Acupuncture
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Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College, Berkeley
Enjoy extensive clinical training in traditional Chinese medicine, integrative Medicine, Chinese herbal medicine, and Japanese needling technique. Join our college and study at one of the top accredited Oriental medicine institutions in the nation. Continue Reading >>
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Complementary Medicine: Traditional Chinese
Nearly half the US populations turns to complementary, alternative and integrative practices to maintain or improve their health. Beverly Burns of UCSF’s Osher Center for Integrative Medicine explores traditional Chinese medicine including acupuncture, meridians and chi. Series: “UCSF Mini Medical School for the Public”
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Experts Offer Tips on Lung Cancer Prevention
(HealthDay News) — People, especially smokers, should not rely on vitamin and mineral supplements to prevent lung cancer, say members of the American College of Chest Physicians in their second annual guide to lung cancer prevention, care and treatment.
The new evidence-based guidelines also include a strong statement opposing the use of low-dose CT scans for […]
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Researching Alternatives: A Talk With Donald Abrams
By Bob HuffJune 2003You have a reputation as being a rigorous clinical researcher and tough advocate for making evidence-based treatment decisions.
Yet you’ve also been very open to studying a number of alternative and complementary therapies that have been used in the HIV patient community. How did all these concerns come together and what are you […]
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Acupuncture, Turmeric May Help Ease Arthritis
(HealthDay News) — Acupuncture and an extract of turmeric — the spice that gives curry its kick — may both offer significant pain relief to some arthritis patients, two new studies suggest.Reporting in the November issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism, a German team says a combination of acupuncture and conventional medicine can boost quality of […]
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Aromatherapy: The Scent of Dispute
(HealthDay News) — Aromatherapy is an affordable, accessible natural path to relief for a variety of health problems, ranging from arthritis pain to nausea to drowsiness, supporters insist.
But skeptics dismiss any claims that the use of essential oils from flowers, herbs and trees can promote health in any way.
And both sides are unlikely to relinquish […]
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Children’s Health
Children’s HealthIn this section many common questions related to children’s health are explored.
Contrary to popular belief, children are not “little adults,” and the approaches to their health conditions are often markedly different than those used for grown-ups.
The rapid changes that occur during growth and development require special consideration in choosing both treatments and medications.
In some […]
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Acupressure Eases Low Back Pain
(HealthDay News) — Acupresssure — pushing with the fingertips at the same body points used in acupuncture — gave patients better, long-lasting relief for low back pain than conventional physical therapy, Taiwanese researchers report.
“Acupressure was effective in reducing low back pain in terms of disability, pain scores and functional status,” doctors at the National Taiwan […]
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What You Should Know About Complementary and Alternative Medicine
(HealthDay News) — If you’ve ever taken herbal products, seen a chiropractor or tried megavitamin therapy, you’ve ventured outside the boundaries of conventional medicine.There’s a term for those therapies — “complementary and alternative medicine,” or CAM — and it describes the wide range of health systems, practices and products that fall outside the mainstream. The […]
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Overcoming Addictions?
Q: I am addicted to alcohol and caffeine and am ready to go cold turkey off of both. Can you suggest any natural supplements that would help with cravings/withdrawal?– Carola Gregg
A: Congratulations on your determination to overcome your addictions. We all know about the addictive potential and side effects of drinking too much alcohol, but […]