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Review Is there a role for traditional and complementary medicines in managing chronic fatigue? a systematic review of randomized controlled trials, 2023, Li

Free fulltext: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2023.1266803/full SYSTEMATIC REVIEW article Front. Pharmacol., 24 October...

Thread by: Dolphin, Oct 24, 2023, 3 replies, in forum: ME/CFS research
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FREE Long Covid and ME/CFS Holistic Healing VIRTUAL SUMMIT July 10-16, 2023

Not a recommendation https://living-from-inspiration.mykajabi.com/schedule-2023-holistic-healing-summit-for-long-covid-and-me-cfs 7 days of...

Thread by: Trish, Jul 7, 2023, 19 replies, in forum: General ME/CFS news
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Use of Alternative Medicine for Cancer and Its Impact on Survival, Johnson et al, 2017

There is limited available information on patterns of utilization and efficacy of alternative medicine (AM) for patients with cancer. We...

Thread by: cassava7, Oct 27, 2022, 1 replies, in forum: Other health news and research
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Dissertation: Casual (causal) attribution and consumer perseverance on health remedies, Menebo, 2022

Note - error in the dissertation title is in the original Abstract: Some alternative remedies have been proven to be pharmacologically...

Thread by: Kalliope, May 12, 2022, 6 replies, in forum: Other health news and research
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NIH Heal (addiction) Initiative to promote alternative therapies for post-surgical pain

Pain treatment at the NIH is under the rubric of addiction to opioids. Therefore, since alternative/integrative therapies are, according to them,...

Thread by: shak8, Jun 16, 2021, 5 replies, in forum: Other health news and research
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Scientists find new evidence linking essential oils to seizures

Essential oil related seizures (EORS): A multi-center prospective study on essential oils and seizures in adults Thomas Mathew Gareth J Parrya...

Thread by: InfiniteRubix, Apr 24, 2021, 16 replies, in forum: Other treatments
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Complementary and alternative therapies for post‐caesarean pain, 2020, Flumignan et al

Background Pain after caesarean sections (CS) can affect the well‐being of the mother and her ability with her newborn. Conventional...

Thread by: Andy, Oct 8, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: Other health news and research
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Complementary, Alternative, or Integrative Health: What’s In a Name?

THE US National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Complementary, Alternative, or Integrative Health: What’s In a Name?...

Thread by: MSEsperanza, Sep 27, 2020, 8 replies, in forum: Other treatments
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United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is looking to employ a Spiritual Healer / Reiki Therapist Aug 2020

[MEDIA] An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Spiritual Healer / Reiki Therapist to join our friendly and energetic team on Waddington Unit....

Thread by: Sly Saint, Aug 7, 2020, 15 replies, in forum: Other health news and research
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Distant healing

Blog Edzard Ernst: Prof Walach’s studies of distant healing: do they reveal the difference between a scientist and a pseudoscientist? "Amongst...

Thread by: Sly Saint, Jul 4, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: Other treatments
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Alt-med woo kills a small child. Again.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/dec/12/devastated-parents-tell-of-grief-after-diabetic-six-year-old-died-undergoing-slapping-therap...

Thread by: Sean, Dec 12, 2019, 20 replies, in forum: Other health news and research
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Old BBC documentary, "Strange Days", which takes a sceptical look at alternative medicine

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Thread by: Tom Kindlon, Sep 1, 2019, 0 replies, in forum: Other health news and research
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EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)...coming to a CFS clinic near you? & a possible advocacy opportunity?

Wasn't sure where to post this, but i was watching a tv drama & someone was recommended EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique.... which is tapping on...

Thread by: JemPD, Jul 27, 2019, 16 replies, in forum: Other treatments
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The Magic Feather Effect: Placebos and the Power of Belief in Alternative Medicine

"A new book, The Magic Feather Effect: The Science of Alternative Medicine and the Surprising Power of Belief, by the journalist Melanie Warner,...

Thread by: TrixieStix, Mar 21, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: Other psychosomatic news and research
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Advertising of alternative therapies

I employ carers from a care agency. Once a week the agency sends me a letter showing which carer is booked to come to me and at what time....

Thread by: Trish, Nov 24, 2018, 13 replies, in forum: Other treatments
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Spain plans to ban alternative medicine in health centres

Article in Guardian: The Spanish government has announced plans to eradicate alternative medicine such as acupuncture or homeopathy from health...

Thread by: Sly Saint, Nov 19, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: Other health news and research
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Fast Company: Facebook deletes alternative health pages as the war on fake news escalates

My immediate thought is good riddance, how about you? Facebook deletes alternative health pages as the war on fake news escalates The purge...

Thread by: Kalliope, Aug 29, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: Other health news and research
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Relinquishing Control in Health Care | Dr Laura Marshall-Andrews & Chris Dance | TEDxBrighton

[MEDIA] In their captivating talk Chris Dance and Dr Laura Marshall-Andrews discuss their views on integrating mainstream and traditional...

Thread by: Skycloud, Mar 11, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: Other psychosomatic news and research

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