Tiger balm: not free of adverse effects and not supported by …
Dec 2, 2019 · Tiger Balm (TB) ointments are Chinese topical remedies, often used for pain relief available as over-the-counter medications. TB is clearly popular, but does it work? The aim of this systematic review was to find out by assessing the efficacy, safety and tolerability of TB ointments. A total of 12 studies were included (five on TB ointments.
How to differentiate good from bad research - Edzard Ernst
Jan 31, 2017 · Blinding of investigators, including clinicians administering the treatments. Clear definition of a primary outcome measure. Sufficiently large sample size demonstrated with a power calculation. Adequate statistical analyses. Clear presentation of the data such that an independent assessor can check them.
Effect of acupuncture on house dust mite specific IgE, substance P, and symptoms in persistent allergic rhinitis John Leslie McDonald, PhD*; Peter K. Smith, PhD*; Caroline A. Smith, PhDy; Charlie Changli Xue, PhDz; Brenda Golianu, MDx; Allan W. Cripps, PhD*; the Mucosal Immunology Research Group *School of Medicine, Menzies Health Institute, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
BARBARA O’NEILL – an update - Edzard Ernst
Jul 10, 2023 · Guest post by Ken McLeod Readers will have no trouble recalling that crank ‘naturopath’ Barbara O’Neill has graced these pages several times. She is subject to a Permanent Prohibition Order by the New South Wales Health Care Complaints Commission. It goes like this: “The Commission is satisfied that Mrs O’Neill poses a risk to the
Phrenic nerve injury: a rare but serious complication of chiropractic ...
Feb 20, 2015 · Adverse effects of neck manipulations range from mild symptoms, such as local neck tenderness or stiffness, to more severe injuries involving the spinal cord, peripheral nerve roots, and arteries within the neck. A recent paper reminds us that another serious complication has to be added to this already long list: phrenic nerve injury.
And this is why we might as well forget about Chinese …
May 21, 2014 · In this systematic review, all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture published in Chinese journals were identified by a team of Chinese scientists. A total of 840 RCTs were found, including 727 RCTs comparing acupuncture with conventional treatment, 51 RCTs with no treatment controls, and 62 RCTs with sham-acupuncture controls.
Homoeopathy And New German Medicine: Two German Siblings
Jul 20, 2020 · German New Medicine (GNM) is the creation of Ryke Geerd Hamer (1935-2017), a German doctor. The name is reminiscent of the ‘Neue Deutsche Heilkunde’ created by the Nazis during the Third Reich. Hamer received his medical licence in 1963 but was later struck off because of malpractice. He then continued his practice as a ‘Heilpraktiker’.
Alexander technique: some evidence and plenty of wishful thinking
Nov 11, 2014 · The Alexander Technique is a method aimed at re-educating people to do everyday tasks with less muscular and mental tension. According to the 'Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique', this method can help you if: You suffer from repetitive strain injury or carpal tunnel syndrome. You have a backache or stiff neck …
My Interview in the ‘Frankfurter Allgemeine’ - Edzard Ernst
Published Monday 15 January 2024. I had the rare pleasure to give an interview for the ‘Frankfurter Allgemeine’. As it was, of course, in German, I took the liberty to translate it for my non-German speaking readers: You have researched so-called alternative medicine over several decades, including homeopathy.
Qi technology: “scientifically proven to provide EMF Protection”
Nov 25, 2020 · The Qi-Home provides the relief of being protected from harmful and damaging EMFs while at home, with an EMF protection field of 7.5m radius (15m diameter). It is priced at £2750 (£2,420 during Black Friday) it is available in Swiss pine, oak and beech. The Qi-Max Cell is the largest and most powerful EMF protection device, creating an EMF ...