Inhibitory Effect of Seabuckthorn (Hippophea rhamnoides) on Platelet Aggregation and Oxidative Stress
Extracts from seabuckthorn (Hippophea rhamnoides) leaves, fruit and seed oil were screened for anti-platelet properties in-vitro using human platelets stimulated with 0.2 mM ADP. Half maximal inhibitory concentration was found to be 55 microg/ml platelet rich plasma(PRP) for leaf extract, 47.7 microg/ml PRP for fruit extract and 0.62 microl/ml PRP for seed oil. In-vitro incubation of platelets with increasing concentrations of seed oil was found to inhibit oxidative stress in resting as well as agonist stimulated platelets as evident by decreased formation of peroxide and superoxide radicals. Leaf extract and seed oil were further evaluated for antiplatelet and antioxidant action in-vivo in cholesterol-induced experimental atherosclerosis in rabbits. Rabbits fed on diet supplemented with c......
POSTED 03/08/2010 at 02:53 PM --
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The Nordic Maintenance Care Program - Time intervals between treatments of patients with low back pain: how close and who decides?
Conclusion:
There were two distinctly different patterns for the time period between visits for MC patients and non-MC patients. For non-MC patients, the most frequent interval between visits was one week and for MC patients, the period was typically between two weeks and three months. It was primarily the chiropractor who made the next visit-decision. However, these results can perhaps not be extrapolated to other groups of patients and chiropractors. (Source: Chiropractic & Osteopathy)...
POSTED 03/07/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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Transcendental Meditation Activates Default Mode Network, The Brain's Natural Ground State
A new EEG study conducted on college students at American University found they could more highly activate the default mode network, a suggested natural "ground state" of the brain, during their practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique... (Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today)...
POSTED 03/06/2010 at 02:00 AM --
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More Evidence Supporting the Effectiveness of Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation for Cervicogenic Headache
A study published in the February 2010 issue of The Spine Journal added additional evidence supporting the effectiveness of chiropractic spinal manipulation (SMT) for cervicogenic headache (CGH). (Source: ChiroACCESS: Tools for Better Patient Care)...
POSTED 03/04/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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Traditional herbal medicines in the EU: an update
The ANH answers some questions posed by the American Botanical Council (Source: Alliance for Natural Health)...
POSTED 03/04/2010 at 11:14 AM --
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Oh Dear….Prof Ernst’s research facility faces closure
Most natural health advocates would regard this as good news… (Source: Alliance for Natural Health)...
POSTED 03/04/2010 at 08:44 AM --
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Coromega(R) Launches New Omega-3 Gummies For Children
Premier supplements maker Coromega® today debuted Coromega Kids Omega3 Gummy Fruits, expanding its line of innovative and delicious omega-3 supplements. The gummies provide all the healthful benefits of fish oil in a great tasting, high-DHA gummy designed for kids, which makes taking omega-3 supplements fun... (Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today)...
POSTED 03/04/2010 at 04:00 AM --
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Vitamins Stored In Bathrooms, Kitchens May Become Less Effective
High humidity present in bathrooms and kitchens could be degrading the vitamins and health supplements stored in those rooms, even if the lids are on tight, a Purdue University study shows... (Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today)...
POSTED 03/04/2010 at 03:00 AM --
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Leg Length and Osteoarthritis
Two recent publications examining the possible relationship between leg length inequality and osteoarthritis have resulted from the Multicenter Osteoarthritis Study (MOST). (Source: ChiroACCESS: Tools for Better Patient Care)...
POSTED 03/02/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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Alternative Medical Interventions Used in the Treatment and Management of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Mar 2010, Vol. 16, No. 3: 235-249. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)...
POSTED 03/02/2010 at 06:44 AM --
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Methodological Considerations for Future Controlled Influenza Treatment Trials in Complementary and Alternative Medicine
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Mar 2010, Vol. 16, No. 3: 275-283. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)...
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Pilot Study on the Effect of Grounding on Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Mar 2010, Vol. 16, No. 3: 265-273. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)...
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The Determination and Fidelity Level of Medicinal Plants Used to Make Traditional Turkish Salves
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Mar 2010, Vol. 16, No. 3: 313-322. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)...
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A New Bioimpedance Research Device (BIRD) for Measuring the Electrical Impedance of Acupuncture Meridians
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Mar 2010, Vol. 16, No. 3: 257-264. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)...
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Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Update on Clinical Evidence
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Mar 2010, Vol. 16, No. 3: 301-312. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)...
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A Randomized Study of the Effects of T'ai Chi on Muscle Strength, Bone Mineral Density, and Fear of Falling in Women with Osteoarthritis
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Mar 2010, Vol. 16, No. 3: 227-233. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)...
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Perceived Treatment Effectiveness, Medication Compliance, and Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Veterans with Bipolar Disorder
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Mar 2010, Vol. 16, No. 3: 251-255. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)...
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A Pilot Study of Chromium Picolinate for Weight Loss
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Mar 2010, Vol. 16, No. 3: 291-299. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)...
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The Antioxidant, Iron Chelating and DNA Protective Properties of 70% Methanolic Extract of 'Katha' (Heartwood extract of Acacia catechu)
The present study was carried out to determine the antioxidant and iron chelating property of 70% methanolic extract of 'katha' (heartwood extract of Acacia catechu). The extract was found to be an antioxidant with a TEAC value of 0.72 ± 0.02. The extract has shown its scavenging activity for different radical and 17.8 ± 0.63 μg/ml, 39.55 ± 1.36 μg/ml, 55.31 ± 7.12 μg/ml, 746.85 ± 30.46 μg/ml, 44.2 ± 4.48 mg/ml, 57.5 ± 4.23 μg/ml, 155.48 ± 3.78 μg/ml were determined as IC50 value for DPPH, superoxide, nitric oxide, peroxynitrite, hydrogen peroxide, singlet oxygen and hypochlorous acid radicals, respectively. The plant was found to inhibit lipid peroxidation with an IC50 of 12.35 ± 0.43 μg/ml. The extract also has the ability to chelate iron with an IC50 of 810.8 ± 20.74 μ......
POSTED 03/01/2010 at 05:45 PM --
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New Director's Message: The Research Puzzle
Last fall, President Obama visited the National Institutes of Health to discuss the impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. During his speech, the President made a comment that strongly resonated with me:"Breakthroughs in medical research take far more than the occasional flash of brilliance, as important as that can be. Progress takes time; it takes hard work; it can be unpredictable; it can require a willingness to take risks and going down some blind alleys occasionally—figuring out what doesn't work is sometimes as important as figuring out what does—all of this needs the support of government." [emphasis mine]I think this concept is often lost in our eagerness to find answers that will bring help to people suffering from disease. (Source: NCCAM Feat......
POSTED 03/01/2010 at 11:24 AM --
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