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_Effectiveness of Cinnamon for Lowering Hemoglobin A1C in Patients with

Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized, Controlled Trial_

(http://www.mdlinx.com/readArticle.cfm?art_id=2870731)

Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 09/08/09

 

Crawford P – Taking cinnamon could be useful for lowering serum HbA1C in

type 2 diabetics with HbA1C >7.0 in addition to usual care.

Methods

* A randomized, controlled trial.

* 109 type 2 diabetics (HbA1C >7.0) from 3 primary care clinics

caring for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients at a United States military

base.

* Participants were randomly allocated to either usual care with

management changes by their primary care physician or usual care with

management changes plus cinnamon capsules, 1g daily for 90 days.

* HbA1c was drawn at baseline and 90 days and compared with intention

–to–treat analysis.

Results

* Cinnamon lowered HbA1C 0.83% (95% CI, 0.46–1.20) compared with

usual care.

 

 

_A systematic review of single Chinese herbs for Alzheimers disease

treatment_ (http://www.mdlinx.com/readArticle.cfm?art_id=2873905)

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , 09/11/09

 

Fuv LM et al. – Chinese herbs show promise in the treatment of AD in terms

of their cognitive benefits and more importantly, their mechanisms of

action that deal with the fundamental pathophysiology of the disease.

 

 

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_Using Complementary and Alternative Medicines to Target the Host Response

during Severe Influenza_

(http://www.mdlinx.com/readArticle.cfm?art_id=2894285)

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , 10/05/09

Alleva LM et al. – The example given here of an ancient Chinese medicine

formula used to treat influenza containing nine (out of 11) herbs with anti–

inflammatory properties provides compelling evidence that the way forward

for the treatment of influenza in a pandemic should be immunomodulation. The

host response is targeted, rather than the virus itself. The authors'

observation that treatment of influenza virus–infected mice with a

pharmaceutical used in humans, the lipid–lowering and immunomodulatory PPAR

alpha

agonist gemfibrozil, resulted in significantly decreased influenza–induced

mortality, further shows that targeting the host response is a valid

possibility. The natural immunomodulatory agent biochanin A from Red Clover,

which is

both a PPAR alpha and PPAR gamma agonist, could have similar effects to

gemfibrozil on the course of influenza disease in vivo. Chinese herbs such as

A. sinensis and S. miltiorrhiza which independently reduce secretion of the

novel inflammatory cytokine HMGB1, and glycyrrhizin from liquorice root,

which binds to HMGB1 and inactivates its activity, provide another avenue for

investigation, as does the establishment of the role of HMGB1 in severe

influenza.

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2. _Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy_

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September 2009, Vol. 9, No. 9, Pages 1241-1249 , DOI 10.1586/era.09.100

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Is there a role for complementary therapy in the management of leukemia?

_Kathleen M Wesa_ (javascript:popRef2('a1')) and _Barrie R Cassileth_

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Patients with leukemia often seek additional treatments not prescribed by

their oncologist in an effort to improve their cancer treatment outcome or

to manage symptoms. Complementary therapies are used in conjunction with

traditional cancer treatments to decrease symptoms and side effects

associated with cancer or cancer treatment, and to improve patients’ overall

quality

of life. Complementary therapies are distinct from so-called ‘alternative’

therapies, which are unproven, ineffective and may postpone or interfere

with mainstream cancer treatment. Complementary therapies are pleasant,

inexpensive, nonpharmacologic and effective. For patients with leukemia, the

complementary therapies that are always appropriate include mind–body

interventions, such as self-hypnosis, meditation, guided imagery and breath

awareness. Massage and reflexology (foot massage) decrease symptoms with

effects

lasting at least 2 days following treatment. Acupuncture is very

beneficial for symptom management without adverse consequences. Physical

fitness

with regular exercise and healthy dietary habits can significantly decrease

side effects of cancer treatments and may prolong survival. Botanical

extracts and vitamin supplements may interfere with active cancer treatments,

and

should be discussed with the oncologist or pharmacist before use.

 

 

 

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_Clinical observation on tuina therapy for cervicogenic headache_

(http://www.mdlinx.com/readArticle.cfm?art_id=2976864)

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, 12/10/09

 

Li N et al. – Tuina therapy is more effective for treating cervicogenic

headache than routine dose of ibuprofen.

 

 

 

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Recent development of acupuncture on Parkinson's disease

Neurological Research, 12/22/09

 

Joh TH et al. – The results suggest that early application of

acupuncture therapy for Parkinson's disease patients may be helpful for

the best efficacy of acupuncture treatment

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Hi Marty and all:

 

--Research-

 

Joh TH et al. – The results suggest that early application of

acupuncture therapy for Parkinson's disease patients may be helpful for

the best efficacy of acupuncture treatment

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Jeez, ya don't say. Thanks for posting this Marty, an appreciated service.

 

Hugo

 

 

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http://middlemedicine.wordpress.com

http://www.middlemedicine.org

 

 

 

 

 

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_Efficacy of blackcurrant oil soft capsule, a Chinese herbal drug, in

hyperlipidemia treatment_ (http://www.mdlinx.com/readArticle.cfm?art_id=3002167)

Phytotherapy Research, 01/07/10

 

Fa–lin Z et al. – BOSC is effective in decreasing TC and TG levels and in

increasing the serum HDL–C level, especially in mildly hyperlipidemic

patients and those with a lower BMI. Moreover, because it is a natural raw

material, BOSC may be safer and more effective in the treatment of

hyperlipidemia.