Researchers in China have experimented with breeding seeds for Traditional Chinese Medicinal herbs (TCM) in space. The researchers report that the growth cycle of the seeds for the two, high demand (and scarce), plant species they selected, could be shortened after being bred in space. The company behind this experiment, the Chengde Jingfukang Pharmaceutical Group …
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Research published in the BMC journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine has looked at the dilemma created by earlier research that showed that calc carb demonstrated the ability to kill cancer cell in vivo – it didn’t demonstrate the same effects ‘ex vivo’. The results showed that clac carb achieved this cancer-killing effect through a …
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Researchers from the Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknaghat, Himachal Pradesh, in India has shown looked at the ability of homeopathic medicines as anticancer agents. The research, published in the journal Homeopathy, looked at various strengths of dilution of remedies (in mother tincture) – 30C, 200C, 1M and 10M – and their effect on lines …
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Complementary Medical approaches including Acupuncture, TENS and Music Therapy have been at the centre of a recent trial to see if these therapies can help people suffering from kidney stones. It was discovered that Complementary Therapies can lower patients need for pain killers and it was also noted that their anxiety levels decreased too. Abstract …
Researchers from the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Irvine3 Circulation-Vascular Labs and San Valentino Vascular Screening Project, Gabriele D’Annunzio University, Pescara, in Italy, looked at the efficacy of a standardised grape seed procyanidins extract to decrease blood pressure. This extract, when used in association with improved diet and lifestyle, was researched in a study amongst healthy, …
Researchers from the Department of Chinese Medicine, Chi-Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan, have shown that treating patients with traumatic brain injuries with Electroacupuncture (EA) for one hour – in the acute stage – was shown to be able to increase regional blood flows and attenuate the levels of transforming growth-interacting factor (TGIF) in the injured …
Yoga is a popular activity which may be well suited to some individuals with specific rheumatic disorders. Regular yoga practice can increase muscle strength and endurance, proprioception, and balance, with emphasis on movement through a full range of motion to increase flexibility and mobility. Additional beneficial elements of yoga include breathing, relaxation, body awareness, and …
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Clinical Evaluation of Viscum album Homeopathic Mother Tincture as an Antihypertensive A Pilot Study has been published in the Journal of Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine which looks at a rarely used homeopathic remedy – and it’s use in treating hypertension. Interestingly the medicine that was given to the patients was a preparation of Mistletoe …
CAN VISCUM ALBUM (MISTLETOE) HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE REDUCE BLOOD PRESSURE? Read More »
Pain relief Hydrotherapy is said to be particularly effective for rehabilitation after orthopaedic and spinal surgery which have resulted in chronic pain. There are a number of variations of hydrotherapy, all of which are known to have a pain relieving effect. One example is that of a hydro bath, which will release huge quantities of large …
Hydrotherapy exists in many other variations, for instance the NHS often uses physical therapy performed in water for post operation rehabilitation. Treatment applied in these kinds of heated pools utilise the warmth to relax the muscles, the buoyancy to resist movement and the weightlessness helps to decrease stress and pain on the joints. Other methods …
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