MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Complementary Health Practice Review' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:18:30 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5572142&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F17%2F1%2F78-b%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5572142 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5572142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5572141&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F17%2F1%2F78-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5572141 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5572141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5572140&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F17%2F1%2F78%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5572140 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5572140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5572139&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F17%2F1%2F77%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5572139 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5572139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5572138&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F17%2F1%2F76%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5572138 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5572138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5572137&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F17%2F1%2F72%3Frss%3D1 Complementary and alternative medicine is criticized by some as lacking evidence to support the effectiveness of its methods and medicines. Such critics typically point to mixed results from using randomized controlled trials to test complementary and alternative medicine. Randomized controlled trials have been held to be the "gold standard" in pharmaceutical research, but a growing body of evidence in orthodox journals has identified their limitations. Here, 5 fundamental flaws in the randomized controlled trial–based model are discussed as well as the impact on its relevance for testing complementary and alternative medicine therapies. A better way to evaluate complementary and alternative medicine therapies is also proposed. A 7-item checklist is suggested to quantify the strength... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5572137 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5572137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5572136&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F17%2F1%2F66%3Frss%3D1 The current study investigated whether mindfulness and psychological flexibility uniquely and separately accounted for variability in psychological distress (somatization, depression, anxiety, and general psychological distress). An ethnically diverse, nonclinical sample of college undergraduates (N = 494, 76% female) completed a Web-based survey that included the self-report measures of interest. Consistent with prior research, psychological flexibility and mindfulness were positively associated with each other, and tested separately, both variables were negatively associated with somatization, depression, anxiety, and general psychological distress. Results also revealed that psychological flexibility and mindfulness accounted for unique variance in all 4 measures of distress. These find... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5572136 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5572136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5572135&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F17%2F1%2F57%3Frss%3D1 In this study, we examined whether Seonghyangjeongkisan could protect against amyloid β–induced cytotoxicity in neuroblastoma cells and the brain. Seonghyangjeongkisan rescued amyloid β–induced cytotoxicity dose dependently and reduced amyloid β–induced apoptosis and reactive oxygen species. Injection of mice with amyloid β impaired performance on the passive avoidance task, but Seonghyangjeongkisan markedly improved memory impairment in mice, with it being more effective than tacrine treatment in mice. Moreover, the activation of stress-related kinases such as extracellular signal-regulated kinase, c-Jun NH2-terminal kinase, and p38 was suppressed, and the phosphorylation of protein, which is known as a marker of Alzheimer’s disease, was also su... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5572135 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5572135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5572134&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F17%2F1%2F54%3Frss%3D1 With the increased Institute of Medicine recommendation for vitamin D, more consumers are taking vitamin D from over-the-counter or prescription sources. The purpose of this study was to determine the content of commercially available, single-ingredient vitamin D supplements. Eleven commercially available dietary supplement calciferol products were purchased, repackaged, and analyzed for vitamin D content in a laboratory that was blinded to brand or manufacturer of the supplement. Vitamin D was extracted and isolated for analysis by a high-performance liquid chromatography method. Measured vitamin D content was compared with the stated label amount of vitamin D. The percentage of actual vitamin D contained in the supplements ranged from 82% and 119% of the stated label amount. Despite anec... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5572134 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5572134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5572133&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F17%2F1%2F40%3Frss%3D1 In recent years, a number of peptides containing a cyclic structural fold have been described. Among them, the cyclotides family was widely reported in different plant tissues, being composed of small cyclic peptides containing 6 conserved cysteine residues connected by disulfide bonds and forming a cysteine-binding cyclic structure known as a cyclic cysteine knot. This structural scaffold is responsible for an enhanced structural stability against chemical, thermal, and proteolytic degradation. Because of the observed stability and multifunctionality, including insecticidal, antimicrobial, and anti-HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) action, much effort has gone into trying to elucidate the structural-function relations of cyclotide compounds. This review focuses on the novelties involving... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5572133 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5572133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5572132&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F17%2F1%2F33%3Frss%3D1 Dyslipidemia is a growing concern causing significant morbidity and mortality. High cholesterol levels increase the risk of individuals developing heart disease, stroke, and other disease states. Dietary modification is the initial approach for treatment, but many patients require statins (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl co-enzyme A reductase inhibitors) to reduce cardiovascular risk. Unfortunately, a number of patients cannot tolerate statins, leading to practitioners searching for alternative regimens. One alternative that has been extensively studied is red yeast rice (Monascus purpureus), a dietary supplement. In patients with dyslipidemia, red yeast rice was efficacious and safe for short-term use (<16 weeks). Red yeast rice has also been studied head to head with statins and was shown ... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5572132 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5572132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5572131&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F17%2F1%2F28%3Frss%3D1 Fluoride is a naturally occurring element with multiple implications for human health. This review discusses its metabolism and toxicity, along with the current understanding of the mechanism of action of fluoride and its role as a safe and effective agent in the prevention of dental caries. The relationship between excessive fluoride intake during periods of dental enamel formation and the development of dental fluorosis is also reviewed. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5572131 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5572131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5572130&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F17%2F1%2F11%3Frss%3D1 Early medical school development in the United States was considerably more robust than is usually appreciated. Most histories include only that portion of medicine known as regular or allopathic medicine. To fully understand developments in the country, it is necessary to include the various medical sects that developed in the country in the early 19th century. It is also important to realize that the impetus for medical school development came not from established academic institutions but from the medical community itself. Medical schools in the United States developed at a time and place that hospitals, as we know them, did not exist. The melding together of the preceptorship (apprenticeship), didactic lectures, demonstrations, and clinical/hospital experience evolved slowly. The move ... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5572130 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5572130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5572129&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F17%2F1%2F9%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5572129 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5572129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5572128&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F17%2F1%2F4%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5572128 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5572128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386390&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F16%2F3%2F240-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386390 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386389&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F16%2F3%2F240%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386389 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386388&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F16%2F3%2F239%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386388 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386387&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F16%2F3%2F233%3Frss%3D1 This article explores the history of rheumatoid arthritis from a patient’s perspective in the light of the scientific knowledge at the time and critically reflects on the relationship between conventional and complementary/alternative medicine then and today. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386387 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386386&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F16%2F3%2F226%3Frss%3D1 This study sought to describe how consumers found the Bill Henderson protocol, a dietary intervention for cancer treatment, and to describe their perceptions and evaluation of its effects. In all, 630 surveys were completed online. Most respondents were ages 55 to 74 years old, well-educated, and had experience with a cancer diagnosis. Most respondents identified the Bill Henderson protocol through Internet searches. More than two thirds had used the protocol, although adherence to its components varied. A number of positive attributions were made to the protocol, including cancer cure (n = 73) and improvements in health status indicators (n = 170). Negative attributions included disease progression (n = 10) and death (n = 2). Consumers search for disease management options online. Attribu... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386386 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386385&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F16%2F3%2F218%3Frss%3D1 In conclusion, psychological well-being and psychological morbidity, and not disease severity, appear to be associated with dispositional mindfulness in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators. Further research is needed to confirm these findings. Accepted for publication March 8, 2011. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386385 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386384&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F16%2F3%2F210%3Frss%3D1 The objective of the research was to map the discourse about herbal medicine in Australia’s primary medical journal, the Medical Journal of Australia, over 4 decades. Manifest content analysis of 148 articles about herbal or complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in journal articles from 1966 to 2008 was undertaken. Issues of risk dominated the discourse about herbal medicine in the journal (70%), with a focus on adverse events (42%) as the most significant risk of herbal and other complementary medicines. Toxicity (23%) and drug interactions (18%) were the most frequently mentioned specific risk items. Items that acknowledged efficacy (32%) outweighed those suggesting ineffectiveness (11%). Case reports, reviews, research articles, and letters all had risk frequencies of more ... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386384 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386383&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F16%2F3%2F201%3Frss%3D1 The purpose of this study was to identify strength gains after an anterior cruciate ligament injury and surgery and during inflammatory challenge in participants with disparate vitamin D levels. Plasma samples were obtained from those who had not previously experienced an anterior cruciate ligament injury and from injured patients 2 weeks before and 3 months after anterior cruciate ligament surgery. Plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D and cytokine concentrations were measured in each blood sample. Single-leg peak isometric forces were measured 2 weeks presurgery and 3 months postsurgery. Compared with noninjured participants, inflammatory cytokines were elevated prior to and following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. During this inflammatory challenge, the peak isometric force increases a... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386383 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386382&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F16%2F3%2F195%3Frss%3D1 Iron is a trace element found in the diet and is essential for cognition and energy metabolism. Poor iron status is a concern for female athletes, who might not consume adequate levels of dietary iron and could experience elevated iron loss from physiologic processes associated with physical activity. Physical performance and cognitive decrements have been demonstrated in female athletes with iron deficiency anemia; both improve with increased iron intake. Two approaches for increasing iron intake in female athletes are the consumption of iron supplements and increasing dietary intake of foods high in iron to include iron-fortified foods. Both of these approaches have advantages and disadvantages that should be considered when treating female athletes with poor iron status. (Source: Comple... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386382 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386381&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F16%2F3%2F190%3Frss%3D1 Iodine levels in the United States have dropped precipitously over the past few decades, whereas antagonists such as bromine, perchlorate, and fluoride have become more ubiquitous. These changes have placed a nutritional burden on the human body and increased the potential for pathophysiological change at the cellular level. This review examines the clinical and peer-reviewed literature and provides perspective related to health-compromising trends that warrant close scrutiny in clinical practice and future research mandates. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386381 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386380&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F16%2F3%2F181%3Frss%3D1 Magnesium is an essential mineral necessary for optimal cellular health and well-being. Many adults in the United States fail to get recommended amounts of magnesium from their diets. Even so, symptoms of magnesium deficiency are rarely seen; however, maintaining normal body stores could be preventative against common diseases. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386380 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386379&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F16%2F3%2F169%3Frss%3D1 Growing evidence from a variety of experimental models shows that boron is a bioactive and beneficial (perhaps essential) element for humans. Reported beneficial actions of boron include arthritis alleviation or risk reduction, bone growth and maintenance, central nervous system function, cancer risk reduction, hormone facilitation, and immune response, inflammation, and oxidative stress modulation. The diverse effects of boron indicate that it influences the formation and/or activity of an entity that is involved in many biochemical processes. Formation of boroesters with the ribose moiety of compounds involved in numerous reactions, such as S-adenosylmethionine and oxidized nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) might be the reason for boron bioactivity. Both animal and human data sugg... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386379 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386378&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F16%2F3%2F164%3Frss%3D1 Molybdenum is a trace element that functions as a cofactor for at least 4 enzymes: sulfite oxidase, xanthine oxidase, aldehyde oxidase, and mitochondrial amidoxime reducing component. In each case, molybdenum is bound to a complex, multiring organic component called molybdopterin, forming the entity molybdenum cofactor. The best sources of dietary molybdenum are legumes, grains, and nuts. Bioavailability of molybdenum is fairly high but depends on form, with molybdenum preparations having greater bioavailability than food-bound molybdenum. Molybdenum deficiency and toxicity are rare, possibly because of the body’s ability to adapt to a wide range of molybdenum intake levels. At low intakes of molybdenum, the fractional transfer of molybdenum from plasma to urine is lower and a greate... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386378 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4627607&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F16%2F2%2F160-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4627607 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4627607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4627606&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F16%2F2%2F160%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4627606 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4627606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4627605&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F16%2F2%2F149%3Frss%3D1 Decades of overly exuberant antioxidant vitamin claims, regarding disease prevention and antiaging, have not been supported by rigorous scientific testing and negative studies have been largely denied or ignored by the dietary supplement industry. Myths, half truths, and outright lies are commonly used to promote their sales since there is minimal governmental oversight of their effectiveness or of their harmful potential. The free radical theory, which served as the basis of antioxidant vitamin studies to prevent disease, lacks predictability, fails to meet the requirements of the scientific method, and has consequently been invalidated. Antioxidant vitamins have such widespread use that their potential to do harm has become a global public health issue. We must follow the fundamental med... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4627605 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4627605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4627604&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F16%2F2%2F145%3Frss%3D1 The support for integrating meditation into health care and mental health has reached scientific and public acceptance. For the public to receive the benefits of the mind—body medicine of meditation, it is time for health professionals to step into the role of clinical meditation teachers. Clinical meditation refers to the ability to discern the right kinds of meditation for the right person at the right time. With the increased emphasis on preventative medicine and self-care skills to reduce health care costs, the timing is absolutely appropriate for health professionals to gain skills in this new role. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4627604 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4627604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4627603&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F16%2F2%2F138%3Frss%3D1 This review of calcium discusses briefly the role of the parathyroid glands, the gastrointestinal system, and the renal system in maintaining calcium homeostasis that is required for normal bone health, nerve and muscle function, and blood coagulation in the human body. The new recommendations for calcium intake by the United States Institute of Medicine are discussed. The concerns by the Institute of Medicine regarding adverse effects from excess calcium intake, especially hypercalcemia, nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), milk alkali syndrome, prostate cancer, and coronary heart disease, are reviewed. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4627603 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4627603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4627602&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F16%2F2%2F129%3Frss%3D1 Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ 10) supplementation has been reported to be beneficial in treating a variety of health conditions and diseases, with more than 200 clinical trials investigating its use as a drug or dietary supplement. Numerous reviews of the safety and clinical potential of CoQ10 have been published. Successful treatment and efficacy is dependent on the bioavailability of CoQ 10, which is well known to be poor because of its lipophilic nature and large molecular weight. A number of recent clinical trials on CoQ 10 have investigated new formulations of CoQ10 for improvements in absorption and bioavailability. This review provides an update of clinical efficacy trials using CoQ10 and describes recent advances in formulation technology to improve the bioavailability of CoQ10. The authors al... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4627602 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4627602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4627601&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F16%2F2%2F114%3Frss%3D1 Muscular (quadriceps) weakness is a predominant impairment that follows anterior cruciate ligament injury and surgery. This continued weakness impairs activities of daily living and could predispose patients to adverse conditions later in life, such as knee osteoarthritis. Vitamins E and C have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. Herein, the authors summarize the state-of-the science and suggest directions for future research endeavors regarding the therapeutic influence of vitamins E and C, or other antioxidants, on the recovery from anterior cruciate ligament injury and surgery. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4627601 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4627601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4627600&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F16%2F2%2F102%3Frss%3D1 Mandatory and discretionary fortification with folic acid is eliminating deficiency of this vitamin. Blood levels of the vitamin have never been higher, with hematologic folate values commonly exceeding the upper range of calibration. The synthetic analog (pteroylmonoglutamic acid) prevents neural tube defects and lowers homocysteine, both positive attributes, yet negative correlates of pteroylmonoglutamic acid are increasingly reported. These involve increased risk for common cancers (ie, colon, breast, prostate) and antimetabolite effects on natural killer cells and at dihydrofolate reductase, a critical gatekeeper enzyme. This review, however, takes a different, human ecological perspective, examining novel folate-related phenomena distinct from the classic metabolic role of the vitamin... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4627600 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4627600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4627599&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F16%2F2%2F91%3Frss%3D1 Niacin is required for a host of critical redox and adenosine diphosphate-ribosylation reactions in metabolism. Niacin deficiency leads to the distinctive signs and symptoms of pellagra, but these can happen in an unpredictable progression and can be altered in patients with polymorphisms in any of the hundreds of niacin-dependent enzymes. The symptomatology of niacin deficiency is becoming a forgotten knowledge base, and niacin deficiency is likely underdiagnosed. Additionally, high levels of niacin and niacinamide have pharmacological effects distinct from their role as sources of vitamin B3, allowing a wide range of effects on processes such as blood flow and lipid metabolism, which can be used to treat or prevent a variety of disease processes. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Re... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4627599 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4627599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4627598&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F16%2F2%2F88%3Frss%3D1 Riboflavin (vitamin B 2) is not synthesized by vertebrates and must be supplied by diet. It is found in most foods, with the highest content in dairy products, meat, and dark green vegetables. Deficiency rarely occurs alone where adequate food is available and usually occurs as a multinutrient deficiency. Some conditions and medications can decrease effectiveness or levels of riboflavin. Supplementation is rarely needed to prevent ariboflavinosis when a normal diet is consumed. Supplementation for decreased frequency of migraine headaches and prevention of age related cataracts could be beneficial. There is no known toxicity. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4627598 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4627598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4567010&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F16%2F1%2F82%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4567010 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4567010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4567009&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F16%2F1%2F80-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4567009 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4567009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4567008&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F16%2F1%2F80%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4567008 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4567008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4567007&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F16%2F1%2F73%3Frss%3D1 Vitamin K is traditionally recognized for its role in blood clotting. More recently, new roles for vitamin K have emerged. The current evidence for the role of vitamin K in bone, cardiovascular, and reproductive health will be discussed. There will be a particular focus on populations who could be at risk for vitamin K deficiency. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4567007 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4567007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4567006&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F16%2F1%2F58%3Frss%3D1 Vitamin D deficiency is pandemic, spanning many continents and including all ages, genders and racial/ethnic groups. Currently, world-wide attention is focused on the importance of vitamin D in optimizing health and preventing disease. This focus is largely the result of the scientific discovery that vitamin D receptors are present in nearly every tissue and cell in the body and that adequate vitamin D status is essential for optimal functioning of these tissues and cells. An impressive body of research has accumulated over the past two decades providing new information about the role of vitamin D in prevention of a broad range of diseases. The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of this new information. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4567006 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4567006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4567005&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F16%2F1%2F49%3Frss%3D1 Vitamin C functions in enzyme activation, oxidative stress reduction, and immune function. There is considerable evidence that vitamin C protects against respiratory tract infections and reduces risk for cardiovascular disease and some cancers. Current trials are examining the efficacy of intravenous vitamin C as cancer therapy. Many experts believe that the recommended intakes for vitamin C (45 to 90 mg daily) are several orders of magnitude too low to support optimal vitamin C functionality. Also, there is a misperception that vitamin C deficiency disease (scurvy) is largely historical and rarely observed in developed nations. Physical symptoms of scurvy include swelling of the lower extremities, bleeding gums, fatigue, and hemorrhaging, as well as psychological problems, including depre... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4567005 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4567005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4567004&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F16%2F1%2F40%3Frss%3D1 Understanding the molecular mechanisms of vitamins has opened new perspectives regarding the relationship between nutritional signals and biological functions, which, in turn, has led to the development of new therapeutic agents. Although little is known about water-soluble vitamins as genetic modulators, evidence about their effects on gene expression has grown. In the case of biotin, besides its role as a carboxylase prosthetic group, it also affects gene expression and has a wide repertoire of effects on biological functions. Only recently, the role of pharmacological concentrations of biotin on systemic functions has attracted attention, and it is now being reconsidered with the help of new technologies. This novel approach could lead to new perspectives in its use as a therapeutic age... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4567004 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4567004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4567003&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F16%2F1%2F29%3Frss%3D1 There is good agreement concerning average requirements and reference intakes for vitamin B6 but less agreement over safe upper levels from supplements. High-dose supplements cause sensory nerve damage. Supplements of vitamin B6 have been advocated for treatment of the premenstrual syndrome, with little evidence of efficacy. There are plausible mechanisms for an antidepressant action and protection against steroid hormone—dependent cancers but no evidence from clinical trials. Pyridoxamine reduces the glycation of proteins and so could be beneficial in preventing the adverse effects of poor glycemic control in diabetes. There are plausible mechanisms for an antihypertensive action but only suggestive evidence from small intervention trials. There is no evidence that supplements of vi... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4567003 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4567003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4567002&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F16%2F1%2F21%3Frss%3D1 The current increase in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular morbidity is a growing burden for society. Consideration must therefore be given to compounds capable of slowing down these pathological processes without significant adverse effects. The natural vitamins pantetheine/pantothenic acid are major precursors of coenzyme A and acyl carrier protein, which are essential for fatty acid oxidation and participate in the metabolism of cholesterol and carbohydrates and in at least 70 other enzymatic processes. Following a number of theoretical considerations and clinical observations, various clinical studies have revealed that they possess significant beneficial effects. In particular, they demonstrate useful moderating effects on vascular pathological processes, lowering lipid levels, and in... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4567002 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4567002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4567001&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F16%2F1%2F12%3Frss%3D1 Thiamine (vitamin B 1) was the first B vitamin to have been identified. It serves as a cofactor for several enzymes involved in energy metabolism. The thiamine-dependent enzymes are important for the biosynthesis of neurotransmitters and for the production of reducing substances used in oxidant stress defenses, as well as for the synthesis of pentoses used as nucleic acid precursors. Thiamine plays a central role in cerebral metabolism. Its deficiency results in dry beriberi, a peripheral neuropathy, wet beriberi, a cardiomyopathy with edema and lactic acidosis, and Wernicke—Korsakoff syndrome, whose manifestations consist of nystagmus, ophthalmoplegia, and ataxia evolving into confusion, retrograde amnesia, cognitive impairment, and confabulation. Patients on a strict thiamine-defic... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4567001 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4567001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4567000&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F16%2F1%2F4%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4567000 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4567000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259676&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F15%2F3%2F156%3Frss%3D1 Clinical depression is a common illness, with prevalence of current depressive symptoms in the general population of nearly 10% and lifetime diagnosis almost 16%. Yoga offers an attractive option for complementary therapy of depression. The purpose of this study was to examine research regarding the benefits of yoga for depression, to learn to what extent yoga is beneficial as a complementary therapy for this condition. The method used in this study was a systematic qualitative review of interventions obtained from MEDLINE, CINAHL, and ERIC databases. A total of 18 studies met the criteria. Some of the designs utilized by the interventions were pretest posttest, quasi-experimental and randomized controlled trials. It was found that majority of the interventions (17) were able to significan... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259676 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4259676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259674&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F15%2F3%2F149%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: Immediate effects of MTA were increased BP (systolic) and lower HR and TEMP. Long-term effects were higher resting HR and increased BF, while TEMP significantly decreased. MTA was feasible, well received and could have potential health benefits. Randomized controlled studies are needed to thoroughly explore this therapy as a useful adjunct to conventional allopathic care. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259674 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4259674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259672&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F15%2F3%2F132%3Frss%3D1 This article aims to overcome this shortcoming by analyzing the sociocultural and religious values of medicinal plants among the Mapuche’s rural communities in Araucanía, Chile, as well as their role in traditional medicine. The methods utilized combined participant observation with individual interviews with local shamans (machi) and villagers. Data from free-list interviews and conversations with research participants were used to develop a series of semi-structured interview questions on knowledge of herbal medicines and plants. Data show that the therapeutic efficacy of Mapuche medicine is not only based on ‘‘active agents’’ but is also related to the symbolic and religious meaning attributed to the treatments by healers and patients. The article co... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259672 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4259672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259670&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F15%2F3%2F115%3Frss%3D1 In the current article, the authors examine the potential role of mind-body interventions for preventing or reducing health disparities in a specific group—African American women. The authors first discuss how health disparities affect this group, including empirical evidence regarding the influence of biopsychosocial processes (e.g., psychological stress and social context) on disparate health outcomes. They also detail how African American women’s unique stress experiences as a result of distinct sociohistorical and cultural experiences related to race and gender potentially widen exposure to stressors and influence stress responses and coping behaviors. Using two independent, but related, frameworks (Superwoman Schema [SWS] and the Strong Black Woman Script [SBW-S]), they di... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259670 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4259670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4172734&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F15%2F2%2F108%3Frss%3D1 (No abstract is available for this citation) (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4172734 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4172734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4172733&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F15%2F2%2F98%3Frss%3D1 This article evaluates and summarizes studies performed from 2001 to 2008, which investigated the use of GI for relief of cancer pain. Electronic databases were searched with the keywords cancer pain, visualization, and guided imagery, for any studies utilizing GI with an outcome measure of pain. Five studies included pain as either a primary or a secondary outcome measure. In three of those, pain intensity and pain-related distress decreased in the GI intervention versus control. There is inconsistency in the methodological qualities of these trials and further research is necessary to provide better evidence for the use of GI in cancer pain. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4172733 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4172733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4172732&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F15%2F2%2F84%3Frss%3D1 This article presents an in-depth, qualitative study, analyzing responses to focus-group interviews regarding individuals’ self-reported experiences and attitudes during Qi Gong practice. Semistructured interviews were conducted with three Qi Gong groups in order to collect research data. These data were transcribed verbatim and subjected to content and thematic analysis across and within groups. The analysis indicates extraordinary experiences of Qi Gong practitioners on various levels of bio-psycho-spiritual/energetic functioning. The results indicate how Qi Gong influences the complexity and multidimensionality of individuals’ health. In the discussion, the author compares and contrasts his results with other recently performed research. (Source: Complementary Health Practic... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4172732 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4172732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4172731&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F15%2F2%2F65%3Frss%3D1 Although preliminary evidence supports the psychophysical benefits of dance for adults with Parkinson disease, guidelines for community-based dance programs await further scrutiny for safety and efficacy. This pilot study was designed to assess the feasibility of an intensive trial of group-delivered modern dance for 11 adults with early-to-middle stage Parkinson’s. The Timed ‘‘Up and Go’’ test and the Fullerton Advanced Balance scale were administered to assess balance safety and re-administered at closure along with a self-reported feedback questionnaire. Video recordings were analyzed for qualitative behavioral change. Pre/posttest comparisons from the Timed ‘‘Up and Go’’ test were not significant, while those from the Fullerton Adva... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4172731 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4172731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4172730&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F15%2F2%2F59%3Frss%3D1 Discussion: MBSR training is a promising, group-based intervention for decreasing psychological distress in older adults. Larger randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm study findings. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4172730 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4172730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3859444&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F15%2F1%2F54%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3859444 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:02:37 +0100 3859444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3859442&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F15%2F1%2F40%3Frss%3D1 This article presents an innovative and integrated approach to the promotion of a traditional health knowledge system through a community-based entrepreneurship initiative, the Gram Mooligai Company Limited (GMCL), operating in Tamil Nadu (India). The field study took place in Tamil Nadu over a period of 4 months. The data were collected through individual and group interviews and were complemented by participant observations. The research highlights the existence of a strong relationship between commercial initiatives centered on ethnomedicine, enhancement of local livelihoods, gender empowerment, and conservation and enhancement of traditional knowledge through community capacity building. The article points out the importance of promoting and sustaining community initiatives such as GMC... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3859442 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:02:37 +0100 3859442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3859441&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F15%2F1%2F31%3Frss%3D1 Acupuncture was first legalized in Maryland in 1973. By the end of 2009, regulatory legislation had passed in all but six states. The growth of acupuncture is most commonly measured by its well-documented demand as a treatment modality and the rapid increase in the number of licensees. Much less documented is a puzzling stagnation in work opportunities and income. As many as half of all licensees, on graduation and licensure, may be unable to support themselves by working in their chosen profession. However, unlike other well-established complementary and alternative health professions, such as chiropractic and massage, acupuncture is conspicuously absent from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics occupations manual, with only a handful of secondary and incomplete studies available, which tog... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3859441 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:02:37 +0100 3859441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3859440&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F15%2F1%2F14%3Frss%3D1 Nurses are increasingly using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for relief of personal health issues. The purpose of this qualitative case study is to explore how nurses’ TCM experiences affect nurses’ professional identities and practices. Symbolic interaction is the research framework used. Mixed methods of coding facilitate data analysis. Sociological theories explain the findings. The study included 20 semistructured interviews of 10 practicing nurses and 10 faculty members in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. The data provide the basis for several new conclusions. Nursing subspecialty practice norms determine how TCM experience affects nurses’ professional identities and nursing practices. Mutable nursing careers enable nurses to incorporate TCM into their nursing ... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3859440 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:02:37 +0100 3859440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3859439&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F15%2F1%2F3%3Frss%3D1 There is a place for the acupuncture profession within primary care. Nationwide, community clinics that serve the population of under- and uninsured persons are facing a tremendous shortage of primary care practitioners. Marginalized health care professions, that is, acupuncture, chiropractic, and naturopathy, are being drawn into a primary care role. An unanticipated workforce opportunity exists to fill the caregiver gap in community clinics. This transition can be quickly realized in states such as California where statutory code states that acupuncture is to be regulated and controlled as a primary care profession, but the requisite training has yet to be provided. Specific clinical experience in primary care settings would help overcome long-standing barriers that have resulted in the ... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3859439 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:02:36 +0100 3859439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3481512&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F14%2F3%2F153%3Frss%3D1 This article explores whether complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) users view CAM as a unified concept or individualize the modalities. A survey about the beliefs and concerns surrounding the use of 22 CAM modalities was posted to a random sample of 1,308 people in five rural and two metropolitan localities in Victoria, Australia. The response rate was 40% (n = 459). Overall, 91% of respondents were found to either have used one CAM modality (85%, n = 386) or be open to future use (6%, n = 33). Respondents did not view CAM as a unified concept. Each modality was used by people with different characteristics and beliefs about health care. However, it was practical to divide the 22 CAM modalities into four categories that we have named natural remedy, wellness, accepted, and establis... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3481512 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:15:02 +0100 3481512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3481511&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F14%2F3%2F136%3Frss%3D1 This article provides an overview of the naturopathic profession in Australia and the regulatory quest, highlighting how professional marginalization and the pursuit of state protection have fueled the push for statutory registration. Considering the extent of public support for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practices, the unification of the dissenting factions within the naturopathic profession could create a powerful group, one in which current self-regulatory mechanisms might be more effective, so negating some of the perceived needs for statutory regulation. However, with the increasing use of CAM and most health professions regulated via registration Acts, there are significant arguments to support statutory registration for naturopaths in a manner similar to other heal... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3481511 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:15:02 +0100 3481511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3481510&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F14%2F3%2F128%3Frss%3D1 This study aimed to investigate perceptions and practices of folk health wisdoms among various age groups in Thailand. The study used an exploratory design involving a survey and focus group discussions. Between March 2003 and April 2005, 422 respondents from 5 communities of different districts of Chonburi Province, Thailand were interviewed, and then followed up for clarification of responses by focus groups in each community. Most respondents (93.8%), especially in the older age groups, were familiar with and interested in folk health wisdoms, with 62.8% using one or more kinds of folk health wisdoms. Herbal medicines and massage were most often used as health care, with significant differences in use (p < .05) between younger and older age groups. Younger people (<35 years) used ... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3481510 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:15:02 +0100 3481510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3481509&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F14%2F3%2F115%3Frss%3D1 The current study examined the relation of a commonly used measure of mindfulness (Mindful Attention Awareness Scale [MAAS]) and psychological flexibility (Acceptance and Action Questionnaire [AAQ]) to mental health-related variables within an African American college sample. The study also examined these constructs as potential mediators of the link between self-concealment and mental health variables. The AAQ did not show adequate internal consistency, and thus was not used in subsequent analyses. Mindfulness was found to be a significant predictor of mental health-related variables and mediated the relation between self-concealment and emotional distress in stressful interpersonal situations (full mediation) and general psychological ill health (partial mediation). These results are sug... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3481509 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:15:02 +0100 3481509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2706205&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F14%2F2%2F93%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion: Yoga is seen as a group of useful physical, social, and philosophical practices for the health field. However, challenges to its integration into the BNHS include its maintenance as an alternative culture practice and its distance from the epistemological bases of present complementary and integrative medicine. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2706205 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2706205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2706204&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F14%2F2%2F84%3Frss%3D1 A 45-year-old previously healthy male suffered a major visual setback following a blunt injury to his left eye. The vision in the affected eye was lost immediately and did not return after the resolution of initial inflammation. His retinal examination revealed a subretinal hemorrhage with an area of chorioretinal atrophy in the left macula. A 3-month trial of conventional therapy, consisting of hemostatics, antioxidants, steroids, and vitamin A, was of no avail except for the return of vision to finger-counting ability. An optical coherence tomography (OCT) and fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) conducted at 3 months revealed hyper-reflectivity and irregularity at retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) Bruch’s membrane complex and decreased retinal thickness. Ayurvedic therapy was start... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2706204 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2706204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2706203&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F14%2F2%2F70%3Frss%3D1 Many parents use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for their children. A number of medical schools are introducing CAM teaching, and this study was undertaken to explore the medical education priorities of parents who use CAM for their children. A total of 27 parents (25 females, 2 males) participated in 1 of 6 focus group discussions. Transcripts were analyzed using an iterative process of concept identification, hypothesis testing, and detailed comparisons. Participant preferences for health care for their children were complex and informed by previous health care experiences and current family health care needs. Using CAM allowed parents choice and control in managing their family’s health care. Many participant priorities for medical education in CAM echoed key princip... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2706203 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2706203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2706202&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F14%2F2%2F59%3Frss%3D1 Discussion: Of the three states with high out-of-state licensure, California has recently passed licensure legislation. Previous studies have indicated that New York and Colorado scored high on legislative innovativeness. Should licensing of NDs be passed in these two states, the possibility exists that legislation would spread to adjacent and other proximal states. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2706202 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2706202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2286889&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F14%2F1%2F51%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2286889 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2286889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2286888&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F14%2F1%2F36%3Frss%3D1 This article traces the historical and philosophical roots of the provaccination and anti-vaccination movements through to the present day, with a focus on the role of chiropractic within those movements. Political, legal, and scientific issues are considered. Attempts to portray the anti-vaccination chiropractors as unscientific extremists, by both orthodox medicine and from within the chiropractic community itself, clouds the informed consent and freedom of choice aspect relating to health care that they espouse, and scapegoats the so-called extremists rather than facing the ethical issues surrounding fully informed consent. The authors conclude that would-be medical ethicists promote their own political agendas that aid profit before safety and breed distrust within the community that i... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2286888 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2286888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2286887&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F14%2F1%2F19%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion: This first study documenting self-reported effects of TR shows subjective benefits and no adverse effects. Further research on this approach is warranted. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2286887 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2286887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2286886&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F14%2F1%2F10%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion: The application of cutting-edge technology toward understanding mindfulness— an ``inner technology''—is elucidating new ways in which attention, awareness, acceptance, and compassion may promote optimal health—in mind, body, relationships, and spirit. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2286886 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2286886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2286885&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F14%2F1%2F3%3Frss%3D1 Mindfulness is an ancient spiritual practice as well as a unique behavioral technique involving the cultivation of non-judgmental, non-reactive, metacognitive awareness of present-moment experience. Given the growing interest in mindfulness across numerous academic and clinical disciplines, an agenda is needed to guide the next wave of research. Here, we suggest four areas that, in our view, are important for a future contemplative science of mindfulness: performance-based measures of mindfulness, scientific evaluation of Buddhist claims, neurophenomenology of mindfulness, and measuring changes in mindfulness-induced gene expression. By exploring these domains, the wisdom of the meditative traditions may be complemented by leading-edge empirical research methodologies. (Source: Complementa... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2286885 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2286885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1872566&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F13%2F3%2F198%3Frss%3D1 Peripheral Arterial occlusive Disease is one among many conditions where a dependable cure is still elusive. Despite of availability of various treatment options on medical and surgical grounds, these many options does not with stand to the complexity, generalization and rapid progression inherent to the disease. Cost of diagnosis and cost of therapy also acts as a constraint in its quick management. In these conditions, any CAM approach addressing to all these intricacies of PAOD is a welcoming thought. We tried to intervene with CAM therapy in a patient diagnosed as having PAOD. The clinical improvements observed in this single case are warranting for more serious studies to define the role of CAM in these conditions. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1872566 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1872566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1872565&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F13%2F3%2F182%3Frss%3D1 This article describes naturopathic philosophy and therapeutics; examines naturopathic medical treatment of HIV/AIDS patients in two CAM treatment centers in a Western US metropolitan area; describes treatment of HIV/AIDS patients in a biomedical treatment center frequented by many of the HIV patients who have opted for an integrative approach; and compares these approaches in terms of models of practitioner-patient relationship. I argue that the naturopathic physician-patient relationship constitutes a form of social support that generally cannot be facilitated in the biomedical physician-patient relationship due to time, and perhaps philosophical, constraints. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1872565 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1872565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1872564&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F13%2F3%2F171%3Frss%3D1 A pilot study of the effects of 10 weeks of yoga practice on 11 midlife women's menopausal symptoms was conducted. Qualitative analysis of participants' exit interviews provided information not captured in quantitative measures, including perceptions of the yoga intervention and suggestions for improving the study protocol. The women reported feeling relaxed and physically better after yoga class. Many viewed yoga as a skill they could incorporate into daily life to reduce stress and manage their menopausal symptoms. The class setting provided an opportunity for individualized instruction, peer interaction, and a structured time for self-care. Factors that made it more challenging to practice yoga at home included responsibilities to others as well as limited time, space, and energy. Women... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1872564 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1872564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1872563&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F13%2F3%2F155%3Frss%3D1 Rising public interest in and use of holistic health (HH) practices and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has created a need for health care providers to become knowledgeable in these areas. HH/CAM content is increasingly included in curricula of professional health education, a trend less clear in associate, certificate, and diploma programs of 2-year colleges. A survey of directors and coordinators of allied health and nursing programs at New Jersey county colleges was conducted to determine curricular presence of HH/CAM and program constituency awareness of institutionally accessible HH/CAM information resources. Results indicated: rising interest in HH/CAM instruction; multiple forces influencing HH/CAM inclusion; HH/CAM strengthening programs; and uncertainty regarding know... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1872563 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1872563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1872562&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F13%2F3%2F139%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions. Heterogeneity in the CAM definition and questionnaire items precluded summarizing health care professionals' attitudes toward CAM. Providing CAM education to health care professionals may help to integrate CAM into mainstream medical care. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1872562 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1872562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1408140&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F13%2F2%2F127%3Frss%3D1 Enhancing the professionalism of graduates is a major objective of most health care education institutions today. Educating conventional health care providers about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) may directly and indirectly improve trainee professionalism by expanding trainees' knowledge and appreciation of diverse health care beliefs and practices, improving physician—patient communication, enhancing self-care, and increasing sense of competence and job satisfaction. A survey based on professional competencies proposed by the Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine was administered to the grantees of the National Institutes of Health, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine R-25 CAM education project initiative. The survey's ai... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1408140 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1408140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1408139&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F13%2F2%2F110%3Frss%3D1 Collaboration between traditional and biomedically trained health workers is regarded as key in HIV/AIDS control. However, few studies have focused on exploring ways of enhancing this collaboration. Using a pre- and postintervention questionnaire, the authors assessed changes in attitudes to and practices of collaboration among 19 biomedical and 28 traditional health care providers following a 12-month dialogue-building intervention in Ndola, Zambia. The intervention consisted of peer group discussions, interactive group discussions, training sessions, and peer-influenced networking. The results show that although both groups of providers had fairly positive attitudes toward each other before the intervention, further improvements in attitudes were observed after the intervention. Referral... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1408139 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1408139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1408138&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F13%2F2%2F100%3Frss%3D1 Growing use of complementary and alternative supplements (CAS) is of concern because of the potential for herb—drug interaction among cardiovascular patients. Literary searches were conducted on PubMed to identify reports of extent and purpose of CAS use, disclosure of use by patients, physician knowledge, and possible drug—CAS interactions for cardiovascular patients. Additional published studies were located through the Web sites of various organizations. Further searches of case reports, case series, controlled trials, and laboratory evidence were performed for each of the top 10 CAS and their possible cardiovascular drug interactions. More research is needed to understand supplement—drug interactions, particularly in terms of how this potentially affects patients taki... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1408138 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1408138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1408137&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F13%2F2%2F92%3Frss%3D1 This article reviews three decades of research at the Shealy Institute on nonpharmacological treatments for chronic depression in chronic pain patients via low-voltage electrical stimulation and other adjunctive therapies. More than 30,000 chronically depressed patients have been treated with cranial electrical stimulation at 1 to 2 mA at 15,000 Hz, modulated at 500 and 15 Hz. Approximately half of patients treated with this approach experienced marked clinical improvement. When combined with photostimulation at 1 to 7 Hz, 85% of patients improved adequately without use of antidepressant drugs and without complications. Magnesium replacement and nutrition education are useful adjuncts. This program is cost effective and can be carried out by a nurse practitioner and an assistant. Further c... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1408137 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1408137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1408136&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F13%2F2%2F79%3Frss%3D1 Both dispositional mindfulness and mindfulness-based interventions have been found to be associated with less psychological distress. The current study investigated three mechanisms by which mindfulness might exert its beneficial effects: emotion regulation, nonattachment, and reduced rumination. Correlational self-report data were collected from two independent, nonclinical samples of undergraduates. Structural equation modeling was then used to test the role of these three mechanisms in mediating the relationship between mindfulness and a psychological distress factor, consisting of measures for depressive and anxious symptomatology. The model was respecified based on the first sample and retested in the second sample. Results confirmed an inverse relationship between mindfulness and psy... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1408136 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1408136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1104131&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F13%2F1%2F63%3Frss%3D1 As consumer demand for complementary therapies has increased, so too has the public's expectation that health care professionals be knowledgeable about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and prepared to advise patients. In 2000, the National Institutes of Health National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) began awarding competitive, 5-year educational grants to academic institutions committed to teaching CAM content to health professional students. Fifteen awards were made under this program. Five somewhat overlapping domains of competency have emerged: awareness of CAM therapies and practices, evidence base underlying CAM therapies, CAM skill development, self-awareness and self-care, and CAM models and systems. The NCCAM R-25 projects have demonstrated th... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1104131 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1104131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1104130&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F13%2F1%2F46%3Frss%3D1 This article focuses on midwives who practice complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in Israel. After qualifying as nurses in mainstream biomedical institutions, these midwives have, at some point in their careers, opted to study a variety of CAM skills and practice them in hospital delivery rooms in Israel. The authors explore the relationship of selected elements of feminist ideology to the epistemology of CAM midwives. Seven context-specific themes are viewed as central to their epistemological stance: rejection of the medicalization of birth; a strong belief in the "naturalness" of childbirth; rejection of the overuse of technology; empowerment of women; nostalgia and reverence for the past; centrality of intuition, feeling, and emotion; and active advocacy. In-depth, semistructu... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1104130 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1104130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1104129&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F13%2F1%2F34%3Frss%3D1 Students with learning disabilities (LD; defined by compromised academic performance) often have higher levels of anxiety, school-related stress, and less optimal social skills compared with their typically developing peers. Previous health research indicates that meditation and relaxation training may be effective in reducing anxiety and promoting social skills. This pilot study used a pre—post no-control design to examine feasibility of, attitudes toward, and outcomes of a 5-week mindfulness meditation intervention administered to 34 adolescents diagnosed with LD. Postintervention survey responses overwhelmingly expressed positive attitudes toward the program. All outcome measures showed significant improvement, with participants who completed the program demonstrating decreased st... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1104129 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1104129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1104128&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F13%2F1%2F21%3Frss%3D1 This report describes a study of the clinical approach of holistic clinicians in one clinic over 14 months, based on selection of diagnoses and therapies. Methods included observations of clinical encounters and physician interviews. Findings suggest that physicians initially selected diagnoses and treatments that reflected their biomedical orientation. Subsequent diagnoses incorporated energy healing, homeopathy, and spiritual hypnotherapy. This gradual introduction of CAM modalities into practice allowed physicians to address body—mind—emotional and spiritual causes of disease. Incorporation of CAM modalities into clinical practice by these biomedically trained physicians with additional CAM experience gave them flexibility to offer patients different treatment options and al... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1104128 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1104128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1104127&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F13%2F1%2F3%3Frss%3D1 Guided by the conceptual framework of the consumer decision-making model, the present study compared the factors associated with initial and long-term use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) providers. A survey was completed by 239 people recruited from the offices of physicians and CAM practitioners. Conventional medicine clients (n = 54), new or infrequent clients (n = 73), and established CAM clients (n = 112) were compared to identify the decision factors for initial and long-term CAM use. Consistent with the components of this model, we found support for the roles of external influences (age, social recommendations), decision process factors (symptom severity, egalitarian provider preference), and post-decision factors (dissatisfaction with conventional care) depending on ... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1104127 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1104127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=917336&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F12%2F3%2F203%3Frss%3D1 Increasingly, research is demonstrating the safety, efficacy, and patient satisfaction associated with use of nonpharmacological, complementary interventions for pain management in hospital settings. One such intervention, massage, has been found to be effective for pain and anxiety reduction in limited forms, such as described here, massage is relatively easy to learn and apply. The pilot project was designed to develop and assess a clinical intervention using hand and foot massage for management of pain and anxiety in inpatients on a rehabilitation unit. Methods included formal training of staff nurses in hand and foot massage and subsequently having them teach key family caregivers of the patient how to deliver hand or foot massage in response to reports of pain and anxiety. The report ... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=917336 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 917336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=917335&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F12%2F3%2F196%3Frss%3D1 This study explored perspectives of family medicine physicians and licensed acupuncture clinicians with experience in treating patients with UCF, regarding their treatment regimens and perceived success at improving their patients' energy and coping with symptoms. A sample of 141 family medicine physicians and licensed acupuncturists was surveyed via a questionnaire; 48 returned the completed questionnaire. Clinicians reported treating from 3 to 375 patients with UCF. Family physicians provided more conventional methods, and licensed acupuncturists provided alternative treatments. The reported success of the licensed acupuncturists at improving energy and stamina and helping patients cope with fatigue was significantly higher than that of the family physicians. Implications for future rese... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=917335 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 917335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=917334&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F12%2F3%2F184%3Frss%3D1 Current studies regarding the efficacy of the herb St. John's wort (SJW) in treating mild to moderate cases of depression show conflicting evidence. In this article, we review the literature and consider similarities and differences between studies showing some efficacy and those showing none. Twelve published reports were reviewed. The majority of studies indicated the efficacy of SJW in the treatment of mild to moderate cases of depression. Most trials have had small sample sizes and either a placebo group or a standard pharmaceutical group. Two studies (both pediatric) were uncontrolled. Studies generally reported outcomes that had positive implications for their financial supporters and/or those with whom the primary investigators had acknowledged financial affiliations. More studies t... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=917334 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 917334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=917333&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F12%2F3%2F179%3Frss%3D1 The aim of this article is to evaluate trends in the development of the evidence-base for the effectiveness of massage therapy. For this purpose, a comparison of two systematic reviews was conducted. The first related to the evidence-base in 2000, the second to 2005. Both employed the same methodology and criteria for evaluation. The results indicate that, in several areas, the evidence has become more solid and, for anxiety and back pain, it has become more positive. For a host of other indications, the evidence seems encouraging, but more studies are required to test the effectiveness of massage therapy as well as its use for specific conditions. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=917333 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 917333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=917332&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F12%2F3%2F167%3Frss%3D1 To address rising health costs, the Australian government has relied on several strategies: (1) covert rationing that entails limiting public health funds for particular patients or services; (2) the allocation of patients awaiting surgery to a priority level; (3) increased copayments for physician visits necessitated by practices such as physicians refusing to bulk bill; and (4) the establishment of an independent auditor for the private health insurance industry. However, the health economics literature rarely mentions that the growing support in various ways of the Australian government for complementary medicine may constitute another strategy for curtailing rising health costs. The government's main support for complementary medicine has come in the form of training programs in chirop... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=917332 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 917332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=705273&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F12%2F2%2F144%3Frss%3D1 This qualitative study reports 12 patients' experiences following the unplanned and unexpected termination of their healing touch treatments. Physically disabled, chronically ill patients requiring nursing home levels of care, who were being assisted in staying at home with agency support, had been treated one to two times weekly to monthly over a period of 3 to 4 months by a healing touch practitioner, under a pilot study. Patients had been interviewed twice during their treatments and had described positive experiences with healing touch. Midway through the study, there was an abrupt stopping of treatments without warning or explanation to either patients or researchers. Naturalistic inquiry methodology was used to explore patients' subsequent reactions and experiences. Six patients had ... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=705273 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 705273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=705272&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F12%2F2%2F139%3Frss%3D1 Patients suffering from chronic diseases like epilepsy often use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as first-line treatment because of myths, superstitions, and stigma attached to the disease. The present study reports on 108 patients with epilepsy presenting to an allopathic hospital with uncontrolled seizures, status epilepticus, or drug toxicity. Blood samples of these patients taking unlabeled pills from a CAM provider specializing in the treatment of epilepsy contained prescription antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproic acid, and phenobarbitone. Serum samples in all but 5 patients demonstrated presence of one or more AEDs. Most of the patients had serum levels of these AEDs either in the subtherapeutic or in the supratherapeutic range. The auth... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=705272 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 705272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=705271&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F12%2F2%2F120%3Frss%3D1 The objective of this article is to explore complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) users' reliance on health service providers, different forms of media, and interpersonal contacts for their health-needs information. To explore this information, a survey was posted to a random sample of 1,308 people in five rural and two metropolitan localities in Victoria, Australia. The response rate was 40% (n = 459). The overall current CAM use was 52% and lifetime use was 85%. We found that the CAM users obtained most of their health needs information from doctors and CAM practitioners, whereas the Internet and health food shops served as the least useful sources of information. The respondents who used the modalities we labeled as natural remedy modalities accessed the most health information. ... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=705271 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 705271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=705270&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F12%2F2%2F99%3Frss%3D1 The diversity within CAM use in the community, and the beliefs, concerns, and characteristics of the users of individual CAM modalities was explored via a survey mailed to a randomly selected sample of 1,308 people in different metropolitan and rural localities in Victoria, Australia. The response rate was 40% (n = 459). The respondents' overall current CAM use was 52% and lifetime use was 85%. Chiropractic (50%), massage therapy, (50%), and vitamin or herbal supplements (39%) were the most frequently used modalities. A set of beliefs labeled holistic health care beliefs strongly predicted the use of Natural Remedy and Wellness modalities. Users of these modalities were more likely to be female, under the age of 60, and tertiary educated. Rurality characteristics did not predict rural CAM ... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=705270 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 705270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=705269&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F12%2F2%2F87%3Frss%3D1 This article examines the drive for legitimation on the part of Chinese medicine and more specifically acupuncture in Australia. It examines the development of Chinese medicine in Australia, the road to statutory registration of Chinese medicine in Victoria, and the niche of Chinese medicine within the context of the Australian plural medical system. Despite the opposition of organized medicine, the Victorian Parliament passed the Chinese Medicine Registration Act in May 2000, making Victoria the only Australian political jurisdiction to formally regulate Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists. The legal status of Chinese medicine and acupuncture outside of Victoria resembles that of naturopathy and other natural therapies, such as Western herbalism and homeopathy, none of which... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=705269 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 705269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=657300&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F12%2F1%2F78%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=657300 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 657300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=657299&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F12%2F1%2F63%3Frss%3D1 Research projects collapse for a variety of reasons: for example, recruitment problems, sloppy designs, low power, or poor data management. This confessional tale reports on a failed study of the use of exercise and manual therapies for rheumatoid arthritis, solidly established in a quantitative paradigm. This research was an attempt to investigate whether adding a course of manual therapy or water exercise to existing care regimens influenced quality-of-life domains such as mobility, dexterity, and pain in people with rheumatoid arthritis. The study collapsed. The author reports her reflections on the research process and what happens to researchers and participants when studies go awry. This case addresses issues of the personal investments of the researcher, the ethical treatment of par... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=657299 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 657299 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=657298&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F12%2F1%2F51%3Frss%3D1 This article describes the history of animals in therapeutic healing, defines animal-assisted interventions (AAIs), and reviews current research. Indications and contraindications for use with patients and clients and issues of safety, cost, reimbursement, and certification are discussed. AAIs result in statistically significant health benefits with improvements in blood pressure, heart rate, and salivary immunoglobulin A levels and in depression, anxiety, perceived quality of health, and loneliness. Although some studies are weak in experimental design, overall research reveals multiple indications with few contraindications for use of AAIs. Adherence to safety and pursuit of certifications helps ensure the success of AAIs. For the continued support and expansion of AAIs, further research... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=657298 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 657298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=657297&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F12%2F1%2F31%3Frss%3D1 This article reports on the Cannabis Care Study, in which 130 medical cannabis patients at seven facilities in the San Francisco Bay Area were surveyed to gather information about demographics, personal health practices, health outcomes, service use, and satisfaction with medical cannabis facilities. The study was modeled after Andersen's Behavioral Model of Health Services Use. Results show that patients tend to be males older than 35, identify with multiple ethnicities, and report variable symptom duration and current health status. Nearly half the sample reported substituting cannabis for alcohol and illegal drugs; 74% reported substituting it for prescription drugs. Satisfaction did not differ across study sites and was significantly higher than nationally reported satisfaction with he... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=657297 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 657297 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=657296&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F12%2F1%2F15%3Frss%3D1 This article details the therapeutic mechanisms of mindfulness with a novel causal model of stress, metacognition, and coping. Mindfulness is hypothesized to bolster coping processes by augmenting positive reappraisal, mitigating catastrophizing, and engendering self-transcendence. Reviews of stress and mindfulness are then framed by the perspective of second-order cybernetics, a transdisciplinary conceptual framework which builds on extant theory by highlighting the recursion between the individual and their environment. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=657296 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 657296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=657295&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F12%2F1%2F3%3Frss%3D1 Bach® Original Flower Essence (BFE) Rescue® Remedy, a modality used since 1930 but not yet thoroughly investigated scientifically, was evaluated for the reduction of acute situational stress. A double-blind clinical trial comparing a standard dosage of BFE Rescue Remedy against a placebo of identical appearance was conducted in a sample of 111 individuals aged 18 to 49, randomized into treatment (n = 53) and control (n = 58) groups. The Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) was administered before and after the use of Rescue Remedy or placebo. Downward trends in anxiety level measurements were discovered in both the treatment (Rescue Remedy) and control (placebo) groups. Statistical analyses indicated that only the high-state anxiety treatment subgroup demonstrated a sta... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=657295 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 657295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=566848&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F11%2F3%2F195%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=566848 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 566848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=566847&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F11%2F3%2F193%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=566847 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 566847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=566846&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F11%2F3%2F176%3Frss%3D1 Acupuncture has become an accepted and validated part of Western mainstream medicine and is increasingly used by clinicians, midwives, and acupuncturists for reproductive care, induction of labor, and analgesia. Most studies of the effects of obstetrical acupuncture are descriptive, many in foreign languages. Only a few have evaluated efficacy. Results suggest that acupuncture ripens the cervix, initiates labor, reduces labor pain, and shortens the first stage of labor. There is some evidence suggesting that certain acupuncture points have very specific effects on the fetus and uterus, which may be mediated through the hypopituitary-thalamic axis or by local neurovascular stimulation. The substantial maternal hormonal changes occurring just before and during labor offer a unique opportunit... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=566846 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 566846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=566845&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F11%2F3%2F166%3Frss%3D1 This pilot study describes a randomized controlled trial of an audio CD—based interactive guided imagery program for smoking cessation for adults versus a wait-listed control. Feasibility, process measures, and biochemically validated abstinence were assessed at end of treatment (6 weeks) and 12 weeks, as well as at 52 weeks for intervention participants. Fifty-nine percent of intervention participants attended four of six guided imagery sessions, and 94% found the technique helpful for smoking cessation. Intervention participants had greater readiness to quit (Readiness to Quit Ladder, 8.3 vs. 7.2, p < .05) and lower state anxiety (Spielberger Index, 32 vs. 38, p < .05) at end of treatment than the control group. Abstinence rates in the intervention versus control groups were ... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=566845 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 566845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=566844&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F11%2F3%2F153%3Frss%3D1 This article explores the personal and professional challenges that mass trauma presents to social workers and provides a rationale for, and description of, a proposed mindfulness-based trauma prevention program. This program is designed to guide social workers and other health professionals in learning effective self-directed techniques to maintain equanimity in the face of danger and human suffering, thereby reducing the incidence of secondary trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder. Components of the program include mindfulness of breathing, body scan, and trauma-releasing exercises. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=566844 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 566844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=566843&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F11%2F3%2F144%3Frss%3D1 This pilot study explores feasibility and outcomes of a newly developed mindfulness-based cognitive attitude training program for health care personnel. The program was designed as an intervention to reduce the negative effects of stress on health care personnel, on both a personal and professional level, as well as to encourage personal well-being and improved management of the caregiver-patient relationship. The study group (n = 52) consisted of individuals from various categories of caregivers within a primary care setting. The study includes pre- and postintervention assessments and a 3-month follow-up assessment of levels of mindfulness (Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale), quality of life (the WHO-5 Well-Being Questionnaire), and perceived stress (two VAS scales). As a group, cour... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=566843 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 566843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=566842&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F11%2F3%2F133%3Frss%3D1 The purpose of this study was to explore the feasibility of a modified mindfulness intervention for reducing binge eating. Participants (n = 25) were recruited from the general public for a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course. The standard MBSR format was modified to include brief eating exercises. There was no control group. Participants completed the Binge Eating Scale and other self-report measures before and after the course. There was a decline in binge eating as well as state anxiety and depressive symptoms. Reduced binge eating was related to increased self-acceptance and reduced state anxiety. The results are discussed with regard to laying the foundation for future research on the effects of mindfulness on eating. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=566842 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 566842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=566841&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F11%2F3%2F131%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=566841 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 566841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=178437&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F11%2F2%2F125%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=178437 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 06:00:00 +0100 178437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=178436&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F11%2F2%2F123%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=178436 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 06:00:00 +0100 178436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=178435&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F11%2F2%2F120%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=178435 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 06:00:00 +0100 178435 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=178434&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F11%2F2%2F107%3Frss%3D1 This review provides an in-depth examination of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine (TCAM) and/or integrative medicine (IM) research in New Mexico, where many unique cultural and traditional healing systems are still commonly used. A comprehensive search for all recent research studies relating to TCAM/IM in New Mexico was carried out by the author. The survey identified 14 research studies, both quantitative and qualitative, published from 1990 to 2004 that included subjects and data on New Mexico. The studies were grouped into the areas of traditional systems and beliefs, mind-body medicine, natural health products, and conventional providers and complementary and alternative medicine, and individual studies were summarized, with the author's commentary. The review confi... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=178434 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 06:00:00 +0100 178434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=178433&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F11%2F2%2F95%3Frss%3D1 This study examines the relationship between CAM use and diabetes self-management. A survey of rural older African American, Native American, and White adults with diabetes was conducted. Data were collected on diabetes self-management domains and general and diabetes-specific CAM use. Some associations were observed, particularly for CAM use and following a healthy eating plan. CAM is part of the health maintenance strategy of rural older adults with diabetes. Further research should examine the health trajectory associated with CAM use in this population. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=178433 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 06:00:00 +0100 178433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=178432&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F11%2F2%2F77%3Frss%3D1 This article examines the drive for legitimation on the part of osteopathy and chiropractic in Australia. A brief history is presented of the development of these two manual medical systems down under, their respective drives for statutory registration and public funding of their training institutions (all of which are embedded in public universities), and their respective niches within the context of the Australian dominative medical system. Ironically, although osteopathy is politically strong in both the United States, where it has evolved in osteopathic medicine and a parallel medical system to biomedicine, and in Britain, where it remains primarily a manual medical system, chiropractic over time became politically stronger than osteopathy in Australia. The author argues that although ... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=178432 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 06:00:00 +0100 178432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=178431&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F11%2F2%2F75%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=178431 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 06:00:00 +0100 178431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=178430&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F11%2F2%2F71%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=178430 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 06:00:00 +0100 178430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=202&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F11%2F1%2F65%3Frss%3D1 (No abstract is available for this citation) (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=202 Thu, 11 May 2006 06:00:00 +0100 202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=201&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F11%2F1%2F63%3Frss%3D1 (No abstract is available for this citation) (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=201 Thu, 11 May 2006 06:00:00 +0100 201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=200&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F11%2F1%2F57%3Frss%3D1 Health professionals have jobs that are inherently stressful and most have had little opportunity or encouragement to focus on self-care. Over the past 10 years, professional development programs such as the "Courage to Teach" have been developed for teachers in primary and secondary schools. Reported outcomes include personal and professional growth, increased satisfaction and well-being, and renewed passion and commitment for teaching. Based on this model of transformational professional development, a program was developed for health professionals, the Inner Life Renewal Program. Four cohorts of health professionals have completed the program. This brief report provides descriptive information regarding the structure, format, and process of the program and evaluative data based on progr... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=200 Thu, 11 May 2006 06:00:00 +0100 200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=199&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F11%2F1%2F47%3Frss%3D1 This study assessed the impact of an elective for second-year students on cultivating compassion through complementary and alternative medicine practices including therapeutic touch and healing touch. Course participants completed demographic questions, precourse and postcourse questions about confidence and practice in compassion, and the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Those who completed the elective reported significant improvements in confidence, practice, and sense of personal achievement. For example, for the statement, "I am confident in being calm, peaceful and focused (centered) before and during patient encounters," scores improved from 1.7 to 8.0 on a 10-point scale (p < .01). Optimism about future practice improved from 5.5 before to 7.9 after the course (p < .05). Scores sig... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=199 Thu, 11 May 2006 06:00:00 +0100 199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=198&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F11%2F1%2F27%3Frss%3D1 Determinants of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use and characteristics of users are examined using a sample of 848 adults aged 50 and older from the 2000 Health and Retirement Survey. Logistic regression is used to identify the factors associated with the likelihood of using CAM. Nearly 70% of the respondents use at least one CAM modality, with 44% reporting use of curative CAM and 58% reporting use of preventive/curative CAM. Whites, relative to Blacks, were more likely to use curative and less likely to use preventive/curative CAM. Widowed older adults were more likely to use preventive/curative CAM. Number of limitations in activities of daily living was positively associated with use of both types of CAM. Recommendations are made for improving research on alternative heal... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=198 Thu, 11 May 2006 06:00:00 +0100 198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=197&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F11%2F1%2F3%3Frss%3D1 The purpose of this research is to assess the social and health determinants of the use of four separate and distinct categories of complementary and alternative medical therapies: biologically based, mind-body, manipulative, and whole CAM medical systems. The behavioral model of health services use, which holds that health service use is a function of predisposing, enabling, and need characteristics, is used as the theoretical framework for linking specific determinants with the four categories of CAM use. Data are taken from a statewide interview survey of Kansas adults (N = 2,166) conducted in 2001. Results from multivariate analyses demonstrate that there is variation in the determinants of the use of different categories of CAM therapies. Overall, the results indicate that future rese... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=197 Thu, 11 May 2006 06:00:00 +0100 197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=126878&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F10%2F3%2F213%3Frss%3D1 (No abstract is available for this citation) (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=126878 Tue, 17 Jan 2006 07:00:00 +0100 126878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=208&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F10%2F3%2F215%3Frss%3D1 (No abstract is available for this citation) (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=208 Tue, 17 Jan 2006 07:00:00 +0100 208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=207&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F10%2F3%2F211%3Frss%3D1 (No abstract is available for this citation) (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=207 Tue, 17 Jan 2006 07:00:00 +0100 207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=206&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F10%2F3%2F203%3Frss%3D1 The Feldenkrais Method is a complementary approach to motor learning that purports to induce change in chronic motor behaviors. This preliminary study describes the effects of a Feldenkrais program on balance and quality of life in individuals with chronic neurological deficits following stroke. Two male (48 and 53 years old) and 2 female participants (61 and 62 years old), 1 to 2.5 years poststroke, participated as a group in a 6-week Feldenkrais program. Pretest and posttest evaluations of the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), the Dynamic Gait Index (DGI), and the Stroke Impact Scale (SIS) were administered. Data were analyzed using aWilcoxon signed-rank test. DGI and BBS scores improved an average of 55.2% (p=.033) and 11% (p=.034), respectively. SIS percentage recovery improved 35%. Findings s... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=206 Tue, 17 Jan 2006 07:00:00 +0100 206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=205&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F10%2F3%2F189%3Frss%3D1 This article highlights efforts at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing to integrate practice and experience in selected CAT skills (music, hand massage, imagery, breathing/ mindfulness, reflexology) into an existing senior undergraduate clinical skills laboratory course. Students (n= 86) who participated in the class reported significant increases in their confidence levels after the experiential sessions for all of the CAT skills practiced. Directions for future curriculum integration efforts are discussed as well as opportunities for expansion of CAT skills experiences. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=205 Tue, 17 Jan 2006 07:00:00 +0100 205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=204&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F10%2F3%2F175%3Frss%3D1 Data for the United States is limited on prayer for health, including associations with other complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities. The 2002 National Health Interview Survey and Alternative Health Supplement data were examined for associations between prayer for health and demographic, health, and CAM use characteristics. Forty-five percent of adults reported some form of prayer for health. Use of prayer for health was associated with increasing age, ethnic minority status, lower socioeconomic status, southern/midwestern U.S. region, poorer health, and use of most forms of CAM. These data provide information about prayer for health in the United States. Further research could examine associations between prayer for health and healthrelated decisions, behaviors, and outco... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=204 Tue, 17 Jan 2006 07:00:00 +0100 204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=203&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F10%2F3%2F163%3Frss%3D1 The purpose of this study was to develop and pilot test a comprehensive measurement tool to quantify all aspects of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among cancer survivors. Data are from 81 cancer patients and survivors with a mean age of 62 years and 77.2% women. CAMwas used by 63% of the sample. The most common CAM was regular exercise (50%), meditation (48.5%), and fresh fruit and vegetable juices (38.8%). The main motivations for using CAM were to boost the immune system and enhance quality of life. More than 65% had told a doctor they were using CAM. Reported benefits included feeling better, having more energy, and providing a distraction. The main sources of information were support groups (61.5%), books (50%), and friends (45.3%). Few participants used CAM to cure t... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=203 Tue, 17 Jan 2006 07:00:00 +0100 203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=126879&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F10%2F2%2F159%3Frss%3D1 (No abstract is available for this citation) (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=126879 Wed, 10 Aug 2005 06:00:00 +0100 126879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=214&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F10%2F2%2F157%3Frss%3D1 (No abstract is available for this citation) (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=214 Wed, 10 Aug 2005 06:00:00 +0100 214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=213&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F10%2F2%2F147%3Frss%3D1 This article reports our attempt to create a CAM practice description, based on questions general to CAM practice and specific to a particular approach. Because there is limited existing systematic research on CAM practice characteristics, these questions may interest researchers conducting qualitative studies, especially those seeking an example of questions to ask CAM practitioners. We also believe this practice description will be of general interest. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=213 Wed, 10 Aug 2005 06:00:00 +0100 213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=212&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F10%2F2%2F133%3Frss%3D1 Informed by a philosophy that embraces wholeness and balance of body-mind-spirit, the authors each led a 13-week university course in which undergraduate students explored the history and practice of alternative and complementary healing modalities. Students submitted weekly journals chronicling their responses to and understanding of the course material. The journals were examined to gain an understanding of students’ experiences related to all aspects of the course content and process. Thematic analysis revealed a major concept (searching and re-searching) as well as five subconcepts (engaging, opening, hesitating, understanding, and knowing) that represented the iterative process of interacting with and reflecting on the learning of often unfamiliar approaches to healing. Of signi... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=212 Wed, 10 Aug 2005 06:00:00 +0100 212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=211&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F10%2F2%2F119%3Frss%3D1 The objective of this study was to assess pediatric health providers’ attitudes, experience, and referral patterns with respect to therapeutic massage and acupuncture (TM&A). A written survey of experience with and attitudes about TM&A was distributed to a convenience sample of pediatric health care providers attending a regional postgraduate course in April 2002. Bivariate analyses were performed using Fisher’s exact test and the chisquare statistic. Pediatric care providers’ practices of referring patients to TM&A were associated with their own familiarity with and prior use of TM&A as well as their professed comfort level in discussing these modalities. There were no significant differences by professional status, gender, or years in practice in 42% of ... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=211 Wed, 10 Aug 2005 06:00:00 +0100 211 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=210&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F10%2F2%2F105%3Frss%3D1 This article reviews the development and use of KOM in Korea, focusing on a major component, Sasang constitutional medicine. It describes a preliminary study of effectiveness of Sasang constitutional medicine in the treatment of stroke and discusses the directions of future research in KOM. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=210 Wed, 10 Aug 2005 06:00:00 +0100 210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=209&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F10%2F2%2F91%3Frss%3D1 Community-based participatory research (CBPR) principles can be successfully applied to the design and implementation of a complementary medicine study for adults with end-stage AIDS. The Yale Prevention Research Center partnered with Leeway, Inc., an AIDS-dedicated nursing facility, and other academic and clinical entities to conduct a randomized, controlled pilot trial of meditation and massage on quality of life at the end of life. Using CBPR principles, a methodology was developed that was scientifically rigorous, highly respectful, and acceptable to the 91% minority study population. Using continuous, open communication among all involved parties, challenges were satisfactorily addressed in a timely manner. Fifty-eight residents (97% of those eligible) with end-stage AIDS participated... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=209 Wed, 10 Aug 2005 06:00:00 +0100 209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=126880&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F10%2F1%2F85%3Frss%3D1 (No abstract is available for this citation) (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review) Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=126880 Mon, 07 Feb 2005 07:00:00 +0100 126880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=219&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F10%2F1%2F73%3Frss%3D1 The ability of the mind and spirit to influence the body’s processes is a major theme in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) literature. Some CAM authors have taken this idea to the extreme, claiming that the mind has complete control over the body. In this article, the origins and functions of the concept of the mind’s preeminence over the body are examined from historical, psychological, and sociological perspectives. Historically, this concept became especially emphasized during times of widespread social upheaval, possibly because dissociation from the body is an effective psychological coping mechanism. Important social functions are also served by the identification with an immaterial self, which may explain this concept’s prominence in CAM. Habitual dissoc... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=219 Mon, 07 Feb 2005 07:00:00 +0100 219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=218&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F10%2F1%2F57%3Frss%3D1 To assess the quality and clinical applicability of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) software databases for personal digital assistants (PDAs), a standard challenge of 52 CAM clinical questions was developed. Benchmark answers were identified from standard texts. Aphysician evaluator then used each of 11 PDACAMsoftware programs to answer the challenge questions and assessed the programs for comprehensiveness, accuracy, and ease of use. Breadth of coverage of the challenge questions ranged from 23% to 87% and clinical reliability from 58% to 97%. The two most clearly useful products were the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database and the Natural Standard. None of the programs covered combination substances, and only the Natural Standard provided some information on therapeutic... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=218 Mon, 07 Feb 2005 07:00:00 +0100 218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=217&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F10%2F1%2F45%3Frss%3D1 This article describes the creation of a CAM continuing-education pilot program delivered to a diverse group of practicing medical professionals in Alaska. Program strengths include emphasis on critical thinking strategies, identification of cultural barriers, a multidisciplinary medical team approach, and program development with limited funding. A minor degree in CAM evolved from the lessons learned with the continuing education program. The minor degree in CAM is in its pilot phase and is evidence based. The University of Alaska at Anchorage is exploring the minor in CAM as an online offering to graduate students seeking master’s degrees in public health and potentially as part of degree completion programs. The online approach will make the minor degree accessible to Alaskans acr... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=217 Mon, 07 Feb 2005 07:00:00 +0100 217 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=216&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F10%2F1%2F33%3Frss%3D1 Little research has considered older adults’ health beliefs related to the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Based on a conceptual model of health selfmanagement, this analysis delineates health beliefs and behaviors related to CAM use among community-dwelling rural elders. In-depth interviews were conducted with 145 female and male African Americans, Native Americans, and Whites aged 70 and older residing in two rural, central North Carolina counties. CAM therapies are widely used but are largely limited to folk and home remedies and vitamin and mineral supplements. These rural elders integrate CAM use with conventional health care, and they are concerned that remedies they use not interfere with prescribed conventional treatment. They justify CAM use in terms of ... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=216 Mon, 07 Feb 2005 07:00:00 +0100 216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=215&cid=s_31812_8_f&fid=31812&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchp.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F10%2F1%2F3%3Frss%3D1 This article reviews issues of safety in health care, applied particularly to the interface between conventional medicine and complementary and alternative medicine. These issues include errors in treatment and medical management, adverse effects of pharmaceuticals, and defining risk for patients. For complementary and alternative medicine, especially dietary supplements, problems of quality control, licensing, regulation, and misrepresentation are discussed. An important issue is the interface between conventional and complementary therapies, in terms of drug/herb interactions, laboratory diagnosis, and lack of communication between clinicians about patients. Improvements in safety and quality will come from a commitment to better education and understanding between both types of care. (S... Complementary Health Practice Review journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=215 Mon, 07 Feb 2005 07:00:00 +0100 215