(ISSN 2573-4393)
OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine is an international peer-reviewed Open Access journal published quarterly online by LIDSEN Publishing Inc. It covers all evidence-based scientific studies on integrative, alternative and complementary approaches to improving health and wellness.
Topics contain but are not limited to:
The journal publishes a variety of article types: Original Research, Review, Communication, Opinion, Comment, Conference Report, Technical Note, Book Review, etc.
There is no restriction on paper length, provided that the text is concise and comprehensive. Authors should present their results in as much detail as possible, as reviewers are encouraged to emphasize scientific rigor and reproducibility.
Special Issue
Integrative Medicine: Exploring Homeopathy and Complementary Therapies
Submission Deadline: October 31, 2026 (Open) Submit Now
Guest Editor
Bruno Galeazzi, MD
Specialist in Internal medicine, MFHom Integrative Medicine Clinic, Bassano del Grappa, Italy
Research Interests: Internal medicine; homeopathy; integrative medicine
About This Topic
This special issue focuses on the role of homeopathy and traditional and complementary therapies in the conceptual field of integrative medicine, exploring how these therapies can promote patients' health and well-being. The special issue will focus on the scientific basis and effects of complementary treatments such as homeopathy, acupuncture, and herbal therapy in chronic diseases, pain management, mental health, and overall health promotion.
Keywords
Integrative medicine; homeopathy; complementary therapies; alternative medicine; chronic disease management; pain management; mental health; herbal medicine; acupuncture; patient-centered care; scientific evidence; clinical efficacy; holistic health; traditional therapies; health promotion; personalized treatment
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted through the LIDSEN Submission System. Detailed information on manuscript preparation and submission is available in the Instructions for Authors. All submitted articles will be thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process and will be processed following the Editorial Process and Quality Control policy. Upon acceptance, the article will be immediately published in a regular issue of the journal and will be listed together on the special issue website, with a label that the article belongs to the Special Issue. LIDSEN distributes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License in an open-access model. The authors own the copyright to the article, and the article can be free to access, distribute, and reuse provided that the original work is correctly cited.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). Research articles and review articles are highly invited. Authors are encouraged to send the tentative title and abstract of the planned paper to the Editorial Office (icm@lidsen.com) for record. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Editorial Office.
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Publication
Safety and Genoprotective Effects of an 8-Herb Tea–ESSIAC Versus Mate Cocido, An Ilex paraguariensis InfusionAbstract ESSIAC tea is a traditional multi-herb infusion or decoction widely used by cancer patients as a complementary therapy. Originally employed in traditional Ojibwa medicine, it was later reformulated by a Canadian nurse. The classic ESSIAC infusion contains four main botanicals: burdock root (Arctium lappa), Turkish rhubarb [...] |
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