alternative medicine/complementary medicine

New AHA Statement on Complementary Medicine in Heart Failure

New AHA Statement on Complementary Medicine in Heart Failure

There are some potentially serious benefits and risks associated with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) that patients with heart failure (HF) can use to manage symptoms, the American Heart Association (AHA) says in a new scientific statement on the subject. For example, yoga and tai chi may be helpful for people with heart failure, and …

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Virtual yoga program appears to improve IBS symptoms

Virtual yoga program appears to improve IBS symptoms

An online yoga program appears to be effective, feasible and safe for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a new report. Participants reported decreases in IBS-related symptoms and improvements in quality of life, fatigue, and perceived stress. “IBS affects more than 15% to 20% of the North American population, and despite our advances …

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Review gives weight to supplements for hair loss

Review gives weight to supplements for hair loss

A systematic review of nutritional supplements for hair loss reveals that a wide range of products have potential, but studies could not provide definitive evidence of safety and effectiveness due to small sample size, heterogeneity in patterns of hair loss among study subjects, or other limitations. . The journal published online in JAMA Dermatology on …

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