An Autoethnographic Exploration Of Holistic Wellness Through Three Paradigms Of Wellness; Western Medicine, Traditional African Healing, And Herbalism.,
2013
SIT Study Abroad
An Autoethnographic Exploration Of Holistic Wellness Through Three Paradigms Of Wellness; Western Medicine, Traditional African Healing, And Herbalism., Alison Frankel
Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection
As globalization persists and varying cultures come into increasing contact with each other, people are becoming more exposed to a multitude of approaches to wellness. With the opportunity to examine wellness from multiple perspectives, people have the chance to blend aspects of different systems. Each paradigm of wellness posses it’s own virtues and failures, but is incomplete on its own, and thus a more holistic and integrative approach is in order. In this process, the notions of “holism” and of “wellness” demand to be contemplated and reconsidered, and ultimately united to establish a goal for healthy living. Once this is …
A Tale Of Two Needles,
2013
Gettysburg College
A Tale Of Two Needles, Chengyi Liu
SURGE
Looking back, I guess the name should have been my first clue. “Alternative” medicine? “Complementary” medicine? What is it about these medical practices, which to me are completely traditional, that places them in a secondary position to other medicinal options in the United States? [excerpt]
Editorial,
2013
Director General, Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, 61-65, Institutional Area, Janakpuri, New Delhi
Editorial, R Manchanda
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
No abstract provided.
Homoeopathic Management In Depressive Episodes: A Prospective, Unicentric, Non-Comparative, Open-Label Observational Study,
2013
Scientist-4, Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, New Delhi
Homoeopathic Management In Depressive Episodes: A Prospective, Unicentric, Non-Comparative, Open-Label Observational Study, Praveen Oberai, Indira Balachandran, K Janardhanan Nair, Anita Sharma, V Singh, Vikram Singh, Chaturbhuja Nayak
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Objective: To evaluate the role of homoeopathic medicines in the management of depressive episodes. Material and Methods: A prospective, non-comparative, open-label observational study was carried out from October 2005 to September 2010, by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) (India), at - the Central Research Institute CRI (H), Kottayam. Patients who were 20-60 years of age, suffering from mood disorders were screened for inclusion and exclusion criteria. Homoeopathic medicines were prescribed in 30, 200 and 1M potencies, after repertorising the symptoms and signs and final consultation with the Materia Medica. The internationally accepted scales - Hamilton Depression Rating …
Pharmacognostic Evaluation Of Heliotropium Peruvianum L.: A Homoeopathic Drug,
2013
Chemistry Section, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Pharmacognostic Evaluation Of Heliotropium Peruvianum L.: A Homoeopathic Drug, P Subramanian, P Rao, P Sudhakar, T Reddy, P Reddy
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background: Heliotropium peruvianum L., popularly known as "Heliotrope" in English, is a trailing plant belonging to the family Boraginaceae. The leaves and young aerial parts are used as medicine in headache, tension in inner canthus, pressure in the pit of stomach and sternum, uterine displacement and dysmenorrhoea. Objective: Pharmacognostic and Physico-chemical studies were carried out to facilitate use of correct species and standard raw material to ensure uniformity. Materials and Methods: Pharmacognostic studies of leaf and young stem of Heliotropium peruvianum were carried out. Physico-chemical parameters of the raw drug, viz., extractive values, ash values, formulation, besides weight per milliliter, …
A Multi-Centric Double-Blind Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial Of Cyclosporin,
2013
Regional Research Institute (H), Puri, Odisha,
A Multi-Centric Double-Blind Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial Of Cyclosporin, Goutam Rakshit, A Vichitra, Rajpal Rajpal, Sujata Choudhury, Vinay Singh
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Objective : To elicit the pathogenetic response of the drug Cyclosporin in homoeopathic potencies on apparently healthy human beings. Material and Methods : The drug Cyclosporin was proved by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy through double-blind placebo-controlled trial. The study was conducted in two centres. The drug was proved in two potencies (6C and 30C) on 50 apparently healthy volunteers who were selected after conducting pre-trial medical examinations by the medical specialists and routine laboratory investigations. In the first phase the volunteers were given 56 doses (4 doses per day for 14 days) of placebo. In the next …
Evaluation Of Antiobesity Activity Of Fucus Vesiculosus,
2013
Department of Pharmacology, St. Peters Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hanamkonda, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh
Evaluation Of Antiobesity Activity Of Fucus Vesiculosus, Vishnu Korukanti, Himabindu Ponnam, Butchi Akondi
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background and Aim: The drug Fucus vesiculosus is used in alternative system of medicine and homoeopathy, for the treatment of obesity. But in homoeopathic literature survey, we found no substantial pharmacological evidence to prove its safety and efficacy. So, the study was taken up on this drug and evaluated it on different animal models (diet-induced and chemical-induced models) of obesity. Material and Methods: Obesity was induced in adult female Wistar albino rats (100-120 g) by feeding the rats with cafeteria diet for 42 days in diet-induced model and by administration of single intraperitoneal injection of Triton X-100 in chemical-induced model. …
Evidence-Based Homoeopathy: A Case Of Acute Paraphimosis With Balanitis,
2013
Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy, Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh
Evidence-Based Homoeopathy: A Case Of Acute Paraphimosis With Balanitis, Chinta Raveendar, Kishan Banoth
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Paraphimosis occurs when the foreskin of the uncircumcised or partially circumcised male is retracted behind the glans penis, develops venous and lymphatic congestion and cannot be returned to its normal position. This urological emergency impedes blood flow to the glans penis with potential for permanent damage and gangrene. In infants and young children, paraphimosis usually results from self-manipulation by the child or inappropriate retraction of the foreskin by the caretaker in misguided attempts at cleaning. In the sexually active adolescent or adult male, intercourse is a potential precipitant. Iatrogenic paraphimosis follows cystoscopy or bladder catheterisation if the foreskin is not …
Ccrh Quarterly Bulletin, Volume 7 (1-4), (1985),
2013
Department of Anatomy, Dr. B. R. Sur Homoeopatic Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, New Delhi
Ccrh Quarterly Bulletin, Volume 7 (1-4), (1985), Asha Chowdhry, Ritika Narula
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
No abstract provided.
Handbook On ′Homoeopathy: Case Taking To Prescribing′,
2013
Member Scientific Advisory Committee, Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, Honorary Physician to the Governor of West Bengal,
Handbook On ′Homoeopathy: Case Taking To Prescribing′, Rathin Chakraborty
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
No abstract provided.
The Effectiveness Of The Learning To Breathe Program On Adolescent Emotion Regulation,
2013
West Chester University
The Effectiveness Of The Learning To Breathe Program On Adolescent Emotion Regulation, Stacie M. Metz, Jennifer L. Frank, Diane K. Reibel, Todd Cantrell, Richard Sanders, Patricia C. Broderick
Marcus Institute of Integrative Health Faculty Papers
This study assessed the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based program, Learning to BREATHE, on adolescent emotion regulation. Participants included 216 regular education public high school students with pretest and posttest data participating in the program or instruction-as-usual comparison condition. Program participants reported statistically lower levels of perceived stress and psychosomatic complaints and higher levels of efficacy in affective regulation. Program participants also evidenced statistically larger gains in emotion regulation skills including emotional awareness, access to regulation strategies, and emotional clarity. These findings provide promising evidence of the effectiveness of Learning to BREATHE on the development of key social-emotional learning skills.
Integrated Health Care Systems: A Holistic Approach To Medicine,
2013
SIT Study Abroad
Integrated Health Care Systems: A Holistic Approach To Medicine, Tatiana Kaehler
Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection
This paper examines how the strengths of both allopathic and traditional medical systems are harnessed in integrated health care systems – a system which “consciously targets and harnesses people’s links with biodiversity for health care reasons” (Quansah, personal communication, July 1, 2013). It uses examples of integrated health care in Madagascar to prove that integrated health care systems offers health care in an affordable and accessible manner, while also promoting cultural sustainability and conservation of biodiversity. By recognizing and establishing integrated health care systems throughout the world, global health disparities can be addressed and various health goals can be accomplished.
Poverty, Wealth, And How Traditional Medicine Would Benefit The United States,
2013
SIT Study Abroad
Poverty, Wealth, And How Traditional Medicine Would Benefit The United States, Becky Darin Goldberg
Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection
This paper seeks to discover and address the various reasons as to how traditional medicine, “the sum total of knowledge, skills and practices based on the theories, beliefs and experiences indigenous to different cultures that are used to maintain health, as well as to prevent, diagnose, improve or treat physical and mental illnesses” (WHO 2013), would benefit the U.S. Within the United States, health disparities from race and geographic location are worsening, and traditional medicine could be a viable way of reversing this. Madagascar and the U.S. face similar issues within allopathic medicine such as distance to a doctor and …
Aboriginal And Non-Aboriginal Students Learn About Natural Health Products From Different Information Sources,
2013
Wayne State University
Aboriginal And Non-Aboriginal Students Learn About Natural Health Products From Different Information Sources, Sarah O. Alkholy, Samiah N. Alqahtani, Audrey Cochrane, Maria Pontes Ferreira, Fidji Gendron
Nutrition and Food Science Faculty Research Publications
Natural health products (NHPs) include naturally derived botanical and nonbotanical products. Past research indicates a high prevalence of NHPs use amongst adults in the United States and Canada but does not clearly characterize NHPs use amongst students, ethnic variations of such use, or how users learn about NHPs. We hypothesize that there is a difference between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students in how they learn about NHPs. To investigate this question, we conducted a cross-sectional study at First Nations University of Canada and the University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, during the fall of 2011. Aboriginal (n=214) and non-Aboriginal (n=749) students participated …
The Effects Of Green Smoothie Consumption On Blood Pressure And Health-Related Quality Of Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial,
2013
Portland State University
The Effects Of Green Smoothie Consumption On Blood Pressure And Health-Related Quality Of Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Emiko Maeda
Dissertations and Theses
Chronic diseases are among the leading causes of death globally, and as much as 80% of these deaths are reported to be preventable with proper diet and lifestyle. Although extensive research has demonstrated that the increased consumption of fruits and vegetables offers protective health effects from many chronic illnesses, populations in both developed and developing nations consistently fall short of the recommended intake of 5 or more servings a day. This study investigated the effects of daily consumption of Green Smoothies for 4 consecutive weeks on blood pressure and health-related quality of life. Green Smoothies are a blended drink consisting …
A Prospective Examination Of Mindfulness Training On The Mitigation Of Postraumatic Stress Symptoms,
2013
Western Michigan University
A Prospective Examination Of Mindfulness Training On The Mitigation Of Postraumatic Stress Symptoms, Abby E. Blankenship
Dissertations
The current study investigated the ability of a one-session computerized mindfulness intervention to mitigate posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-like symptoms in response to a trauma analogue. Ninety-two participants were randomly assigned to either mindfulness training or no treatment. Participants assigned to the mindfulness training completed a 1-hour computerized mindfulness training and practiced their skills for 1 week. All participants were exposed to an analogue for real-life trauma and were assessed at 1- and 2-week follow-up. Participants assigned to the mindfulness condition exhibited significantly lower levels of PTSD-like symptoms at 2-week follow-up in comparison to the no treatment condition. In addition, participants …
Standardization Of Homoeopathic Drug: Buxus Sempervirens L.,
2013
Chemistry Section, Drug Standardisation Unit, O.U. B.32, Road No.4, Habsiguda, Hyderabad
Standardization Of Homoeopathic Drug: Buxus Sempervirens L., P Subramanian, P Rao, T Reddy, P Sudhakar, P Reddy
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background: Buxus sempervirens L. (Buxaceae), is a small tree, used in Homoeopathy for acute pain, increase in pulse rate and nausea. Leaves and stems are used in the preparation of medicine. Objective : The pharmacognostic and physico-chemical studies are carried out to facilitate use of correct species and standard raw materials. Material and Methods: Pharmacognostic studies of leaf and stem of authentic samples of Buxus sempervirens have been carried out. Physico-chemical parameters of the raw drug, namely, extractive values, ash value, formulation besides weight per milliliter, total solids, alcohol content, High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) and Ultraviolet (UV) studies …
Hydroquinone: Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial,
2013
Director, Life Force Homoeopathy, Chembur, Mumbai- 400 089, Maharashtra
Hydroquinone: Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial, Rajesh Shah
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial (HPT/Drug Proving) of Hydroquinone was conducted, using the accepted guidelines, ethical approval and scientific documentation The potentization method was standardized. Toward enhancing the quality of HPT, the investigator proposed and evaluated the data using the Quantitative Pathogenetic Index and Qualitative Pathogenetic Index. Usable symptoms were derived from the study. The medicine was suggested for the treatment of vitiligo, based on its known toxicological effects. HPT of a new medicinal substance, using the established parameters, to evaluate symptoms in healthy volunteers was carried out using a controlled experiment. Aims: The aim of the …
Effect Of Homoeopathic Lm Potencies In Acute Attacks Of Haemorrhoidal Disease: A Multicentric Randomized Single-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial,
2013
Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, New Delhi
Effect Of Homoeopathic Lm Potencies In Acute Attacks Of Haemorrhoidal Disease: A Multicentric Randomized Single-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial, P Chakraborty, Roja Varanasi, A Majumdar, Kishan Banoth, Sunil Prasad, M Ghosh, M Sinha, G Reddy, Vikram Singh
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background and Objectives: Anecdotal data on the usefulness of homoeopathic medicines in acute haemorrhoids shows grade V evidence. So, the efficacy of individualized homoeopathic medicines in LM potencies, in Acute Haemorrhoidal Attacks (AHAs), was investigated in this study against placebo. Material and Methods: In a multicenter randomized controlled single-blind parallel group trial conducted at six centers under the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, patients who presented with any symptom such as bleeding, pain, discharge, heaviness, and itching were included. The patients were randomized to receive either individualized homoeopathic medicine or placebo for a period of 90 days. Changes in …
Antidiabetic Effect Of Cephalandra Indica Q In Diabetic Rats,
2013
Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal
Antidiabetic Effect Of Cephalandra Indica Q In Diabetic Rats, Arindam Pal, Biswapriya Misra, Shibendu Das, Samiran Gauri, Moumita Patra, Satyahari Dey
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background: Diabetes mellitus is an emerging global epidemic, taking its toll in developing countries as India. Presently, the treatment for diabetes using allopathic drugs gives only a temporary relief. A combination of right medicine and potency, on other hand has given Homoeopathy a high success rate in the treatment of this disease. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Cephalandra indica mother tincture and potencies on blood glucose level, cholesterol level, body weight, and beta-cells of pancreatic islets of Langerhans, in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic Wistar rats. Material and Methods: Glucose uptake was monitored in mother …
