Effects of yoga on stress in stressed adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: With the increasing prevalence of stress, stress reduction is getting more and more important. Yoga is being considered as a non-pharmacological treatment option for stress.

Objective: Investigation of the effects of yoga on stress in stressed adults from the general population.

A large-scale, international cross-sectional survey of published pediatrics authors: Perceptions of complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine.

Background: The use of complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine (CAIM) is commonly used among pediatric patients for various conditions. Pediatrics clinicians' and researchers' perceptions towards the incorporation of CAIM therapies have varied. This study aims to investigate the perceptions of both pediatrics researchers and clinicians regarding CAIM.

Myofascial release for adults with chronic neck pain and depression.

Background: Depression affects a significant portion of the global adult population, with chronic pain patients being particularly susceptible to severe depression. Pain and mental illness contribute to an imbalance in the autonomic nervous system, affecting heart function. Myofascial release promises to improve mental and physical health by addressing fascial dysfunctions.

Low Inter-Rater Reliability and Reproducibility of Neck Reflex/"Adler-Langer" Points in Neural Therapy Diagnostics but Increased Pressure Pain Threshold after Therapy: Results of a Randomized Controlled Observer-Blind Trial.

Background: Neck reflex points or Adler-Langer points are commonly used in neural therapy to detect so-called interference fields. Chronic irritations or inflammations in the sinuses, teeth, tonsils, or ears are supposed to induce tension and tenderness of the soft tissues and short muscles in the upper cervical spine. The individual treatment strategy is based on the results of diagnostic Adler-Langer point palpation.

Effectiveness of myofascial release for adults with chronic neck pain: a meta-analysis.

Background: Every second human will experience a phase of neck pain in their lifetime and a high rate of chronicity exists. Because of the complexity and multiple influencing factors, chronic pain conditions are associated with a long treatment and diagnostic process. This leads to a prolonged healing process and high costs.

Do yoga and meditation moderate the relationship between negative life events and depressive symptoms? Analysis of a national cross-sectional survey of Australian women.

Objectives: This study aims to examine the role of yoga/meditation in the relationship between negative life events, stress and depression.

Methods: The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (ALSWH) surveyed 7,186 women aged 36-43 years (mean age 39.2 years; 57.

[Yoga as an intervention for chronic pain].

The use of yoga, especially as an intervention for chronic pain, is increasing worldwide. Available data on chronic low back pain, within limits also for chronic neck pain and certain types of headache, show statistically significant positive effects related to pain intensity and pain-related impairments. The data provide evidence that yoga is at least equal in efficacy and safety to other exercise interventions as well as individualized physical therapy.

Traces of health-A landscape design task as a diagnostic aid for detecting mental burden? A qualitative focus group study.

Background: Mental disorders are most common causes of illness worldwide. Studies on art and drawing tasks, such as the tree-drawing test have already proven their prognostic quality for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, depression or trauma. In the depiction of art in public space, gardens and landscapes are one of the oldest human forms of artistic expression.

No Placebo Effect beyond Regression to the Mean on the Six Minute Walk Test in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Trials.

In drug studies, patients are often included when the disease activity is high. This will make any treatment appear to lessen disease activity, although the improvement is biased by selection. This effect is known as regression towards the mean (RTM).

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Fasting and Lifestyle Modification in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome: Effects on Patient-Reported Outcomes.

Lifestyle interventions can have a positive impact on quality of life and psychological parameters in patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS). In this randomized controlled trial, 145 participants with MetS (62.8% women; 59.

Effects of Fasting and Lifestyle Modification in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Lifestyle interventions, such as fasting, diet, and exercise, are increasingly used as a treatment option for patients with metabolic syndrome (MS). This study assesses the efficacy and safety of fasting followed by lifestyle modification in patients with MS compared to lifestyle modification only.

Methods: Single-blind, multicenter, parallel, randomized controlled trial in two German tertiary referral hospitals in metropolitan areas.

Predictors of Headache/Migraine and the Use of Complementary Medicine in U.S. Children: A Population-Based Analysis of 2017 National Health Interview Survey Data.

This study set out to determine the prevalence and possible risk factors of headache and/or migraine in U.S. children, as well as the prevalence of complementary medicine use in this population.

Comprehensive Lifestyle Modification Influences Medium-Term and Artificially Induced Stress in Ulcerative Colitis-A Sub-Study within a Randomized Controlled Trial Using the Trier Social Stress Test.

Objective: The present study presents long-term results of stress-related outcomes of a prospective RCT that evaluated effects of a ten-week comprehensive lifestyle-modification program (LSM) in patients with inactive ulcerative colitis (UC). In addition, exploratory results of a sub-study applying a laboratory stress protocol (Trier Social Stress Test; TSST) conducted within the RCT are reported.

Methods: Ninety-seven patients with inactive UC were randomized to LSM ( = 47; 50.

Yoga for treating low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Yoga is frequently used for back pain relief. However, the evidence was judged to be of only low to moderate certainty. To assess the efficacy and safety of yoga in patients with low back pain, a meta-analysis was performed.

Integrative pediatrics survey: Parents report high demand and willingness to self-pay for complementary and integrative medicine in German hospitals.

Background: In Germany, there is hardly any institutionalization of pediatric complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) present, which is one reason why the statutory health insurance companies usually do not cover the costs. Which in turn serves as an obstacle for integrating CIM into routine pediatric care. Within the present study, we assessed existing demand for CIM methods in parents of children in clinical primary care and whether the parents would be willing to cover the costs privately.

Yoga in women with abdominal obesity - Do lifestyle factors mediate the effect? Secondary analysis of a RCT.

Introduction: The reduction of obesity is an important challenge for health policy. Although dietary interventions are widely available, patient adherence is usually low. A promising alternative is yoga.

The effects of berry on acute respiratory viral infections: A rapid review of clinical studies.

Brief Overview: Collectively the evidence obtained from across five clinical studies involving 936 adults indicate that mono-herbal preparations of L. berry (), when taken within 48 hours of the onset of acute respiratory viral infection, may reduce the duration and severity of common cold and influenza symptoms in adults. There is currently no evidence to support the use of berry for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19.

The effects of on viral respiratory infections in humans: A rapid review.

Brief Overview: Based on the evidence identified in this rapid review, preparations and herbal complex preparations including may be a therapeutic option for treating early symptoms of respiratory tract infections. The best effectiveness for preparations has been proven for coughing, as an expectorant and to reduce the frequency and intensity of cough. Only weak evidence was found for all other researched symptoms.

The effect of spp. on the prevention or treatment of COVID-19 and other respiratory tract infections in humans: A rapid review.

Brief Overview: Current evidence suggests that supplementation may decrease the duration and severity of acute respiratory tract infections; however, no studies using in the prevention or treatment of conditions similar to COVID-19 have been identified. Few adverse events were reported, suggesting that this herbal therapy is reasonably safe. Because can increase immune function, there is a concern that it could worsen over-activation of the immune system in cytokine storm; however, clinical trials show that decreases levels of immune molecules involved in cytokine storm.

Comparative efficacy of different exercise interventions in chronic non-specific low back pain: protocol of a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Introduction: Chronic non-specific low back pain is a major public health problem. Evidence supports the effectiveness of exercise as an intervention. Due to a paucity of direct comparisons of different exercise categories, medical guidelines were unable to make specific recommendations regarding the type of exercise working best in improving chronic low back pain.

Cupping for Patients With Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

There is a growing interest in nonpharmacological pain treatment options such as cupping. This meta-analysis aimed to assess the effectiveness and safety of cupping in chronic pain. PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Scopus were searched through November 2018 for randomized controlled trials on effects of cupping on pain intensity and disability in patients with chronic pain.

Yoga for Treating Headaches: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Background: Headache disorders are currently the sixth leading cause of disability across the globe and therefore carry a significant disease burden. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to investigate the effects of yoga on headache disorders.

Methods: MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, the Cochrane Library, and PsycINFO were screened through May 2019.