Herbal and Dietary Supplements for Treatment of Anxiety Disorders - American Family ...
Aug 15, 2007 - Use of complementary and alternative medicine has increased over the past decade. A variety of studies have suggested that this use is greater in persons with symptoms or diagnoses of anxiety and depression. Data support the effectiveness of some popular herbal remedies and dietary ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0815/p549.html
Ginger: An Overview - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2007 - Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one of the more commonly used herbal supplements. Although often consumed for culinary purposes, it is taken by many patients to treat a variety of conditions. Ginger has been shown to be effective for pregnancy-induced and postoperative nausea and ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0601/p1689.html
Peppermint Oil - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2007 - Peppermint leaf and peppermint oil have a long history of use for digestive disorders. Recent evidence suggests that enteric-coated peppermint oil may be effective in relieving some of the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. A combination product including peppermint oil and caraway ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0401/p1027.html
Identifying Effective Alternative Therapies for Common Conditions - Editorials - ...
Feb 1, 2006 - Advertisement << Previous article Next article >> Feb 1, 2006 Issue Editorials Identifying Effective Alternative Therapies for Common Conditions JANE L. MURRAY, M.D. Sastun Center of Integrative Health Care, Mission, Kansas Am Fam Physician. 2006 Feb 1;73(3):396-398. Related Article...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0201/p396.html
St. John's Wort - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2005 - St. John's wort has been used to treat a variety of conditions. Several brands are standardized for content of hypericin and hyperforin, which are among the most researched active components of St. John's wort. St. John's wort has been found to be superior to placebo and equivalent to ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/1201/p2249.html
Milk Thistle - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2005 - Milk thistle has been used as a cytoprotectant for the treatment of liver disease, for the treatment and prevention of cancer, and as a supportive treatment of Amanita phalloides poisoning. Clinical studies are largely heterogeneous and contradictory. Aside from mild gastrointestinal ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/1001/p1285.html
Coenzyme Q10 - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2005 - Coenzyme Q10 is a vitamin-like substance used in the treatment of a variety of disorders primarily related to suboptimal cellular energy metabolism and oxidative injury. Studies supporting the efficacy of coenzyme Q10 appear most promising for neurodegenerative disorders such as ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0915/p1065.html
Chasteberry - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2005 - For centuries, chasteberry has been used to treat many hormone-related gynecologic conditions. The current literature supports the use of chasteberry for cyclical breast discomfort and premenstrual syndrome; data on its use for menstrual irregularities and fertility disorders are weak. ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0901/p821.html
Health Effects of Garlic - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2005 - Garlic has long been used medicinally, most recently for its cardiovascular, antineoplastic, and antimicrobial properties. Sulfur compounds, including allicin, appear to be the active components in the root bulb of the garlic plant. Studies show significant but modest lipid-lowering ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0701/p103.html
St. John's Wort for Depression - FPIN's Clinical Inquiries - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2005 - St. John’s wort is safe and effective for short-term (six to eight weeks) relief of mild to moderate depression in adults.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0401/p1375.html
Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Low Back Pain - Cochrane for Clinicians - American ...
Feb 1, 2005 - In the short term, manipulative therapy is as effective for acute or chronic low back pain as other treatments such as analgesics, physical therapy, exercises, back school, and routine care from a primary care physician. Radiation of pain, type of manipulation, and use of multiple ...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0201/p464.html
Panax ginseng - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2003 - The herbal remedies referred to as ginseng are derived from the roots of several plants. One of the most commonly used and researched of the ginsengs is Panax ginseng, also called Asian or Korean ginseng. The main active components of Panax ginseng are ginsenosides, which have been ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/1015/p1539.html
Gingko Biloba - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2003 - Ginkgo biloba is commonly used in the treatment of early-stage Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, peripheral claudication, and tinnitus of vascular origin. Multiple trials investigating the efficacy of ginkgo for treating cerebrovascular disease and dementia have been performed, ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0901/p923.html
Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Jul 1, 2003 - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2003 - The herb black cohosh, or Actaea racemosa (formerly named Cimicifuga racemosa), is native to North America. The roots and rhizomes of this herb are widely used in the treatment of menopausal symptoms and menstrual dysfunction. Studies have demonstrated that this botanic medicine, when ...
American Family Physician : Complementary and Alternative Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0701/p114.html
Valerian - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2003 - Valerian is a traditional herbal sleep remedy that has been studied with a variety of methodologic designs using multiple dosages and preparations. Research has focused on subjective evaluations of sleep patterns, particularly sleep latency, and study populations have primarily ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0415/p1755.html
Saw Palmetto for Prostate Disorders - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2003 - Saw palmetto is an herbal product used in the treatment of symptoms related to benign prostatic hyperplasia. The active component is found in the fruit of the American dwarf palm tree. Studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of saw palmetto in reducing symptoms associated with ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0315/p1281.html
Echinacea - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2003 - Echinacea is the name of a genus of native North American plants, commonly known as the purple coneflower. The most widely used herbal product in the United States is a liquid extract made from the root of Echinacea purpurea. Because the active component of the plant has not been ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0101/p77.html
Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Examining the Evidence - Editorials - American ...
Jan 1, 2003 - Advertisement << Previous article Next article >> Jan 1, 2003 Issue Editorials Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Examining the Evidence SUMI M. SEXTON, M.D. Georgetown University Medical Center Washington, D.C. Am Fam Physician. 2003 Jan 1;67(1):36-38. Related Article The...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0101/p36.html
Alternative Therapies for Traditional Disease States: Menopause - American Family ...
Jul 1, 2002 - With growing concern about the use of hormone replacement therapy, some women are looking for alternative treatments for menopausal symptoms and preventing postmenopausal cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. In observational trials, exercise has been associated with decreased ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/0701/p129.html
Alternative Therapies: Part II. Congestive Heart Failure and Hypercholesterolemia - ...
Sep 15, 2000 - Natural supplements are widely used by the American public but, while claims of their therapeutic effects abound, medical research does not always support their effectiveness. Clinical trials using Q10 for the management of congestive heart failure have had conflicting results; hawthorn...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0915/p1325.html
Alternative Therapies: Part 1. Depresssion, Diabetes, Obesity - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2000 - Natural supplements are widely used in the United States and, while claims of their therapeutic effects abound, medical research does not always support their effectiveness. St. John's wort acts as a weak selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor with fewer side effects. ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0901/p1051.html
Herbal Remedies: Adverse Effects and Drug Interactions - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 1999 - A growing number of Americans are using herbal products for preventive and therapeutic purposes. The manufacturers of these products are not required to submit proof of safety and efficacy to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration before marketing. For this reason, the adverse effects ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/0301/p1239.html
Herbal 'Health' Products: What Family Physicians Need to Know - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 1998 - Patients who self-medicate with herbs for preventive and therapeutic purposes may assume that these products are safe because they are
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/1001/p1133.html
Herbal Medicines and the Family Physician - Editorials - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 1998 - Advertisement << Previous article Next article >> Oct 1, 1998 Issue Editorials Herbal Medicines and the Family Physician BENJAMIN KLIGLER, M.D., M.P.H., Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, New York Am Fam Physician. 1998 Oct 1;58(5):1064-1066. Related Article Why should we as...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/1001/p1064.html
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