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Effectiveness of Yoga and Acupuncture on Pain, Emotional Distress, and Discomfort in Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Case Series

Journal of Acupuncture Research
Primary dysmenorrhea affects 50–90% of females aged 18–35 years. It is characterized by lower abdominal pain, nausea, headache, and fatigue owing to the release of prostaglandins from the uterus.
Mangayarkarasi Narayanaswamy, Abinaya Suresh, Sournamaalya Dhamodharan, Abinaya Veluchamy, Vishnu Vardhan Krishnamurthii, Mooventhan Aruchunan   +5 more
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Effect of Acupuncture and Yogic Breathing in a Patient with Seizures: A Case Report

Journal of Acupuncture Research
A 33-year-old female suffering from frequent seizure attacks (thrice a week), accompanied with postictal body pain and sleep deprivation since past seven months presented to the Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College and Hospital on 15th ...
E. Dharani, N. Mangaiarkarasi, L. Nivethitha, A. Mooventhan   +3 more
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Clinical Evaluation of the Time-effect Relationship of Auriculoacupuncture at Point Zero on Autonomic Function among Healthy Volunteers: An Exploratory Three-arm Study

Journal of Acupuncture Research
Background: Auriculoacupuncture (AA) has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 2,500 years to restore qi and blood balance. Point Zero is a key AA point known for its autonomic modulation effects.
Annamalai Dharuman, Deepa Saravanan, Prabu Narasimman, Geethanjali Sankar, Narmatha Murugan, Madhumitha Vellingiri, Abirami Balu   +6 more
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From herb garden to wiki: Responding to change in naturopathic education through scholarly reflection

Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 2012
The study of naturopathy in Australia has undergone a number of significant changes that have impacted dramatically on scholarly and academic practice.
Airdre Grant, Meg O'Reilly
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Exploring the association between phytopharmaceutical use and antibiotic prescriptions in upper respiratory infections: results from a German cohort study evaluating the impact of naturopathy qualifications of general practitioners using routine data

Frontiers in Medicine
BackgroundAntibiotic resistance is a significant global health threat, exacerbated by inappropriate prescribing practices, particularly for upper respiratory infections that are predominantly viral. Complementary and Integrative Medicine (CIM), including
Anna-Jasmin Wetzel, Gunter Laux, Stefanie Joos, Berthold Musselmann, Jan Valentini   +4 more
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Impact of Scalp Acupuncture Needling at the Vasomotor Area on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Variability in Patients with Hypertension: A Randomized Controlled Study

Journal of Acupuncture Research
Background: Increased blood pressure (BP) is a major health concern. Needling at the vasomotor area of the scalp helps in the management of hypertension. However, the impact of needling at the vasomotor area in hypertension still unclear.
C. Krithika, A. Mooventhan, S. Iswarya, L. Nivethitha, N. Mangaiarkarasi   +4 more
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Effect of ten-week yoga intervention on problematic smartphone usage in university students: A randomized controlled trial

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Background: The rise in problematic smartphone use among university students underscores the potential of yoga, with its evidence-based ability to improve problematic behaviours at their core.
Vatsala Thapliyal, Jairam Kushwaha, Ghanshyam Singh Thakur   +2 more
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Effectiveness of Traditional Chinese Medicine-Based Acupuncture Therapy in Managing Myoclonus in Generalized Dystonia: A Case Report

Journal of Acupuncture Research
Dystonia is a neurological disorder characterized by abnormal involuntary muscle contractions. This study aimed to determine the effect of acupuncture on a 26-year-old male patient with idiopathic generalized dystonia.
J. Anbudasan, V. Kavitha, M.R. Monicaasun, N. Prabu, A. Mooventhan   +4 more
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Integrating Acupuncture and Yoga for Pain Management in Knee Osteoarthritis

Interdisciplinary Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health
Background: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent and debilitating condition. We explore the potential of a multimodal intervention for managing knee OA, combining naturopathic therapies, acupuncture, yoga, and resistance exercise.
Sureshbabu venkatasamy, Viknesh Ashokan, Yashwanth Ramesh Babu   +2 more
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A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial on the effect of Surya Nadi Pranayama practice on cognitive abilities in school children

Open Health
Surya Nadi Pranayama is a yogic breathing technique that involves controlled breathing through the right nostril. The study aims to evaluate the effects of the 20-min practice of Surya Nadi pranayama (4 weeks) on cognition among schoolchildren, comparing
Sathya Aravind, Arumugam Velan, Balakrishnan Arthi, Subramanian Kahlil, Annamalai Gayathri, Venkateswaran Sankaralingam Thirupathy, Ponnurangam Ramesh, Kuppusamy Maheshkumar   +7 more
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