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OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine , Volume 4 , Issue 2 (2019)
Pages: 229
Published: November 2019
(This book is a printed edition that was published in OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine)
Cover story: This work was developed in the Center of Integrated Medicine of Pitigliano and Manciano Hospital, which is part of the public Health service of Tuscany. The work ascertained that the response to ictus rehabilitation conducted together with conventional rehabilitation and homeopathy and acupuncture, is significantly improved compared to conventional rehabilitation therapy alone. View this paper.
Volume 4,Issue 2
Case Series of Multiple Health Benefits in Those Undertaking Extended Qigong Practice as a Complementary Self-care Practice in an Outpatient Pain ClinicAbstract Background: Qigong, traditional Chinese mind-body practices, is currently receiving increasing attention with exploration of what it is and what it does. Common elements include postures and movement, attention to breathing, and mental instructions. There is a growing literature on the health benefi [...] |
Experimental Effects of Acute Exercise in Attenuating Concurrent Memory InterferenceAbstract Acute exercise may enhance episodic memory recall, or the retrospective recall of an event or episode due to exercise-induced neuronal excitability and ensuing long-term potentiation. Of interest to this paper is the potential effects of acute exercise on memory interference, when the interfering st [...] |
Preliminary Long-Term Results of Homeopathic Treatment of Atopic Diseases in Adult PatientsAbstract Aim: To study the effect of homeopathic treatment on adult patients with atopic diseases visited at the Homeopathic Clinic of Lucca (Italy) and long-term evolution of the disease over approximately an 8-year period.
Materials and Methods: Data derive from an observational longitudinal study carried [...] |
Doing Brief Work, Slowly: Compassion as Intervention in Behavioral Medicineby
Ron Dolgin
and
Matthew Davis
Abstract Integration of behavioral health consultants and specialists into medical settings has accelerated the development of evidenced-based practices for an array of problems and concerns common to behavioral medicine. Though these treatments have shown to be beneficial for those that engage in protocols, [...] |
Compassion in Preregistration Nurse Education: An Integrated Reviewby
Pras Ramluggun
and
Sanj Nathoo
Abstract The evolving, dynamic and challenging healthcare landscape requires that the art and science of nursing equip preregistration nursing students (PNS) with the knowledge and skills to positively respond to these changes. Central to PNS’ ability to demonstrate competence in the fundamentals of nursing [...] |
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 [...] |
Auriculotherapy for Intractable Hiccups-A Case Reportby
Gary Stanton
Abstract A 16 year old girl was evaluated for intractable hiccups for 6 six months, with a prior negative clinical and laboratory evaluation, and without any improvement with a variety of folk and medicinal
therapies. A single treatment session of auriculotherapy produced a full clinical remission. |
The Landscape of Current Meditation Research: An Overview to the Special Issue on 'Health Benefits of Meditation'by
Soo Liang Ooi
and
Sokcheon Pak
Abstract The Landscape of Current Meditation Research: An Overview to the Special Issue on “Health Benefits of Meditation” |
Highlights of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Nervous System Conditions: An Interview with Dr. James David Adams, Jr.Abstract Highlights of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Nervous System Conditions: An Interview with Dr. James David Adams, Jr. |
Meditation, Sleep, and Performanceby
Bruce O'Hara
and
Lauren Guerriero
Abstract 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 sh [...] |
The Link(s) between Compassion and Healingby
Kristi Kanel
Abstract While it may seem intuitive to suggest that compassion aids in the healing process, there is actual evidence to support that compassion changes physiology, which in turns affects emotional and physical healing. The focus of this opinion paper is on the use of compassion between health care provider [...] |
Lifestyles and Complementary Medicine: A Survey in the Region of Tuscanyby
Mariella Di Stefano
,
Sonia Baccetti
,
Elio Rossi
,
Maria Valeria Monechi
,
Barbara Cucca
,
Sergio Segantini
,
Elisabetta Barbara Cortesi
,
Fabio Voller
,
Eleonora Fanti
,
Alice Berti
and
Stefano Bravi
Abstract Background: According to the international literature, users of Complementary Medicine (CM), Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) and Complementary and Integrative Medicine (CIM) are more active, less overweight and have healthier lifestyles.
Aim: To evaluate the lifestyle of patients of CM [...] |
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 [...] |
Integrative Cancer Therapy with Special Focus on Add-On Homeopathy: The Experience at Lienz HospitalAbstract Homeopathy can be well integrated into a complementary oncology concept. However, the existing scientific evidence concerning homeopathy should be presented more transparently, and improved by performing randomized placebo-controlled studies with sufficient patient numbers. An ongoing multicenter st [...] |
The Role of Self-Compassion in Recovery from Substance Use Disordersby
Gila Chen
Abstract (1) 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 pr [...] |
Compassion in Medicine – A Psychiatric Physician’s ViewAbstract There are several definitions of sympathy, empathy, and compassion on the internet. I have chosen the above definitions to emphasize their salient differences, for the following reason: In medical school, in the early 1960s, we were taught not to sympathize with patients, but to empathize: By emp [...] |
Integrated Medicine Strongly Improves Post-Stroke Rehabilitative Performance in a Public Health Facility in Italyby
Simonetta Bernardini
,
Francesca Bechini
,
Giulia Braccesi
,
Franco Cracolici
,
Rosaria Ferreri
,
Roberto Pulcri
and
Andrea Serafini
Abstract Background - Since 2011, the Tuscany Regional Authority has been funding the use of Integrated Medicine (IM) in a clinical setting in Pitigliano Hospital, with the aim of testing the true efficacy of complementary and alternative medicine(CAM) in a hospital setting. The clinical setting also compris [...] |
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). The homeopathic treatment began 15 years after the diagnosis at the age of 51. The frequency of phlebotomies could be lowered significantly after the start of the homeopathic treatment, the patient survived another 16 years wit [...] |
The Process of Integration of Complementary Medicines in Public Healthcare Service of Tuscany (Italy)Abstract Background. Complementary Medicine (CM) is being increasingly used by European citizens in order to increase their overall health state and wellbeing, as well as to treat various illnesses and diseases.
Aim. Describe the pathway and results of the integration process of complementary medicines in t [...] |
Comparison of Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia between Zen-meditation and Control GroupsAbstract (1) Background: This research is aimed to develop new methods to investigate the cardiorespiratory interaction of Zen-meditation practitioners (Zen-meditation group) and healthy ordinary young people (control group) by quantitatively evaluating the respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) behavior.
(2) Me [...] |
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