Effect of expert-lead qigong and home qigong on blood pressure: A pilot study
Publication date: Available online 12 November 2019Source: Integrative Medicine ResearchAuthor(s): Ji-Eun Park, Chang-Sop Yang, So-Young Jung, Ae-Ran Kim, Minhee Lee, Sun-Mi Choi (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - November 14, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Minimisation of variations in locating an acupuncture point using a laser-device
ConclusionsOur findings suggest that direct measurement of the acupoint location using a laser device can reduce variations in locating points. Laser-assisted tools will help practitioners locate the acupoints more accurately and should be considered as standard practice, especially in acupuncture research and education. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - November 14, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Recovery from Hepatitis A after Korean medicine-based treatment : A case report
Publication date: Available online 7 November 2019Source: Integrative Medicine ResearchAuthor(s): Chan-Ran Park, Gayoung Lee, Chang-Gue Son, Jung-Hyo Cho, Nam-Hun LeeAbstractBackgroundMany studies reported that Korean medicine (KM) is effective for treating liver disease, including hepatitis A. However, KM, specifically with herbal medicine (Chungganplus, CGP) has not been reported yet. We aimed to report a patient with hepatitis A who was treated with KM including CGP, acupuncture, and moxibustion for 12 days.MethodsA 39-year-old man with hepatitis A who was hospitalized for 12 days after being admitted to our hospital wi...
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - November 7, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Buddhist meditation for vascular function: A narrative review
ConclusionThis paper presents brief overview of clinical outcomes of complementary therapeutic approach of Buddhist meditation in vascular function. In future, well-structured systematic reviews are essential to report specificity of Buddhist mindfulness-based approach on vascular function, blood pressure and other cardiovascular risk factors. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - November 5, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Research-related attitudes among Chinese medicine students at a Canadian college: A mixed-methods study
ConclusionResearch-related curricular interventions in the Chinese medicine field should directly address model validity, as it is of significant interest to a majority of students. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - October 19, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Complementary and alternative medicine for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A narrative review
ConclusionThis review shows that CAM may be useful for ALS treatment, but more evidence regarding the efficacy and molecular mechanisms is required to establish CAM as a good therapy for the treatment of ALS patients. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - October 19, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Effects of a Gochi (chattering teeth training) device for working memory improvement in healthy volunteers: a cross-over randomized trial
DiscussionThis protocol proposes the rationale and method for the use of an intraoral device for working memory improvement. If the No-Sick Exerciser® demonstrates better feasibility for working memory improvement compared with chewing gum, a large scale study will be needed to investigate the effectiveness of the device on populations who require memory improvement. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - October 15, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
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Publication date: September 2019Source: Integrative Medicine Research, Volume 8, Issue 3Author(s): (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - September 26, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
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Publication date: September 2019Source: Integrative Medicine Research, Volume 8, Issue 3Author(s): (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - September 26, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Ethnomedicine of Tetun ethnic people in West Timor Indonesia: philosophy and practice in the treatment of malaria
ConclusionEthnomedicine practice of Tetun people on malaria is proven to contain scientific truth, although it is built on the basis of concepts that are different or even contrary to the true etiology of malaria. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - September 26, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Herbal formula (Danggui Beimu Kushen Wan) for prostate disorders: A systematic review of classical literature
ConclusionIncluded classic literature has provided fundamental evidence for the management of difficult urination in female and male. Further studies should investigate its mechanisms of actions for difficult urination related conditions, such as prostate disorders. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - September 2, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Perceptions of using herbal medicines for managing menopausal symptoms: A web-based survey of Korean medicine doctors
Conclusion: The results of this survey may provide information about doctor’s perceptions on using herbal medicines to manage patient’s menopausal symptoms. Future studies should be done with a larger sample size to overcome the limitation of this study and to examine how KM is used for treating menopausal symptoms in clinical practice. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - August 30, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Complementary and alternative medicine for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis : a narrative review
Publication date: Available online 29 August 2019Source: Integrative Medicine ResearchAuthor(s): Mudan Cai, Eun Jin YangAbstractAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rare neurodegenerative disease that is characterized by selective motor neuron cell death in the motor cortex, brainstem, and spinal cord. Two drugs for ALS, riluzole and edaravone, have been approved by FDA for the treatment of ALS patients. However, they have many side effects, and riluzole extends the patient’s life by only 2–3 months. Therefore, ALS patients seek an effective therapy for treating the symptoms or delaying the progression of ALS. Base...
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - August 30, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Clinical Application of Single Acupoint (HT7)
Publication date: Available online 30 August 2019Source: Integrative Medicine ResearchAuthor(s): Chang-Gue Son (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - August 30, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic potential of Tamarindus indica Linn. (Fabaceae): a narrative review
Publication date: September 2019Source: Integrative Medicine Research, Volume 8, Issue 3Author(s): Richard Komakech, Yong-goo Kim, Gilbert Motlalepula Matsabisa, Youngmin KangAbstractChronic inflammation is one of the causes of a number of non-infectious diseases in the world. Over the years, Tamarindus indica has played fundamental roles in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic drug. It is a commercialized biocompatible medicinal plant species with a wide range of therapeutic window and with suggested LD50 greater than 5000 mg kg−1 body weight when administered to the Wistar rats. This rev...
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - August 15, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
