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What Is the Impact of Online Training in Mind-Body Skills?
Conclusions. Online elective training offers a feasible strategy to improve mindfulness, stress, and confidence in providing calm, compassionate care. Additional studies are needed to determine the impact of required versus elective courses, the optimal dosage and content of training, and the costs and benefits of online versus in-person training. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review)
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - August 27, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Kemper, K. J., Lynn, J., Mahan, J. D. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Immunomodulatory Properties of Taranjebin (Camel's Thorn) Manna and Its Isolated Carbohydrate Macromolecules
This study evaluated immunomodulatory properties of Taranjebin and its macromolecules. Taranjebin solution was prepared as described in traditional literature. After dialysis and precipitation, the macromolecules were isolated on DEAE Sephadex A-25. The cytotoxic/proliferative properties of Taranjebin and its isolated macromolecules on human Jurkat E6.1 cells were investigated (15.62-1000 μg/mL) using WST-1 reagent. Three of 4 isolated acidic polysaccharides inhibited the proliferation of Jurkat cells in a dose-dependent manner at concentrations higher than 31.25 μg/mL (IC50 range of 44.81-147.97 μg/mL). The crude...
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - August 27, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hamedi, A., Farjadian, S., Karami, M. R. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Antiproliferative and Apoptotic Effects of Shemamruthaa, a Herbal Preparation, in 7,12-Dimethylbenz(a)Anthracene-Induced Breast Cancer Rats
A herbal preparation, Shemamruthaa (SM), was formulated to investigate the molecular mechanism by which it exhibits anticancer effects in mammary carcinoma bearing rats. Female Sprague-Dawley rats were used for the study, and mammary carcinoma was induced by administration of 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene, intragastrically. After 3 months of induction period, the rats were treated with SM (400 mg/kg body weight) for 14 days. Our study shows that SM-treated mammary carcinoma rats showed regression in tumor volume with concomitant increase in p53, Bax, caspase-3, and caspase-9 mRNA and protein levels compared with mammary c...
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - August 27, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Purushothaman, A., Nandhakumar, E., Shanthi, P., Sachidanandam, T. P. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

A Randomized Double Blind Clinical Trial on a Sabgh Formulation for Patients With Vitiligo
Conclusion. Traditional Iranian Pharmacy formulation is effective in increasing the quality of life in vitiligo patients. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review)
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - August 27, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hosseinkhani, A., Montaseri, H., Sodaifi, M., Mohagheghzadeh, A., Seradj, H., Afshari-Jouybari, H. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Acute Effects of Online Mind-Body Skills Training on Resilience, Mindfulness, and Empathy
Conclusion. Online mind–body skills training reaches diverse, stressed health professionals and is associated with acute improvements in stress, mindfulness, empathy, and resilience. Additional research is warranted to compare the long-term cost-effectiveness of different doses of online and in-person mind–body skills training for health professionals. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review)
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - August 27, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Kemper, K. J., Khirallah, M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

A Review on Promising Natural Agents Effective on Hyperlipidemia
Hyperlipidemia is a prevalent disease and a major component of the metabolic syndrome resulting from various factors. This disease increases morbidity and mortality when combined with other prevalent diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases. The side effects of the current lipid-lowering drugs have increased the tendency to move toward traditional and alternative treatments. Epidemiological observations indicate that using alternative treatments, consumption of medicinal plants, diet, and consumption of fruits have had satisfactory results on the effects of hyperlipidemia in many societ...
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - June 1, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Bahmani, M., Mirhoseini, M., Shirzad, H., Sedighi, M., Shahinfard, N., Rafieian-Kopaei, M. Tags: Topical Review Articles Source Type: research

Physiopathology of Dementia From the Perspective of Traditional Persian Medicine
The most common cognitive disorder that is disabling is dementia. During the medieval period, traditional Persian medicine was an outstanding source of medicine that was used as standard references in medical schools of in the West and Middle East. In ancient manuscripts of traditional Persian medicine, a condition has been introduced similar to dementi (raoonat and homgh). In this article, by collecting materials of traditional medicine texts on dementia, we aim to provide theories for further studies on this topics, as there is an obvious difference between traditional Persian medicine and modern medicine with regard to ...
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - June 1, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Seifaddini, R., Tajadini, H., Choopani, R. Tags: Topical Review Articles Source Type: research

A Review of the Benefits of Satureja Species on Metabolic Syndrome and Their Possible Mechanisms of Action
Metabolic syndrome, also known as insulin resistance disorder, is the simultaneous manifestation of multiple metabolic disorders in an individual. The present-day complementary and alternative therapies suggest several medicinal herbs that may have the potential to improve one or multiple complications of metabolic syndrome. All of them have their own limitations in efficacy and unwanted effects. Therefore, we reviewed species of Satureja as widespread medicinal herbs and potentially good remedies for metabolic syndrome. We reviewed literature found in PubMed and the ISI Web of Knowledge with the key word Satureja in the t...
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - June 1, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Babajafari, S., Nikaein, F., Mazloomi, S. M., Zibaeenejad, M. J., Zargaran, A. Tags: Topical Review Articles Source Type: research

Effect of Trigonella foenum graecum L on the Activities of Antioxidant Enzyme and Their Expression in Tissues of Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats
This study was undertaken to evaluate the antihyperglycemic and antioxidative potential of seed powder of Trigonella foenum-graecum L in alloxan (55 mg/kg) induced diabetic rats. The results obtained showed that extensive oxidative stress is generated in tissues of diabetic rats as evidenced by increased production of hydrogen peroxide, increased accumulation of malondialdehyde (MDA) and 4-hydroxynonanal (4HNE) and decreased activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and catalase (CAT) in tissues of diabetic rats. It was observed that the transcription of genes of SOD, GPx, and CAT was also sig...
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - June 1, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sharma, S., Mishra, V., Jayant, S. K., Srivastava, N. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

The Frequency of Using Herbal Medicines Among Patients With Hypertension in Kerman, Iran, 2012-2013
Discussion. According to the results indicating the relatively high prevalence of medicinal plants usage and their arbitrary use by hypertensive patients without consulting a specialist, it seems necessary to plan for more effective and secure public education and train people to provide herbal drug services for various diseases with hypertension being the most common one. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review)
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - June 1, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Tajadini, H., Divsalar, K., Mehrabani, M., Haghdoost, A. A., Esmaili, Z., Shadkam, M., Moradi, M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

What Factors Promote Resilience and Protect Against Burnout in First-Year Pediatric and Medicine-Pediatric Residents?
This study tested a conceptual model of factors that might promote resilience and protect against burnout, and which could serve as targets for addressing burnout in pediatric residents. Questionnaires were administered in a cross-sectional survey of (n = 45) first-year pediatric and medicine-pediatric residents. A minority (40%) of residents met one or more criteria for burnout. Physician empathy and emotional intelligence were not significantly correlated with burnout or resilience. Self-compassion and mindfulness were positively associated with resilience and inversely associated with burnout. Thus many residents in thi...
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - June 1, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Olson, K., Kemper, K. J., Mahan, J. D. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Feasibility Study Evaluating Individualized Homeopathy in Managing Pain of Knee Osteoarthritis
Few homeopathic complexes seemed to produce significant effects in osteoarthritis; still, individualized homeopathy remained untested. We evaluated the feasibility of conducting an efficacy trial of individualized homeopathy in osteoarthritis. A prospective, parallel-arm, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study was conducted from January to October 2014 involving 60 patients (homeopathy, n = 30; placebo, n = 30) who were suffering from acute painful episodes of knee osteoarthritis and visiting the outpatient clinic of Mahesh Bhattacharyya Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal, India. Statis...
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - June 1, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Koley, M., Saha, S., Ghosh, S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Documentation of Prescriptions and Clinical Outcomes in a Homeopathic Hospital Setting in West Bengal, India
Documentation of prescriptions and clinical outcomes in routine homeopathic practice is a prerequisite for conducting targeted research in homeopathy. Six homeopathic physicians participated in methodical data collection over a 3-month period in 6 outpatient departments of Mahesh Bhattacharyya Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal, India. A specifically designed Microsoft Excel spreadsheet enabled recording of consecutive appointments—date, patient identity, medical condition/complaint, whether chronic/acute, new/follow-up case, patient-assessed outcome (7-point Likert-type scale: –3 to +3), pre...
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - June 1, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Saha, S., Koley, M., Ghosh, S., Giri, M., Das, A., Goenka, R. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Identifying Effective Medicinal Plants for Cold in Lorestan Province, West of Iran
This study aimed to identify effective medicinal plants for cold in Lorestan province. Traditional medical information of this work was obtained from information from indigenous people in 8 cities of Lorestan province. A previously prepared questionnaire was given to trained health liaisons to record the people’s beliefs about the plants. The results showed that 23 medicinal plants were used in Lorestan province for treating cold and its symptoms (cough, sore throat, sneezing, runny nose, etc). Plants studied in this article contained bioactive substances that are recommended as the most popular traditional treatment...
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - June 1, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Delfan, B., Kazemeini, H., Bahmani, M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Immunomodulatory Effects of Ethanolic Extract of Thyphonium flagelliforme (Lodd) Blume in Rats Induced by Cyclophosphamide
In conclusion, the ethanolic extract of T flagelliforme has immunomodulatory properties in cyclophosphamide-treated rats. The results suggest that T flagelliforme can reduce immunosuppresive effect caused by a chemotherapeutic agent. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review)
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - June 1, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Nurrochmad, A., Ikawati, M., Sari, I. P., Murwanti, R., Nugroho, A. E. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research