(Acupuncture, Alternative medicine or Complementary Medicine, Aroma therapy, Ayurveda, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Hypnotherapy, Magnetotherapy, Naturopathy, Reflexology, Siddha, Traditional Medicine, Yunani, Yoga)
Acupuncture:
8753.
Barnes LL. The
acupuncture wars: the professionalizing of American acupuncture--a view from
Massachusetts. Med Anthropol. 2003 Jul-Sep;22(3):261-301.
8754.
Boutron I, Tubach F, Giraudeau B, Ravaud P. Methodological differences in
clinical trials evaluating nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatments of
hip and knee osteoarthritis. JAMA. 2003 Aug 27;290(8):1062-70.
8755.
Ernst E. Complementary
medicine: where is the evidence? J Fam Pract. 2003 Aug;52(8):630-4.
8756.
Leibing E, Pfingsten M, Leichsenring F. Comment on: Molsberger AF, Mau J,
Pawelec DB, Winkler J. Does acupuncture improve the orthopedic management of
chronic low back pain? Pain 2002; 99:579-87. Pain. 2003 Jul;104(1-2):425-6;
author reply 426-7.
8757.
Mackenzie ER, Taylor L, Bloom BS, Hufford DJ, Johnson JC. Ethnic minority
use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM): a national probability
survey of CAM utilizers. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Jul-Aug;9(4):50-6.
Alternative
/ Complementary Medicine:
8758.
Akhondzadeh S, Noroozian M, Mohammadi M, Ohadinia S, Jamshidi AH, Khani
M. Melissa officinalis extract in the treatment of patients with mild to
moderate Alzheimer's disease: a double blind, randomised, placebo controlled
trial. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2003 Jul;74(7):863-6.
8759.
Ananth A, Aparna P, D’souza V, Vasudevan DN. Antimutagenic property of
selected dietary ingredients. Aryavaidyan 2002 Nov
– 2003 Jan; XVI (2): 90-93.
8760.
Beurskens CH, Heymans PG. Positive effects of mime therapy on sequelae of
facial paralysis: stiffness, lip mobility, and social and physical aspects of
facial disability. Otol Neurotol. 2003 Jul;24(4):677-81.
8761.
Boutron I, Tubach F, Giraudeau B, Ravaud P. Methodological differences in
clinical trials evaluating nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatments of
hip and knee osteoarthritis. JAMA. 2003 Aug 27;290(8):1062-70.
8762.
Brahma SK, Debnath PK. Therapeutic importance of rasayana
drugs with a special reference to their multi-dimensional actions.
Aryavaidyan 2003 Feb-Apr; XVI (3): 160-163.
8763.
Chan HL, Sung JJ, Fong WF, Chim AM, Yung PP, Hui AY, Fung KP, Leung PC.
Double-blinded placebo-controlled study of Phyllanthus urinaris for the
treatment of chronic hepatitis B. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2003 Aug
1;18(3):339-45.
8764.
Christou EA, Yang Y, Rosengren KS. Taiji training improves knee extensor
strength and force control in older adults. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2003
Aug;58(8):763-6.
8765.
Dandekar DS, Lokeshwar VB, Cevallos-Arellano E, Soloway MS, Lokeshwar BL.
An orally active Amazonian plant extract (BIRM) inhibits prostate cancer growth
and metastasis. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol. 2003 Jul;52(1):59-66. Epub 2003 May
07.
8766.
Featherstone C, Godden D, Gault C, Emslie M, Took-Zozaya M. Prevalence
study of concurrent use of complementary and alternative medicine in patients
attending primary care services in Scotland. Am J Public Health. 2003
Jul;93(7):1080-2.
8767.
Floyd JP, Fernandes JH. Making a place for CAM in the ICU. RN. 2003
Jul;66(7):44-7. Review.
8768.
Herron M, Glasser M. Use of and attitudes toward complementary and
alternative medicine among family practice patients in small rural Illinois
communities. J Rural Health. 2003 Summer;19(3):279-84.
8769.
Hilsden RJ, Verhoef MJ, Best A, Pocobelli G. Complementary and
alternative medicine use by Canadian patients with inflammatory bowel disease:
results from a national survey. Am J Gastroenterol. 2003 Jul;98(7):1563-8.
8770.
Howard EB, Gillespie K. A break from tradition. Patients are embracing
alternative treatments. Now it's time for hospitals to do the same. Mark Health
Serv. 2003 Summer;23(2):14-9.
8771.
Isbell B, Coldham S, Elliott R, Shaw S. Working towards integrated
healthcare: developing complementary therapies at the University of Westminster.
Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery. 2003 Aug;9(3):114-7.
8772.
Katz DL, Williams AL, Girard C, Goodman J, Comerford B, Behrman A,
Bracken MB. The
evidence base for complementary and alternative medicine: methods of Evidence
Mapping with application to CAM. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003
Jul-Aug;9(4):22-30. Review.
8773.
Kingston RL, Borron SW. The relative safety of ephedra compared with
other herbal products. Ann Intern Med. 2003 Sep 2;139(5 Pt 1):385; author reply
386-7.
8774.
Kumarasamy Y, Middleton M, Reid RG, Nahar L, Sarker SD. Biological
activity of serotonin conjugates from the seeds of Centaurea nigra. Fitoterapia.
2003 Sep;74(6):609-12.
8775.
Le Tourneau M. State of the center, CAM use in cancer patients, and
initiatives with the FDA are topics of 14th NACCAM meeting. Altern Ther Health
Med. 2003 Jul-Aug;9(4):18.
8776.
Linder SH. Assessing alternative medicine: methodological and research
policy concerns. Int J Technol Assess Health Care. 2003 Summer;19(3):435-45.
8777.
Mackenzie ER, Taylor L, Bloom BS, Hufford DJ, Johnson JC. Ethnic minority
use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM): a national probability
survey of CAM utilizers. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Jul-Aug;9(4):50-6.
8778.
Miles P. Pamela Miles. Reiki vibrational healing. Interview by Bonnie
Horrigan. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Jul-Aug;9(4):74-83.
8779.
Neuhauser D. The coming third health care revolution: personal
empowerment. Qual Manag Health Care. 2003 Jul-Sep;12(3):171-84; discussion
185-6.
8780.
Panja AK, Jaiswal ML. Hypothyrodism in adult (myxedema) vis-ŕ-vis a
study of kapha-vataja sotha and role of sothahara mahakashaya (dasamoola).
Aryavaidyan 2003 Feb-Apr; XVI (3): 156-159.
8781.
Pawlow LA, O'Neil PM, Malcolm RJ. Night eating syndrome: effects of brief
relaxation training on stress, mood, hunger, and eating patterns. Int J Obes
Relat Metab Disord. 2003 Aug;27(8):970-8.
8782.
Ritenbaugh C, Verhoef M, Fleishman S, Boon H, Leis A. Whole systems
research: a discipline for studying complementary and alternative medicine.
Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Jul-Aug;9(4):32-6. Review.
8783.
Smailbegovic MS, Laing GJ, Bedford H. Why do parents decide against
immunization? The effect of health beliefs and health professionals. Child Care
Health Dev. 2003 Jul;29(4):303-11.
8784.
Smith ER. Natural health products and government regulation. Can J
Cardiol. 2003 Jul;19(8):947-8. English, French.
8785.
Sonekar AK. Combined effect of Celastrus paniculatus and Bacopa monnieri
in the management
of minor seizures disorders. Capsule. 2003 Jan-Mar; XLIII (4): 1-2.
8786.
Spiegel AJ, Capobianco JD, Kruger A, Spinner WD. Osteopathic manipulative
medicine in the treatment of hypertension: an alternative, conventional
approach. Heart Dis. 2003 Jul-Aug;5(4):272-8. Review.
8787.
Thomas M. Breathing exercises and asthma. Thorax. 2003 Aug;58(8):649-50.
8788.
Tiran D. The use of fenugreek for breast feeding women. Complement Ther
Nurs Midwifery. 2003 Aug;9(3):155-6.
8789.
Urzua A, Mendoza L. Antibacterial activity of fresh flower heads of
Chrysantemum coronarium. Fitoterapia. 2003 Sep;74(6):606-8.
8790.
Vijayalakshmi KG, Joshi N, Ravindra U. Dietary and other related
practices during common ailments. Aryavaidyan 2003 May-Jul; XVI (4): 217-222.
8791.
Viljanen M, Malmivaara A, Uitti J, Rinne M, Palmroos P, Laippala P.
Effectiveness of dynamic muscle training, relaxation training, or ordinary
activity for chronic neck pain: randomised controlled trial. BMJ. 2003 Aug
30;327(7413):475.
8792.
Warrier PK. Role of pure ghee in health and nutrition – exploding myth.
Aryavaidyan 2003 May-Jul; XVI (4): 196-198.
8793.
Whelan KM, Wishnia GS. Reiki therapy: the benefits to a nurse/Reiki
practitioner. Holist Nurs Pract. 2003 Jul-Aug;17(4):209-17.
8794.
Wolff P. Plastics: everything you need to know to improve your health and
the environment. Beginnings. 2003 Jul-Aug;23(4):9, 11.
8795.
Woolf AD. Herbal remedies and children: do they work? Are they harmful?
Pediatrics. 2003 Jul;112(1 Pt 2):240-6. Review.
Aroma
therapy:
8796.
Buckle S. Aromatherapy and massage: the evidence. Paediatr Nurs. 2003
Jul;15(6):24-7.
Ayurveda:
8797.
Arora D, Kumar M, Dubey SD, Bapat SK. Stress-management: leads from
Ayurveda. Ancient science of life. 2003 Jul-Sep; XXIII(1):8-15.
8798.
Godatwar PR. A study on the Ayurvedic aspects of acquired immuno
deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and its management with Ayurvedic drugs.
Department of Kayachikitsa, Gujarat Ayurved University; Jamnagar, 2003.
8799.
Sharma UC, Broca AK. Ayurvedic management of AIDS. Ancient science of
life. 2003 Apr-Jun; XXII(4):122-128.
8800.
Varalakshmi S, Baishya A, Archana AK, Singh SK, Priyadarshini G,
Upadhyaya BN. Management of unstable angina with ayurvedic medicine (a
preliminary study). J Nath Integrat Med Ass 2002; 44(2): 11-13.
8801.
Varier PM. Ayurvedic drug research. Aryavaidyan 2002 Nov
– 2003 Jan; XVI (2): 76-80.
Herbal
Medicine:
8802.
Alexandrovich I, Rakovitskaya O, Kolmo E, Sidorova T, Shushunov S. The
effect of fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare) seed oil emulsion in infantile colic: a
randomized, placebo-controlled study. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003
Jul-Aug;9(4):58-61.
8803.
Brindha R, Parvathy S. Ethnobotanical medicine of Anaimalai Union
Pollachi Taluk, Coimbatore Disrict, Tamilnadu. Ancient science of life. 2003
Apr-Jun; XXII(4):166-168.
8804.
Chen IH, Chang JT, Liao CT, Wang HM, Hsieh LL, Cheng AJ. Prognostic
significance of EGFR and Her-2 in oral cavity cancer in betel quid prevalent
area cancer prognosis. Br J Cancer. 2003 Aug 18;89(4):681-6.
8805.
Chen X, Yang L, Zhang N, Turpin JA, Buckheit RW, Osterling C, Oppenheim
JJ, Howard OM. Shikonin, a component of chinese herbal medicine, inhibits
chemokine receptor function and suppresses human immunodeficiency virus type 1.
Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2003 Sep;47(9):2810-6.
8806.
Hota NP, Padhi MM. Typical uses of certain common and uncommon plants.
Ancient science of life. 2003 Jul-Sep; XXIII(1):1-7.
8807.
Nayak RK, Choudhury BP. Conservation and sustainable utilization of some
potential medicinal plants of Hukitola Island (Orissa). Bull envir Science.
2002; 20: 11-15.
8808.
Subbotina MD, Timchenko VN, Vorobyov MM, Konunova YS, Aleksandrovih YS,
Shushunov S. Effect
of oral administration of tormentil root extract (Potentilla tormentilla) on
rotavirus diarrhea in children: a randomized, double blind, controlled trial.
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2003 Aug;22(8):706-11.
8809.
Thakral KK Mangal JL, Thakral R. Medicinal importance of spices grown in
North India. India
J Arecanut, Spices med Plants 2002; 4(1): 53-5.
8810.
Tilloo V, Makde KH, Padhye MD. Preliminary antimicrobial screening of
some medicinal plants of Dhulia District, Maharashtra. Indian J nat Prod. 2000;
16(2): 14-9. .
8811.
Timmermans K. Intellectual property rights and traditional medicine:
policy dilemmas at the interface. Soc Sci Med. 2003 Aug;57(4):745-56.
8812.
Vijay K, Pahuja M, Juyal V, Chandna T, Luv K. Futuristic
approach for antitumour drug development from traditional medicinal
plants (TMP). J Sci Pharm 2002; 3(2): 78-80.
Homeopathy:
8813. Cox M. Size does matter and Homeopathic treatment of premenstrual symptoms. J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care. 2003 Jul;29(3):172; author reply 172.
8814.
Grover A; Kumar R; Jindal SK Treatment seeking behaviour of chest
symptomatics. Indian Journal of Tuberculosis.
2003 Apr; 50(2): 87-92
8815.
Riley D. Arnica montana and homeopathic dosing guidelines. Plast
Reconstr Surg. 2003 Aug;112(2):693.
Hypnotherapy:
8816.
Chitkara D, Talley NJ. Hypnotherapy for functional dyspepsia: do the
results add up? Gastroenterology. 2003 Aug;125(2):636; author reply 637.
Magnetotherapy:
8817.
Kandori A, Oe H, Miyashita K, Ohira S, Naritomi H, Chiba Y, Ogata K,
Murakami M, Miyashita T, Tsukada K.
Magneto-encephalographic measurement of neural activity during period of
vertigo induced by cold caloric stimulation. Neurosci Res. 2003 Jul;46(3):281-8.
Reflexology:
8818.
Dieter JN, Field T, Hernandez-Reif M, Emory EK, Redzepi M. Stable preterm
infants gain more weight and sleep less after five days of massage therapy. J
Pediatr Psychol. 2003 Sep;28(6):403-11.
8819.
Siev-Ner I, Gamus D, Lerner-Geva L, Achiron A. Reflexology treatment
relieves symptoms of multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled study. Mult
Scler. 2003 Aug;9(4):356-61.
8820.
Weinstein JN. Alternative aid for aching backs. Massage and spinal
manipulation are about as effective as mainstream methods. Health News. 2003
Aug;9(8):4.
Siddha:
8821.
Pasupathy S. Vasantha KKG, Bikshapathi T, Mary Z. Standardisation of
uppuchendooram – a siddha preparation.
Aryavaidyan 2002; 16(1); 20-2.
8822.
Ramesh
C; Gopal V; Sembulingam K Effect of the traditional Siddha formulation (FS002)
on the fasting blood glucose level of rabbits Antiseptic. 2003 Apr; 100(4): 149.
Traditional
Medicine:
8823.
Balick MJ, Lee R. The role of laughter in traditional medicine and its
relevance to the clinical setting: healing with ha! Altern Ther Health Med. 2003
Jul-Aug;9(4):88-91. Review.
8824.
Burke A, Wong YY, Clayson Z. Traditional medicine in China today:
implications for indigenous health systems in a modern world. Am J Public
Health. 2003 Jul;93(7):1082-4.
8825.
Gorji A. Pharmacological treatment of headache using traditional Persian
medicine. Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2003 Jul;24(7):331-4.
8826.
Guarrera PM. Food medicine and minor nourishment in the folk traditions
of Central Italy (Marche, Abruzzo and Latium). Fitoterapia. 2003
Sep;74(6):515-44. Review.
8827.
Homan R. Introducing the Pranic Healing system to holistic nursing
practice. Beginnings. 2003 Jul-Aug;23(4):10. Review.
8828.
Munns A. Cabbage leaves: cabbage leaves can help inflammation of any body
part. BMJ. 2003 Aug 23;327(7412):451.
8829.
Steenkamp V. Phytomedicines for the prostate. Fitoterapia. 2003
Sep;74(6):545-52. Review.
8830. Xia ZY, Zhan LY, He YH, Liu XY. The effect of Shen-Fu on gastrointestinal tract injury and its potential mechanism during cardio-pulmonary bypass in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Chin J Traumatol. 2003 Aug 1;6(4):245-8.
Unani:
8831. Jamil S, Alam K, Ahmad S, Akhatar J, Ali A : Unani drugs based on Punica granatum Linn. J Sci Pharm 2002; 3(3): 99-101.
Yoga:
8832. Cooper S, Oborne J, Newton S, Harrison V, Thompson Coon J, Lewis S, Tattersfield A. Effect of two breathing exercises (Buteyko and pranayama) in asthma: a randomised controlled trial. Thorax. 2003 Aug;58(8):674-9.
8833. Jain MD, Annapurna MY, Pandey MP. Preliminary study of integrative approach of panchkarma, yoga & ayurvedic medicine in the management of muscular dystrophy – 46 patients. J Nath Integrat Med Ass 2002; 44(1): 7-9.
8834. Kaplan-Mayer G. Get moving with yoga. Diabetes Self Manag. 2003 Jul-Aug;20(4):28, 31-3.
8835. Raman PG, Tripathi S. Role of yoga in diabetes mellitus Antiseptic, Madurai 2003; 100(2): 63-6.
8836. Rohini V, Pandey RS, Janakiramaiah N, Gangadhar BN, Vedamurthachar A. Comparative study of full and partial Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) in major depressive disorder. Nimhans JI 2000; 18(1-2): 53-7.
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