Alternative Medicine News

Meditation may be a cost-effective and low-risk way to reduce CV risk, according to a scientific statement from the American Heart Association.

Patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux who adhered to a plant-based Mediterranean-style diet paired with alkaline water achieved similar or better symptom improvement as those treated with PPIs, according to new research.

September is designated by HHS as National Yoga Awareness Month with the intention of educating people on the benefits of yoga to inspire a healthier lifestyle, according to the Yoga Health Foundation.

Video conferencing with a neurologist from the homes of individuals with Parkinson’s disease was feasible and as effective as in-person care, while providing convenience and comfort to patients, according to findings published in Neurology.

Light therapy can improve behavioral disturbances, sleep quality and symptoms of depression in adults with mild cognitive impairment and dementia, according to recent findings published in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.     

Investigators found electrotherapy and acupuncture after total knee arthroplasty correlated with a decrease in and later use of opioids.

Limited scientific evidence exists to support the safety and efficacy of cannabis and cannabinoid products for patients with either chronic pain or PTSD, according to data from two reviews published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

The FDA has issued a safety alert that an Ayurvedic medicine — intended to treat rickets, cough and cold, worm infections and teething among infants — has been linked to two cases of lead poisoning.

Tai chi, an ancient Chinese practice focused on flexibility, coordination and harmonized motion, may help reduce the rate of falls and injury-related falls in older and at-risk adults, according to findings published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society.

Data from two studies presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention showed significant benefits of yoga for depression and anxious depression.