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.February 2010Multivitamins may help weight loss in obese womenHigh calcium intakes may improve male survivalChronic Back Pain Soothed by Cognitive Behavioral TherapyCancer Patients Find Relief in Integrative Medicine ServicesCoffee Drinking May Lower Stroke RiskVitamin B 'can rewire stroke patients' brain'Omega-3 may boost brain function in boysOur fight for the sunshine vitamin that prevents MSBitter Melon Extract May Slow, Stop Breast CancerAntioxidants may help lower diabetes ratesOmega-3, vitamins, minerals may reduce aggressive behaviourMagnesium 'can help boost memory'Acupuncture shows promise for depression in pregnancyRosemary may cut cancer-causing agentsNHS money 'wasted' on homeopathyHomeopathy should not be funded on the NHS, say MPsFolic acid supplements may reduce pre-term birthsAfternoon Nap Might Make You SmarterVery high omega-3 intakes linked to big health benefitsMom's diet may alter infant's allergiesGreen Tea May Help Fight Glaucoma and Other Eye DiseasesCocktail of five vitamins may give cancer patients an extra two yearsMagnesium supplements may boost lung health for asthmaticsGlucosamine and walking 'can significantly ease pain of arthritis'Bilberry Seems to Act Against Blood SugarHappiness wards off heart diseaseAcupuncture could help period painHigh levels of vitamin D halve the risk of developing heart disease and diabetesProbiotics for mum during pregnancy may cut obesity in childRelieving Pediatric Respiratory Disease Symptoms By HypnosisGut microflora and diabetes: Study suggests role for pro-, pre-bioticsBruce Ames: Vitamin insufficiency boosting age-related diseasesRhubarb crumble – the new cancer-busting superfoodDark Chocolate May Lower Stroke RiskDietary Formula That Maintains Youthful Function Into Old AgeUK intake of omega-3s and iron still too lowOsteopathic care may ease late-pregnancy back painSuperfruit blueberry is better for you than first thoughtDrinking Milk While Pregnant May Lower Kids' MS RiskYoung Patients With Chronic Illnesses Find Relief in AcupunctureDHA and eye health: Study supports omega-3 in formulaFlavonols may slash stroke risk in womenElevated brain levels of magnesium enhance learning and memoryMediterranean Diet May Help Keep You SmarterUS military may enlist Omega-3s to boost performanceCranberry juice comes out tops for heart health beveragesOmega-3 may combat mouth bacteria, boost oral healthAcupuncture has significant effect on specific neural structuresYoga style breathing and meditation may ease chronic painAcupuncture Found Effective Against Depression During PregnancyStudy fails to find link between saturated fat & heart diseaseOmega-3 may boost kidney health in diabeticsHibiscus tea may reduce blood pressure in at-risk peopleSceptics stage homeopathy 'overdose'Herbal medicine is under threatVitamin B6 may affect heart disease riskFish oil supplements 'beat psychotic mental illness'Omega-3 may reduce risk of Alzheimer’sVitamin, minerals may reduce eczema risk in childrenArchiveAlternative - General£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?Food & 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 AwayAntioxidant-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 leukemiaPlant 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 healthFreeze-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 adultsGrapefruit juice may boost CoQ10 uptakeResveratrol 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 UKDietary carotenoids confirmed to benefit eye healthCoffee 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 benefitsSea 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 RiskMove 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 FactorsGreen TeaGreen 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 damageMultivitaminsMultivitamins may cut lung cancer risk in smokersMultivitamins may cut food allergy in childrenNutrient 'Cocktail' Appears to Improve Dementia SymptomsAntioxidantsAntioxidant 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 3Fish 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 healthOmega-3 may prevent age-related sight lossOmega-3 may protect healthy men from chest painsNew Clues to How Fish Oils Help Arthritis PatientsProbioticsProbiotics intake beneficial against infections in kidsVitamin AVitamin CVitamin C may help adult cells generate embryonic-like cellsVitamin C Prevents Heart AttacksVitamin DVitamin 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 AcidMore 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 & SpicesGinger, 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 painkillerCommon herbal medicine may prevent acetaminophen-related liver damageChinese HERBS Show Promise for Diabetes PreventionCurry spice 'kills cancer cells'Yoga & Tai ChiYoga 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 IssuesMeditationMEDITATION 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 CancerAcupunctureNew 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 TouchPsychotherapyPsychotherapy, 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 PregnancyCould Bodytalk be the answer to all your aches and pains?"Consistently positive results with homeopathic dilutions."Low selenium tied to throat, stomach cancers
