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Overview of Alternative Therapies for Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma
These years, complementary medicine, alternative (CAM) has become very popular, with about half of the population are using or have used CAM at least once.
The most common forms of CAM include acupuncture, homeopathic remedies, herbal remedies and yoga. This increased use of CAM appears to be based on distrust of conventional medicine and science on the basis of bad experiences with doctors and / or the belief that CAM is safe, natural and without side effects.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine and is used for many chronic diseases, including allergic rhinitis and asthma. The process involves inserting needles into the skin at specific points on the body, which is supposed to restore the balance of “lifeblood.”
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Ginkgo May Not Boost Brain Health
Taking ginkgo biloba can not protect the brain against the negative effects of aging, according to a recent study. Is said to increase blood flow to the brain, Ginkgo is one of the most widely used treatments herbal consumed precisely to prevent cognitive decline associated with age, the authors of the study.
For the study, researchers recruited 3,069 adults (72-96 years) who had normal cognition or mild cognitive impairment. About half of the participants received 120 mg of ginkgo twice daily, while the remaining members were given a placebo.
After a median follow up of 6.1 years, researchers have used a series of tests to measure changes in cognition. The results revealed no evidence that ginkgo reduced the rate of cognitive decline in older people.
To preserve brain health with age, health professionals recommend eating a balanced diet (rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains and low in saturated fat), staying mentally active (making words puzzles or learning new skills or languages , for example), and regular exercise.