Keynote Presentation (In-Person)
Title : Maharishi ayurveda: Correlation between consciousness, heart and mind therapeutic assessments
Bruno Renzi, Maharishi College for perfect health International - Netherland, Italy
This presentation summarizes some aspects of the correlation between Consciousness, heart, mind and brain and the importance of the integrated multimodal approach of Maharishi Ayurveda for therapeutic purposes. I would like to point out that each of these topics, Consciousness, H [....] » Read More
Title : Holistic health and world peace in ayurveda
Girish Momaya, Maharishi European Research University, Netherlands
Holistic Health: Ayurveda, the ancient Indian health science, perceives life, its emergence, evolution, and preservation as a holistic phenomenon. The texts of Ayurveda describe health as a perfect balance and harmony on all levels of life. The theme of Ayurveda is living perfec [....] » Read More
Title : Dao needle therapy - Bridging ancient wisdom with modern biomechanics, and needling science
Brian Bowen, Dao Needle Therapy, United States
Dao Needle Therapy is a groundbreaking modality that harmoniously unites ancient Oriental healing practices with contemporary biomechanical therapies. This innovative approach goes beyond the traditional realms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), leveraging biomechanical asses [....] » Read More
Title : Madero wood massage in cosmetic and medical practice
Elizabeta Popova Ramova, MIT University Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia
Madero therapy is a specialized massage technique using wooden tools that has attracted significant attention due to its effectiveness in body shaping, cellulite reduction, and lymphatic drainage stimulation. The aim of our research was to determine the therapeutic effects of thi [....] » Read More
Title : Maharishi Ayurveda: Reviving the ancient science of life for modern healthcare. A consciousness-based approach to disease prevention, rejuvenation, and collective health
Lothar Pirc, Maharishi Ayurveda, Germany
Ayurveda, the “science of life,” is one of the world’s most ancient holistic healthcare systems. Revived in its fullness by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Ayurveda aims to create balance in mind, body, behavior, and environment. Its fundamental goal is to prevent diseas [....] » Read More
Title : Infusion acupuncture: Results of a 9-year study
Loch Chandler, Providence Health & Services, United States
This talk will focus on going through the results of a 9-year study of acupuncture in two Providence hospital infusion suites from 2015-2023. A total of 5,378 patients were given acupuncture. The majority of recipients were patients undergoing treatment for cancer. Other recipien [....] » Read More
Title : Expanding the role of integrative medicine in the primary care of cancer survivors
Julie So Brien Vanputten, Private Practitioner Integrative Medicine and Health, United States
This presentation will review modalities for expanding integrative therapies for whole person primary care in cancer survivors. Primary care providers are in a unique position to address issues facing cancer survivors over the lifespan. This presentation will review lifestyle&nbs [....] » Read More
Title : The misunderstood children and adults with the autism spectrum disorder diagnosis and how to help them with homeopathy
Farah Ganjei Gron, New Life Homeopathy, Inc, United States
Most children and adults with ASD diagnosis are intelligent and have many gifts we cannot quantify yet. They are different in the sense that they are right-brain dominant and are heart-centered. They are physically more sensitive than others and are having a difficult time adjust [....] » Read More
Title : Understanding the true causes of cancer
Rolf Dittli, HVS - Swiss Homeopathy Association, Switzerland
Cancer is one of the leading diseases in the world. It is nowadays overtaking the cardiovascular causes in mortality. Over the years, the treatment of cancer didn’t develop and improve fundamentally. The understanding of the deeper processes behind the disease is missing in [....] » Read More
Title : Practical experience in combining aromatherapy and acupoint massage to improve sleep and reduce stress in adolescents
Shui Hsiu Chang, Tzu Chi University, Taiwan
Adolescents often face issues of sleep deprivation and excessive stress due to academic pressures and societal expectations, which is particularly prominent in Asian countries such as Taiwan, China, Japan, and South Korea. However, adolescents in Western countries also encounter [....] » Read More
Title : The status of hemodialysis and the application of traditional chinese medicine in Taiwan
Ying Hsu Juan, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Taiwan
Background: Taiwan has the highest prevalence of hemodialysis worldwide, with approximately 100,000 patients undergoing long-term hemodialysis annually. During the hemodialysis procedure, the rapid removal of small molecules such as electrolytes and urea nitrogen can lead to [....] » Read More
Title : Improvising in the pentatonic scale with chinese instruments and its uses in alleviating the symptoms of young adults with traumatic experiences
Lea Wing Lam Cheung, AMTA (Aus), Hong Kong
Aim: The aim of this research is to explore how improvising in the pentatonic scale with Chinese instruments influences the emotional development of young adults with traumatic experiences. Background: Music therapy is often used in mental health care units to enhance emotiona [....] » Read More
Title : Acupuncture for optic atrophy caused by brain tumor
Fan Yuyan, Capital Medical University, China
Importance: Among children and adolescents, brain and central nervous systemtumors are themost common cause of non-accidental death and optic atrophy. Visual dysfunction negatively affects theirlives. Acupuncture improves optic atrophy as well as the quality of life of children, [....] » Read More
Title : Herbal formulations in paediatric practice
Shreeraj A S, Jeevanamritha Ayurveda, India
Traditional and Herbal formulations in Paediatric ailments. Very common ailments in the OPD are related to Gastrointestinal intestinal. The commonest are Vomitting,IBS, Constipation,Worm infestation,Urticaria,Cough,Nasal congestion,Epistaxis. All these are directly related to con [....] » Read More
Title : Ayurvedic substitution for modern RA medicines- A case study
Sanand Ratnam Thekkayil, Sree Subramania Ayurvedic Nursing Home, India
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that mainly impacts the joints and is marked by inflammation throughout the body. The intensity of symptoms varies among people. reducing pain and preventing or delaying more joint degeneration are the main treatment objectives for [....] » Read More
Title : Traditional healing: Exploring the ethnomedicine of the Poumai Nagas of Northeast India
Makhriene Veimy, Central University of Haryana, India
This article seeks to examine and ascertain the ethnomedicinal plants utilised by the Poumai Nagas, an indigenous people residing in the North East region of India. This study also sheds light on the traditional medicinal practices employed by the Poumai Naga population, specific [....] » Read More
Title : Healing powers of music therapy and meditation
Hariharan, Society for Music Therapy and Research, India
Background: Music therapy and meditation have individually been recognized for their therapeutic benefits, enhancing emotional regulation, reducing stress, and promoting overall well-being. This abstract explores the synergistic effects of combining music therapy with meditation. [....] » Read More
Title : The method of traditional way of cleaning the body and spirit
Adrijana Todeska, Holistic Center, Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of
The way of taking care of health in old cultures in the world, is new for all of us, but there are some old medicine reports which are transmitted from one generation to another and now available to us as the way of purify the body and blood. There are a lots of ways of purifying [....] » Read More
Title : Factors associated with false positive fecal immunochemical tests in Trang colorectal cancer screening program population
Mookda Nivaarrarsuwonnakul, Trang Hospital, Thailand
Background & Objective: Early detection of Colo Rectal Cancer (CRC) has emerged as an important global issue. Since 2018, Fecal Immunochemical Tests (FITs) have been offered as a primary screening test for Colo Rectal Cancer (CRC) by the Thai National Health Service plan desp [....] » Read More
Title : Kallawaya medicine and Bolivian herbalism: A living treasure for health
Maria de los Angeles Salcedo Rios, Latin American Society of Phytomedicine, Bolivia
Bolivia is home to one of the world's oldest and most valuable medical traditions: Kallawaya medicine, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This ancestral system, practiced by the itinerant healers of theAndes, combines a deep knowledge of medicin [....] » Read More
Title : Prunus Africana together with Warburgia Ugandensis is the hope for prostate enlargement (PHB)
Davis Costa Ssempuuma, Kemmetic Institute, Uganda
The incidences of enlarged prostate BPH which results into prostate cancer is very alarming. It is estimated that by the age of 60 at least half of all men worldwide will suffer from enlarged prostate and by the age of 85yrs the percentage goes higher to 90%. And now our Kemetic [....] » Read More
Title : Certified healers and community health: Analyzing legislative impacts on traditional medicine in Madagascar
Nife Joshua, Amherst College, United States
This phenomenological study investigates the impact of legislative recognition and certification of traditional healers on healthcare access, trust, and the perceived legitimacy of traditional medicine in Madagascar. Conducted in Andasibe, Morondava, and Antananarivo, the study i [....] » Read More
Title : Acupuncture in the treatment of perimenopausal insomnia: A literature review
Hsin Huei Chang, China Medical University, Taiwan
Background: Sleep disturbances are reported by 40–60 % of perimenopausal women. The established association between fluctuating hormonal milieu and sleep is one explanation for the development of insomnia during perimenopause. The endocrine system is considered one of the p [....] » Read More
Title : Research on the effectiveness of tianshu acupoint pressure for constipated patients and the analysis of syndrome types
Hsiao Chi Nieh, Taichung Venterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Background: Constipation is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer, liver disease, hemorrhoids, colonic diverticulitis, breast cancer, dementia, cardiovascular disease, asthma, urticaria, and other conditions. According to the "Traditional Chinese Medic [....] » Read More
Title : Effects of cycloastragenol on a mouse model of asthma and airway organoids
Xueyi Zhu, Fudan University, China
Asthma is characterized by airway inflammation and epithelial barrier dysfunction, leading to increased permeability and susceptibility to allergens. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Cycloastragenol (CAG), a key metabolite of Astragalus membranaceus, on airway epitheli [....] » Read More