AYURVEDA AND COMPLEMENTARY SYSTEMS OF MEDICINE

(Acupuncture, Alternative medicine or Complementary Medicine, Aroma therapy, Ayurveda, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Hypnotherapy, Magnetotherapy, Naturopathy, Reflexology, Siddha, Traditional Medicine, Yunani, Yoga)

Acupuncture:

9477.  Alimi D, Rubino C, Pichard-Leandri E, Fermand-Brule S, Dubreuil-Lemaire ML, Hill C.  Analgesic effect of auricular acupuncture for cancer pain: a randomized, blinded, controlled trial. J Clin Oncol. 2003 Nov 15;21(22):4120-6.

9478.  Eshkevari L.  Acupuncture and pain: a review of the literature. AANA J. 2003 Oct;71(5):361-70. Review.

9479.  Josefson A, Kreuter M. Acupuncture to reduce nausea during chemotherapy treatment of rheumatic diseases. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2003 Oct;42(10):1149-54. Epub 2003 May 30.

9480.  Kerr DP, Walsh DM, Baxter D. Acupuncture in the management of chronic low back pain: a blinded randomized controlled trial. Clin J Pain. 2003 Nov-Dec;19(6):364-70.

9481.  Ng TP, Wong ML, Hong CY, Koh KT, Goh LG. The use of complementary and alternative medicine by asthma patients. QJM. 2003 Oct;96(10):747-54. 

9482.  Saunders T. Health hazards and electromagnetic fields. Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery. 2003 Nov;9(4):191-7. Review.

9483.  Smith CW. Energy medicine united. Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery. 2003 Nov;9(4):169-75. Review.

9484.  Urtizberea JA, Fan QS, Vroom E, Recan D, Kaplan JC. Looking under every rock: Duchenne muscular dystrophy and traditional Chinese medicine. Neuromuscul Disord. 2003 Nov;13(9):705-7.

Alternative / Complementary Medicine:

9485.  Bonadonna R. Meditation's impact on chronic illness. Holist Nurs Pract. 2003 Nov-Dec;17(6):309-19. Review.

9486.  Boon H, Westlake K, Stewart M, Gray R, Fleshner N, Gavin A, Brown JB, Goel V. Use of complementary/alternative medicine by men diagnosed with prostate cancer: prevalence and characteristics. Urology. 2003 Nov;62(5):849-53.

9487.  Caspi O, Sechrest L, Pitluk HC, Marshall CL, Bell IR, Nichter M. On the definition of complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine: societal mega-stereotypes vs. the patients' perspectives. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Nov-Dec;9(6):58-62. Review.

9488.  Cohen SM, Rousseau ME, Carey BL. Can acupuncture ease the symptoms of menopause? Holist Nurs Pract. 2003 Nov-Dec;17(6):295-9.

9489.  Domoney CL, Vashisht A, Studd JW. Premenstrual syndrome and the use of alternative therapies. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2003 Nov;997:330-40. Review.

9490.  Donnelly GF. Realizing the power of simple meditations. Holist Nurs Pract. 2003 Nov-Dec;17(6):279.

9491.  Ernst E. The current position of complementary/alternative medicine in cancer. Eur J Cancer. 2003 Nov;39(16):2273-7. Review.

9492.  Horrigan B. The Arizona Consortium of Complementary Healing Organizations: the work and rewards of collaboration. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Nov-Dec;9(6):92-6.

9493.  Kligler B. Creating the optimal healing environment. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Nov-Dec;9(6):34-5.

9494.  McCaffrey R, Frock TL, Garguilo H. Understanding chronic pain and the mind-body connection. Holist Nurs Pract. 2003 Nov-Dec;17(6):281-7; quiz 288-9. Review.

9495.  Ng TP, Wong ML, Hong CY, Koh KT, Goh LG. The use of complementary and alternative medicine by asthma patients. QJM. 2003 Oct;96(10):747-54.

9496.  Olson K, Hanson J, Michaud M. A phase II trial of Reiki for the management of pain in advanced cancer patients. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2003 Nov;26(5):990-7.

9497.  Portnoi G, Chng LA, Karimi-Tabesh L, Koren G, Tan MP, Einarson A. Prospective comparative study of the safety and effectiveness of ginger for the treatment of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2003 Nov;189(5):1374-7.

9498.  Sahler OJ, Hunter BC, Liesveld JL. The effect of using music therapy with relaxation imagery in the management of patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation: a pilot feasibility study. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Nov-Dec;9(6):70-4.

9499.  Salmon P, Hall GM. Patient empowerment and control: a psychological discourse in the service of medicine. Soc Sci Med. 2003 Nov;57(10):1969-80.

9500.  Stephenson N, Dalton JA, Carlson J. The effect of foot reflexology on pain in patients with metastatic cancer. Appl Nurs Res. 2003 Nov;16(4):284-6.

9501.  Weaver AJ, Flannelly KJ, Stone HW, Dossey L. Spirituality, health, and CAM: current controversies. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Nov-Dec;9(6):42-6. Review.

9502.  Xu AH, Chen HS, Sun BC, Xiang XR, Chu YF, Zhai F, Jia LC. Therapeutic mechanism of ginkgo biloba exocarp polysaccharides on gastric cancer. World J Gastroenterol. 2003 Nov;9(11):2424-7.

9503.  Zemper ED, Tate DG, Roller S, Forchheimer M, Chiodo A, Nelson VS, Scelza W. Assessment of a holistic wellness program for persons with spinal cord injury. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2003 Dec;82(12):957-68; quiz 969-71.

Aroma therapy:

9504.  Blunt E. Putting aromatherapy in practice. Holist Nurs Pract. 2003 Nov-Dec;17(6):329.

Herbal Medicine:

9505.  Arifhodzic N, Behbehani N, Duwaisan AR, Al-Mosawi M, Khan M. Safety of subcutaneous specific immunotherapy with pollen allergen extracts for respiratory allergy. Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 2003 Nov;132(3):258-62.

9506.  Bastain TM, Gilliland FD, Li YF, Saxon A, Diaz-Sanchez D. Intraindividual reproducibility of nasal allergic responses to diesel exhaust particles indicates a susceptible phenotype. Clin Immunol. 2003 Nov;109(2):130-6.

9507.  Boogaard PJ, Boisset M, Blunden S, Davies S, Ong TJ, Taverne JP. Comparative assessment of gastrointestinal irritant potency in man of tin(II) chloride and tin migrated from packaging. Food Chem Toxicol. 2003 Dec;41(12):1663-70.

9508.  Boon H, Westlake K, Stewart M, Gray R, Fleshner N, Gavin A, Brown JB, Goel V. Use of complementary/alternative medicine by men diagnosed with prostate cancer: prevalence and characteristics. Urology. 2003 Nov;62(5):849-53.

9509.  Chrubasik S. Evidence of the effectiveness of hawthorn extract. Am J Med. 2003 Nov;115(7):585; author reply 585-6.

9510.  Diaz-Perales A, Blanco C, Sanchez-Monge R, Varela J, Carrillo T, Salcedo G. Analysis of avocado allergen (Prs a 1) IgE-binding peptides generated by simulated gastric fluid digestion. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2003 Nov;112(5):1002-7.

9511.  Ernst E, Schmidt K, Steuer-Vogt MK. Mistletoe for cancer? A systematic review of randomised clinical trials. Int J Cancer. 2003 Nov 1;107(2):262-7. Review.

9512.  Forman MR, Ballard-Barbash R, Kipnis V. Nutritional strategies for breast cancer prevention: what have we learned and where do we go from here? Cancer. 2003 Nov 1;98(9):1782-5.

9513.  Gann PH, Khachik F. Tomatoes or lycopene versus prostate cancer: is evolution anti-reductionist? J Natl Cancer Inst. 2003 Nov 5;95(21):1563-5.

9514.  Go VL, Butrum RR, Wong DA. Diet, nutrition, and cancer prevention: the postgenomic era. J Nutr. 2003 Nov;133(11 Suppl 1):3830S-3836S. Review.

9515.  Greenway FL, Frome BM, Engels TM 3rd, McLellan A. Temporary relief of postherpetic neuralgia pain with topical geranium oil. Am J Med. 2003 Nov;115(7):586-7.

9516.  Jayaprakasam B, Zhang Y, Seeram NP, Nair MG. Growth inhibition of human tumor cell lines by withanolides from Withania somnifera leaves. Life Sci. 2003 Nov 21;74(1):125-32.

9517.  Jenkins DJ, Kendall CW, Marchie A, Faulkner D, Vidgen E, Lapsley KG, Trautwein EA, Parker TL, Josse RG, Leiter LA, Connelly PW. The effect of combining plant sterols, soy protein, viscous fibers, and almonds in treating hypercholesterolemia. Metabolism. 2003 Nov;52(11):1478-83.

9518.  Kligler B, Lynch D. An integrative approach to the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Nov-Dec;9(6):24-32; quiz 33. Review.

9519.  Kozlowska-Wojciechowska M, Jastrzebska M, Naruszewicz M, Foltynska A. Impact of margarine enriched with plant sterols on blood lipids, platelet function, and fibrinogen level in young men. Metabolism. 2003 Nov;52(11):1373-8.

9520.  Lee IS, Nishikawa A. Polyozellus multiplex, a Korean wild mushroom, as a potent chemopreventive agent against stomach cancer. Life Sci. 2003 Nov 7;73(25):3225-34.

9521.  Liu S, Willett WC, Manson JE, Hu FB, Rosner B, Colditz G. Relation between changes in intakes of dietary fiber and grain products and changes in weight and development of obesity among middle-aged women. Am J Clin Nutr. 2003 Nov;78(5):920-7.

9522.  Masi MP. Bach flower therapy in the treatment of chronic major depressive disorder. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Nov-Dec;9(6):112, 108-10.

9523.  Masood E. GM crops: a continent divided. Nature. 2003 Nov 20;426(6964):224-6.

9524.  McHarg T, Rodgers A, Charlton K. Influence of cranberry juice on the urinary risk factors for calcium oxalate kidney stone formation. BJU Int. 2003 Nov;92(7):765-8.

9525.  Meyers KJ, Watkins CB, Pritts MP, Liu RH. Antioxidant and antiproliferative activities of strawberries. J Agric Food Chem. 2003 Nov 5;51(23):6887-92.

9526.  Nance CL, Shearer WT. Is green tea good for HIV-1 infection? J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2003 Nov;112(5):851-3. Review.

9527.  Nisha KK, Seetha K, Rajmohan K, Purushothama MG.  Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation of Brahmi [Bacopa moniera(L.) wettst], a popular medicinal herb of India.  Curr Sci 2003; 85(1): 85-9.

9528.  O'Prey J, Brown J, Fleming J, Harrison PR. Effects of dietary flavonoids on major signal transduction pathways in human epithelial cells. Biochem Pharmacol. 2003 Dec 1;66(11):2075-88.

9529.  Powell CB, Fung P, Jackson J, Dall'Era J, Lewkowicz D, Cohen I, Smith-McCune K.  Aqueous extract of herba Scutellaria barbatae, a chinese herb used for ovarian cancer, induces apoptosis of ovarian cancer cell lines. Gynecol Oncol. 2003 Nov;91(2):332-40.

9530.  Shah M, Griffin IJ, Lifschitz CH, Abrams SA. Effect of orange and apple juices on iron absorption in children. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2003 Dec;157(12):1232-6.

9531.  Tachikawa E, Kudo K, Hasegawa H, Kashimoto T, Sasaki K, Miyazaki M, Taira H, Lindstrom JM. In vitro inhibition of adrenal catecholamine secretion by steroidal metabolites of ginseng saponins. Biochem Pharmacol. 2003 Dec 1;66(11):2213-21.

9532.  Takwale A, Tan E, Agarwal S, Barclay G, Ahmed I, Hotchkiss K, Thompson JR, Chapman T, Berth-Jones J. Efficacy and tolerability of borage oil in adults and children with atopic eczema: randomised, double blind, placebo controlled, parallel group trial. BMJ. 2003 Dec 13;327(7428):1385.

9533.  Taylor JA, Weber W, Standish L, Quinn H, Goesling J, McGann M, Calabrese C. Efficacy and safety of echinacea in treating upper respiratory tract infections in children: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2003 Dec 3;290(21):2824-30.

9534.  Thomas DV. Dried fruits decrease nocturnal polyuria. J Urol. 2003 Nov;170(5):1956-7.

9535.  Tiran D. The use of herbs by pregnant and childbearing women: a risk-benefit assessment. Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery. 2003 Nov;9(4):176-81. Review.

9536.  Vucenik I, Shamsuddin AM. Cancer inhibition by inositol hexaphosphate (IP6) and inositol: from laboratory to clinic. J Nutr. 2003 Nov;133(11 Suppl 1):3778S-3784S. Review.

9537.  Wachholz PA, Soni NK, Till SJ, Durham SR. Inhibition of allergen-IgE binding to B cells by IgG antibodies after grass pollen immunotherapy. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2003 Nov;112(5):915-22.

9538.  Wien MA, Sabate JM, Ikle DN, Cole SE, Kandeel FR. Almonds vs complex carbohydrates in a weight reduction program. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 2003 Nov;27(11):1365-72.

9539.  Xu AH, Chen HS, Sun BC, Xiang XR, Chu YF, Zhai F, Jia LC. Therapeutic mechanism of ginkgo biloba exocarp polysaccharides on gastric cancer. World J Gastroenterol. 2003 Nov;9(11):2424-7.

Homeopathy:

9540.  Atwood KC. "Neurocranial restructuring" and homeopathy, neither complementary nor alternative. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2003 Dec;129(12):1356-7.

Naturopathy:

9541.  Boon H, Stewart M, Kennard MA, Guimond J. Visiting family physicians and naturopathic practitioners. Comparing patient-practitioner interactions. Can Fam Physician. 2003 Nov;49:1481-7.

Reflexology:

9542.  Darmstadt GL, Saha SK. Neonatal oil massage. Indian Pediatr. 2003 Nov;40(11):1098-9.

9543.  Piotrowski MM, Paterson C, Mitchinson A, Kim HM, Kirsh M, Hinshaw DB. Massage as adjuvant therapy in the management of acute postoperative pain: a preliminary study in men. J Am Coll Surg. 2003 Dec;197(6):1037-46.

Traditional Medicine:

9544.  Courdier-Fruh I, Barman L, Wettstein P, Meier T. Detection of glucocorticoid-like activity in traditional Chinese medicine used for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Neuromuscul Disord. 2003 Nov;13(9):699-704.

9545.  Dorcas A, Yung P. Qigong: harmonising the breath, the body and the mind. Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery. 2003 Nov;9(4):198-202. Review.

9546.  Michalsen A, Klotz S, Ludtke R, Moebus S, Spahn G, Dobos GJ. Effectiveness of leech therapy in osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized, controlled trial. Ann Intern Med. 2003 Nov 4;139(9):724-30.

9547.  Poss JE, Jezewski MA, Stuart AG. Home remedies for type 2 diabetes used by Mexican Americans in El Paso, Texas. Clin Nurs Res. 2003 Nov;12(4):304-23.

9548.  Quah SR. Traditional healing systems and the ethos of science. Soc Sci Med. 2003 Nov;57(10):1997-2012. Review.

9549.  Urtizberea JA, Fan QS, Vroom E, Recan D, Kaplan JC. Looking under every rock: Duchenne muscular dystrophy and traditional Chinese medicine. Neuromuscul Disord. 2003 Nov;13(9):705-7.

Yoga:

9550    Tarakeshwar N, Pargament KI, Mahoney A. Measures of Hindu pathways: development and preliminary evidence of reliability and validity. Cultur Divers Ethnic Minor Psychol. 2003 Nov;9(4):316-32.

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