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Cobb, Sheila Marie (Fa 223), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Apr 2008

Cobb, Sheila Marie (Fa 223), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 223. Paper: "[Folk Medical Beliefs]" written by Sheila Marie Cobb for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.

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Glynn, Luanne Carol Aylesworth (Fa 229), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Apr 2008

Glynn, Luanne Carol Aylesworth (Fa 229), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 229. Paper: "[Folk Medical Beliefs About Illness]" written by Luanne Carol Aylesworth Glynn for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.

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Edwards, Jennifer L. (Fa 220), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Apr 2008

Edwards, Jennifer L. (Fa 220), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 220. Paper: "Folk Medical Beliefs Concerning Colds or the Flu" written by Jennifer L. Edwards for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.

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Brown, Jill E. (Fa 216), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Apr 2008

Brown, Jill E. (Fa 216), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 216. Paper: "Folk Beliefs on Colds and Flu" written by Jill E. Brown for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.

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Collins, Yandell, Jr. (Fa 214), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Apr 2008

Collins, Yandell, Jr. (Fa 214), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of collection (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 214. Folk remedies from Jefferson County, Kentucky collected by Yandell Collins, Jr.

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Use Of Origanum Vulgare Essential Oil To Combat Human Pathogenic Yeasts, Amber Adams Apr 2008

Use Of Origanum Vulgare Essential Oil To Combat Human Pathogenic Yeasts, Amber Adams

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

With the outbreak of autoimmune diseases, pathogenic yeasts have begun to pose a serious medical threat. This threat is compounded as more of these yeasts evolve resistance to existing antifungal drugs. In the ever-widening search for new, effective antifungal treatment, the realm of herbal medicine offers some interesting and potentially valuable alternatives. Origanum vulgare is one herb that has demonstrated broad spectrum antimicrobial activity against bacteria and fungi alike. This study undertook to examine the effects of the essential oil of Origanum vulgare on Candida albicans, Cryptococcus neoformans, Rhodotorula rubrum, and Cryptococcus albidus, with the hypothesis that Essential Oil of …

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The Influence Of Medicinal Plants On The Spiritism, Religion, And Science Of Tulear, Madagascar, Meghan Sweet Apr 2008

The Influence Of Medicinal Plants On The Spiritism, Religion, And Science Of Tulear, Madagascar, Meghan Sweet

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Medicinal plants are polyvalent remedies used in industry and medicine. They have curative and preventative powers when used internally and externally on humans. They are also used for agricultural and veterinary purposes. They are necessary to the human body to give health and strength. Medicinal plants influence spiritism, religion, and science. These three worldviews make value judgments regarding medicinal plants. This study determines some limits and interdependencies of each worldview by looking at how they are influenced by medicinal plants in Tulear, Madagascar.

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Davison, Patrick Sean (Fa 205), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Mar 2008

Davison, Patrick Sean (Fa 205), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 205. Paper: "Conflict and Midwifery" written by Patrick S. Davison for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.

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Editorial, C Nayak Mar 2008

Editorial, C Nayak

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

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Argemone Mexicana: A Multicentric Double Blind Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial (Drug Proving) Carried Out By Ccrh, N Dey, K Das, Yogender Rai Mar 2008

Argemone Mexicana: A Multicentric Double Blind Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial (Drug Proving) Carried Out By Ccrh, N Dey, K Das, Yogender Rai

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Objective : Objective of the study was to elicit the pharmacodynamic response of the drug, Argemone mexicana (prickly poppy) on healthy human volunteers, in non-toxic doses. Methodology : The drug was proved through a double-blind placebo controlled technique and is a multi-centric study. Trial drug was proved in three potencies (200C, 30C and 6C) on 38 volunteers who were selected and declared apparently healthy during their pre-trial examination by specialists. The volunteers took the three potencies (56 dozes of each potency ) in three stages for a varying period. The symptoms generated during the trial period were noted by the …

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Amoora Rohituka: A Multicentric Clinical Verification Study Conducted By Ccrh, P Chakraborty, J Singh, M Rai, Pramodji Singh, Hari Singh, E Bhagat, V Siddiqui, A Vichitra, A.K.N. Singh Mar 2008

Amoora Rohituka: A Multicentric Clinical Verification Study Conducted By Ccrh, P Chakraborty, J Singh, M Rai, Pramodji Singh, Hari Singh, E Bhagat, V Siddiqui, A Vichitra, A.K.N. Singh

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Amoora rohituka or Andersonia has been used by Indian physicians as a medicine for splenic disorders since longtime. In Ayurvedic literatures it has been mentioned as an alterative, astringent and a tonic for liver and spleen enlargement. In Homoeopathy, it has been used for conditions like constipation, prolonged fevers associated with enlargement of spleen and liver; headache and burning pain in eyes, face, hands, feet, stomach, nausea & vomiting etc. A total of 4706 patients participated in this multicenteric clinical study at various Units/Institutes under Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy to confirm the uses of Amoora rohituka as mentioned …

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Search For Potential Anticancer Agents: Evaluation Of Anticancer Activity Of Carcinosin, Apis And Thuja, Soma Samanta, A De, P Tarafder, Tarun Jha Mar 2008

Search For Potential Anticancer Agents: Evaluation Of Anticancer Activity Of Carcinosin, Apis And Thuja, Soma Samanta, A De, P Tarafder, Tarun Jha

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

As a part of our composite programme of rational drug discovery, homeopathic medicines Carcinosin, Apis and Thuja with different strengths were taken into consideration for anticancer activity to find out the effectiveness of these drugs in animal models. Here, we have reported the anticancer activity of Carcinosin of some strengths from a manufacturer where tumor cell count as well as tumor weight inhibition were considered as the biological activity parameters. Anticancer activity of all collected medicines of Carcinosin, Apis and Thuja were evaluated against another animal model considering the survival time as the biological activity parameter. Result showed that the …

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Study On Effectiveness Of Homoeopathic Bowel Nosodes In The Treatment Of Cervical Spondylosis On The Basis Of Stool Culture Report, Chaturbhuja Nayak Mar 2008

Study On Effectiveness Of Homoeopathic Bowel Nosodes In The Treatment Of Cervical Spondylosis On The Basis Of Stool Culture Report, Chaturbhuja Nayak

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

A prospective study of the patients suffering from cervical spondylosis treated with bowel nosodes was conducted with the objective to study their efficacy when prescribed on the basis of stool culture report. The stool cultures of 82 enrolled cases were done for isolation of non-lactose fermenting bowel organisms. On the basis of the presence of the predominant bacteria in the stool of patient suffering from cervical spondylosis, the corresponding bowel nosode was administered. Out of 82 patients enrolled in this study, 31 patients were given bowel nosodes only; 69 patients (84.14%) were given bowel nosode alone or along with homoeopathic/biochemic …

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Application Of Hptlc In The Standardization Of A Homoeopathic Mother Tincture Of Nux Vomica, D Shanbhag, Sunita Jayaraman Mar 2008

Application Of Hptlc In The Standardization Of A Homoeopathic Mother Tincture Of Nux Vomica, D Shanbhag, Sunita Jayaraman

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

In this study,we have chosen HPTLC (High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography) as a method of analysis to develop a standard procedure based on fingerprinting characteristics for the evaluation of homreopathic formulations. A simple and accurate HPTLC method has been developed for the quantification of brucine,one of the chief active chemical components of Nux vomica (along with strychnine),and the fingerprinting of the in-house mother tincture of Nux vomica, considered here to be a standard, with that of different marketed samples available from manufacturers of homreopathic medicines in India. This HPTLC method was quantitatively evaluated in terms of stability, repeatability, and accuracy.

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The Walmart Effect: Retailing Of Health Care, William Martin Mar 2008

The Walmart Effect: Retailing Of Health Care, William Martin

College of Business Faculty and Staff Works

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A Case Of Vitiligo Treated With Phosphorus, S Kumar Mar 2008

A Case Of Vitiligo Treated With Phosphorus, S Kumar

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Vitiligo a disease of cosmetic problem has much psychosocial impact. The success rate in treating this condition in conventional medicines is limited and sometimes, treatment follows with side effects. Though a few case records are documented in the past about the success of various homoeopathic medicines, yet they lack proper quantitative assessment. This is a case documented from the ongoing clinical research study on vitiligo at Clinical Research Unit (Homoeopathy), Chennai. The case was treated with Phosphorus over a period of 17 months with steady improvement which is evident from the photographs and improvement in baseline scores of presentation of …

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Clinical Evaluation Of Homoeopathic Medicines In Sinusitis, S Sharma, K Murty, G Sahagal, Bindu Sharma, K.S.V. Bharatalaxmi, K Raju, S Kumar Mar 2008

Clinical Evaluation Of Homoeopathic Medicines In Sinusitis, S Sharma, K Murty, G Sahagal, Bindu Sharma, K.S.V. Bharatalaxmi, K Raju, S Kumar

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Objectives: This study aimed to evolve a group of most effective homoeopathic medicines in the management of sinusitis, to identify their reliable indications, most useful potencies, frequency of administration, and their relationship with other medicines. Methods: An open, multi-centric, prospective, observational study was carried out during the period 1985 -2003. A total of 950 patients (424 males, 526 females), of both acute and chronic type, were registered on the basis of subjective and/or objective symptoms of sinusitis. Patients presenting with the complications of sinusitis or requiring hospitalization were excluded from the study. Homoeopathic medicines in different potencies (Q, 6, 30, …

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Standardisation Of Homoeopathic Drugs – Castanea Sativa Mill., P Rao, P Subramanian, P Reddy, K Reddy Mar 2008

Standardisation Of Homoeopathic Drugs – Castanea Sativa Mill., P Rao, P Subramanian, P Reddy, K Reddy

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Castanea sativa Mill. A tree belonging to the family Fagaceae is a potential drug in Homoeopathy. The leaves are used as tonic, astringent, In paroxysmal coughs and diarrhoea. The leaves are large, lanceotate with deep serrate margins and covered by indumentum on the lower side. The epidermis has cells with thick straight to curved or wavy sides. Stomata are actinocytic or anomocytic. The abaxial side has dense hairy cover consisting of 2-6 armed and stellate hair. In T.S. the ratio of midvein to lamina is 6:1. Sphaeraphidal idioblasts are present in the cortical perenchyma and pith of midvein and petiole. …

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Healing Kentucky, Nancy Disher Baird Feb 2008

Healing Kentucky, Nancy Disher Baird

Library Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

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Agni: The Vital Source Of Life, Amala Guha Jan 2008

Agni: The Vital Source Of Life, Amala Guha

SoM Articles

No abstract provided.

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Health Professions Division Catalog 2008-2009, Nova Southeastern University Jan 2008

Health Professions Division Catalog 2008-2009, Nova Southeastern University

Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions

No abstract provided.

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Socially Responsible Investing: The United Nations Principles, William Martin Jan 2008

Socially Responsible Investing: The United Nations Principles, William Martin

College of Business Faculty and Staff Works

No abstract provided.

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Making Sense Of Dietary Supplements: The Dietary Supplements Labels Database, Annette M. Healy Jan 2008

Making Sense Of Dietary Supplements: The Dietary Supplements Labels Database, Annette M. Healy

Library Scholarly Publications

This article describes the Dietary Supplements Labels Database, a new resource from the National Library of Medicine that integrates information from dietary supplement manufacturers, government agencies, and clinical research into an easy-to-use interface. This database contains information on more than 2,000 brands of dietary supplement and more than 800 active ingredients. This resource will greatly assist consumers and health care providers in evaluating the safety, efficacy, and quality of dietary supplements. Features of the resource will be described as well as the browse and search methods used to access the information.

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New Strategy For The Search Of Natural Biologically Active Substances., Vyacheslav Dushenkov, Ilya Raskin Jan 2008

New Strategy For The Search Of Natural Biologically Active Substances., Vyacheslav Dushenkov, Ilya Raskin

Publications and Research

The modern pharmaceutics actively screens an immense diversity of substances occurring in plants and other natural resources in the search for new effective medicinal agents. The Global Institute for Bioexploration (GIBEX) established by joint efforts of Rutgers University and the University of Illinois (United States) represents the organizational core of international scientific community whose activity is directed towards the search and development of new medicinal preparations from natural raw materials. The basis of GIBEX activity is the transfer of modern screening technologies to countries and geographical regions characterized by remarkable biodiversity. The GIBEX goals are to encourage the search for …

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How Emotional Processes Affect Physical Health And Well-Being Dec 2007

How Emotional Processes Affect Physical Health And Well-Being

Topics in Integrative Medicine

An important philosophical principle of integrative medicine is the interrelationship of physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of health. This article describes mind-body influences and interactions, and presents some of the evidence that supports it.

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Complementary And Alternative Medicine: Opportunities And Challenges, William Martin, Hugh Long Nov 2007

Complementary And Alternative Medicine: Opportunities And Challenges, William Martin, Hugh Long

College of Business Faculty and Staff Works

Health care finance is complex in all sectors of the health care industry. This article highlights both the challenges and opportunities of financing and reimbursing care with a focus on CAM providers and CAM provider organizations.

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Understanding Mental Health From A Candomblé Perspective, Kerilyn Daniel Oct 2007

Understanding Mental Health From A Candomblé Perspective, Kerilyn Daniel

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Candomblé is an Afro-Brazilian religion that has a strong presence in Brazil as a religious institution as well as a health center. Many turn to the houses of Candomblé (terreiros) for healing from not only physical ailments but mental illnesses as well. Candomblé has been very effective in healing mental illnesses even when Western medicine has proved ineffective. I have sought to understand how Candomblé perceives mental health and the treatment of mental illness. I have examined how they diagnose mental illnesses, how they understand the nature of the illness, and their healing methods. I have also explored more general …

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Faith As A Means Of Healing: Traditional Medicine And The Ethiopian Orthodox Church In And Around Lalibela, Lauren Anderson Oct 2007

Faith As A Means Of Healing: Traditional Medicine And The Ethiopian Orthodox Church In And Around Lalibela, Lauren Anderson

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

This paper examines and explores the relationship between indigenous medical traditions in Ethiopia and the healing rituals of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. The practices still upheld by the Church today are explored in depth as is the prevalence of debtera, church educated traditional healers in Ethiopia. The relationship between traditional and modern modes of medical treatment in Ethiopia is explored as well as the legitimacy of both church healing and alternative medicine worldwide. Present research into the benefits of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) including mind/body healing is also examined.

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Foster, Stephen C., B. 1961 (Fa 103), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Sep 2007

Foster, Stephen C., B. 1961 (Fa 103), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 103. Interview with Stephen Cheek, an herbal doctor. Interview describing Cheek's training and practice as an herbal doctor in Allen County, Kentucky. Includes Katrina A. Riley's analysis of Cheek's curing methods and a list of his remedies.

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A Two-Hour Basketball Practice Increases Landing Error Scoring System Scores In Female Collegiate Basketball Players, Caroline Wesley Apr 2007

A Two-Hour Basketball Practice Increases Landing Error Scoring System Scores In Female Collegiate Basketball Players, Caroline Wesley

Undergraduate Theses and Capstone Projects

The high rate of knee injuries in women’s athletics has been well documented in recent years. There are multiple factors which contribute to the increased risk of injury in female athletes, including biomechanics when landing. Fatigue has also been examined as a contributing factor to injury, but few studies have utilized actual sport participation as a fatiguing protocol. No study has used the Landing Error Scoring System (LESS) to examine the changes that may result from fatigue. The objective of our study was to use the LESS to examine the effects of a two-hour basketball practice on the landing biomechanics …

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