Tualang Honey adjunct with Anastrozole on Improvement of 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 - July 23, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Association between Sasang constitutional types and 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 12, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Clinical effects of acupressure on nakchim: A systematic review
Publication date: Available online 31 January 2018Source: Integrative Medicine ResearchAuthor(s): Chan-Young Kwon, Boram LeeAbstractWe aimed to summarize and critically evaluate the evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of acupressure on nakchim. We searched eight databases for studies published up to August 29, 2017. Clinical studies evaluating the efficacy of acupressure on nakchim were included. The acupressure methods of included studies were divided into proximal acupressure performed on acupuncture points located in neck and shoulder, and distal acupressure performed on acupuncture points located in other areas....
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
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Source: Integrative Medicine Research - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
The Kaleidoscope Model of Integrative Healthcare as a collaborative paradigm for cardiology and chiropractic: a call to action
Publication date: March 2018Source: Integrative Medicine Research, Volume 7, Issue 1Author(s): Daniel J. Cohen, Steven Schulman, Charles S. Masarsky, Marion Todres-MasarskyAbstractThis review article proposes a model of integrative care for cardiovascular patients in institutional settings. We review relevant historic and contemporary examples of medical–chiropractic cooperation and a brief review of the literature illustrating the clinical benefits of chiropractic care for patients with cardiovascular disease. The groundwork proposes a distinct research and clinical practice model incorporating the doctor of chiropracti...
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Infrequent use of medicinal plants from India in snakebite treatment
This study was conducted to encourage researchers to create herbal antidotes, which will counteract snake venom. These may prove to be an inexpensive and easily assessable alternative, which would be of immense importance to society. Plants from families such as Acanthaceae, Arecaceae, Apocynaceae, Caesalpiniaceae, Asteraceae, Cucurbitaceae, Fabaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Lamiaceae, Rubiaceae, and Zingiberaceae are the most useful. In India, experts of folklore are using herbs either single or in combination with others. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Natural therapeutic approach of Nigella sativa (Black seed) fixed oil in management of Sinusitis
Publication date: March 2018Source: Integrative Medicine Research, Volume 7, Issue 1Author(s): Mohaddese MahboubiAbstractSinusitis is associated with inflammation and infections of air-filled cavities of sinuses. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential efficacy of Nigella sativa seed fixed oil in management of sinusitis. The information was extracted from accessible international databases, traditional books, electronic resources, and unpublished data.ResultsThe results of investigations on N. sativa seed fixed oil showed its therapeutic potential in treatment of sinusitis by its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant,...
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Structural characteristics, bioavailability and cardioprotective potential of saponins
Publication date: March 2018Source: Integrative Medicine Research, Volume 7, Issue 1Author(s): Deepika Singh, Prabir Kumar ChaudhuriAbstractCardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death, accounting about 31% deaths globally in 2012. The major risk factors causing cardiovascular diseases are coronary atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia, myocardial infarction, and stroke. The dominating cause of cardiovascular diseases is accredited to our modern lifestyle and diet. Medicinal plants have been used for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases from centuries. The in built chirality and chemical space of nat...
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
The combination of exercise training and Zataria multiflora supplementation increase serum irisin levels in postmenopausal women
ConclusionThese findings showed that exercise, Z. multiflora supplementation or their combination led to an increase in irisin. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Zinc, copper, CD4 T-cell count and some hematological parameters of HIV-infected subjects in Southern Nigeria
ConclusionART treatment did not complement zinc status in HIV infection while improving CD4+ T-cell count, hence the need to consider supplementation. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
The definition and diagnosis of cold hypersensitivity in the hands and feet: Finding from the experts survey
ConclusionsThis study offers an expert consensus regarding the themes, opinions, and experiences of practitioners with CHHF. Our results underscore the need for standardized definitions and diagnostic criteria for CHHF. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Biopsychological and pathophysiological features of Cold-Heat subgroup of Sasang typology with Sasang Digestive Function Inventory, Sasang Personality Questionnaire and Body Mass Index
ConclusionThe results of the present study showed that the objective and validated clinical measures of SDFI, SPQ and BMI would be useful for differentiating Cold-Heat subgroups of Sasang typology. Further clinical studies on pathophysiological mechanisms in Cold-Heat subgroup are required to generalize these results. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Validity of Yin-Yang temperament in Sasang Personality Questionnaire
ConclusionThe repeatability of SPQ measuring Yin-Yang temperament at three months of interval was found to be satisfactory. The SPQ would be a reliable clinical measure for the biopsychological studies of traditional East-Asian medicine. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
In vivo anti-arthritic and anti-nociceptive effects of ethanol extract of Moringa oleifera leaves on complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA)-induced arthritis in rats
ConclusionEthanol extract of Moringa leaves appears to be a really promising as analgesic and arthritis medication, but a larger and more detailed preclinical and clinical studies especially in human is highly recommended. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
