Auricular Interventions in Neurology: the Vascular Autonomic Signal Challenge
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Volume 3,Issue 2
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 - [...] |
The Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Depressive Symptoms and Quality of Life: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trialsby
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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 [...] |
A Multi-modal Intervention after Stroke: The Caregiver Experienceby
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Abstract (1) Background: The Merged Yoga and Occupational Therapy intervention (MY-OT) focused on post-stroke fall prevention for the individual with stroke and included their caregivers in the 8-week intervention.
(2) Methods: The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to quantitatively assess changes in [...] |
Healthcare Clowning: Use of Specific Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Hospitalized ChildrenAbstract Clowning has a varied tradition and a long history. Recently, clowns have entered the medical setting and this has become an appreciated approach aimed at decreasing the negative emotions that can be experienced during hospitalization and medical procedures, as well as inducing positive feelings in [...] |
Dietary Supplements in Dyslipidemiaby
![]() ![]() Abstract Lifestyle and dietary interventions can have a significant impact on patients with dyslipidemia and should be encouraged with the use of dietary supplements. With new research, there is evidence that using dietary supplements, specifically nutraceuticals can be helpful for cholesterol management. Fo [...] |
Leveraging Mindfulness to Build Resilience and Professional Quality of Life in Human Service Professionalsby
![]() ![]() 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 [...] |
Mindfulness Meditation in College Students to Advance Health EquityAbstract Purpose
High levels of mindfulness correspond with some positive health behaviors such as exercise participation, fruit and vegetable intake, and effective stress management. This study provided mindfulness meditation during an academic semester to a group of predominantly minority college student [...] |
How Can Acupuncture Be Used in Treating Dementia?Abstract (1) Background: Dementia erodes the quality of life of patients and their caregivers, and the growing dementia population threatens public finance in the health and social services. In addition to formal medical treatments, complementary and alternative medicine is applicable to dementia, in which a [...] |
Application of Additive Homeopathy in Cancer PatientsAbstract Oncologic patients are often suffering from side effects of conventional therapy such as chemotherapy, radiation and/or surgery. In order to support those patients, additive complementary medicine, such as homeopathy might be helpful. Several case reports as well as studies report beneficial effects [...] |
Miraculous Healings of Chronic Lyme disease, Fibromyalgia and Sarcoidosis without the Use of Pharmaceuticals or AntibioticsAbstract The prevalence of chronic disease seen in the world today is actually due to the failure of our present knowledge base and its inability to discover the root cause of many disease states. Three seemingly unrelated case presentations - Fibromyalgia, chronic Lyme disease and Sarcoidosis are presented [...] |
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