Sep 7, 2012
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has shown that a mix of chinese herbs is just as effective as Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) in shortening episodes of flu. For more information go to: http://www.annals.org/content/155/4/217.abstract
Jun 7, 2012
The latest volume of the Annals of Internal Medicine features a randomised controlled trial that compared the effectiveness of two types of massage for chronic low back pain. The trial found that massage may be effective with benefits lasting at least 6 months....
May 27, 2012
On 21 May The Economist launched a poll with the question “is research into alternative medicine a waste of time? The accompanying article attempted to paint a rather negative picture of complementary and alternative medicine yet the response of ~ 8000 readers...
Oct 7, 2011
Patient demand and reports of high patient satisfaction have led to a situation where 42% of hospitals in the USA now offer CAM therapies as complementary treatments to patients undergoing conventional care....
Sep 16, 2011
A recent study seems to indicate that a high intake of white fruits and vegetables may protect against stroke. This is not CAM in the sense of the report supporting any CAM modality but, all CAM practitioners have always advised a diet high in fresh fruit and...
Aug 31, 2011
A new study published in the journal ‘Menopause’ shows the herb valerian to be effective for menopausal women suffering sleep problems. Menopause: September 2011 – Volume 18 – Issue 9 – pp 951-955...
Dec 7, 2010
A report by the National Institute for Complementary Medicine in Australia has found that four simple CAM interventions can offer cost savings. As part of NICM’s efforts to inform the effective integration of complementary medicine into routine healthcare, the...
Nov 30, 2010
CAM practitioners are increasingly forming part of the fabric of primary healthcare in many countries. A recent survey from the University of Queensland in Australia reveals that this is not just a phenomenon taking place in urban conglomerations but also in rural...
Nov 27, 2010
80% of parents of children attending a gastroenterology clinic believe that doctors should support the use of CAM. Parents revealed they were using various CAM approaches to complement and supplement their child’s conventional treatment. Results: Sixty-nine...
Nov 17, 2010
Complementary and alternative medicine encompasses a wide diversity of therapeutic options that have become increasingly popular treatment modalities for patients with pain, particularly when conventional strategies fail or provide only partial relief. Pain is one of...
