Kenneth R Pelletier, University of California School of Medicine, United States
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
Title : The evolving future of traditional medicine: Bridging heritage, innovation, and safety
Marilyn Allen, American Acupuncture Council, United States
Traditional Medicine (TM) has been an underlaying support of healthcare for thousands of years, especially across Asia, the Western Pacific, and the Eastern Mediterranean. Today, with over 80% of World Health Organization (WHO) Member States relying on its practices, TM—led [....] » Read More
Title : The effectiveness of TCM therapeutic methods associated with acupuncture, catgut insertion and acupuncture point injections in the recovery of paralysis after spinal trauma
Angela Sanda Tudor, Romanian Society of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Romania
Acupuncture, as a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment method, is most effective when the point prescription is dictated by the therapeutic principle resulting from the TCM diagnosis. There are numerous methods by which acupuncture points can be stimulated, all aimed at r [....] » Read More
Title : Frequency medicine - An ancient wisdom of spiritual healing
Shankerbhai Bhikhubhai Patel, Anand Tapovan, India
Frequency medicine is an emerging field that explores the therapeutic potential of sound, vibration, and electromagnetic frequencies to promote healing and wellness. This concept is deeply rooted in both ancient practices and modern scientific advancements, creating a bridge betw [....] » Read More
Title : Tao healing art as a powerful integrative medicine technology: Cases of chronic and life-threatening conditions
Laure Le Corroller, Dr. & Master Sha Tao Academy, Canada
Dr. & Master Sha is a world-renowned healer, author, humanitarian and Tao grandmaster. He is also a doctor in modern medicine in China (MD), and a doctor in traditional Chinese medicine in China and Canada. He trained with Dr. & Master Guo, who founded Zhi Neng Medicine ( [....] » Read More
Title : Reviving the vedic understanding of consciousness in traditional medicine: the case of maharishi ayurveda
Sara Alvarez Jimenez, Maharishi International University, Spain
In the Vedic tradition, health is not merely the absence of disease but a dynamic state of harmony between body, mind, behaviour, and the innermost Self — pure consciousness. Maharishi AyurVeda, a comprehensive revival of classical Ayurvedic knowledge, re-establishes consci [....] » Read More
Title : The choice advantage: How great decisions transform ordinary lives
Marissa Johanson, Wise Life Strategies, United States
Decision-making is at the core of every success and failure. Whether in business, healthcare, or personal growth, the ability to make sound, timely decisions can be the difference between progress and stagnation. Yet, many struggle with indecision, second-guessing, and decision f [....] » Read More
Title : Kava for anxiety and celsius for energy: Student attempts at “healthy” alternative herbal therapies through beverages
Karol Chandler Ezell, Stephen F. Austin State University, United States
This presentation explores student use of alternative herbal therapies in the United States, especially through beverages and supplements. Energy drinks and coffee shop preparations with added “herbal ingredients” listed or advertised serve as an entry to herbal medic [....] » Read More
Title : Advances in complementary cancer treatments: A naturopathic perspective that encourages the body to heal
Chip Halverson, Selah Natural Medicine, United States
Intro: The roots of Naturopathic Medicine date back thousands of years with influences from many continents. The influence of European Nature Cure principles of drainage is a powerful modality in the practice of medicine. Discuss how to detoxify the body by opening up the emuncto [....] » Read More
Title : The rare endemic wild plant Valeriana Celtica L.: From common remedy to nerve elixir
Marianne Klemun, University of Vienna, Austria
This endemic root, which is confined to an extremely small area in the Alpine heights on the boarders of Carinthia, Styria and Salzburg, found its way from Central Europe to the cities of the Roman Empire, Alexandria and the “Orient” in ancient times. Its ambivalent, [....] » Read More
Title : Cassia Sophera – The unearthed poly crest
Jasim Salim, Pioneer Institute of Homeopathy, United Arab Emirates
The plant is found throughout India and in most tropical countries. It is common in waste lands, on roadsides and in the forests. Root bark in used for preparation of the medicine. It has been used by ancient Indian physicians for its efficacy in respiratory disorders. Dr. B.K. B [....] » Read More
Title : Imaging of acupuncture effect
Yi Feng, Fudan University, China
Acupuncture therapy is the product of the combination of ancient Chinese philosophical ideas and medical practice has made great contribution to the healthy life of human. Acupuncture is widely used worldwide because of its wide indications, quick effect, simply operation, low co [....] » Read More
Title : Electroacupuncture-mediated sympathetic activation of brown adipose tissue in PCOS-like model
Xiaoyu Tong, Fudan University, China
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a metabolic-endocrine disorder driven by adipose dysfunction, lacks therapies targeting its neuroendocrine origins. While low-frequency electroacupuncture (EA) at Guilai (“ST29”) and Sanyinjiao (“SP6”) improves PCOS-associ [....] » Read More
Title : Manual traction in severe cervical spondylotic radiculopathy
Yu Hou, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, China
Manual Traction has been established as an effective technique for the treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy, which can be performed with bare hands. The pain relief effect is evident immediately, with a total effective rate of 92%, particularly in severe cases. The fiv [....] » Read More
Title : Clinical research on the treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy by rotation-traction manipulation
Biao Zhou, Xiangtan Hospital Affiliated to University of South China, China
Current Research Status and Advances in Manual Therapy for Cervical Spondylosis. Cervical spondylosis, a highly prevalent degenerative disorder, manifests most frequently as cervical spondylotic radiculopathy (CSR), constituting 60-70% of all cases. According to epidemiological s [....] » Read More
Title : Contemporary approach to preserving traditional healthcare
Anil Jauhri, Freelance, India
The contemporary society is witnessing a paradigm shift in the processes and systems of learning. While on one hand it is extensively dependent on technology based learning like Artificial Intelligence, on the other hand, there is also the growing realisation for acknowledging th [....] » Read More
Title : Contemporary approach to preserving traditional healthcare
Debjani Roy, Freelance, India
The contemporary society is witnessing a paradigm shift in the processes and systems of learning. While on one hand it is extensively dependent on technology based learning like Artificial Intelligence, on the other hand, there is also the growing realisation for acknowledging th [....] » Read More
Title : Management of cervical dystonia through ayurveda - A case report
Prarthana T, Rajiv Gandhi University of health sciences, India
Spasmodic torticollis is a rare condition characterized by involuntary movement of the head. The pain often becomes the primary reason for the patient to seek medical attention, with the patient almost indifferent to the dystonic movements. Prakupita Vata (aggravated Vata) causes [....] » 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 : Ethnobotanical and ethnopharmacological profiles of wild plants of Swat Valley, KP, Pakistan
Shujat Ali, Independent Researcher, Pakistan
Over a long history of understanding and utilizing natural resources, Swat's indigenous peoples have amassed a wealth of traditional knowledge about local plants. Thus, the aim of the present study is to document the ethnobotanical importance of native plants among the differ [....] » Read More
Title : Growth potential of nutraceuticals 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 : Existing traditional folk-lore remedies in Tharu ethnic community of Dang Valley of Nepal
Surendra Chaudhary, Nepal Sanskrit University, Nepal
Background: The Tharus are culturally and linguistically diverse, marginalised ethnic community in Terai region of Nepal. They are said to have been the first to settle in the Dang Valley, which was once a thriving centre of Tharu civilisation. However, due to exploitation by the [....] » Read More
Title : The association of dairy intake and risk of breast cancer: Golestan cohort study
Neda Ghamarzad Shishavan, Motamed Cancer Institute, Academic Center for Education, Culture, and Research, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Background: Breast cancer is the most prevalent malignancy among women worldwide. There has been a great attention to relationship of dairy intake and breast cancer risk, up to now. Given the inconsistent findings, this Golestan cohort study was conducted to critically assess the [....] » Read More
Title : Integrating Nguni spiritual healing and biomedical practices in post-COVID-19 architecture: Towards a holistic healthcare centre in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Hlengiwe Mbalenhle Ngubane, Durban University of Technology, South Africa
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, architecture holds the potential to respond by integrating Nguni spiritual healing and Biomedical practices, offering a holistic approach to health and wellness. This research investigates how architecture can bridge the gap between th [....] » Read More
Title : CANEZA: Investigating the potential of ginger, lemon, and soursop leaves in cancer treatment
Najjemba Eseza Precious, Mengo Senior School, Uganda
Introduction: Cancer remains one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, with conventional treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery often causing severe side effects. Natural medicine has gained attention as a potential complementary approach to cancer care. [....] » Read More
Title : Effectiveness of improved traditional medicines registration in Central Africa (cemac): The example of Cameroon
Djitafo Fah Bernard Aime, Harmonization of National Pharmaceutical Policies in Central Africa, Cameroon
In the CEMAC region and in Cameroon in particular, despite multiple studies being conducted by academia, plant-based improved traditional medicines remain mostly unavailable in the formal pharmaceutical channel. This may be partially explained by the limited knowledge of the regi [....] » Read More
Title : Antimalarial and antioxidant evaluation of hot aqueous leaf extracts of Setaria megaphylla, Ageratum conyzoides and Chromolaena odorata
Ene Aloysius Chinedu, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria
This study investigated the antimalarial and antioxidant properties of leaf extracts of Setaria megaphylla, Ageratum conyzoides Linn, and Chromolaena odorata Linn, plants used in folkloric treatment of malaria. The plants were assessed for phenolic profile, antioxidant capacity a [....] » Read More
Title : Traditional maternal health and childbirth practices among pastoral nomadic communities in Somaliland
Ahmed N Muse, University of Glasgow, Somalia
Pastoral nomadic communities in Somaliland have preserved unique maternal health and childbirth practices rooted in cultural beliefs and traditional knowledge systems. These practices are shaped by centuries of adaptation to harsh environmental conditions and the socio-cultural d [....] » Read More
Title : Essential oils from Tunisian cupressus sempervirens varieties: a natural resource for traditional and modern skin therapies
Hanene Medini, University of Monastir, Tunisia
Medicinal and aromatic plants have long been central to traditional medicine systems and phytotherapy, offering a wide range of bioactive compounds with health-promoting effects. In this context, Cupressus sempervirens, traditionally used for its antiseptic and astringent propert [....] » Read More
Title : TCM role in disease prevention
Filipa Bernardino Baiao, Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Sesimbra, Portugal
This conference describes the relevance and importance of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in disease prevention. TCM is part of the new concept of Integrative Medicine and is currently praticed worldwide in Private and Public Health Care systems. It reviews the state of health [....] » Read More
Title : Panchakarma: The ayurvedic system for deep biological and emotional reset
Elsa Ramos Elias, Healing Spirit-Mind-Body S.L., Spain
Ayurveda, the traditional medical system of India, offers a comprehensive model of health that integrates physical, emotional, and environmental dimensions of human well-being. Its therapeutic focus is not only on disease management, but also on prevention and systemic rejuvenati [....] » Read More
Title : Sorcery and science: A fantastical review of enchanted healing practices
John Ethan Williams, Montgomery School, United States
This whimsical qualitative review delves into the fantastical world of traditional medicine, exploring the mystical practices and enchanted remedies used by ancient healers. Through interviews with mythical creatures and observations in magical forests, the study uncovers the sec [....] » Read More
Title : Bridging the gap between tradition and evidence-based music therapy
Gerhard Tucek, IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems, Austria
Over the years, music therapy has evolved into a recognized therapeutic method that integrates both traditional and modern approaches. Gerhard Tucek has extensively studied traditional oriental music therapy, which is based on centuries-old practices and philosophies that view mu [....] » Read More
Title : Rehabilitation of reconvalescent oncogynecologic patients after radical treatment using aesthetic technologies
Liana S Mkrtchian, Ministry of Health of Russia, Russian Federation
Relevance: Cervical cancer (CC) and uterine cancer (UC) are among the top of three most common cancers among women with an annual increase in the number of first diagnosed cases in people of reproductive age. On the background of the development of sex steroid deficiency aft [....] » Read More
Title : Spatial modeling of asthma prevalence and contributing factors in high-altitude western Himalayan: A geospatial and epidemiological study
Arshad Ahmed, Central University of Haryana, India
Asthma is a major global health challenge, and its impact is particularly pronounced in high-altitude regions, where environmental and socio-cultural factors may play unique roles. This study investigates the prevalence of asthma and its socio-economic, environmental, and behavio [....] » Read More
Title : Pharmacological properties of Platycarpha glomerata extracts-(Thunb.) Less – a plant used to treat and manage elephantiasis
Siphamandla Lamula, University of Fort Hare, South Africa
Platycarpha glomerata (Thunb.) Less. has recently became a plant species of interest to re-searchers due to its biological activities and less toxic effects. Therefore, the aim of the study seeks to evaluate the in vitro anticancer potential and phytochemical constituents of P. g [....] » Read More
Title : Phytochemical investigation and antibacterial evaluation of Musanga Cecropioides: First report of sterols and triterpenoids from stem bark extracts
Thabang Mphahlele, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Musanga cecropioides, commonly known as African corkwood, was studied for its phytochemical composition and antibacterial properties. Stem bark extracts were prepared using a dichloromethane-methanol mixture and subjected to chromatographic techniques, including column chromatogr [....] » Read More
Title : Taraxasterol augments 4-phenylbutyric acid inhibition of glucose-induced inflammation, cellular stress and mitochondrial dysfunction in HepG2 cellsTaraxasterol augments 4-phenylbutyric acid inhibition of glucose-induced inflammation, cellular stress and mitochondrial dysfunction in HepG2 cells
Olabisi Tajudeen Obafemi, University of South Africa, Johannesburg campus, South Africa
Type 2 diabetes is characterized by hyperglycemia with associated mitochondrial dysfunction and cellular stress. 4-phenylbutyric acid (4PBA) is a chemical chaperone that ameliorates endoplasmic reticulum stress, while taraxasterol (TAX) is a pentacyclic triterpene whose antidiabe [....] » Read More
Title : The wisdom of learning healthy learning / learning combined with therapy
Brigitte Wiesendanger, Center for Kinesiology, Switzerland
Our school system cannot meet the needs of all children. There are students who have special needs. We o?er professional support in di?icult situations. However, it would be better if the knowledge in the preventive field could be taught. Today, I would like to share my knowledge [....] » Read More
Title : Introducing alternative veterinary medicine to the mainstream in East Africa
Tibimanywa Geoffrey, Bwera Innovations Ltd, Uganda
There is rampant increase of antimicrobial resistance accruing from overuse and misuse of conventional veterinary pharmaceuticals that pauses significant public health threat. The over use of conventional medicine also pollutes the environment and water bodies thus denaturing the [....] » Read More
Title : Tao healing art guided meditation
Laure Le Corroller, Dr. & Master Sha Tao Academy, Canada
Dr. & Master Sha is a world-renowned healer, author, humanitarian and Tao grandmaster. He is also a doctor in modern medicine in China (MD), and a doctor in traditional Chinese medicine in China and Canada. He trained with Dr. & Master Guo, who founded Zhi Neng Medicine ( [....] » Read More