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Advising Around Cannabis for Sleep: Clearing Up the Smoke. 关于大麻睡眠的建议:清除烟雾。
Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-15 DOI: 10.29011/2577-2201.100233
Stephanie Tung, Peter R Chai, Manan M Nayak, Ilana M Braun
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The Effectiveness of Ear Acupuncture on Quality of Life and Emotional Disorders in Nursing Professionals During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Clinical Trial 耳针对Covid-19大流行期间护理专业人员生活质量和情绪障碍的有效性:一项随机临床试验
Pub Date : 2023-11-10 DOI: 10.29011/2577-2201.100213
Abstract The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of ear acupuncture on quality of life and emotional disorders in nursing professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a clinical trial carried out with 179 professionals, who were randomized into two groups, namely: intervention, which received ear acupuncture, and control, which received no treatment. The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21, the Event Impact Scale-Revised, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Bref were used. The analysis was carried out using Generalized Estimating Equations. Ear acupuncture improved quality of life and levels of stress, anxiety, and depression in the intervention group compared to the control group.
目的评价耳针对新冠肺炎大流行期间护理专业人员生活质量和情绪障碍的影响。这是一项有179名专业人员参与的临床试验,他们被随机分为两组,即干预组,接受耳针治疗,对照组,不接受治疗。使用抑郁、焦虑和压力量表-21、事件影响量表-修订版和世界卫生组织生活质量指南。利用广义估计方程进行分析。与对照组相比,耳针改善了干预组的生活质量和压力、焦虑和抑郁水平。
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Prakshape condiment in Chavanprash: Harnessing Synergy of the Ages Chavanprash的Prakshape调味品:利用时代的协同作用
Pub Date : 2023-11-08 DOI: 10.29011/2577-2201.100212
Towards the conclusion of the tedious process of preparing chavanprash, a powdered herb combination known as prakshape is introduced. Many of these herbs have already been utilized in the initial stage of creating the decoction, which is the basis of chavanprash. The perplexing aspect is the necessity to incorporate the same herbs once more as prakshape during the final step, highlighting the intriguing nature of this addition and its associated benefits. The inclusion of prakshape proves to be ingenious for multiple reasons. Firstly, the incorporation of powdered herbs in prakshape ensures that the entire herb, along with all its phytochemical components, becomes part of the formulation. In contrast, the decoction process only extracts water - soluble components into the solution. This inclusion allows for a broader range of active compounds to be present in the final product. Secondly, the addition of prakshape serves to reintroduce volatile and heat-labile compounds that may have been lost during the extended heating process. Additionally, the inclusion of bamboo (Bambusa arundinacea) manna particles in prakshape contributes to an enhanced drug-delivery system. From a pharmacological standpoint, the incorporation of prakshape ingredients reinforces the therapeutic effects of the formulation and promotes synergy among the herbs. The principles underlying the use of prakshapecan further be utilized for the development of new awaleha and ksheerpakformulations, potentially yielding more potent effects.
在准备chavanprash的繁琐过程中,介绍了一种称为prakshape的粉末状草药组合。这些草药中的许多已经在创建汤剂的初始阶段被使用,这是chavanprash的基础。令人困惑的是,在最后一步中,有必要再次将相同的草药作为prakshape,突出了这种添加的有趣性质及其相关的好处。prakshape的加入被证明是非常巧妙的,原因有很多。首先,在prakshape中加入粉末草药确保整个草药及其所有植物化学成分成为配方的一部分。相反,煎煮过程只将水溶性成分提取到溶液中。这种包含允许在最终产品中存在更广泛的活性化合物。其次,prakshape的加入有助于重新引入挥发性和热不稳定的化合物,这些化合物可能在延长的加热过程中丢失。此外,在prakshape中包含竹(Bambusa arundinacea)甘露颗粒有助于增强药物传递系统。从药理学的角度来看,prakshape成分的结合加强了配方的治疗效果,并促进了草药之间的协同作用。使用prakshapecan的基本原理进一步用于开发新的awaleha和ksheerpakformulations,可能产生更有效的效果。
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An Integrative Approach for Improving and Managing Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): A Case Report 改善和管理经前综合征(PMS)和经前烦躁不安障碍(PMDD)的综合方法:1例报告
Pub Date : 2023-10-27 DOI: 10.29011/2577-2201.100211
Abstract Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) describes symptoms a woman experiences in the luteal phase of menstruation, including physical, emotional, and/or behavioral changes ranging from mild to severe. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) shares defining emotional and behavioral attributes with PMS, though it is the most severe form classified as a depressive disorder. Women are increasingly interested in seeking natural or alternative therapies to address these conditions. The purpose of this case report is to share the experience of one woman who had improvements in premenstrual headaches, menstrual cramping and flow, and intense psychiatric symptoms associated with a diagnosis of PMDD within three months of using Lepidium peruvianum (maca), bio-identical progesterone therapy, and magnesium supplementation. Within four months, normalization of LH levels was achieved. Further, upon reducing or resolving symptoms, she continued to maintain this improvement for three months on Lepidium peruvianum, magnesium, and a B-complex. This case also provides clinical utility for personalized care utilizing a combination of natural therapies alongside bioidentical hormone therapy. Keywords: PMS, PMDD, Lepidium peruvianum, Bio-identical progesterone, Magnesium, B vitamins, Case report Abbreviations: Bid: twice daily; cap: capsule; caps: capsules; CBC: complete blood count; CMP: comprehensive metabolic panel; DC: discontinue; FSH: follicle-stimulating hormone; GABA: gammaaminobutyric acid; H: high; HPA: hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal; LH: luteinizing hormone; LN: low-normal; mcg/L: micrograms per liter; mIU/mL: milli-international units per milliliter; Mg: milligrams; mg/mL: milligrams per milliliter; mm: millimeter; MRI: magnetic resonance imaging; NA: not applicable; nmol/L: nanomoles per liter; ng/mL: nanograms per milliliter; NSAIDs: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; PHQ-9: patient health questionnaire-9; PMDD: premenstrual dysphoric disorder; pg/mL: picograms per milliliter; PMS: premenstrual syndrome; qd: once daily; qhs: bedtime; SR: slow-release; SSRI: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor; TSH: thyroid stimulating hormone; uIU/mL: micro: international units per milliliter; WNL: within normal limits.
经前综合征(PMS)描述了女性在月经黄体期经历的症状,包括身体、情绪和/或行为上的变化,从轻微到严重。经前烦躁不安(PMDD)与经前综合症有着相同的情绪和行为特征,尽管它是被归类为抑郁症的最严重形式。女性越来越有兴趣寻求自然疗法或替代疗法来解决这些问题。本病例报告的目的是分享一名妇女的经验,她在使用玛卡(Lepidium pervianum, maca)、生物同型黄体酮治疗和镁补充剂三个月内,经前头痛、经期痉挛和经血流量以及与经前抑郁症诊断相关的强烈精神症状得到改善。在四个月内,LH水平达到了正常化。此外,在症状减轻或缓解后,她继续服用紫穗草、镁和b复合物3个月。该病例还提供了个性化护理的临床应用,利用自然疗法和生物相同激素疗法的组合。关键词:经前症候群,经前不悦症,佩带韭,生物同型黄体酮,镁,B族维生素,病例报告帽子:胶囊;帽子:胶囊;CBC:全血细胞计数;CMP:综合代谢组;直流:停止;促卵泡激素;GABA: γ氨基丁酸;H:高;HPA:肾上腺皮质;LH:黄体生成素;LN:低正常;mcg/L:微克/升;mIU/mL:毫升国际单位;Mg:毫克;mg/mL:毫克/毫升;mm:毫米;MRI:磁共振成像;NA:不适用;nmol/L:纳摩尔每升;ng/mL:纳克/毫升;NSAIDs:非甾体抗炎药;PHQ-9:患者健康问卷-9;PMDD:经前烦躁不安;pg/mL:皮克每毫升;PMS:经前综合症;Qd:每日一次;qh:睡觉;SR:缓释;SSRI:选择性血清素再摄取抑制剂;TSH:促甲状腺激素;uIU/mL: micro:国际单位每毫升;在正常范围内。
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Improvements in Premenstrual Syndrome, Primary Dysmenorrhea, and Menorrhagia with Natural Therapies: A Case Report 自然疗法改善经前期综合征、原发性痛经和月经过多:1例报告
Pub Date : 2023-10-05 DOI: 10.29011/2577-2201.100207
Premenstrual syndrome, primary dysmenorrhea, and abnormal uterine bleeding are separate but intertwined aspects of women’s reproductive health. Symptoms can include, but are not limited to, heavy menstrual cycles, painful periods, abdominal cramping
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Hepatoprotective Effects of Tetrapleura tetraptera (Schum. & Thonn.) Taub. Stem Bark Extracts in Drug-induced Toxicities in Rats 四翅四胸膜对肝脏的保护作用。,Thonn)。陶布。茎皮提取物对大鼠药物毒性的影响
Pub Date : 2023-10-02 DOI: 10.29011/2577-2201.100201
Hepatotoxicity is an issue of global concern because of numerous liver-related deaths over the years. In addition, the conventional hepatoprotective and hepatocurative drugs used are more expensive, not easily accessible, and sometimes have serious adverse effects. These reasons account for why many have resorted to traditional plant medicines. This study evaluated the hepatoprotective effects of aqueous and hydroethanolic stem bark extracts of Tetrapleura tetraptera, a commonly used traditional medicinal plant, in paracetamol and carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicities in rats. Pulverized stem bark samples of 500 g each were soaked in 1000 mL boiled water and 1000 mL 50% hydroethanol respectively for 24 hours and filtered. Filtrates were concentrated over a water bath and designated as aqueous stem bark extract (ASE) and hydroethanolic stem bark extract (HSE). Extracts were evaluated for LD 50 value, phytochemical constituents, free radical scavenging effects and heavy metals. Fifty-seven male Wistar albino rats weighing 120-180 g were divided into nineteen groups (n=3/group). The LD 50 for both extracts were found to be above 5000 mg/kg b.wt. This study showed HSE had higher amounts of phytochemicals than ASE. Again, this study also showed that HSE and ASE had greater levels of liver percentage protection than Silymarin. Furthermore, the liver antioxidant profile study proved that HSE and ASE could protect the liver. These results suggest that ASE and HSE, through their antioxidant activities, have hepatoprotective and hepatocurative effects against paracetamol and carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicities in rats and could be developed as potential liver protective agents.
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Treatment of Canine Spontaneous Pneumothorax by Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine: A Case Report 中药治疗犬自发性气胸1例
Pub Date : 2023-09-23 DOI: 10.29011/2577-2201.100096
Spontaneous pneumothorax is a common clinical condition in small animals. It is frequently found in medium and large breed dogs (e
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The Effectiveness of Short Meditation on Attentional Performance: A Quick Classroom Activity 短暂冥想对注意力表现的有效性:一个快速的课堂活动
Pub Date : 2023-09-22 DOI: 10.29011/2577-2201.100203
Undergraduate students suffer from stress and attention problems throughout their academic career. This is a great time for students to learn a new skill; meditation practices have been shown to improve mental and physical health and our activity can introduce them to this beneficial practice. Utilizing the learning-cycle approach, we had students first engage with a problem, explore interpretations, conduct a meditation experiment, and then interpret and explain results. This short activity investigates the impact of focused-breathing meditation on the attention of students using the psychomotor vigilance test (PVT). The within subjects’ design showed that a majority of students see reaction time improvements with just 5-minutes of meditation or 5-minutes of being sedentary. This has been repeated over many years and in both an introductory biology course and as well in a 300-level neuroscience techniques course. We also investigated if the amount of sleep the previous night would impact performance changes, but this was found to have no effect. Our 5-minute meditation activity taught with the learning-cycle approach can be quickly added to any neuroscience, biology, behavior, or psychology course. Further discussion focuses on the stress response, the neurophysiology of meditation, brain electrical activity, brain regions, and impact of behaviors on physiology
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Tai Chi Therapy Research: A Narrative Review 太极拳疗法研究述评
Pub Date : 2023-09-16 DOI: 10.29011/2577-2201.100099
This narrative review on tai chi therapy studies that were published during the years 2020 to 2023 includes 54 papers. The publications of this period are primarily systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials. These are focused on tai chi reducing depression, substance use, sleep problems and symptoms of diseases including diabetes, knee osteoarthritis, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Surprisingly, the majority of the research has been on tai chi reducing cognitive dysfunction in older adults rather than balance which had been the focus of earlier tai chi research, although some recent research has reported improved balance in older adults with Parkinson's. Other publications document the trends of increasing tai chi use and tai chi research. Underlying mechanism research suggests that tai chi is associated with increased connectivity of different brain regions and brain volume as well as decreased brain-derived neurotropic and inflammation factors. Methodological limitations continue to relate to the variability of the studies on different styles, frequencies and durations of tai chi practice in meta-analyses.
本文对2020年至2023年期间发表的太极治疗研究进行了叙述性回顾,其中包括54篇论文。这一时期的出版物主要是随机对照试验的系统综述和荟萃分析。这些研究的重点是太极拳可以减少抑郁、药物使用、睡眠问题以及糖尿病、膝关节骨关节炎、高血压和心血管疾病等疾病的症状。令人惊讶的是,大多数研究都是关于太极拳减轻老年人的认知功能障碍,而不是平衡,这是早期太极拳研究的重点,尽管最近一些研究报告称,老年人帕金森病患者的平衡得到了改善。其他出版物记录了增加太极拳使用和太极拳研究的趋势。潜在的机制研究表明,太极拳与增加大脑不同区域和脑容量的连通性以及减少脑源性神经营养和炎症因子有关。在荟萃分析中,方法学的局限性继续与不同风格、频率和持续时间的太极练习研究的可变性有关。
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The Untold Benefits of Using Milk as Base for Traditional Indian Carrot “Gajar-Halwa” Pudding 用牛奶做传统印度胡萝卜“Gajar-Halwa”布丁的好处
Pub Date : 2023-09-15 DOI: 10.29011/2577-2201.100204
Halwas , which are vegetable, lentil
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Current research in complementary & alternative medicine
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