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American Family Physician
October 15, 2003
Kiefer & Pantuso |
Panax ginseng Results of clinical research studies demonstrate that Panax ginseng may improve psychologic function, immune function, and conditions associated with diabetes. Overall, Panax ginseng appears to be well tolerated.   |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2003
Benjamin Kligler |
Echinacea The most widely used herbal product in the United States is a liquid extract made from the root of Echinacea purpurea. Because the active component of the plant has not been identified, commercial echinacea products are not typically standardized to any particular component. |
AskMen.com
James Raiswell |
Healing Foods The old adage, "If it tastes bad, it must be good for you," need not necessarily apply! |
Science News
December 20, 2003
Janet Raloff |
Cold Comfort... Not! Over-the-counter cold medicines show little efficacy for children under 12, and a new study of children found that echinacea does no better. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2003 |
Echinacea: What Should I Know About It? What is echinacea?... How should I use echinacea?... Are there any side effects?... Who should not take echinacea? |
AskMen.com
Jake Forrester |
Treat & Prevent Headaches Types of headaches, causes, and treatments. |
AskMen.com
Dustin Driver |
Do Medical Miracle Cures Work? Alternative medicines and techniques claim to cure all, and guys are particularly vulnerable to such claims. Not all, but most are dubious at best. |
AskMen.com
Dustin Driver |
Herbal Remedies For Relaxation The following relaxation remedies are available at your local health food or vitamin shop and, for the most part, are harmless and nonaddictive. |
Health
March 2006
Adam Martin |
Your Guide to Echinacea Etiquette Herb experts swear it prevents colds. Here's how to use the remedy like a pro during sneezy season. |
AskMen.com
Joshua Levine |
Natural Alternatives To Viagra Is there an alternative to Viagra, something more "natural" like an herb or supplement? Several interesting supplements have recently come to light and may provide benefits within days to weeks. |
Science News
May 4, 2002
Janet Raloff |
When Herbs Bite Back While a cup of herbal tea may soothe an upset tummy, regularly downing a quart of the brew might actually provoke disease... |
Nurse Practitioner
August 2009
Fisher & Valente |
Evaluating and managing insomnia Insomnia is the most frequent complaint in sleep disorders, and in the past, it had been viewed as a transient problem related only to other medical issues. That line of thought has changed |
Nutrition Action Healthletter
April 1999
Beth Brophy & David Schardt |
Functional Foods ...What's wrong with adding vitamins, fiber, herbs, and extracts to foods that ordinarily don't contain them?... |
Health
November 2005
Peter Jaret |
Supplements the Experts Recommend Cold-and-flu season is on the way. Here are the supplements and foods that can help you stay well. |
Managed Care
January 2005 |
Cost of Coverage Forces Search For 'Alternatives' Among those turning to herbal remedies because of the cost of conventional medicine, 54% did so without either telling a conventional medical professional or disclosing use of complementary and alternative medicine during a medical visit. |
Managed Care
February 2002
Heidi A. Sauder & Sheri Wallace |
Push Is On for Improved Treatment of Women's Psychological Maladies Sure there are diagnostic and treatment challenges, but the money that can be saved for society might make this fertile ground for investment... |
Science News
December 22, 2007
Julie J. Rehmeyer |
Questionable Numbers for a Questionable Remedy Echinacea might be useful as a cold remedy or preventative, but science hasn't shown it yet. |
BusinessWeek
May 23, 2005
John Carey |
Supplements: Buyer Beware They're largely unregulated, some don't work, and others can do harm. |
Seasoned Cooking
April 2005
Michael Fick |
H&F Potpourri; the Shotgun Approach Do Prilosec and Prevacid disrupt digestion?... Do home Alzheimer's Disease tests really help?... Opiates and the terminally ill... Redheads need much more anesthesia before surgery... Cuts, scrapes and antibiotics... Cold or flu?, then what to do... Reducing hay fever symptoms... etc. |
Science News
August 28, 2004
Janet Raloff |
We're Very Supplemented Increasingly, men and women are reaching for pills--vitamins, minerals, and other commercial supplements--to insure against the possibility they're not eating a healthy diet. While that's good news, there can also be a down side. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2006 |
Colds and the Flu: Tips for Feeling Better How can I tell if I have a cold or the flu?... Ways to treat your cold and flu symptoms... What causes colds and the flu?... What can I do to feel better?... Emergency cold and flu symptoms... etc. |
AskMen.com
December 22, 2002
Mike Davison |
A Man's Guide To The Flu Shot The flu vaccine is 70 to 90% effective in preventing the flu in healthy adult males. It is still possible to contract the flu after immunization, but typically those who have been vaccinated develop a much milder case of the flu. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2003 |
Flu and Colds This patient handout describes flue symptoms and discusses over-the-counter medicines. |
The Family Room
Leah Hennen |
Pregnancy No-Nos Pregnant? You already know to steer clear of alcohol and cigarettes. Here are other hazards to avoid. |
Managed Care
November 2006
Martin Sipkoff |
Successful Treatment of Insomnia Starts With Formulary Design Many insurers may not consider insomnia a serious health problem, but it costs employers a bundle in lowered productivity. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2000 |
Diary from a Week in Practice Doxylamine and vitamin B6 appear to be effective in treating nausea of pregnancy... Treating "trigger fingers"... herbs have the potential to be harmful or to cause interactions with drugs, supplements or even foods... Smokers who quit with bupropion gain less weight... etc. |
AskMen.com
Kristen Armstrong |
Insomnia Causes And Treatments Insomnia can wreak havoc on a person's life. Sufferers can try meditation, exercise or relaxation methods to alleviate symptoms and enjoy long, restful sleep on a nightly basis. |
BusinessWeek
May 23, 2005 |
The Straight Dope on Herbs An interview with Dr. Stephen Bent who has been investigating saw palmetto and other natural supplements. So far, the results mostly have been disappointing. |
Nurse Practitioner
January 2012
Hedges & Ruggiero |
Treatment Options for Insomnia Nurse practitioners must be prepared to screen patients for this common sleep disorder as well as understand the latest treatment options for optimal patient outcomes. |
