Editorial Board
Publication date: September 2018Source: Integrative Medicine Research, Volume 7, Issue 3Author(s): (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - October 4, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
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Publication date: September 2018Source: Integrative Medicine Research, Volume 7, Issue 3Author(s): (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - October 4, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Cupping therapy in Saudi Arabia: from control to integration
Publication date: September 2018Source: Integrative Medicine Research, Volume 7, Issue 3Author(s): Mohamed K.M. Khalil, Sulaiman Al-Eidi, Meshary Al-Qaed, Saud AlSanadAbstractCupping therapy or Hijamah is a leading traditional practice after spiritual healings and herbal medicine in Saudi Arabia. Wet cupping is by far the most common type of cupping therapy. Hijamah in Saudi Arabia and other Muslim countries is a model of religious influences, interconnectivity, and cross-cultural influences between different civilizations. Accordingly, differentiating the cupping practiced in Saudi Arabia, and other Muslims societies from...
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - October 4, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Clinical effects of acupressure on neck pain syndrome (nakchim): a systematic review
ConclusionThis review suggests that acupressure may be effective on nakchim. However, it is not conclusive due to low methodological quality and low evidence level of included studies. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - October 4, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Usability of the evidence-based Japanese integrative medicine (eJIM) information site: analysis with focus group discussion and internet survey on the general population
ConclusionThe usability of eJIM website was low, because the currently available information did not meet the needs of the general population. Moreover, simpler expressions and visual tools would help the general population to understand the website contents more easily. A further survey that considers cultural and quantitative perspectives is warranted. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - October 4, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Aster koraiensis extract improves impaired skin wound healing during hyperglycemia
ConclusionsIn conclusion, AKE may promote wound healing by re-epithelization via promotion of keratinocyte migration and by attenuating the disruption of the skin tissue layer via MMP-2/9 inhibition during hyperglycemia. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - October 4, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Tualang honey adjunct with anastrozole improve parenchyma enhancement of breast tissue in breast cancer patients: A randomized controlled trial
ConclusionsThe combination of T honey and anastrozole maybe more efficacious than anastrozole alone in decreasing breast BPE in breast cancer patients. These findings support the medicinal value of T honey as an adjuvant treatment to anastrozole. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - August 31, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
The confirmation of treatment effects in Japanese acupuncture
ConclusionThis effect confirmation practice model promotes a system of constant feedback gained by repeated intervention and confirmation. This may be a unique feature of Japanese acupuncture. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - August 26, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Effects of Herbal combination (Melissa officinalis L. and Nepeta menthoides Boiss. & Buhse) on insomnia severity, anxiety and depression in insomniacs: randomized placebo controlled trial
ConclusionA combination of Melissa officinalis L. and Nepeta menthoides Boiss. & Buhse may improve insomnia and its comorbid depression and anxiety. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - August 11, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Evaluation of the anti-arthritic activity of Cinnamomum cassia bark extract in experimental models
ConclusionBased on these findings, it can be concluded thatC. cassia possesses anti-arthritic properties. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - August 11, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Treating the patient not the symptoms: Acupuncture to improve overall health – evidence, acceptance and strategies
Publication date: Available online 31 July 2018Source: Integrative Medicine ResearchAuthor(s): Stephen BirchAbstractDocumented mechanisms of acupuncture suggest the possibility of whole body effects in addition to local and regional effects. Traditional theories of acupuncture predict whole body effects. Does this permit the possibility of applying treatment to target overall health improvement of the patient rather than the symptom? After introducing the term ‘health improvement’ this paper explores situations where it might be advantageous to do this, giving examples of how health authorities in some countries have p...
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - August 1, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Association between Sasang constitutional types with obesity factors and sleep quality
ConclusionThis study characterized the reduction effect of improvement in quality of sleep on the fat mass of So-Yang type individuals and obesity factors in Tae-Eum type individuals. The results of this study will be used in improving sleep quality according to the Sasang types. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - July 31, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Efficacy of curcumin/turmeric on liver enzymes in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
ConclusionThis review suggests that curcumin/turmeric might have a favorable effect on NAFLD in higher dosage. Further high-quality studies with large-scale and higher dosage are warranted. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - July 28, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Inhibitory effect of Traditional Korean Medicine on the recurrent endometriosis after laparoscopic excision: a case report
This report presents a case of a patient who has repetitive recurrence of endometriosis after laparoscopic excision and hormone therapy. A 32-years-old female patient first had laparoscopic surgery to remove endometriosis in 2011. The disease recurred two more times after the first excision. Hormone therapy by dienogest and two more laparoscopic surgeries were done in 2012 and 2014. With acupuncture, moxibustion, fumigation therapy, and herbal medicine therapy, endometriosis didn’t recur during treatment and observation period of 34 months. Menstrual pain numeric rating scales (NRS) decreased from 2 to none. Shortened me...
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - July 27, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
A cross-sectional survey of clinical factors that influence the use of traditional Korean medicine among children with cerebral palsy
ConclusionChildren with non-typical symptoms or those with poor overall health status are likely to use TKM. Additionally, TKM use leads to increased treatment costs. Studies investigating the motivation for starting or ceasing TKM therapy, socioeconomic factors and the attitude of parents towards complementary and alternative medicine should be performed. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - July 26, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
