Current research in complementary & alternative medicine最新文献

{"title":"Dietary Trends in Crohn's Disease: A Comparison with Healthy Controls.","authors":"Brian Devorkin, Fabio Cominelli, Abigail Raffner Basson","doi":"10.29011/2577-2201.100267","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29011/2577-2201.100267","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that significantly impacts patients' quality of life. Diet plays a critical role in modulating inflammation and disease activity, with high intake of added sugars, artificial sweeteners, and processed foods linked to worsened symptoms. Despite this, many CD patients continue to consume diets high in pro-inflammatory ingredients that may not align with clinical recommendations. A prospective, questionnaire-based study was conducted among 52 adult participants (29 CD, 23 HC) recruited from the Digestive Disease Institute at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center as part of a larger diet intervention study. CD participants had a higher intake of fructose, total protein, arachidic acid, and white potato starchy vegetable compared to HC. HEI-2015 component scores for dairy, and intake of Greens and Beans were all significantly lower for CD compared to HC. There was also a trend for lower HEI-2015 total scores among CD participants compared to HC, suggesting slightly poorer dietary quality. Strategies to reduce intake of pro-inflammatory nutrients, such as saturated fats, trans fats and added sugars, and to promote nutrient-dense foods may enhance dietary quality in patients with CD. Further research is warranted to explore these trends and their clinical implications. This study aimed to compare dietary patterns between CD patients and healthy controls (HC) to identify potential targets for nutritional intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":91013,"journal":{"name":"Current research in complementary & alternative medicine","volume":"9 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12370003/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144982036","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}

{"title":"Sexual Minority Men Living with HIV's Interest in Yoga vs. MBSR as an Adjunct to an App-Based Positive Affect Intervention: A Focus Group Study.","authors":"K Marie Sizemore, Ali Talan, Anxhela Kalia, Judith T Moskowitz, Elizabeth L Addington, Shannon Gray, H Jonathon Rendina","doi":"10.29011/2577-2201.100270","DOIUrl":"10.29011/2577-2201.100270","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Sexual minority men (SMM) living with HIV experience significant mental health disparities. Studies show positive psychological interventions (PPI) and mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) can have a positive impact on people LWH, however, limited research has explored this among SMM LWH. The current study explores two MBIs (MBSR and yoga) as potential adjuncts to an app-based PPI, which was designed to reduce stress for SMM LWH.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>These data are from a sub-study of a proof-of-concept pilot. The pilot enrolled 22 SMM LWH, who used an app-based PPI for 90 days. Following completion of this initial study, participants were invited to participate in a focus group discussion, which explored SMM LWH's interest in MBSR vs. restorative yoga as adjunct programs to the app-based PPI.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A third of participants from the initial study attended the focus group (N=7). All focus group participants were racial minorities (71.4% Black, 14.3% Hispanic/Latino, 14.3% Multiracial), with an average age of 32.14yrs (<i>SD</i>=4.87). When asked about initial interest, most participants said they would prefer restorative yoga over MBSR. In the discussion that followed, three main themes and eleven subthemes emerged, which elucidated SMM LWH's attitudes toward MBI, as well as their perceived barriers and facilitators for both yoga and MBSR.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The study provides insight into racial minority SMM LWH's comparative interest in two MBIs and suggests that yoga may be a feasible adjunct to the app-based PPI. However, inequities regarding access to yoga remain an important issue for SMM LWH and must be addressed.</p>","PeriodicalId":91013,"journal":{"name":"Current research in complementary & alternative medicine","volume":"9 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12333379/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144818590","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}

{"title":"Advising Around Cannabis for Sleep: Clearing Up the Smoke.","authors":"Stephanie Tung, Peter R Chai, Manan M Nayak, Ilana M Braun","doi":"10.29011/2577-2201.100233","DOIUrl":"10.29011/2577-2201.100233","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":91013,"journal":{"name":"Current research in complementary & alternative medicine","volume":"8 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11636648/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142820187","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}

{"title":"The Effectiveness of Ear Acupuncture on Quality of Life and Emotional Disorders in Nursing Professionals During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Clinical Trial","authors":"","doi":"10.29011/2577-2201.100213","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29011/2577-2201.100213","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of ear acupuncture on quality of life and emotional disorders in nursing professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a clinical trial carried out with 179 professionals, who were randomized into two groups, namely: intervention, which received ear acupuncture, and control, which received no treatment. The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21, the Event Impact Scale-Revised, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Bref were used. The analysis was carried out using Generalized Estimating Equations. Ear acupuncture improved quality of life and levels of stress, anxiety, and depression in the intervention group compared to the control group.","PeriodicalId":91013,"journal":{"name":"Current research in complementary & alternative medicine","volume":"97 26","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135091556","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":"Prakshape condiment in Chavanprash: Harnessing Synergy of the Ages","authors":"","doi":"10.29011/2577-2201.100212","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29011/2577-2201.100212","url":null,"abstract":"Towards the conclusion of the tedious process of preparing chavanprash, a powdered herb combination known as prakshape is introduced. Many of these herbs have already been utilized in the initial stage of creating the decoction, which is the basis of chavanprash. The perplexing aspect is the necessity to incorporate the same herbs once more as prakshape during the final step, highlighting the intriguing nature of this addition and its associated benefits. The inclusion of prakshape proves to be ingenious for multiple reasons. Firstly, the incorporation of powdered herbs in prakshape ensures that the entire herb, along with all its phytochemical components, becomes part of the formulation. In contrast, the decoction process only extracts water - soluble components into the solution. This inclusion allows for a broader range of active compounds to be present in the final product. Secondly, the addition of prakshape serves to reintroduce volatile and heat-labile compounds that may have been lost during the extended heating process. Additionally, the inclusion of bamboo (Bambusa arundinacea) manna particles in prakshape contributes to an enhanced drug-delivery system. From a pharmacological standpoint, the incorporation of prakshape ingredients reinforces the therapeutic effects of the formulation and promotes synergy among the herbs. The principles underlying the use of prakshapecan further be utilized for the development of new awaleha and ksheerpakformulations, potentially yielding more potent effects.","PeriodicalId":91013,"journal":{"name":"Current research in complementary & alternative medicine","volume":"22 5","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135430743","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":"An Integrative Approach for Improving and Managing Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): A Case Report","authors":"","doi":"10.29011/2577-2201.100211","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29011/2577-2201.100211","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) describes symptoms a woman experiences in the luteal phase of menstruation, including physical, emotional, and/or behavioral changes ranging from mild to severe. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) shares defining emotional and behavioral attributes with PMS, though it is the most severe form classified as a depressive disorder. Women are increasingly interested in seeking natural or alternative therapies to address these conditions. The purpose of this case report is to share the experience of one woman who had improvements in premenstrual headaches, menstrual cramping and flow, and intense psychiatric symptoms associated with a diagnosis of PMDD within three months of using Lepidium peruvianum (maca), bio-identical progesterone therapy, and magnesium supplementation. Within four months, normalization of LH levels was achieved. Further, upon reducing or resolving symptoms, she continued to maintain this improvement for three months on Lepidium peruvianum, magnesium, and a B-complex. This case also provides clinical utility for personalized care utilizing a combination of natural therapies alongside bioidentical hormone therapy. Keywords: PMS, PMDD, Lepidium peruvianum, Bio-identical progesterone, Magnesium, B vitamins, Case report Abbreviations: Bid: twice daily; cap: capsule; caps: capsules; CBC: complete blood count; CMP: comprehensive metabolic panel; DC: discontinue; FSH: follicle-stimulating hormone; GABA: gammaaminobutyric acid; H: high; HPA: hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal; LH: luteinizing hormone; LN: low-normal; mcg/L: micrograms per liter; mIU/mL: milli-international units per milliliter; Mg: milligrams; mg/mL: milligrams per milliliter; mm: millimeter; MRI: magnetic resonance imaging; NA: not applicable; nmol/L: nanomoles per liter; ng/mL: nanograms per milliliter; NSAIDs: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; PHQ-9: patient health questionnaire-9; PMDD: premenstrual dysphoric disorder; pg/mL: picograms per milliliter; PMS: premenstrual syndrome; qd: once daily; qhs: bedtime; SR: slow-release; SSRI: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor; TSH: thyroid stimulating hormone; uIU/mL: micro: international units per milliliter; WNL: within normal limits.","PeriodicalId":91013,"journal":{"name":"Current research in complementary & alternative medicine","volume":"131 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136317875","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":"Improvements in Premenstrual Syndrome, Primary Dysmenorrhea, and Menorrhagia with Natural Therapies: A Case Report","authors":"","doi":"10.29011/2577-2201.100207","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29011/2577-2201.100207","url":null,"abstract":"Premenstrual syndrome, primary dysmenorrhea, and abnormal uterine bleeding are separate but intertwined aspects of women’s reproductive health. Symptoms can include, but are not limited to, heavy menstrual cycles, painful periods, abdominal cramping","PeriodicalId":91013,"journal":{"name":"Current research in complementary & alternative medicine","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135483653","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":"Hepatoprotective Effects of Tetrapleura tetraptera (Schum. &amp; Thonn.) Taub. Stem Bark Extracts in Drug-induced Toxicities in Rats","authors":"","doi":"10.29011/2577-2201.100201","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29011/2577-2201.100201","url":null,"abstract":"Hepatotoxicity is an issue of global concern because of numerous liver-related deaths over the years. In addition, the conventional hepatoprotective and hepatocurative drugs used are more expensive, not easily accessible, and sometimes have serious adverse effects. These reasons account for why many have resorted to traditional plant medicines. This study evaluated the hepatoprotective effects of aqueous and hydroethanolic stem bark extracts of Tetrapleura tetraptera, a commonly used traditional medicinal plant, in paracetamol and carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicities in rats. Pulverized stem bark samples of 500 g each were soaked in 1000 mL boiled water and 1000 mL 50% hydroethanol respectively for 24 hours and filtered. Filtrates were concentrated over a water bath and designated as aqueous stem bark extract (ASE) and hydroethanolic stem bark extract (HSE). Extracts were evaluated for LD 50 value, phytochemical constituents, free radical scavenging effects and heavy metals. Fifty-seven male Wistar albino rats weighing 120-180 g were divided into nineteen groups (n=3/group). The LD 50 for both extracts were found to be above 5000 mg/kg b.wt. This study showed HSE had higher amounts of phytochemicals than ASE. Again, this study also showed that HSE and ASE had greater levels of liver percentage protection than Silymarin. Furthermore, the liver antioxidant profile study proved that HSE and ASE could protect the liver. These results suggest that ASE and HSE, through their antioxidant activities, have hepatoprotective and hepatocurative effects against paracetamol and carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicities in rats and could be developed as potential liver protective agents.","PeriodicalId":91013,"journal":{"name":"Current research in complementary & alternative medicine","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135902573","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":"Treatment of Canine Spontaneous Pneumothorax by Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine: A Case Report","authors":"","doi":"10.29011/2577-2201.100096","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29011/2577-2201.100096","url":null,"abstract":"Spontaneous pneumothorax is a common clinical condition in small animals. It is frequently found in medium and large breed dogs (e","PeriodicalId":91013,"journal":{"name":"Current research in complementary & alternative medicine","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136010325","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 Effectiveness of Short Meditation on Attentional Performance: A Quick Classroom Activity","authors":"","doi":"10.29011/2577-2201.100203","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29011/2577-2201.100203","url":null,"abstract":"Undergraduate students suffer from stress and attention problems throughout their academic career. This is a great time for students to learn a new skill; meditation practices have been shown to improve mental and physical health and our activity can introduce them to this beneficial practice. Utilizing the learning-cycle approach, we had students first engage with a problem, explore interpretations, conduct a meditation experiment, and then interpret and explain results. This short activity investigates the impact of focused-breathing meditation on the attention of students using the psychomotor vigilance test (PVT). The within subjects’ design showed that a majority of students see reaction time improvements with just 5-minutes of meditation or 5-minutes of being sedentary. This has been repeated over many years and in both an introductory biology course and as well in a 300-level neuroscience techniques course. We also investigated if the amount of sleep the previous night would impact performance changes, but this was found to have no effect. Our 5-minute meditation activity taught with the learning-cycle approach can be quickly added to any neuroscience, biology, behavior, or psychology course. Further discussion focuses on the stress response, the neurophysiology of meditation, brain electrical activity, brain regions, and impact of behaviors on physiology","PeriodicalId":91013,"journal":{"name":"Current research in complementary & alternative medicine","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136062275","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}