Integrative Medicine Alert – December 1, 2008

December 1, 2008

• Mind-Body Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

  Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal (GI) illness that is defined by symptoms of bloating, lower abdominal pain, and abnormal defecation patterns after evaluation excludes colitis or structural abnormalities as the cause.

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• The Effect of Lifestyle and Diet on Fertility: Focus on Diet and Specific Nutrients

  The second part of this series reviews specific features of dietary intake that can influence fertility as well as overall general medical health.

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• Reflexology for Pain and Anxiety in Cancer Patients

  Reflexology is an ancient therapy that has become popular in some health care settings. Its use with cancer patients arises from its reputation for reducing pain, relieving anxiety, and promoting relaxation.

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• Clinical Briefs With Comments from Russell H. Greenfield, MD

  In the evening after work, and in a generally relaxed environment, subjects had their coronary flow velocities in the left anterior descending artery recorded by non-invasive transthoracic Doppler echocardiography, and coronary flow velocity reserve (CFVR) was calculated. CFVR was assessed at baseline and immediately following 30 minutes of lavender aromatherapy, as were serum cortisol levels.

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