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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

Research In Natural Remedies For Adhd

Health Encyclopedia: Natural Treatment, Remedies, Therapies For Asthma

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Various drugs are being investigated for asthma treatment. Some of these drugs have anti-inflammatory effects, which may help reduce dependence on corticosteroids. For example, etanercept (Enbrel), which blocks the inflammatory protein called tumor necrosis factor alpha, is being investigated for patients whose asthma has not responded to other drugs. The humanized monoclonal antibody daclizumab has also improved asthma control in patients with treatment-resistant asthma, as well...

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Expert & Community Posts

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The Latest on Alternative Treatments
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert

...New York Times and the Washington Post reported on alternative treatments for ADHD, partly... Read more »

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St. John's Wort and ADHD
By Dr. Ballas , Health Expert

...little evidence that St. John's Wort helps, other research shows that there may be potentially... Read more »

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Question of the Week: Do You Use Alternative Treatments?
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...proof of effectiveness.   You can find out more: Alternative Treatments for ADHD   Question of... Read more »

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How Do We End the Pain of Migraine?
By Migraine Research Foundation , Health Expert

...prominent neurologist on new advances in migraine research. Speaking to an overflow crowd, the... Read more »

Health Guide

ADHD: Traditional vs. Alternative Treatment
...plan.  In order to assess the effectiveness of an alternative treatment, you may want to do some research on your own. Some things to look for are: Does the product contain specific... Read more »
ADHD Alternative Treatments: Antimotion Sickness Medication
...state, “This theory is not consistent with what is currently known about ADHD. There is no body of research that supports a link between the inner ear system and attentional processes.... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Other Treatments
...as massage therapy, may be beneficial in reducing stress related to allergy symptoms. According to research presented at a 2004 allergy conference, acupuncture is now the most popular alternative... Read more »
Other Asthma Treatment for Children and Adolescents
...than a commonly prescribed antihistamine for treating seasonal allergies over a 2-week period. More research is needed. Even when natural remedies appear to be effective in trials, there are no... Read more »
Multiple Sclerosis: Other Treatments
...TreatmentsNontraditional TreatmentsNearly 60% of patients try some form of nontraditional remedies. Research on any benefits is slim and there may be some danger with many remedies commonly used... Read more »

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