Qigong, a traditional Chinese mind–body exercise, is believed to promote physical and mental well-being during pregnancy. This multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial aimed to investigate the ...

Much of my blog is dedicated to poor research of so-called alternative medicine (SCAM) conducted by biased researchers, published in lousy journals, edited by careless editors and reviewed by ...

As I am not an avid reader of the UK honours lists, I totally missed the fact that Robin Daly has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2025 New Year Honours list. The ...

The 'Bull World Health Organ' has just published a theme issue on 'Traditional Medicine'. Here are some extracts from the accompanying editorial that I thought were remarkable: The World Health ...

I asked AI about my position on alternative and complementary medicine (CAM). Not that I don't know it, but I was interested in the public perception of it. I used the term CAM because it is better ...

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of Reiki applied to women in the postmenopausal period on menopausal symptoms and depression levels. This randomized trial was conducted with ...

Anti-nutrients' (ANs) are compounds found primarily in plant-based foods that interfere with the absorption and utilization of certain nutrients. Essentially, thet consitute a plant's defense ...

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Migraine affects more than 3 billion people worldwide, impacting mental, social, and economic well-being. Despite a wide range of pharmacological treatments, many patients experience limited relief or ...