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{"title":"Effect of Sanguinaria canadensis Tincture Associated to a Chewing Gum on the Bacterial Biofilm","authors":"A. B. S. Moretti, R. C. Abdo, J. Carvalho, M. Machado, S. M. B. Silva","doi":"10.2174/1876391X00901010097","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1876391X00901010097","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the Sanguinaria canadensis tincture associated to a chewing gum regarding to dental plaque score (O'Leary) and Streptococcus CUFs. Forty eight students of the University Jose do Rosario Vellano - Brazil took part in this double blind, placebo control study, with ages ranging from 18 to 25 years old, patterned into three groups: placebo group; Sanguinaria canadensis 2.1 mg/day, and Sanguinaria canadensis 4.2 mg/day. Chewing gums were used three times a day for ten days. During the first phase of the study, the chewing gum action was evaluated on dental plaque already installed and in the second phase its action was analyzed on the forming plaque. The results showed statistically significant differences among group I in the first and second phases of the study (p < 0.05 Anova One Way - Tukey Test, t student). The results related to the number of Streptococcus sp. showed statistically sig- nificant differences among groups I, II and III, with 0, 5, 15 and 30 minutes after using the chewing gums (p < 0.01 t Stu- dent test), These values suggest that Sanguinaria canadensis associated to a chewing gum decreased significantly dental plaque scores and number of Streptococcus sp. when compared to placebo chewing gums.","PeriodicalId":89728,"journal":{"name":"The open complementary medicine journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"97-101"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68129072","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":"A Comparison of Antinociceptive Activity of Mycelial Extract from ThreeSpecies of Fungi of Basidiomycetes","authors":"Chunchao Han","doi":"10.2174/1876391X00901010073","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1876391X00901010073","url":null,"abstract":"The antinociceptive activity of mycelial extract from fermented mushroom of Ganoderma lucidumCoprinus comatus and Grifola frondosa were studied in this paper. The writhing test, formalin test and hot-plate test were used to evaluate the antinociceptive activity of the acetone extracts of the three Species of Fungi of Basidiomycetes in the study respectively. The extract of Ganoderma lucidum inhibited in a dose-dependent manner the acetic acid-induced abdominal constrictions in mice (p<0.05). Also both phases of the response were significantly inhibited in the formalin test (p<0.05). In the hot-plate test, results showed that extract of Ganoderma lucidum significantly inhibited the reaction time to thermal stimuli at 30, 60, and 90 min (p<0.05). The preliminary toxicologic study demonstrated the safety of it. However the ex- tract from fermented mushroom of Coprinus comatus and Grifola frondosa did not show significantly expectative antino- ciceptive effect. Our results show the acetone extract of Ganoderma lucidum is a potent analgesic drug.","PeriodicalId":89728,"journal":{"name":"The open complementary medicine journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"73-77"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68128946","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":"Exercise for the Treatment of Depression","authors":"J. Knapen, D. Vancampfort, Bea Schoubs, M. Probst, P. Sienaert, P. Haake, J. Peuskens, G. Pieters","doi":"10.2174/1876391X00901010078","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1876391X00901010078","url":null,"abstract":"Depression is a common mental disorder that presents with depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, feel- ings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep and/or appetite, low energy, and poor concentration. Depression is a wide- spread and often chronic condition. Lifetime prevalence estimates for major depressive disorder are approximately 15% to 20%; 1-year prevalence estimates are 5% to 10%. Moreover, depression is characterized by high rates of relapse: 22% to 50% of patients suffer recurrent episodes within 6 months after recovery. Depression is associated with a high incidence of co-morbid somatic illness. Individuals suffering from major depression run a higher relative risk of coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis compared with the general popula- tion. In general, depressed individuals exhibit a less active life-style and have a reduced cardio-respiratory fitness in com- parison with the general population. Strong evidence demonstrates that lack of physical activity is associated with an un- healthier body mass and composition, and a biomarker risk profile for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and osteo- porosis. A growing body of evidence suggests that exercise is an effective treatment for depression. For mild to moderate depression the effect of exercise may be comparable to antidepressant medication and psychotherapy; for severe depres- sion exercise seems to be a valuable complementary therapy to the traditional treatments. Exercise training not only im- proves depression, but also produces 'positive side effects' on depression associated physical diseases and cognitive de- cline. We identified the meta-analyses in the area of exer- cise/physical activity and depression from 1998 until 2008. Relevant studies were identified by searching PubMed, Med- line, Sport Discus, and PsycInfo. Terms used in the search were 'depression', 'clinical depression', 'depressive symp- toms', 'exercise', 'physical activity', 'meta-analysis'. We also identified the meta-analyses and single-studies on the theme depression as an independent risk factor for develop- ment of coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes and osteopo- rosis. All studies that investigated the role of exercise in the association among depression and these diseases were in- cluded. Finally, literature was also identified by citation tracking using reference lists from selected papers.","PeriodicalId":89728,"journal":{"name":"The open complementary medicine journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"78-83"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68128995","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":"A Qualitative and Quantitative Review of Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP) with Children and Adolescents","authors":"J. Lentini, M. Knox","doi":"10.2174/1876391X00901010051","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1876391X00901010051","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a comprehensive review of the literature on Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP) with children and adolescents. Methods used in EFP, including traditional mounted, vaulting, husbandry, and unmounted ac- tivities are described. The theory and background of EFP is summarized with references to various psychotherapeutic per- spectives, such as Freudian, Jungian, cognitive, behaviorist, and psychodynamic models. The status of the research is dis- cussed, and available empirical studies and reports on this topic are summarized. Possible applications to patients with eating disorders, anxiety, trauma history, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and delin- quency are described. Recommendations are made regarding the direction of future research on EFP.","PeriodicalId":89728,"journal":{"name":"The open complementary medicine journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"51-57"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68128938","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":"Optimization of Conditions for Charantin Extraction in PEG/Salt AqueousTwo-Phase Systems Using Response Surface Methodology","authors":"Chunchao Han, Jihui Wang","doi":"10.2174/1876391X00901010046","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1876391X00901010046","url":null,"abstract":"Momordica charantia, commonly known as karela or bitter melon, is used as a vegetable in Chinese, Indian subcontinent. However, in Chinese traditional medicine, the plant is usually used as an antidiabetic agent. One of the ac- tive components is charantin. Aqueous two-phase systems (ATPS) were used for the purifying saponin because of their low cost. ATPS can reduce amount of organic solvent and the danger of explosion necessitates special equipment leading to increased costs. The levels of blood glucose decreased after administration of charantin purified from Momordica charantia with (ATPS (p<0.05).","PeriodicalId":89728,"journal":{"name":"The open complementary medicine journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"46-50"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68128933","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":"Perceived Benefits of Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Whole Systems Research Perspective","authors":"A. Greene, E. Walsh, F. Sirois, A. McCaffrey","doi":"10.2174/1876391X00901010035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1876391X00901010035","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study was to examine the benefits associated with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments from the patients' perspective using a whole systems research approach as a guiding framework. We conducted five focus groups of six to eight participants each, with users of CAM recruited through experienced CAM providers and clinics. Eligible participants were aged 21 or older, had used CAM in the last 12 months, and believed the treatment to be beneficial. The focus group discussions were digitally recorded, transcribed, and analyzed through a quali- tative content analysis. Responses were inductively coded for common themes, and then placed into broader conceptual categories reflecting the CAM outcome domains suggested by Verhoef and colleagues. Participants described physical health benefits including symptom relief and improved function, and positive psychological benefits such as improved coping and resilience. Social health benefits that arose from the positive aspects of the patient-practitioner relationship were also reported, including support and advocacy. In addition, participants identified empowerment, increased hope and spiritual growth as results of receiving CAM treatments. A new behavioral health outcome domain emerged as partici- pants reported that CAM use had fostered behavioral changes such as increased exercise, smoking cessation and improv- ing their diets. These patient-reported benefits of CAM treatment are consistent with the outcome model proposed by Verhoef and col- leagues, and extend this model by identifying a new outcome domain—behavioral health outcome. The findings provide insight and direction for the development of outcome and process measures to evaluate CAM treatment effects.","PeriodicalId":89728,"journal":{"name":"The open complementary medicine journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"35-45"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68128928","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":"Cytoprotective Activity of Cissus quadrangularis Linn Variant I AgainstGastric and Duodenal Ulcer in Rat Models","authors":"A. Austin, M. Jegadeesan","doi":"10.2174/1876391X00901010019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1876391X00901010019","url":null,"abstract":"The square stemmed variety of Cissus quadrangularis L. variant I is a medicinal plant widely used for peptic ulcer and bone fractures in Indian Systems of Medicine. Though this medicinal plan is abundantly used in India, detailed studies are lacking on the variants and seasonal variations, which are to be addressed. The present study is carried out to evaluate the antiulcerogenic property of aqueous ethanolic extracts of the aerial parts in various ulcer models in animals. The study clearly elucidated that the drug was found to increase the defensive factors by virtue of its ulcer score, carbohy- drate protein ratio and decrease in aggressive factors like free acidity, pepsin apart from other biochemical parameters. Plants collected during flowering season are more effective than that collected during vegetative seasons. Extract signifi- cantly reduced the formation of gastric and duodenal lesions by virtue of its cyto-protective and mucin productive activi- ties.","PeriodicalId":89728,"journal":{"name":"The open complementary medicine journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"19-24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68128852","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":"Migraine can be Managed with Virtual Scanning: Case Report","authors":"E. Ewing, G. Ewing, E. Nwose","doi":"10.2174/1876391X00901010016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1876391X00901010016","url":null,"abstract":"It is known that Virtual Scanning is a cognitive technology that translates electro-physiology arising from bio- photons emission into clinical information. The technology promises diagnostic and therapeutic applicability for all cate- gories of migraine. We present a case of migraine in which the patient testifies that the technology helped to alleviate the physiological symptoms. The biochemical basis for anti-platelet medication vis-a-vis stasis and thrombogenesis in mi- graine and the technology is highlighted. The validity of the clinical benefits of light therapy and Virtual Scanning tech- nology in particular, which can be employed as an emerging non-invasive option to manage migraine, requires a consid- eration and research in order to develop a framework for integration into conventional medical practice.","PeriodicalId":89728,"journal":{"name":"The open complementary medicine journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"16-18"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68128831","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":"Ocimum gratissimum: A Review of its Chemical, Pharmacological andEthnomedicinal Properties","authors":"K. Prabhu, R. Lobo, A. Shirwaikar, A. Shirwaikar","doi":"10.2174/1876391X00901010001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1876391X00901010001","url":null,"abstract":"Ocimum gratissimum is a well-known plant used in the Indian system of medicine. Folklore medicine claims its use in headache, fever, diarrhoea, pneumonia etc. Research carried out using different in vitro and in vivo techniques of biological evaluation supports most of the claims. This review presents the ethnobotanical, natural product chemistry, pharmacological, clinical and toxicological data of the plant.","PeriodicalId":89728,"journal":{"name":"The open complementary medicine journal","volume":"14 1","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68129056","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":"Mind-Body Medicine and Immune System Outcomes: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Helané Wahbeh, Ashley Haywood, Karen Kaufman, Heather Zwickey","doi":"10.2174/1876391X00901010025","DOIUrl":"10.2174/1876391X00901010025","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study is a systematic review of mind-body interventions that used immune outcomes in order to: 1) characterize mind-body medicine studies that assessed immune outcomes, 2) evaluate the quality of mind-body medicine studies measuring immune system effects, and 3) systematically evaluate the evidence for mind-body interventions effect on immune system outcomes using existing formal tools. 111 studies with 4,777 subjects were reviewed. The three largest intervention type categories were Relaxation Training (n=25), Cognitive Based Stress Management (n=22), and Hypnosis (n=21). Half the studies were conducted with healthy subjects (n=51). HIV (n=18), cancer (n=13) and allergies (n=7) were the most prominent conditions examined in the studies comprising of non-healthy subjects. Natural killer cell and CD4 T lymphocyte measures were the most commonly studied outcomes. Most outcome and modality categories had limited or inconclusive evidence. Relaxation training had the strongest scientific evidence of a mind-body medicine affecting immune outcomes. Immunoglobulin A had the strongest scientific evidence for positive effects from mind-body medicine. Issues for mind-body medicine studies with immune outcomes are discussed and recommendations are made to help improve future clinical trials.</p>","PeriodicalId":89728,"journal":{"name":"The open complementary medicine journal","volume":"1 ","pages":"25-34"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3516431/pdf/nihms371487.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"31112066","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}