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Complementary and alternative medicine

Non-conventional medical practices, including traditional medicine, acupuncture, herbal medicine, mind-body therapies, and the integration of complementary approaches with conventional medicine

6 papers

Papers

Effects of various exercise interventions in insomnia patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

This network meta-analysis of 22 trials suggests that yoga, Tai Chi, and walking/jogging may be effective exercise interventions for improving sleep in individuals with insomnia. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) remained the most effective intervention. While this study adds important comparative data, some included trials had a high risk of bias which might impact the reliability of the result.

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Complementary and alternative medicine Aug 13, 07:06 PM

Immunomodulatory effect of mushrooms and their bioactive compounds in cancer: A comprehensive review

This review suggests that mushrooms might have potential as anti-cancer agents, impacting immune cells and inhibiting tumor growth based primarily on preclinical studies. More clinical trials are needed to determine if mushroom supplements are actually effective for cancer treatment in humans. The standardization and quality control of mushroom products is also a concern.

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Complementary and alternative medicine Jul 19, 06:45 PM

Exploring the health benefits of bhramari pranayama (humming bee breathing): A comprehensive literature review

Bhramari pranayama (humming bee breathing) has shown promise in improving psychological, cardiovascular, and pulmonary health. It may reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and blood pressure, while enhancing attention, sleep quality, and parasympathetic activity. Further research with robust methodologies, especially long-term studies, is needed to validate these results fully.

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Complementary and alternative medicine Jul 15, 11:46 AM

The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in Europe

This study found CAM use in Europe is more common among women, more educated individuals, and those with greater financial resources. At a country level, higher health expenditures are strongly associated with more CAM use, particularly for physical treatments like acupuncture and chiropractics, suggesting greater resource availability plays a role in both individual and national CAM utilization.

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Complementary and alternative medicine Jul 14, 10:45 AM

Treatment efficacy analysis of traditional Chinese medicine for novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19): an empirical study from Wuhan, Hubei Province, China

This empirical study suggests that TCM may have a positive effect on COVID-19 patients, possibly by improving immune response and potentially shortening hospital stays, particularly for those with specific TCM-defined symptoms. However, more rigorous research is needed to confirm these findings due to the study's limitations.

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Complementary and alternative medicine Jul 14, 10:45 AM

Analysis of the status quo of the Elderly's demands of medical and elderly care combination in the underdeveloped regions of Western China and its influencing factors: a case study of Lanzhou

Despite low awareness of the combined medical and elderly care service model (8.13%), more than half of the elderly surveyed in Lanzhou, China (51.53%), expressed a need for such services. The number of children, type of medical insurance, and willingness to pay were identified as significant factors influencing this demand.

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Complementary and alternative medicine Jul 14, 10:45 AM