Spectroscopic Measurements in Patients with Completely Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament before and after RegentK and Physiotherapy
Conclusion: We conclude that manual therapy influences the hemodynamics of muscles and deeper structures. The results will also serve to quantify the effects of nonpharmacological and nonsurgical interventions (e.g. RegentK) on the microvascular circulation in deep tissue after a complete rupture of the ACL.Integr Med Int 2014;1:56-63 (Source: Integrative Medicine International)
Source: Integrative Medicine International - November 6, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Recent Research Progress in and Future Perspective on Treatment of Parkinson's Disease
Background: Clinical features, pathogenesis, and treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD) are reviewed as there has been progress in these areas. Summary: PD is a systemic disease of the nervous system as the initial symptom is related to disturbance of the autonomic nervous system, such as constipation or nocturia. Then, the disease progresses to the brain stem involving the nuclei in the pons and the substantia nigra, and inducing sleep and wakefulness disturbances, affect problems such as anxiety and depression, and motor problems when the disease process has reached the substantia nigra. Furthermore, the disease has an ef...
Source: Integrative Medicine International - November 6, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Innovative Integrative Medicine
Integr Med Int 2014;1:65-66 (Source: Integrative Medicine International)
Source: Integrative Medicine International - November 6, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Age-Related Changes in Visceral Patterns Associated with Anxiety Disorders or Depression according to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Conclusion: The order of the traditional Chinese patterns resulting in anxiety or mood disorders was consistent with the development of liver qi depression into liver fire flaming upward or phlegm fire harassing the heart according to the traditional Chinese theory. The patterns associated with depression and all forms of mood disorders vary according to age and sex.Integr Med Int 2014;1:80-92 (Source: Integrative Medicine International)
Source: Integrative Medicine International - November 6, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Clinical Study on Chronic Pain in Parkinson's Disease Patients in Shanghai, China
Conclusion: Chronic PD-related pain is a frequent complaint and complex in PD. The challenge of managing pain in PD patients will hopefully someday result in specific and effective treatment strategies.Integr Med Int 2014;1:93-101 (Source: Integrative Medicine International)
Source: Integrative Medicine International - November 6, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research