by Mike Adams Falls are the leading cause of accidental death in the elderly population of adults over 65 years of age. A recent study found that elderly people who suffer from dementia are more likely to suffer falls if they are given anti-depressants. Selective serotonin uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are frequently prescribed to dementia patients, [...]
by: Raw Michelle Cannabis is a plant with demonstrable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, both aspects that point to its potential to be used as an anti-cancer drug. Cannabinoids have been used in tentative studies, demonstrating their ability to greatly reduce tumours, and cure cancer, in mice. A controlled substance The medical establishment continues to reinvent [...]
(HealthDay News) — Obesity surgery-related complications in the United States declined 21 percent between 2001 and 2006, and payments to hospitals for obesity surgery decreased by as much as 13 percent, partly because there were fewer patient readmissions due to complications, a new study reports. The findings from a study by the U.S. Agency for [...]
Concord Professor to speak about his research Lorenzo Cohen, professor and director of the integrative medicine program at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, will be in Concord on Thursday to discuss his research into the connections between lifestyle choices and cancer occurrences. His presentation will discuss how to lower the risk of cancer as well as improve outcomes for …
Nation’s leaders are invited to acknowledge that “Doctors are people too, and have rights, just like patients.”(PRWEB) March 30, 2012 Elson M. Haas, MD, an integrative medicine pioneer and the Founder/Medical Director of Preventive Medical Center of Marin since 1984, is taking his message to the nation’s health leaders this National Doctors’ Day. Dr.
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., March 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –Are flats good for your feet? How long should you stay in your heels
Dr. Michele Couri can pinpoint precisely when the notion of Vitamin D deficiency crossed her radar – at an integrative medicine conference in fall 2009.
Dr. Michele Couri can pinpoint precisely when the notion of Vitamin D deficiency crossed her radar – at an integrative medicine conference in fall 2009. “There wasn’t one lecture that didn’t bring up Vitamin D,” she said.
New Integral Healing Program provides cancer patients and families with awareness of whole-person cancer care and complementary medicine benefits OTTAWA, March 26, 2012 /CNW/ – The Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre (OICC) has launched an innovative whole-person cancer-care education program in partnership with the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation’s Maplesoft Centre. The “Integral Healing Program: Empowerment on the Cancer Journey” provides a set of educational modules designed to share evidence-informed complementary care options with cancer patients, survivors and their support network, providing them with knowledge and tools to take better control of their disease management. Consisting of four, weekly half-day workshops, each session incorporates hands-on interactive learning, audio-visual teaching aids, and lively group discussions.
By Leland Kim on March 26, 2012 Breast cancer survivor Helen Robillard closes her eyes as she gently rotates her arms clockwise. Her movements are measured and deliberate; her breathing slow and purposeful
The Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre is a not-for-profit cancer care and research center delivering whole-person cancer care and scientifically grounded, evidence-informed complementary medicine OTTAWA, March 26, 2012 /CNW/ – The Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre (OICC) has opened its doors to provide multi-disciplinary complementary medicine and whole-person care for people with cancer, and to those wanting to prevent cancer or its recurrence. The OICC is both a treatment clinic and an integrative oncology research centre, which exists to assess and reduce possible causes of cancer while exploring innovative integrative methods to treat the disease.
(HealthDay News) — A new method to prevent recurrence of deadly glioblastoma brain cancer shows promise, say U.S. scientists. Radiation can temporarily shrink a glioblastoma tumor, but the cancer nearly always recurs within weeks or months. Few people with this type of brain cancer survive more than two years after diagnosis. In a study on [...]
Mayo Clinic is expecting a huge turnout this weekend at the Mall of America. Clinic staff plan a variety of alternative-medicine offerings today, some of which will be free. Dr
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Report Supports Value of Food Intolerance Testing TORONTO , March 22, 2012 /CNW/ – Gemoscan Canada , Inc. (TSXV: GES.V – News) (MUN: 1GE.MU – News) welcomes a new study published in the Journal of Obesity & Weight Loss Therapy that points to food sensitivity as a key culprit in obesity.
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire -03/22/12)- Gemoscan Canada, Inc. (TSX-V: GES.V – News) (Munich: 1GE.MU – News) welcomes a new study published in the Journal of Obesity & Weight Loss Therapy that points to food sensitivity as a key culprit in obesity. The study, led by John E
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, there are some additional unusual therapeutic holistic regimens that may be of benefit in improving cognition. Two new scientific studies in the past couple of months have shown some benefit in helping brain functioning amid Alzheimer’s: one on meditation, the other on rosemary oil aromatherapy. For the study on meditation and Alzheimer’s, researchers enrolled 15 older adults with memory problems that ranged from mild age-associated memory impairment to mild impairment, on a Kirtan Kriya mantra-based meditation course
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(HealthDay News) — Men who drink plenty of low-sugar fluids may reduce their risk for bladder cancer, new research suggests. Although the reason for the association between fluid intake and protection against cancer remains unknown, researchers theorize the fluids may flush out potential cancer-causing agents before they have a chance to cause any damage. In [...]
IT’S the $1 billion industry that promises to make you feel better the natural way. But how effective are vitamin and mineral supplements for the average Australian? Controversy surrounding vitamin giant Swisse’s dressing down by the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s complaints panel for allegedly making misleading claims on health products has sparked debate on the validity of supplements
13-03-2012 23:28 n existence for 12 years, the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine has become a premier integrative health resource for the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. The first program of its kind to offer fully developed programs in research, education and patient care, the Osher Center is meeting the needs of patients who seek a healing-oriented approach to healthcare. To date, the Center has received two Center of Excellence Awards from the National Institute of Health; developed twenty-five hours of required curricula for medical, nursing and pharmacological students, and seen more than 20000 patient visits.
