complementary medicine
Chiro treating baby

Last week, a video on Facebook surfaced showing a chiropractor performing ‘spinal manipulation’ on a newborn using a device called the ‘activator’ — or, as those with medical training sometimes call

Paul Smith25th February 2019

Jim, a previously healthy 73-year-old, presents with increasing fatigue despite sleeping well and resting regularly.

He used to cycle about one hour a day, but for the past few months his exercise

Patients regularly bamboozle me. Recently, their favourite way has been to bring in a large bag of mixed herbs and bottles from the chemist, eBay or China; and sometimes all three.

I used to smile

A chiropractor filmed performing spinal manipulation on a two-week-old baby has been banned from treating children under 12 while he is investigated by health authorities.

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There is much interest in the role of probiotics in the human-bacterial interaction, inter-bacterial interaction and how these effects could be utilised for disease management and prevention.

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Acupuncture delivered by a GP may offer relief from menopause symptoms, including hot flushes, sleep disturbances and skin and hair problems, a small study suggests.

The findings show that

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27th February 2019

Health authorities are investigating a chiropractor after a “disturbing” video emerged of him performing spinal adjustments on a two-week-old baby.

Footage uploaded to social media shows Mr Andrew

Two-thirds of patients who use complementary medicines are keeping mum about it when they seek medical help, but GPs can help boost disclosure rates by raising the topic, say Australian researchers.

Sally, a 32-year-old married woman, presents for management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

She had been experiencing a range of gastrointestinal symptoms such as loose stools, vague generalised

The leading pharmacists' body has warned pharmacists not to recommend non-evidence-based complementary medicines or dispense repeat scripts for antibiotics and benzodiazepines in new Choosing Wisely

Thousands of chiropractors will have to declare that their advertising complies with the law, in the latest move to crack down on false, misleading or deceptive claims.

This year, Hance Limboro was