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Although chelation therapy with the drug disodium EDTA has been used for many years with limited evidence of efficacy for the treatment of coronary disease, a randomized trial that included patients with a prior heart attack found that use of a chelation regimen modestly reduced the risk of a composite of adverse cardiovascular outcomes, but the findings do not support the routine use of chelation therapy for treatment of patients who have had a heart attack, according to a study in the March...

According to NCCAM Clinical Digest, Jan. 2013, Echinacea is one of top herbs searched for in their research data base Ghent, NY (PRWEB) January 22, 2013 Bioforce USA was pleased that NCCAM(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine) stated in their January 2013 Clinical Digest that in 2012, over 3 million visitors came to NCCAM’s website seeking information on complementary health approaches. Echinacea was in the top 5 most searched for herbs. Since Echinacea has been...

Professional Development Resources, a nationally accredited provider of continuing education (CE) to psychologists, social workers, counselors, speech-language pathologists, registered dietitians and occupational therapists, has announced the expansion of its complementary and alternative medicine curriculum with the addition of a new course on acupuncture. Jacksonville, Florida (PRWEB) November 16, 2011 Professional Development Resources has just released a new online CE course called...

More than 83 Million Americans Use CAM Therapy to Manage and Treat Health Problems Including Pain BALTIMORE, Nov. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Pain Foundation (APF) announced today the launch of a new online educational module focusing on safe use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as part of its PainSAFE(TM) (Pain Safety & Access For Everyone) initiative. The module, developed with materials and assistance from the National Center for...

NIH-funded study finds dietary supplement does not alleviate BPH Saw palmetto, a widely used herbal dietary supplement, does not reduce urinary problems associated with prostate enlargement any better than a placebo, according to research funded by the National Institutes of Health. The study was published Sept. 28 in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Prostate enlargement, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), can cause frequent urination, a weak or intermittent...

"Integrative Health and Wellness: Bridging Practice and Research" VINELAND, N.J., Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Leading national research shows that 1 in 4 American adults has used at least one form of complementary or alternative medicine technique, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). In response to the growing popularity and use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) techniques, South Jersey Healthcare's Nursing...

Nutri-Med Logic Corp says that according to The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) of The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a recent study of an anti-inflammatory diet consisting of Omega-3 reduced the symptoms of Anxiety in the young and healthy subjects, not yet diagnosed with the disorder. Miami, FL (PRWEB) September 17, 2011 Nutri-Med Logic Corp: Should the healthy and young follow the diets of the elderly and include an anti-inflammatory nutrient...

According to University of Leeds researchers, many herbal remedies available over-the-counter in pharmacies and health food shops lack important information needed for safe use. A new EU law came into effect in April 2011 that regulates the sale of traditional herbal medicines like St. John's wort and Echinacea. Products like this must now contain clear information on possible side effects, how they could interact with other prescribed medicines and whether people with existing illnesses...

Professional Development Resources has announced the release of a series of new online courses on complementary and alternative medicine. The Florida company, which provides continuing education to psychologists, social workers, counselors, speech-language pathologists, registered dietitians and occupational therapists, has announced that it is in the process of expanding its offerings on such topics as mindfulness, herbal therapies, and applications of yoga. Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB)...

SAN DIEGO, May 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the growing public profile of holistic, homeopathic and spiritual healthcare, interest in education and training in unconventional medicine has increased. Ashford University has introduced the Bachelor of Arts in Complementary and Alternative Health to serve this demand. In the most recent National Health Interview Survey, conducted in part by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) and the National Center...