Integrative Medicine Alert – August 1, 2009
August 1, 2009
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Progesterone Cream in Menopause
Lay books and web sites tout the benefits of progesterone cream for use in menopausal women. A Google search reveals roughly 338,000 results when the term "progesterone cream" is entered. -
Imported Fruits: Drink Their Juices?
In the popular press, there has been a recent focus on "superfoods," or foods that contain high levels of nutrients that some people feel have the best evidence for the prevention or treatment of various medical conditions. -
Systematic Reviews Reveal Benefits of Acupuncture for Prevention of Migraines and Tension-type Headaches
Two systematic reviews concluded that acupuncture is somewhat beneficial in the prophylactic treatment of both migraine and tension-type headaches.