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Massage Regulates Brain Plasticity in Chronic Sciatic Nerve Compression Injury Rats: A Study Based on Resting‐State Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging

open access: yesBrain and Behavior, Volume 16, Issue 6, June 2026.
Resting‐state functional magnetic resonance imaging analysis of chronic constriction injury rats after massage therapy. ABSTRACT Background Neuropathic pain (NP) is associated with maladaptive functional reorganization of the brain, yet the central mechanisms through which massage therapy exerts its analgesic effects remain poorly understood.
Lanting Huang   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring the Nutraceutical Potential of Achillea millefolium L.: Phytochemical Composition, Biological Activities, and Industrial Applications

open access: yesFood Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2026.
Achillea millefolium Linn., commonly known as yarrow, is an extraordinary medicinal plant. A. millefolium has broad therapeutic potential due to its phytochemistry and essential oil composition. It possesses pharmacological properties, including antidiabetic, antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, liver‐protective, antimicrobial, and gastroprotective effects,
Tooba Majeed   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of self-acupressure on quality of life and abdominal pain severity among patients with inflammatory bowel disease: A randomized sham-controlled trial

open access: yesJournal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Background: Acupressure is being used by patients to relieve functional gastrointestinal disorders. Objective: The impact of acupressure on quality of life (QoL) and pain has been shown in patients with both acute and chronic conditions.
Nahid Rajai   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Quadratus Lumborum Block Reduced Postpartum Uterine Pain After Normal Spontaneous Delivery: A Prospective, Randomized, Double‐Blind, Controlled Trial

open access: yesHealth Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Normal spontaneous delivery is often accompanied by various types of pain; postpartum uterine pain can persist for 2 or 3 days after childbirth. The quadratus lumborum block (QLB) is a relatively safe, cost‐effective, and efficacious pain management strategy used in various abdominal surgeries.
Wen‐Shan Cheng   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Acupuncture and acupressure for premenstrual syndrome [PDF]

open access: yesCochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2018
Acupuncture has a history of traditional use in China for women's health conditions including premenstrual syndrome (PMS), but its effectiveness for this condition remains unclear. This review examined the available evidence supporting the use of acupuncture or acupressure to treat PMS.To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture or ...
Armour, Michael (R18715)   +5 more
openaire   +3 more sources

The Effect of Acupressure on Sleep Quality in Menopausal Women: A Randomized Control Trial

open access: yesIranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2015
Background: One of the common problems in menopausal women is sleep disorder. Traditional Chinese acupressure is a noninvasive and safe technique. Menopausal women can easily learn the technique and a self-care method to manage their sleep disorder. This
Zahra Abedian   +3 more
doaj  

Effect of acupressure on smoking cessation in young smokers with nicotine dependence: A mixed methods study

open access: yesIntegrative Medicine Research
Background: Acupressure has been widely used to help people quit for a long time in China. This study explores the feasibility and effects of acupressure on smoking cessation in young smokers with nicotine dependence to inform policy and decision-making.
Ying-Ying Zhang   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effective Strategies to Reduce Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery: An Umbrella Review

open access: yesHealth Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction Anxiety, which involves feelings of tension, worry, and physiological changes in the body, can have significant impacts on patients, including an increased risk of mortality. In ophthalmic surgeries, particularly cataract procedures, anxiety levels tend to be high, often stemming from fears of blindness or surgical failure.
Masoumeh Masoumy   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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