Alternative Medicine Alert articles from May 2004

Alternative Medicine Alert archives from May 2004

Soy and menopausal symptoms.
May 1, 2004... MENOPAUSE CONSISTS OF A WIDE VARIETY OF SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS associated with acute withdrawal, or natural fluctuation and eventual diminution, of female reproductive hormones. This is superimposed on a background of progressive changes associated...

Goldenseal and the common cold: is there any evidence?
May 1, 2004... GOLDENSEAL, OR HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS, IS A POPULAR cold remedy and immune system stimulant, and combination products with Echinacea sp. for this purpose remain a common part of any herbal medicine or dietary supplement shelf at pharmacies and...

Acupuncture for chronic headache.(Clinical Briefs)
May 1, 2004... With Comments from Russell H. Greenfield, MD Source: Vickers AJ, et al. Acupuncture for chronic headache in primary care: Large, pragmatic, randomized trial. BMJ 2004; 328:744-750. Goal: To compare policies of "use acupuncture" vs....

Stress and multiple sclerosis.
May 1, 2004... Source: Mohr DC, et al. Association between stressful life events and exacerbation in multiple sclerosis: A meta-analysis. BMJ 2004;328: 731-740. Goal: To further assess the association between exacerbations of multiple sclerosis (MS) and...

CME questions.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... CME Instructions: Physicians participate in this continuing medical education program by reading the articles, using the provided references for further research, and studying the CME questions. Participants should select what they believe to...

Soy as part of a healthy diet.
May 1, 2004... THE ARRAY OF SOY FOODS NOW WIDELY AVAILABLE CAN LEAVE SHOPPERS AT A LOSS FOR ways to incorporate them into their diets. However, with the American Heart Association endorsement of soy as a heart-healthy food, more Americans are looking for ways...