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Lingzhi body, not just spores, also ups immunity
CM NEWS - Numerous lingzhi »">lingzhi (靈芝, Ganoderma lucidum) products on the market advertise their immunostimulatory efficacy by how “cracked” the lingzhi spores are. But are cracked spores really that superior over the rest of the mushroom? Read more »
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Acupuncture safe for kids: review
acupuncture" width="270" align="left" />CM NEWS - Acupuncture seems to be safe for children, although its efficacy on some conditions remain uncertain, according to a mega review of 62 studies and meta-analyzes. The risk for adverse events of acupuncture on children is estimated to be 1.55 per 100 cases, leading experts to consider the treatment as “low risk”. Read more »
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Acupuncture reduces pain in head and neck cancer patients
CM NEWS - Acupuncture has been found to significantly reduce pain dysfunction, and dry mouth in head and neck cancer patients after neck dissection. Read more »
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Lingzhi body, not just spores, also ups immunity
CM NEWS - Numerous lingzhi »">lingzhi (靈芝, Ganoderma lucidum) products on the market advertise their immunostimulatory efficacy by how “cracked” the lingzhi spores are. But are cracked spores really that superior over the rest of the mushroom? Read more »
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■ hypertension
Fat-free milk may help ease hypertension
CM NEWS - Women who drank more fat free milk and had higher intakes of calcium and vitamin D from foods, and not supplements, tended to have a lower risk for developing hypertension or high blood pressure, according to a new study published in the American Heart Association journal, Hypertension. Read more »
■ gynecology
Vaginal dryness? Try this Thai plant
CM NEWS - A special herb which contains much higher plant-based female sex hormone than soy does shows positive results in alleviating vaginal dryness in postmenopausal women, a new study finds. Read more »
■ kidney
Herb stops cyst formation in kidney
CM NEWS - Substance triptolide derived from Chinese medicinal herb lei gong teng (雷公藤, Tripterygium wilfordii Hook. f., Radix Tripterygium wilfordii, three-wing-nut) has the potential to stop cyst formation in polycystic kidney disease, as reported by the Daily India. This could mean a hope for the first treatment for the disease other than kidney transplant or frequent dialysis. Read more »
■ Heart
Omega-3 heart benefits confirmed; 500mg/day recommended
CM NEWS - Omega-3 fatty acids from oily fishes or capsules can reduce cardiovascular risk by up to 45%, according to a review of major scientific data. Experts recommend dosage of 500mg a day for healthy persons and 1 g for patients with coronary artery diseases. Read more »
■ Diabetes
Curry offers hope to fight obesity, diabetes
CM NEWS - Turmeric, an Asian spice found in many curries, has a long history of use in reducing inflammation, healing wounds and relieving pain. And now, it might be able to prevent diabetes, or even obesity. Read more »
■ osteoporosis
Red yeast rice promotes bone formation
CM NEWS - Red yeast rice, rice fermented with a special purple-red mold, has been known for its abilities to lower cholesterol and blood lipid levels. A recent study opens up the possible use of red yeast rice to stimulate bone formation, which might be good news for patients with osteoporosis. Read more »
■ Psychology
Serotonin may affect our sense of fairness
UCLA release - The neurotransmitter serotonin, which acts as a chemical messenger between nerve cells, plays a critical role in regulating emotions such as aggression during social decision-making, new research by scientists at England’s University of Cambridge and UCLA suggests. Their findings appear June 6 in the peer-reviewed journal Science. Read more »
■ Cancer
Lingzhi body, not just spores, also ups immunity
CM NEWS - Numerous lingzhi »">lingzhi (靈芝, Ganoderma lucidum) products on the market advertise their immunostimulatory efficacy by how “cracked” the lingzhi spores are. But are cracked spores really that superior over the rest of the mushroom? Read more »
■ Catepillar fungus
‘Gold-plated’ catepillar fungus boosts immunity, lowers blood sugar
CM NEWS - Cordyceps sinensis, or commonly known as catepillar fungus and dong chong xia cao (冬蟲夏草) in Chinese, is an expensive traditional Chinese medicine well-known for its anti-tumour, immunostimulant and antioxidant functions. The catepillar fungus has also been proven to be anti-diabetic. Read more »
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- Lingzhi body, not just spores, also ups immunity
- Curry offers hope to fight obesity, diabetes
- Cancer-kiling viruses offers new hope
- Acupuncture safe for kids: review
- Red yeast rice promotes bone formation
- Serotonin may affect our sense of fairness
- Acupuncture reduces pain in head and neck cancer patients
- Omega-3 heart benefits confirmed; 500mg/day recommended
- Typical North American diet is deficient in omega-3 fatty acids
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