Alternative Therapies in Women's Health articles from June 2003

Alternative Therapies in Women's Health archives from June 2003

Acupuncture and pregnancy.
June 1, 2003... "Natures differ, and needs with them, hence the wise men of old did not lay down one measure for all." --Chuang Tse, 4th century B.C. ACUPUNCTURE IS AN ANCIENT METHOD OF HEALING COMING FROM traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). TCM...

Ginger for nausea in pregnancy.
June 1, 2003... Sources: Keating A, Chez RA. Ginger syrup as an antiemetic in early pregnancy. Altern Ther Health Med 2002;8:89-91. Abstract: Ginger (Zingiber officinale) has been used to ameliorate symptoms of nausea. A beverage containing ginger in a...

CME questions.
June 1, 2003... 20. The NIH Consensus Statement on acupuncture states that acupuncture is effective for: a. adult postoperative and chemotherapy nausea and vomiting. b. menstrual cramps. c. inducing or stimulating labor. d. relieving labor...

Pitt nursing school to study acupuncture. (In the News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing are investigating acupuncture for reducing menopausal symptoms in women with breast cancer. In the current study, funded by the National Cancer Institute, participants will be...

Trial will study St. John's wort for depression. (In the News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... The National Institutes of Health has launched a four-year study to determine the safety and effectiveness of the herbal supplement St. John's wort and citalopram, a standard antidepressant, compared to placebo. The trial is being conducted at...

Physician's license revoked for practicing CAM. (In the News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... The Tennessee Court of Appeals recently upheld a ruling of the Tennessee Board of Medicine to revoke the license of James E. Johnson, MD, who practiced "alternative medicine" in Nashville, TN. A patient had seen Johnson regarding a chronic...