Complementary Medicine topics
Disease and complementary therapies
Find out about how some complementary therapies may be used to treat certain diseases.
Acupuncture effective in knee osteoarthritis
Acupuncture has been found effective in osteoarthritis of the knee, improving pain, stiffness and function of the knee joint.
Acupuncture promising for infertility in PCOS
Acupuncture may be useful in combating infertility among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Australian research suggests.
Acupuncture reduces hot flushes
Acupuncture may substantially reduce hot flushes in perimenopausal women without side effects, research has found.
Acupuncture reduces some morning sickness
Acupuncture reduces nausea and dry retching associated with morning sickness, but not the vomiting, according to Australian researchers.
Arthritis treatment with dietary supplements
There are benefits and risks in using complementary medicine to treat arthritis.
Arthritis: complementary therapies
Many people, including those troubled by arthritis, are turning to alternative ways of alleviating the pain associated with their condition.
Arthritis: physical therapies
Physical therapies, such as physiotherapy, low-level laser therapy and acupuncture, are offered as ways to relieve arthritis pain.
Asthma and complementary therapies
Find out the effect that complementary therapies such as herbs and acupuncture can have on your asthma.
Buteyko breathing for asthma
The Buteyko breathing method has been touted as an effective treatment for asthma: read this article and find out all you need to know.
Copper and magnetic bracelets for arthritis?
Claims that copper or magnetic bracelets ease arthritic pain are not supported by scientific evidence.
Fish oils study shows heart health benefits of omega-3s
Evidence for the health benefits of fish oils containing omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids is now comprehensive.
Glucosamine and chondroitin in arthritis treatment
Glucosamine and chondroitin have been widely promoted as dietary supplements for osteoarthritis.
Glucosamine: no evidence for arthritis of spine
Glucosamine is being promoted for treating arthritis of the spine despite little evidence for its effectiveness, an expert warns.
Homeopathy no help for asthma
Homeopathy is no better than placebo (a dummy medication) at relieving childhood asthma in patients already receiving traditional GP care, UK researchers have found.
Magnet therapy no benefit in OA, study finds
A study has found no evidence that magnets and copper bracelets are of benefit in people with osteoarthritis.
Men with cancer turn to complementary therapies
Over half of men with cancer use complementary or alternative therapies (CAM), most commonly diet supplements, prayer and herbs, a survey suggests.
Osteoarthritis not helped by glucosamine or chondroitin
Glucosamine and chondroitin supplements do not reduce joint pain in osteoarthritis, meta-analysis finds.
Osteoarthritis: over-the-counter treatments
There are a number of different analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories available as over the counter treatments for osteoarthritis.
Skin cancer salves ineffective and corrosive
Black and red salves are corrosive and there is no evidence for their use in skin cancer, the TGA says.
Soy does not prevent bone loss after menopause
Soy supplements are unlikely to prevent osteoporosis in women after the menopause, a US study concludes.
UTIs not prevented by cranberry juice
Cranberry juice not recommended to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections after evidence found to be lacking.
Acupuncture has been found effective in osteoarthritis of the knee, improving pain, stiffness and function of the knee joint.
Acupuncture promising for infertility in PCOS
Acupuncture may be useful in combating infertility among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Australian research suggests.
Acupuncture reduces hot flushes
Acupuncture may substantially reduce hot flushes in perimenopausal women without side effects, research has found.
Acupuncture reduces some morning sickness
Acupuncture reduces nausea and dry retching associated with morning sickness, but not the vomiting, according to Australian researchers.
Arthritis treatment with dietary supplements
There are benefits and risks in using complementary medicine to treat arthritis.
Arthritis: complementary therapies
Many people, including those troubled by arthritis, are turning to alternative ways of alleviating the pain associated with their condition.
Arthritis: physical therapies
Physical therapies, such as physiotherapy, low-level laser therapy and acupuncture, are offered as ways to relieve arthritis pain.
Asthma and complementary therapies
Find out the effect that complementary therapies such as herbs and acupuncture can have on your asthma.
Buteyko breathing for asthma
The Buteyko breathing method has been touted as an effective treatment for asthma: read this article and find out all you need to know.
Copper and magnetic bracelets for arthritis?
Claims that copper or magnetic bracelets ease arthritic pain are not supported by scientific evidence.
Fish oils study shows heart health benefits of omega-3s
Evidence for the health benefits of fish oils containing omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids is now comprehensive.
Glucosamine and chondroitin in arthritis treatment
Glucosamine and chondroitin have been widely promoted as dietary supplements for osteoarthritis.
Glucosamine: no evidence for arthritis of spine
Glucosamine is being promoted for treating arthritis of the spine despite little evidence for its effectiveness, an expert warns.
Homeopathy no help for asthma
Homeopathy is no better than placebo (a dummy medication) at relieving childhood asthma in patients already receiving traditional GP care, UK researchers have found.
Magnet therapy no benefit in OA, study finds
A study has found no evidence that magnets and copper bracelets are of benefit in people with osteoarthritis.
Men with cancer turn to complementary therapies
Over half of men with cancer use complementary or alternative therapies (CAM), most commonly diet supplements, prayer and herbs, a survey suggests.
Osteoarthritis not helped by glucosamine or chondroitin
Glucosamine and chondroitin supplements do not reduce joint pain in osteoarthritis, meta-analysis finds.
Osteoarthritis: over-the-counter treatments
There are a number of different analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories available as over the counter treatments for osteoarthritis.
Skin cancer salves ineffective and corrosive
Black and red salves are corrosive and there is no evidence for their use in skin cancer, the TGA says.
Soy does not prevent bone loss after menopause
Soy supplements are unlikely to prevent osteoporosis in women after the menopause, a US study concludes.
UTIs not prevented by cranberry juice
Cranberry juice not recommended to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections after evidence found to be lacking.
