Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. In this randomized controlled trial of acupuncture and counselling for patients presenting with depression, both interventions were associated with significantly reduced depression at 3 months when compared to usual care...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Improvement
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study reinforces the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance that patients with refractory irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) should be offered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for IBS, which is...
Cannabidiol Reduces Cue-Induced Craving and Anxiety in Heroin Use Disorder
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Three consecutive days of oral cannabidiol (CBD) solution significantly reduced cravings and anxiety induced by drug cues in people with heroin use disorder who were abstinent from the drug. The availability of prescription opioids and...
Neurofeedback Training for Schoolchildren with ADHD
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In-School Neurofeedback Training for elementary school students with ADHD were reported to have fewer ADHD symptoms 6 months after the intervention. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental brain disorder that...
Behavior Modification Improves Sleep and Symptoms in ADHD Children
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study offers a brief, tailored behavioral sleep intervention for children with ADHD and sleep problems that not only improves sleep but also the severity of ADHD symptoms, behavior, daily functioning, quality of life, and working...
Petting Dogs and Cats Reduces Cortisol Levels in University Students
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study explores the health benefits of employing animal visitation programs to reduce college student stress, anxiety and depression and concludes that human animal interactions reduce stress as shown by a significant reduction in the...
Topical Ozone Effective Treatment for MRSA Skin Infection
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Ozone therapy proves to be a potential treatment for S. aureus and MRSA skin infections. Bacterial skin infections, commonly treated with antibiotics, now present a greater global challenge for clinical practices due to the development of...
Some Foods, Exercise may Help Lower Inflammation – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Anti-inflammatory foods, some herbs and supplements, moderate exercise and stress reduction therapies like meditation help to regulate the production of the inflammatory compound NF-kB. What does arthritis, heart disease,...
African Geranium Extract Reduces Common Cold Severity and Duration
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Pelargonium sidoides, commonly known as African geranium, significantly reduced the severity of symptoms and shortened the duration of the common cold. The common cold is thought to be one of the most prevalent human...
Rose, Lavender, and Ginger Essential Oils Reduce Post-Operative Nausea
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Lavender and ginger essential oils significantly improved post-operative nausea. Essential oils are comprised of a mixture of compounds produced by the secretory glands of plants. Each plant produces its own mixture of active...