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6 articles for “complementary alternative medicine.”
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Effect of Epsom Salt Soak on Migraine among Nursing Students at SUM Nursing College, Bhubaneswar
Abstract: Background: Migraine, a genetically influenced disorder, manifests as recurring episodes of intense headache, typically on one side of the head, often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. It constitutes a significant source of chronic illness and is a leading contributor to various types of headaches globally. Epsom salt, known for its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, offers a side-effect-free option for alleviating migraine pain and serves as a …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 31–34 Read article
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Use and Views on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in Elderly Patients
Abstract: Introduction: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is being increasingly used by people all over the world. Geriatrics is a specialty that focuses on care of elderly people. The objective is to enhance the health of older adults by both preventing and addressing diseases and disabilities. Geriatrics stands apart from conventional adult medicine due to its specialized emphasis on addressing the distinct requirements of the elderly population. Hence, they prefer more …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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Ayurveda as an alternative Medicine for SARS-CoV
Abstract: The goal of this study was to look at the clinical evidence for complementary and alternative medicine treatments for major depressive disorder. The phrase depressive disorder was combined with St John’s wort, S-adenosylmethionine (SAM-e), exercise, acupuncture, omega-3 fatty acids, and folate in a PubMed search from January 1966 to February 2010. Only relevant human trials were selected. COVID-19, the current global health emergency, is not the first-time coronaviruses have posed …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 28–36 Read article
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Protective Efficacy of Caralluma diffusa Methanolic Crude Extract against High-fat Diet (HFD) Induced Fatty Liver Obesity in Albino Wistar Rat
Abstract: Background and Objective: The present study was undertaken to examine the attenuative effect of Caralluma diffusa methanolic extract against high-fat diet (HFD) induced hyperlipidemic/obesity in the liver of rats. Materials and Methods: The rats were divided in to five groups of each containing six rats. The Group I: served as normal control; Group II: served as high-fat diet (50 mg/kg body weight); Group III served as high-fat diet + 100 …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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An exploration of Zika virus eruption
Abstract: Zika virus (ZIKV) is a recently rising relative of the Flaviviridae family and associated to dengue (DENV) and Chikungunya (CHIVKV). ZIKV infection was distinguished by mild disease with fever, headache, rash, arthralgia and conjunctivitis, with unprecedented association with Guillain–Barre Syndrome (GBS) and microcephaly. Nevertheless, since the end of 2015, a rise in the number of GBS related cases and an astonishing number of microcephaly in fetus and neonates in Brazil …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 9–12 Read article
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Studies on Phytochemical analysis of Coriandrum sativum Leaves
Abstract: Coriandrum sativum is belongs to Apiaceae family includes the annual plant coriander. It can be said that nature is the world's oldest and most complete pharmacy, and many traditional medical systems. The use of phytomedicines, particularly for preventive measures, is currently gaining popularity. The use of alternative and complementary healthcare is commonplace worldwide. The most recent data estimates that about 80% of the world's population uses herbs as their primary …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 15–19 Read article