Latest Complementary Health News & ResearchThis page is updated on a daily basis. Please check back often for the latest headline or add this page to your favourites or bookmarks.March 2010Seaweed Extract May Hold Promise For Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma TreatmentAcupuncture May Relieve Joint Pain Caused by Some Breast Cancer TreatmentsTranscendental Meditation Activates Default Mode NetworkVitamin A’s role in energy production identifiedVitamins Stored In Bathrooms, Kitchens May Become Less EffectiveAustralian lemongrass is as good as aspirin for headachesPycnogenol Lowers Elevated Urinary Protein Levels And Improves Blood Flow To The KidneysSuperfoods that can help to safeguard visionHypnosis Can Help Control Pain Among Women With Metastatic Breast CancerNon-Drug Techniques Reduce Pain in Hospitalized PatientsScientists find why "sunshine" vitamin D is crucialVitamin D may play key role in immune system activationLow vitamin D may mean fatter, weaker musclesHigh-fiber diet linked to lower lung disease riskArchiveAlternative - GeneralCancer Patients Find Relief in Integrative Medicine Services£115m annual flu jab cost 'may be a waste of money'2009 - a look back at the year's major health storiesA little Mozart might benefit preemies' growthPrince Charles: Alternative medicine must be saved from new EU rulesDowning Street ignores weight of public concern over CodexRetired optician 'cures own blindness with marigolds'Shea tree extract can reduce osteoarthritis linked inflammationSupplement may offer a statin alternative for someMusic therapy 'may help cut tinnitus noise levels'Dietary cholesterol is not a primary factor for heart disease'Golden glow' is healthiest lookHypnosis has 'real' brain effectWard off flu naturallyGUIDED IMAGERY can help kids ease stomach acheNo Deaths From Vitamins or MineralsGreen spaces 'improve health'Alternative Treatments May Boost IVF SuccessStress could cause cancerDoes the Vaccine Matter?Afternoon Nap Might Make You SmarterHappiness wards off heart diseaseFood & Diet - GeneralTap Water Is Legal but May Be UnhealthyHops Compound May Prevent Prostate CancerWant to Cut Cancer Risk? Try Munching PistachiosWalnut-rich diet may boost diabetic heart healthApple a day could cut risk of bowel cancerHow the Apple Keeps the Doctor AwayRhubarb crumble – the new cancer-busting superfoodAntioxidant-rich fruit and veg may cut lymph cancer riskAnti-ageing tomato pill developedCould tomato pips protect you from heart attack?Lycopene protects skin against the sunPlant flavanoid may help prevent leukemiaFlavonols may slash stroke risk in womenPlant stanol-ester enriched foods diet can cut CVD riskLychee extract may trim waist fatPumpkin seed oil may help with urinary issuesBilberries may prevent artery hardening, boost heart healthBilberry Seems to Act Against Blood SugarFreeze-dried strawberries may slash cholesterol levelsPomegranate lotion offers new hope in war on superbugsPomegranate’s prostate protection potential growsPomegranate helps fight breast cancerBlueberry is food for thoughtBlueberries 'improve memory'Blueberries may boost memory in older adultsSuperfruit blueberry is better for you than first thoughtGrapefruit juice may boost CoQ10 uptakeCranberry juice comes out tops for heart health beveragesResveratrol could prove HRT alternativeGrape juice may boost memory in elderlyRed-Grape Compound May Improve DiabetesBrazilian fruit oil shows sports supplement potentialSuperfruit with three times orange's vitamin C makes its way to the UKBitter Melon Extract May Slow, Stop Breast CancerDietary carotenoids confirmed to benefit eye healthCoffee Drinking May Lower Stroke RiskCoffee may boost prostate healthDiabetes Treatment with Coffee, Tea, and HerbsTea compounds may boost attention spanTea may prevent endometrial cancerScientists discover how wild mushroom cancer drug worksDepression link to processed foodChocolate Soothes the Stressed-Out SoulScience: Getting to the heart of chocolate’s benefitsDark Chocolate May Lower Stroke RiskSea of science deepens for fish heart benefitsFish is brain foodChitosan marine compound claimed to remedy obesityEat and drink your way to a healthy colon?Stay happy – eat MediterraneanWhole grains may help keep blood pressure in checkMed diet cuts breast cancer risk in older womenMediterranean diet good for the heartMediterranean diet protects against stomach cancerMediterranean-Style Diet Lowers Metabolic Syndrome RiskMediterranean Diet May Help Keep You SmarterMove away from Western diet to reduce disease riskOlive oil component could avert Alzheimer’sVeggies in Pregnancy Lowers Child's Diabetes RiskTreating mild iodine deficiency boosts brain powerIodine supplements urged during pregnancyLow carb diets like Atkins 'better for blood pressure'Nutrition Has A Direct Influence On The Immune SystemAustralian scientists find direct link between diet and immune systemDiet And Intestinal Bacteria Linked To Healthier Immune SystemsEating Well Boosts Your ImmunityThe role of nutrition in slowing Alzheimer's diseaseFor Heart Health, Focus on Risk FactorsMom's diet may alter infant's allergiesDrinking Milk While Pregnant May Lower Kids' MS RiskStudy fails to find link between saturated fat & heart diseaseGreen TeaGreen Tea May Help Fight Glaucoma and Other Eye DiseasesGreen tea 'may block lung cancer'Exercise, green tea may lessen breast cancer bluesGreen Tea May Help Treat Uterine FibroidsGreen tea may help prevent oral cancerGreen tea may protect liver cellsGreen tea may combat depression in elderlyGreen tea may cut the risk of dying from pneumoniaGreen tea consumption is associated with lower psychological distressGreen tea extracts may slow smokers’ lung damageMultivitaminsVitamin, minerals may reduce eczema risk in childrenBruce Ames: Vitamin insufficiency boosting age-related diseasesCocktail of five vitamins may give cancer patients an extra two yearsMultivitamins may help weight loss in obese womenMultivitamins may cut lung cancer risk in smokersMultivitamins may cut food allergy in childrenNutrient 'Cocktail' Appears to Improve Dementia SymptomsAntioxidantsAntioxidants may help lower diabetes ratesAntioxidant Compound Reduced Incidence Of Colorectal Metachronous AdenomasAntioxidants could help preserve muscle strengthAntioxidants may protect pilots from DNA damageAntioxidants Tied to Lower Risk of Preterm BirthAntioxidant OPCs may boost memoryNew study supports antioxidant supplements for ageing skinOmega 3UK intake of omega-3s and iron still too lowFish oil supplements 'beat psychotic mental illness'Omega-3 may reduce risk of Alzheimer’sOmega-3 may boost kidney health in diabeticsOmega-3 may combat mouth bacteria, boost oral healthUS military may enlist Omega-3s to boost performanceVery high omega-3 intakes linked to big health benefitsOmega-3, vitamins, minerals may reduce aggressive behaviourOmega-3 may boost brain function in boysFish oil protects against cellular agingFish oil promises shorter hospital staysOmega-3 may reduce risk of dental diseaseOmega-3s help stave off age-related vision lossOmega-3 plus glucosamine ‘superior’ for joint healthDHA and eye health: Study supports omega-3 in formulaOmega-3 may prevent age-related sight lossOmega-3 may protect healthy men from chest painsNew Clues to How Fish Oils Help Arthritis PatientsProbioticsGut microflora and diabetes: Study suggests role for pro-, pre-bioticsProbiotics for mum during pregnancy may cut obesity in childProbiotics intake beneficial against infections in kidsVitamin BVitamin B 'can rewire stroke patients' brain'Vitamin B6 may affect heart disease riskVitamin CVitamin C may help adult cells generate embryonic-like cellsVitamin C Prevents Heart AttacksVitamin DHigh levels of vitamin D halve the risk of developing heart disease and diabetesOur fight for the sunshine vitamin that prevents MSVitamin D lack, blacks' heart risk linkedVitamin D deficiency increasingly commonVitamin D Plus Calcium Guards Against FracturesVitamin D levels not enough for winterVitamin D May Lower Colon Cancer RiskExperts want Vitamin D put in foodLow Vitamin D Levels Linked To Poorer Lung Function In AsthmaticsLow Vitamin D Associated With Greater Risk of Relapse in Childhood-Onset MSVitamin D may protect against Crohn’s diseaseVitamin D Linked to Survival in Lymphoma PatientsLow Vitamin D Linked to End-Stage Renal DiseaseHeart And Bone Damage From Low Vitamin D Tied To Declines In Sex HormonesLow Vitamin D Levels Linked to Heart DiseaseVitamin D May Ease Symptoms Of MSThe Vitamin D and Cancer Connection: Research Shows the LinkHeart patients lacking vitamin D more likely to be depressedVitamin D is ‘nature's antibiotic’Low vitamin D tied to heart, stroke deathsSuboptimal vitamin D levels in millions of US childrenHigher vitamin D intake may help fight off back aches, pains in winterVitamin D may help reduce type 2 diabetes riskVitamin D ‘may cut premature birth risk and protect newborn babies’Vitamin D Good for Breast Cancer PatientsVitamin D For Swine Flu PreventionOver 65? Take lots of vitamin D to prevent a fallVitamin EVitamin E may boost brain health after strokeVitamin E can help fight cancerVitamin E can help your new hip last longerFolic AcidFolic acid supplements may reduce pre-term birthsMore folate may mean less depressionFolic acid may help prevent fetal heart defectsFolic acid shows benefits for diabetic heart healthFolate may prevent hearing loss in menExperts back folic acid in breadMortality Rates Reduced Among Children Whose Mothers Received Iron-folic Acid SupplementsFolic acid and colon cancer: Some benefits and no harmHerbs & SpicesHerbal medicine is under threatRosemary may cut cancer-causing agentsGinger, the new wonder medicinePine bark extract may ease haemorrhoid problemsSt. John's wort may cool hot flashesSpices may boost breast healthTapping Into Curry's Health BenefitsMyrrh has cholesterol lowering propertiesHerb May Counter Liver Damage From ChemoPop a chilli pill to stay slimChina Develops Herbal Medication to Treat H1N1 FluGinkgo Biloba Keeps Leg Arteries ClearCup of mint tea is an effective painkillerHibiscus tea may reduce blood pressure in at-risk peopleCommon herbal medicine may prevent acetaminophen-related liver damageChinese HERBS Show Promise for Diabetes PreventionCurry spice 'kills cancer cells'Yoga & Tai Chi & MeditationYoga style breathing and meditation may ease chronic painYoga Reduces Cytokine Levels Known To Promote InflammationTAI CHI Exercise Reduces Knee Osteoarthritis PainYOGA May Be Effective For Chronic Low Back PainHeart Health Boosted By YOGAYOGA And TAI CHI As Pathways To Better HealthRegular YOGA can trim waistlineYOGA May Decrease Age-Related Dowager's HumpTAI CHI & QI GONG Benefits Physical & Mental HealthTAI CHI May Be An Effective Treatment For Dizziness, Balance IssuesMEDITATION May Help In Pain ManagementMEDITATION 'eases heart disease'MEDITATION May Reduce Stress in Breast Cancer PatientsTRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION Reduces Stress, Improves Mental Health Among Women With Breast CancerAcupunctureYoung Patients With Chronic Illnesses Find Relief in AcupunctureAcupuncture has significant effect on specific neural structuresAcupuncture Found Effective Against Depression During PregnancyAcupuncture could help period painAcupuncture shows promise for depression in pregnancyNew scientific breakthrough proves why acupuncture worksACUPUNCTURE eases tamoxifen-related hot flashesElectro-acupuncture shows promise for knee arthritisACUPUNCTURE may ease the itch of eczemaACUPUNCTURE May Cut Hot Flashes, Boost Sex Drive in Breast Cancer PatientsEar ACUPUNCTURE curbs back pain in pregnant womenReikiSimple Touch Techniques Reduce Symptoms In Cancer PatientsScience Behind REIKI, Therapeutic Touch And Healing TouchPsychotherapyChronic Back Pain Soothed by Cognitive Behavioral TherapyPsychotherapy, guided self-help best for binge eatingPsychotherapy May Help Teen Girls Avoid ObesityPSYCHOTHERAPY Beats Light Treatment for SADOsteopathic Manipulative Treatment Improves Back Function In Late PregnancyOsteopathic care may ease late-pregnancy back painCould Bodytalk be the answer to all your aches and pains?"Consistently positive results with homeopathic dilutions."Low selenium tied to throat, stomach cancersHigh calcium intakes may improve male survivalMagnesium 'can help boost memory'Magnesium supplements may boost lung health for asthmaticsElevated brain levels of magnesium enhance learning and memoryNHS money 'wasted' on homeopathyHomeopathy should not be funded on the NHS, say MPsSceptics stage homeopathy 'overdose'Glucosamine and walking 'can significantly ease pain of arthritis'Relieving Pediatric Respiratory Disease Symptoms By HypnosisDietary Formula That Maintains Youthful Function Into Old Age
Vitamin B 'can rewire stroke patients' brain'
Vitamin B6 may affect heart disease risk
Vitamin C
