Aromatherapy With Peppermint Essential Oil May Help Alleviate Nausea Associated With Chemotherapy
A randomized study determined the efficacy of adding peppermint essential oil to a cool wash cloth to ease nausea associated with chemotherapy.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
FDA, FTC Crack Down on Fraudulent COVID-19 “Treatments”
Warning letters issued by the FDA and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have been sent to several companies selling fraudulent products claiming to treat or prevent coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).
Challenges Associated With the Use of CBD, Hemp Oils in Chronic Pain, Opioid Addiction
There are a number of challenges associated with the use of cannabidiol and hemp oils in pain management.
We Surveyed HCPs About CBD: Here’s What We Learned
How is CBD affecting clinical practices? We surveyed hundreds of HCPs to find out.
Mindfulness-Related Analgesia May Be Associated With Increased PNS Activity
Greater high-frequency heart rate variability during mindfulness meditation was found to be associated with reduced pain unpleasantness.
Kratom Use Associated With Significant Toxicities
Most common effects include agitation, tachycardia, drowsiness, vomiting, confusion.
Psoriasis Patients Often Use Complementary, Alternative Medicine When Traditional Meds Fail
41, 39.5 percent use alternative, complementary therapies; higher use seen with severe psoriasis.
Is There Evidence to Support Kombucha Health Claims in Humans?
According to the results of a systematic review, there is a lack of evidence supporting the potential health benefits of kombucha, a fermented tea beverage, in humans.
Short-Term Medical Marijuana Therapy for Chronic Pain
Short-term marijuana use may be more beneficial than long-term use for patients with chronic pain.
Is Turmeric Good For You? Here’s What Science Says
Is turmeric good for you? We look at what science has to say about its potential role in combating cancer, type 2 diabetes, depression, and arthritis.
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