Background: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a series of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by social disorders, rigid behaviors and narrow interests.The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the prevalence of ASD has been increasing over the past 50 year [....] » Read More
Pregnancy is one of the most profound and transformative experiences a woman can share with her partner. At its heart, it is the creation of life, a remarkable journey that encompasses conception, foetal development, and ultimately childbirth. The miracle of nurturing a new life [....] » Read More
For meeting the financial, quality and safety challenges as well as expectations of the patients, health and social care systems around the globe currently undergo a transformation towards personalized, preventive, predictive, participative precision medicine (5PM), supported by [....] » Read More
Over the recent years, the interest in Traditional Medicinal Products has grown significantly globally. This is not only due to the general trend towards natural products, but also to more available evidence regarding the safety and efficacy of herbal medicinal products. With the [....] » Read More
This presentation explores and discusses light and sound as foundational technologies through which reality is organized, created, and experienced. Sound and frequency are not passive elements of perception; they are active systems of communication and coherence that move through [....] » Read More
The objective of this paper is to critically engage with current scholarship and advocacy surrounding the Chinese music-medical philosophy of Five Element Music, focusing on the musical-affective perspective of the five modes derived from the five tones, each of which elicits a s [....] » Read More
Brazilian red propolis has gained prominence in the field of Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine due to its promising therapeutic properties, arousing growing interest from both the international market and the Federal University of Alagoas, with regard to scienti [....] » Read More
Background: Lawsonia inermis L. (Lawsone) was reported to contain carbohydrates, proteins, flavonoids and phenolic compounds, alkaloids, terpenoids. The plant has also been reported to have hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antifungal and anticancer properties. Obj [....] » Read More
Dietary patterns and lifestyle factors are major determinants of population health and central to the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Contemporary public health research increasingly emphasizes the need to move beyond isolated nutrient-based recommendations toward [....] » Read More
The contemporary understanding of pain has evolved from a biomedical model focused on tissue damage to more integrative perspectives, supported by advances in neuroscience and behavioral science. Various studies demonstrate that pain is a multifactorial experience modulated by ne [....] » Read More
Since Ancient times Ayurveda has offered solutions for the various health issues. A condition that affects both articular and extra articular organ systems, Rheumatoid arthritis and conditions similar presents with a wide range of clinical signs and symptoms. Clini [....] » Read More
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
To develop a correct and happy existence, in my opinion, it is important to establish at least some truths, even if relatively certain. These, however, as fixed points become the pillars on which to build a healthy and conscious life. The popular belief that "life begins wit [....] » Read More
Proper nutrition is fundamental for maintaining health, preventing chronic diseases, and supporting optimal physical and cognitive performance. The modern dietary guidelines define Daily Recommended Values (DRV) for a broad spectrum of nutrients, including macronutrients, vitamin [....] » Read More
Ethnomedicine practices for postpartum mothers in the Philippines reflect a complex interplay of indigenous knowledge, ecological adaptation, and culturally embedded health beliefs. Across major ethnolinguistic groups, including the Ifugao people and Kalinga people of the Cordill [....] » Read More
Through the perspective of a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and other health professionals, we can reimagine the future of medicine by embracing both traditional and natural approaches. While Western medicine remains central to healthcare, thoughtful integration with practices [....] » Read More
All of us—worldwide!—are contemporaries of sometimes very harsh changes in various areas of life and are therefore—like our environment—threatened by physical, psychological, and mental ailments. Classical Chinese Qigong was developed thousands of years ag [....] » Read More
Monsoon is the time to relish the season but simultaneously it leads to a surge in various type of infections in children. Common ailments during the season are Malaria, Chikungunya, Dengue, Gastrointestinal, Respiratory and various skin issues. The main reasons behind these dise [....] » Read More
Background: The adulteration of herbal aphrodisiacs with undeclared synthetic compounds such as sildenafil represents a growing public health concern. These products are widely consumed under the assumption of safety, despite potential toxicological risks associated with hidden p [....] » Read More
Traditional medical systems have long served as the backbone of global healthcare,offering natural, culturally rooted, and preventive healing approaches. Amongthem, Ayurveda and indigenous ethnomedicinal traditions represent deeply interconnected knowledge systems shaped by envir [....] » Read More
Title : Integration of the WHO International Classification of Health Interventions, standardized research documentation, and artificial intelligence in traditional medicine for global healthcare systems
Marilyn Allen, American Acupuncture Council, United States
Background: The integration of traditional medicine within modern healthcare systems requires internationally standardized frameworks for classification, documentation, research, and interoperability. The World Health Organization’s International Classification of Heal [....] » Read More
Title : 109 Volumes, 50,000 medicinal plants: Patanjali’s World Herbal Encyclopedia sets a global benchmark
Acharya Balkrishna, Patanjali Research Foundation, India
The World Herbal Encyclopedia (WHE) represents one of the largest and most comprehensive global initiatives dedicated to documenting, preserving, and systematizing medicinal plant knowledge. Developed under the aegis of the Patanjali Research Foundation, the Encyclopedia bridges [....] » Read More
Title : Field effect of consciousness and holistic health in Ayurveda
Girish Momaya, Stichting Maharishi European Research University, Netherlands
Ancient text of Ayurveda – the science of wholeness of life, Charak Samhita, characterises the wholeness of life as a continuum of consciousness, that every expression of life is always connected to the source of life, and that life is always conscious of itself, and that l [....] » Read More
Title : Traditional medicine: The future of healthcare
Somesh Kaushik, National Certification and Credentialing Board For Ayurvedic Medicine, United States
Healthcare system around the globe is undergoing a serious transformation. Despite advancement in modern medicine with various tests, diagnostic skills and new drugs, non-communicable disease incidence has been growing and the burden of disease on the society and on many countrie [....] » Read More
Title : A new osteoporosis treatment method based on TCM theory and principles
Angela Tudor, Romanian Society of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Romania
Introduction: Osteoporosis is a debilitating disease whose allopathic treatment is extremely expensive and sometimes results in adverse side effects that can exceed the severity of the disease being treated. This study aimed to rigorously classify osteoporosis cases accordin [....] » Read More
Title : Homeopathy workforce survey in Australia – A 5 Year exploration
Sandra Venables, Australian Register of Homeopaths, Australia
The Homeopathy Workforce Survey (HWFS) based in Australia has been undertaken for two consecutive years as part of a five year project. The survey aims to understand the homeopathic workforce, including all practitioners who practice homeopathy as well as those that state they ar [....] » Read More
Title : Preventive and therapeutic effects of Fufang Ejiao Jiang on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Haiyan Wang, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, China
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also referred to as myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), is a complex disorder characterized by persistent fatigue, impaired cognitive function, sleep disturbances, and reduced physical capacity. Current therapeutic options [....] » Read More
Title : Toxicity evaluation and bone fracture healing activity of Solanum nigrum leaf in rabbits
Theophilus Boniface Momoh , Prince Abubakar Audu University, Nigeria
This study investigated the effects of Solanum nigrum on hematological, histological, and bone fracture healing parameters. For toxicity assessment, sixteen rabbits were divided into four groups and administered aqueous leaf extract at doses of 500, 1000, and 2000 mg/kg, while a [....] » Read More
Title : Tissue repair using Australian native essential oils and extracts
Deby Atterby, ATMS, AIA, Australia
Australian Native Essential Oils and Extracts for Skin Tissue Repair: This presentation explores Australian native essential oils and extracts that may support skin tissue repair, with a focus on clinical and therapeutic outcomes in the healing of damaged tissue. Eucalyptus [....] » Read More
Title : Toxicity study of a general tonic (Jawarish-e-Aamla Sada) a traditional Unani formulation
Mohd Urooj, National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders, India
Background:Jawarish-e-Aamla Sada is a traditional polyherbal compound Unani Pharmacopoeial formulation. It is mentioned as Muqawwi-e-Aam (General tonic), Kasir-e-Riyah (carminative), and Qabiz (constipative). It is indicated for the clinical treatment of Zof e Meda (weakness of t [....] » Read More
Title : Holistic management of hair disorders through ayurveda: Integrating classical principles with modern trichology
Mamta, SBLD, India
Hair disorders such as hair fall, androgenic alopecia, premature greying, and dandruff are increasingly prevalent due to modern lifestyle factors including stress, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalance, and environmental exposure. Modern trichology offers advanced regenera [....] » Read More
Title : The misunderstood individuals on the autism spectrum and how to help them with a multi-modality holistic process
Farah Ganjei Gron, New Life Homeopathy, United States
Most children and adults with ASD diagnosis have a unique intelligence that we cannot yet quantify. They are different in the sense that they are right-brain dominant and are heart-centered. How can we help them live a fulfilling and meaningful life and enable them to share their [....] » Read More
Title : Trauma resolution from the perspective of Chinese medicine the eight extraordinary vessels in the context of polyvagal theory
Isabel Wendt Christodoulou, Medosophos, Germany
In Western psychotherapy, traumatic experiences are primarily described as persistent dysregulation of affective, cognitive, and vegetative processes, leading to chronic overload of the autonomic nervous system. Polyvagal theory (Porges, 1995 ff.) differentiates these processes i [....] » Read More
Title : Weight management resistance in the mid-life convergence years (35-45): An integrative framework for East Asian women
Chiao Wei Lin, Kyoto Tang Clinic, Taiwan
Background: East Asian women aged 35-45 face unique convergence of stressors creating treatment-resistant weight challenges refractory to conventional interventions including GLP-1 agonists. This period combines peak career demands, intensive parenting (young children through ado [....] » Read More
Title : Trends in herbal medicine use and perceived cognitive benefits in alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment: A cross-sectional study
A Yashudas, Lovely Professional University, India
Background: Traditional medicine systems, such as traditional Chienese Medicine and Ayurveda, have long contributeed multi-target herbal formulations against cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Panax ginseng, Bacopa monnieri, Ginkgo biloba and Huperzia serrata, [....] » Read More
Title : Effect of Moringa oleiferia on anoxia and cold resistance induced stress in experimental animals
Roohi Jamal, KBHSS Trusts Institute of Pharmacy, India
Stress is a disorder of global illnesses. ‘State of non-specific resistance” in stress, a physiological condition that is linked with various disorders of the neuroendocrine-immune system is Adaptogens. The aim of study is anti stress potential ethanolic leaf extract [....] » Read More
Title : Indian herbs as functional foods
Peramachi Sathiyamoorthy, Indian Ethnomedicine Research Foundation, India
Indian herbs are increasingly recognized for their functional food properties, meaning they offer health benefits beyond basic nutrition. Many Indian herbs and spices are rich in bioactive compounds like antioxidants, anti- inflammatory, and other phytochemicals that can contribu [....] » Read More
Title : Hydrogen medicine: A new promising direction in traditional medicine and public health
Ashot Khachatryan, New Hydrogen Technologies RPC, Armenia
In the 21st century, healthcare systems worldwide are facing a growing burden of chronic and degenerative diseases associated with an aging population and oxidative stress. There is a pressing need for new, safe, and scientifically validated strategies aimed not only at treatment [....] » Read More
Title : Ethno-medicinal plants used in primary healthcare by the natives of Kasha Pat, North-West Himalaya
Astha Chauhan, MLN College, India
The Himalaya are known to be a biodiversity hotspot and home to priceless flora and traditional knowledge. Despite of the fact that allopathic medicine have progressed tremendously in the recent times but still, the traditional knowledge based on plants and its culture still play [....] » Read More
Title : Role of traditional herbal medicine in boosting immunity: Clinical observations from Fareedia Herbal Clinic, Lahore
Ans Rauf, Fareedia Herbal Clinic, Pakistan
The immune system plays a vital role in maintaining overall health and protecting the body against infections. In recent years, there has been growing interest in herbal medicine as a natural way to enhance immunity. This study presents clinical observations from Fareedia Herbal [....] » Read More
Title : Public safety risks of unregulated herbal OTC products: A case for strengthening ADR reporting and public awareness in Pakistan
Jibran Khan, University of Karachi, Pakistan
The widespread use of herbal and over-the-counter (OTC) products in Pakistan has raised significant public safety concerns due to limited regulatory oversight and underreporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Despite the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) establishin [....] » Read More
Title : Creating success in a traditional, complementary medicine practice
Marilyn Allen, American Acupuncture Council, United States
Success in Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) practice requires more than clinical expertise. Effective patient communication, comprehensive documentation, standardized treatment planning, and outcome measurement are essential components of a sustainable [....] » Read More
Title : Awakening the healing flow of life energy through prana and reiki
Elsa Ramos Elias, Healing Spirit-Mind-Body S.L., Spain
All living beings are sustained by an invisible current that animates the body and connects it to consciousness. In India it is known as Prana; in Japan, Ki; in China, Qi. Although described through different languages, they refer to the same universal life force—the subtle [....] » Read More