Study Looks at Antipsychotic Use in Kids with ADHD
Razi Berry Although fewer young people with ADHD are treated with antipsychotic drugs than suspected, many prescriptions for the drugs do not appear to be clinically warranted, according to a new study from psychiatry researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. They also found that antipsychotic use among youths with ADHD was […]
It’s Hard to Find a Therapist Skilled in PTSD
Razi Berry Lauren Walls has lived with panic attacks, nightmares and flashbacks for years. The 26-year-old San Antonio teacher sought help from a variety of mental health professionals — including spending five years and at least $20,000 with one therapist who used a Christian-faith-based approach, viewing her condition as part of a spiritual weakness that […]
CBD Helps Anxiety in Those Suffering with Substance Addiction
Razi Berry Cannabidiol (CBD) reduced cue-induced craving and anxiety in individuals with a history of heroin abuse, suggesting a potential role for it in helping to break the cycle of addiction, according to research conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published May 21 in the American Journal of Psychiatry. The […]
The Damage Done by Snoring
Razi Berry The recurrent vibrations caused by snoring can lead to injuries in the upper airways of people who snore heavily. This in turn can cause swallowing dysfunction and render individuals more vulnerable for developing the severe condition obstructive sleep apnea. These findings are reported by researchers at Umeå University. Their on-going research focuses on […]
Suffering with IBS? This Type of CBT Tailored Specifically for IBS May be Most Effective, Study Says
Razi Berry Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder affecting 10 – 20 percent of people. Abdominal pain, bloating and altered bowel habits significantly affect patients’ quality of life and can force them to take days off work. CBT tailored specifically for IBS via teletherapy or interactive website is more effective in relieving […]
Treatment for STD, Could be Ineffective in Some Cases
Razi Berry From Tulane University A new study led by an infectious disease epidemiologist at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine could change the way doctors treat a common sexually transmitted disease. The most common curable STD Professor Patricia Kissinger and a team of researchers found the recommended single dose of medication […]
3 Considerations for Getting to the Root of Hormonal Problems: A Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Perspective
Dr Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFCMP Hormonal harmony can seem like a fleeting hope for many women suffering with reproductive symptoms. Distressing ailments that wax and wane with changing hormonal fluctuations of their menstrual cycles is something that most females have accepted as “normal.”1-5 In fact, some may never get relief from their struggles. It can begin […]
New Guidelines Recommend Hepatitis-C Screening for ALL Baby Boomers
Node Smith, ND The Canadian Medical Association has recently published a recommendation that all Canadians born between the years 1945 and 1975 be screened for hepatitis C.1 This is a new guideline focused on the nearly 250,000 people infected with the disease in Canada, with an aim to eradicate the disease from the country. Those […]
Get Physical Therapy Early with Low-Back Pain
Node Smith, ND Many people experience back pain. A recent study found that these individuals may be served better by seeking immediate physical therapy assistance, rather than other healthcare professionals.1 The study did not specifically address individuals seeking out chiropractic care or other holistic bodywork that may use similar therapeutic tools as physical therapists (PTs). […]
Overall Patient Dissatisfaction with Conventional Hypothyroid Treatments
Node Smith, ND An interesting study has recently been published that highlights patient dissatisfaction with their treatment of a very common condition, hypothyroidism.1 This may come as a concerning revelation, considering the routine comfort many practitioners have in treating this condition, which occurs in over 10 million individuals in the United States. Over 12,000 people […]