl, AMED, ALT Health Watch, Psych Articles, Psych Info, Current Contents databases, Cochrane Controlled Trials Register, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, was performed. Researchers were contacted, and bibliographies of relevant papers and previous meta-analysis were hand searched for additional references. PMID: 21438645 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4660205 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4660205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4660204&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21438646%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cherniack EP In this second of a two-part series analyzing the evidence for the use of organisms as medicine, the use of a number of different "bugs" (worms, leeches, snails, ticks, centipedes, and spiders) is detailed. Several live organisms are used as treatments: leeches for plastic surgery and osteoarthritis and the helminths Trichuris suis and Necator americanus for inflammatory bowel disease. Leech saliva is the source of a number of anticoagulants, including the antithrombin agent hirudin and its synthetic analogues, which have been approved for human use. Predatory arthropods, such as certain species of snails, spiders, scorpions, centipedes, and ticks provide a trove of potential analgesic peptides in their venom. A synthetic analogue of a snail venom peptide, ziconot... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4660204 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4660204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4660203&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21438647%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zaidi SM, Jameel SS, Zaman F, Jilani S, Sultana A, Khan SA Leeches are a class of segmented invertebrates, known for their blood-feeding habits and used in phlebotomy to treat various ailments since antiquity. In Europe, medicinal leeches have recently been rediscovered and are used by maxillofacial and other microsurgeons to aid salvage of compromised venous engorged tissue and amputations, such as digits, ears, and nasal tips. Because of their important salivary components, blood-sucking (sanguivorous) leeches, such as Hirudo medicinalis and related species, have engendered great interest from pharmaceutical companies searching for anticoagulants to prevent blood clotting during microsurgeries. Scientific research reveals that the beneficial effects of leeching, in addition ... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4660203 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4660203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4660202&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21438648%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Akbar S PMID: 21438648 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4660202 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4660202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4660201&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21438649%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jain R, Sharma A, Gupta S, Sarethy IP, Gabrani R PMID: 21438649 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4660201 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4660201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4353127&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21194243%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Czap AF PMID: 21194243 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4353127 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4353127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4353126&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21194244%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Crinnion WJ PMID: 21194244 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4353126 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4353126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4353125&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21194245%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sahu JK, Kumar A, Prakash K PMID: 21194245 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4353125 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4353125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4353124&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21194246%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Crinnion WJ, Tran JQ Maternal transfer of heavy metals during fetal development or lactation possibly contributed to the clinical manifestations of Bartter syndrome and developmental delay in the offspring. PMID: 21194246 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4353124 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4353124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4353123&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21194247%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kelly GS The silent information regulator (SIR) genes (sirtuins) comprise a highly conserved family of proteins, with one or more sirtuins present in virtually all species from bacteria to mammals. In mammals seven sirtuin genes - SIRT1 to SIRT7 - have been identified. Emerging from research on the sirtuins is a growing appreciation that they are a very complicated biological response system that influences many other regulator molecules and pathways in complex manners. Part 1 of this article provided an overview of the mammalian sirtuin system, discussed the dietary, lifestyle, and environmental factors that influence sirtuin activity, and summarized research on the importance of vitamin B3 in supporting sirtuin enzyme activity, as well as the role specifically of the amide f... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4353123 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4353123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4353122&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21194248%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Beyazit Y, Kurt M, Kekilli M, Goker H, Haznedaroglu IC Ankaferd Blood Stopper (ABS), a unique traditional herbal mixture, has been used topically to stop bleeding for centuries in Anatolia. ABS is a standardized mixture of the plants Thymus vulgaris, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Vitis vinifera, Alpinia officinarum, and Urtica dioica. Through its effects on the endothelium, blood cells, angiogenesis, cellular proliferation, vascular dynamics, and cell mediators, ABS is now becoming an official alternative hemostatic medicine for intractable bleedings that are resistant to conventional anti-hemorrhagic measurements in Turkey. Furthermore, ABS seems to have a considerable therapeutic benefit, because of its anti-infective, anti-neoplastic, and wound healing properties, to restore and main... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4353122 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4353122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4353121&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21194249%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Appendino G, Belcaro G, Cesarone MR, Dugall M, Pellegrini L, Ledda A, Grossi MG, Togni S In a previous three-month study of Meriva, a proprietary curcumin-phosphatidylcholine phytosome complex, decreased joint pain and improvement in joint function were observed in 50 osteoarthritis (OA) patients. Since OA is a chronic condition requiring prolonged treatment, the long-term efficacy and safety of Meriva were investigated in a longer (eight months) study involving 100 OA patients. The clinical end points (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities [WOMAC] score, Karnofsky Performance Scale Index, and treadmill walking performance) were complemented by the evaluation of a series of inflammatory markers (interleukin [IL]-1beta, IL-6, soluble CD40 ligand [sCD40L], soluble vascular c... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4353121 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4353121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4353120&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21194250%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, a natural antioxidant can enhance or decrease the cytotoxicity of an oxidizing anticancer system in vitro, but generalizations about antioxidants cannot be made. PMID: 21194250 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4353120 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4353120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4353119&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21194251%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Intake of broccoli sprouts, a rich source of the glucosinolate glucoraphanin, has been associated with decreased incidence, multiplicity, and tumor growth in animal cancer models. In 1992, Paul Talaylay, MD, and colleagues at Johns Hopkins University identified the isothiocyanate, sulforaphane, a biologically active metabolite of glucoraphanin, as the compound in broccoli responsible for many of its health benefits. Since that time, more than 500 studies have been conducted on the mechanisms and biological activity of sulforaphane and its precursor, glucoraphanin. Glucoraphanin, also referred to as sulforaphane glucosinolate (SGS), is the most potent naturally-occurring inducer of phase 2 detoxification enzymes and is an indirect, long-acting antioxidant. Sulforaphane also ex... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4353119 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4353119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4353118&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21194252%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bromelain is a general name for a family of sulfhydryl-containing proteolytic enzymes obtained from Ananas comosus, the pineapple plant. Although bromelain's primary constituent is a sulfhydryl proteolytic fraction, it also contains escharase (a non-proteolytic component in bromelain thought to be important in the action of topical bromelain), peroxidase, acid phosphatase, several protease inhibitors, and organically-bound calcium. The beneficial effects of bromelain are due to multiple constituents apart from its proteolytic fraction. Mechanisms for bromelain's physiological effects appear to include interactions with inflammatory, immune, cell signaling, and coagulation molecules and pathways. Bromelain also appears to have effects on cell surface antigens. PMID: 211942... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4353118 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4353118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4353117&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21194253%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21194253 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4353117 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4353117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4284767&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21155619%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Czap A PMID: 21155619 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4284767 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4284767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4284766&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21155620%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lamson DW PMID: 21155620 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4284766 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4284766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4284765&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21155621%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Good P PMID: 21155621 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4284765 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4284765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4284764&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21155622%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Crinnion W PMID: 21155622 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4284764 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4284764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4284763&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21155623%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Crinnion WJ Some environmental toxins like DDT and other chlorinated compounds accumulate in the body because of their fat-soluble nature. Other compounds do not stay long in the body, but still cause toxic effects during the time they are present. For serious health problems to arise, exposure to these rapidly-clearing compounds must occur on a daily basis. Two such classes of compounds are the phthalate plasticizers and parabens, both of which are used in many personal care products, some medications, and even foods and food preservation. The phthalates are commonly found in foods and household dust. Even though they have relatively short half-lives in humans, phthalates have been associated with a number of serious health problems, including infertility, testicular dysgenes... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4284763 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4284763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4284762&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21155624%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kidd PM Vitamins D and K are lipid-phase nutrients that are pleiotropic - endowed with versatile homeostatic capacities at the organ, tissue, and cellular levels. Their metabolic and physiologic roles overlap considerably, as evidenced in the bone and cardiovascular systems. Vitamin D₃ (cholecalciferol, D₃) is the prehormone for the vitamin D endocrine system. Vitamin D₃ undergoes initial enzymatic conversion to 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25D, calcidiol), then to the seco-steroid hormone 1alpha, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D (1,25D, calcitriol). Beyond its endocrine roles in calcium homeostasis, 1,25D likely has autocrine, paracrine, and intracrine effects. At least 17 tissues likely synthesize 1,25D, and 35 carry the vitamin D receptor (VDR). Vitamin D functional deficiency is widesp... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4284762 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4284762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4284761&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21155625%26dopt%3DAbstract This article summarizes hypotheses regarding cell dysfunction in AD and discusses the effectiveness of, and problems with, different therapies. Pharmaceutical therapies discussed include cholinesterase inhibitors, memantine, antihypertensive drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs, secretase inhibitors, insulin resistance drugs, etanercept, brain-derived neurotrophic factor, and immunization. Nutritional and botanical therapies included are huperzine A, polyphenols, Ginkgo, Panax ginseng, Withania somnifera, phosphatidylserine, alpha-lipoic acid, omega-3 fatty acids, acetyl L-carnitine, coenzyme Q10, various vitamins and minerals, and melatonin. Stimulatory therapies discussed are physical exercise, cognitive training, music, and socialization. Finally, treatment strategies are discussed in light o... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4284761 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4284761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4284760&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21155626%26dopt%3DAbstract This article reviews the mammalian sirtuin system, discusses the dietary, lifestyle, and environmental factors that influence sirtuin activity, and summarizes research on the importance of vitamin B3 in supporting sirtuin enzyme activity, as well as the role specifically of the amide form of this vitamin - nicotinamide - to inhibit sirtuin enzyme activity. Polyphenols, especially resveratrol, influence sirtuins. Existing evidence on these nutritional compounds, as they relate to the sirtuin system, is reviewed. In Part 2 of this review, clinical situations where sirtuins might play a significant role, including longevity, obesity, fatty liver disease, cardiovascular health, neurological disease, and cancer, are discussed. PMID: 21155626 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medici... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4284760 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4284760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4284759&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21155627%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: McCarty MF, Whitaker J Manipulation of the extracellular and/or intracellular pH of tumors may have considerable potential in cancer therapy. The extracellular space of most tumors is mildly acidic, owing to exuberant production of lactic acid. Aerobic glycolysis - attributable largely to chronic activation of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1) - as well as tumor hypoxia, are chiefly responsible for this phenomenon. Tumor acidity tends to correlate with cancer aggressiveness; in part, this reflects the ability of HIF-1 to promote invasiveness and angiogenesis. But there is growing evidence that extracellular acidity per se boosts the invasiveness and metastatic capacity of cancer cells; moreover, this acidity renders cancer cells relatively resistant to the high proportion of ... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4284759 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4284759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4284758&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21155628%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21155628 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4284758 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4284758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4284757&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21155629%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21155629 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4284757 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4284757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3935044&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20806995%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Crinnion WJ The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) conducts ongoing assessments of the levels of environmental chemicals in the U.S. population. This ongoing study utilizes lab samples from the individuals who are part of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). The NHANES samples from the years 1999-2000, 2001-2002, and 2003-2004 (each representing about 2,400 individuals) were used for the CDC's national reports. In the CDC Fourth National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals ("the fourth report") complete data from the above sample years were included. Each year additional chemicals are measured; the fourth report contains information on 75 previously untested compounds, for a total of 212 compounds measured. In the fourth report, blood a... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3935044 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3935044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3935042&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20806997%26dopt%3DAbstract Bugs as drugs, Part 1: Insects: The "new" alternative medicine for the 21st century? Altern Med Rev. 2010 Jul;15(2):124-35 Authors: Cherniak EP Insects and insect-derived products have been widely used in folk healing in many parts of the world since ancient times. Promising treatments have at least preliminarily been studied experimentally. Maggots and honey have been used to heal chronic and post-surgical wounds and have been shown to be comparable to conventional dressings in numerous settings. Honey has also been applied to treat burns. Honey has been combined with beeswax in the care of several dermatologic disorders, including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, tinea, pityriasis versicolor, and diaper dermatitis. Royal jelly has been used to treat postmenopausal symptoms. Bee ... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3935042 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3935042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3935041&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20806998%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: A short, four-week (12 sessions) course of electro-acupuncture is useful to improve specific functions in children with ASD, especially for language comprehension and self-care ability. PMID: 20806998 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3935041 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3935041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3935040&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20806999%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lamson DW, Sadlon AE Most treatments for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) focus on agents to eliminate the bacterium. Since MRSA infection is not universal, susceptibility factors are possible. Immune resistance could be lowered in such individuals; therefore, locating immune-inhibiting or immune-enhancing factors might decrease susceptibility. Such seemed to be the case in a 48-year-old female who presented with recurring MRSA despite multiple rounds of a variety of antibiotics. When the patient encountered an intensely stressful situation an outbreak of MRSA occurred. The patient had additional underlying health issues that suppressed her immune system and made her more susceptible to stress. Gluten allergy and hypothyroidism were discovered and alleviated ... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3935040 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3935040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3935039&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20807000%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Resveratrol (trans-3,4',5,-trihydroxystilbene) is a polyphenol molecule found in many plant species including grapes, peanuts, cranberries, Japanese giant knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum), and others. Polyphenols, including flavonoids, flavonols, catechins, and stilbenes are present in the human diet in plant materials, where they act as antioxidants and protect the plant from damage by bacteria, fungi, and ultraviolet radiation. Resveratrol exerts anti-aging effects in animals. Numerous in vitro and animal studies have shown resveratrol has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, promotes vascular endothelial function, enhances lipid metabolism, and has anticancer activity. Since resveratrol is present in wine, it has been postulated that it might be the reason for ... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3935039 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3935039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3935038&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20807001%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pterostilbene is a chemical classified as a benzylidene compound (more specifically a stilbene) and is biologically classified as a phytoalexin, which are antimicrobial substances that are part of the plant's defense system and are synthesized in response to pathogen infection. This monograph focuses on trans-pterostilbene. Stilbenes are low molecular weight (approximately 200-300 g permol), naturally occurring polyphenol compounds produced by a variety of plants that secrete them in response to environmental challenges such as viral, microbial, and fungal infection or excessive ultraviolet exposure. Stilbenes are found in a wide range of plant families, including Vitis and Vaccinium. These molecules are synthesized via the phenylpropanoid pathway and are structurally similar... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3935038 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3935038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3935037&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20807002%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Crataegus oxycantha has been used traditionally as a cardiac tonic since the first century A.D., as noted by the Greek herbalist, Dioscorides, and became even more popular among European and American herbalists in the late 19th century. Currently it is used as a cardiotonic for a variety of functional heart disorders. Recent research shows Crataegus extracts exert a wide range of positive actions on heart function, supporting and validating historical observations. PMID: 20807002 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3935037 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3935037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3935043&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20806996%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gaby AR Acute myocardial infarction (MI) is one of the most frequent causes of death in the United States. The evaluation and treatment of acute MI in conventional medicine has focused primarily on anatomical and physiological factors that lead to impaired blood flow. Less attention has been paid to metabolic factors that may influence the vulnerability of the myocardium to ischemia and to various stressors. There is evidence that in some cases inefficient cellular metabolism, rather than the availability of oxygen and other blood-borne nutrients, is an important factor determining whether cardiac pathology will develop. Metabolic dysfunction could result from intracellular deficiencies of magnesium, coenzyme Q10, carnitine, and certain B vitamins, nutrients which play a role ... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3935043 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3935043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3435509&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20359264%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Czap A PMID: 20359264 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3435509 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3435509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3435508&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20359265%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Crinnion WJ The multi-billion dollar organic food industry is fueled by consumer perception that organic food is healthier (greater nutritional value and fewer toxic chemicals). Studies of the nutrient content in organic foods vary in results due to differences in the ground cover and maturity of the organic farming operation. Nutrient content also varies from farmer to farmer and year to year. However, reviews of multiple studies show that organic varieties do provide significantly greater levels of vitamin C, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus than non-organic varieties of the same foods. While being higher in these nutrients, they are also significantly lower in nitrates and pesticide residues. In addition, with the exception of wheat, oats, and wine, organic foods typically p... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3435508 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3435508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3435507&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20359266%26dopt%3DAbstract This article reviews the medical literature and discusses the authors clinical experience using various biomarkers for measuring oxidative stress, methylation capacity and transsulfuration, immune function, gastrointestinal problems, and toxic metal burden. These biomarkers provide useful guides for selection, efficacy, and sufficiency of biomedical interventions. The use of these biomarkers is of great importance in young children with ADHD or individuals of any age with ASD, because typically they cannot adequately communicate regarding their symptoms. PMID: 20359266 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3435507 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3435507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3435506&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20359267%26dopt%3DAbstract This article also provides instruction on how to assemble inexpensive devices for vapor inhalation. PMID: 20359267 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3435506 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3435506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3435505&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20359268%26dopt%3DAbstract This article reviews evidence from controlled trials for the use of homeopathy in respiratory allergies. Several clinical trials, many of which were published in high impact conventional medical journals, describe significant effects of homeopathic treatment in allergic patients. Most of these clinical studies have been deemed to be high quality trials, according to the three most commonly referenced meta-analyses of homeopathic research. Basic in vitro experimental studies also provide evidence that the effects of homeopathy differ from placebo. PMID: 20359268 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3435505 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3435505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3435504&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20359269%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Daily doses of 1,200 IU vitamin E, 3,000 mg EPO, or vitamin E and EPO in combination at these same dosages taken for six months may decrease the severity of cyclical mastalgia. PMID: 20359269 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3435504 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3435504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3435503&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20359270%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The consumption of PGX in concert with lifestyle modifications may be a useful strategy for weight loss in overweight and obese individuals. PMID: 20359270 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3435503 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3435503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3435502&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20359271%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC) is an ester of the trimethylated amino acid, L-carnitine, and is synthesized in the human brain, liver, and kidney by the enzyme ALC-transferase. Acetyl-L-carnitine facilitates the uptake of acetyl CoA into the mitochondria during fatty acid oxidation, enhances acetylcholine production, and stimulates protein and membrane phospholipid synthesis. ALC, similar in structure to acetylcholine, also exerts a cholinomimetic effect. Studies have shown ALC may be of benefit in treating Alzheimer dementia, depression in the elderly, HIV infection, peripheral neuropathies, ischemia and reperfusion of the brain, and cognitive impairment associated with various conditions. PMID: 20359271 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3435502 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3435502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3435501&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20359272%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Krill are small red-colored crustaceans, similar to shrimp, that flourish in the extremely cold waters of the Arctic Ocean. Their survival in such a frigid environment is attributable to krill having a high content of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPFAs), including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), attached to their cell membranes via phospholipids (primarily phosphatidylcholine). This structure provides optimum membrane fluidity in cold temperatures and an ideal source of omega-3 fatty acids. Animal and human studies indicate LCPFAs bound to phospholipids (PLs), like those found in krill oil, have better absorption and delivery to the brain than their methyl ester or triglyceride-formed fish oil counterparts. Unlike fish oil, krill oil co... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3435501 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3435501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3120851&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20030459%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Miller AL PMID: 20030459 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3120851 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3120851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3120850&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20030460%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Patrick L Exposure to specific environmental toxins, including polychlorinated biphenyls, dioxins, phthalates, polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), and other halogenated organochlorines, has been shown to interfere with the production, transportation, and metabolism of thyroid hormones by a variety of mechanisms. A broad range of chemicals, with structural similarity to thyroid hormone, have been shown to bind to thyroid receptors with both agonist and antagonist effects on thyroid hormone signaling. The incidence of thyroid disease in the United States, particularly for thyroid cancer and thyroid autoimmune disease, is increasing substantially. The evidence for the significant effects of background levels of thyroid-disrupting chemicals, the known pathways for thyroid disr... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3120850 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3120850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3120849&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20030461%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Crinnion WJ Although chlorinated pesticides have been mostly banned from use in the United States, their persistent presence in the environment poses an ongoing threat to health. Because of the lipophilic nature of chlorinated pesticides, they are bioaccumulative and difficult to excrete from the body. A select group of these xenobiotics is also associated with a wide range of health problems, identification of which would aid in disease prevention and reversal. Ongoing research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now provides national standards for some of these compounds, allowing the clinician to evaluate levels in a patient. Serum samples are easily obtained and can reveal the presence of these xenobiotics. Eight of the most commonly found and harmful chlorin... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3120849 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3120849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3120848&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20030462%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Good P Schultz et al (2008) raised the question whether regression into autism is triggered, not by the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, but by acetaminophen (Tylenol) given for its fever and pain. Considerable evidence supports this contention, most notably the exponential rise in the incidence of autism since 1980, when acetaminophen began to replace aspirin for infants and young children. The impetus for this shift - a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warning that aspirin was associated with Reye's syndrome - has since been compellingly debunked. If aspirin is not to be feared as a cause of Reyes syndrome, and acetaminophen is to be feared as a cause of autism, can the autism epidemic be reversed by replacing acetaminophen with aspirin or other remedies? P... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3120848 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3120848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3120847&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20030463%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kroner Z In recent years, Alzheimer's disease (AD) has been considered to be, in part, a neuroendocrine disorder, even referred to by some as type 3 diabetes. Insulin functions by controlling neurotransmitter release processes at the synapses and activating signaling pathways associated with learning and long-term memory. Novel research demonstrates that impaired insulin signaling may be implicated in AD. Post-mortem brain studies show that insulin expression is inversely proportional to the Braak stage of AD progression. It was also demonstrated that neurotoxins, coined amyloid beta-derived diffusible ligands (ADDLs), disrupt signal transduction at synapses, making the cell insulin resistant. ADDLs reduce plasticity of the synapse, potentiate synapse loss, contribute to oxida... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3120847 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3120847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3120846&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20030464%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The most promising essential oils for the treatment of intestinal dysbiosis are Carum carvi, Lavandula angustifolia, Trachyspermum copticum, and Citrus aurantium var. amara. The herbs from which these oils are derived have long been used in the treatment of gastrointestinal symptoms and the in vitro results of this study suggest that their ingestion will have little detrimental impact on beneficial members of the GIT microflora. More research is needed, however, to investigate tolerability and safety concerns, and verify the selective action of these agents. PMID: 20030464 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3120846 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3120846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3120845&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20030465%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: The fruit of the milk thistle plant (Silybum marianum, family Asteraceae Compositae) has been a liver support remedy for 2,000 years. The standardized extract known as silymarin contains three flavonoids of the flavonol subclass. Silybin predominates, followed by silydianin and silychristin. Silybin is an effective antioxidant, conserving glutathione (GSH) in liver cells while stabilizing the liver cell membranes against oxidative attack. Animal experiments have shown silybin blocks the oxidative toxicities of acetaminophen, alcohol, carbon tetrachloride, and the mushroom toxins phalloidin and alpha-amanitin. These findings correlate with decades of clinical observations that silybin improves survival after ingestion of deathcap mushrooms (Amanita species). Although silybin i... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3120845 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3120845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3120844&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20030466%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty acid that falls into the larger category of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Although many chronic conditions are associated with excessive intake of dietary saturated and trans fatty acids (including obesity, insulin resistance, coronary heart disease, and some forms of cancer), research shows omega-3 fatty acids, including DHA, are essential in the prevention and treatment of numerous diseases. DHA has been shown to be particularly important for fetal brain development, optimal development of motor skills and visual acuity in infants, lipid metabolism in children and adults, and cognitive support in the elderly. In vitro and animal studies also suggest a beneficial role for DHA in certain types of cancer. PMID: 20030466... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3120844 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3120844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2872881&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19803546%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Czap A PMID: 19803546 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2872881 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2872881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2872880&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19803547%26dopt%3DAbstract This article discusses the effect of xenobiotics on fetal and child health, essential information for any health care provider working with women of childbearing age. Recommendations for maternal testing and dietary changes to avoid the greatest sources of exposure are also included. PMID: 19803547 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2872880 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2872880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2872879&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19803548%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kidd PM Plant-derived polyphenols are increasingly receiving attention as dietary supplements for the homeostatic management of inflammation, to support detoxication, and for anticancer, weight loss, and other benefits. Their pro-homeostatic effects on genes, transcription factors, enzymes, and cell signaling pathways are being intensively explored, but the poor bioavailability of some polyphenols likely contributes to poor clinical trial outcomes. This review covers four polyphenol preparations with poor bioavailability and their complexation into phytosomes to bypass this problem. Silybin and the other silymarin flavonolignans from milk thistle conserve tissue glutathione, are liver-protective, and have anticancer potential. Curcumin and its related diphenolic curcuminoids h... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2872879 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2872879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2872878&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19803549%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Malterre T Due to the increased immune activation in the intestinal tract of people with celiac disease, the digestive and absorptive processes of those affected may be compromised. Individuals with celiac disease are more susceptible to pancreatic insufficiencies, dysbiosis, lactase insufficiencies, and folic acid, vitamin B12, iron, and vitamin D deficiencies, as well as accelerated bone loss due to an increase in inflammatory signaling molecules. Beyond strict maintenance of a gluten-free diet, research has shown benefit with additional nutritional supplementation to assist in regulation of several of these complications. PMID: 19803549 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2872878 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2872878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2872877&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19803550%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gaby AR Cholesterol gallstones are among the most common gastrointestinal disorders in Western societies. Individuals with gallstones may experience various gastrointestinal symptoms and are also at risk of developing acute or chronic cholecystitis. Cholecystectomy is the most frequently recommended conventional treatment for symptomatic gallstones. Bile acids (ursodeoxycholic acid or chenodeoxycholic acid) are also used in some cases to dissolve radiolucent stones, but these drugs can cause gastrointestinal side effects and there is a high rate of stone recurrence after treatment is discontinued. Lithotripsy is used in some cases in conjunction with ursodeoxycholic acid for patients who have a single symptomatic non-calcified gallstone. There is evidence that dietary factors ... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2872877 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2872877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2872876&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19803551%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rucker R, Chowanadisai W, Nakano M Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) is a novel biofactor for which a proposition can be made for physiological importance. PQQ was first recognized as an enzyme cofactor in bacteria. It has recently been tentatively identified as a component of interstellar dust. Thus, PQQ may have been present throughout early biological conception and evolution. PQQ is also a potent plant growth factor. Consequently, for animals and humans, there has been constant exposure to PQQ. In animals, PQQ is reported to participate in a range of biological functions with apparent survival benefits (e.g., improved neonatal growth and reproductive performance). There are also benefits from PQQ supplementation related to cognitive, immune, and antioxidant functions, as well... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2872876 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2872876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2872875&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19803552%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut) is a large deciduous, rapidly-growing tree that can reach a height of 36 meters. Historically, the seed extract was used as a treatment for many ailments, including rheumatism, rectal complaints, bladder and gastrointestinal disorders, fever (first written account in 1720), hemorrhoids (as early as 1886), and leg cramps. Currently, horse chestnut seed extract (HCSE) is widely used in Europe for chronic venous insufficiency, hemorrhoids, post-operative edema, and topically for clearing skin conditions. In the United States, HCSE is gaining wider acceptance as an effective therapy for venous disorders and edema, based on the publication over the last two decades of numerous randomized controlled trials in prominent, peer-reviewed journals... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2872875 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2872875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2872874&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19803553%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for the functioning of several proteins involved in blood clotting. Discovered in 1929 by Danish scientist Henrik Dam, the vitamin received the letter K because the initial discoveries were reported in a German journal in which the substance was designated as Koagulationsvitamin. Research during the last 30 years has resulted in greater appreciation for vitamin K. For instance, although vitamin K is usually identified as a critical factor in blood coagulation, recent research reveals it is a cofactor in bone metabolism. Inhibition of cancerous cell growth in vivo and in vitro by vitamin K has also been observed. Furthermore, recent findings suggest it may be an important cofactor in the treatment and prevention of atherosclerosis a... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2872874 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2872874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603386&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19594219%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Czap A PMID: 19594219 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603386 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2603386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603385&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19594220%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Head KA PMID: 19594220 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603385 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2603385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603384&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19594221%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Crinnion WJ Measuring heavy metal levels in the urine is an accepted method for assessing the presence of a heavy metal burden in an individual. Random samples (without a flushing agent) are excellent for showing current exposures, as they reflect the level of heavy metals in the bloodstream during the hours immediately before bladder voiding. Samples taken after using a heavy metal mobilizing agent are a reflection of total body burden. Part 1 reviewed the benefits of doing pre-flush (baseline) testing utilizing the published Centers for Disease Control (CDC) heavy metal normal ranges for interpretation that allow the clinician to identify current exposures to lead and mercury and to identify cadmium toxicity. In part 2 the benefits of doing both pre- and post-challenge testi... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603384 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2603384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603383&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19594222%26dopt%3DAbstract This article focuses on the use of nutrients and botanicals to support the adrenals, balance neurotransmitters, treat acute anxiety, and support restful sleep. PMID: 19594222 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603383 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2603383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603382&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19594224%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Di Pierro F, Menghi AB, Barreca A, Lucarelli M, Calandrelli A A recently developed oral formulation in the form of coated tablets (Monoselect Camellia) (MonCam) containing highly bioavailable green tea extract (GreenSelect Phytosome) was tested in obese subjects (n=100) of both genders on a hypocaloric diet. Fifty subjects were assigned to the green tea extract plus hypocaloric diet, while the other 50 subjects followed the hypocaloric diet only. After 90 days of treatment, significant weight loss and decreased body mass index (BMI) were observed in the group taking the herbal extract (14-kg loss in the green tea group compared to a 5-kg loss in the diet-only group); waistline was reduced only in male subjects. Besides the effect on weight and BMI, biochemical parameters (LDL-... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603382 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2603382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603381&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19594225%26dopt%3DAbstract This study investigates the cardioprotective activity of a combined treatment of Ginkgo biloba phytosomes (GBP) and Ocimum sanctum extract (Os) in isoproterenol (ISO)-induced myocardial necrosis in rats. Significant myocardial necrosis, depletion of the endogenous antioxidants superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione reductase (GR), and glutathione (GSH), and increases in the serum marker enzymes aspartate aminotransferase (AST), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and creatine phosphokinase (CPK) were observed in ISO-treated rats compared with normal rats. Co-administration of GBP (100 mg per kg) with Os at two doses (50 and 75 mg per kg) for 30 days to rats treated with ISO (85 mg per kg, sc) on the 29th and 30th days demonstrated a significant decre... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603381 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2603381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603380&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19594226%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Panax ginseng, used medicinally for thousands of years in China, Korea, and Japan, is well known as an adaptogen and a restorative tonic that is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western herbal preparations. Eclectic uses for Panax ginseng include fatigue, infertility, liver disease, amnesia, colds, menopause, and erectile dysfunction. There are many species of Panax, which leads to some confusion in the literature. However, the two species that have been the most extensively researched and used are Panax ginseng and Panax quinquefolius. Another botanical species, although commonly called Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus), is not a true ginseng. This monograph reviews the constituents, mechanism of action, safety, and clinical efficacy of Panax... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603380 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2603380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603379&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19594227%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: The chemical element vanadium was first discovered by Spanish-born Mexican mineralogist, Andrés Manuel del Río, in 1801. He originally named the element panchromium because of the spectrum of colors associated with various oxides of the metal, but changed the name to erythronium, because most of the mineral salts turned red upon heating. Later, del Rio was convinced by fellow scientists that he had really found impure chromium and not a new element. To his regret, that same element was rediscovered 30 years later by Swedish chemist, Nils Gabriel Sefstrom, who named it vanadium, after the Nordic goddess of beauty, Vanadis (Freyja). Nutritionally, vanadium is thought to be a cofactor in various enzymatic reactions. Data from animal and human studies suggest vanadium m... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603379 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2603379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530430&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19364190%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Crinnion WJ Measuring urine heavy metals is an accepted method for assessing the presence of these toxins in an individual. A random sample (without a flushing agent) is excellent for showing current exposures because it reflects the level of heavy metals in the bloodstream during the hours immediately before bladder voiding. A sample taken after using a heavy-metal-mobilizing agent provides a reflection of total body burden. By utilizing both pre- and post-flush testing, the clinician gains information that cannot be acquired by other means, including identification of current exposures to lead and mercury - critical for proper treatment. Conducting pre-flush testing is also currently the clinician's only means of identifying cadmium toxicity. In addition, pre- and post-chall... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530430 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530429&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19364191%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kidd PM Brain injury from ischemic stroke can be devastating, but full brain restoration is feasible. Time until treatment is critical; rapid rate of injury progression, logistical and personnel constraints on neurological and cardiovascular assessment, limitations of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) for thrombolysis, anticoagulation and antiplatelet interventions, and neuroprotection all affect outcome. Promising acute neuroprotectant measures include albumin, magnesium, and hypothermia. Long-term hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is safe and holds great promise. Eicosanoid and cytokine down-regulation by omega-3 nutrients docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) may help quench stroke inflammation. C-reactive protein (CRP), an inflammatory bio... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530429 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530428&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19364192%26dopt%3DAbstract This article discusses the clinical research on inulin-type prebiotics, including effects on infant nutrition, gastrointestinal health, colon cancer prevention, blood sugar and lipid metabolism, bone mineralization, fatty liver disease, obesity, and immunity. Gastrointestinal side effects and dosage recommendations are also considered. PMID: 19364192 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530428 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530427&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19364193%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Roussel AM, Hininger-Favier I, Waters RS, Osman M, Fernholz K, Anderson RA Chelation therapy is thought to not only remove contaminating metals but also to decrease free radical production. However, in standard ethylene diamine tetracetic acid (EDTA) chelation therapy, high doses of vitamin C with potential pro-oxidant effects are often added to the chelation solution. The authors demonstrated previously that the intravenous administration of the standard chelation cocktail, containing high amounts of vitamin C, resulted in an acute transitory pro-oxidant burst that should be avoided in the treatment of pathologies at risk of increased oxidative stress such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The current study was designed to determine the acute and chronic biochemical eff... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530427 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530426&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19364194%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 19364194 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530426 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530425&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19364195%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 19364195 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530425 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2530425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2220728&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19238763%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Crinnion W PMID: 19238763 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2220728 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2220728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2220727&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19238764%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hoffer A, Prousky J PMID: 19238764 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2220727 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2220727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2215027&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19152479%26dopt%3DAbstract This article is part 1 of a two-part review of inulin-type prebiotics. Prebiotics are a category of nutritional compounds grouped together by the ability to promote the growth of specific beneficial (probiotic) gut bacteria. Inulin-type prebiotics contain fructans of the inulin-type. Fructans are a category of nutritional compounds that encompasses naturally occurring plant oligo- and polysaccharides in which one or more fructosyl-fructose linkages comprise the majority of glycosidic bonds. To be inulin-type a fructan must have beta (2(1) fructosyl-fructose glycosidic bonds, which gives inulin its unique structural and physiological properties, allowing it to resist enzymatic hydrolysis by human salivary and small intestinal digestive enzymes. Inulin-type prebiotics include fructooligosacc... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2215027 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2215027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2215026&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19152480%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Boukraa L As natural products garner attention in the medical field, the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria has confounded the current use of antibiotic therapy, leading to the re-examination of earlier remedies such as honey and royal jelly (RJ). Four varieties of honey and one variety of freshly reaped RJ were used to evaluate the additive antimicrobial action against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 27853). Initially, honey and RJ were used separately to determine their minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) against the tested strain. Next, sub-MIC concentrations of honey and RJ were incorporated into media to determine the minimum additive inhibitory concentration. When tested separately, the MIC of the four varieties of honey ranged from 12-18 percent (volu... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2215026 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2215026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2215025&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19152481%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 19152481 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2215025 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2215025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2215024&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19152482%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 19152482 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2215024 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2215024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2119867&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19152477%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lord RS, Bralley JA Part 1 of this series focused on urinary organic acids as markers of detoxification; part 2 focuses on dysbiosis markers. Intestinal microbial growth is accompanied by the release of products of their metabolism that may be absorbed and excreted in urine. Several organic acids are known to be specific products of bacterial metabolic action on dietary polyphenols or unassimilated amino acids or carbohydrates. Associated gastrointestinal or neurological symptoms may result from irritation of the intestinal mucosa or systemic distribution of absorbed neurotoxic products. Detection of abnormally elevated levels of these products is a useful diagnostic tool for patients with gastrointestinal or toxicological symptoms. Test profiles of urinary organic acids assoc... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2119867 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2119867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2119866&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19152478%26dopt%3DAbstract This article reviews various forms of enzyme supplementation used clinically in digestive and absorption disorders. Enzyme supplementation plays an integral role in the management of various digestive disorders, particularly with regard to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. However, application of enzymes may also be beneficial for other conditions associated with poor digestion including lactose intolerance. Historically, porcine and bovine pancreatic enzymes have been the preferred form of supplementation for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Use of microbe-derived lipase has shown promise with studies indicating benefit similar to pancreatic enzymes, but at a lower dosage concentration and with a broader pH range. Safety and efficacy of enzymes derived from microbial species in the tre... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2119866 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2119866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2119865&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19152479%26dopt%3DAbstract This article is part 1 of a two-part review of inulin-type prebiotics. Prebiotics are a category of nutritional compounds grouped together by the ability to promote the growth of specific beneficial (probiotic) gut bacteria. Inulin-type prebiotics contain fructans of the inulin-type. Fructans are a category of nutritional compounds that encompasses naturally occurring plant oligo- and polysaccharides in which one or more fructosyl-fructose linkages comprise the majority of glycosidic bonds. To be inulin-type a fructan must have beta (2(1) fructosyl-fructose glycosidic bonds, which gives inulin its unique structural and physiological properties, allowing it to resist enzymatic hydrolysis by human salivary and small intestinal digestive enzymes. Inulin-type prebiotics include fructooligosacc... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2119865 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2119865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2119864&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19152480%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Boukraa L As natural products garner attention in the medical field, the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria has confounded the current use of antibiotic therapy, leading to the re-examination of earlier remedies such as honey and royal jelly (RJ). Four varieties of honey and one variety of freshly reaped RJ were used to evaluate the additive antimicrobial action against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 27853). Initially, honey and RJ were used separately to determine their minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) against the tested strain. Next, sub-MIC concentrations of honey and RJ were incorporated into media to determine the minimum additive inhibitory concentration. When tested separately, the MIC of the four varieties of honey ranged from 12-18 percent (volu... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2119864 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2119864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2119863&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19152481%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Riboflavin was originally recognized as a growth factor in 1879 and named vitamin B2 according to the British nomenclature system. It was first isolated from egg whites in 1934 and synthesized in 1935. Riboflavin fluoresces yellow-orange and gives the yellow-white hue to egg whites and milk. Riboflavin has two active coenzyme forms, riboflavin 5'-phosphate (R5P; flavin mononucleotide [FMN]) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD). Dietary sources include milk, eggs, meats, yogurt, broccoli, almonds, cheese, soy, fortified grains, and dark green vegetables, in descending order of concentration. Normal colonic bacteria synthesize riboflavin, contributing to a soluble pool of the vitamin that can be utilized in addition to dietary intake. As one of the family of B vitamins, ribofl... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2119863 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2119863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2119862&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19152482%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: In recent years, milk constituents have become recognized as functional foods, suggesting their use has a direct and measurable effect on health outcomes. Whey, a by-product of cheese and curd manufacturing, was once considered a waste product. The recognition of whey as a functional food with nutritional applications has elevated whey to a co-product in the manufacturing of cheese. The two primary sources of protein in milk are the caseins and whey. After processing occurs, the caseins are the proteins responsible for making curds, while whey remains in an aqueous environment. The components of whey include beta-lactoglobulin, alpha-lactalbumin, bovine serum albumin, lactoferrin, immunoglobulins, lactoperoxidase enzymes, glycomacropeptides, lactose, and minerals. Today, whey... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2119862 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2119862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1932806&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18950249%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Head KA Infections of the lower urinary tract are common occurrences in young women, during pregnancy, and in peri- and postmenopausal women. Because of the chronic nature of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and the potential for antibiotic resistance, a natural approach to prevention and treatment is desirable. Clinical research suggests the best natural options for long-term prevention include cranberry, mannose, and probiotics. Botanicals that can be effective at the first sign of an infection and for short-term prophylaxis include berberine and uva ursi. Estriol cream and vitamins A and C have also been shown to prevent UTIs, while potassium salts can alkalinize the urine and reduce dysuria. PMID: 18950249 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1932806 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1932806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1932805&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18950250%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 18950250 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1932805 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1932805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1932804&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18950251%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 18950251 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1932804 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1932804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1913793&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18950246%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gaby AR Parts one and two of this series discussed nutritional and botanical treatments for cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal diseases (macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of the newborn, and retinitis pigmentosa). This review discusses nutritional treatments for asthenopia, blepharitis, chalazion, conjunctivitis (including giant papillary conjunctivitis), gyrate atrophy of the choroid and retina, keratoconus, myopia, sicca syndrome (dry eyes), and uveitis. The evidence presented in this three-part series indicates natural medicine has an important role to play in the practice of ophthalmology. PMID: 18950246 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1913793 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1913793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1913792&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18950247%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lord RS, Bralley JA Modern instrumentation allows the measurement of organic acids in urine in their physiological concentration ranges. Eight of the compounds that are reported can serve as markers for specific toxicant exposure or detoxification challenges. Xylene exposure causes elevation of 2-methylhippurate, and orotic acid elevation reveals ammonia challenge that exceeds the capacity of the urea cycle. General hepatic detoxification stimulation by natural compounds, drugs, or xenobiotic compounds causes elevated levels of glucaric acid. Abnormalities of alpha-hydroxybutyrate, pyroglutamate, and sulfate can indicate up-regulated glutathione biosynthesis, impaired reformation of glutathione in the gamma-glutamyl cycle, and depleted total body glutathione status, respective... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1913792 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1913792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1913791&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18950248%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Miller AL Depression is common - one-fourth of the U.S. population will have a depressive episode sometime in life. Folate deficiency is also relatively common in depressed people, with approximately one-third of depressed individuals having an outright deficiency. Folate is a water-soluble B-vitamin necessary for the proper biosynthesis of the monoamine neurotransmitters serotonin, epinephrine, and dopamine. The active metabolite of folate, 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF, L-methylfolate), participates in re-methylation of the amino acid metabolite homocysteine, creating methionine. S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), the downstream metabolite of methionine, is involved in numerous biochemical methyl donation reactions, including reactions forming monoamine neurotransmitters. Witho... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1913791 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1913791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1913790&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18950249%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Head KA Infections of the lower urinary tract are common occurrences in young women, during pregnancy, and in peri- and postmenopausal women. Because of the chronic nature of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and the potential for antibiotic resistance, a natural approach to prevention and treatment is desirable. Clinical research suggests the best natural options for long-term prevention include cranberry, mannose, and probiotics. Botanicals that can be effective at the first sign of an infection and for short-term prophylaxis include berberine and uva ursi. Estriol cream and vitamins A and C have also been shown to prevent UTIs, while potassium salts can alkalinize the urine and reduce dysuria. PMID: 18950249 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1913790 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1913790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1913789&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18950250%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Phosphatidylserine (PS), a ubiquitous, endogenously occurring phospholipid, is the major acidic phospholipid in the brain. PS and other phospholipids make up the basic structural components of the cell membrane. These membrane phospholipids play an important role in cell-to-cell communication and transfer of biochemical messages into the cell, which trigger cellular responses. The proper functioning of these processes is of ultimate importance, especially in the central nervous system. It is theorized that PS enhances cellular metabolism and communication by influencing the fluidity of cell membranes. Oral supplementation of PS has been shown to affect neuronal membranes, cell metabolism, and specific neurotransmitter systems, including acetylcholine, norepinephrine, serotoni... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1913789 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1913789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1913788&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18950251%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Historically, Harpagophytum procumbens (devil's claw) has been used as an analgesic, a remedy for fevers and allergies, and as a bitter by San bushmen in Africa to stimulate gastric enzymes and digestion. The British Herbal Pharmacopoeia recommends devil's claw as a diuretic and sedative, and the German Commission E, the German counterpart to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, approves devil's claw for dyspepsia, appetite stimulation, and degenerative disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Devil's claw has also been used for liver and kidney disorders, as a purgative, an oxytocic, and as a topical agent to treat wounds and skin rashes. Clinical research has shown it to be effective for arthritis and rheumatic disorders. PMID: 18950251 [PubMed - in process] (Source: ... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1913788 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1913788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1695381&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18590347%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kidd PM Alzheimer's disease, AD, is the most common form of dementia. AD initially targets memory and progressively destroys the mind. The brain atrophies as the neocortex suffers neuronal, synaptic, and dendritic losses, and the hallmark amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles proliferate. Pharmacological management, at best, is palliative and transiently effective, with marked adverse effects. Certain nutrients intrinsic to human biochemistry (orthomolecules) match or exceed pharmacological drug benefits in double-blind, randomized, controlled trials, with superior safety. Early intervention is feasible because its heritability is typically minimal and pathological deterioration is detectable years prior to diagnosis. The syndrome amnestic mild cognitive impairment exhib... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1695381 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1695381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1695380&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18590351%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 18590351 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1695380 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1695380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1695379&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18590352%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 18590352 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1695379 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1695379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1562973&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18590347%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kidd PM Alzheimer's disease, AD, is the most common form of dementia. AD initially targets memory and progressively destroys the mind. The brain atrophies as the neocortex suffers neuronal, synaptic, and dendritic losses, and the hallmark amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles proliferate. Pharmacological management, at best, is palliative and transiently effective, with marked adverse effects. Certain nutrients intrinsic to human biochemistry (orthomolecules) match or exceed pharmacological drug benefits in double-blind, randomized, controlled trials, with superior safety. Early intervention is feasible because its heritability is typically minimal and pathological deterioration is detectable years prior to diagnosis. The syndrome amnestic mild cognitive impairment exhib... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1562973 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1562973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1562972&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18590348%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Patrick L Iodine deficiency is generally recognized as the most commonly preventable cause of mental retardation and the most common cause of endocrinopathy (goiter and primary hypothyroidism). Iodine deficiency becomes particularly critical in pregnancy due to the consequences for neurological damage during fetal development as well as during lactation. The safety of therapeutic doses of iodine above the established safe upper limit of 1 mg is evident in the lack of toxicity in the Japanese population that consumes 25 times the median intake of iodine consumption in the United States. Japan's population suffers no demonstrable increased incidence of autoimmune thyroiditis or hypothyroidism. Studies using 3.0- to 6.0-mg doses to effectively treat fibrocystic breast disease may... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1562972 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1562972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1562971&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18590349%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jurenka JS The pomegranate, Punica granatum L., is an ancient, mystical, unique fruit borne on a small, long-living tree cultivated throughout the Mediterranean region, as far north as the Himalayas, in Southeast Asia, and in California and Arizona in the United States. In addition to its ancient historical uses, pomegranate is used in several systems of medicine for a variety of ailments. The synergistic action of the pomegranate constituents appears to be superior to that of single constituents. In the past decade, numerous studies on the antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, and anti-inflammatory properties of pomegranate constituents have been published, focusing on treatment and prevention of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, dental conditions, erectile dysfunction, bact... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1562971 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1562971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1562970&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18590350%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Drouin R, Moroni O, Cantin K, Juneau C In a placebo-controlled clinical trial, the dietary supplement XP-828L (commercialized as Dermylex) demonstrated potential to reduce symptoms associated with mild-to-moderate psoriasis at a dose regimen of 5 g daily for 56 days. However, recent in vivo data in humans and animals suggest a daily dose of 800 mg could be more efficient than a 5-g dose. However, no well-structured clinical study has confirmed this hypothesis. The goal of the present study is to examine the effect of XP-828L at a daily dose of 800 mg on the quality of life and disease severity in patients with mild-to-moderate psoriasis. XP-828L at 800 mg per day (n=16) or placebo (n=10) was given orally for 56 days. Efficacy was measured by the Dermatology Life Quality Index ... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1562970 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1562970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1562969&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18590351%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Vitamin D is a secosteroid molecule which, in its active 1,25 di-hydroxylated form, has hormone activities in humans. Most cells and tissues in the body have vitamin D receptors (VDRs) that stimulate the nuclear transcription of various genes to alter cellular function or provide a rapid response in cellular membranes. Vitamin D appears to have an effect on numerous disease states and disorders, including chronic musculoskeletal pain, diabetes (types 1 and 2), multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and cancers of the breast, prostate, and colon. According to many researchers there is currently a worldwide vitamin D deficiency in various populations, including infants, pregnant and lactating women, the elderly, individuals living in latitudes far from the eq... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1562969 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1562969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1562968&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18590352%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Boswellia serrata (frankincense) is a moderate-to-large branching tree (growing to a height of 12 feet) found in India, Northern Africa, and the Middle East. Strips of Boswellia bark are peeled away, yielding a gummy oleo-resin. Extracts of this gummy exudate have been traditionally used in the Ayurvedic system of medicine as an anti-arthritic, astringent, stimulant, expectorant, and antiseptic. Because of its numerous anti-inflammatory effects, clinical studies indicate benefit for ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, asthma, and arthritis. PMID: 18590352 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1562968 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1562968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1345745&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18377099%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cannell JJ, Hollis BW The recent discovery - from a meta-analysis of 18 randomized controlled trials - that supplemental cholecalciferol (vitamin D) significantly reduces all-cause mortality emphasizes the medical, ethical, and legal implications of promptly diagnosing and adequately treating vitamin D deficiency. Not only are such deficiencies common, and probably the rule, vitamin D deficiency is implicated in most of the diseases of civilization. Vitamin D's final metabolic product is a potent, pleiotropic, repair and maintenance, seco-steroid hormone that targets more than 200 human genes in a wide variety of tissues, meaning it has as many mechanisms of action as genes it targets. One of the most important genes vitamin D up-regulates is for cathelicidin, a naturally occu... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1345745 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1345745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1345744&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18377100%26dopt%3DAbstract This article re-evaluates the literature on vitamin D and fracture reduction, highlighting the relevance of new understandings for fracture prevention. A new set of science-based research guidelines for clinical trials on vitamin D and fracture is proposed. The existing clinical trials on vitamin D and fracture are analyzed, focusing on studies that most closely meet the proposed guidelines. An estimation of the true fracture-reduction potential of therapeutic-level vitamin D supplementation is offered. The analysis outlined in this article leads to a series of striking conclusions. First, most of the available clinical trials and meta-analyses of vitamin D and fracture underestimate the true fracture reduction potential of vitamin D. Second, achievement of vitamin D serum sufficiency leve... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1345744 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1345744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1345743&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18377101%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cherniak EP Obesity is a growing problem causing significant morbidity and mortality. The efficacy of conventional therapies is limited. Numerous alternative therapies are advocated for weight loss, including dietary modifications, hypnotherapy, and acupuncture. Many herbal medications and dietary supplements such as conjugated linoleic acids, chitosan, Garcinia cambogia, and Citrus aurantium, are also being used. Most have been tested in very limited trials. None have been evaluated to the extent they can be definitively recommended, nor have they been studied to ascertain the extent of potential hazards. Given the scope of the problem, and the potential risk to a vulnerable population, further research should be conducted to define the efficacy of these treatments, particula... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1345743 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1345743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1345742&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18377102%26dopt%3DAbstract This study does not provide support for the utility of this combination of black tea, green tea, and mulberry extracts in weight-loss regimens and indicates that high doses of this extract combination may be hepatotoxic. PMID: 18377102 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1345742 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1345742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1345741&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18377103%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Citicoline is a complex organic molecule that functions as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of cell membrane phospholipids. Citicoline is also known as CDP-choline and cytidine diphosphate choline (cytidine 5-diphosphocholine). CDP-choline belongs to the group of biomolecules in living systems known as nucleotides that play important roles in cellular metabolism. CDP-choline is composed of ribose, pyrophosphate, cytosine (a nitrogenous base), and choline. Exogenous citicoline research in animal experiments and human clinical trials provides evidence of its cholinergic and neuroprotective actions. As a dietary supplement, citicoline appears useful for improving both the structural integrity and functionality of the neuronal membrane that may assist in membrane repair. Anima... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1345741 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1345741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1345740&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18377104%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chamomile is a widely recognized herb in Western culture. Its medicinal usage dates back to antiquity where such notables as Hippocrates, Galen, and Asclepius made written reference to it. A common ingredient today in herbal teas because of its calming, carminative, and spasmolytic properties, it is also a popular ingredient in topical health and beauty products for its soothing and anti-inflammatory effects on skin. Chamomile has a sweet, grassy, and lightly fruity aroma. Its flowers are daisy-like, with yellow centers (approximately 1-1.5 cm in diameter) and white petals (between 12-20 in number). It is from the plant's fresh and dried flower heads that infusions, liquid extracts, and essential oils are made. Two species of chamomile are generally used in traditional herbal... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1345740 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1345740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1089801&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18069900%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lamson DW Cancer is a major health problem and to most of the public it is mysterious and frightening. Advanced cancer has a poor track record of cure. Along with referral to an oncologist, many persons with a medical diagnosis of malignancy request help from a naturopathic physician or other complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) practitioner. There are many variables to the situation: the cancer type and location, the stage of development, the grade of malignancy, and the person's age, personal orientation about medical care, psychology, and more. The point of the present discussion is to begin formation of a framework for decisions about the degree and kind of medical support offered by CAM practitioners to individuals diagnosed with cancer. PMID: 18069900 [PubMed - i... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1089801 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1089801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1089800&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18069901%26dopt%3DAbstract This article reviews several of the researched natural approaches to psoriasis treatment, while addressing its underlying cause. PMID: 18069901 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1089800 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1089800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1089799&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18069902%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Waterman E, Lockwood B The olive tree, Olea europaea, is native to the Mediterranean basin and parts of Asia Minor. The fruit and compression-extracted oil have a wide range of therapeutic and culinary applications. Olive oil also constitutes a major component of the "Mediterranean diet." The chief active components of olive oil include oleic acid, phenolic constituents, and squalene. The main phenolics include hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, and oleuropein, which occur in highest levels in virgin olive oil and have demonstrated antioxidant activity. Antioxidants are believed to be responsible for a number of olive oil's biological activities. Oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid, has shown activity in cancer prevention, while squalene has also been identified as having anticance... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1089799 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1089799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1089798&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18069903%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Carlson DA, Smith AR, Fischer SJ, Young KL, Packer L BACKGROUND: The racemic mixture, RS-(+/-)-alpha-lipoic acid (rac-LA) has been utilized clinically and in a variety of disease models. Rac-LA and the natural form, R-lipoic acid (RLA), are widely available as nutritional supplements, marketed as antioxidants. Rac-LA sodium salt (NaLA) or rac-LA potassium salt (KLA) has been used to improve the aqueous solubility of LA. STUDY RATIONALE: Several in vitro and animal models of aging and age-related diseases have demonstrated efficacy for the oral solutions of LA salts in normalizing age-related changes to those of young animals. Other models and studies have demonstrated the superiority of RLA, the naturally occurring isomer over rac-LA. Despite this, RLA pharmacokinetics (PK) is... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1089798 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1089798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1089797&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18069904%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Oral administration of 5 g/d XP-828L compared with a placebo significantly improved the PGA score of patients with mild to moderate psoriasis. PMID: 18069904 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1089797 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1089797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1089796&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18069905%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Momordica charantia (MC), a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, is known as bitter melon, bitter gourd, balsam pear, karela, and pare. It grows in tropical areas of the Amazon, East Africa, Asia, India, South America, and the Caribbean and is used traditionally as both food and medicine. The plant is a climbing perennial with elongated fruit that resembles a warty gourd or cucumber. The unripe fruit is white or green in color and has a bitter taste that becomes more pronounced as the fruit ripens. The seeds, fruit, leaves, and root of the plant have been used in traditional medicine for microbial infections, sluggish digestion and intestinal gas, menstrual stimulation, wound healing, inflammation, fever reduction, hypertension, and as a laxative and emetic. Clinical condition... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1089796 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1089796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1089795&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18069906%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: L-tyrosine is a conditionally essential amino acid because under normal conditions the body synthesizes sufficient quantities from phenylalanine. For those with phenylketonuria, however, a severe deficiency in the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase prevents conversion of phenylalanine to tyrosine, making tyrosine an essential amino acid for this population. Tyrosine is incorporated into proteins of all life forms and is a precursor for synthesis of thyroxin, melanin, and the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine. Food sources of tyrosine include fish, soy products, poultry, eggs, dairy products, lima beans, almonds, peanuts, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, wheat germ, oats, avocados, and bananas. Clinical conditions for which tyrosine supplementation may be of therapeutic ... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1089795 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1089795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=711053&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17604457%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Patrick LR Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a common movement disorder characterized by a circadian variation in symptoms involving an urge to move the limbs, usually the legs. Pregnant women, patients with end-stage renal disease or iron-deficiency anemia, and children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) have a significantly higher prevalence of RLS. The classic presentation includes the onset or worsening of symptoms when at rest and the circadian pattern of exacerbation of symptoms at night. These symptoms reflect a circadian fluctuation of dopamine in the substantia nigra. Patients with RLS have lower levels of dopamine in the substantia nigra and respond to iron administration. Iron, as a cofactor in dopamine production, plays a central role in the etiolo... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=711053 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 711053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=711052&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17604458%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: McCormick RK Bone health, characterized by its mass, density, and micro-architectural qualities, is maintained by a balanced system of remodeling. The lack of these qualities, caused by an uncoupling of the remodeling process, leads to bone fragility and an increased risk for fracture. The prime regulator of bone remodeling is the RANK/RANKL/OPG system. The common origin of both bone and immune stem cells is the key to understanding this system and its relationship to the transcription factor nuclear factor kappaB in bone loss and inflammation. Via this coupled osteo-immune relationship, a catabolic environment from heightened proinflammatory cytokine expression and/or a chronic antigen-induced activation of the immune system can initiate a switch-like diversion of osteoprogen... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=711052 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 711052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=711051&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17604459%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Friel PN Electroencephalogram (EEG) biofeedback, also known as neurofeedback, is a promising alternative treatment for patients with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD). EEG biofeedback therapy rewards scalp EEG frequencies that are associated with relaxed attention, and suppresses frequencies associated with under- or over-arousal. In large-scale clinical trials, the efficacy of EEG biofeedback for AD/HD is comparable to that of stimulant medications. Many different EEG biofeedback protocols for AD/HD are available. Single-channel protocols developed by Lubar and interhemispheric protocols developed by the Othmers are widely practiced and supported by large-scale clinical studies. PMID: 17604459 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Alternative Medicin... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=711051 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 711051 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=711050&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17604460%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chappell LT The recently discovered increased risk of blood clots, leading to myocardial infarction and sudden death beginning six months after medicated stents are implanted in patients following percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), has left cardiologists pondering what course of action to take. The purpose of adding implanted medication to a stent is to prevent thrombin accumulation and restenosis. However, these stents may increase, rather than decrease, the risk. Although long-term treatment with clopidogrel bisulfate (Plavix) plus aspirin for at least 12 months has been suggested as a preventive treatment, there is no evidence from randomized, controlled trials that this treatment is effective for more than six months. Clopidogrel also increases the risk... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=711050 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 711050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=711049&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17604461%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a compound found naturally in virtually every cell in the human body. Because of its ubiquitous presence in nature and its quinone structure (similar to that of vitamin K), CoQ10 is also known as ubiquinone. CoQ10 is a fat-soluble substance whose primary role is as a vital intermediate of the electron transport system in the mitochondria. Adequate amounts of CoQ10 are necessary for cellular respiration and ATP production. CoQ10 also functions as an intercellular antioxidant. True deficiency states are rare but often present with severe health consequences. Numerous disease processes, linked to low levels of CoQ10, can benefit from CoQ10 supplementation including, cardiovascular disease, Parkinson's disease, muscular dystrophy, breast and other cancers,... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=711049 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 711049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=711048&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17604462%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: L-Lysine is classified as an essential amino acid; meaning the human body cannot synthesize lysine on its own and thus must rely on adequate dietary intake to function properly. Animal proteins, such as meats, poultry, and milk are rich sources of lysine; proteins from grains, such as wheat and corn, generally tend to be low in lysine. An exception is wheat germ, which contains high amounts of lysine. Lysine made its initial appearance on the U.S. dietary supplement market in the mid-1950s. Historically, there was interest in fortifying bread and other grain-based foods with lysine to improve the protein value for populations with lysine-poor diets. However, this broad-scale application did not materialize in the United States, not for any safety concerns regarding lysine for... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=711048 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 711048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=523981&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17397265%26dopt%3DAbstract This article reviews research on the use of diet, nutritional supplements, and hormones in the treatment of epilepsy. Potentially beneficial dietary interventions include identifying and treating blood glucose dysregulation, identifying and avoiding allergenic foods, and avoiding suspected triggering agents such as alcohol, aspartame, and monosodium glutamate. The ketogenic diet may be considered for severe, treatment-resistant cases. The Atkins diet (very low in carbohydrates) is a less restrictive type of ketogenic diet that may be effective in some cases. Nutrients that may reduce seizure frequency include vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin E, manganese, taurine, dimethylglycine, and omega-3 fatty acids. Administration of thiamine may improve cognitive function in patients with epilepsy. Su... Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=523981 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 523981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=523980&cid=s_31815_8_f&fid=31815&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17397266%26dopt%3DAbstract This article reviews the common cold and influenza viruses, presents the conventional treatment options, and highlights select botanicals (Echinacea spp., Sambucus nigra, larch arabinogalactan, Astragalus membranaceous, Baptisia tinctoria, Allium sativa, Panax quinquefolium, Eleutherococcus senticosus, Andrographis paniculata, olive leaf extract, and Isatis tinctoria) and nutritional considerations (vitamins A and C, zinc, high lactoferrin whey protein, N-acetylcysteine, and DHEA) that may help in the prevention and treatment of these conditions. PMID: 17397266 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Alternative Medicine Review) Alternative Medicine Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=523980 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 523980