Integrative Medicine Alert – June 1, 2011

June 1, 2011

• CAM for Fibromyalgia — A Summary of Evidence

  Fibromyalgia (FM) continues to present management challenges for patients and their physicians despite a number of new pharmaceuticals promoted for its treatment.

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• 'Aspirin-like' Botanicals: Are They a Clinically Adequate Substitute?

  The story behind acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), also known as aspirin, is a fascinating one, both from its botanical origins and its modern recommendations.

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• Herbal Remedy Interactions with Warfarin and Aspirin

  A popular impression that herbs are basically safe exists along with a growing realization that some herbs interact with certain medications.

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