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{"title":"A polyherbal formulation containing Justicia pectoralis Jacq., Achyrocline satureioides (Lam.) DC., and Eclipta prostrata (L.) L. helped reducing symptom intensity during and after Covid-19 infection: a retrospective, uncontrolled observational study","authors":"Fábio Carmona, Lucas Chaves, Fabiana Cardoso Tardelli do Nascimento, Débora Simone Sales, B. Bertoni, Gustavo Henrique Teixeira Pinto, Pedro de Pádua Amatto Goulart, A. Pereira","doi":"10.1016/j.aimed.2023.07.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aimed.2023.07.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7343,"journal":{"name":"Advances in integrative medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83736770","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among clients with diabetes at Mzuzu Central Hospital in Malawi: A cross-sectional study","authors":"LusekeroMboma Munthali, Enalla Thombozi, B. Mbakaya","doi":"10.1016/j.aimed.2023.07.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aimed.2023.07.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7343,"journal":{"name":"Advances in integrative medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84947546","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"BENEFITS FROM a Plant-Based Diet, Intermittent Fasting and Aspects of Ayurvedic Nutrition IN Rheumatoid Arthritis – a Case Report","authors":"A. Hartmann, K. Karberg, C. Kessler","doi":"10.1016/j.aimed.2023.07.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aimed.2023.07.003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7343,"journal":{"name":"Advances in integrative medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72380805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Use of Bach flower remedies in children and adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"Fernanda Nascimento de Oliveira, Cristina E. Okuyama, Audrey de Souza Marquez, K. Fernandes, Paulo Victor Carpaneze Dalaqua, Andréia Cristina Feitosa do Carmo, F. C. Branco-Barreiro","doi":"10.1016/j.aimed.2023.07.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aimed.2023.07.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7343,"journal":{"name":"Advances in integrative medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74159017","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Characteristics of the research literature on herbal medicines corresponding with herbal supplements yielding the highest total sales: A bibliometric analysis","authors":"Jeremy Y. Ng ,&nbsp;Swati Anant ,&nbsp;Nandana D. Parakh","doi":"10.1016/j.aimed.2023.05.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aimed.2023.05.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Herbal medicines are frequently utilized for healthcare purposes. Due to their increased use globally, it is essential to understand the characteristics of the research literature published on this topic.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Search strategies were informed by the top-selling herbal supplements from the 2020 HerbalGram Market Report. The Natural Medicines database was used to identify and record the most common terms used to refer to the herbs listed in the market report. Searches were run on Scopus on August 02, 2021, and all results were exported on the same day to avoid discrepancies due to database updates. Bibliometric data were collected, including information on total number of publications, publications per year, number of authors and journals, open access status, document type, author affiliations, most highly published authors, institutional affiliations, funding sponsors, country of publication, and most highly cited publications. VOSViewer, a software tool, was used to construct and visualize bibliometric networks.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>A total of 42,385 articles published by 92,814 unique authors between 1827 and 2021 were obtained. An overall upward trend was observed in the number of publications, with the most widely researched herbal medicines being wheatgrass, turmeric, barley and garlic. The most productive countries were the United States (n = 6957) and China (n = 5426).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>A continuous upward trend was identified with respect to the volume of research literature published about this subset of herbal medicines. Due to the projected increase of the use of these medicines, future research should examine and analyse the characteristics of emerging publications in this field.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7343,"journal":{"name":"Advances in integrative medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49710123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Australian reflexology workforce: A descriptive secondary-analysis from the PRACI practice-based research network","authors":"Harriet Gibson ,&nbsp;Amie Steel ,&nbsp;Jon Adams","doi":"10.1016/j.aimed.2023.05.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aimed.2023.05.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>This study provides the first detailed empirical examination of the reflexology profession and reflexology practice in Australia.</p></div><div><h3>Design</h3><p>Secondary analysis of the Practitioner Research And Collaboration Initiative (PRACI) online baseline workforce survey and practice-specific manual therapy follow-up survey.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>The baseline survey collected data about participant sociodemographics, practitioner and professional characteristics, and clinical special interest areas. The Follow up survey provided more information about practice behaviours including participant use of diagnostic and therapeutic tools. Responses from both surveys were linked and the data were analysed for descriptive statistics. Bivariate analyses tested the association between practitioner characteristics across two subgroups: those participants with both a reflexology and massage qualification; and those with a reflexology qualification but no massage qualification.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p><span>The baseline survey was completed by 128 reflexologists and 74 (57.8 %) of the baseline respondents completed the secondary practice-specific manual therapy survey. Substantially more females (86.7 %) completed the survey and the mean age of participants was 53.1 years (SD 10.4). A diverse range of clinical interest topics were disclosed. Most frequent were general health and wellbeing (81.3 %) and musculoskeletal complaints (78.1 %). </span>Digestive disorders<span> (68.0 %), women’s health complaints (66.4 %), endocrine conditions (64.8 %), pain (64.8 %) and allergies (60.2 %) were also commonly identified as clinical interest areas. Participants with a reflexology qualification only reported a lower hourly rate, less new clients per month and less days in clinical practice compared to other participants. They also reported discussing diet and nutrition, exercise prescription, nutritional supplements less often than other participants.</span></p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Reflexology is a manual therapy with a broad range of applications that ay support many health conditions. This study highlights the important priority areas for the Australian reflexology profession to ensure sustainability of their workforce into the future.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7343,"journal":{"name":"Advances in integrative medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49732603","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Successful pregnancy of a woman with PCOS after intervention with cyclic meditation – A case report","authors":"K.S. Lakshmi ,&nbsp;M. Fathima Jebin ,&nbsp;V. Venugopal ,&nbsp;K. Maheshkumar","doi":"10.1016/j.aimed.2023.05.007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aimed.2023.05.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Traditional Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) therapy usage for treating infertility has increased in the recent times. However the scientific documented evidence of mind-body interventions such as yoga and meditation on women with infertility still remains largely unexplored.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>We report a case of 25-year-old female with PCOS and infertility, unable to conceive for the past two years. Regular practice of cyclic meditation was given four days a week for 4 months.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The patient started practicing cyclic meditation for a duration of 35 min, four times a week for a period of four month, from the 5th day of menstruation. In the fourth month, she missed her periods on the expected day, after a delay of 20 days, she got menses which lasted for 5 days. After that, for the next month, again she missed her period and this time she was tested positive for pregnancy on the 35th day from the last menstrual period (LMP).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Regular practice of cyclic meditation could have a positive impact in women with secondary infertility due to PCOS. However, future studies with experimental study design is required to warrant our current findings.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7343,"journal":{"name":"Advances in integrative medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49761315","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Predictors of herbal medicine use in Ashanti Region of Ghana","authors":"James Afriyie ,&nbsp;Akwasi Kumi-Kyereme","doi":"10.1016/j.aimed.2023.05.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aimed.2023.05.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>To determine the predictors of herbal medicine use among adults in Ashanti Region of Ghana.</p></div><div><h3>Method</h3><p>A cross sectional study<span> design was employed to obtain data from 910 adults using a questionnaire. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the predictors of herbal medicine use.</span></p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Majority of the respondents (73.7%) had used herbal medicine within 1 year prior to the survey. Living in a district (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 2893, CI: 1.646 −5076, <em>p</em> &lt; .001) and being older than 20 years were the factors that predicted use of herbal medicine. The other predictors included having the opinion that herbal medicines work very well (AOR= 6.072, CI: 3.237 – 11.386, <em>p</em> &lt; .001) or work somehow (AOR= 3.525, CI: 1.885 – 6.591, <em>p</em> &lt; .001), and having the belief that one could definitely (AOR= 5.084, CI: 2.952 – 8.754, <em>p</em> &lt; .001) or maybe (AOR= 2.034, CI: 1.186 – 3.487, <em>p</em> = .01) use herbal medicine with ease.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>The study observed a high prevalence of herbal medicine use in the Ashanti region of Ghana particularly among those living in the districts and those older than 20 years of age. Predictors of herbal medicine use include positive perception of efficacy and ease of use. This highlights a need for public engagement via all forms of media on the possible implications of the safety and efficacy of herbal medicines.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7343,"journal":{"name":"Advances in integrative medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49732569","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"What will the future of Integrative Medicine look like? Better acknowledgement of and engagement with global health priorities","authors":"Jon Wardle","doi":"10.1016/j.aimed.2023.05.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aimed.2023.05.008","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7343,"journal":{"name":"Advances in integrative medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49710164","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Efficacy of a prebiotic formulation for treatment of functional constipation and associated gastrointestinal symptoms in adults: A randomised controlled trial","authors":"Elizabeth Steels ,&nbsp;Rene Erhardt ,&nbsp;Joanna E. Harnett ,&nbsp;Vanessa Vigar ,&nbsp;Kathryn J. Steadman","doi":"10.1016/j.aimed.2023.05.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aimed.2023.05.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>Functional constipation is the result of a complex interplay between the gastrointestinal tract, the gut microbiome, the nervous system, along with diet and lifestyle factors. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a prebiotic formulation containing plant-based extracts rich in dietary fibre and polyphenols in the management of functional constipation and associated gastrointestinal symptoms.</p></div><div><h3>Design</h3><p>This 3-week randomised controlled study assessed the effect of a prebiotic formulation (6 g powder taken in water twice daily), by comparison with a capsule designed to have minimal effect on gastrointestinal function, on indicators of bowel health in healthy adults with low fibre intake and meeting the Rome IV criteria for functional constipation.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Participants were informed that they may receive one of two products, either a powder or a capsule, both of which contained prebiotics. The primary outcome was change in frequency of complete spontaneous bowel movements. Secondary outcomes assessed were gastrointestinal symptoms, quality of life and mood using the PAC-SYM, PAC-QoL, and DASS-21. Safety and tolerability were also assessed.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>There was a significant improvement in bowel movements (p &lt; 0.001) and improved stool consistency (p &lt; 0.01) in participants taking the prebiotic powder formulation compared to those taking the capsule. Accompanying this was a significant reduction in overall gastrointestinal symptoms (p &lt; 0.001) including abdominal (p &lt; 0.001), rectal (p = 0.004) and stool (p = 0.002) symptoms, and a significant improvement in quality of life (p 0.001). There was a significant reduction in mean score for depression, anxiety, and stress for participants in both groups, which indicated a significant improvement in mood during the study that was unrelated to bowel function.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>The results showed that the prebiotic powder formulation taken twice per day for 21 days was effective in reducing clinical symptoms of functional constipation in individuals reporting a low fibre intake.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7343,"journal":{"name":"Advances in integrative medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49732610","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}