Research & Lifestyle
Treatment of Severe Atopic Eczema
Posted on 23/04/2008
(1) First Trial: A report in the British Journal of Dermatology (1) reveals that Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine has been shown to be extremely effective in the treatment of severe cases of atopic eczema.A controlled study...
Chinese Herbs and the Treatment of Allergic Asthma
Posted on 23/04/2008
An oral combination of Chinese herbs could be as effective as conventional medicines at alleviating asthma symptoms but without such severe side effects, report American and Chinese researchers. The researchers, from the world...
Chinese Herbs, Allergic Rhinitis and Allergy to Peanuts
Posted on 23/04/2008
CHINESE HERBS EFFECTIVE FOR ALLERGIC RHINITISAn Australian study has demonstrated the benefits of a Chinese herbal preparation (Biminne) in the treatment of allergic rhinitis (AR) Hay fever. In a randomised, double-blind,...
Chinese Herbs and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Posted on 23/04/2008
A team of researchers led by Alan Bensoussan of the University of Western Sydney Macarthur in Australia has confirmed that Chinese herbal medicine can ease the symptoms of patients with irritable bowel syndrome. It is estimated...
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Posted on 23/04/2008
MEDITERRANEAN DIET & RHEUMATOID ARTHRITISPatients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who switched to the "Mediterranean diet" regimen for three months showed a significant reduction in clinical symptoms, with the diet...
Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis with Chinese Medicine
Posted on 23/04/2008
Chinese herbs proven in arthritis therapy......
Chinese Herbs and Menstrual Pain
Posted on 22/04/2008
Chinese Herbs Relieve Menstrual Pain Better than Drugs or AcupunctureWednesday, April 09, 2008 by: Mike AdamsChinese herbal medicine appears to be more effective at relieving menstrual cramps and pain than pharmaceutical drugs,...
Acupuncture and Migraine
Posted on 07/04/2008
ACUPUNCTURE INSTEAD OF DRUGSWomen who opt for acupuncture instead of a drug to prevent migraines report feeling fewer symptoms, fewer attacks, and less side effects from the treatment, new study findings report. The study,...
The effects of shiatsu on lower back pain
Posted on 07/04/2008
Shiatsu, a specific type of massage, was used as an intervention in this study of 66 individuals complaining of lower back pain. Each individual was measured on state/trait anxiety and pain level before and after four shiatsu...
Exploring the value of shiatsu in palliative care day services
Posted on 07/04/2008
This qualitative study sought to evaluate the effects of shiatsu therapy on clients attending hospice day services. Eleven clients with advanced progressive disease received five therapy sessions each at weekly intervals. Data...
