New Research Shows That People With Better Physical Fitness Have Less Brain Atrophy In Alzheimer's Jul 28, 2008
Caregiver-Directed Home Exercise Program Reduces Falls and Improves Quality of Life for People with Dementia According to researchers Megan J. Wraith, PhD, and colleague R. Arthur Criddle, MD, FRACP, from Western Medicine, Nedlands, Western Australia, one-third of older people living in the community fall each year; people with dementia fall up to three times more than those who have no cognitive impairment. The aim of their study was to examine whether a home-based exercise program combined... (PR Newswire)
Fitness protects brain in Alzheimer's patients Jul 28, 2008
Researchers from Western Medicine, Nedlands, Western Australia, found that people who took part in an exercise group fell significantly less often and had better balance than people who got ordinary care. "Targeting this high-risk group may be a relatively cost-effective way of having a significant impact on the overall rate of falling in the elderly," Megan Wraith, who led the study, said in a statement. (Scientific American)
Most Fit Have Less Brain Atrophy From Alzheimer's Jul 27, 2008
In the second study, researchers from Western Medicine in Nedlands, Australia, showed that a caregiver-driven, home-based exercise program could reduce falls, improve balance and maintain the quality of life in people with dementia over a 12-month period. The program centered on increasing good balance, which has been previously shown to have the greatest impact on reducing falls. (Health-Finder)
Little suckers clear the path to the brain Jul 26, 2008
"Nothing in Western medicine can make [plaque] disappear in a week, or indeed at all. Statins may reduce it but they rarely make it go away, so it's very interesting.". In 2001 an international trial involving more than 17,000 heart attack patients found that bivalirudin, a genetically engineered form of hirudin, was 10 times more effective than heparin, the most commonly used blood-thinning agent. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Dancers provide insight into American Indian life Jul 24, 2008
The story goes like this: Thunder Rock's granddaughter was very sick and Western medicine couldn't find a cure. Thunder Rock had a dream, telling him to make a dress using 365 Copenhagen lids, one representing each day of the year. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Acupuncturist relieves pain through pressure Jul 21, 2008
Q: How does western medicine view acupuncture. How has the medical community's perception changed since you started practicing. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
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Acupuncture was used in China for thousands of years, but has only recently gained acceptance as another treatment option in western medicine. The treatment uses needles to stimulate anatomical points on the body. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Beaverton chiropractor heads to Olympics Jul 16, 2008
Before his profession gained widespread acceptance -- in the days when many who practiced mainstream Western medicine routinely badmouthed chiropractic as quackery -- athletes begged to differ. By the 1970s, some routinely used the spine-focused therapy not only to help them heal from injuries, but also because they thought it enhanced performance. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
The Sanitized City Jul 16, 2008
It has been agreed by both traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine that there are many herbal and synthetic alternatives to bear bile, which are cheaper, safer, more effective, and do not rely on the torture of Moon Bears (7000 of them). However, it seems that many people want the real thing, torture notwithstanding. (Globe and Mail)
AlternativesForHealing.com Leads the Way as a Holistic and Alternative Medicine Resource Directory Jul 15, 2008
Additionally, researchers found that acupuncture increased the odds of a live birth by almost 91% while western medicine has yet to produce these types of results. Sonja Torres, president of Alternatives for Healing, knows firsthand about modern medicine's inadequacies when it comes to curing or alleviating the symptoms of common ailments. (Primezone Releases)
Relaxation Response Can Influence Expression Of Stress-related Genes Jul 4, 2008
"For hundreds of years Western medicine has looked at mind and body as totally separate entities, to the point where saying something 'is all in your head' implied that it was imaginary," says Herbert Benson, MD, director emeritus of the Benson-Henry Institute and co-senior author of the PloS One report. "Now we've found how changing the activity of the mind can alter the way basic genetic instructions are implemented.". (Science Daily)
Lowdown on the Rubdown Jul 3, 2008
It s very different than Western medicine, Cilmi said. Sometimes there is an excess of chi, or a deficiency of it, which can lead to an ailment. (Fox News)
Stem-Cell Treatments for Pets Jun 29, 2008
According to IVAS spokeswoman Vikki Weber, 10% to 20% of the society's trainees end up quitting Western medicine altogether. "There are other possibilities out there besides pills or a doctor's knife," says Mitchener, a veterinary oncologist who incorporated alternative treatments into her practice four years ago. (Time.com)
Lifestyle Changes that Prolong Your... Jun 28, 2008
Western medicine is the exclusive purview of the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries ... Western medicine mostly for the reasons mentioned above is designed primarily to deal with the acutely ill or injured. (Suite101.com)
Acupuncture: Acne relief Jun 26, 2008
From a Western medicine perspective often the finger is pointed at "hormone imbalance" as the cause of acne. However, if this were the case then all teenagers would have acne, which is not the case. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Suicide by lifestyle choices’ explained Jun 24, 2008
And now, that glass of wine with dinnerlong recommended by some doctors of Western medicine as good for the heart but long cautioned against by many chiropractorsmust be added to the list. The growing body of evidence against alcohol for women is stunning. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Promising Chinese Herbal Targets Identified For Acute Pancreatitis Jun 22, 2008
The researchers innovatively selected the valuable and clinically effective herbal compounds Chaiqinchengqi decoction as the subject, according to practical guidelines for management of acute pancreatitis with integrated Chinese traditional and Western medicine. For the first time, the study reveals Chaiqinchengqi decoction has a protective effect on pancreatic tissue by increasing SERCA mRNA expression to relieve intracellular calcium overload. (Science Daily)
What Happened to Russert Jun 15, 2008
Dr. Nissen's irresponsible and illogical comments in Newsweek shows - again - the complete bamboozlement the cholesterol hypothesis has on western medicine just because, "everyone knows," high cholesterol causes Coronary Heart Disease ... Dr. Nissen's irresponsible and illogical comments in Newsweek shows - again - the complete bamboozlement the cholesterol hypothesis has on western medicine just because, "everyone knows," high cholesterol causes Coronary Heart Disease. (Newsweek)
Daly well-being Jun 15, 2008
And anybody who tells you that Western medicine is the only way to go is crazy too. Its all valid. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Holistic vet advocates pet-care alternatives Jun 10, 2008
95), will raise awareness that there are other options for people with sick pets when Western medicine doesn't do the trick. While the Ohio State University graduate also practices Western medicine in his clinic, he sees holistic treatments such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage, nutrition and herbal supplements as additional tools for treating sick and injured animals ... "It's really kind of an integrative approach, using holistic and Western medicine on equal terms.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Dr. Snyderman sounds off in 'Medical Myths' Jun 2, 2008
" As a corrective measure, the cancer surgeon and former Bay Area television medical reporter - now well known to national audiences as chief medical editor of NBC News - has written a concise and opinionated new book. The title alone is a grabber: "Medical Myths That Can Kill You: And the 101 Truths That Will Save, Extend and Improve Your Life" (Crown; 288 pages; $24.95). The best thing you can do for your health, Snyderman asserts, is simple enough: Get an annual physical, followed by... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Clinic called vital for 'urban Indians' Jun 2, 2008
Western medicine is still viewed askance in some American Indian households, where close extended families and deep respect for elders mean that even youths are taught about tribal remedies that have been passed along for generations ... That's not necessarily true in Western medicine. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Doctors should be alerted when combining western, TCM treatments May 21, 2008
SINGAPORE: With one in ten married couples facing fertility problems, more are turning to western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for help. Doctors said it is all right to combine both types of treatment, but couples need to inform their doctors accordingly so that accurate prescriptions can be given. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Study on native drug users brings elder to tears May 16, 2008
Mr. Christian said programs that combine Western medicine with traditional practices will have the best chance of succeeding. "Let's bring people together and talk about what we can do collectively," he said. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Women allegedly sold parts from protected wildlife May 14, 2008
"They don't know it's illegal. We need to introduce the western medicine to them, and then we go from there.". According to the indictment, Lor arrived at Minneapolis-St. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
A spoonful of honey (and black pepper and ginger and cardamom) May 8, 2008
I think Western medicine is superior at treating disease (palliative. But it falls short in promoting wellness. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Meg Farris reviews the chi machine May 8, 2008
I don't know that we can attribute the action of the chi machine to any specific medical outcome, said Dr. Henri Roca, an LSU Health Sciences Center family-integrative medcine expert who is knowledgeable in both modern western medicine and traditional eastern medicine. He believes the chi machine is more like meditation. (WWLTV.com, LA)
TCM Helps Dogs With Skin Problems May 7, 2008
In western medicine, the dog s diet may be changed to reduce exposure to food allergens. The Traditional Chinese Medical practitioner will also look at the energetics of the foods to determine whether they are aggravating the dog s underlying imbalance. (Suite101.com)
12 comments May 6, 2008
Our health care system based on Western medicine ultimately will fail. We have tens of millions of boomers(many of whom are obese with unhealthy lifestyles) who are breaking the system. (Human Events Online)
Doctor finds higher calling when death knocks May 5, 2008
They will add a medical training program, so Tanzanians can learn how to administer Western medicine. At the newly built dispensary, patients can come for checkups and surgeries, and construction has begun on the 40-room hospital. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Back in the creative saddle Marywood communications chairman releases film, composes music May 4, 2008
As part of his dissertation through Cincinnati s The Union University, he worked in a Nanjing, China, hospital to study how traditional Chinese medicine is integrated with modern Western medicine. From there, he helped establish a health communication graduate degree at Marywood. (Scranton Times, PA)
That's Hysterical May 2, 2008
It meansand has meant since the birth of Western medicinesymptoms caused by the uterus (in Greek, hystera): a disease, as Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine, called it, of women. When the uterus has reached the liver and the hypochondrium and causes suffocation, the whites of the eyes roll up, the woman becomes cold, and even sometimes livid. (Slate)
Chinese Medicine For Your Dog Apr 18, 2008
As with western medicine, dietary changes are often appropriate ... In western medicine shampoos and dietary changes are often the basic treatment. (Suite101.com)
Yao seeks traditional Chinese cure for foot Apr 5, 2008
Traditional Chinese medicine can range from acupuncture to herbal teas, and is usually less invasive and slower acting than Western medicine. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
"The Third Jesus" Apr 5, 2008
Before he became known for promoting holistic health and spirituality, Deepak Chopra adhered to traditional Western medicine as an endocrinologist in Boston. He eventually questioned this approach, returning to the centuries-old Indian system of Ayurveda to find a balance between faith and science. (North County Times)
Opinion: Kids' health can't be left to faith alone Apr 1, 2008
That option is sometimes chosen by Jehovahs witnesses who refuse blood transfusions, Christian Scientists who prefer to rely on faith, or others who dont want to use Western medicine and would rather follow another healing philosophy. Such decisions make little sense in light of the data showing the ability of modern medicine to treat diabetes, acute trauma, deadly infections, and other life-threatening diseases and injuries. (MSNBC -- Health)
BC acupuncture coverage begins April 1 Apr 1, 2008
Western medicine is best for 'acute' and life-threatening issues. SickOh sure, let's fund everything. (CTV.ca)
Holistic practices gaining mainstream credibility Apr 1, 2008
Often, these approaches are in addition to traditional Western medicine and, occasionally, instead of or integrated with them. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Sisters celebrate a remarkable journey Mar 31, 2008
"Health is spiritual, too. I don't think Western medicine is sophisticated enough to produce the tools to measure this. There's something in it, and to write it off because there's no scientific proof is not a good enough answer.". The women are recognised at a Powerhouse Museum exhibition called Yinalung Yenu - women's journey. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Could Schizophrenia Be Entirely Genetic? Mar 30, 2008
I would like to time the time to research their ideas, for as we know western medicine isolates the dysfunctional/abnormal part of a the body with malicious symptoms, whereas Chinese doctors and such treat the entire body with herbs and natural medicine. By the way, people as myself appreciate others who show sensitivity for the plight of the mentally ill. (MedHeadlines)
Pharmaca raises $20M for expansion Mar 27, 2008
"Pharmaca continues to set the standard for integrative medicine at the retail level," said Barry Perzow, the chain's co-founder, president and CEO. "Fueled by a consumer-driven movement toward healthy aging and self care, the convergence of Western medicine with natural and complementary modalities is now embraced by leading teaching hospitals and medical centers. Pharmaca's growth demonstrates that we are the compelling destination for those seeking a healthier, more proactive lifestyle.".... (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Mental health of Abdullah disputed Mar 27, 2008
For religious reasons, Abdullah's family did not allow him to be treated by Western medicine. Instead, they used holy water, Jones said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Integrative Medicine for Children Mar 26, 2008
She said she began studying alternative medicine, because as a pediatrician, she was frustrated with continually seeing chronic problems in children -- for which Western medicine had no consistent answers. Dr. Weinberg is currently the only physician in the Rochester area to practice this brand of medicine. (WOKR13 Rochester)
China users react to BBC access Mar 26, 2008
Just like Chinese medicine has been working so well and better without learning from western medicine. John Zheng, Shandong, China. (BBC News -- Technology)
Sidelined Skater's Diverse Healing Program Leads To Full Recovery Mar 20, 2008
Said the skater: "I'm a total proponent of Western medicine, but if you have something that's going on and on, maybe it's time to empower yourself and ask, 'What else can I do?'". Copyright 2008 by and. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Guest column Mar 18, 2008
But have you ever considered that most of Western medicine today focuses on the messenger, not the message. That s what s happening when we address symptomsmessengersrather than the cause of many illnesses: misalignments of the spine called vertebral subluxations. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Natural Remedies Become Popular Mar 15, 2008
Saturday March 15, 2008. (file photo) Several people practice Tai Chi at the Queens Botanical Garden, a form of alternative medicine known to reduce stress, improve balance and enhance agility. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Qi Gong Grandmaster Hong providing free healing lecture and demonstration Mar 7, 2008
Trained in China as a physician in Western medicine, Grandmaster Hong s background includes researching, independently and in affiliation with the National Institute of Health and National Cancer Institute, as well as teaching and publishing. Grandmaster Hong founded the nonprofit Qi Center in Lihue, which conducts classes, with many free of charge, and special education for those suffering from asthma, allergies, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Ayurvedic Spa Therapies Mar 4, 2008
It is still practiced there, though Western medicine has pervaded the culture. Recently, Ayurveda (literally translated at The Science of Life) has taken hold as an and its popularity is growing. (Suite101.com)
Is fasting beneficial? Feb 27, 2008
Many doctors of Western medicine are dubious about fasting for health benefits. "With Western medicine, there is really no purpose for fasting," said Joseph Gutman, an endocrinologist at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa. (FOX 11, AZ)
25 per cent of heart attack sufferers don't take meds afterward Feb 27, 2008
Dr. Tu said there is a small minority of patients who simply do not believe in Western medicine and want to take alternative therapies. But a larger problem is that "not everyone understands the rationale for these medications ... we just aren't doing the education.". (Globe and Mail)
Clinton-Obama Debate Health: Mandates and More Feb 24, 2008
Health Blog : Clinton, Obama Debate Health: Mandates and More. WSJ s blog on health and the business of health. (Wall Street Journal)
Letters for Saturday, February 16, 2008 Feb 16, 2008
Although I still believe in alternative medicine, I am a new convert to using Western medicine during times of emergency and crisis. Mahalo nui to Dr. Schumacker, Dr. Hudson, Dr Rovinsky and nurse Tiffany. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Finding inner calm Feb 11, 2008
Christensen also feels that Americans tend to rely too much on Western medicine. My goal is to teach people how to heal themselves, she said. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Course of acupuncture may raise success of Feb 11, 2008
it has now been embraced by western medicine. surely if homeopathy was demonstratable under controlled conditions, science would have also welcomed homeopathy. (Times Online)
Dairy farmers get 'raw' deal Feb 7, 2008
"That's like a jumbo jet crashing daily. Nobody wants to prevent disease, because disease makes money. You are saturated everyday by television advertisements that tell you if you have a problem, see a doctor because we have a cure. In western medicine, you turn off the symptoms while the underlying disease is killing you.". He reinforced his belief of raw milk and its ability to build the immune system, which can help fight off and prevent disease. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Using Flower Power To Fight Foot Woes Feb 5, 2008
"In Europe, alternative medicine is extremely popular and accepted in most medical circles," said Vlahovic, who blends phytotherapy with traditional Western medicine to treat her patients ... "I enjoy being able to offer my patients a combination of nontraditional treatments with Western medicine to give them the greatest benefit," she said. (Science Daily)
Ask the Acupuncurist: Acupuncture and arthritis Feb 1, 2008
Arthritis, in western medicine, is a term that covers a variety of ailments including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic arthritis, and a few others, all of which can have different causative factors and presentation of symptoms. In general, it describes a condition where there is a wearing down of the cartilage in a joint resulting in opposing bone surfaces to come into contact with each other. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
India's 'healing' herb-dyed cloth Jan 26, 2008
The main centre for ayurvedic practices is Kerala, where it has existed alongside Western medicine for two centuries. The Keralan government is set to release a report on a local clinical trial that claims the clothes do indeed have health benefits. (BBC News -- Health)
Native Herbalists Jan 21, 2008
When used in conjunction with healing ceremonies, natural herbs provided an effective curative measure that eventually influenced the development of modern western medicine ... It is a profession that still exists among the sacred stations of native life; in some circles, the herbalist is viewed with more veneration than practitioners of western medicine. (Suite101.com)
* Psychiatrists build bridges with traditional medicine Jan 21, 2008
The conference is the first in a series to "build bridges" between traditional and Western medicine, the conference's organizers said ... "It's important for Chinese medicine practitioners to know enough about Western medicine for them to spot the warning signs, so that the patient can be referred to a doctor in Western medicine for immediate treatment," Hsieh said ... "Many of my patients choose to see Chinese medicine and Western medicine doctors simultaneously," he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Chess legend Bobby Fischer dead Jan 19, 2008
"He was not a man who wanted to seek medical attention. He didn't believe in Western medicine," Einarsson told AFP.. US-born Fischer, who made world headlines when he defeated Spassky in their Cold War showdown in Reykjavik, took Icelandic citizenship in 2005 to avoid being deported to the United States. (iAfrica.com)
Chess legend Bobby Fischer dead at 64 Jan 18, 2008
"He was not a man who wanted to seek medical attention. He didn't believe in Western medicine," Einarsson told AFP.. US-born Fischer, who made world headlines by defeating Soviet world champion Boris Spassky in a celebrated Cold War chess showdown in Reykjavik in 1972, took Icelandic citizenship in 2005 to avoid being deported to the United States. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
An emerging candidate for protecting patients from liver injury after abdomen surgery Jan 17, 2008
2 Correspondence to: Jing-Yan Han, MD, PhD, Chairman of Department of Integration of Chinese and Western Medicine, School of Basic Medical Science, Peking University, Beijing, China. No.38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China. (EurekAlert!)
Up-to-scratch TCM Rx for eczema Jan 15, 2008
Western medicine identifies an "allergic constitution," while TCM theory says "insufficient natural endowment" with a weak spleen is the fundamental cause of eczema. The spleen plays an important role in eliminating excessive fluid outside the body. (Xinhuanet, China)
