Empowering Patients, Enriching Outcomes: An Integrative and Occupational Approach to Addressing Chronic Pain in Primary CareAbstract Chronic pain imposes significant personal and societal challenges. The concerning impact across all population levels has led to several federal agencies dedicating considerable efforts to developing clinically guiding recommendations to improve how chronic pain is addressed, specifically in primary [...] 10441 21158 |
Acupuncture in Palliative CareAbstract Background: Acupuncture is an innovative and scientifically supported treatment for oncologic patients, as well as an effective palliative care option. At the Palliative Care Department of "Misericordia" Grosseto Hospital in Tuscany, real integration of acupuncture in palliative medicine h [...] 5813 14362 |
Different Effects of Four Yogic Breathing Techniques on Mindfulness, Stress, and Well-beingAbstract Yogic breathing techniques are fundamental to the physical and mental practice of yoga. They are closely connected to meditation, which involves the observation of breath. There are many yogic techniques based on the active regulation of the breath. Breathing pra [...] 5226 46491 |
The Role of Self-Compassion in Recovery from Substance Use Disordersby
Gila Chen
Abstract Background: A large body of empirical evidence has supported the notion that individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) have difficulty regulating their negative emotions and employing emotion-regulation strategies. The aim of this article is to (a) explore the role of self-compassion in provid [...] 4925 28734 |
State of the Research: Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Children and Adolescentsby
Randye J. Semple
and
Christine Burke
Abstract Background: Research support for a variety of health benefits of mindfulness-based interventions for adults is robust. These include management of stress, anxiety, and depression; as a supportive treatment for eating disorders, PTSD, and psychosis; improved sleep; chronic pain management; support fo [...] 4475 46297 |
Breath Practices for Survivor and Caregiver Stress, Depression, and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Connection, Co-regulation, CompassionAbstract Does compassion itself benefit the healing process or does the activation of neurophysiological processes, from which the experience of compassion arises, trigger a cascade of physical and psychological changes that support health and well-being? Exploration of the neurological substrates of compass [...] 4117 41062 |
Systemic Agro-Homeopathy: A New Approach to AgricultureAbstract Modern agriculture must meet the changing needs of society both in terms of food quality and with regards to the environmental issues related to primary production (e.g., biodiversity, habitats, the quality of water and air, and climate change). In this context, win-win solutions at the [...] 4061 108251 |
The Effect of Chinese Medicine for Rehabilitation of Discharged COVID-19 Patients: A Protocol for Multi-Center Observational Studyby
Linda Li-Dan Zhong
,
Yi-Ping Wong
,
Bo Peng
,
Zhi-Xiu Lin
,
Vivian Chi-Woon Wong Taam
,
Yi Luo
,
Hai-Yong Chen
,
Chao-Dong Chao
,
Chor-Fung Wong
,
Freddie Shung-Chi Tam
,
Kui Chan
,
Kwan-Yiu Lee
,
Lai-Fun Ho
,
Alan Yat-Lun Wong
,
Chi-Fung Choy
,
Bacon Fung-Leung Ng
,
Rowena How-Wan Wong
,
Yi-Bin Feng
,
Ching Liong
,
Zhao-Xiang Bian
and
COVID-19 CM Research Working Group
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has lasted for more than 16 months, and there have been over 169 million confirmed cases worldwide. Besides, after treatment with Western medicine or undergoing home quarantine, COVID-19 patients are still severely or mildly functionally impaired. Though COVID-19 pa [...] 3676 12730 |
Cultivating Well-Being through the Three Pillars of Mind Training: Understanding How Training the Mind Improves Physiological and Psychological Well-BeingAbstract Research on the physiological and emotional health benefits of meditative practices has grown exponentially over the last two decades, influencing both scientific literature and popular media. Research has highlighted three distinct components or pillars at the core of meditative practices and mind [...] 3622 33145 |
Meditation and Immune Function: The Impact of Stress Management on the Immune Systemby
Nicole Thibodeaux
and
Matt J. Rossano
Abstract As alternative forms of medicine have become increasingly popular, research on the health benefits of meditation has grown. Specifically, Mindfulness Meditation, Transcendental Meditation, and Qigong have been shown to be effective in treating psychological disorders, enhancing immune function, and [...] 3520 56651 |
Effects of Different Components of Yoga: A Meta-SynthesisAbstract Traditional yoga encompasses a variety of practices, such as postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and ethical teachings. However, little is known about how different components of yoga contribute to its overall effect. In this meta-synthesis, we comprehensively summarized the current evidence [...] 3503 36330 |
Fructose Increases Uric Acid Contributing to Metabolic Syndrome - Herbal, Nutritional and Dietary Strategies to Reduce Uric AcidAbstract The metabolism of fructose by the liver produces uric acid and elevated serum uric acid levels are an independent risk factor for hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease. Fructose occurs in fruits and fruit juices, honey as well as in the sweeteners sucrose (common white sugar) [...] 3498 199318 |
The Roles of Inflammation, Oxidative Stress and the Gut-Brain Axis in Treatment Refractory Depression in Youth: Complementary and Integrative Medicine InterventionsAbstract Teen depression and suicide rates have risen despite conventional treatments. This article reviews adjunctive interventions that may improve outcomes. A search of the National Library of Medicine database used tailored searches with combinations of specific terms. Modern lifestyle is associated with [...] 3430 16348 |
The Effects of Aquatic Exercise on Cognitive Function: Systematic ReviewAbstract The objective of this brief systematic review was to examine the effects of aquatic exercise on cognitive function. Studies were identified using electronic databases, including PubMed, PsychInfo, Sports Discus and Google Scholar. In total, 13 articles met the inclusionary criteria. Among the 13 stu [...] 3342 15869 |
COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease-19): Traditional Chinese Medicine including Acupuncture for Alleviation – A Report from Wuhan, Hubei Province in Chinaby
Fengxia Liang
and
Gerhard Litscher
Abstract Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been used to prevent and alleviate epidemic diseases for hundreds of years. The combination of TCM and Western medicine can effectively reduce fever; alleviate cough, fatigue, diarrhoea and other symptoms of patients with mild COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease-19). [...] 3303 20602 |
New Paradigm in International Ear AcupunctureAbstract Background: In the international auriculotherapy practice there are relatively big differences in the exact localization of the same ear acupuncture point. On one hand, there are specialists who devote their efforts to find the active points. In that case it becomes intriguing that there may be anot [...] 3250 45609 |
Informatics and Artificial Intelligence Approaches that Promote Use of Integrative Health Therapies in Nursing Practice: A Scoping ReviewAbstract Integrative health (IH) therapies are increasingly used to manage health conditions, but barriers hindering nurses from offering IH therapies persist. Informatics and artificial intelligence (AI) approaches have potential to promote nurses’ professional use of IH therapies. The purposes [...] 3246 16090 |
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation for Insomnia - A Review of Current Data and Future ImplicationsAbstract Neuroimaging evidences point to the role of hyperarousal in the pathophysiology of insomnia. While actual treatments fail to directly target brain hyperarousal, emergent complementary therapies known as neuromodulation techniques aim to improve sleep in people with insomnia by targeting irregulariti [...] 3217 21591 |
Thai Ethnomedicinal Plants Used for Diabetes Treatmentby
Methee Phumthum
and
Henrik Balslev
Abstract Background: Diabetes is a metabolic disorder and a serious global health problem. Over 400 million people suffer from diabetes and it is estimated that the number will dramatically increase in the future. The cost of diabetes treatment for individual patients is very high. However [...] 3095 21905 |
Review of Curcumin and Its Different Formulations: Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic Interactionsby
Suchandra Goswami
,
Shivangi Saxena
,
Shalini Yadav
,
Diptendu Goswami
,
Koushik Brahmachari
,
Sruti Karmakar
,
Biswajit Pramanik
and
Sunil Brahmachari
Abstract Curcumin, the yellow principle of the Indian Turmeric, ‘Haldi’ has recently attracted renewed interest in the field of experimental medicine with pleiotropic activity. This review has emphasized three pharmaceutical studies of interest: the pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, and pharmacodynamics of cur [...] 3019 51941 |
Health Benefits of (Mindful) Self-Compassion Meditation and the Potential Complementarity to Mindfulness-Based Interventions: A Review of Randomized-Controlled TrialsAbstract Background: In this study, we performed a systematic review of randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) examining the health benefits of (mindful) self-compassion-based interventions (SCBIs) and studies which explicitly combine SCBIs and mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs). Based on the compelling evi [...] 2987 22968 |
Meditation as an Intervention for Health: A Framework for Understanding Meditation Researchby
Marcel Allbritton
and
Carrie Heeter
Abstract We propose a framework for understanding meditation that can support greater scientific rigor in reporting meditation research, and selecting meditation health interventions. There is no consistent and thorough framework for describing meditation research interventions. This impedes rigor of meditat [...] 2984 16086 |
Effectiveness of Aromatherapy in Alleviating Palliative Symptoms and Its Possible Side Effects: A Literature ReviewAbstract Palliative care is a steadily growing component of medicine that focuses on treating individuals with life-limiting diseases such as cancer. It aims at improving the quality of life and alleviating cancer-related symptoms, including anxiety, pain, dyspnea, cough, nausea/vomiting, and constipation, w [...] 2972 18621 |
The Energy of Energy PsychologyAbstract The vague or controversial use of the term 2964 40136 |
Auricular Acupuncture with Beads Supports Sustained Weight LossAbstract Obesity causes serious long-term health problems in people worldwide. Since the effect of dietary advice is possibly limited, weight loss can be a major challenge; therefore, additional weight control techniques may be beneficial. We conducted four experiments to evaluate if auricular acupuncture po [...] 2949 29942 |
An Initial Investigation of Neural Changes in Overweight Adults with Food Cravings after Emotional Freedom TechniquesAbstract Background: This pilot randomised clinical trial investigated the effect of Clinical Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on brain activation in response to food craving stimuli using functional magnetic resonance imaging. EFT is a brief stress reduction technique which involves stating a cognitive st [...] 2921 877772 |
Hypnosis for Clinical Pain Management: A Scoping Review of Systematic ReviewsAbstract There is a growing body of research evaluating the effects of hypnosis for the management of clinical pain. A summary of the recent systematic review would help understand the quality of evidence regarding the efficacy of hypnosis, and provide directions for future research. We conducted a scoping r [...] 2905 32918 |
Integrating Compassion into EMDR for PTSDby
Matthew Whalley
and
Deborah Lee
Abstract Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often involves feeling-states of shame and self-loathing. Traditional exposure-based treatments, which are effective for fear-based PTSD, are sometimes limited in effectiveness when working with these emotional experiences: clients with high levels of shame, gui [...] 2872 15346 |
Ashitaba (Angelica keiskei) Exerts Possible Beneficial Effects on Metabolic SyndromeAbstract Metabolic syndrome is a serious health condition comprising a combination of glucose metabolism disorder, high blood pressure and obesity. The main underlying risk factors for metabolic syndrome are abdominal obesity and insulin resistance. Various studies have shown that herbal medicines can effect [...] 2867 29275 |
Somatic Self-Compassion Training Reduces Perceived Stress, Internalized Shame, and Bodily Shame while Increasing Coping Self-efficacy and Self-compassionAbstract Somatic Self-Compassion® training is a newly developed trauma-informed self-compassion training that was designed to combine interoception and sensory modulation in order to teach individuals to more effectively cope with current and past stress. Thirty-two non-clinical adults across five cohorts pa [...] 2854 16850 |
What is the Current Evidence to Support the Use of Herbs and Supplements to Treat Mood and Anxiety Disorders?by
Megan Berberich
and
Bettina Bernstein
Abstract Background: Treatment of mood and anxiety disorders with supplements, herbs and nutraceuticals (dietary supplements) is at this point viewed as an integrative or alternative treatment, however these substances have been around for quite some time and are regarded as basic to the understanding of hum [...] 2842 23824 |
Is Self-Compassion Important for Health Care Practitioners?Abstract The cornerstone of health care practice is the provision of competent, compassionate care. Compassion is generally considered an important component in the provision of health care; however, self-compassion may be of equal importance for health care practitioners (HCP) to observe and develop. Self-c [...] 2793 17217 |
Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine Approaches to COVID-19: A Narrative ReviewAbstract Traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM) approaches to COVID-19 represent a paradigm shift from Western medicine, in that TCIM emphasizes prevention, encouraging wellness, and supporting health and recovery. A wide range of TCIM approaches exist: whole medical systems [...] 2722 15597 |
Similarities and Differences in East Asian Massage and Bodywork Therapies: A Critical Reviewby
Fernando Cabo
and
Isaac Aguaristi
Abstract Several manual bodywork therapies that originated in Asia are related to the theory and practice of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). One of the aims of these therapies is to stimulate specific points on the body called acupoints which are the same points in which needles are inser [...] 2713 15243 |
Prenatal Yoga and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomized-Control TrialAbstract Studies have demonstrated that new and expectant mothers experience increased levels of stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Though prenatal yoga is an effective mode of improving mental health during pregnancy, no research has evaluated its effect on mental health during times of extrem [...] 2668 18030 |
Expressive Arts for Grieving Youth: A Pilot ProjectAbstract The experience of loss due to death, illness, and social mitigation was inevitable during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental health services are chronically difficult to access in Canada, and this barrier is further exacerbated when trying to access certi [...] 2646 12891 |
Hypnosis for Resilienceby
Enrico Facco
Abstract The topic of resilience is of paramount importance. Although the term resilience was coined in the fields of physics and engineering, its use has spread to the fields of social sciences, biology, psychology, and psychiatry, as well as to the industry. Moreover, the term is now endowed with a wide ra [...] 2637 15859 |
The Beneficial and Adverse Effects of PhytoestrogensAbstract The most well-known phytoestrogens (flavonoids, isoflavonoids, lignans, coumestans, stilbenes, and prenylflavonoids) are isoflavonoids, which are important active ingredients in medicinal and food plants. They are highly abundant in the Fabaceae family. More than 1,000 types of isoflavonoids have be [...] 2619 21173 |
Developing Self-Compassion Online: Assessing the Efficacy and Feasibility of a Brief Online InterventionAbstract The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy and feasibility of a newly designed online self-compassion training programme for the general public. Two hundred and forty-nine participants were randomly assigned to have either immediate or delayed access to a four-week online self-compassion traini [...] 2597 21699 |
Assessing the Ability of Reiki Practitioners to Detect Human Energy FieldsAbstract Reiki is a form of energy healing that has gained popularity in the United States, but there remains skepticism about its scientific validity. This study examines the ability of Reiki practitioners (RP) to detect human energy fields (HEF). Volunteer RP were asked to identify the location of a human [...] 2592 30315 |
Mindfulness Based Therapies for Autoimmune Diseases and Related Symptomsby
J. Kim Penberthy
,
Dinesh Chhabra
,
Nina Avitabile
,
J. Morgan Penberthy
,
Ngan Le
,
Yiqin Roger Xu
,
Seara Mainor
,
Natalie Schiavone
,
Paul Katzenstein
,
Janet E Lewis
and
Leslie Hubbard
Abstract Over the past few decades, there have been minimal advances in effective new behavioral or psychotherapeutic interventions for people living with autoimmune diseases such as systematic lupus erythematosus. This is problematic due to the severe, debilitating and potentially life-threatening nature of [...] 2586 23018 |
CrossFit Participation and Medication Use: Observations from a UK Population SurveyAbstract Chronic diseases, responsible for 74% of global mortality, impose a substantial health burden. This study investigates the perceived effects of CrossFit, a form of functional training, on medication use in the UK population. The research aims to provide insights into how CrossFit might relate to med [...] 2579 16517 |
Homeopathy and Complementary Integrative Medicine, Dietary and Lifestyle Advices to Reduce Adverse-Effects of Anti-Cancer Therapy: A Cohort Study with Breast Cancer Patientsby
Elio Rossi
,
Cristina Noberasco
,
Marco Picchi
,
Mariella Di Stefano
,
Linda Nurra
,
Antonella Rossi
and
Leonardo Ventura
Abstract Background: To manage the adverse effects of anti-cancer treatment, the Homeopathic Clinic of Lucca collaborated with the oncology department of the the Health Unit Toscana North West Lucca and set up an Integrative Oncology Outpatient Unit in the Public Hospita [...] 2545 23489 |
Nutritional Interventions in Cancer Cachexia Prevention and TreatmentAbstract Cancer cachexia contributes to 30% of cancer-related deaths. There is currently no treatment or standard of care for cancer cachexia. Many nutritional interventions show promise for the treatment and or prevention of cachexia. Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids, protein and vitamins either alo [...] 2534 17765 |
Body-Mind Medicine Interventions in COVID-19 Place Confinement for Mental, Physical and Spiritual WellbeingAbstract The SARS-COV-2 virus has changed people’s lives and caused significant public health issues. The lockdown implemented by several governments across the globe has raised serious concerns on mental and physical wellbeing. Doctors, nurses and other COVID-19 frontline workers being put under [...] 2533 13845 |
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS): Precise Integration Between Neuroscience and Integrative MedicineAbstract Transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation (taVNS) is a non-invasive method that regulates the autonomic nervous system via electrical stimulation of the auricular branch of the vagus nerve. Recent literature demonstrates that taVNS can decrease systemic inflammation, attenuate emotional disor [...] 2531 10910 |
Can Laser Medicine and Laser Acupuncture be used for COVID-19? Selected Areas of the Current Scientific LiteratureAbstract The present moment lacks any reliable vaccine or treatment for the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the resultant disease COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease-2019). Laser medicine like photobiomodulation (PBM) or photodynamic therapy (PDT), and laser acupuncture may possess some potential to interact and relieve the [...] 2524 12856 |
Homeopathy and Cancer – Some Conceptual IssuesAbstract This paper explores some of the conceptual issues that arise when comparing homeopathy with the mainstream medical system, both in terms of their underpinning philosophies and in their treatment methods, and especially when applied to the problem of cancer. A review is under-taken of the key concept [...] 2519 39487 |
Meditation, Sleep, and PerformanceAbstract Meditation describes a large variety of traditions that are extremely variable, but all include the conscious focus or awareness of attention. By maintaining their attention, meditators experience both acute and long-term changes in physiology, anatomy, and cognitive performance. The literature show [...] 2516 34778 |
Child Life Specialists in Pediatric Hospital Careby
Kokila Jeyamurugan
and
Ratna B Basak
Abstract Child life specialists (CLS) are trained providers who form part of a pediatric multidisciplinary and pediatric palliative care team. Their role is invaluable to mitigate the stress and anxiety of children during hospitalization. They may use various strategies in children like play, art and music t [...] 2515 12850 |
Feasibility of a Functional Medicine Approach to Slowing Clinical Cognitive Decline in Patients over Age 55: A Multiple Case Study Reportby
Randolph James
,
Amy Lawson Moore
,
Dick M Carpenter II
,
Terissa Michele Miller
and
Christina Ledbetter
Abstract 2515 22882 |
Yoga: A Holistic Approach to Addiction Treatment and RecoveryAbstract Yoga is increasingly becoming a strategy for wellness in the United States. A 2016 survey found that nearly 37 million Americans practice yoga and an additional 12 million say they intend to try it in the coming year. Yoga is also being studied as an intervention for a number of physical [...] 2486 30191 |
Trauma in Schools: A Review of the Impact of Childhood Trauma and Assessment of a Potential InterventionAbstract According to the National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH), nearly 30 million children in the United States have experienced one or more types of significant childhood trauma. In the average public school, this statistic translates to as many as half of the students in a given teacher’s classroom. [...] 2472 20733 |
Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Response to Homeopathic Treatment of Psoriasisby
Divya Taneja
,
Madhumita Sadhukhan
,
Padmalaya Rath
,
Manas R Sarangi
,
Renu Mittal
,
Akshaya Kumar Prusty
,
Deepthi Gilla
,
Ashish Shivadikar
,
Birendra Rawat
,
Ravi Kumar Sadarla
,
Gurudev Choubey
,
Nidhi Mahajan
,
Renu Bala
,
Neha Kalra
,
Anupam Mukherjee
,
Anil Khurana
and
Raj K. Manchanda
Abstract Patients with psoriasis commonly opt for homeopathic treatment. However, no study has assessed the response to homeopathic treatment by using standardized disease-specific scales, and the findings are based on clinical assessments only. The objective of this stud [...] 2452 21228 |
Anxiety Improvement after Oncology Massageby
Danielle Gentile
,
Danielle Boselli
,
Matthew Flores
,
Susan Yaguda
,
Rebecca Greiner
,
Paulomi Campbell
and
Chasse Bailey-Dorton
Abstract Literature suggests Oncology Massage (OM) reduces anxiety. However, research is limited in large, diverse, nonexperimentally manipulated outpatient samples of cancer patients. The purpose of this study was to 1) describe OM visit patterns, 2) describe anxiety response to OM, and 3) determine if OM r [...] 2416 11695 |
Assessing the Impact of a Game-Centered Mobile App on Community-Dwelling Older Adults’ Health ActivationAbstract 2414 14202 |
Cluster Sets for Muscle Hypertrophy: A Short Review †by
Salvador Vargas-Molina
,
Jorge L. Petro
,
Diego A. Bonilla
,
Eneko Baz-Valle
,
Leandro Carbone
,
Roberto Cannataro
and
Javier Benítez-Porres
Abstract Cluster-set resistance training is focused on performance improvements of sports by increasing the repetition maximum, jump height, and efficiency in the sprint. In this commentary, we present relevant aspects to optimize the use of cluster training under the context of muscle hypertroph [...] 2414 38246 |
Healthcare Clowning: Use of Specific Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Hospitalized ChildrenAbstract Clowning has a varied tradition and a long history. Recently, clowns have been adopted in the medical setting with the aim of decreasing the negative emotions that can be experienced during hospitalization and medical procedures, as well as inducing positive feelings in patients, their relatives, an [...] 2408 14221 |
The Role of Massage in Bereavement: A Scoping Reviewby
Sarah Fogarty
and
Phillipa Hay
Abstract 2407 12213 |
Religious, and Ethno-Cultural Competence in Palliative and End-of-Life CareAbstract Cultural and religious competence is an essential component of palliative and end-of-life care. Because religious, ethnic and racial groups often differ in their values and preferences, including their attitudes toward palliative and end-of-life care, clinicians must maintain an [...] 2399 14143 |
Development of a Pediatric Integrative Oncology Program: Pearls, Barriers, and Future Directionsby
Allison Ast
,
Margaret Meyer
,
R. Elyse Heidelberg
,
Jennifer M. Allen
,
Amy Ly
and
Holly Spraker-Perlman
Abstract Children with cancer can experience intense suffering. Currently, despite our best efforts, symptoms associated with both cancer and its treatment result in physical, psychological, and emotional discomfort that can be difficult to manage with traditional Western medicine alone. Developing integrati [...] 2371 12633 |
Online Delivery of Emotional Freedom Techniques in the Treatment of Food Cravings and Weight Management: A Randomised Controlled TrialAbstract 2362 30337 |
A Potential Role of Coenzyme Q10 Deficiency in Severe SARS-CoV2 InfectionAbstract There is a dramatic need for extensive research into the predictors of severe infection with SARS-CoV2 and therapeutic options for infected people. People who suffer from severe illness and higher mortality display a pattern of having specific co-morbidities (diabetes, obesity, hypertension) and are [...] 2357 15707 |
Effect of Physical Exercise Training on Bullying and Depression in a Classroom: A Case ReportAbstract In a previous study conducted to assess the impact of physical exercise on the symptoms of depression and anxiety in preadolescents in the school environment, which included a subgroup of participants comprising eleven randomly selected teens (aged 9–11) and all enrolled in primary education, it was [...] 2353 11122 |
Leveraging Mindfulness to Build Resilience and Professional Quality of Life in Human Service Professionalsby
Andrew Hanna
and
Aileen M. Pidgeon
Abstract Objective: Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have shown promise in cultivating resilience and are widely accepted as efficacious in the treatment of a range of psychological disorders. This paper explores the feasibility of a Mindful-Awareness and Resilience Skills Training (MARST) program to e [...] 2346 16749 |
Auricular Interventions in Neurology: the Vascular Autonomic Signal ChallengeAbstract The Auricular approach to diagnostics and therapeutics has gained momentum over the last 15 years. Battlefield Acupuncture has taken on a life of its own and has been adopted into NATO and even been introduced into neonatal intensive care. It is time to take on the challenge of Auricular Medicine - [...] 2341 13378 |
Evaluating a 3-Week Model for Reducing Symptoms of Stress in Traumatised Youth Using the Trauma Tapping Technique (TTT) for Self-help: A Pilot TrialAbstract 2337 22916 |
Observational Study on Auriculotherapy in the Treatment of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: Preliminary Databy
Elisabetta Barbara Cortesi
,
Sonia Baccetti
,
Maria Valeria Monechi
,
Mariella Di Stefano
,
Barbara Cucca
,
Tommaso Conti
,
Antonella Traversi
,
Filippa Terranova
,
Roberto Montelatici
,
Sylvie Yvonne Barberousse
,
Federica Sabatini
,
Catia Vuono
,
Christian Bini
and
Marco Picchi
Abstract Introduction: Pain in musculoskeletal disorders is a common problem that involves high social and individual costs. Systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials show that a number of treatments usually applied in this field are not effective. On the other hand, there is clinical evidence of t [...] 2336 17418 |
States of Consciousness, the qEEG, and Noetic Snapshots of the Brain/Mind Interface: A Case Study of Hypnosis and Sidhi Meditationby
Ronald J. Pekala
and
Kevin Creegan
Abstract Noetic analysis is a methodology to quantify the mind during hypnosis, meditation, or other stimulus conditions/states of consciousness in a reliable and valid manner. The methodology uses retrospective phenomenological assessment (RPA) to comprehensively assess subjective experience. By having the [...] 2334 18104 |
Feasibility of a Meditation Video Game to Reduce Anxiety in College Studentsby
Paul A. Barclay
and
Clint A. Bowers
Abstract (1) Background: Meditation is a common intervention for college students suffering from issues with anxiety. Due to this popularity, several meditation-based video games have been released which can be used to supplement or motivate meditation practice. However, these tools are not often given scrut [...] 2331 33097 |
How Can Acupuncture Be Used in Treating Dementia?Abstract 2324 13086 |
Addressing Symptom Clusters with Complementary and Integrative Health Therapies in Palliative Care Populations: A Narrative ReviewAbstract Both palliative care (PC) and integrative medicine (IM) focus on the whole person to optimize wellbeing. Integrative palliative care combines the best of both approaches in relieving the distressing symptoms of serious illness and its treatment by combining evidence informed, pharmacological and non [...] 2323 12576 |
Acupuncture for Chemo-Related Nausea and Vomitingby
Carmelo Guido
,
Valentina Selmi
,
Cosimo Chelazzi
,
Giulia Borsotti
,
Rita Giachetti
,
Vittorio Limatola
,
Martina Sicurani
and
Angelo Raffaele De Gaudio
Abstract Background: In recent years, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) techniques have become very widespread; among these, acupuncture can play an important role in the treatment of adverse effects related to chemotherapy. This role has been recognized by the National Institutes of Health after [...] 2308 12208 |
Cancer and the Display of Lymph Nodes Using Potentized Remedies (Derivates of Iodine and Carbo Animalis)Abstract (1) Background: The article provides insight into the mode of the immune system acting hierarchically when administering potentized remedies. Occasionally, this can be best seen in severe cases as available with cancer.
(2) Methods: The careful anamnesis and subsequent prescription is based on Jan S [...] 2302 45998 |
Applications of Energy Psychology in Addressing the Psychological Roots of IllnessAbstract The impact of psychological factors on illness is, in recent years, being biochemically mapped. The subspecialties of psychosomatic medicine, health psychology, psychoneuroimmunology, and integrative medicine work with mind and body in concert to promote health and healing. A specialized set of mind [...] 2295 134925 |
Ketogenic Diet and Healthby
Jordin Lane
and
Kevin R. Fontaine
Abstract Carbohydrate-restricted ketogenic diets (KD) were introduced in the mid-19th century as a weight loss method with a resurgence of its use in epilepsy treatment in the 1920’s. Research conducted over the last several years provides evidence that KD’s can confer beneficial effects for several chronic [...] 2292 15674 |
Miraculous Healings of Chronic Lyme disease, Fibromyalgia and Sarcoidosis without the Use of Pharmaceuticals or AntibioticsAbstract While “miraculous healings” of various disease states have been scientifically reported previously, the exact mechanism, which allow for these seeming miracles or spontaneous remissions is poorly understood. [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15] By contrast, the mechanism of action underlying the “m [...] 2278 22214 |
Modernization of Acupuncture Education in Europe and China: A Report from Austriaby
Daniela Litscher
and
Gerhard Litscher
Abstract The present report deals with some current important aspects of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) education and practice in Europe and China. The data and facts are based on a lecture of one of the authors (G.L.) prepared for a conference in Wuhan about acupuncture education in Europe, and lectures [...] 2262 24857 |
Integrating Mindfulness and Physical Exercises for Medical Students: A Systematic Reviewby
Marcus A. Henning
,
Tae Joo Park
,
Fiona Moir
,
Chris Krägeloh
,
Christopher Mysko
,
Jennifer Hobson
and
Craig S. Webster
Abstract Background: The purpose of this systematic review was to appraise the empirical evidence pertaining to medical students and the integration of mindfulness and physical exercise regimens. Methods: A systematic review was undertaken. Five databases were used to survey the salient literature. Results: [...] 2261 12525 |
Increase in Electrodermal Activity on Acupuncture Points of Lymphatic, Lung, Nervous, Endocrine and Heart Meridians after Running Exercise, a Single Case StudyAbstract Background: Electrodermal measurement of acupuncture points has been correlated to physiologic and pathologic conditions with clinical and laboratory studies. Emerging evidence indicates that in addition to therapeutic effect, acupuncture points may also have diagnostic properties. However, physiolo [...] 2253 17139 |
Improving Tolerance and Compliance of New Targeted Therapies with Homeopathy: A Major Challenge in OncologyAbstract The application of targeted therapies (TT) in oncology has prolonged survivals and even enabled complete remission of cancers previously considered incurable. With small therapeutic indices, the reduction in dosage or spacing out of the doses of TT due to side effects, represents a significant loss [...] 2246 13713 |
The Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Depressive Symptoms and Quality of Life: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trialsby
Jonathan Manh Dang
,
Luma Bashmi
,
Stephen Meeneghan
,
Janet White
,
Rebecca Hedrick
,
Jelena Djurovic
,
Brigitte Vanle
,
Dennis Nguyen
,
Jonathan Almendarez
,
Paula Ravets
,
Yasmine Gohar
,
Sophia Hanna
,
Itai Danovitch
and
Waguih William IsHak
Abstract Background: An increasing number of patients and practitioners are using mindfulness meditation programs despite uncertainty about the evidence supporting these programs’ health benefits. Aim: To review the current evidence on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) on depressive [...] 2236 12861 |
A Scoping Literature Review on Compassion-Focused Therapy for Individuals with Intellectual DisabilityAbstract Individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) are at a higher risk of shame and self-criticism and tend to make downward social comparisons. Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) is commonly used to address these issues in the general population, however, information on the adaptability and effectivene [...] 2234 124430 |
Dance/Movement Therapy and Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: A Reflection of Clinical Practices and Historyby
Karolina Bryl
and
Jacelyn Biondo
Abstract Dance/movement therapy (DMT) is a strengths-based approach to psychotherapy that uses dance and movement as the primary form of communication, while emphasizing the movement relationship in addition to verbal dialogue. Positive and negative symptomatology of a diagnosis on the schizophrenia spectrum [...] 2233 22173 |
Therapeutic Musical Scales: Theory and PracticeAbstract Using musical scales in a therapeutic key is one of the fundamental music therapy techniques of the Yoga of Sound (Nāda Yoga). The practice consists of singing particular sound formulas (scales), which are devised on a logical mathematical basis formed by specific musical intervals. Thes [...] 2232 16262 |
Participation in an Online Prenatal Mindfulness- Relationship-Based (PMRB) Program: Outcomes for Maternal Mindfulness, Mental Health, Interoception, and Mother-Infant Relationship during Pregnancy and Post-PartumAbstract This feasibility study sought to investigate the impact of an online 9-session Prenatal Mindfulness Relationship-Based (PMRB) group treatment program upon maternal mental health (depression, anxiety, and stress), interoception, and mother-infant relationship during pregnancy and post-partum. The stu [...] 2232 13334 |
Mindful Self-Compassion and Adult Learner Retention in Post-Compulsory EducationAbstract Background: Adult learners often engage in formal education because they want to create changes in their lives and are determined to succeed in their chosen field. However, they also come with emotional "baggage" of early educational experiences, frequently have to deal with a multitude of [...] 2230 14863 |
Pain in Oncology, Reality and Paradox of Homeopathic CareAbstract Background: After fatigue, pain is one of the major complaints from cancer patients. Regular use of Class 1 analgesics may cause side effects and is not always sufficient to relieve pain. Homeopathy is the complementary and integrative medicine most frequently used in France in supportive care in on [...] 2222 26560 |
Exploring the Rationale for the Use of the Ketogenic Diet in the Treatment of Mental Health DisordersAbstract 2219 14545 |
A Review of Factors Affecting the Acute Exercise-Cognition Relationship in Children and AdolescentsAbstract It is well documented that an acute bout of exercise has a positive effect on subsequent cognitive function in children and adolescents. However, the effect of: the exercise characteristics (i.e. intensity, duration and modality), the cognitive domain assessed, and moderating variables (such as the [...] 2212 12956 |
Treatment Choices and Healthcare Services Utilization Amongst Lumbosacral Radiculopathy Patients: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trialby
Ryan S. Wexler
,
Natasha Parman
,
Devon J. Fox
,
Danielle ZuZero
,
Anand Parikshak
,
Sophia Kwin
,
Austin R. Thompson
,
Hans L. Carlson
,
Thomas Kern
,
Scott D. Mist
,
Ryan Bradley
,
Heather Zwickey
and
Courtney K. Pickworth
Abstract Lumbosacral radicular pain (LRP) is a common sequelae of low back pain, the world’s leading cause of years lived with disability. LRP typically causes numbness, weakness, and tingling into the lower extremity and is associated with high rates of pain and impaired function. Despite its prev [...] 2202 5644 |
Potentially Beneficial Effects of St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) in Patients with Metabolic SyndromeAbstract St. John’s wort (SJW), or Hypericum perforatum, is a perennial herb that is used to treat depression in several countries. Based on the available evidence, it can be hypothesized that SJW would also have beneficial prophylactic and therapeutic effects in patients with me [...] 2202 17075 |
Unexpected Long Survival of a Patient with Polycythemia Veraby
Michael Frass
and
Katharina Gaertner
Abstract This case reports of a 71-year-old patient with polycythemia vera (PCV). Homeopathic treatment began 15 years after his diagnosis at the age of 51. The frequency of phlebotomies was lowered significantly after the start of the homeopathic treatment; the patient survived another 16 years without chem [...] 2200 33242 |
Promoting Advance Care Planning for Persons with Dementia: Study Protocol for the LEAD (Life-Planning in Early Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias) Clinical TrialAbstract Due to the insidious progression of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), surrogate decision-makers typically make medical and long-term-care decisions for a care recipient, most often a family care partner. Unfortunately, many care recipient/care partner dyads have failed to eng [...] 2196 10544 |
Obesity and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver - Therapies in Ayurvedic MedicinesAbstract Ayurveda is an ancient Indian medicinal practice. The present review includes translational research characterizing obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
We reviewed published research on improving function through Ayurvedic medicine by searchi [...] 2195 20937 |
Stakeholder Perceptions of Dignity Therapy for Children and Young People with Life-Limiting and Life-Threatening Conditions in the UKAbstract In palliative and end of life care settings supporting people to make sense of their lives is as important as managing disease symptoms. Dignity Therapy is a validated psychotherapeutic intervention designed to bring about a sense of meaning and purpose for individuals at the end of life. Dignity Th [...] 2193 13630 |
Emotional Freedom Techniques for Food Cravings in Overweight Adults: A Comparison of Treatment Lengthby
Peta Stapleton
and
Hannah Chatwin
Abstract (1) Background: Because patients vary in their response to treatment, including adherence, the effect of treatment length in the use of EFT on food cravings was examined by comparing two studies in order to ascertain if shorter programs are as effective. This may then impact treatment adherence and [...] 2191 11384 |
A Review of the Efficacy of Yoga and Meditation-Based Interventions for Rheumatoid Arthritisby
Alexandra Koulouris
,
Kathleen Dorado
,
Christina McDonnell
,
Robert R. Edwards
and
Asimina Lazaridou
Abstract Background: This paper presents a review of the evidence regarding the efficacy and impact of Yoga and mindfulness with meditation among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Patients who suffer from RA express a variety of symptoms that negatively impact their physical functioning and performanc [...] 2189 12885 |
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