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The use of aromatherapy to treat behavioural problems in dementiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A structured abstract written by CRD reviewers. The abstract was published on 28 October 2009 from an original article published in 2008. (Source: Neurological Conditions Specialist Library)
Source: Neurological Conditions Specialist Library - November 19, 2009 Category: Neurology Source Type: organizations

Phytotherapy in neonatology: A systematic literature reviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Indication, study design and study power of these publications were quite heterogeneous. Data about aromatherapy are most promising. Phytotherapy is used very commonly and parents ask for it frequently, studies are necessary to fulfill the academic and economic demands of this part of CAM. This Literature review shows that there is a lack of sufficient data. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - November 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: M. Thiel, A. Längler Source Type: journals

It's Time to Be SADEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
There's no mistaking that our lovely planet has now wobbled its seasonal wobble and tilted those of us in the northern hemisphere away from the sun until the winter solstice passes, and we wobble back again.All that to say, it is DANG DARK OUTSIDE!For most people, the shortening of days is an annoying but normal part of winter, and they light a little candle and just deal. But for some of us, the lack of light leads to decreased serotonin production, a slowing of bodily functions and a steady descent into a state of depression. This condition is called Seasonal Affective Disorder, bittersweetly acronymed SAD.The Psychology...
Source: Psychology Today Depression Center - November 5, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jenny Lind Schmitt Tags: Depression bodily functions druid early winter eyeballs fifteen minutes gloom lovely planet northern hemisphere prevention Psychology Today sad scarce commodity seasonal affective disorder shortening solar batteries solstic Source Type: consumer

Reprint of: aromatherapy and massage for antenatal anxiety: its effect on the fetus.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Antenatal anxiety has been linked to maternal hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis changes which can affect fetal development and may have lasting effects on the child's psychological development. Treatments for anxiety have hitherto focused on psychotherapy techniques or antidepressant drugs but these do not always effect long-term improvement. Aromatherapy and massage have successfully been used to produce significantly greater improvement in reduction of anxiety. Midwives may highlight anxiety in some of the mothers in their care and can incorporate the holistic approach of aromatherapy and massage into their practic...
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - November 1, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Bastard J, Tiran D Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Alternative methods of conservative treatment of idiopathic scoliosis.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Summary Scoliosis is a deformity of the spine known since Hippocrates times. The value of certain methods of conservative treatment remains controversial. Some of them have only a psychological value both for the physician and his or her caregivers. Based on current literature and the Scoliosis Research Society Report of Alternative Methods of Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis, we describe the effectiveness of various alternative methods, such as exercise, Dobosiewicz technique, Karski method, SEAS 02, acupuncture, Alexander technique, aromatherapy, ayurveda, ASCO treatment, biofeedback, chiropractic, Yoga, Feldenkrais...
Source: Ortopedia, Traumatologia, Rehabilitacja - October 30, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Zarzycka M, Rożek K, Zarzycki M Tags: Ortop Traumatol Rehabil Source Type: journals

Natural remedies for acneEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(NaturalNews) Acne sucks. But you don't need antibiotics or harsh chemicals to treat it. In addition to altering your diet so that you consume fewer acne-producing foods (dairy products and fried foods, mostly), there are some effective natural remedies that are also useful for clearing up your skin.Below, we've compiled a few of these recommendations from some of the top authors in natural health. Enjoy this short collection, and feel free to share it with others (please give appropriate credit to the original author as well as this NaturalNews page, thank you).Natural remedies for acneBrazilian school kids have acne. The...
Source: NaturalNews.com - October 14, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: news

Effectiveness of the Essential Oils Lavender and Ginger in Promoting Children's Comfort in a Perianesthesia SettingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This randomized, controlled, blinded study examined the effectiveness of an aromatherapy intervention on the reduction of children's distress in a perianesthesia setting. The sample included children with and without developmental disabilities (n = 94). Subjects in the intervention group received an aromatherapy intervention of lavender and ginger essential oils. The control group received a placebo intervention of jojoba oil. Distress was measured at two times: before induction and in the PACU, using the Faces, Legs, Arms, Cry and Consolability (FLACC) scale. The mean distress level was lower for the children in the essen...
Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - October 1, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: DeeAnn Nord, John Belew Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Effectiveness of the Essential Oils Lavender and Ginger in Promoting Children's Comfort in a Perianesthesia Setting.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This randomized, controlled, blinded study examined the effectiveness of an aromatherapy intervention on the reduction of children's distress in a perianesthesia setting. The sample included children with and without developmental disabilities (n = 94). Subjects in the intervention group received an aromatherapy intervention of lavender and ginger essential oils. The control group received a placebo intervention of jojoba oil. Distress was measured at two times: before induction and in the PACU, using the Faces, Legs, Arms, Cry and Consolability (FLACC) scale. The mean distress level was lower for the children in the e...
Source: Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing - October 1, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Nord D, Belew J Tags: J Perianesth Nurs Source Type: journals

Complementary and alternative medicine use by otolaryngology patients: a paradigm for practitioners in all surgical specialtiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The objective is to study the prevalence and pattern of CAM use among adult and paediatric ENT patients in a UK teaching hospital. A cross-sectional study was done by sending anonymous questionnaire to all outpatient and elective inpatients over a 3-month period. Response rate was 73% (1,789/2,440). Prominent demographics: female, married, over-50 s. Sixty percent had used CAM, 35% in last year. Most common herbs: cod liver oil (n = 481), garlic (n = 255), cranberry (n = 224); non-herbal: massage (n = 287), acupuncture (n = 233), aromatherapy (n = 170). Mo...
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - September 21, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Source Type: journals

Dr. Oz Challenges Status Quo of HealingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Renowned surgeon on the healing power of song, aromatherapy, meditation & more. (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - August 31, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Dr. Oz on Complementary Medicine: 'Challenge the Status Quo'Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Renowned surgeon on the healing power of song, aromatherapy, meditation & more. (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - August 31, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

In Vitro Fertilization Less Successful With Alternative Fertility TreatmentsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The common belief is that it won't hurt to try alternative fertility treatments before reverting to in vitro fertilization (IVF). But a new study finds that the success of IVF treatment is 30 percent lower among women who have used alternative medicine. The researchers included over 700 IVF users over a 12-month period. Women who had first tried a combination of alternative treatments, such as reflexology, acupuncture, or herbal and aromatherapy, had significantly lower pregnancy rates after IVF treatment. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 24, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: news

Efficacy of complementary and alternative medicine therapies in relieving cancer pain: a systematic reviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Source: DARE Area: Evidence > Complementary Medicine CRD Summary: The review concluded there was some evidence of short term benefit for the relief of cancer pain with hypnosis, imagery, support groups, acupuncture and healing touch but, due to the paucity of rigorous trials, no interventions can be recommended. The reliability of the authors' cautious conclusions is uncertain due to lack of reporting of review methods and poor quality evidence. [The CAM therapies in the included studies included acupuncture, music, psychological support, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), hypnosis, relaxation and guided imag...
Source: NeLM - Pain control - August 20, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: organizations

In vitro fertilization less successful with alternative fertility treatmentsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Faculty of 1000: Biology and Medicine) The common belief is that it won't hurt to try alternative fertility treatments before reverting to in vitro fertilization (IVF). But a new study from Denmark finds that the success of IVF treatment is 30 percent lower among women who have used alternative medicine. The researchers included over 700 IVF users over a 12-month period. Women who had first tried a combination of alternative treatments, such as reflexology, acupuncture, or herbal and aromatherapy, had significantly lower pregnancy rates after IVF treatment. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - August 18, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Aromatherapy midwife struck offEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A midwife is struck off after giving a pregnant woman in labour aromatherapy oils which she mistakenly drank. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - August 7, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: North East Wales Source Type: news

Neuroregulation of Human Nasal MucosaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Multiple subsets of nociceptive, parasympathetic, and sympathetic nerves innervate human nasal mucosa. These play carefully coordinated roles in regulating glandular, vascular, and other processes. These functions are vital for cleaning and humidifying ambient air before it is inhaled into the lungs. The recent identification of distinct classes of nociceptive nerves with unique patterns of transient receptor potential sensory receptor ion channel proteins may account for the polymodal, chemo- and mechanicosensitivity of many trigeminal neurons. Modulation of these families of proteins, excitatory and inhibitory autorecept...
Source: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences - July 28, 2009 Category: Science Authors: James N. Baraniuk, Samantha J. Merck Tags: Part IV. Chemical Senses in Human Health and Disease Source Type: journals

Terrence Higgins Trust opens a new HIV and sexual health centre in NottinghamEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
On 30 July sexual health and HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) will officially open its new centre in Nottingham. The charity has been based in the city since February 2008 from its old site in Lace Market. THT’s new centre on 23 Barker Gate, which is funded by NHS Nottingham City, NHS Nottinghamshire County, Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council will offer a wider range of services to support people living with HIV and help prevent the rising rates of sexual ill-health. New services include a weekly clinic offering rapid HIV testing and screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Th...
Source: Terrence Higgins Trust - July 17, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations

What Is Aromatherapy? The Theory Behind AromatherapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Aromatherapy is a type of alternative medicine that uses essential oils and other aromatic plant compounds which are aimed at improving a person's health or mood. Many consider this type of treatment as unscientific and wishful thinking - however, scientific evidence of its effectiveness is growing. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 8, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Source Type: news

Clinical indications and perceived effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicine in departments of obstetrics in Germany: A questionnaire studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: CAM methods were widely offered despite the lack of evidence of effectiveness or information on adverse consequences. In Germany, including CAM in the mandatory national quality assurance measures and perinatal surveys would provide valuable information; CAM use elsewhere merits further study. (Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology)
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - June 4, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Karsten Münstedt, Anja Brenken, Matthias Kalder Tags: Obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Source Type: journals

Aromatherapy in nursing practice.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19588723 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian Nursing Journal)
Source: Australian Nursing Journal - May 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Potts J Tags: Aust Nurs J Source Type: journals

Agricultural Aromatherapy: Lavender Oil As Natural HerbicideEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Could essential oils extracted from lavender be used as a natural herbicide to prevent weed growth among crops? Research carried out in Italy suggests the answer may be yes. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 21, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: news

8 Weeks to Vibrant Health - A Breakthrough Guide to Women's Health by Dr. Hyla Cass M.D. (book promo)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(NaturalNews) I've met many doctors over the years who claim to be experts on women's health. Most are well informed about conventional pharmaceutical medicine, but they remain hopelessly uninformed about natural medicine. Rarely do I meet any physician who has commanding knowledge over both realms, and even when I do, virtually none of them truly grasp the key challenges in women's health.Today, I'd like to introduce you to one of the rare exceptions in our world of medicine... a remarkable and accomplished woman whom I have come to respect as the most well-informed doctor on women's health I've ever met. Her name is Dr. ...
Source: NaturalNews.com - May 20, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: news

Clinical inquiries. Do nonmedicated topicals relieve childhood eczema?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Emollients are effective first-line treatment to decrease symptoms of eczema and reduce the need to use steroids in children. Tar preparations work, but compliance may be limited. Gamma-linoleic acid preparations, borage oil, and evening primrose oil show efficacy in small studies. MAS063DP cream (Atopiclair) is effective. Chamomile and bathing in acidic hot spring water may be effective, but these treatments have not been adequately evaluated. Wet wrap dressings may be effective but increase the risk of skin infections. Hamamelis distillate creams and massage with essential oils/aromatherapy are ineffective. PMID:...
Source: The Journal of Family Practice - April 30, 2009 Category: Practice Management Authors: Yates JE, Phifer JB, Flake D Tags: J Fam Pract Source Type: journals

Spoonful of snake oil helps medicine go downEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
If you think aromatherapy is about as beneficial to your health as stubbing your toe, you might be prompted to think again. (Source: IOL: Health)
Source: IOL: Health - April 8, 2009 Category: African Health Source Type: news

Lifestyle Tips for Dealing with DepressionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
If you are affected by depression, you are not “just” sad or upset; you have a condition that involves intense feelings of persistent sadness, helplessness and hopelessness, together with physical problems such as sleeplessness, loss of energy, and physical aches and pains. Depression is an illness and you need support to help fight it. Treatments can involve a variety of different approaches including antidepressants and psychological therapies. But there are also many self-help techniques you can use to complement professional treatment. Options include attending a self-help group, making changes to your diet...
Source: Psych Central - March 23, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jane Collingwood Tags: Depression Disorders General Psychology Self-Help Treatment Coping Strategies Dealing With Depression Employer Health Gathering Information Health Facilities Helplessness Herbal Medicines Hopelessness Information Support Inte Source Type: consumer

'The opposite of science'Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
BSc courses in homeopathy are closing. Is it a victory for campaigners, or just the end of the Blair/Bush era?Can a blog force a university to close a degree course? David Colquhoun, the University College London pharmacology professor behind the "Improbable science" blog would like to think so. Since 2003, Colquhoun has used his blog, along with freedom of information requests, to draw attention to universities running courses in complementary and alternative medicine (Cam). He argues that the treatments are unproven, degree courses unscientific, and universities wrong to award students bachelor's or master's of science q...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 24, 2009 Category: Science Authors: Anthea Lipsett Tags: Science Controversies in science Education Higher education Health Society The Guardian News Source Type: news

Anxiolytic Effect of Aromatherapy Massage in Patients with Breast CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We examined how aromatherapy massage influenced psychologic and immunologic parameters in 12 breast cancer patients in an open semi-comparative trial. We compared the results 1 month before aromatherapy massage as a waiting control period with those during aromatherapy massage treatment and 1 month after the completion of aromatherapy sessions. The patients received a 30 min aromatherapy massage twice a week for 4 weeks (eight times in total). The results showed that anxiety was reduced in one 30 min aromatherapy massage in State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) test and also reduced in eight sequential aromatherapy massage ...
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - February 17, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Imanishi, J., Kuriyama, H., Shigemori, I., Watanabe, S., Aihara, Y., Kita, M., Sawai, K., Nakajima, H., Yoshida, N., Kunisawa, M., Kawase, M., Fukui, K. Tags: Original Articles - Clinical Analyses Source Type: journals

A Review on the Effects of Aromatherapy for Patients with Depressive SymptomsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine , Vol. 0, No. 0: 1-9. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)
Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine - February 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: article Source Type: journals

Massage therapy for cancer palliation and supportive care: a systematic review of randomised clinical trialsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion The evidence is, therefore, encouraging but not compelling. The subject seems to warrant further investigations which avoid the limitations of previous studies. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Review ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-008-0569-zAuthors E. Ernst, Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth 25 Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NT UK Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN 0941-4355 (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - January 16, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Supportive Care in Cancer Source Type: journals

Emergency Department Waiting Room Stress: Can Music or Aromatherapy Improve Anxiety Scores?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Page: 836DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0b013e31818ea04cAuthors: Holm, Lydia MD; Fitzmaurice, Laura MD (Source: Pediatric Emergency Care)
Source: Pediatric Emergency Care - December 18, 2008 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (148 K) Source Type: journals

What methods don't work to reduce stressEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Aromatherapy and drinking may offer some relief, but they don't help the immune system deal with pressure. Clinical studies have convinced many medical experts on stress that some techniques do reduce stress, and other techniques -- such as yoga, massage and helping others -- probably work, as well, they surmise. Yoga, for example, emphasizes breathing, massage activates the relaxing properties of the parasympathetic nervous system, and helping others gets people's minds off their troubles and lifts mood. But researchers don't have enough data to be sure. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - November 30, 2008 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Aromatherapy-trained Nurses Find that Scents Make SenseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Many doctors and nurses are finding that aromatherapy treatments do have a legitimate role in modern medicine. At Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital in Texas, for instance, nurses have learned to tap the healing art of aromatherapy to lower patients’ stress levels and their own. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories)
Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories - November 15, 2008 Category: Nursing Source Type: info

Aromatherapy in nursing and mental health careEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Contemporary Nurse 30(1): 69-75 Abstract There is well documented evidence for the increasing and widespread use of complementary and alternative medicine in the treatment of symptoms of both physical and mental disorders within Western populations. This paper aims to provide a focused review of recent literature on the use of one of these therapies, namely aromatherapy, in nursing and mental health care of people suffering from anxiety and depressive disorders. The evidence base for the efficacy of aromatherapy used to treat these conditions remains poor with a particular paucity of methodologically rigorous studies. Howe...
Source: Contemporary Nurse - October 29, 2008 Category: Nursing Authors: Gillian van der WattAleksandar Janca Source Type: journals

Aromatherapy Massage Affects Menopausal Symptoms in Korean Climacteric Women: A Pilot-Controlled Clinical TrialEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study investigated the effects of aromatherapy massage on menopausal symptoms in Korean climacteric women. Kupperman's menopausal index was used to compare an experimental group of 25 climacteric women with a wait-listed control group of 27 climacteric women. Aromatherapy was applied topically to subjects in the experimental group in the form of massage on the abdomen, back and arms using lavender, rose geranium, rose and jasmine in almond and primrose oils once a week for 8 weeks (eight times in total). The experimental group reported a significantly lower total menopausal index than wait-listed controls (P < 0.05...
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - September 4, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hur, M.-H., Yang, Y. S., Lee, M. S. Tags: Original Article - Clinical Analyses Source Type: journals

Massage for symptom relief in patients with cancer: systematic review.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: Further well-designed large trials with longer follow-up periods are needed to be able to draw firm conclusions about the efficacy and effectiveness of massage for cancer patients. PMID: 18727744 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Advanced Nursing)
Source: Journal of Advanced Nursing - August 31, 2008 Category: Nursing Authors: Wilkinson S, Barnes K, Storey L Tags: J Adv Nurs Source Type: journals

Complementary therapy use by persons with multiple sclerosis: Benefits and research priorities.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) are commonly actively involved in self-care, with many accessing complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to help in symptom management. To provide increased insight into benefits from CAM use and service user ideas over research priorities, a two-part study, involving a questionnaire and interactive workshop, was undertaken with attendees at a national Congress of the MS Trust in the UK. The six most used therapies were reflexology, massage, yoga, relaxation and meditation, acupuncture and aromatherapy. Each was rated by a quarter to two-fifths as 'extremely helpful'. Insight in...
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - July 23, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Esmonde L, Long AF Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Focus group interviews: How aromatherapists feel about changing their practice through undertaking a randomised controlled trial?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In 2003/2007 a randomised controlled trial (RCT) was undertaken into the efficacy of aromatherapy in reducing levels of anxiety amongst palliative care patients. In the study patients were randomised into one of three treatment groups. The participating aromatherapists treated patients according to a strict research protocol. As the trial commenced, the therapists indicated a concern about a potential loss of their holistic principles while undertaking the trial. These genuine concerns formed the impetus to undertake a qualitative study to illuminate the aromatherapists' experience of changing their practice. Findings ...
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - July 23, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Kyle G, Marks-Maran D Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Differences Between the Physiologic and Psychologic Effects of Aromatherapy Body TreatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine , Vol. 0, No. 0: 1-7. Abstract Background: The wide use of herbal plants and essential oils for the prevention and treatment of diseases dates back to ancient times. However, the scientific basis for the beneficial effects of such plants and oils has not been precisely ... (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)
Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine - July 21, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: article Source Type: journals

Aromatherapy: six classes for a cosmetics addictEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Evelyn Evans learns to blend her own essential oils. (Source: Telegraph Health)
Source: Telegraph Health - July 19, 2008 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Choose Nature Instead of Prozac for PMS and PMDDEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(NaturalNews) Thanks to a recent question in the Ask Tony Isaacs Curezone forum, I discovered that it appears to be common to prescribe the dangerous drug Prozac for PMS -- at least in the United States, that is. Not only that, but it is evidently often prescribed not by the Psychiatrists who successfully lobbied the FDA for approval over the objections of the WHO (World Health Organization), but by ordinary ob/gyn doctors who are making diagnosis of a specially created condition the psychiatrists came up with to justify prescribing it: Pre Menstrual Distress Disorder, or PMDD.The initial question asked in the forum was :"...
Source: NaturalNews.com - July 2, 2008 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: news

Table of Contents for Volume: 12 Issue: 2Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article describes Web sites that provide information about good oral health practices, prevention, treatment options, clinical trials, special populations, and curriculum resources for teachers. Article: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association http://www.alsa.org Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), most commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord resulting in muscle weakness and atrophy. The ALS Association's national Web site provides comprehensive information on a wide variety of topics pertinent to ALS patients, caregive...
Source: Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet - June 3, 2008 Category: Information Technology Source Type: journals

Scientific basis behind traditional practice of application of "shoe-smell" in controlling epileptic seizures in the eastern countries.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Epilepsy has been known for thousands of years and has been subjected to various forms of conventional and non-conventional therapies including a non-pharmacological conservative treatment known as aromatherapy, ever since. One commonly practiced form of aromatherapy that persists as an immediate first-aid measure even today in some parts of developing countries in the East is the application of "shoe-smell" during an epileptic attack. The questionable remedial role has intrigued neuro-scientists at least in these parts of the world. This brief paper attempts to provide an insight to the basis of persistence of this pr...
Source: Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery - March 17, 2008 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Jaseja H Tags: Clin Neurol Neurosurg Source Type: journals

Aromatherapy Sniffs Down the Garden PathEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Aromatherapy was no better than distilled water in relieving pain, boosting immune function, or altering stress hormone responses, researchers here said. (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
Source: MedPage Today Primary Care - March 7, 2008 Category: Primary Care Source Type: info

Aromatherapy May Improve Mood But Will Not Make You BetterEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A recent US study on a small group of people found that aromatherapy oils had no physiological effect although they may improve mood for some people.The study is the work of researchers at Ohio State University and appears in the April issue of the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology. (Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today)
Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today - March 5, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: news

Doubts cast over aromatherapy in new studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
According to new research while aromatherapy has a positive effect on mood it does not offer any other health benefits. (Source: News-Medical News Feed)
Source: News-Medical News Feed - March 5, 2008 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Aromatherapy and pain relief?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
One of the most comprehensive investigations done to date on aromatherapy failed to show any improvement in either immune status, wound healing or pain control among people exposed to two often-touted scents. (Source: News-Medical News Feed)
Source: News-Medical News Feed - March 5, 2008 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Aromatherapy Doesn't Fix Body, Study SaysEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Researchers try but can't find the body reacting to pleasant smells during stressful times. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - March 4, 2008 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: WDSU.com Source Type: news

Aromatherapy May Make You Feel Good, But It Won't Make You WellEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
One of the most comprehensive investigations done to date on aromatherapy failed to show any improvement in either immune status, wound healing or pain control among people exposed to two often touted scents.While one of two popular aromas touted by alternative medicine practitioners lemon did appear to enhance moods positively among study subjects, the other lavender had no effect on reported mood, based on three psychological tests. (Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today)
Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today - March 4, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: news

Aromatherapy May Make You Feel Good, But It Won't Make You Well, Study ShowsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
One of the most comprehensive investigations done to date on aromatherapy failed to show any improvement in either immune status, wound healing or pain control among people exposed to two often-touted scents. While one of two popular aromas touted by alternative medicine practitioners -- lemon -- did appear to enhance moods positively among study subjects, the other -- lavender -- had no effect on reported mood, based on three psychological tests. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 4, 2008 Category: Science Source Type: news