Integrative Medicine Alert – November 1, 2018

November 1, 2018

• Gingko biloba and Cognitive Function After Acute Ischemic Stroke

  Supplementation with Ginkgo biloba extract may improve cognitive functioning after an acute ischemic stroke.

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• Acupuncture for Aromatase Inhibitor-associated Pain in Breast Cancer Patients

  The authors of this randomized, controlled trial found that six weeks of acupuncture significantly reduced aromatase inhibitor-related joint pain in early stage breast cancer.

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• Does Outdoor Play ‘Keep the Doctor Away?’

  A survey of more than 29,000 Canadian youth 11 to 15 years of age revealed a correlation between physical activity and lower rates of psychosomatic complaints in girls, and a correlation between valuing connection to nature and lower rates of psychosomatic symptoms in boys and girls.

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• Exercise Improves Physical Function in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

  Tailored exercise therapy can improve physical functioning in patients with knee osteoarthritis and comorbid conditions.

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