E-noise: An increasingly relevant health risk
In conclusion, e-noise is a potential danger in our world, and further studies are needed of its effects on mechanisms of aging, disease, and human health. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - July 20, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Cyclophosphamide-induced reproductive toxicity: beneficial effects of Helichrysum odoratissimum (Asteraceae) in male Wistar rats
ConclusionH. odoratissimum might be considered as an alternative drug to alleviate/prevent reproductive damage in cancer patients receiving CP chemotherapy. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - July 18, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Benfotiamine supplementation prevents oxidative stress in anterior tibialis muscle and heart
ConclusionThe results show that benfotiamine is an efficient antioxidant for the anterior tibialis muscle and heart; however, swimming training did not alter redox status. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - July 17, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Acupuncture price in forty-one metropolitan regions in the United States: an out-of-pocket cost analysis based on OkCopay.com
We examined descriptive statistics (range, median and 20% intervals) for the cost of acupuncture “first-time visits” and “follow-up visits” in 41 metropolitan regions in the U.S. The acupuncture prices of 723 clinics throughout 39 metropolitan regions were included, except for Birmingham, Alabama and Detroit, Michigan as there was no online data available at the time of the study for these two regions. The cost range for a first-time acupuncture visit was $15–400; the highest median was $150 in Charleston, South Carolina, while the lowest was $45 in St. Louis, Missouri. The top 10 cities for the highest median we...
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - June 29, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
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Publication date: July 2019Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine, Volume 17, Issue 4Author(s): (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - June 20, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Effects of a novel isoflavonoid from the stem bark of Alstonia scholaris against fructose-induced experimental cataract
ConclusionResults revealed that administration of ASII played a crucial role in the reduction of cataract formation in diabetic and hypertensive models.Please cite this article as: Soni P, Choudhary R, Bodakhe SH. Effects of a novel isoflavonoid from the stem bark of Alstonia scholaris against fructose-induced experimental cataract. J Integr Med. 2019; Epub ahead of print. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - June 9, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Health care in light of different theories of health—a proposed framework for integrating a social humanistic perspective into health care
The objective of this paper is to provide an overview of the biomedical, the biopsychosocial, and the social humanistic theories of health and to propose a framework for integrating the latter into health care. In summary, the definitions of health, illness and disease are essential to the practice of health care and play fundamental roles in how patients’ experiences of being ill are valued and assessed within health care systems. Principally, the biomedical perspective proceeds from pathoanatomical deficiencies defining disease and malfunction; the addition of psychosocial components forms a biopsychosocial perspective...
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - June 7, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
The efficacy of a Persian herbal formulation on functional bloating: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
ConclusionThe results showed that KAASER can be effectively used to treat patients suffering from bloating. Bloating, eructation, defecation and borborygmus in the KAASER group remained significantly improved after 2 and 8 weeks of cessation of medication, making this mechanism an interesting area for further investigation. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - May 26, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Beneficial effects of hirudotherapy in a chronic case of complex regional pain syndrome
We report about hirudotherapy in a patient with chronic complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) in the right hand. CRPS is a multifactorial disease associated with disabling pain as well as sensory and motor deficits. The optimal therapeutic management is based on personalized multimodal treatment approaches; however, hirudotherapy has not been described in the available literature. To date, we have completed five medicinal leech treatments. Altogether, hirudotherapy led to rapid and substantial relief of symptoms, especially with respect to pain intensity ratings and skin temperature asymmetries. In Addition, the patient’...
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - May 24, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Understanding hypothyroidism in Unani Medicine
Publication date: Available online 23 May 2019Source: Journal of Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): Md. Anzar Alam, Mohd Aleemuddin Quamri, Ghulamuddin Sofi, Barkati Md.TariqueAbstractHypothyroidism (Qillat-e-Ifraz-e-Darqiyya) is a condition where the thyroid gland is underactive and unable to produce enough thyroid hormone. The description of hypothyroidism as a disease is not directly found in Unani texts. However, the signs and symptom of hypothyroidism resemble the clinical manifestation associated with Su-e-Mizaj Barid Maddi (derangement in cold temperament), such as plethora (Imtila), excessive salivation (Kasrat-e-Luabe...
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - May 24, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Corrigendum to “Bioavailable curcumin formulations: A review of pharmacokinetic studies in healthy volunteers” [J. Integr. Med. 16(6) (2018) 367–374]
Publication date: Available online 6 May 2019Source: Journal of Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): Rohitash Jamwal (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - May 22, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Spinal manipulation therapy: is it all about the brain? A current review of the neurophysiological effects of manipulation
This article also discussed whether these neural responses are associated with the possible neurophysiological mechanisms of spinal manipulation. The body of literature reviewed herein suggested some clear neurophysiological changes following spinal manipulation, which include neural plastic changes, alteration in motor neuron excitability, increase in cortical drive and many more. However, the clinical relevance of these changes in relation to the mechanisms that underlie the effectiveness of spinal manipulation is still unclear. In addition, there were some major methodological flaws in many of the reviewed studies. Futu...
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - May 10, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Flavonoids kaempferide and 4,2′-dihydroxy-4′,5′,6′-trimethoxychalcone inhibit mitotic clonal expansion and induce apoptosis during the early phase of adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 cells
ConclusionKaempferide and DTMC exerted their anti-adipogenic activity through inhibition of MCE, either by suppressing cell proliferation or by inducing apoptosis during the early phase of differentiation. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - May 9, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Optimization of Caesalpinia sappan L. heartwood extraction procedure to obtain the highest content of brazilin and greatest antibacterial activity
ConclusionThe optimal condition will be used as a standard condition for extraction of C. sappan heartwood to maximize brazilin content and antibacterial activity. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - May 8, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Corrigendum: Bioavailable curcumin formulations: a review of pharmacokinetic studies in healthy volunteers
Publication date: Available online 6 May 2019Source: Journal of Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): Rohitash Jamwal (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - May 7, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
