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    May 1, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. The case against funding studies on alternative medical therapies

    As if Dr. Paul Offit hasn&rsquo;t <a href=&quot;http://www.wired.com/magazine/2009/10/ff_waronscience/all/1">made enough enemies</a>&nbsp;already by insisting (correctly) that parents put their kids&rsquo; health at risk when they refuse to get them vaccinated, now the infectious disease expert appears to be picking a fight with those who believe in alternative therapies like prayer healing and acupuncture.
    As if Dr. Paul Offit hasn’t made enough enemies already by insisting (correctly) that parents put their kids’ health at risk when they refuse to get them vaccinated, now the infectious disease expert appears to be picking a fight with those...

    Tags: Heart Failure, Arthritis, American Medical Association, Measles, Chicago Tribune

    2. Jan 2, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Hospitals are making room for alternative therapies

    As hospitals elbow one another to attract patients, increasingly they're hoping to tap into Americans' interest in &mdash; and willingness to spend money on &mdash; complementary and alternative therapies such as acupuncture and massage.
    As hospitals elbow one another to attract patients, increasingly they're hoping to tap into Americans' interest in — and willingness to spend money on — complementary and alternative therapies such as acupuncture and massage. According to a...

    Tags: Massage Therapy, Senior Health, Medical Specialization, Medical Procedures and Tests, General Practitioners

    3. Jan 30, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Letters: Many views of 'alternative' treatment

    The recent series of articles by Trine Tsouderos in the Los Angeles Times misrepresents the scientific contributions and future research agenda of the National Institutes of Health and its National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine [&quot;New Age Cures Put to the Test," Jan. 23].
    The recent series of articles by Trine Tsouderos in the Los Angeles Times misrepresents the scientific contributions and future research agenda of the National Institutes of Health and its National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine ["New...

    Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Arthritis, Health and Medical Professionals, Acupuncture, Chiropractors

    4. Oct 9, 2011 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Ryan Adams is out of the fire

    M&#233;ni&#232;re's disease is an inflammation of the inner ear. Specifically, a swelling in the tubes of the ear canal that control the body's balance. No one knows its cause, but stress, exhaustion and substance abuse are among the factors thought to contribute. Its symptoms include nausea, physical disorientation and occasionally debilitating bouts of tinnitus and the loss of hearing at certain frequencies. There is no known treatment.
    Ménière's disease is an inflammation of the inner ear. Specifically, a swelling in the tubes of the ear canal that control the body's balance. No one knows its cause, but stress, exhaustion and substance abuse are among the factors thought to contribute....

    Tags: September 11, 2001 Attacks, Symptoms, Willie Nelson, The Who (music group), Human Interest

    5. Jul 21, 2011 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Best Alternative Medicine: Body Spirit Nutrition

    Body Spirit Nutrition 581 Park Ave. Laguna Beach, 92651 (917) 334-2125 www.bodyspiritnutrition.com With more than 20 years of experience, expert practitioner Jen Hoy offers a dynamic approach to holistic health and nutrition — continually...

    Tags: Human Interest, Drugs and Medicines, Health

    6. Jun 15, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Homeopathic treatments are a hard pill for science to swallow

    A popular homeopathic flu remedy boasts that it has no side effects, causes no dangerous drug interactions and won't make you drowsy. But the product also lacks something most people expect to find in their medicine: active ingredients.
    A popular homeopathic flu remedy boasts that it has no side effects, causes no dangerous drug interactions and won't make you drowsy. But the product also lacks something most people expect to find in their medicine: active ingredients. Oscillococcinum...

    Tags: Chemicals, Education, Health and Medical Professionals, Health and Personal Care, Science and Technology

    7. Jun 20, 2011 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Gripe water is safe for babies with colic, but no studies show that it works

    Baby wrangling is a tough job in the best of circumstances. Add colic to the mix and &#8230; well, that borders on the cruel and unusual.
    Baby wrangling is a tough job in the best of circumstances. Add colic to the mix and … well, that borders on the cruel and unusual. Unfortunately, it's not unusual at all. According to the National Institutes of Health, roughly 1 out of 5 babies...

    Tags: Madison (Dane, Wisconsin), Fennel, Medical Specialization, University of Wisconsin-Madison, National Institutes of Health

    8. Sep 7, 2011 | Los Angeles Times

  8. Alternative medical services growing at U.S. hospitals

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    Responding to patient demand, growing numbers of U.S. hospitals are integrating acupuncture, massage therapy and other alternative services into their conventional medical care, according to a national survey. Forty-two percent of hospitals in the...
    9. Apr 25, 2011 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. Alleviating season allergy symptoms naturally

    It's hard to feel upbeat about spring weather if you suffer from seasonal allergies. While other people can spend all day outside without a sniffle, you can barely look at a field of grass or an oak tree without turning into a watery, miserable mess.
    It's hard to feel upbeat about spring weather if you suffer from seasonal allergies. While other people can spend all day outside without a sniffle, you can barely look at a field of grass or an oak tree without turning into a watery, miserable mess....

    Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Lungs and Airways, Symptoms, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6

    10. Aug 11, 2010 |Resource Link| Los Angeles Times

  10. Alternative Medicine

    Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Drugs and Medicines, Internists, Health

    11. Mar 23, 2011 | Los Angeles Times

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    12. Apr 25, 2011 | Los Angeles Times

  12. Tuesday's Talk Shows

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