Alternative Therapies for Specific Conditions

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Allergies
Randomised Controlled Trial of Homoeopathy Versus Placebo in Perennial Allergic Rhinitis with Overview of Four Trial Series
Source: BMJ (British Medical Journal): Complementary Medicine Articles Online, August 19, 2000

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Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders Clinical Trials
Source: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Review: Aromatherapy Massage is Associated with Small, Transient Reductions in Anxiety

Source: EBN Online (Evidence-Based Nursing): Complementary Medicine Articles Online, 2000

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Arthritis
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Asthma
Asthma Clinical Trials
Source: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Cochrane Review: Acupuncture for Chronic Asthma (Abstract)

Source: The Cochrane Library

Cochrane Review: Alexander Technique for Chronic Asthma (Abstract)

Source: The Cochrane Library

Cochrane Review: Homeopathy for Chronic Asthma (Abstract)

Source: The Cochrane Library

Natural therapies can help reduce asthma attacks

Source: Honolulu Advertiser, May 6, 2001

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Back Pain
Chiropractic for Low Back Pain (Editorial)
Source: BMJ (British Medical Journal): Complementary Medicine Articles Online, July 18, 1998

Cochrane Review: Acupuncture for Low Back Pain (Abstract)

Source: The Cochrane Library

Instinctive Sleeping and Resting Postures: An Anthropological and Zoological Approach to Treatment of Low Back and Joint Pain
Source: BMJ (British Medical Journal): Complementary Medicine Articles Online, December 23, 2000

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Cochrane Review: Serenoa repens for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Abstract)
Source: The Cochrane Library

Cochrane Review: Cernilton for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Abstract)

Source: The Cochrane Library

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Cancer
Alternative and Complementary Cancer Therapies
Source: Cancer, volume 77, issue number 6, March 15, 1996

American Cancer Society: Complementary and Alternative Therapies Some alternative therapies may aid cancer patients by relieving symptoms, easing pain, or enhancing their lives.
Source: American Cancer Society

Antineoplastons
Source: Cancer Information Service

Canadian Breast Cancer Research Initiative: Alternative Therapies Literature reviews for Essiac, green tea, Iscador, hydrazine sulfate, vitamins A, C and E, and 714-X, in relation to possible cancer treatment. Lay summaries, peerreviewed and non-peer-reviewed bibliographic lists are provided.
Source: Canadian Breast Cancer Research Initiative

MEDLINEplus - Cancer Alternative Therapy Excellent source of authoritative information. Fact sheets, organizations, etc.
Source: National Library of Medicine

Cancer Clinical Trials

Source: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

CancerNet: Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Source: National Cancer Institute

Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Cancer Treatment: Questions and Answers

Source: National Cancer Institute, October 26, 2001

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center--Reviews of Therapies This list of alternative and complementary treatments for cancer, links to summaries for each agent/system, reviewing the research that has been done. Includes an overview, a detailed scientific review, an annotated bibliography, and a reference list. Noni's medical worth being tested - Honolulu Star-Bulletin, January 8, 2004 Patient Dies of Alternative Cancer Remedy
Source: BMJ (British Medical Journal): Complementary Medicine Articles Online, December 16, 2000

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Cardiovascular Disease
Alternative Therapies: Part II. Congestive Heart Failure and Hypercholesterolemia
Source: American Academy of Family Physicians, September 15, 2001

Antioxidant Vitamins and the Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease

Source: American Academy of Family Physicians, September 1, 1999

Black tea may lead to a healthier heart

Source: Honolulu Advertiser, July 16, 2001

Cardiovascular Disease Clinical Trials

Source: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Clinical Trial: NIH Launches Large Clinical Trial on EDTA Chelation Therapy for Coronary Artery Disease Click here for more information.
Source: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, August 7, 2002

Garlic praised for lowering cholesterol

Source: Honolulu Advertiser, Jan. 14, 2001

Lower your blood pressure the natural way

Source: Honolulu Advertiser, Feb. 11, 2001

Update on Vitamin Supplements for the Prevention of Coronary Disease and Stroke
Source: American Academy of Family Physicians, September 15, 2001

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Depression
Alternative Therapies: Part I. Depression, Diabetes, Obesity
Source: American Academy of Family Physicians, September 1, 2001

Comparison of St John's Wort and Imipramine for Treating Depression: Randomised Controlled Trial
Source: BMJ (British Medical Journal): Complementary Medicine Articles Online, September 2, 2000

Depressive Disorders Clinical Trials

Source: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Diabetes
Alternative Therapies for Diabetes
Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Alternative Therapies: Part I. Depression, Diabetes, Obesity

Source: American Academy of Family Physicians, September 1, 2001

Antioxidant Nutrients Help Offset Diabetes

Source: Honolulu Advertiser, July 29, 2001

Diabetes Clinical Trials

Source: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Herbs May Help Reduce Effects of Type II Diabetes

Source: Honolulu Advertiser, August 26, 2001

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Hepatitis
Cochrane Review: Chinese Medicinal Herbs for Asymptomatic Carriers of Hepatitis B Virus Infection (Abstract)
Source: The Cochrane Library

Cochrane Review: Chinese Medicinal Herbs for Chronic Hepatitis B (Abstract)

Source: The Cochrane Library

Cochrane Review: Medicinal Herbs for Hepatitis C Virus Infection (Abstract)

Source: The Cochrane Library

Enzyme therapy for hepatitis C being tested

Source: Honolulu Advertiser, May 3, 2001

Hepatitis C: Treatment Alternatives

Source: National Center for Alternative and Complementary Medicine, July 2001

Hepatitis Clinical Trials

Source: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Menopause
Alternative Therapies for Managing Menopausal Symptoms
Source: Source: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, August 2, 2002

Diet, herbs may help relieve menopause symptoms

Source: Honolulu Advertiser, Feb. 17, 2002

Menopause Clinical Trials

Source: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Phytoestrogens Use of Botanicals for Management of Menopausal Symptoms ACOG Practice Bulletin, no.28.
Source: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, June 2001

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Migraine
Cochrane Review: Feverfew for Preventing Migraine (Abstract)
Source: The Cochrane Library

Several therapies work for migraine headaches

Source: Honolulu Advertiser, March 11, 2001

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Obesity

Alternative Therapies: Part I. Depression, Diabetes, Obesity

Source: American Academy of Family Physicians, September 1, 2001

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Osteoarthritis
Arthritis sufferers find comfort in water
Source: Honolulu Advertiser, Feb. 8, 2001

Cochrane Review: Herbal Therapy for Treating Osteoarthritis (Abstract)

Source: The Cochrane Library

Fish oil may ease arthritis symptoms

Source: Honolulu Star Bulletin, Oct. 4, 2000

Osteoarthritis Clinical Trials

Source: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Review: Glucosamine is More Effective Than Selected Non-steroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs and Placebo for Reducing Pain and More Effective Than Placebo for Improving Function in Patients with Osteoarthritis
Source: EBN Online (Evidence-Based Nursing): Complementary Medicine Articles Online, 2001

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Premenstrual Syndrome/Menstrual Pain

Cochrane Review: Herbal and Dietary Therapies for Primary and Secondary Dysmenorrhoea (Abstract)
Source: The Cochrane Library

Efficacy of Vitamin B-6 in the Treatment of Premenstrual Syndrome: A Systematic Review

Source: BMJ (British Medical Journal): Complementary Medicine Articles Online, May 22, 1999

Treatment for the Premenstrual Syndrome with Agnus Castus Fruit Extract: Prospective, Randomised, Placebo Controlled Study
Source: BMJ (British Medical Journal): Complementary Medicine Articles Online, January 20, 2001

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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis sufferers find comfort in water
Source: Honolulu Advertiser, Feb. 8, 2001

Cochrane Review: Herbal Therapy for Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis (Abstract)

Source: The Cochrane Library

Fish oil may ease arthritis symptoms

Source: Honolulu Star Bulletin, Oct. 4, 2000

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Smoking Cessation
Cochrane Review: Acupuncture for Smoking Cessation (Abstract)
Source: The Cochrane Library

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Tinnitus
Effectiveness of Ginkgo biloba in Treating Tinnitus: Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial
Source: BMJ (British Medical Journal): Complementary Medicine Articles Online, January 13, 2001

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