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Homeopathy for Depression, Music for Postoperative Recovery, Red Yeast Rice for High Cholesterol, Acupuncture for Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, Ginger for Osteoarthritis
Publication date: Available online 20 April 2016 Source:EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing Author(s): Richard Glickman-Simon, Craig Schneider
Source: EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing - April 20, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Homeopathy for Depression, Music for Postoperative Recovery, Red Yeast Rice for High Cholesterol, Acupuncture for Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, and Ginger for Osteoarthritis
Level 2 (mid-level) evidence
Source: Explore - April 19, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Richard Glickman-Simon, Craig Schneider Tags: Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine Updates Source Type: research

Management of allergic rhinitis.
Authors: Solelhac G, Charpin D Abstract In this paper, we review the current management of allergic rhinitis and new directions for future treatment. Currently, management includes pharmacotherapy, allergen avoidance and possibly immunotherapy. The simple washing of nasal cavities using isotonic saline provides a significant improvement and is useful, particularly in children. The most effective medication in persistent rhinitis used singly is topical corticosteroid, which decreases all symptoms, including ocular ones. Antihistamines reduce nasal itch, sneeze and rhinorrhea and can be used orally or topically. When...
Source: F1000 Medicine Reports - December 1, 2014 Category: Biomedical Science Tags: F1000Prime Rep Source Type: research

Complementary and Alternative Therapy (CAM) in the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
Abstract CAM is any therapeutic intervention that exists outside traditional allopathic medicine. The utilization in the US population is increasing up to 4 out of 10 patients in some surveys [1]. Given this increasing prevalence, it is essential that clinicians have the resources to advise their patients in the utilizations, benefits, and potential harms of these alternative therapies. Recent literature was reviewed in regard to traditional Chinese medicine [TCM], acupuncture, homeopathy, and herbal therapy in the treatment of allergic rhinitis limited to randomized controlled trials. Several complementary treat...
Source: Current Allergy and Asthma Reports - September 30, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research