Internet survey on the provision of complementary and alternative medicine in Japanese private clinics: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionKampo medicines represent the most commonly used CAM in private clinics in Japan, and universal national health insurance coverage is considered to be the reason for the high rate of their use. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - November 18, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Efficacy of equine-assisted psychotherapy in veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder
CONCLUSIONAs compared to the control group, a 6-week EAP program did not produce a statistically significant difference with respect to PCL-M and CD-RISC scores, or salivary cortisol. However, our results suggest that EAP may work as well as standard therapy with respect to these parameters. This study supports further inquiry into EAP as a potentially efficacious alternative for veterans suffering from PTSD. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - November 16, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Effectiveness of two different acupuncture strategies in patients with vulvodynia: study protocol for a pilot pragmatic controlled trial
This study evaluates two different acupuncture strategies for the treatment of vulvodynia and aims to evaluate whether either of the acupuncture protocols reduce vulvar pain, pain duration or pain with intercourse. The study also examines how long the effect of acupuncture lasts in women with vulvodynia.Methods/designThe study is designed as a randomized controlled trial, focused on two acupuncture protocols. Fifty-one patients who have had vulvodynia for more than 3 months will be recruited. Among them, 34 patients will be randomized into Groups 1a and 1b; those who are unwilling to receive acupuncture will be recruited i...
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - October 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Electro-acupuncture regulates the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway in a rat model of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
ConclusionEA treatment can reduce the lung inflammatory response and improve lung function in COPD, which may be related to its involvement in the regulation of CAP.Please cite this article as: Zhang XF, Xiang SY, Geng WY, Cong WJ, Lu J, Jiang CW, Wang K, Liu ZB. Electro-acupuncture regulates the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway in a rat model of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. J Integr Med. 2018; Epub ahead of print. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - October 6, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
An overview of the contribution of acupuncture to thyroid disorders
Publication date: Available online 6 October 2018Source: Journal of Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): Fung-Kei ChengAbstractThyroid dysfunction, affecting people of all ages, not only damages human growth and energy metabolism but is also comorbid with other illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and gastrointestinal disorders. With the increasing acceptance of alternative and complementary therapies, acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medical practice, has also been employed to address this problem. Analysing 29 clinical projects that were retrieved from 29 major digital databases and include 1757 patients ...
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - October 6, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Anti-adipogenic effect of flavonoids from Chromolaena odorata leaves in 3T3-L1 adipocytes
ConclusionC. odorata leaves contained several flavonoids with anti-adipogenic effects against lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. The plant, normally considered a useless weed, may actually provide an abundant source of biologically active flavonoids.Please cite this article as: Kumkarnjana S, Nimmannit U, Koobkokkruad T, Pattamadilok C, Suttisri R, Vardhanabhuti N. Anti-adipogenic effect of flavonoids from Chromolaena odorata leaves in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. J Integr Med. 2018; Epub ahead of print. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - October 5, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Cytotoxic and antiproliferative activity of kanchnar guggulu, an Ayurvedic formulation
ConclusionKanchnar guggulu exhibited a cytotoxic effect by inhibiting cell division (antimitotic) and reducing cell proliferation. These results substantiate its potential for the treatment of cancer and support its traditional use in the treatment of cancer.Please cite this article as: Tomar P, Dey YN, Sharma D, Wanjari MM, Gaidhani S, Jadhav A. Cytotoxic and antiproliferative activity of kanchnar guggulu, an Ayurvedic formulation. J Integr Med. 2018; Epub ahead of print. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - October 4, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
The use of a standardized Chinese herbal formula in patients with advanced lung cancer: a feasibility study
ConclusionThis study provides preliminary evidence that short-term use of a carefully selected and prepared CH formula in patients with stage 4 NSCLC is acceptable and safe. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - September 22, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
In vitro antileishmanial effects of Physalis angulata root extract on Leishmania infantum
ConclusionAEPa presented antileishmanial activity against the promastigotes and amastigotes of L. infantum without macrophage cytotoxicity; these results show that natural products such as P. angulata have leishmanicidal potential and in the future may be an alternative treatment for leishmaniasis. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - August 25, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Far infrared-emitting ceramics decrease Freund’s adjuvant-induced inflammatory hyperalgesia in mice through cytokine modulation and activation of peripheral inhibitory neuroreceptors
ConclusionThese data provide additional support for the use of cFIRs in the treatment of painful inflammatory conditions and contribute to our understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms of the therapeutic effects of cFIRs. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - August 12, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Synergistic effects of combined therapy of curcumin and Fructus Ligustri Lucidi for treatment of osteoporosis: cellular and molecular evidence of enhanced bone formation
ConclusionThe co-administration of CUR and FLL had superior promotion of elements of bone regeneration in cultured cells, thus could be a promising alternative herbal therapy for the management of bone erosive disorders such as osteoporosis.Please cite this article as: Bukhari SNA, Hussain F, Thu HE, Hussain Z. Synergistic efficacy of combined therapy of curcumin and Fructus Ligustri Lucidi for treatment of osteoporosis: cellular and molecular evidence of enhanced bone formation. J Integr Med. 2018; Epub ahead of print. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - August 11, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Evaluation of in vitro antioxidant, antiglycation and antimicrobial potential of indigenous Myanmar medicinal plants
ConclusionThe results suggest that these plants are potential sources of antioxidants with free radicals-scavenging and antiglycation activities and could be useful for decreasing the oxidative stress and glycation end-products formation in glycation-related diseases.Please cite this article as: Moe TS, Win HH, Hlaing TT, Lwin WW, Htet ZM, Mya KM. Evaluation of in vitro antioxidant, antiglycation and antimicrobial potential of indigenous Myanmar medicinal plants. J Integr Med. 2018; Epub ahead of print. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - August 5, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Protective roles of Vigna subterranea (Bambara nut) in rats with aspirin-induced gastric mucosal injury
ConclusionThe study suggests that EEVS offered a protective action against aspirin plus pylorus ligation-induced gastric ulcers in Wistar rats. The protective effect might be mediated via antisecretory, cytoprotective and antioxidative mechanisms. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - August 1, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
A brief illustration of the official national standards for the safe use of cupping therapy (Hijama) in Saudi Arabia
This article gives a brief illustration and highlights the important points of the first accredited Saudi Arabian standards for the safe use of cupping equipment and its applications. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - July 31, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Antimicrobial activity of Cannabis sativa, Thuja orientalis and Psidium guajava leaf extracts against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
CONCLUSIONThe leaf extracts of C. sativa, T. orientalis and P. guajava had potential for the control of both hospital- and community-acquired MRSA. Moreover, the inhibitory effect was enhanced when extracts were used in combination. (Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - July 29, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
