AUTHOR: Darin Ingels, ND

Pregnant women in early labor who use ice massage at specific acupuncture points on the hand may experience less pain, according to a new study in the Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health (2003;48:317’21). This study suggests ice massage is a safe, non-invasive method of decreasing a woman’s labor pain. … Ice Massage Reduces Labor Pain »»

People with adult-onset diabetes (also called type 2 or non-insulin-dependent diabetes) and decreased kidney function who consume soy protein on a regular basis may see improvements in their kidney function and cholesterol levels, according to a preliminary study in European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2003;57:1292?4). … Soy Protein Benefits Adult-Onset Diabetics »»

A combination of weight training and aerobic exercise improves bone mineral density and might add to the beneficial effect of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) at specific sites, according to a new study published in Osteoporosis International (2003;14:637?43). … Exercise Increases Bone Density in Women Using Hormone Replacement Therapy »»

Diabetics need to be especially careful not to develop injuries on their feet. Here are 12 Foot Care Tips for Diabetics. … 12 Foot Care Tips for Diabetics »»

Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia are similar, but different. Psychiatrists often see patients with a mixture of the above symptoms, and it may be difficult to determine whether a patient has schizophrenia or bipolar disorder even after following him or her for many years. Such patients may receive a diagnostic label of schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type. … Are Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia the same thing? »»

Before 1900, very few people died of heart disease. Since then, heart disease has become the number one killer in the United States. The age of technology has made life easier and made people more prone to heart disease. … Heart disease is a modern malady »»