• Complementary and Alternative Medicine

    Is It Safe During Pregnancy? There’s An App for That

      January was Birth Defects Prevention Month, and MotherToBaby launched a free app  designed to provide evidence-based information to pregnant and breastfeeding women. There is Information on a broad range of medications, some herbal remedies, [...]

    In Brief: Yoga as Add-on Therapy for Psychosis in Women With Schizophrenia

    An increasing number of studies are using yoga as an adjunctive or primary treatment for a variety of psychiatric symptoms, most commonly depression, anxiety and sleep disturbance.  A new study, published online in Schizophrenia Research, [...]

    Meta-Analysis:  Acupuncture Effective for Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms

    Over the last decade, various studies have evaluated the effectiveness of acupuncture for the treatment of menopausal vasomotor symptoms.  In a recent meta-analysis, studies that reported on the frequency or severity of hot flashes, menopause-related symptoms assessed using the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS), and quality of life (QoL) assessed using the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life (MSQoL) questionnaire were included.  Twelve studies with a total of 869 participants met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final analysis.

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