The News Review:
- Herbal medicine takes root in
- Alternative Medicine Spending Soars
- Homeopathic Medicine Is Homeo-Pathetic
- Winston alternative medicine center shut down
- Alternative medicine to the rescue
Herbal medicine takes root in
Coastweek
" Chinese herbal contraceptive has also become very popular among young mothers in Kenya like Cecilia Wanja. "I have been using this pills for over three years and I trust them and another thing is they are cheap and easily available" Ndungu said. The World Health rganization has also recognized the importance of alternative medicine and is recommending that it is incorporated into public hospitals to manage diseases and poverty. But the debate between the two institutions rages on. The Kenyan Medical Research Institute is also keen in developing this area. It is also keen in exploring the biodiversity that is available in order to preserve what is there. But of late things have taken a different dimension as the PPB issued a warning over herb medicine as if it was defended itself against accusations of failing to effectively police the medicines market against harmful drugs.
Alternative Medicine Spending Soars
Washington Post
Some dietary supplement products have been found to be dangerous. The Food and Drug Administration for example issued a warning earlier this week not to use some dietary supplements sold as body-building products because they might cause liver and kidney problems. What do you think? Are you a believer and user of alternative medicine? r a skeptic? By Rob Stein | July 30 2009; 12:00 PM ET | View or post comments | Category:.
Homeopathic Medicine Is Homeo-Pathetic
Forbes
according to a report from the National Institutes of Health released last month. Arguably the term is an oxymoron however because “real medicine” is evidence-based requires research to demonstrate that an intervention works and offers an appropriate balance of risks and benefits. Complementary and alternative approaches consistently fail to meet these standards.
Winston alternative medicine center shut down
NRToday.com
”Winston Police Chief Scott Gugel sought revocation of the business license after reports started coming in that marijuana was going out of the building on 22 Main Street. When asked about the newly opened and quickly closed operation Camas Valley resident Rudy Babbino 69 said Southern regon Compassion has been collecting equipment and food donations about 800 pounds for the community and that a school supplies drive was in the works. He described Southern regon Compassion as an alternative medicine and resource center that provided medical marijuana to people with a special card obtained through the regon Medical Marijuana Program. He said there may have been a “miscommunication” between Bartoli and the council in June. The regon Medical Marijuana Act was approved by voters in November 1998 allowing the cultivation possession and use of marijuana by patients with certain medical conditions. There are 13 states that permit use of medical marijuana. Federal law still prohibits the cultivation and possession of marijuana.
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Alternative medicine to the rescue
Times of India
ne of the oldest and mostreputed ayurvedic practitioners or vaidyas as they are better known VaidyaParshuram Khadiwale says that the number of people approaching for some form ofpreventive medication has increased. “A sore throat is among the first symptomsof the H1N1 flu and so keeping the throat healthy is very essential. Ten leavesof tulsi partaken in the morning and evening would help as would eating pudinaturmeric ginger and garlic in your food” he says. Khadiwale saysthat burning dhoop in the room would help since it keeps away germs.