A selection of News Feeds
Here is a selection of news feeds that you may find interesting. BCWC is not the author of these articles. In fact, we may or may not agree with them. :-)
They do provide interesting reading though.
Yoga Practice for the Management of Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Adults: A systematic review
Dec 1, 2010; 7:399-408
Reviews
Anti-oxidant and Anti-hypercholesterolemic Activities of Wasabia japonica
Dec 1, 2010; 7:459-464
Original Articles - Basic Science
Physiological Adjustments to Stress Measures Following Massage Therapy: A Review of the Literature
Dec 1, 2010; 7:409-418
Reviews
Effects of Satureja khuzestanica on Serum Glucose, Lipids and Markers of Oxidative Stress in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Dec 1, 2010; 7:465-470
Original Articles - Clinical Analyses
Soybeans Ameliolate Diabetic Nephropathy in Rats
Dec 1, 2010; 7:433-440
Original Articles - Basic Science
In Vitro Anti-plasmodial activity of Trigonella foenum-graecum L.
Dec 1, 2010; 7:441-445
Original Articles - Basic Science
eCAM: Retaining an International Perspective
Dec 1, 2010; 7:397-398
MRN-100, an Iron-based Compound, Possesses Anti-HIV Activity In Vitro
Dec 1, 2010; 7:427-432
Original Articles - Basic Science
Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine, a Re-emerging Health Aid
Dec 1, 2010; 7:419-424
Reviews
Use, Attitudes and Knowledge of Complementary and Alternative Drugs (CADs) Among Pregnant Women: a Preliminary Survey in Tuscany
Dec 1, 2010; 7:477-486
Original Articles - Clinical Analyses
Immunostimulation-Mediated Anti-tumor Activity of Bamboo (Sasa senanensis) Leaf Extracts Obtained Under 'Vigorous' Condition
Dec 1, 2010; 7:447-457
Original Articles - Basic Science
Public Status and Prevalence of Acupuncture in Japan
Dec 1, 2010; 7:493-500
Original Articles - Clinical Analyses
Yoga Practice for the Management of Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Adults: A systematic review
Dec 1, 2010; 7:399-408
Reviews
Shirodhara – What Is This?
Shirodhara (which comes from the Sanskrit words Shir or head and dhara or flow) is a form of Ayurvedic medicine that involves a measured and gentle pouring of liquids upon the forehead of the person for various curative purposes.
In Hindu mythology the forehead is thought to be the site of the third eye which is why this restorative therapy is concentrated upon this site.
Substances such as water, milk, buttermilk, medicated oils, and coconut water are generally used, depending upon the nature of the therapy and the problem sought to be addressed.
Shirodhara is commonly used as part of the famous Kerala therapeutic massage and may be used to address a number of ailments such as –
- Problems of the sinus
- Eye disease and other visual problems
- Allergic rhinitis
- Premature graying of hair
- Memory loss or problems with concentration
- Sleep related problems
- Neurological problems
- Problems relating to hearing such as loss of hearing and tinnitus
- Vertigo and other balance related problems
- Certain skin diseases such as psoriasis
- Meneire’s Disease
In addition, Shirodhara is used in spas and as part of Ayurvedic massage therapies to aid and assist in relaxation. This is the non medicinal use of Shirodhara which helps to enliven and rejuvenate the person.
Holistic Treatment For Pain Management Using Mirrors
Some Australian hospitals are employing uniquely different treatment that ‘tricks’ the mind into feeling better. People who suffer from the Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, which typically occurs after an injury, were seen to benefit greatly from a unique use of mirrors, it was reported.
The way it was done is like this – patients who were undergoing great pain, were made to look into a mirror while doing certain exercises that involved their affected limbs as well as the other non-affected limbs. This helped to reprogram the brains as to the cause of the syndrome.
This therapy has also met with success when used in the case of those people who have had a limb amputated and feel the terrible pain of a ‘phantom’ limb that no longer exists but which the brain continues to get mistaken signals from.
Seeing the healthy limb in the mirror, the brains of the patients are tricked into believing that they are looking at their missing limb and that the discomfort is greatly reduced.
Doctors are finding that such out of the box treatment ideas are working well where mainstream treatments such as medications and nerve blocks do no work.
The Uses And Benefits Of Complementary Therapy
If you are looking for a cheaper yet effective way to treat your sickness then you should try using complementary therapy. There has been an increase in the usage of these treatments over the past few years and a lot of medical experts and practitioners believe that this trend would continue over the next years.
There are a lot of reasons why this type of treatment is in demand. They are not only more affordable in the pocket but they are also great when it comes to the promotion of a person’s personal well being.
What is Complementary Therapy?This type of treatment is used in combination with conventional medical treatments and is comprised of different treatments which include acupuncture and homeopathy for example. Many of these treatments would be considered as alternative medicine but most of these complementary therapy treatments are widely accepted by medical establishments all over the world.
You might find that the terms “alternative therapy” and “complementary therapy” are often used interchangeably which leads to the misconception that they are the same thing. The truth is that these terms are not quite the same even if they refer to the same treatment types.
Alternative therapy is something that you use in replacement for conventional medical treatment. When it comes to complementary therapy, this is all about treatments that you can do in addition to the conventional medical treatment. This is why some treatments can be considered as both alternative and complementary – depending on the situation on which they are being used.
Even though the complementary therapy is being used along with conventional medical treatments, they are very different when it comes to philosophical terms. The most significant difference that you can spot out is that complementary therapy treatments use a more holistic approach wherein the focus of the treatment is on the whole person’s being.
Conventional medical treatments would be focusing on the disease and its symptoms. For example, if you have a migraine the physician can recommend you to take anti-nausea or pain relief medications as medical treatments while he can also recommend that you take a massage or acupuncture as a complementary treatment.
How Complementary Therapy WorksComplementary therapy practitioners like chiropractors, naturopaths and acupuncturists often see health as a balance of emotional, spiritual and physical factors. The treatments are done as an attempt to restore that balance.
This easily explains why all the complementary therapy treatments concentrate more on the person as a whole instead of concentrating on the sickness itself.
The most widely used complementary therapy treatments in the United States are acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy, naturopathy and chiropractic. You have to be sure though that you check with your doctor first before you take up any complementary therapy treatments or medications.
This is to ensure that you are working with medication and techniques that will not interfere with your medical treatments. You have to take note that some of these treatments can cause adverse interactions with the medications that you are taking so it is important that you get your doctor’s approval first before using anything.
Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Activities and Phytochemical Screening of Some Yemeni Medicinal Plants
Sep 1, 2010; 7:323-330
Original Articles - Basic Science
Therapeutic Potential of Plants as Anti-microbials for Drug Discovery
Sep 1, 2010; 7:283-294
Reviews
eCAM: Attacking an Epidemic?
Sep 1, 2010; 7:277-278
The Effect of Therapeutic Touch on Pain and Fatigue of Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
Sep 1, 2010; 7:375-381
Original Articles - Clinical Analyses
