complementary medicine
Quality Of Acupuncture Needles Must Be Improved, Study
The quality of acupuncture needles is high, but should be improved to avoid potential problems such as pain and skin reactions, researchers say.
Study: Oral Garlic Not Useful In Treating Vaginal Thrush
Researchers have found that garlic does not significantly reduce vaginal candida.
Chiropractic Treatments Under Review In Large-Scale Study
Researchers have conducted a large study on the health reasons people visit chiropractors and the care chiropractors provide.
Complementary Medicines May Put Cancer Patients’ Lives At Risk
Nial Wheate discusses why it is worrying that many cancer patients use complementary medicine to supplement regular hospital treatment.
The Neglected Allies Of Modern Medicine
Is the enduring attraction of traditional medicine a good thing or a paradox? Zaria Gorvett investigates.
Yoga May Ease Back Pain, Elderly Insomnia
Two recent studies have highlighted the health benefits of yoga, which range from treating chronic or recurrent low back pain, to helping elderly people with insomnia.
OPINION: Attack On Complementary Medicine ‘Undermines Safety’
Cutting complementary medicine courses from universities would dilute the quality of the education available and threaten safe practice but have no impact on demand for it, say Australian academics.
Under The Weather? New Tongue Scanning Software May Explain Why.
University of Missouri researchers have developed computer software to analyze the flow and balance of 'hot' and 'cold' zheng in the body simply by scanning one's tongue.
Traditional Medicines Found To Contain Toxins And Illegal Ingredients
Researchers have discovered that some traditional Chinese medicines contain potentially toxic plant ingredients, allergens, and even traces of endangered animals.
Study: Acupuncture And Herbal Medicine May Relieve Chronic Pelvic Pain
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine may be useful in the treatment of chronic pelvic pain and related conditions, say U.K. experts in a new opinion paper.
