Integrative Medicine Alert – July 1, 2014
July 1, 2014
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Probiotics for Gastrointestinal Intervention: What About Direct Delivery?
Probiotic therapies appear to be safe and may be helpful for various health problems. The strongest evidence is for use as an adjunctive supportive therapy forgastrointestinal-related disorders. Although direct colonic probiotic delivery therapies appear promising, further research is needed. -
Dietary Fats and Heart Health: Big Numbers, but Questions Linger
A meta-analysis and a clinical trial, both published recently, found that the evidence of cardiovascular benefit with increased consumption of omega-3 fatty acids is weak at best. Large study samples make these results compelling, but caution is warranted in interpreting and applying them in practice. -
Exercise for Symptoms of Menopause
Twelve weeks of aerobic exercise in previously sedentary women did not improve menopausal symptoms, but did modestly improve perceived sleep quality. -
Useful: Spinal Manipulation for Low Back Pain
Spinal manipulative therapy provides benefits in one aspect of pain sensitivity for people suffering from low back pain. -
An Herbal Adaptogen and Exercise
One dose of Rhodiola rosea minimally, but statistically, improves endurance exercise.