Raffaele Pilla, St. John of God Hospital, Italy
It has been recently shown that nutritional ketosis is effective against seizure disorders and various acute/chronic neurological disorders. Physiologically, glucose is the primary metabolic fuel for cells. However, many neurodegenerative disorders have been associated with impai [....] » Read More
Title : The importance of selecting and structuring acupuncture points prescription according to the composition of a herbal formula in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Angela Sanda Tudor, Romanian Society of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Romania
The study aimed to demonstrate the importance of the association of acupuncture points in prescriptions selected according to the model of the composition of a phytotherapeutic TCM formula and differentially applied to a number of 100 patients suffering from Panic Disorder (PD) a [....] » Read More
Title : Breaking boundaries: Integrating homeopathy and psychotherapy 2.0 for swift trauma resolution
Peter A Fricke, Private Medical Practice, Germany
Homeopathic remedies can make unconscious conflicts and traumata clearer and more conscious. This makes them much more accessible for therapy. However, just bringing up past trauma to the surface with a homeopathic remedy does not solve the underlying conflict and can even re-tra [....] » Read More
Title : Utilizing reiki to accelerate your healing & transformation
Kelly Keefe, Heartspace, United States
Purpose: Reiki is an ancient healing modality that has been practiced since the late 1800s. Its presence has been on this planet for quite some time, however, it is only until the last decade or so that Reiki is receiving the popularity it deserves. Why is that? Reiki has the [....] » Read More
Title : Rethinking emotional disorders and their treatment options
John Yang, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada
Emotional disorders (i.e., depressive and anxiety disorders) are a set of chronic and often recurrent mental disorders that are associated with impairment in quality of life, productivity, and interpersonal functioning. Over the past 10 decades, although efforts have been made to [....] » Read More
Title : Traditional Knowledge of Flora and Ethno-medicine Practices among the Tribes of India
K Anil Kumar, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, India
The world's indigenous and ethnic populations have developed the skills necessary to survive in some of the universe's most hostile environments. The most intriguing characteristic of these indigenous and ethnic groups has been discovered to be that they reside in regions [....] » Read More
Title : A Scientific approach to derive a Poly herbal Anti – inflammatory formula on the basis of some invitro -anti-Inflammatory, anti-arthritic activities by inhibition of protein denaturation method, COX enzyme inhibitory evaluation and with subsequent Phytoch
Rajesh S Mony , Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala, India
A methodology/protocol is tried out to evolve an herbal formula for purpose of treating inflammatory conditions as an alternative to NSAID’s. The brief out line of this analytical study is as mentioned as follows. a. Selection of herbs was done as per Classical Ayurvedic re [....] » Read More
Title : Acupuncture for optic atrophy caused by brain tumor
Yuyan Fan, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, China
Importance: Among children and adolescents, brain and central nervous system tumors are the most common cause of non-accidental death and optic atrophy. Visual dysfunction negatively affects their lives. Acupuncture improves optic atrophy as well as the quality of life of childre [....] » Read More
Title : Growth potential of natural medicines in emerging countries like Bangladesh
Md Abu Zafor Sadek, UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals, Bangladesh
Herbs and plants have been used in almost all over the world for therapeutic purposes for thousand years. However, use of herbal medicines began declining since early 19th century when chemical analyses were introduced and scientists started extracting and modifying the active in [....] » Read More
Title : Alternative therapies used by traditional practitioners for the treatment of diabetes, obesity and arterial hypertension in the Dja et Lobo department of Cameroon
Nyangono Ndongo Martin, University of Ebolowa, Cameroon
Introduction: Diabetes is a metabolic disease characterised by chronic hyperglycaemia, with a dysregulation of carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism, resulting from a defect in insulin secretion and/or action. In 2017, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimated th [....] » Read More
Title : Multiple sclerosis - Ayurveda successful case reports
Tiruvur Ramashekhar Shantala Priyadarshini, University of Latvia, Latvia
Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a degenerative neurological disorder, for which modern medicine offers no hope for cure. It is considered a chronic condition with complications ending with probable fatal consequences. Any means of improving treatment should be considered o [....] » Read More
Title : The homeopath's paradigm
Tiago Anderson Amorim, UNINI (Mexico), Brazil
My proposal is to deliver a theoretical-practical reflection during the lecture regarding the emerging new scientific paradigm. Specifically, I aim to explore how we can act as leaders within natural therapies and medicine in this new paradigm, which demands from professionals a [....] » Read More
Title : Antidiabetic and antioxidant properties of sarcococca coriacea hook and sarcococca wallichii staph of Nepali origin
Janaki Baral, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Diabetes related complications has become a severe health problem globally. Lack of effective treatment and side effects due to synthetic drugs has led to increasing demand on plant based medications. Local value on ethno medicine and their herbal formulations to cure for diabeti [....] » Read More
Title : Phyto-constitution of methanolic leaf extract of Ficus capensis and its biochemical, haematological, and toxicity effects on wistar rats
Emmanuel Friday Titus, Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba Nigeria, Nigeria
Statement of the Problem: Ficus capensis belongs to the Moraceae family and has been reported to possess various pharmacological properties. However, it is crucial to establish the toxicological profile of this important medicinal plant. Thus, this study investigates the phytocon [....] » Read More
Title : Development of knowledge, attitude and practice of ethiopian traditionalmedical practitioners though a compressive training addis ababa, Ethiopia
Sameson Taye Yirga, Armaure Hansen Research instiute, Ethiopia
Background: The Ethiopian health sector has shown remarkable progress in improving the maternal and underfive children by reducing the morbidity and mortality throughout the country level. There is an improvement in theexpansion of health facilities and health services in each he [....] » Read More
Title : Effect of aloe vera extracts on multi-drug resistant bacterial isolates from semen of infertile men in northern iran
Leila Fozouni, I.A.U, Gorgan branch, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Background and Objectives: One of the important causes of infertility in men is genitourinary tract infections. Some microorganisms disrupt parameters such as number, motility, viability, morphology and function of sperm, as well as inflammation of the epididymis, and prostate th [....] » Read More