Alternative Medicine News

Acupuncture was one of several complementary and alternative therapies that benefited patients with psoriasis, according to a systematic review recently published in JAMA Dermatology.

Patients newly diagnosed with head and neck cancer who used marijuana recreationally reported a modest improvement in quality-of-life outcomes compared with nonusers, according to results of a prospective cohort study.

Finnish sauna bathing — short-term exposure to temperatures between 80° and 100° C approximately one to three times a week — lowered the risk for CVD and eased conditions such as the common cold, according to a literature review published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings

Kirtan Kriya, a form of yoga meditation, improved cognitive function and may protect women against the development of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a presentation at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

Most adults in the United States attribute health benefits to marijuana use that have no supporting evidence and perceive it to be less harmful than existing research suggests, according to findings published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

The use of complementary medicine for the treatment of lung, breast, prostate or colorectal cancer appeared associated with refusal of conventional cancer treatment and almost double the risk for death compared with adherence to conventional cancer treatment, according to results of a retrospective, observational study.

As the body of research validating the health benefits of yoga continues to grow, the ancient practice is becoming increasingly popular as a method to improve overall health. Incorporating yoga into the health care plan may benefit patients with varying conditions, as well as those who are healthy.

Nasopharyngeal airway stents are an effective and well tolerated treatment for individuals with obstructive sleep apnea, according to findings presented at SLEEP 2018, the Annual Meeting of the Associated Sleep Societies.

Bathing in moderate temperature water may improve sleep quality for elderly individuals with insomnia, according to findings that will be presented at SLEEP 2018, the Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies this month.

Medical marijuana decreased pain and reduced analgesic use in older patients, according to findings presented at the American Geriatrics Society annual meeting.