Biology is no longer destiny. Our DNA doesn’t determine our health and disease prospects, as geneticists once believed. According to the new science of epigenetics, the vast majority of our genes are fluid and dynamic—and their expression is shaped by what we think an [....] » Read More
Having worked for many years treating people with this debilitating disease, one can just wonder at the amount of mental and physical trauma they suffer. Since Multiple sclerosis is under the label of autoimmune related diseases and there are over 100 of them under that category, [....] » Read More
This presentation will cover the basics of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture, with emphasis on how this system of medicine uses the sensory skills of the practitioner to determine the principal elemental imbalance of a patient's symptoms: Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, or Wood. [....] » Read More
Effects of homeopathic medicine can be dramatic, and homeopathy is a system of medicine par excellence that lends itself to the double-blind randomized controlled trial. Since this is the clinical study design that provides the highest internal validity, the question arises [....] » Read More
To investigate the effect of and Acupuncture on brain plasticity and motor development in children with cerebral palsy. Investigate effect on mechanism of apoptosis of brain nerve cells, regulating the expression of neurotrophic factors, promoting the remodeling of nerve synaptic [....] » Read More
The acquired neurological impairment of survivors following an ischemic stroke poses a serious risk to their quality of life and health. Due to the disadvantage of direct transplantation, the application of neural stem cell (NSC) transplantation is limited. These cells promote ne [....] » Read More
The impact of the integration of Tibetan and functional medicines and the Neubie direct current electrical stimulation device is reported for helping to restore nerve conduction and function in a 65-year-old woman with sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as m [....] » Read More
Much of the world’s population suffers from chronic disease, in turn leading to pain and suffering and high health care spending. While pharmaceutical drugs have reduced suffering and saved many lives, they are also often expensive and can produce side effects if not outrig [....] » Read More
This presentation is based on years of evidence-based research with diverse populations that demonstrates how to have a sustainable positive impact on behaviours concerning food, nutrition, and the environment through food literacy education. The award-winning curriculum, Food is [....] » Read More
Many studies show nature’s positive physical and emotional effects on humans. For example, it lowers blood pressure, helps restore mental clarity, and improves mood. Indigenous cultures teach that everything in the natural world is interconnected; humans are a part of natur [....] » Read More
Agni Karma is one of the important para-surgical procedures described in Ayurvedic Samhita. Sushruta, Charaka and Vagbhata describe the role of Agni karma in debilitating disorders.Vagbhata even termed it as the best amongst all kind of therapeutic procedures in Ayurvedic ar [....] » Read More
Corporate human resource productivity is the bottom-line concern of top-management for all agencies. However, the current executive screening / check-up of employees maybe cost restrictive beyond the usual simple annual physical examination. Would there be a more cost-effective a [....] » Read More
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM 2) is generally a defect in insulin action and secretion and in the regulation of hepatic glucose production. Exercise to treat type 2 diabetes has had positive impacts on the lives of diabetics. The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of the [....] » Read More
According to the National Institutes of Health National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, north-americans alone spend more than $30.2 billion annually on complementary health approaches, and according to Grand View Research, it is predicted that the global market o [....] » Read More
A vast majority of people depend on traditional medicines for their primary healthcare needs and it can safely be presumed that a major part of traditional therapy involves the use of plant extracts or their active principles. In recent years with ever-growing commercialization i [....] » Read More
Acanthamoeba species are capable of causing amoebic keratitis (AK). As a monotherapy, alpha-mangostin is effective for the treatment of AK; however, its bioavailability is quite poor. Moreover, the efficacy of therapy is contingent on the parasite and virulent strains. To improve [....] » Read More
Plant diseases impact negatively on human well-being through agricultural and economic loss and also have consequences for biodiversity conservation. They are caused by some pathogens like bacteria, fungi, nematodes and viruses. Bacteria and fungi are the most common cause of man [....] » Read More
Herbal medicinal products contain ingredients derived from plants. Herbal products are whole plants or parts of plants or plant extract used as pharmaceuticals, or/and as supplements and may be used as food and beverage products. These products are offered in tablets, syrup, powd [....] » Read More
Foot ulcers are caused by an imbalance between excessive pressure on the soul of the foot and repetitive stress from walking. Normally harmful pressure or motion against the skin will set off a protective pain alarm but unfortunately in people with diabetic neuropathy, this press [....] » Read More
Liver diseases can affect almost every age group, and their incidence is increasing worldwide due to the extensive spread of hepatitis and the western lifestyle. The primary cause of liver disease includes infection, exposure to drugs/toxic compounds, diet and alcohol, which furt [....] » Read More
Bamboos, a group of large woody grasses belonging to the family Poaceae and subfamily Bambusoideae, are much talked about for their contribution to the environment. Bamboo shoot is not only eaten for its flavor and taste by the tribal communities but is also appreciated as an imp [....] » Read More
Background and Objectives: Chronic Venous insufficiency (CVI) is one of the peripheral venous diseases and is often associated with prolonged standing at work. CVI could lead to multiple symptoms. Yoga, as a well-known traditional approach, has helped in mitigating several occupa [....] » Read More
The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak as a global pandemic in March 2020 and the first case of the virus in Sri Lanka was confirmed on 27 January 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory disease Coronavirus 2 (SARSCoV-2) has l [....] » Read More
Background: Coconut oil continued to play a key role in traditional medicine from ancient times. This oil contains antimicrobial properties including lauric acid (C12), medium chain triglycerides that improve human health including enhanced digestion. In this study, we investigat [....] » Read More
Using magnetic discs instead of acupuncture needles, attached to auricular acupuncture points to reduce blood glucose levels for diabetes mellitus patient was done with successful results. Due to better control of the blood glucose levels, patient’s infection in the leg was [....] » Read More
Arsha’ (haemorrhoids) is an ailment that affects all economical groups of population. Though the disease is within the limits of management, it has its own complications like severe haemorrhage, inflammation and thrombosis, by which a patient gets severe pain and is unable [....] » Read More
Dr. Edward Bach (1886-1936) was a British doctor, bacteriologist, and homeopath who is known for developing the system of Bach flower remedies (essences). He studied medicine first in Birmingham, and then at the University College Hospital in London. He qualified as a doctor in 1 [....] » Read More
A wide range of African plants (n = 20), used traditionally for the treatment and management of epilepsy, were selected and subjected to biological assays to assess their effectiveness in combating pentylenetetrazole (PTZ)-induced seizures in six days post fertilisation (dpf) zeb [....] » Read More
Title : Successful integration of acupuncture research and modern biomedical sciences
Charles Shang, Baylor College of Medicine, United States
The growth control organizer model of meridian system and acupuncture set the first example in acupuncture research in successful prediction of multiple research results in both acupuncture and conventional biomedicine with many independent confirmations. This is also the only mo [....] » Read More
Title : Nidra Yoga, Brain & Consciousness
Riehl Andre, UEY, France
Nidra Yoga, an almost forgotten knowledge dating back to several centuries is a study of the human mind using 4 main types of exercise: Sithilikarana (3 levels of deep relaxation), Dharana (12 degrees of tension free concentration), Prana Kriya Sadhana (8 types of breathing) [....] » Read More
Title : Ayurveda the science of wholeness of life
Girish Momaya, Maharishi Vedic University, Netherlands
Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of health, perceives life, its emergence, evolution, and preservation as a holistic phenomenon. Ancient texts of Ayurveda, such as Charak Samhita, and Sushrut Samhita, describe health as a state of perfect balance and harmony on all levels of [....] » Read More
Title : Mechanism of acupuncture on pain relief
Hideko pelzer, Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College, United States
Acupuncture has been a mainstream medicine in Asian countries for centuries, especially wellknown as a method of pain relief. Since the 1970s, acupuncture has become popular worldwide. In the US, NIH recognized the efficacy of acupuncture pain relief in 1997. There are researcher [....] » Read More
Title : The herbal medicine of vernonia cinerea tea comparing the effectiveness of herbal medicine with placebo to anti-cigarette smoking u-thong hospital suphanburi, Thailand
Chuleekorn Kwanchainon, Applied Thai Traditional medicine of Master of Sciences, Thailand
Introduction: Vernonia cinerea is a herb in ASTERACEAE family, that is packed in the National list of essential Medicines ( NLEM ) and anti-appetized food when before eat. Smoking is cessation rates increased among those who received medications and counseling and recommendations [....] » Read More
Title : Community auricular acupuncture: An example of necroresistance in Puerto Rico
Sheilla Rodriguez Madera, Florida International University, United States
Puerto Rico (PR), a Caribbean Island with a Spanish-speaking population of 3.1 million, is marked by coloniality. Since 1898 the Island has been an unincorporated territory of the United States of America (US) that has historically received unequal treatment compared to the other [....] » Read More
Title : Integrative Traditional Medicines
Lobsang Dhondup, Global Institute for Tibetan Medicine Science and Spirit Institute, United States
Previous efforts to link Tibetan and western biomedicine have had challenges because of the attempts to link the concepts of disease diagnosis in the western biomedical views with Tibetan approaches that do not utilize such a disease concept. There is no one-to-one categorical se [....] » Read More
Title : Can neolithic-traditional Chinese medicine provide insights into controlling the COVID-19 pandemic: Spin-polarized muons-modulated serpentinization-induced lithospheric magnetic anomalies in a weakened geomagnetic field mediate COVID-19 via spin-controlled synthesis
Moses Turkle Bility, University of Pittsburgh, United States
Several geological studies have suggested that severe weakening of the geomagnetic field strength results in dieoffs in hominids. However, the mechanism by which severe weakening of the geomagnetic field strength induces diseases and deaths in hominids remains to be fully determi [....] » Read More
Title : Integrating indigenous ancestral medicine with mental health and acupuncture protocols
Leslie Whitcomb, Akamai University, United States
This presentation uses a complexity science approach to explore Integrating Indigenous Ancestral Medicine with Mental Health and Acupuncture Protocols. It is supported by case study experience and empirical research bibliographies. The case study experience includes healing modal [....] » Read More
Title : Ethnobotanical research for advancing Universal Health Coverage: Transdisciplinary research mechanisms to advance the evidence base for medicinal plants and De-colonizing risk assessment for indigenous populations
Ana Isabel Garcia, University of the Valley of Guatemala, Guatemala
Maya Q'eqchi’ phytotherapy is a main part of the socio-natural capital in Guatemala. Up to 40% of healthcare services are centralized in urban and peri-urban areas, leaving marginalized local populations with poor access to official healthcare services relying mainly on [....] » Read More
Title : Thread embedding acupuncture - a potential method in the treatment of GERD
Dieu Thuong Thi Trinh, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Vietnam
Introduction: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is now one of the very common diseases, increasing and greatly affecting the quality of life. The treatment of GERD today remains a challenge. According to previous reports, after 4 weeks of Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) treatmen [....] » Read More
Title : The grammar of the body in connection with a subtle layer of neurocognitive brain functioning, to reorganize thoughts and process in stress diseases and traumatisms
Michele Quintin, Center for Relaxotherapy and Prevention, Belgium
Traditional techniques, such as yoga and meditation through their empirical and practical approach to the Living, transmit to us their long and deep knowledge of human beings. Neuroscience, psychology and physiology can tap into this intelligence, tested by experience and concret [....] » Read More
Title : Acupuncture in combination with Bushen-Wenyang-Nuangong Fang of Chinese herb medicine improve the successful rate of IVF-ET assisted pregnancy in Irish infertile women
Qiong Di Wu, Q&D Acupuncture & Herb Clinic, Ireland
In vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) is the most used artificial assisted pregnancy technology by infertile women worldwide. However, due to the low successful rate of IVF-ET, adjunctive therapies including acupuncture and Chinese herb medicine have been increasin [....] » Read More
Title : Bioconversion of essential oil components of Zanthoxylum limonella by Murispora cicognanii
Patcharee Pripdeevech, Mae Fah Luang University, Thailand
The essential oil of Zanthoxylum limonella contains various volatile compounds such as monoterpenes and its derivatives. It has been reported to possess strong antimicrobial activity against several bacterial strains. Among the volatile compounds contained in Z. limonella essenti [....] » Read More
Title : Synergistic antibacterial effects of essential oils extracted from plants grown in Thailand
Sarunpron Khruengsai, Mae Fah Luang University, Thailand
The antibacterial effects of Zanthoxylum limonella, Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim, and Zingiber montanum (J. Koenig) Link ex A. Dietr. essential oils and their combinations were tested against two bacterial strains including Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli which are gene [....] » Read More
Title : Standardization of herbal drugs requirement (Now/Future)
Mangala Kotnis, Private Practitioner, India
Ayurveda is considered one of the oldest medicines accepted worldwide. Herbal drug industry requires to follow stringent and non-compromising quality control parameters to ensure uniformity and standards of the formulations/products across the industry, hence requirement of stand [....] » Read More
Title : Importance of conservation and research on medicinal and aromatic plants used in health care and upliftment of rural economy in Eastern Part of India
Mohanlal Ghosh, Hooghly Mohsin College, India
In recent times, medicinal and aromatic plants are finding diverse uses as raw materials not only for medicines but also for many other articles of cosmetics and perfumery. According to WHO, medicinal plants constitute the principal health care for more that 80% of total populati [....] » Read More
Title : Phytochemical profiling, cytotoxicity assessment and molecular mechanism of action of traditional “umhlabelo” methanolic extracts
Pritika Ramharack, South African Medical Research Council, South Africa
BACKGROUND: South African traditional medicine, uMhlabelo, is widely used within the South African population to aid in the healing of bone fractures and wounds; however, there are no studies that elucidate the chemical profiling and mechanism of action of these extracts. OBJECT [....] » Read More
Title : Evalution of the hypoglycemic and antioxidant potentials of aqueous and ethanolic corm extracts of baka (Gladiolus psittacinus) In diabetic rats
Oluseyi Adeboye Akinloye, Federal University of Agriculture, Nigeria
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder affecting all age groups with severe complications in patients. Baka (Gladiolus psittacinus) is used by traditional healers in Southwest Nigeria for treating diabetes mellitus. Oral administration of two doses (100 and 200 mg/kg) of aqueo [....] » Read More
Title : Alkaloids, flavonoids and glycosides composition of salacia senegalensis (Lam) DC leaves
Obinna Adumanya, University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Nigeria
A medicinal plant Salacia senegalensis leaves extract (dry weight) were assayed for its alkaloids, flavonoids and glycosides composition using gas chromatography (GC-MS) analysis. The results revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids and glycosides. Alkaloids obtained consis [....] » Read More
Title : Intergrating ethno -religious and bio-psychiatric healing methods among the baganda of East Africa
Tugume Lubowa Hassan, Makerere University, Uganda
This study analyzes the possibility of integrating traditional religious psychiatric healing methods among the Baganda of Uganda in East Africa into modern healing practices. The debate was influenced by the failure of some ailments to be treated using the orthodox medication and [....] » Read More
Title : Traditional Chinese medicine as anchor and drive force in the psychosomatic medicine: Based on the Chinese medical classics and ancient philosophy
Isabel Wendt Christodoulou, Medosophos-Institut, Germany
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Title : Nutritional medical treatment in patients with covid - 19
Maria Penchyna, Technological of Monterrey, Mexico
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause disease in both animals and humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections that can range from the common cold to more serious illnesses such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) [....] » Read More
Title : In vitro trials of various plant essential oils in order to assess the antibacterial activity against pathogenic bacteria of fish
Fotini Athanassopoulou, University of Thessaly, Greece
The aim of the study is to assess the efficacy of several substances of plant based origin substances(Zingiber officinale, Artemisia alborescens,Thymus vulgaris) against two fish pathogens of fish in vitro (Aeromonas veroniiver. ,Sobria sobria and Aeromonas veronii veronii).Ginge [....] » Read More
Title : Conditions of synergistic anti-edematous action of aqueous extracts Laurus nobilus (Lauraceae) and Zingiber officinalis (Zingiberaceae) induced in Sprague-dawly rats
Aime Cezaire Ayena, University of Abomey Calavi, Benin
Zingiber officinalis is a medicinal plant used alone or in combination with others to treat various inflammatory conditions. This study presents the influence of L. nobilus aqueous extract on the anti-edematous activity of Z. officinalis aqueous extract on Sprague-dawly rats. Thr [....] » Read More
Title : Epigenetic induction of endophytic fungi penicillium chyrosgenum with sodium butyrate induces the expression of biosynthetic pathways encoding anti-hiv agents
John Phuti, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The continuous burden of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 in Sub-Saharan Africa, coupled with the inability of antiretroviral agents to eradicate HIV-1 from viral reservoirs, the potential risks of drug resistance development, and the development of adverse effects, emphasizes the [....] » Read More
Title : Foods and nutrition help in navigating the future of healthcare and humankind through the healing power of nature
Julieta Andico Songco, JAS Consulting Services, United States
After what we went through with the pandemic, natural disasters, and other devastating conditions and climactic situational changes in the environment, what is the future of healthcare and humankind? After the cost of healthcare to the inhabitants of the world, what’s [....] » Read More
Title : Pandemic “covid-19-postcovid syndrome”: This Name of the pandemic allows us to better understand the meaning of the use of hirudotherapy in treatment
Krashenyuk Albert Ivanovich, Academy of Hirudotherapy, Russian Federation
The author of this message owns a series of publications in the period 2020-2022, highlighting the features of the pathogenesis of a new disease: "COVID-19-POST-COVID SYNDROME", as well as a method of treatment and prevention of this disease based on the scientifically [....] » Read More
Title : How one’s own nature has a huge effect on the healing process and how being in nature speeds up the healing process
Erzsebet Bogyo, Be Fit For Ever Ltd, Hungary
In this presentation I will talk about the benefits of practicing qigong, how it has a highly positive effect not only on the physical body, but the emotions and mental state of mind as well. I will highlight how important one’s own nature is to the healing process and how [....] » Read More
Title : An integrative approach to uncovering therapeutic strategies in Parkinson's disease
Punitha Isaac Samraj, Endeavour College of Natural Health, Australia
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder characterized by dopaminergic neuron degeneration and the appearance of Lewy bodies in the substantia nigra (SN) presented with classical motor and non-motor symptoms. Currently, PD is the second most com [....] » Read More
Title : Implementation of alternative medicine methods in conventional medicine, protocols and medicine based on sciences
Elizabeta Popova Ramova, MIT University Skopje, Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of
Alternative healing methods are traditionally used around the world. In modern societies, up to 60% of patients use these methods, despite the existence of high standards for treatment in conventional medicine. The W?rld Health Organization believes that this interest in modern c [....] » Read More