Try two tasty remedies for nausea Ginger Syrup and lollipops are two delicious ways to tame the morning — or sometimes all-day — nausea that affects some 70% of pregnant women. Ginger Honey Tonic A proven remedy for nausea, ginger tea is often recommended for morning sickness; it wasn't known whether the...

The first words out of a doctor’s mouth when you mention alternative or complementary therapies are likely to be: There are no scientific trials to back those up. That’s usually the case with most alternative medicines. There might be anecdotal evidence, from experience or observation, but often there is no rigorous clinical evidence that the drug under discussion is helpful. If the doctor...

Brattleboro, VT (February 22, 2003) — A new medical study offers good news for expectant mothers facing the difficult choice of treating the nausea and vomiting of early pregnancy with things like soda, crackers or crushed ice, which are only marginally helpful, or trying prescription or over-the-counter medications, which may have potential side effects. The September/October issue of Alternative...

It suppressed cell growth in lab experiments An herbal formula sold under the brand name Zyflamend may offer new treatment and prevention options for prostate cancer patients, say Columbia University researchers. The formula, a combination of 10 different herbs (including turmeric, ginger, holy basil, hu zhang, Chinese goldthread, barberry, oregano, rosemary, green tea and...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health)–Zyflamend, an herbal extract, inhibits cyclooxygenase-2 and causes in vitro apoptosis of a human prostate cancer cell line, according to a report at the Society of Urologic Oncology meeting at the NIH in Bethesda, Maryland. Zyflamend (New Chapter, Inc., Brattleboro, Vermont) is composed of standardized extracts of herbs with COX-2...

New Medical Study Finds Safe, Effective Relief for Morning Sickness A new medical study offers good news for expectant mothers facing the difficult choice of treating the nausea and vomiting of early pregnancy with things like soda, crackers or crushed ice, which are only marginally helpful, or trying prescription or over-the-counter medications, which may have potential side effects. ...

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