Congratulations to Editor Dr. Prousky and the International Board and welcome to the new International Journal of Naturopathic Medicine. I hope that for the sake of their patients many of whom they share, this will improve the relationships between physicians in Natural Medicine and in Allopathic Medicine. Since I have come to know more accurately […]
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View full article | Researching complementary medicine – ‘mission impossible’ Abstract Our unit was created 10 years ago with the remit to conduct rigorous research into complementary medicine. As straightforward as this task may seem, it turned out to be not a small order indeed. First, complementary medicine is a huge and highly diverse area (Table […]
View full article | Physiological basis of Pranayamas Abstract Yogic breathing practices also called Pranayamas originated several thousand years ago and are now practiced all over the world. However, it is only in the last two decades that considerable advances in our understanding of the physiologic principles behind these practices have been made. This has been accomplished using […]
(1) Amit Sood, MD , (2)Brent A. Bauer, MD Amit Sood, MD, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Brent A. Bauer, MD, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Correspondence: Amit Sood, MD Department of Medicine Baldwin 4th floor Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Rochester, MN 55905 Email – sood.amit@mayo.edu Abstract Yogic breathing […]
View full article | Mentoring and modeling to teach Evidence Based Clinical Practice Abstract Developing and evidence-based clinical approach to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is seen by many as an essential step to the further development of the discipline. To develop such an approach will require effective integration of evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine […]
Edward Mills DPH, MSc, PhD Cand. (1) Kumanan Wilson MD, MSc, FRCP(C) (2) Cory Ross DPH, DC, MSc, FRSH (1) Nick DeGroot ND (1) (1)Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (2)Department of Medicine, University of Toronto Correspondence: Edward Mills, Department of Research, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, 1255 Sheppard Ave. East, North York, Ontario, Canada, M2K 1E2 Abstract Developing […]
1Paul Richard Saunders, PhD, ND, 2Rich Barrett, ND 1Paul Richard Saunders, PhD, ND Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine North York, ON 2Rich Barrett, ND National College of Naturopathic Medicine Portland, OR ABSTRACT | This report summarizes the state of the science in naturopathic medicine with respect to treatment of asthma. It reviews use of botanicals, acupuncture, […]
1Paul Richard Saunders, PhD, ND, 2Rich Barrett, ND 1Paul Richard Saunders, PhD, ND Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine North York, ON 2Rich Barrett, ND National College of Naturopathic Medicine Portland, OR ABSTRACT | This report summarizes the state of the science in naturopathic medicine with respect to treatment of asthma. It reviews use of botanicals, acupuncture, […]
Joanne Bradbury1,2, Professor Stephen P. Myers 1, Chris Oliver 2,3 1 Australian Centre for Complementary Medicine, Education and Research (ACCMER), a joint venture between University of Queensland and Southern Cross University, NSW, Australia; 2 School of Natural and Complementary Medicine, Southern Cross University, NSW, Australia; 3 Blackmores Ltd, Australia Abstract Background: The purpose of this study was to confirm the evidence that […]
Joanne Bradbury1,2, Professor Stephen P. Myers 1, Chris Oliver 2,3 1 Australian Centre for Complementary Medicine, Education and Research (ACCMER), a joint venture between University of Queensland and Southern Cross University, NSW, Australia; 2 School of Natural and Complementary Medicine, Southern Cross University, NSW, Australia; 3 Blackmores Ltd, Australia Abstract Background: The purpose of this […]
Liz Roffe1 BSc (Hons), Katja Schmidt2 BSc (Hons), MSc, C Psychol, Edzard Ernst2 MD, PhD, FRCP, FRCP, Ed 1 School of Nursing and Midwifery University of Southampton Highfield Southampton S017 1BJ 2Complementary Medicine Peninsula Medical School Universities of Exeter & Plymouth Institute of Health & Social Care 25 Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NT United Kingdom Tel: +44 […]
Liz Roffe1 BSc (Hons), Katja Schmidt2 BSc (Hons), MSc, C Psychol, Edzard Ernst2 MD, PhD, FRCP, FRCP, Ed 1 School of Nursing and Midwifery University of Southampton Highfield Southampton S017 1BJ 2Complementary Medicine Peninsula Medical School Universities of Exeter & Plymouth Institute of Health & Social Care 25 Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NT United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1392 424839 […]
I am excited by the idea of a journal for naturopathic medicine. I believe a journal specifically for the naturopathic profession will provide great benefit. It will be a place for students of naturopathic medicine, naturopathic doctors, health care professionals and health-conscious individuals alike to gain access to the latest research. Currently there is a […]
View full article | Courses in complementary medicine at institutions of higher education in the United Kingdom Abstract Due to growing interest in complementary medicine, more and more academic and non-academic courses have been set up in this area. The aim of this project was to evaluate the literature of complementary medicine courses offered at higher […]
E Ernst, MD, PhD, FRCP, FRCPEd K Schmidt, BSc (Hons), MSc Complementary Medicine Peninsula Medical School Universities of Exeter and Plymouth 25 Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NT E-mail: E.Ernst@exeter.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0) 1392 424989 Fax: +44 (0) 1392 427562 Abstract Due to growing interest in complementary medicine, more and more academic and non-academic […]
E Ernst* MD PhD FRCP FRCPEd *Complementary Medicine Peninsula Medical School Universities of Exeter & Plymouth 25 Victoria Park Road Exeter EX2 4NT UK Email: Edzard.Ernst@pms.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1392 424989 Fax: +44 (0)1392 427562 Our unit was created 10 years ago with the remit to conduct rigorous research into complementary medicine. As straightforward as […]
The above paper describes the results of a longitudinal cross-sectional study to determine if dietary fat intake is correlated with stress and mood. The study consistently showed that higher stress and strain is associated with lower dietary fat intake. The study also showed that increase fish consumption was correlated with reduced levels of stress. The […]
View full article | Homeopathic Research Platform Abstract Reports of homeopathic clinical trials have demonstrated mixed results. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses have concluded that poor trial quality and lack of independent replication contribute to the inability to formulate a definitive conclusion concerning the efficacy of homeopathy. This research group proposes a homeopathic research platform that is […]
D.G. Baker BNat (Hons) BEd 1,2, S.P. Myers PhD BMed ND1, I.B. Howden BCom2, E.J. Mills DPH, FRIPH3, L. Brooks PhD1, C. Avila BSc (Hons)1,2, R. Medhurst BNat4 1. Australian Centre for Complementary Medicine Education and Research, a joint venture of the University of Queensland and Southern Cross University, PO Box 157, Lismore 2480 NSW, […]
In vitro activity of milk thistle against cytochrome P450 isozymes B. C. FOSTER1, C. E. DROUIN2, J. LIVESEY3, J. T. ARNASON3 and E. MILLS4 1 Office of Science, Therapeutic Products Directorate, Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. 2 Centre for Research in Biopharmaceuticals, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario. 3 Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Biology, University of Ottawa, […]
Dr. Standish had written a case report published in the inaugural issue of the International Journal of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Rubin made an initial inquiry to Dr. Standish and the following discussion ensued. Dr Rubin wrote: Dr. Standish: I am curious about why you chose the case you presented in the inaugural edition of the […]
ABSTRACT Commensal bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract play an integral role in both innate and humoral immunity. It is well established that this protective role can be maintained or modulated by the ingestion of probiotics. More recently, it has been shown that specific probiotic strains can influence the secretion of cytokines to help direct naïve […]
View full article | Mind-Body Therapies and Quality of Life in HIV-1+ Individuals Authors: Leanna J. Standish, ND, PhD Annette L. Fitzpatrick, PhD Jose Berger, MF Jung G. Kim Fiona Sanders, MBA Nayak Polissar, PhD Babette Brumback, PhD Carlo Calabrese, ND, MPH Keywords: Mind-Body Therapies, Spiritual, Psychotherapy, Quality of Life, Mental Health, HIV, CAM
Ann R. Shannon, B.A Kenneth Weizer, N.D. Stephen G. Chandler, M.D. Heather Zwickey, Ph.D. Direct correspondence to: Ann R. Shannon, B.A.1 Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu® Practitioner 7314 NE Foss Avenue Portland, OR 97204 ann_shannon@hotmail.com A patient with recurrent myeloma (serum creatinine (SCr) 11.3 mg/dl) was diagnosed with end stage renal disease secondary to myeloma kidney. […]
View full article | Reversal of end stage renal disease in a patient with uncontrolled myeloma, as correlated to Jin Shin Jyutsu and naturopathic interventions Abstract A patient with recurrent myeloma (serum creatinine (SCr) 11.3 mg/dl) was diagnosed with end stage renal disease secondary to myeloma kidney. Ann R. Shannon, B.A. Kenneth Weizer, N.D. Stephen […]