Category Archives: Alternative Medicine

How to Shorten the Duration of Cold Symptoms?

Posted on October 12, 2011 by wngai

The winter is coming and many of us are going to catch the cold this year. How can we shorten the duration of cold symptoms? A study published in the Open Respiratory Medicine Journal reported that high-dose, but not low-dose, zinc … Continue reading →

15 Minutes Exercise Improves Survival!

Posted on October 12, 2011 by wngai

We were told by doctors that we need to exercise at least 30 minutes every day to keep our bodies healthy. Now, a new study indicated only 15 minutes a day of moderate-intensity exercise might be enough! The new study … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Medicine, Arrhythmia, Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, Heart attack, Heart failure, High cholesterol, Hypertension, Stroke, VTE | Tagged Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, Exercise, Survival | Comments Off

Tai Chi May Prevent Falls, Improve Mental Health in Elderly

Posted on May 29, 2011 by wngai

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, ill health is viewed as an imbalance between yin and yang (the 2 opposing life forces). Tai chi, the practice that combines deep breathing, relaxation with slow and gentle movements, is supposed to rebalance such energy … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Medicine, Cardiovascular disease, Central Nervous System, Dementia | Tagged fall prevention, general well-being, psychological health, Tai Chi, Yang, Yin | Comments Off

How to prevent Breast Cancers?

Posted on May 29, 2011 by wngai

A new study, presented at American Society of Breast Surgeons, indicated breast cancer patients have lower vitamin D levels than healthy individuals. They also found that vitamin D deficiency is associated with breast cancer subtypes that are most deadly, including … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Medicine, Breast cancer, Cancer | Tagged basal-like, Breast cancer, Breast cancer prevention, recurrence, triple-negative, vitamin D | Comments Off

Herbs or Massage ease Colic in Babies

Posted on May 16, 2011 by wngai

Parents often feel helpless, irritated and exhausted when their baby cries or screams frequently without any discernible reason. A new report published in Pediatrics suggested that fennel or herbal tea that included fennel or herbal tea that included fennel and … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Medicine, Others | Tagged Baby, Bo Ying Compound, chamomile, Colic, fennel, herbal tea, Herbs, probiotics, reflexology | Comments Off

Vitamin D Cut Risk of Flu

Posted on May 15, 2011 by wngai

A new study indicates that Vitamin D may reduce the incidence and severity of influenza and other infections of the upper respiratory tract. The researchers at Yale University School of Medicine followed 198 healthy adults during the fall and winter … Continue reading →

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Strawberries May Prevent Esophageal Cancer

Posted on May 15, 2011 by wngai

Esophageal cancer is common inChina, with about 50% of the world wide cases of esophageal cancer reported inChinaalone. The important causative agents of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma are nitrosamine carcinogens, which are present in tobacco smoke. Now, a pilot study … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Medicine, Cancer, Esophageal Cancer | Tagged carcinogens, dysplasia, Esophageal Cancer, esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, nitrosamine, Strawberries | Comments Off

Yoga can Prevent Atrial Fibrillation from Recurring

Posted on April 5, 2011 by wngai

Previously, we have mentioned that regular exercise can prevent atrial fibrillation and its associated complications such as heart failure. Now, a new study, presented at the American College of Cardiology 2011 Scientific Sessions, suggested that taking a 45-minute yoga class … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Medicine, Arrhythmia, Cardiovascular disease, Heart failure | Tagged Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence, Exercise, Heart Failure, Recurring, yoga | Comments Off

How to Prevent Atrial Fibrillation from Recurring Without Taking Medicine?

Posted on April 5, 2011 by wngai

If you are taking anti-arrhythmic medicine such as amiodarone (Cordarone), flecainide (Tambocor), sotalol (Betapace) and propefanone (Rhythmol), but still experience episodes of atrial fibrillation, what can you do? A new study published at the Journal of Electrical Cardiology 2011 suggested acupuncture … Continue reading →

Posted in Acupuncture, Arrhythmia, Cardiovascular disease | Tagged Acupuncture, amiodarone, Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence, Betapace, cardioversion, Cordarone, flecainide, Neiguan, propafenone, Recurring, Rhythmol SR, Shenmen, sotalol, Tambocor, Xinshu | Comments Off

Blue and Strawberries may Prevent Hypertension

Posted on April 3, 2011 by wngai

Good news for fruits and vegetables lovers. Another study demonstrated that intake fruits and vegetables that are rich in anthocyanins—such as blueberries, strawberries, and blood oranges—might help prevent the development of hypertension. Anthocyanins are water-soluble vacuolar pigments that are found … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Medicine, Cardiovascular disease, Hypertension | Tagged anthocyanins, Blueberries, Cardiovascular disease, dark chocolate, Flavonoids, Hypertension, oranges, red wine, Strawberries, Tea | Comments Off