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One Toke Over The Line: The Proliferation Of State Medical Marijuana Laws, Troy E. Grandel

The University of New Hampshire Law Review

[Excerpt] “Marijuana has been used for medicinal purposes for at least five thousand years. In fact, it was used medicinally in the United States up until the twentieth century when antidrug zealots managed to prohibit it. Prohibition was the status quo until 1996 when California became the first state to adopt a law allowing medicinal marijuana use. Since then, thirteen additional states, along with the District of Columbia, have enacted similar laws. More states are now lining up with their own laws, which are in various stages of adoption. In addition, the Supreme Court has impacted the issue, both with …

Editorial, C Nayak

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

Ocimum Sanctum- A Multicentric Double Blind Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial, Rajpal Rajpal, Vinay Singh, R Roy, C Chaudhary, P Mal, A Bhakat

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

Standardization Studies On Cuscuta Reflexa Roxb. - A New Homoeopathic Drug, H Gupta, P Subramanian, P Rao, D Kushwaha, C Nayak

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

Effectiveness Of Homoeopathic Medicines In Hiv Patients - A Clinical Trial, K Muraleedharan, S Dey, Popula Prasad, V Siddiqui, Rupali Dixit, Vikram Singh, C Nayak

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

Evidence Based Clinical Study To Assess The Usefulness Of Homoeopathic Medicines In Patients Of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Girish Gupta, J Singh, Salil Tandon, Santosh Singh, C Nayak, Hari Singh, Ch Raveendar, K.R.J Nair, Praveen Oberai

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

Tylophora Indica- A Multicentric Clinical Verification Study, C Nayak, Vikram Singh, Krishna Singh, P Chakraborty, Subhash Kaushik, R Ray, R Yadav, M Rai, Darshan Singh

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

Homoeopathic Medicinal Treatment Of Autism, Neeraj Gupta, R Saxena, A Malhotra, Ritu Juneja

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

An Approach To Acute Diarrhoeal Disorders Through Sector And Constitutional Homoeopathic Treatment In Tribal Children Attending Balwadis, Patel Manoj, Navin Pawaskar, Pradeep Mundra, Prashant Tamboli, Gandhali Kothare

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

A Combined Phase I And Ii Open Label Study On The Effects Of A Seaweed Extract Nutrient Complex On Osteoarthritis, Stephen P. Myers, Joan O'Connor, J Helen Fitton, Lyndon O. Brooks, Margaret Rolfe, Paul A. Connellan, Hans Wohlmuth, Phillip A. Cheras, Carol A. Morris

Dr Lyndon O Brooks

Background: Isolated fucoidans from brown marine algae have been shown to have a range of anti-inflammatory effects. Purpose: This present study tested a Maritech® extract formulation, containing a blend of extracts from three different species of brown algae, plus nutrients in an open label combined phase I and II pilot scale study to determine both acute safety and efficacy in osteoarthritis of the knee. Patients and methods: Participants (n = 12, five females [mean age, 62 ± 11.06 years] and seven males [mean age, 57.14 ± 9.20 years]) with a confirmed diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the knee were randomized to …

Linnaeus Turns 300... Carl Linnaeus, Hans Wohlmuth

Dr Hans Wohlmuth

The article highlights the celebration of the 300th birthday of Carl Linnaeus, or Carl von Linne (as he is known in Scandinavi). Three centuries after his birth Linnaeus remains among the most famous and influential Swedes of all time, indeed his fame as a naturalist is eclipsed only by the great Charles Darwin (1809-1882).

Healthcare In Cuba, Carmen M. Cusack J.D.

Carmen M Cusack

Poor Americans who lack health-insurance or have little opportunity to access specialized or non-emergency medical treatment in the U.S. should be permitted by the U.S. State Department to spend money in Cuba in order to receive inexpensive medical treatment, and should be allowed to stay (and spend) in Cuba as long as necessary in order to receive inexpensive medical treatment. If Americans were permitted by an exception in the Helms-Burton Act to spend money in Cuba and visit for medical purposes, then Cuba would likely treat these Americans for a very low cost. This can be argued because 1) Cuba …

Antioxidant Capacity Of 55 Medicinal Herbs Traditionally Used To Treat The Urinary System: A Comparison Using A Sequential Three Solvent Extraction Process, Ken Wojcikowski, Lesley Stevenson, David Leach, Hans Wohlmuth, Glenda Gobe

Dr Hans Wohlmuth

Background: The prevalence of chronic renal disease exceeds 10% in industrialized societies. Oxidative damage is thought to be one of the main mechanisms involved in nearly all chronic renal pathologies. Objective: We aimed to use the oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) method and a sequential multisolvent extraction process to compare the in vitro antioxidant capacity of 55 medicinal herbs and prioritize them for in vivo studies investigating the value of herbal therapies in the treatment of renal disorders. Methods: The herbs were chosen on the basis of their traditional use in kidney or urinary system disorders, or because they have …

Education In Herbal Medicine, Airdre Grant

Dr Airdre Grant

No abstract provided.

Adrenal Exhaustion, Tini Gruner

Dr Tini M Gruner

No abstract provided.

Diabetes Type 2, Tini Gruner

Dr Tini M Gruner

No abstract provided.

Thyroid Abnormalities, Tini Gruner

Dr Tini M Gruner

No abstract provided.

Effects Of Supplemental Fish Oil On Resting Metabolic Rate, Body Composition, And Salivary Cortisol In Healthy Adults, Eric E. Noreen, Michael J. Sass, Megan L. Crowe, Vanessa A. Pabon, Josef Brandauer, Lindsay K. Averill

Health Sciences Faculty Publications

Background: To determine the effects of supplemental fish oil (FO) on resting metabolic rate (RMR), body composition, and cortisol production in healthy adults.

Methods: A total of 44 men and women (34 ± 13y, mean+SD) participated in the study. All testing was performed first thing in the morning following an overnight fast. Baseline measurements of RMR were measured using indirect calorimetry using a facemask, and body composition was measured using air displacement plethysmography. Saliva was collected via passive drool and analyzed for cortisol concentration using ELISA. Following baseline testing, subjects were randomly assigned in a double blind manner to one …

Integrative Health Studies Newsletter, Ciis

Integrative Health Studies Newsletter

This is the Fall 2010 issue of the Integrative Health Studies Newsletter at CIIS.

Percepciones De Género En La Medicina Mapuche: Machi, Matriarca, Y Colonización, Krista Douglass

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Gender is a social ordering principle; a definition of masculinity and femininity according to an individual culture. While in Chile gender identity is often shaped by machismo, the Mapuche cosmovision is without gender disparities. Rather, relationships between men and women are governed by principles of equality and duality, just as the Mapuche deities balance both male and female energies. Women hold very important roles in the community as the leaders of the medical community. Although both men and women participate in various roles within this profession, machi, the spiritual healers, are mostly women. Males, or wentru machi, …

La Medicina Alternativa En Oaxaca: Su Coexistencia Con La Medicina Alópata, Katie Deeg

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

En este ensayo exploro la coexistencia entre la medicina alternativa y la alópata en Oaxaca y determino que, dada la relevancia cultural de la medicina alternativa y el estatus deficiente de la salud y servicios médicos en el estado, la promoción de la medicina alternativa es importante para ayudar a la gente a alcanzar la mejor calidad posible de salud. Primero presento una definición de la medicina alternativa dentro del contexto de Oaxaca y describo su presencia en Oaxaca. Considerando la naturaleza de la coexistencia entre la medicina alternativa y alópata, presento mis descubrimientos sobre la importancia de usar los …

Traditional Plant Use Of The Raglay In Cãu Gãy Village, Núi Chúa National Park, Alex Greene

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Members of the Raglay community of Cãu Gãy Village were interviewed to determine the extent and nature of their traditional reliance on plants. This community, located in the buffer zone of Núi Chúa National Park, was found to utilize 64 plant species for a wide variety of uses. Botanical specimens and photographs were used to identify 42 plants to species level, 13 to genus level, and 6 to family level, while 3 remained unidentified. For each plant, the Raglay name, local Vietnamese name, use, specific application, and preparation were documented, as well as any details of ritual or commercial significance. …

The Future Of Tradition: An Ethnographic And Comparative Study Of Social Preference And Medicine In Rural Ghana, Shannon Dick

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

In Ghana, there are currently two prevalent forms of medical treatment: traditional and Western medicine. Since Ghana was colonized by the British, Western medicine has spread throughout the country, essentially from south to north. In this ethnographic study, two rural villages are compared, one located in the Central Region and the other in the Upper West Region, in order to evaluate what type of medical treatment people prefer and the reasons for their decisions. The research assesses the social inclination in terms of medicine in these two locations, indicators of Western influences, and gleans a sense of what the future …

In Search Of A Technique For Identifying Potentised Homoeopathic Medicines Beyond Avogadro Limit, T Maity, D Ghosh, C Mahata

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

Azadirachta Indica- A Multicentric Double Blind Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial, Rajpal Rajpal, Anii Khurana, Vinay Singh, Reeta Bagai, C Chaudhari, A Jayant

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

Homoeopathic Management Of Uterine Leiomyomata: A Case Report, Anita Sharma

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

Identification, C Nayak, Vikram Singh, V Siddiqui, Rupali Dixit

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

Preliminary Studies On Analgesic And Behavioural Activities Of The Homoeopathic Formulations Of Chenopodium Ambrosioides In Experimental Animal Models, E Nsundaram, K Psingh, K Reddy, P Reddy, Ch Raveendar, K.R.J Nair, C Nayak

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra- A Multicentric Clinical Verification Study, C Nayak, Vikram Singh, Krishna Singh, P Chakraborty, Subhash Kaushik, R Ray, R Yadav, M Rai, Darshan Singh

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

Review Of The Quality Of Complementary Medicines Information Resources: Summary Report, Treasure Mcguire, Julie Walters, Angela Dean, Mieke Van Driel, Chris Del Mar, Vicki Kotsirilos, Geraldine Moses, Steven Chong, Gary Deed, Barbara Eldred, Janet Hardy, Honey Heussler, Samantha Hollingsworth, Loretta Marron, Joy Mendel, David Pache, Kathryn Steadman, Helen Trenerry, Jared Brown, Margaret Williamson

Treasure McGuire

Recent research conducted by the National Prescribing Service (NPS) has shown the need for improving complementary medicines (CMs) information availability and awareness for Australian health professionals and consumers. CMs information resources have been reported to be of variable quality, with some identified as inaccurate or misleading. To date, there has been no comprehensive evaluation of available information resources to help the Australian community make better informed decisions around the quality use of CMs, in order to meet the demand for high quality information on CMs.