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Sabra Way
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My name is Sabra and I am a Medical Herbalist. I write CAM Watcher blog to post all the facinating information I find that I do not put in my Journal Watch: Galen's Watch. CAM watcher blog focuses on news and resources relevant to alternative and complementary health professionals.
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Nasal Irrigation for Seasonal Allergies
Spring seems to have arrived after a shaky start! The last 2 posts on seasonal allergies covered supplements, herbs, probiotics, and nutraceuticals. Seasonal Allergies: Astragalus, Pycnogenol and Silymarin Seasonal Allergies and Probiotics In addition to trying supplements either herbal or... Continue reading
Posted Apr 25, 2013 at Galen's Watch
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Seasonal Allergies and Probiotics
The last post referred to pycnogenol, astragalus and silymarin for seasonal allergies. This week it's probiotics. Two studies came up both involving children. Lactobacillus salivarius or placebo was used in 199 children with allergic rhinitis for 12 weeks. There was... Continue reading
Posted Apr 12, 2013 at Galen's Watch
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Seasonal Allergies: Astragalus, Pycnogenol and Silymarin
Posted Apr 9, 2013 at Galen's Watch
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It looks like you found your own best medicine Amanda!
Commented Apr 3, 2013 on Heat Therapy for Fibromyalgia Pain at Galen's Watch
Heat Therapy for Fibromyalgia Pain
In doing some continuing professional education I came across a study showing that patients with fibromyalgia found a benefit from wearing wool underwear. I wondered if any other studies supported warmth in patents with fibromyalgia for pain relief and found a few. As well, there was a case stud...
The Best of CAM Studies 2012 - Part 2
Here is the second installment of the best CAM studies gathered in 2012. It is a snapshot of the kinds of studies that are published frequently. Pycnogenol Supplementation Improves Cognitive Function in Students The Effect of Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation in... Continue reading
Posted Mar 22, 2013 at Galen's Watch
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Valentine's Day, Love and Libido in Men.
A few studies for men and the people that love them on Valentine's Day. My apologies that there are no studies for women's libido or sexual function. Nothing has come across my desk lately. :( All of the studies involve... Continue reading
Posted Feb 14, 2013 at Galen's Watch
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Round out your Knowledge: Great Herbal Blogs
There was a time when I searched high and low for good CAM health blogs, especially herb blogs. I was looking for a herb community. Canada is big place and although there are herbalists here we don't often live close... Continue reading
Posted Jan 31, 2013 at Galen's Watch
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CAM Studies for the Flu and Cold Season: Prevention and Length Reduction
The hype around the flu seems to be at a all time high right now. I have not checked the flu-tracker or asked around much because does it really matter. I take care of myself and my family, we try... Continue reading
Posted Jan 18, 2013 at Galen's Watch
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The Best CAM Studies of 2012- Part 1
Over the next few weeks I am looking through all the CAM studies gathered in 2012 and highlighting some of the best. This sample gives you an idea of what kinds of CAM studies are being published and staying up... Continue reading
Posted Jan 11, 2013 at Galen's Watch
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Ginseng for Menopause?
Often the herb ginseng is traditionally associated with stimulating sexual function and increasing energy in men, it is even called man root in some texts. However, more than one study has shown it's positive effects in women.Red ginseng is Panax... Continue reading
Posted Nov 8, 2012 at Galen's Watch
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Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections? No More or at Least Less Often.
This study found that Lactobacilli vs. antibiotics were less effective than when compared to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI). However, the probiotics were only 13.8% less effective than the antibiotics AND they did not increase the resistance to... Continue reading
Posted Oct 24, 2012 at Galen's Watch
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Allergies, Menopause, Anti-aging, Improved Vision, Memory: What do they have in Common? Pycnogenol
One antioxidant supplement has come up over and over in the medical studies I review and for a incredibly wide spectrum of uses: pycnogenol! From your skin outside to your heart inside, and from your eyes and nose all the... Continue reading
Posted Jun 29, 2012 at Galen's Watch
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Herbal Medicine Studies, Echinacea and the Healing Crisis
I have just read the article Becoming a Stakeholder: Herbal medicine, Vampires and the Research Process by Andrew Flower. It discusses the usefulness of RCT's and herbal medicine. Flower's asks, "should we engage (as herbalists) in RCT's?" He says, absolutely... Continue reading
Posted Jun 22, 2012 at Galen's Watch
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It was a satisfying puzzle to figure out. It also made me very aware of how some listed herb side-effects come to be!
Commented Jun 15, 2012 on Does Chaste Berry Cause Hair Loss? at Galen's Watch
Does Chaste Berry Cause Hair Loss?
In my last post I covered the recent study on Vitex agnus-castus also called chaste berry or chaste tree and it's effect on PMS. It was also reprinted on Green Med Info. Green Med Info is a great website bringing together a huge number of medical studies. That exposure lead to me receiving some ...
Does Chaste Berry Cause Hair Loss?
In my last post I covered the recent study on Vitex agnus-castus also called chaste berry or chaste tree and it's effect on PMS. It was also reprinted on Green Med Info. Green Med Info is a great website bringing... Continue reading
Posted Jun 15, 2012 at Galen's Watch
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Vitex agnus-castus (Chasteberry) does is again: PMS
Posted Jun 13, 2012 at Galen's Watch
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Medical Studies for Women
Here is a sample from our latest published issue of Galen's Watch. In the latest issue there were sections on acupuncture/acupressure, botanical medicine, diet, naturopathy, other therapies, pediatrics, supplemental therapy and women. The women's section, in it's entirety, is in... Continue reading
Posted Jun 8, 2012 at Galen's Watch
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Alternative and Complementary Studies for Asthma in Children
I was looking over the last 2 issues of Galen's Watch and L-carnitine improves the asthma control in children with moderate persistent asthma was one of the most popular studies I reported on. There was also an issue earlier Massage... Continue reading
Posted May 31, 2012 at Galen's Watch
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Thank you for your comment and I apologize for the late reply. I guess the answer to your question of "does it take a lot of time" is answered! Sometimes it does take a lot of time but not always. I do get blog fatigue and hence very few posts lately!
Commented May 31, 2012 on Tea Tree Oil for Slow Healing Wounds- Case Study at Galen's Watch
Tea Tree Oil for Slow Healing Wounds- Case Study
I thought this case study was interesting not only for diabetic wound care but other slow healing or infected wounds as well. My husband, who is active, in sports has had a couple of foot blisters become abscesses and one post-surgical wound infection. The post surgical wound infection was serio...
Diabetes and Naturopathic Medicine: A Good Fit
A study was published this week by BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine Adjunctive naturopathic care for type 2 diabetes: patient-reported and clinical outcomes after one year an open access platform. This was a prospective study to measure the effects of... Continue reading
Posted Apr 20, 2012 at Galen's Watch
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Reduced Obesity? Increased Cognition? Have Breakfast! -support studies
A reader wrote me and said she was putting together some information sheets for her patients on the importance of eating breakfast and asked if I could find some support studies. She was looking for studies that supported eating breakfast... Continue reading
Posted Feb 8, 2012 at Galen's Watch
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Fibromyalgia Studies: Treatment Strategies & Learning from Others
More fibromyalgia studies to come in the future that I have covered in the journal watch but today a few resources I found. It is always educational to see how other people structure their treatment plans. There are 2 articles... Continue reading
Posted Jan 27, 2012 at Galen's Watch
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Heat Therapy for Fibromyalgia Pain
In doing some continuing professional education I came across a study showing that patients with fibromyalgia found a benefit from wearing wool underwear. I wondered if any other studies supported warmth in patents with fibromyalgia for pain relief and found... Continue reading
Posted Jan 20, 2012 at Galen's Watch
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Well that is true they are not alike. I was referencing a researcher's comments, "The efficacy of the ear drops that we found in the current project is also comparable to the demonstrated effectiveness of topical benzocaine drops in alleviating ear pain in children with AOM". I probably should have included that quote!
Maybe my headline is too sensational.
Commented Dec 12, 2011 on Homeopathic Drops Reduce Ear Pain in Otitis Media Similar to Topical Benzocaine at Galen's Watch
Homeopathic Drops Reduce Ear Pain in Otitis Media Similar to Topical Benzocaine
A study that will be in the next Galen's Watch report. Homeopathic ear drops may have a role in reducing antibiotics in otitis media using a watch and wait approach to care while using the homeopathic eardrops to manage pain and discomfort. The researchers noted that: The use of a delayed antib...
Homeopathic Drops Reduce Ear Pain in Otitis Media Similar to Topical Benzocaine
A study that will be in the next Galen's Watch report. Homeopathic ear drops may have a role in reducing antibiotics in otitis media using a watch and wait approach to care while using the homeopathic eardrops to manage pain... Continue reading
Posted Dec 12, 2011 at Galen's Watch
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