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Posted in Botanicals, PCOS on Mar 31st, 2011
The effect of Maitake extract was explored as to its ability to induce ovulation in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in comparison with and in combination with clomiphene citrate (CC). An open trial was conducted in 80 women with PCOS at three different clinics in Japan. Seventy two patients were randomized and 36 received […]
Posted in Black Cohosh, Botanicals, Endocrine Health, Menopause on Jan 18th, 2011
A prospective observational study was carried out in 50 breast cancer patients on tamoxifen, an anti-estrogen therapy that can also induce or worsen menopausal symptoms. All 50 women were post surgery, 87% of them were post radiation treatment and approximately half of them had received chemotherapy as well. Each patient was treated with an isopropanolic […]
Posted in General, Prevention on Dec 27th, 2010
Here is another recent study on the urinary antimicrobial effects of cranberry. This study evaluated 20 adults who did not have an active urinary tract infection, and were not taking antibiotics. In phase 1 of the study, individuals collected first morning urine prior to ingesting 3 caps that contained 275 mg of a mixture of […]
Posted in Pregnancy, Probiotics on Dec 6th, 2010
This randomized, double-blind trial of children was conducted in women who received probiotic milk or placebo from 36 weeks of pregnancy to 3 months postpartum during breastfeeding. Women were given 250 mL of probiotic low fat fermented milk or 250 mL placebo skimmed fermented milk per day. The probiotic milk contained Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG), […]
Posted in General, Vaginal Health on Oct 24th, 2010
One hundred twenty healthy Chinese women with a history or recurring bacterial vaginosis (BV) were randomly assigned to a daily vaginal probiotic capsule as prophylaxis that contained 8 billion colony forming units of Lactobacillus rhamnosus, L. acidophilus and Streptococcus thermophilus or a daily vaginal placebo capsule. Women were to insert the capsule 7 days on, […]
Posted in Botanicals, General, Osteoarthtritis on Sep 29th, 2010
One-hundred and seven patients with primary osteoarthritis of the knee were studied and included those with knee pain on a scale of at least a 5-10 in intensity, radiographic osteophytes and at least one of the following features: > age 50, morning stiffness < 30 minutes in duration and crepitus on motion. The majority of […]
Posted in General on Jun 15th, 2010
The American Herbalists Guild 21st Annual Symposium is scheduled for October 1-3 (with preconference intensives on Sept 30th) in Austin TX. More information and registration online at www.americanherbalist.com You can also register by phone (203) 272-6731
Posted in Dietary Supplements, Menstrual Cycle, Premenstrual Syndrome on Mar 31st, 2010
Cyclic breast pain, called cyclic mastalgia is one of the most common problems in menstruating women. A recent study has determined once again, the therapeutic value of vitamin E as a safe and effective treatment for cyclic mastalgia. This study was a double blind clinical trial in 150 women in Iran. Two groups of 75 […]
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