Archive for the 'Alternative Medicine' Category

MSNBC has an interesting look - literally - at some celebs who have aged gracefully, a few who have had a little bit of surgery, and others who overdid it, to put it mildly.

Score one for going au naturel.

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Posted By: froosh | Apr 25th


WILMINGTON, Del., April 21 /PRNewswire/ — For men tired of taking drugs for the common, and often devastating, medical condition of erectile dysfunction, The Penis Diet offers an informative how-to solution encompassing a safe, natural wellness plan and positive lifestyle changes to enhance performance for the long term.
For men who are not quite convinced that […]

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Posted By: littlec | Apr 21st


TORONTO, ONTARIO, MEDIA ADVISORY–(Marketwire - Feb. 13, 2008) - Sunnybrook researchers are the first to provide evidence of the harmful effects of inhaled cannabis on the cognitive and mental health of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).
“Patients with MS who regularly smoke cannabis are shown to have more extensive cognitive abnormalities, such as difficulties in processing […]

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Posted By: littlec | Feb 13th


MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ — Patients with knee cartilage injuries now have the opportunity to re-grow their cartilage as part of an innovative study at TRIA Orthopaedic Center, in Bloomington, MN. Cartilage is the tough but flexible tissue that covers the ends of your bones at a joint such as the knee; symptoms of knee […]

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Posted By: littlec | Jan 8th


TORONTO/ONTARIO/MEDIA RELEASE–(Marketwire - Jan. 1, 2008) - New Year’s resolutions for healthy eating and increased activity are now more important than ever, say Alzheimer’s experts. Your mind needs it too.Research has shown that a good diet, in particular the Mediterranean diet high in monounsaturated “healthy” fats, and regular physical activity, are also important to keep […]

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Posted By: froosh | Jan 1st


SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ — January 1, 2008 will mark the ritualistic day of New Year’s promises as many vow to stop smoking. The New Year also brings added pressure to smokers as January 1 marks the first day of the Illinois Smoking Ban.
For those resolving to make 2008 the start of a smoke-free […]

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Posted By: littlec | Dec 18th


DOYLESTOWN, Penn., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ — With cold season underway, it’s just a matter of time before you get a runny nose, cough and sore throat. If you’re suffering from the common cold, a visit to you doctor for antibiotics won’t help.
“There are more than 200 cold viruses lurking at all times, but antibiotics won’t […]

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Posted By: littlec | Dec 3rd


DALLAS, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ — “Arthritis Without Pain” - the Miracle of TNF blockers, examines the science behind the TNF blockers Enbrel, Remicade and Humira, offers practical advice for their use and explores the real-life experience of patients who take them. Written by noted Dallas rheumatologist Scott J. Zashin, M.D. in collaboration with healthcare writer […]

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Posted By: littlec | Oct 22nd


CHICAGO, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ — The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) today told family physicians attending an annual meeting here that rehabilitation physicians, also known as physiatrists, can be important allies in helping patients decrease pain and improve function without extreme interventions or costly procedures.
At a session of the American Academy of […]

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Posted By: littlec | Oct 5th


PALO ALTO, Calif., June 18 /PRNewswire/ — Although several controversies surround the subject of stem cells, the miraculous properties they hold in terms of their differentiation potential to give rise to a wide range of cell types offer the possibilities of capitalizing on stem cell research to generate novel therapies and treatment alternatives for several […]

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Posted By: littlec | Jun 18th