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Category Archives: Alternative Medicine
Soy Intake Lowers Recurrence of Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancers
The intake of soy isoflavones among women with breast cancer has become a public health concern since these compounds have been found to have weak estrogenic effects. A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, however, suggested soy intake … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Breast cancer, Cancer
Tagged Breast Cancers, isoflavones, soy
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How to Prevent Your Brain from Getting Old?
Walking at least 6 miles per week appears to maintain brain volume and preserve memory in old age, according to new research. The results were reported in the October 13 online issue of Neurology. In the study, 299 dementia-free people … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Dementia, Longevity
Tagged cognitive impairment, Dementia, gray matter, old, Walking
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Lingzhi and San-Miao-San May Improve the Symptoms of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Last time, we reported the beneficial effect of a Chinese mushroom, Yunzhi, on cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. This time, we would like to share with you the immunomodulatory effect of another Chinese mushroom, Lingzhi, on patients with rheumatoid arthritis. RA … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tagged analgesic, anti-inflammatory, Cortex phellodendri, Ganoderma, Herbal Medicine, Herbal Medicine, immunomodulatory, Lingzhi, Longevity, Methotrexate, nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs, NSAID, prednisolone, Radix achyranthes bidentatae, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rhizoma atractylodi, San-Miao-San
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Drink Cranberry Juice to Prevent Urinary Tract Infection
Previously studies have suggested cranberry juice can fight against bacteria in Petri disk. A new study, presented at the national meeting of the American Chemical Society, added to the existing evidence by showing cranberry juice could reach the urinary tract … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Others
Tagged cranberry, Urinary Tract Infection
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Water: A Secret Weapon to Lose Weight?
When I was a kid, my mom always told me not to drink water before a meal. She told me drinking water would fill up my stomach and made me eat less. I believed her words, but have never seen … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Obesity, Weight loss
Tagged Water, Weight loss
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Yunzhi-Danzhen Improves Immune System in Nasopharyngeal Cancer(NPC) Patients
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a prevalent tumor in Hong Kong. If you have nasopharyngeal cancer, that is a bad news. The good news is patients with early stage disease (Stage I and II disease) have a 5-year survival rate of more than 70%. … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Cancer, Herbal Medicine, Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Tagged chemotherapy, chemotherapy side-effects, Coriolus versicolor, Danzhen, Herbal Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Immune system, Nasopharyngeal Cancer, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Yunzhi
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Tai Chi May Be Useful to Treat Fibromyalgia
We have previously reported that Tai Chi might be effective in improving the efficacy of antidepressant agents. Now, a new study published in New England Journal of Medicine indicated that Tai Chi might also relieve the symptoms in patients with … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Fibromyalgia
Tagged Fibromyalgia, Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, Short-Form Health Survey, Tai Chi, Yang
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Resveratrol Slows Your Aging; Reduces Your Risk of Diabetes and Heart Disease
Resveratrol, the plant extract that is found in the skin of red grapes, appears to suppress inflammation and cut the risk of diabetes and heart disease. The popular plant extract has previously been shown to prolong life and reduce the … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, Longevity
Tagged Aging, Diabetes, grapes, Heart disease, Longevity, Prolong life, Resveratrol
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How to Reduce Your Brain Aging?
A study published in the August issue of the Circulation indicated that declining cardiac function is associated with lower total brain volume. Using Framingham data, the researchers reviewed brain and cardiac MRIs and neuropsychological and laboratory data of 1,504 participants. … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Central Nervous System, Dementia
Tagged Aging, Alzheimer's disease, Brain, Brain volume, Dementia, Exercise
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