Alternative Medicine Review back issues from March 2009:
The benefits of pre- and post-challenge urine heavy metal testing: Part 1.(Environmental Medicine)(Report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Introduction The adverse effects of heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury; are of great concern to the general public and the medical community. Recent studies have shown that lead exposure can lead to higher rates of parkinsonism (1) and cognitive decline ...
Diet and nondiet predictors of urinary 3-phenoxybenzoic acid in NHANES 1999-2002.(U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey)(Environmental Medicine Abstracts)(Brief article)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Commentary Pyrethroid and organophosphate testicides are the two most commonly used classes of insecticides currently in use. As with all forms of pesticides, pyrethroids are potent neurotoxins, the avenue via which they kill the pests. Pyrethroids are synthetic forms of ...
The role of exposure to phthalates from polyvinyl chloride products in the development of asthma and allergies: a systematic review and meta-analysis.(Environmental Medicine Abstracts)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Commentary The CDC reporting on toxin exposures, as reviewed above, has continued to reveal that we are carrying toxins that none of us previously considered. Among those found in all of us are a number of phthalates, or plasticizers. Other researchers have shown that these ...
Ambient ozone concentrations cause increased hospitalizations for asthma in children: an 18-year study in Southern California.(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Commentary As mentioned previously, the rates of asthma have been increasing dramatically around the globe for the last couple of decades. These increases have been associated with both outdoor and indoor air pollution. Multiple articles have been published that show increased ...
Effects of exposure to 0.06 ppm ozone on FEV1 in humans: a secondary analysis of existing data.(Environmental Medicine Abstracts)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Commentary This article continues the topic of ozone-induced respiratory damage. In this article very low levels of ozone, previously thought not to damage the lungs, were shown to lead to reduced expiration in otherwise healthy persons. This appears to show that there is no ...
Relation between cord blood mercury levels and early child development in a World Trade Center cohort.(Environmental Medicine Abstracts)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Commentary The final abstract is quite a blockbuster--a study of pregnant women living near the World Trade Center in New York on September 11, 2001. These women were exposed to a high amount of airborne toxins after the towers collapsed, including mercury. Their blood mercury ...
Integrated brain restoration after ischemic stroke-medical management, risk factors, nutrients, and other interventions for managing inflammation and enhancing brain plasticity.(Post Stroke Recovery)(Report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Introduction Stroke, the third leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of adult disability, can be catastrophic for the afflicted individual. Because current therapies for stroke have extremely limited effectiveness, most stroke patients never fully ...
Inulin-type prebiotics: a review.(Part 2)(Report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Introduction This article is part 2 of a two-part review of inulin-type prebiotics. In part 1, inulin-type prebiotics were defined and food applications were explored. Evidence of ability to modulate gut microflora was also examined. Part 2 discusses the clinical research on ...
EDTA chelation therapy, without added vitamin c, decreases oxidative DNA damage and lipid peroxidation.(Ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid)(Original Research)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Introduction Antioxidants that decrease cardiovascular risk factors and improve endothelial function (1) are recommended to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes. (2,3) Ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) chelation therapy, in combination with vitamins ...
Olive leaf.(Monograph)(Report)
Mar 01, 2009 ... Introduction [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Olive leaf from Olea europaea, the olive tree, is native to the Mediterranean and has been known for its medicinal properties since ancient times. It is the first botanical noted in the Bible, where it is described in Ezekiel ...
Vitex agnus-castus.(Monograph)(Report)
Mar 01, 2009 ... Introduction [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Vitex agnus-castus (chaste tree) has been widely used by European and North American herbalists to treat acne, digestive complaints, menstrual irregularities, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), mastalgia, and infertility, and also for ...
How to Use Herbs, Nutrients & Yoga in Mental Health Care.(Book review)
Mar 01, 2009; ... How to Use Herbs, Nutrients & Yoga in Mental Health Care Richard P. Brown, MD; Patricia L. Gerbarg, MD; Philip R. Muskin, MD [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments is prevalent among consumers today, often ...
Clinical Natural Medicine Handbook.(Book review)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Clinical Natural Medicine Handbook Chris Meletis, ND; Nieske Zabriskie, ND; Robert Rountree, MD [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A sign of a good medical handbook is that it provides the clinician with pertinent, practical information, and makes this information ...
Safety of supplementing infant formula with long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and Bifidobacterium lactis in term infants: a randomised controlled trial.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Br J Nutr ...
Probiotic supplementation in the first 6 months of life in at risk Asian infants - effects on eczema and atopic sensitization at the age of 1 year.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Clin Exp Allergy 2008 ...
Safety assessment of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10).(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Biofactors ...
St. Joh's wort and Kava in treating major depressive disorder with comorbid anxiety: a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled pilot trial.(Recent Abstracts)(Brief article)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... ...
A trial of B vitamins and cognitive function among women at high risk of cardiovascular disease.(Recent Abstracts)(Report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Am J Clin Nutr ...
Daily consumption of an aqueous green tea extract supplement does not impair liver function or alter cardiovascular disease risk biomarkers in healthy men.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Brief article)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... J Nutr ...
Probiotics restore bowel flora and improve liver enzymes in human alcohol-induced liver injury: a pilot study.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Alcohol ...
Coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E deficiency in Friedreich's ataxia: predictor of efficacy of vitamin E and coenzyme Q10 therapy.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Brief article)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Eur J Neurol ...
Zinc modifies the association between nasopharyngeal Streptococcus pneumoniae carriage and risk of acute lower respiratory infection among young children in rural Nepal.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)
Mar 01, 2009; ... J Nutr 2008; ...
Selenium supplementation improves antioxidant capacity in vitro and in vivo in patients with coronary artery disease The Selenium Therapy in Coronary Artery Disease Patients (SETCAP) Study.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Brief article)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Am Heart J ...
A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study of the standardised extract SHR-5 of the roots of Rhodiola rosea in the treatment of subjects with stress-related fatigue.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Med 2008 Nov 18 ....
Probiotics and dietary counselling contribute to glucose regulation during and after pregnancy: a randomised controlled trial.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Brief article)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Br J Nutr 2008 Nov ...
The efficacy and safety of Crataegus extract WS(R) 1442 in patients with heart failure: the SPICE trial.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Brief article)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Eur J Heart Fail ...
Effects of growth hormone treatment on arginine to asymmetric dimethylarginine ratio and endothelial function in patients with growth hormone deficiency.(Recent Abstracts)(Report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Metabolism ...
Combined enteral infusion of glutamine, carbohydrates, and antioxidants modulates gut protein metabolism in humans.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Am J Clin Nutr ...
Randomized controlled trial of calcium supplementation in healthy, nonosteoporotic, older men.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Arch Intern Med ...
Effect of a short- and long-term treatment with Ginkgo biloba extract on amyloid precursor protein levels in a transgenic mouse model relevant to Alzheimer's disease.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Arch Biochem ...
Potential antioxidant activity, cytotoxic and apoptosis-inducing effects of Chelidonium majus L. extract on leukemia cells.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Neuro Endocrinol ...
Statin alternatives or just placebo: an objective review of omega-3, red yeast rice and garlic in cardiovascular therapeutics.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Chin Med J ...
Homocysteine and depression in later life.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Arch Gen ...
The effect of a single dose versus a daily dose of cholecalciferol on the serum 25-hydroxycholecalciferol and parathyroid hormone levels in the elderly with secondary hyperparathyroidism living in a low-income housing unit.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... J Bone Miner ...
Evidence for anti-inflammatory effects of combined administration of vitamin E and C in older persons with impaired fasting glucose: impact on insulin action.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... J Am Coll Nutr ...
Vitamin E in the primary prevention of rheumatoid arthritis: the Women's Health Study.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Arthritis Rheum ...
Anxiolytic activity of a phytochemically characterized Passiflora incarnata extract is mediated via the GABAergic system.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Planta Meal ...
Effect of a dietary supplement containing blueberry and sea buckthorn concentrate on antioxidant capacity in type I diabetic children.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Acta Physiol ...
Vitamin D insufficiency does not affect response of bone mineral density to alendronate.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Osteoporos Int 2008 Nov ...
Mechanisms of inhibitory effects of CoQ10 on UVB-induced wrinkle formation in vitro and in vivo.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Biofactors ...
Heavy metal induced oxidative stress & its possible reversal by chelation therapy.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Indian J Med Res ...
Clinical update of pulsed electromagnetic fields on osteoporosis.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Chin Med J ...
High-dose B vitamin supplementation and progression of subclinical atherosclerosis. A randomized controlled trial.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Stroke 2008 Dec 31 ....
Differences in vitamin D status as a possible contributor to the racial disparity in peripheral arterial disease.(Recent Abstracts)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Am J Clin Nutr ...
Vitamin A and retinol intakes and the risk of fractures among participants of the Women's Health Initiative Observational Study.(Recent Abstracts)(Author abstract)(Clinical report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Am J Clin Nutr ...
Events calendar.(Calendar)
Mar 01, 2009 ... April 3-5, 2009: American Academy of Medical Acupuncture Annual Symposium in Fort Worth, TX. Contact: Tracey Dowden, AAMA, 1970 East Grand Avenue, Suite 330, El Segundo, CA 90245. (310) 364-0193. www.medicalacupuncture.org April 3-6, 2009: American Pharmacists Association 2009 ...