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An Investigation of the Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Stroke Patients
This study aimed to investigate the use of traditional Chinese medicine and complementary and alternative medicine in stroke patients in Taiwan. Chinese herbal medicine, massage, acupuncture, natural products, and exercise were widely used among stroke patients. Integrating safe and effective traditional Chinese medicine and complementary and alternative medicine into conventional therapies is suggested.
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - October 19, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research

Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation.
Authors: Dong Y, Liao J, Yao K, Jiang W, Wang J Abstract Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, which is related to many cardiac and cerebral vascular diseases, especially stroke. It can therefore increase cardiovascular mortality and all-cause death. The current treatments of AF remain to be western drugs and radiofrequency ablation which are limited by the tolerance of patients, adverse side effects, and high recurrence rate, especially for the elderly. On the contrary, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with long history of use involves various treatment methods, including Chinese herbal...
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - March 1, 2017 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med Source Type: research

Becoming A Hosehead: Sleeping My Way To Better Health
CPAP machines are in the news this month after the New England Journal of Medicine released a study casting doubt on their effectiveness in preventing heart problems. See here for an explanation of the study and a summary of reasons why it is likely not accurate. Regardless of that study, let me tell you why I have become an unexpected missionary for the wonders of the CPAP. For the past year, I've been wrestling with a diagnosis of sleep apnea. What have I learned, even while kicking, screaming and denying, through the entire testing and education process? That it is a real thing, that I really do have it, and that I fee...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 7, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine usage in patients with stroke in Taiwan: A nationwide population-based study
Conclusion Adjunctive TCM use may reduce the risk of mortality rate among stroke patients. Bu-yang-huan-wu-tang and Dan-shen are the most common prescribed Chinese herbal formula and single herb for stroke patients, respectively. Future study investigating the anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective efficacy of Bu-yang-huan-wu-tang and Dan-shen in stroke is warranted. Graphical abstract
Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology - April 22, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Warm needling on the four knee acupoints combined with Chinese herb in the treatment of knee pain after stroke
Conclusion Additional treatment of warm needling on the four knee acupoints on the basis of Chinese herb can enhance the clinical efficacy in treatment of knee pain after stroke, contribute to the rapid recovery of knee function and improve the life quality of stroke patients.
Source: World Journal of Acupuncture Moxibustion - March 28, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Holistic Solutions for Anxiety & Depression in Therapy
“It is more important to know what sort of person has a disease than to know what sort of disease a person has.” — Hippocrates (460-377 B.C.E.) “The art of healing comes from nature and not from the physician. Therefore, the physician must start from nature with an open mind.” — Paracelsus (1493 – 1541) Treatment options that have long been considered outside the mainstream are becoming commonplace: a survey shows that nearly two in five adults in the United States have tried complementary or alternative therapy in the last year. As clinicians, it is our job to work with the individual t...
Source: Psych Central - December 8, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Megan Riddle Tags: Anxiety Book Reviews Depression General Happiness Herbs & Supplements Medications Professional Self-Help Stress Treatment anxiety treatment combining natural remedies with conventional care Depression Treatment holistic solutio Source Type: news

Integrative medicine for subacute stroke rehabilitation: a study protocol for a multicentre, randomised, controlled trial
Introduction Many patients with stroke receive integrative medicine in China, which includes the basic treatment of Western medicine and routine rehabilitation, in conjunction with acupuncture and Chinese medicine. The question of whether integrative medicine is efficacious for stroke rehabilitation is still controversial and very little research currently exists on the integrated approach for this condition. Consequently, we will conduct a multicentre, randomised, controlled, assessor-blinded clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of integrative medicine on stroke rehabilitation. Methods and analysis 360 participants...
Source: BMJ Open - December 4, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Fang, J., Chen, L., Chen, L., Wang, C., Keeler, C. L., Ma, R., Xu, S., Shen, L., Bao, Y., Ji, C. Tags: Open access, Complementary medicine Protocol Source Type: research

Current and prospective research in the National Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, Taiwan
In the context of government re-structuring in Taiwan, an act of the National Research Institute of Chinese Medicine (NRICM) has just been passed in the Taiwan Legislature in May, 2013, whereby transferring the NRICM to the jurisdiction of Ministry of Health and Welfare (MHW) with the President Edict. At least 26 research fellows are organized into 5 research divisions: (1) Division of Basic Chinese Medicine, (2) Division of Clinical Chinese Medicine, (3) Division of Chinese Materia Medica Development, (4) Division of Chemistry for Chinese Medicine and (5) Division of Literature and Informatics for Chinese Medicine. In the...
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - February 1, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Wen-Fei Chiou, Yi-Tsau Huang Tags: Abstracts Source Type: research

Integrative treatment modalities for stoke victims in Korea.
CONCLUSION: Based on our field experiences, we believe it is worthwhile to continue efforts to integrate complementary and alternative medicine and Western medicine. PMID: 24439643 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - January 24, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Park SU, Cho SY, Park JM, Ko CN, Park HJ, Lauren Walls B, Cotter AC, Park JJ Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: research

Abstract 228: Assessing Knowledge, Perceptions, and Cultural Attitudes Towards Stroke in Elderly Korean-Americans: The Strengthening Our Korean Elders Through Community-Partnered Education (STROKE-COPE) Project Poster Session II
Conclusions: Elderly Korean-Americans have substantial risk for stroke, but possess both language and belief barriers that may interfere with stroke prevention and response. A stroke education curriculum tailored for elderly Korean-Americans must address these culturally specific beliefs to be effective.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Song, S., Son, J. B., Park, H., Park, H., Community Advisory Panel, T. S.-C., Ryan, G., Vickrey, B. Tags: Poster Session II Source Type: research

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