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Trends in Supplemental Vitamin D Intake
The authors investigated the trends in daily supplemental vitamin D intake of ≥ 1,000 IU and ≥ 4,000 IU and found increasing use of vitamin D supplementation.
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Acupuncture as Adjunct Therapy for Infertility in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy for treating infertility in Chinese women with polycystic ovary syndrome receiving clomiphene citrate or placebo offered no benefit over sham acupuncture.
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Acupuncture for Pain Control in the Emergency Department
In this study, researchers treated pain in the emergency department with acupuncture alone, acupuncture with conventional medication, or medication alone. They found acute efficacy was similar, although not optimal, for all modalities.
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Chocolate for Primary Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation
In a large, population-based, prospective cohort study of Danish people aged 50-64 years, researchers found that chocolate intake was inversely related to incidental rates of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.
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Homeopathic Remedies and Dietary Supplements in 2018: Weighing Benefits and Risks
More than half of Americans are using supplements or over-the-counter medications. Practitioners need to understand how their patients are using supplements and be able to provide accurate, factual advice on dietary supplements and homeopathic preparations. This article will evaluate each category for benefits and risks and provide details on how to research each product for available information. In addition, the article will assess various recommendations, including examples in weight loss, energy enhancement, and performance products.
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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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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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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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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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Can Herbs Improve Endurance? Adaptogens and Athletic Performance
The term “adaptogen” appears to have been coined by Russian researchers in the 1950s to describe medicinal botanicals with the potential to increase stamina and survival in stressful environments.This article summarizes the results from a literature search on more clinical studies on several adaptogens used to improve athletic performance.