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Effect of Tuina Combined with Chinese Herbal Compress on Primary Dysmenorrhea with Cold Coagulation and Blood Stasis Syndrome: A Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Paphawarin Asawadethmetakul,Fangfang Xie,Chaoqun Xie,Jianwen Ma,Yanli You,Fei Yao
INDRODUCTION Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a very common issue in young women that reduces the quality of women's lives. Both Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) provide several ways to treat PD; however, TCM treatment exhibits fewer side effects for the patient. Tuina massage and Chinese herbal compresses are considered forms of external TCM therapy that have been widely used to
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Individualized homeopathic medicines in the treatment of post-COVID-19 fatigue in adults: A single-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-26 Sangita Saha,Rakesh Singh,Ishika Mani,Kalyan Chakraborty,Paulami Sarkar,Subhranil Saha,Abhijit Rana,Rajat Chattopadhyay
INTRODUCTION The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is leading to unknown and unusual health conditions that are challenging to manage. Post-COVID-19 fatigue is one of those challenges, becoming increasingly common as the pandemic evolves, as it impairs the quality of life of an individual. This trial attempts to identify the preliminary evidence of the efficacy of individualized homeopathic medicines
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Effectiveness of mud-pack therapy and mud-bath therapy in osteoarthritis. A systematic review. Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-24 Gerrit Steffen Maier,Gilbert Rosar,Günther Dietz,Norbert Hemken,Konstantinos Kafchitsas,Jörn Bengt Seeger,Konstantin Horas
Background Osteoarthritis has a tremendous socioeconomic impact in terms of drug spending, hospital admissions, work productivity and temporary or permanent incapacity. Mud therapy has been discussed as a potential conservative treatment options for osteoarthritis. However, findings from several trials still remain controversial. Methods We conducted a systematic review of the literature on mud-therapy
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The use of complementary and alternative medicine and coping with stress by patients with gynecological cancer: a cross-sectional study in Türkiye. Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Ekin Dila Topaloglu Oren,Seda Dorukoglu,Gul Ertem
INTRODUCTION Gynecological cancers are long-term, challenging, and stressful diseases. In Türkiye,the majority of patients with gynecological cancer use complementary and alternative medicine. Considering the stress that gynecological cancer patients are exposed to, patients need to know how to cope with stress. OBJECTIVE This study aims to determine the use of complementary and alternative medicine
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The effect of Yoga on maternal anxiety in women with excessive gestational weight gain: A randomized controlled trial. Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Shahla Faal Siahkal,Tuqa Jalal Jumaah,Zahra Behboodi Moghadam,Elham Ebrahimi
Background Excessive Gestational Weight Gain (EGWG) and anxiety are co-morbid conditions that increase the risk of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of yoga on the anxiety of women with excessive pregnancy weight gain. Material and methods This randomized controlled trial was performed on EGWG pregnant women referring to comprehensive health
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The Tibetan formula Cong zhi 6 in the ORL (ENT) practice: Experiences with laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-11 Barbara Friederike Zürcher
BACKGROUND Laryngo-pharyngeal reflux (LPR) is a frequent condition with an estimated prevalence of 10-30%. Treatment includes lifestyle measures and highly dosed proton pump inhibitors (PPI) over at least 4 weeks. However, PPI are not unproblematic due to their potential side effects and the known phenomenon of rebound acid hypersecretion. Cong zhi is a multi-herbal Tibetan formula additionally containing
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The Effect of Astragalus on Humoral and Cellular Immune Response: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Human Studies. Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Xueling Zhang,Xixi Qu,Yu Zou
OBJECTIVE Astragalus is used in traditional Chinese medicine for immune system disorders. Its effect on immune system function is evaluated in multiple studies. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effect of Astragalus on humoral and cellular immune response in human studies. METHODS A comprehensive search of electronic databases was conducted to identify relevant
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Effectiveness of Eupatorium perfoliatum 30C in prevention of Dengue Fever and Acute Febrile Illness during 2017 dengue outbreak in urban slums of Delhi - A prospective, open-label, community-based, parallel cohort study. Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Debadatta Nayak,Ruchika Bhalla,Rupali Bhalerao,Lovepreet Kaur,Ankit Gupta,Vanee Dev,Smita Singh,Anil Khurana,Raj Kumar Manchanda
Objective This study was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of Eupatorium perfoliatum (EP) 30C on the incidence of dengue fever and acute febrile illness (AFI) during the 2017 dengue outbreak. Methods We conducted a prospective, open-label, community-based parallel cohort study involving apparently healthy individuals residing in 06 urban slums (JJ colony) of Delhi. The participants were enrolled
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The Improvement in function of poststroke spasticity by vibrational and heated stone-needle therapy and meridian dredging exercise: A randomized, controlled, preliminary trial. Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Hui-Jun Sun,Jie Zhang,Jian-Ping Lu,Mei-Ting Wu
BACKGROUND Poststroke spasticity (PSS) is a common complication of stroke. Current PSS treatments have been linked to high costs, lack of long-term effectiveness, and undesirable side effects. Vibrational and heated stone-needle therapy has not been utilized to treat PSS, and its safety and effectiveness have yet to be proven by high-quality clinical research. OBJECTIVE To determine the effectiveness
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Ayurveda for a type 1 diabetes patient with peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD). Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Elmar Stapelfeldt,Bettina Berger,Christa K Raak,Shivenarain Gupta
INTRODUCTION The effect of Ayurvedic therapy in type 2 diabetes (t2d) is well documented. For people with type 1 diabetes (t1d), there is little evidence on the applicability of Ayurvedic therapy. This case illustrates the course of Ayurvedic treatment in a person with t1d accompanied by peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD). CASE PRESENTATION The patient had insulin-dependent t1d since the
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Effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction as a non-drug preventive intervention in patients with migraine - a systematic review with meta-analyses. Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Sophia Prohaska,Katja Matthias
Introduction Migraine is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, severe headaches that are often accompanied by other symptoms. There are various factors that can be trigger a migraine in sufferers. Stress can be such a trigger. Drug and non-drug treatments are available for the preventive treatment of migraine. According to a german guideline, mindfulness can be recommended for the prophylaxis
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of wet cupping therapy in fibromyalgia patients: a randomized controlled trial. Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Canan Karacaoglu,Suleyman Ersoy,Emin Pala,Velittin Selcuk Engin
AIM The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of wet cupping therapy (WCT) in patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) as a complementary method in fibromyalgia treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 120 participants between 18-65 years who were diagnosed with FMS were included in the study. They were randomized into two groups: 60 patients as the intervention and 60 patients
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Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Peripheral Facial Palsy Caused by Wisdom Tooth Extraction: a Case Report. Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Dong Li,Larissa Tao,Xifang Wei,Wa Cai,Weidong Shen
BACKGROUND Peripheral facial palsy is characterized by acute peripheral facial nerve paralysis. While most cases have no identifiable cause, some are linked to infectious or non-infectious factors. The potential connection between herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) and peripheral facial palsy has been studied since the 1970s, with a small number of cases reported following tooth extraction. Patients who
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Efficacy and safety of acupuncture combined with herbal medicine for children and adolescents with Tourette syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Jiawei Li,Chuncai Li,Yuqi Ma,Mingxing Yuan,Yuan Liu
BACKGROUND With the increasing prevalence of Tourette syndrome (TS), the search for alternative therapy for TS is a growing public concern. In recent years, a growing number of randomized controlled trials have revealed the value of acupuncture combined with herbal medicine for the treatment of TS; however, its holistic efficacy and safety remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy
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Forest therapy as a nature-based intervention: An option for neurological rehabilitation? Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-12 Josef G Heckmann,Martin Kiem,Gisela Immich
BACKGROUND Forest therapy demonstrates positive effects on mood, immune system, stress levels and general well-being. Studies on depression, stress-related illnesses, sleep disorders and arterial hypertension have provided evidence-based proof of this. SUMMARY The aim of this review was to examine the possible effects of forest therapy with regard to its evidence in the treatment of chronic neurological
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Complementary Medicine in Acute Care Hospitals: Questionnaire Survey with Heads of Bavarian Hospitals. Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-06 Anne Kollikowski,Katharina M A Gabriel,Lisa Schiffmann,Ildiko Gágyor,Corina Güthlin,Peter U Heuschmann,Jost Langhorst,Thomas Keil,Claudia Löffler
INTRODUCTION The demand for complementary medicine (CM) is well studied in the outpatient sector, but representative data on type and extent of inpatient care using CM are missing. Therefore, our aim was to examine the range of CM treatments offered and the types of indications for using CM in acute care hospitals in the German state of Bavaria. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional questionnaire
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Effects of Yoga Training Applied with Telerehabilitation on Core Stabilization and Physical Fitness in Junior Tennis Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Çağla Gergüz,Gülay Aras Bayram
INTRODUCTION This study aimed to investigate the effects of yoga training applied with telerehabilitation on core stability, and strength, balance, flexibility, upper extremity stability, body awareness, and quality of life in tennis players aged 6-18 years. METHODS Forty tennis players were randomly divided into two groups to participate in this study. The control group (n = 20) continued tennis training
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Homeopathic Treatment of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome: A Case Report. Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Puja Bhakta,Abhijit Dutta
INTRODUCTION Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (RHS) is an uncommon neurological complication resulting from the reactivation of latent herpes zoster virus. The condition often presents with facial paralysis, palatal ulcers, dysphagia, and altered taste sensation, leading to reduced quality of life. Standard therapeutic options for RHS have limitations, prompting the exploration of alternative treatments with improved
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Efficacy and Safety of Yukmijihwang-Tang in the Treatment of Cough-Variant Asthma: Study Protocol for a Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Trial. Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-21 Su Won Lee,Yee Ran Lyu,Won Kyung Yang,Seung Hyung Kim,Si Yeon Kim,Weechang Kang,In Chul Jung,Beom Joon Lee,Jun Yong Choi,Mee Young Lee,Yang Chun Park
BACKGROUND Cough-variant asthma (CVA), a precursor of typical asthma, is the main cause of chronic cough. We hypothesize that yukmijihwang-tang (YJT), which has been used for chronic cough in traditional medicine and has been reported to have an anti-inflammatory effect, could be an adjuvant to asthma treatment. METHODS We plan a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, phase 2 trial
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Effects of Dihuang Yinzi Decoction on Alzheimer's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-11 Zheng Zhang,Yousong Zhu,Chao Zhu,Shaochuang Li,Yuting Zhao,Jie Yang,Yali Qin,Jiangqi Hou,Junlong Zhang,Cheng Han
OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to systematically evaluate the therapeutic effects of Dihuang Yinzi decoction on Alzheimer's disease (AD) and provide a medical evidence-based clinical application of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). METHODS A comprehensive search was conducted across multiple databases, including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, China National Journals Full-text Database, VIP
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Improvement of Spinocerebellar Ataxia 3 Symptoms Treated with Eurythmy Therapy: A Case Vignette. Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-29 Katharina Gerlach
A 58-year-old male with genetically confirmed spinocerebellar ataxia 3 was treated with 10 sessions of eurythmy therapy. He was rated 9 on the "Scale for Assessment and Rating of Ataxia" before therapy started. Among movement and mental symptoms, he complained about sleep disturbances, insensitivity in the feet, and spasms in the legs. The patient was asked to build strong inner images as a basis for
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Satisfaction with Homeopathic Service and Care for Persons with Spinal Cord Injury. Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-03 Jürgen Pannek,Jasmin Mahler,Jens Wöllner,Jörg Krebs
BACKGROUND The aim of the study was to investigate the satisfaction of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) with a homeopathic service at an SCI rehabilitation center. PATIENTS AND METHODS A cross-sectional questionnaire study was performed at an SCI rehabilitation center in Switzerland. It included patients with chronic SCI who presented themselves to a homeopathic service offered by the hospital
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Plant Polyphenols as Inhibitors of Hydrolases are Regulators of Digestion. Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-03 Matthias F Melzig
BACKGROUND There are numerous reports on the use of polyphenol-containing foods and various medicinal plant preparations for the prophylaxis and therapy of metabolic diseases, such as metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus, respectively. One unifying aspect to the effect of these natural compounds is their ability to inhibit digestive enzymes, which is the focus of this review. SUMMARY Polyphenols
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A Pragmatic Historical Assessment Tool: A New Systematic Framework for the Collation and Evaluation of Documented Empirical Effectiveness and Safety of Traditional Plant Medicines in the European Materia Medica. Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-06-06 Sandra Clair,Ray Kirk,Ian Douglass Coulter,Reinhard Saller
INTRODUCTION Traditional plant medicines (TPMs) are plant-derived therapeutic products prepared and applied according to longstanding medical customs. Around the world they are widely used in primary and preventative health care. The World Health Organization (WHO) calls in its Traditional Medicine Strategy 2014-2023 for Member States to provide a regulatory framework so that the formal contribution
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Individualized Homeopathic Medicines in the Treatment of Psoriasis Vulgaris: Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Dharshna Balamurugan,Chintamani Nayak,Abhijit Chattopadhyay,Avaranjika Karuppusamy,Maria Malathi Ambrose,Ashwani Kumar,Navin Kumar Singh,Munmun Koley,Subhranil Saha
INTRODUCTION Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder, affecting the trunk and extensor surfaces of the limbs and scalp predominantly. Worldwide prevalence ranges between 0.1 and 11.4%, and in India between 0.4 and 2.8%; this creates a serious health burden. Psoriasis remains a frequently encountered condition in homeopathy practice, but there is a dearth of conclusive efficacy data supporting
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The Top 100 Cited Articles on Acupuncture in the Last 20 Years: A Bibliometric Analysis. Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Yuping Ma,Bo Li,Ying Cui,Zixing Zhang,Shiyi Jiang,Xiong Yan,Junpeng He,Yuzheng Du
BACKGROUND Acupuncture has gained increasing international attention in recent decades. The act of incorporating acupuncture treatment into the routine treatment of COVID-19 in China drove us to review the 100 most influential articles of the last 20 years to learn about the current status and trends of acupuncture. METHOD Articles related to acupuncture from January 1, 2001, to July 4, 2022, were
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Homeopathy for Major Depressive Disorder: Protocol for N-of-1 Studies. Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-16 Ubiratan Cardinalli Adler,Maristela Schiabel Adler,Amarilys de Toledo Cesar,Helen de Freitas Santos,Patrícia Andréa da Fonseca Magalhães,Renan Dos Santos Nogueira,Eugênio de Moura Campos,Antonio Brazil Viana Júnior,Lia Lira Olivier Sanders
BACKGROUND N-of-1 studies allow the formal assessment of a patient's treatment. A single participant receives different interventions the same number of times in a crossover, double-blind, randomized design. Using this methodology, we will investigate the effectiveness and safety of a standardized homeopathy protocol in treating 10 cases of major depression. METHODS The method is described below: Design:
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Patients Utilizing Complementary Medicine at a Tertiary Referral Hospital in Eastern Switzerland. Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-16 Tiffany Schlegel,Stefan Haegele-Link,Corrado Bertotto,Urte Rieger,Sophia Wittchow,Marc Schlaeppi,Arnoud J Templeton
BACKGROUND In 2012, the Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, a tertiary referral hospital in Eastern Switzerland, opened its Center for Integrative Medicine (ZIM). This study aims to characterize disease and treatment characteristics of adult patients treated at the ZIM. PATIENTS AND METHODS For all new patients, physicians at the ZIM completed questionnaires on patients' diagnoses and treatments. Descriptive
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Would intermittent hypoxia add significant benefits to simple breathing pranayama? Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-04-28 Ram Rahim Msg
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Society Bulletins Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-04-06
Complement Med Res 2023;30:181–184
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The consistency between registered acupuncture-moxibustion clinical studies and their published studies and update status of registered information Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-21 Yali Liu, Shu Wang, Wenjie Chen, Yingxin Tan, Wangqing Dun, Yuan Zhang, Tingting Lu, Xuejing Hou, Jia Liu
Background: Few studies have analyzed the consistency between registered acupuncture-moxibustion clinical studies and their published research results as well as their update status of registered information. Methods: We searched for acupuncture-moxibustion clinical studies that were registered at the World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform between 2013 and 2015 and
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Characterisation of Viscum album L. effect on immune escape proteins PD-L1, PD-L2 and MHC-I in prostate, colon, lung and breast cancer cells Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-16 Stefanie Kowarschik, Seema Devi, Carsten Gründemann, Roman Huber
Background: Viscum album L. (VA) preparations possess immunomodulatory properties and are used in complementary medicine to support cancer therapy. It is unclear if there is an impact of VA on the expression of immune checkpoint proteins on cancer cells. This study was designed to investigate the role of commercially available VA preparations on checkpoint programmed death ligand 1, 2 (PD-L1, PD-L2)
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Abdominal Wall Pain and Primary Dysmenorrhea: The Importance of Myofascial Trigger Points Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-14
Myofascial trigger points are among the often-overlooked causes of anterior abdominal wall pain and primer dysmenorrhea. It is crucial to evaluate patients with a myofascial perspective in addition to a good history and a detailed physical examination. Myofascial trigger points of the abdominal oblique muscles and rectus abdominis muscle should be considered for patients with abdominal wall pain and
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Abdominal Wall Pain and Primer Dysmenorrhea: The Importance of Myofascial Trigger Points Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-09 Mustafa Hüseyin Temel, Fatih Bağcıer
Myofascial trigger points are among the often-overlooked causes of anterior abdominal wall pain and primer dysmenorrhea. It is crucial to evaluate patients with a myofascial perspective in addition to a good history and a detailed physical examination. Myofascial trigger points of the abdominal oblique muscles and rectus abdominis muscle should be considered for patients with abdominal wall pain and
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Reduction of viral load in patients with acute sore throats: Results from an observational clinical trial with Echinacea / Salvia lozenges Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-08 Ramon Weishaupt, Alexandar Buchkov, Emil Kolev, Peter Klein, Roland Schoop
Background: Acute tonsillopharyngitis or sore throat is an initial sign of viral respiratory tract infection (RTI) and an optimal indicator for early antiviral and anti-inflammatory intervention. Both of these actions have been attributed to Echinacea purpurea and Salvia officinalis. Methods: 74 patients (age 13-69 years) with acute sore throat symptoms (<48 h) were treated with five Echinacea/Salvia
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Exploring pain, quality of life, and emotional well-being in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer practicing spiritual meditation – a pilot study Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-02-24 Christine Eggers, Elisabeth Olliges, Stefan Boeck, Stephan Kruger, Waldemar Uhl, Karin Meissner
Introduction: Studies on mind-body approaches in patients with advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) are rare. We performed a pilot study with follow-up until one year to explore changes in pain, quality of life (QoL), stress, and negative emotions in patients with advanced PDAC, who regularly practiced a standardized form of spiritual meditation in addition to standard medical care. Methods:
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Society Bulletins Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-02-23
Complement Med Res 2023;30:89–93
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Society Bulletins Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-02-23
Complement Med Res 2023;30:89–93
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Characteristics of patients presenting at a university outpatient department for com-plementary and integrative medicine Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-02-20 Gabriele Rotter, Sylvia Binting, Michael Teut, Miriam Ortiz, Stefan N. Willich, Benno Brinkhaus
Background: Complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) is increasingly provided at uni-versity outpatient departments (OPDs) in Germany, but its scientific evaluation is sparse. Therefore, we aimed to investigate and evaluate feasibility, patients’ characteristics and com-plaints at a university’s CIM-OPD. Methods: A prospective evaluation included new patients without age restriction. At baseline
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Characteristics of patients presenting at a university outpatient department for complementary and integrative medicine Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-02-20
Background: Complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) is increasingly provided at uni-versity outpatient departments (OPDs) in Germany, but its scientific evaluation is sparse. Therefore, we aimed to investigate and evaluate feasibility, patients’ characteristics and com-plaints at a university’s CIM-OPD. Methods: A prospective evaluation included new patients without age restriction. At baseline
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Four Patterns of Canine Wei Syndrome Treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-02-02 Binxue Wang, Yuting Liu, Shuangyi Xiehe, Xiao Ju, Yunpeng Fan, Yingqiu Liu, Weimin Zhang, Xiaoping Song, Wuren Ma
Atrophy and weakness of the limbs is a common condition in animals, especially dogs. It typically presents with flaccidity and weakness of the limbs, especially the hind legs, muscle atrophy, and the inability to walk. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM), this is known as wei syndrome (WS). According to TCM, the etiology of WS can be (1) lung heat
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Use of complementary and alternative medicine in children with scabies Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-02-02 Gulfer Akca, Nalan Ortucu Sen, Unal Akca
Introduction Scabies is a highly contagious infestation that is becoming increasingly resistant to treatment. The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has gradually increased for numerous diseases, and the aim of this study is to investigate the parental use of CAM in the treatment of scabies. Methods The study was planned as a cross-sectional study involving children who came to the
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Four Patterns of Canine Wei Syndrome Treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-02-02
Atrophy and weakness of the limbs is a common condition in animals, especially dogs. It typically presents with flaccidity and weakness of the limbs, especially the hind legs, muscle atrophy, and the inability to walk. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM), this is known as wei syndrome (WS). According to TCM, the etiology of WS can be (1) lung heat
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Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Children with Scabies Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-02-02
Introduction: Scabies is a highly contagious infestation that is becoming increasingly resistant to treatment. The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has gradually increased for numerous diseases, and the aim of this study is to investigate the parental use of CAM in the treatment of scabies. Methods: The study was planned as a cross-sectional study involving children who came to the
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Efficacy and Safety of a Persian Medicine Formula on Functional Dyspepsia Symptoms: A Randomized Double-blind Active-control Clinical Trial Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-30 Maryam Azimi, Mohammad Javad Zahedi, Mahboobeh Raeiszadeh, Aida Iraji, Holger Cramer, Mehdi Pasalar
Introduction: Functional Dyspepsia (FD) is one of the most frequent gastrointestinal disorders with a high burden. Although FD is a heterogeneous disorder without any standard therapy (treatment/treatment – repetition), there is a wide history of using herbal remedies for its treatment. Two of these herbal remedies quoted in various Persian medicine resources are Celery and Ajwain. Their effects have
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Efficacy and Safety of a Persian Medicine Formula on Functional Dyspepsia Symptoms: A Randomized Double-Blind Active-Control Clinical Trial Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-30
Introduction: Functional dyspepsia (FD) is one of the most frequent gastrointestinal disorders with a high burden. Although FD is a heterogeneous disorder without any standard therapy (treatment/treatment – repetition), there is a wide history of using herbal remedies for its treatment. Two of these herbal remedies quoted in various Persian medicine resources are celery and ajwain. Their effects have
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Bioenergy Treatment for Improving Well-Being – A Meta-Analysis Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-25
Background: Bioenergy treatment devices have become popular and widely available for self-treatment to improve well-being. We meta-analyzed eight very similar studies of the Healy device to assess the joint effect size. Method: Eight studies with similar designs, some active controlled, some waitlist controlled, testing the Healy bioenergy device were meta-analyzed. They were conducted by the producer
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Bioenergy Treatment for Improving Well-Being: A Meta-Analysis Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-25
Background: Bioenergy treatment devices for self-treatment with the aim to improve well-being are widely available, have become popular, and are used by a rather large number of persons. Yet, a systematic analysis of the assumed effect of these devices has not yet been conducted. We meta-analyzed eight very similar studies of the Healy device to assess the joint effect size. Method: Eight studies with
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Chronic therapy-resistant neck pain in a fifty-year-old man. The role of partially impacted third molars. Case report and new pathophysiological insights Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-23 Lucy Naomi Shiratori Tusita, Lorenz Fischer
Background: Inflammatory and mechanical stimuli in tooth/jaw pathologies can have far-reaching consequences via trigeminal and autonomic circuitry and can cause systemic (e. g. autoimmune) diseases and pain conditions outside the tooth/jaw region. In addition to a case report, we also describe new pathophysiological findings. Case Report: We report on a patient with chronic, therapy-resistant neck
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Chronic Therapy-Resistant Neck Pain in a Fifty-Year-Old Man: The Role of Partially Impacted Third Molars – Case Report and New Pathophysiological Insights Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-23
Background: Inflammatory and mechanical stimuli in tooth/jaw pathologies can have far-reaching consequences via trigeminal and autonomic circuitry and can cause systemic (e.g., autoimmune) diseases and pain conditions outside the tooth/jaw region. In addition to a case report, we also describe new pathophysiological findings. Case Report: We report on a patient with chronic, therapy-resistant neck
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Effects of Yijinjing Qigongin Alleviating Fatigue, Sleep Quality and Health Status on Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Randomized, Controlled, and Parallel Group Clinical Study Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-19 Fangfang Xie, Wenjun Dong, Chong Guan, Fei Yao
Background: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a chronic disease characterized by various symptoms such as pathological fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, and inability to recover energy after waking up. The Yijinjing, a kind of health care practice from ancient China, consists of 12 movements, and it is considered as one of the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for health maintenance, health
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Veterinary Naturopathy and Complementary Medicine – A Survey amongst Homepages of German Veterinary Practitioners Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-18
Background: The use and interest in veterinary naturopathy and complementary medicine is increasing and modes of treatment are diverse. To this point, only a few data on the German situation in small animal medicine exist. Material and Methods: An online research of 1083 German veterinary homepages for contents of veterinary naturopathy and complementary medicine was performed in September and October
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Use of complementary and alternative medicine in patients with autoimmune bullous dermatoses: a cohort study analysis of a rare disease group Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-16 Stefanie Hübner, Maysa Sarhan, Franziska Schauer
Introduction: Autoimmune bullous diseases (AIBD) are a heterogeneous group of rare autoantibody mediated blistering dermatoses of the skin and/ or mucous membranes. Their incidence is around 20 new cases per million inhabitants per year in Germany. Patients with chronic, oncological or rare diseases often urge for a holistic therapeutic approach that includes complementary and alternative medicine
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Efficacy of integrated tele yoga intervention on physiological and psychological variables in asymptomatic COVID-19 positive patients: A Randomized Control Trial Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-04 Pragya Jain Shrimal, Satyapriya Maharana, Anupama Dave, Nagarathna Raghuram, Arun Thulasi
Background: A study was conducted on asymptomatic COVID-19 positive patients admitted in a COVID-19 hospital in Indore, India during first wave of the pandemic. The objective of the study was to assess the efficacy of an integrated tele-yoga intervention as an adjunct to conventional management on physiological, psychological and mindfulness variables. Methods: In a confirmatory randomized control
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Acupuncture in the Treatment of Panitumumab Skin Toxicity: A Case Report Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-03 Tzach Nahumi, Ilana Levy, Elad Schiff, Samuel Attias, Tatiana Amromin, Abed Agbarya
Background: Inflammatory skin rash resulting from treatment with epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors may cause physical and mental disabling to patients treated for their oncologic condition and may, in some cases, lead to the cessation of biological treatment. Case Report: In this case report, acupuncture treatment was provided to a patient with metastatic colorectal carcinoma who developed
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The Effect of Prenatal Yoga on Pregnancy Related Symptoms: A Pilot Quasi-Experimental Study Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2022-12-26 Eda SIMSEK SAHIN, Özlem Can Gürkan
Introduction: In the last decade, yoga has attracted much attention from researchers. Although there are many studies on yoga, research on the effect of prenatal yoga on pregnancy related symptoms is limited. This study aimed to determine the effect of prenatal yoga on pregnancy related symptoms. Methods: The study was at antenatal care services between June 2018 to October 2018 in Turkey. Simple random
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Effects of Viktor Philippi’s Bioenergetic Meditation on anxiety, burnout and depression: an analysis of four feasibility studies Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2022-12-16 Wiebke Lehnert, Julia Günther-Pusch, Rainer Johannes Klement
Introduction: Anxiety, burnout and depression cause a substantial psychological and social burden. Bioenergetic Meditation (BM) was developed by Viktor Philippi as a method to strengthen psychological and physical health. This work presents the results of four feasibility studies investigating the effects of BM developed by Viktor Philippi as a support for people suffering from these psychological
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The therapeutic process in spiritual healing - qualitative results of a prospective case series Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2022-12-15 Barbara Stöckigt, Florian Besch, Claudia M. Witt, Michael Teut
Introduction The aim of this study was to explore the therapeutic process between contemporary spiritual healer and their clients in Germany. Methods This prospective case study, was supported by questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with clients and healers from the first encounter through a period of six months. In this analysis, we focus on the qualitative results of the study relating to
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Society Bulletins Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2022-12-09
Complement Med Res 2022;29:494–497
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Acknowledgement to Reviewers Complement. Med. Res. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2022-12-09
Complement Med Res 2022;29:492–493