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801 Khadem-Ansari, M.H.; Rasmi, Y.; Ramezani, F.
Effects of red grape juice consumption on high density lipoprotein-cholesterol, apolipoprotein AI, apolipoprotein B and homocysteine in healthy human volunteers
Open Biochem J, 2010, 4, 96-99
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Juice/distillate, Metabolic diseases, Vitis vinifera, Vitis
802 Zhuang, L.X.; Xu, S.F.; D'Adamo, C.R.; Jia, C.; He, J.; Han, D.X.; Lao, L.X.
An effectiveness study comparing acupuncture, phystiotherapy, and their combination in poststroke rehabilitation
A multicentered, randomized, controlled clinical trial
Altern Ther Health Med, 2012, 18(3), 8-14
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
803 Chan, W.; Immink, M.A.; Hillier, S.
Yoga and exercise for symptoms of depression and anxiety in people with poststroke disability
A randomized, controlled pilot trial
Altern Ther Health Med, 2012, 18(3), 34-43
Anxiety, Exercise therapy, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Yoga
804 Jones, J.; Thomson, P.; Lauder, W.; Howie, K.; Leslie, S.
Double blind randomised controlled study of the acute (immediate) cardiovascular effects of reflexology
A pilot study in health volunteers
Eur J Integr Med, 2011, 3(2), e108-e109 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Vegetative nervous system
805 Khastkhodaei, S.; Sharifi, G.; Salahi, R.; Rahnamaeian, M.; Moattar, F.
Clinical efficacy of Stragol herbal heart drop in ischemic heart failure of stable chest angina
Eur J Integr Med, 2011, 3(3), e201-e207
Allium, Allium sativum, Angina pectoris, Blood/Lymphatic system, Capsicum, Jalopeno Chilli, red, Chamomilla, Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Ischaemia, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Salix, Salix purpurea, Stragol, Vaccinium, blueberry, ginger
806 Lagiou, P.; Sandin, S.; Lof, M.; Trichopoulos, D.; Adami, H.-O.; Weiderpass, E.
Low carbohydrate-high protein diet and incidence of cardiovascular diseases in Swedish women
Prospective cohort study
BMJ, 2012, 344, e4026; (1-11)
Observational trial, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low Carb
807 Zomer, E.; Owen, A.; Magliano, D.J.; Liew, D.; Reid, C.M.
The effectiveness and cost effectiveness of dark chocolate consumption as prevention therapy in people at high risk of cardiovascular disease
Best case scenario analysis using a Markov model
BMJ, 2012, 344, e3657; (1-10)
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Economy, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Theobroma cacao, Cost-effectiveness
808 Bemelmans, R.H.H.; Blommaert, P.P.; Wassink, A.M.J.; Coll, B.; Spiering, W.; Graaf, Y. van der; Visseren, F.L.J.
The relationship between walking speed and changes in cardiovascular risk factors during a 12-day walking tour to Santiago de Compostela
A cohort study
BMJ Open, 2012, 2, e000875; (1-
Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy
809 Li, K.; Kaaks, R.; Linseisen, J.; Rohrmann, S.
Associations of dietary calcium intake and calcium supplementation with myocardial infarction and stroke risk and overall cardiovascular mortality in the Heidelberg cohort of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition study (EPIC-Hei
Heart, 2012, 98, 920-925
Observational trial, Calcium, Nutrition/diet, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Stroke
810 Port, I.G.L. van de; Wevers, L.E.G.; Lindeman, E.; Kwakkel, G.
Effects of circuit training as alternative to usual physiotherapy after stroke
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2012, 344, e2672; (1-10)
Exercise therapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke
811 Larsson, S.C.; Virtamo, J.; Wolk, A.
Dairy consumption and risk of stroke in Swedish women and men
Stroke, 2012, 43(7), 1775-1780
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prevention, Stroke
812 Crippa, G.; Bosi, M.; Cassi, A.; Rossi, F.
Effect of blood pressure of dietary integration with grana padano cheese
Final results
J Clin Hypertens, 2012, 14 (Suppl.1), 18 (Abstract; Internet)
High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
813 Farahmand, S.K.; Gang, L.Z.; Saghbi, S.A.; Mohammadi, M.; Mohammadi, S.; Mohammadi, G.; Ferns, G.A.; Zadeh, M.G.; Razmgah, G.G.; Ramazani, Z.; Ghayour-Mobarhan, M.; Azizi, H.
The effects of wet cupping on coronary risk factors in patients with metabolic syndrome
A randomized controlled trial
Am J Chin Med, 2012, 40(2), 269-277
Purgative therapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Randomized trial, Cupping, Metabolic diseases
814 Cicero, A.F.G.; De Sando, V.; Izzo, R.; Vasta, A.; Trimarco, A.; Borghi, C.
Effect of a combined nutraceutical containing Orthosiphon stamineus effect on blood pressure and metabolic syndrome components in hypertensive dyslipidaemic patients
A randomized clinical trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2012, 18(3), 190-194
High blood pressure, Dyslipidämie, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Orthosiphon, Orthosiphon stamineus, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
815 Simoes-Wüst, A.P.; Wälchli, C.; Krüerke, D.; Hotho, G.; Frank, M.; Falday, A.; Kaufmann, C.; Rist, L.; Bonin, D. von
Effect of theapeutic speech on sleep quality and perceived well-being
Merkurstab, 2012, 65(3), 267-268 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Anxiety, Anthroposophic medicine, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders
816 Shen, P.F.; Kong, L.; Ni, L.W.; Guo, H.L.; Yang, S.; Zhang, L.L.; Zhang, Z.L.; Guo, J.K.; Xiong, J.; Zhen, Z.; Shi, X.M.
Acupuncture intervention in ischemic stroke
A randomized controlled prospective study
Am J Chin Med, 2012, 40(4), 685-693
Acupuncture, Blood/Lymphatic system, Cardiovascular diseases, Ischaemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
817 Chu, T.T.; Benzie, I.F.; Lam, C.W.; Fok, B.S.; Lee, K.K.; Tomlinson, B.
Study of potential cardioprotective effects of Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi)
Results of a controlled human intervention trial
Br J Nutr, 2012, 107(7), 1017-1027
High blood pressure, Ganoderma, Ganoderma lucidum, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
818 Blaurock, J.
Durchblutungsänderungen von Haut und Nasenschleimhaut durch Konditionierung mittels verschiedener gewohnheitsmäßiger hydrotherapeutischer Maßnahmen
2006, (Dissertation)
Ear-nose-throat disorders, Skin diseases, Cardiovascular diseases, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nose, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Physiology, Sauna, Thermotherapy
819 Mucha, C.
Einfluss der lokalen Kryotherapie auf Muskel- und Hautdurchblutung des Unterschenkels
EHK, 2012, 61(3), 149-153
Circulatory disorder, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cryotherapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Thermotherapy
820 Chung, S.C.; Brooks, M.M.; Rai, M.; Balk, J.L.; Rai, S.
Effect of sahaja yoga meditation on quality of life, anxiety, and blood pressure control
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(6), 589-596
Anxiety, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Yoga
821 Glei, D.A.; Goldman, N.; Lin, Y.H.; Weinstein, M.
Relaxation practice and physiologic regulation in a national sample of older taiwanese
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(7), 653-661
Observational trial, Relaxation, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Prevention, Qi Gong, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
822 Schmid, A.A.; Van Puymbroeck, M; Altenburger, P.A.; Schalk, N.L.; Dierks, T.A.; Miller, K.K.; Damush, T.M.; Bravata, D.M.; Williams, L.S.
Poststroke balance improves with yoga
A pilot study
Stroke, 2012, 43(9), 2402-2407
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Yoga
823 Duan, W.H.; Lu, F.; Li, L.Z.; Wang, C.L.; Liu, J.G.; Yang, Q.N.; Gu, F.; Zhang, L.; Shi, D.Z.
Clinical efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine on acute myocardial infarction
A prospective cohort study
Chin J Integr Med, 2012, 18(11), 807-812
Observational trial, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
824 Blumenthal, J.A.; Babyak, M.A.; O'Connor, C.; Keteyian, S.; Landzberg, J.; Howlett, J.; Kraus, W.; Gottlieb, S.; Blackburn, G.; Swank, A.; Whellan, D.J.
Effects of exercise training on depressive symptoms in patients with chronic heart failure
The HF-ACTION randomized trial
JAMA, 2012, 308(5), 465-474
Exercise therapy, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
825 Kim, S.Y.; Seo, S.K.; Choi, Y.M.; Jeon, Y.E.; Lim, K.J.; Cho, S.; Choi, Y.S.; Lee, B.S.
Effects of red ginseng supplementation on menopausal symptoms and cardiovascular risk factors in postmenopausal women
A double-blind randomized controlled trial
Menopause, 2012, 19(4), 461-466
Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Panax, Panax ginseng
826 Kuan, S.C.; Chen, K.M.; Wang, C.
Effectiveness of Qigong in promoting the health of wheelchair-bound older adults in long-term care facilities
Biol Res Nurs, 2012, 14(2), 139-146
High blood pressure, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Traditional Chinese medicine
827 Tighe, P.; Duthie, G.; Vaughan, N.; Brittenden, J.; Simpson, W.G.; Duthie, S.; Mutch, W.; Wahle, K.; Horgan, G.; Thies, F.
Effect of increased consumption of whole-grain foods on blood pressure and other cardiovascular risk markers in healthy middle-aged persons
A randomized controlled trial
Am J Clin Nutr, 2010, 92(4), 733-740
High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prevention, Randomized trial, Whole foods
828 Wang, L.; Gaziano, J.M.; Liu, S.; Manson, J.E.; Buring, J.E.; Sesso, H.D.
Whole- and refined-grain intakes and the risk of hypertension in women
Am J Clin Nutr, 2007, 86(2), 472-479
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Whole foods
829 Goraya, N.; Simoni, J.; Jo, C.; Wesson, D.E.
Dietary acid reduction with fruits and vegetables or bicarbonate attenuates kidney injury in patients with a moderately reduced glomerular filtration rate due to hypertensive nephropathy
Kidney Int, 2012, 81(1), 86-93
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Urinary tract, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine
830 Djoussé, L.; Gaziano, J.M.
Egg consumption and risk of heart failure in the Physicians' Health Study
Circulation, 2008, 117(4), 512-516
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine
831 Sinha, R.; Cross, A.J.; Graubard, B.I.; Leitzmann, M.F.; Schatzkin, A.
Meat intake and mortality
A prospective study of over half a million people
Arch Intern Med, 2009, 169(6), 562-571
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer
832 Kokubo, Y.; Iso, H.; Ishihara, J.; Okada, K.; Inoue, M.; Tsugane, S.
Association of dietary intake of soy, beans and isoflavones with risk of cerebral and myocardial infarctions in Japanese populations
The Japan Public Health Center-based (JPHC) study cohort I
Circulation, 2007, 116(22), 2553-2562
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Stroke
833 Nakamoto, K.; Watanabe, S.; Kudo, H.; Tanaka, A.
Nutritional characteristics of middle-aged Japanese vegetarians
J Atheroscler Thromb, 2008, 15(3), 122-129
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Vegetarianism
834 Key, T.J.; Fraser, G.E.; Thorogood, M.; Appleby, P.N.; Beral, V.; Reeves, G.; Burr, M.L.; Chang-Claude, J.; Frentzel-Beyme, R.; Kuzma, J.W.; Mann, J.; McPherson, K.
Mortality in vegetarians and nonvegetarians
Detailed findings form a collaborative analysis of 5 prospective studies
Am J Clin Nutr, 1999, 70(3), 516S-524S
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Non-randomized trial, Vegetarianism
835 Ramos-González, E.; Moreno-Lorenzo, C.; Matarán-Penarrocha, G.A.; Guisado-Barrilao, R.; Aguilar-Ferrándiz, M.E.; Castro-Sánchez, A.M.
Comparative study on the effectiveness of myofascial release manual therapy and physical therapy for venous insufficiency in postmenopausal women
Complement Ther Med, 2012, 20(5), 291-298
Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Menopause, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Vein disorders
836 Dolgoff-Kaspar, R.; Baldwin, A.; Johnson M.S.; Edling, N.; Sethi, G.K.
Effect of laughter yoga on mood and heart rate variability in patients awaiting organ transplantation
A pilot study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2012, 18(5), 61-66
Anxiety, Observational trial, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga, Laughter Yoga
837 Kang, B.-K.; Moon, T.-W.; Lee, J.A.; Park, T.-Y.; Ko, M.M.; Lee, M.S.
The fundamental study for the standardization and objectification of pattern identification in raditional Korean medicine for stroke (SOPI-Stroke)
Development and interobserver agreement of the Korean standard pattern identification for stroke (K-SPI-Stroke) tool
Eur J Integr Med, 2012, 4(2), e133-e139
Observational trial, Diagnostics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Stroke, Traditional Korean Medicine
838 Wallasch, T.M.; Weinschuetz, T.; Mueller, B.; Kropp, P.
Cerebrovascular response in migraineurs during prophylactic treatment with acupuncture
A randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(8), 777-783
Acupuncture, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
839 Redwine, L.S.; Tsuang, M.; Rusiewicz, A.; Pandzic, I.; Cammarata, S.; Rutledge, T.; Hong, S.; Linke, S.; Mills, P.J.
A pilot study exploring the effects of a 12-week T'ai Chi intervention on somatic symptoms of depression in patients with heart failure
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(8), 744-748
Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Psychosomatic medicine, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
840 Pham, D.D.; Lee, J.C.; Ku, B.C.; Kim, Y.Y.; Kim, J.Y.
Relation between body mass index and resting metabolic rate, cardiorespiratory fitness and insulin sensitivity in Sasang typology for young male persons
An observational study
Eur J Integr Med, 2012, 4(2), e159-e167
Andrology, Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Ethnomedicine, Obesitiy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physiology, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Korean Medicine, Overweight, Sasang
841 Barnard, N.D.; Cohen, J.; Jenkins, D.J.; Turner-McGrievy, G.; Gloede, L.; Jaster, B.; Seidl, K.; Green, A.A.; Talpers, S.
A low-fat vegan diet improves glycemic control and cardiovascular risk factors in a randomized clinical trial in individuals with type 2 diabetes
Diabetes Care, 2006, 29(8), 1777-1783
Diabetes mellitus, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Veganism
842 Chiva-Blanch, G.; Urpi-Sarda, M.; Ros, E.; Arranz, S.; Valderas-Martinez, P.; Casas, R.; Sacanella, E.; Llorach, R.; Lamuela-Raventos, R.M.; Andres-Lacueva, C.; Estruch, R.
Dealcoholized red wine decreases systolic and diastolic blood pressure and increases plasma nictric oxide
Circ Res, 2012, 111(8), 1065-1068
Andrology, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Vitis vinifera, Vitis
843 Ke, B.; Shi, L.; Jun-jie, Z.; Chen, D.S.; Meng, J.; Qin, J.
Protective effects of modified linggui zhugan decoction combined with short-term very low calorie diets on cardiovascular risk factors in obese patients with impaired glucose tolerance
J Trad Chin Med, 2012, 32(2), 193-198
Diabetes mellitus, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linggui Zhugan, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
844 Romero-Cerecero, O.; Zamilpa-Álvarez, A.; Jiménez-Ferrer, E.; Tortoriello, J.
Exploratory study on the effectiveness of a standardized extract from Ageratina pichinchensis in patients with chronic venous leg ulcers
Planta Med, 2012, 78(4), 304-310
Ageratina pichinchensis, Ulcer, Skin diseases, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Vein disorders
845 Vanderboom, T.L.; Arcari, P.M.; Duffy, M.E.; Somarouthu, B.; Rabinov, J.D.; Yoo, A.J.; Hirsch, J.A.
Effects of a music intervention on patients undergoing cerebral angiography
A pilos study
J Neurointerv Surg, 2012, 4(3), 229-233
Anxiety, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Music therapy, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
846 Campbell, T.S.; Labelle, L.E.; Bacon, S.L.; Faris, P.; Carlson, L.E.
Impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on attention, rumination and resting blood pressure in women with cancer
A waitlist-controlled study
J Behav Med, 2012, 35(3), 262-271
Mindfulness meditation, Anxiety, Depression, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Stress, Vegetative nervous system
847 Gardner, C.D.; Zehnder, J.L.; Rigby, A.J.; Nicholus, J.R.; Farquhar, J.W.
Effect of Ginkgo biloba ( EGb 761) and aspirin on platelet aggregation and platelet function analysis among older adults at risk of cardiovascular disease
A randomized clinical trial
Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis, 2007, 18(8), 787-793
Circulatory disorder, Geriatrics, Ginkgo, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
848 Westphal, E.; Bös, K.
Lebensqualität von Herzinsuffizientenz-Patienten beim moderaten Ausdauertraining unter Crataegus-Spezialextrakt WS 1442
Forschung Umsetzung Nutzen, 2008, (Suppl. 1, Hausarzt), 1-8
Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
849 Eggeling, T.; Aubke, W.; Regitz-Zagrosek, V.; Ernen, C.; Rychlik, R.
Langzeitergebnisse einer 3-Jahres-Kohortenstudie zur Behandlung der Herzinsuffizienz mit Crataegus
Hausarzt, 2006, 2006(Suppl. 1 ), 1-5
Observational trial, Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine
850 Caminiti, G.; Volterrani, M.; Cerrito, A.; Lippi, M.E.; Marazzi, G.; Mancuso, A.; Massaro, R.; Rosano., G.
Association of tai chi and endurance training in the rehabilitation of elderly patients with chronic heart failure
A randomized pilot study
Eur Heart J, 2010, 31(Suppl.1), 386 (Abstract)
Exercise therapy, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
851 Shimada, K.; Fukuda, S.; Maeda, K.; Kawasaki, T; Kono, Y; Jissho, S; Taguchi, H; Yoshiyama, M; Yoshikawa, J.
Aromatherapy alleviates endothelial dysfunction of medical staff after night-shift work
Preliminary observations
Hypertens Res, 2011, 34(2), 264-267
Occupational health, Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Phytomedicine, Prevention
852 Wang, W.C.; Sawada, M.; Noriyama, Y.; Arita, K.; Ota, T.; Sadamatsu, M.; Kiyotou, R.; Hirali, M.; Kishimoto, T.
Tai chi exercise versus rehabilitation for the elderly with cerebral vascular disorder
A single-blinded randomized controlled trial
Psychogeriatrics, 2010, 10(3), 160-166
Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
853 Seifert, J.G.; Nelson, A.; Devonish, J.; Burke, E.R.; Stohs, S.J.
Effect of acute administration of an herbal preparation on blood pressure and heart rate in humans
Int J Med Sci, 2011, 8(3), 192-197
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Citrus, Citrus aurantium, Nutrition/diet, Garcinia, garcinia hanbury, Guarana, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Pollen, Randomized trial, Salix, Salix alba, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Vanadium, Vegetative nervous system, Panax, Panax ginseng
854 Lomuscio, A.; Belletti, S.; Battezzati, P.M.; Lombardi, F.
Efficacy of acupuncture in preventing atrial fibrillation recurrences after electrical cardioversion
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol, 2011, 22(3), 241-247
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiac arrhythmia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
855 Painovich, J.M.; Shufelt, C.L.; Azziz, R.; Yang, Y.; Goodarzi, M.O.; Braunstein, G.D.; Karlan, B.Y.; Stewart, P.M.; Merz, C.N.B.
A pilot randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial of traditional acupuncture for vasomotor symptoms and mechanistic pathways of menopause
Menopause, 2012, 19(1), 54-61
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
856 Ali, W.M.; Al Habib, K.F.; Al-Motarreb, A.; Singh, R.; Hersi, A.; Al Faleh, H.; Asaad, N.; Al Saif, S.; Almahmeed, W.; Sulaiman, K.; Amin, H.; Al-Lawati, J.; Al Bustani, N.; Al-Sagheer, N.Q.; Al-Qahtani, A.; Al Suwaidi, J.
Acute coronary syndrome and khat herbal amphetamine use an observational report
Circulation, 2011, 124(24), 2681-2689
Observational trial, Catha edulis, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Drug addiction
857 Frank, D.L.; Baumann, M.; Liebenstein, M.; Khorshid, L.; Bolwell, G.J.; Grossman, E.F.; Kiffer, J.; Tang, W.H.; Young, J.; Starling, R.; McKee, M.G.; Moravec, C.
Biofeedback training in patients with advanced heart failure
J Am Coll Cardiol, 2012, 59(13), e981 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Observational trial, Biofeedback, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine
858 Gordon, L.; McGrowder, D.A.; Pena, Y.T.; Cabrera, E.; Lawrence-Wright, M.
Effect of exercise therapy on lipid parameter in patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis
J Lab Phys, 2012, 4(1), 17-23
Dyslipidämie, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
859 Bhavanani, A.B.; Madanmohan, -.; Sanjay, Z.
Immediate effect of chandra nadi pranayama (left unilateral forced nostril breathing) on cardiovascular parameters in hypertensive patients
Int J Yoga, 2012, 5(2), 108-111
Breathing therapy, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
860 Wang, L.; Zhang, M.; Guo, L.; Qi, L.; Luo, H.; He, H., Wang, X.; Yang, H.; Wu, Y.; Miu, C.; Chen, X.; Wu, J.
Clinical pathways based on integrative medicine in chinese hospitals improve treatment outcomes for patients with acute myocardial infarction
A multicentre, nonrandomized historically controlled trial
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 821641; (1-8)
Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
861 Qian, S.; Wang, S.; Fan, P.; Huo, D.; Dai, L.; Qian, Q.
Effect of Salvia milthiorrhiza hydrophilic extract on the endothelial biomarkers in diabetic patients with chronic artery disease
Phytother Res, 2012, 26(10), 1575-1578
Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Metabolic diseases
862 Yeh, G.Y.; Wood, M.J.; Wayne, P.M.; Quilty, M.T.; Stevenson, L.W.; Davis, R.B.; Phillips, R.S.; Forman, D.E.
Tai chi in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Congest Heart Fail, 2013, 19(2), 77-84
Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
863 Huang, Y.; Tang, C.; Wang, S.; Lu, Y.; Shen, W.; Yang, J.; Chen, J.; Lin, R.; Cui, S.; Xiao, H.; Qu, S.; Lai, X.; Shan, B.
Acupuncture regulates the glucose metabolism in cerebral functional regions in chronic stage ischemic stroke patients
A PET-CT cerebral functional imaging study
BMC Neurosci, 2012, 13, 75; (1-10)
Acupuncture, Blood/Lymphatic system, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Ischaemia, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Physiology, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
864 Timofeeva, T.V.; Gogitidze, N.V.
Nootropic effects of new drug Curdlipid C6
Eur Neuropsychopharmacol, 1997, 7 (Suppl. 2), S291 (Abstract)
Circulatory disorder, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
865 Andersson, U.; Berger, K.; Högberg, A.; Landin-Olsson, M.; Holm, C.
Effects of rose hip intake on risk markers of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease
A randomized, double-blind, cross-over investigation in obese persons
Eur J Clin Nutr, 2012, 66, 585-590
High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Rosa, Rosa canina, Metabolic diseases
866 Asher, G.N.; Viera, A.J.; Weaver, M.A.; Dominik, R.; Caughey, M.; Hinderliter, A.L.
Effect of hawthorn standardized extract on flow mediated dilation in prehypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults
A randomized, controlled cross-over trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2012, 12, (1-7)
High blood pressure, Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
867 Mishra, J.; Joshi, N.P.; Pandya, D.M.
A comparative study of Shankhapushpyadi Ghana Vati and Sarpagandhadi Ghana Vati in the management of "essential hypertension"
Ayu, 2012, 33(1), 54-61
Acorus, Acorus calamus, Ayurveda, Azadirachta indica, Bacopa monnieri, High blood pressure, Cassia, Cassia fistula, aloeweed, Cardiovascular diseases, Hyoscyamus, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nardostachys jatamansi, Piper, Piper longum, Randomized trial, Rauwolfia, Rauwolfia serpentina, Saussurea, Saussurea lappa, Tinospora, Tinospora cordifolia, Tribulus terrestris
868 Brenke, R.
Die Wirkung des Saunabades, Wärmephase und Abkühlung, auf die Durchblutung der Extremitäten
Int Sauna Arch, 1990, 7(4), 161-164
Observational trial, Circulatory disorder, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Sauna
869 Franke, K.
Die Körperregulationen bei der Kneippkur, dargestellt am Verhalten des Blutdruckes
Med, 1954, 4, 122-123
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kneipp therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Spa, Physical therapy
870 Pflanz, M.; Brüggemann, W.; Blos, C.; Collatz, J.; Kersting, G.
Die Kneipp-Studie zur Prophylaxe von Koronarkrankheiten
Ergebnisse und Probleme der Vorstudie an 226 Probanden
Münch Med Wschr, 1972, 114(11), 491-496
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kneipp therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Lifestyle therapy, Physical therapy, Prevention
871 Winterfeld, H.-J.; Siewert, H.; Strangfeld, D.
Der Einsatz der Sauna zur Therapie und Prophylaxe der essentiellen Hypertonie im Stadium I und II unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der peripheren und zentralen Hämodynamik
Int Sauna Arch, 1986, 3, 37-46
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Prevention, Sauna
872 Larijani, V.N.; Ahmadi, N.; Zeb, I.; Khan, F.; Flores, F.; Budoff, M.
Beneficial effects of aged garlic extract and coenzyme Q10 on vascular elasticity and endothelial function
The FAITH randomized clinical trial
Nutrition, 2013, 29(1), 71-75
Allium, Allium sativum, Arteriosclerosis, Coenzyme, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
873 Day, L.; Hill, K.D.; Jolley, D.; Cicuttini, F.; Flicker, L.; Segal, L.
Impact of tai chi on impairment, functional limitation, and disability among preclinically disabled older people
A randomized controlled trial
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2012, 93(8), 1400-1407
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
874 Larsen, T.; Mose, F.H.; Bech, J.N.; Hansen, A.B.; Pedersen, E.B.
Effect of cholecalciferol supplementation during winter months in patients with hypertension
A randomized, placebo-controlled trial
Am J Hypertens, 2012, 25(11), 1215-1222
High blood pressure, Calciferol, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Vitamins
875 Gayda, M.; Bosquet, L.; Paillard, F.; Garzon, M.; Sosner, P.; Juneau, M.; Bélanger, M.; Nigam, A.
Effect of sauna alone versus postexercise sauna baths on short-term heart rate variability in patients with untreated hypertension
J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev, 2012, 32(3), 147-154
Exercise therapy, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Sauna
876 Hegyi, G.; Szigeti, G.P.
Rehabilitation of stroke patients using yamamoto new scalp acupuncture
A pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(10), 971-977
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Scalp acupuncture, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
877 Kim, H.M.; Cho, S.Y.; Park, S.U.; Sohn, I.S.; Jung, W.S.; Moon, S.K.; Park, J.M.; Ko, C.N.; Cho, K.H.
Can acupuncture affect the circadian rhythm of blood pressure?
A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(10), 918-923
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Chronobiology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
878 Markil, N.; Whitehurst, M.; Jacobs, P.L.; Zoeller, R.F.
Yoga Nidra relaxation increases heart rate variability and is unaffected by a prior bout of Hatha yoga
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(10), 953-958
Relaxation, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
879 Dabhade, A.M.; Pawar, B.H.; Ghunage, M.S.; Ghunage, V.M.
Effect of Pranayama (Breathing Exercise) on Arrhythmias in the Human Heart
Explore, 2012, 8(1), 12-15
Breathing therapy, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiac arrhythmia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine
880 Warber, S.L.; Ingerman, S.; Moura, V.L.; Wunder, J.; Northrop, A.; Gillespie, B.W.; Durda, K.; Smith, K.; Rhodes, K.S.; Rubenfire, M.
Healing the Heart
A Randomized Pilot Study of a Spiritual Retreat for Depression in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients
Explore, 2011, 7(4), 222-233
Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Coronary heart disease, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
881 Mizuno, J.; Monteiro, H.L.
An assessment of a sequence of yoga exercises to patients with arterial hypertension
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2013, 17(1), 35-41
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Yoga
882 Judy, W.V.; Hall, J.C.; Toth, P.D.; Folkers, K.
Long term management of end stage heart failure with coenzyme Q10
Biomed Clin Aspects Coenzyme Q, 1986, 5, 291-302
Coenzyme, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial
883 Alabdulgader, A.A.
Coherence
A novel nonpharmacological modality for lowering blood pressure in hypertensive patients
Global Adv Health Med, 2012, 1(2), 56-64
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Self regulation
884 Schneider, R.H.; Grim, C.E.; Rainforth, M.V.; Kotchen, T.; Nidich, S.I.; Gaylord-King, C.; Salerno, J.W.; Kotchen, J.M.; Alexander, C.N.
Stress reduction in the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Randomized, controlled trial of transcendental meditation and health education in blacks
Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes, 2012, 5(6), 750-758
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Prevention, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Transzendentale Meditation
885 Ni, X.; Xie, Y.; Wang, Q.; Zhong, H.; Chen, M.; Wang, F.; Xiong, L.
Cardioprotective effect of transcutaneous electric acupoint stimulation in the pediatric cardiac patients
A randomized controlled clinical trial
Paediatr Anaest, 2012, 22(8), 805-811
Acupuncture, Surgery, Electrotherapy, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
886 Whitehead, M.T.; Martin, T.D.; Scheett, T.P.; Webster, M.J.
Running economy and maximal oxygen consumption after 4 weeks of oral Echinacea supplmentation
J Strength Cond Res, 2012, 26(7), 1928-1933
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Echinacea, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Sports medicine
887 Keshavarz, S.A.; Nourieh, Z.; Attar, M.J.; Azadbakht, L.
Effect of soymilk consumption on waist circumference and cardiovascular risks among overweight and obese female adults
Int J Prev Med, 2012, 3(11), 798-805
Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
888 Rebholz, C.M.; Reynolds, K.; Wofford, M.R.; Chen, J.; Kelly, T.N.; Mei, H.; Whelton, P.K.; He, J.
Effect of soybean protein on novel cardiovascular disease risk factors
A randomized controlled trial
Eur J Clin Nutr, 2013, 67, 58-63
High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Randomized trial
889 Houschyar, K.S.; Lüdtke, R.; Dobos, G.J.; Kalus, U.; Broecker-Preuss, M.; Rampp, T.; Brinkhaus, B.; Michalsen, A.
Effects of phlebotomy-induced reduction of body iron stores on metabolic syndrome: results from a randomized clinical trial
BMC Med, 2012, 10, 54(1-8)
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical symptoms, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
890 Stedge, H.L.; Kroskie, R.M.; Docherty, C.L.
Kinesio taping and the circulation and endurance ratio of the gastrocnemius muscle
J Athletic Train, 2012, 47(6), 635-642
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Sports medicine, Taping, Kinesio-taping
891 West, S.G.; Gebauer, S.K.; Kay, C.D.; Bagshaw, D.M.; Savastano, D.M.; Diefenbach, C.; Kris-Etherton, P.M.
Diets containing pistachios reduce systolic blood pressure and peripheral vascular responses to stress in adults with dyslipidemia
Hypertension, 2012, 60(1), 58-63
High blood pressure, Dyslipidämie, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, pistachio, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Stress, Vegetative nervous system
892 Khawaja, O.; Gaziano, J.M.; Djousse, L.
Nut consumption and risk of atrial fibrillation in the Physicians' Health Study
Nutrition J, 2012, 11, 17; (1-6)
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiac arrhythmia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine
893 West, S.G.; Krick, A.L.; Klein, L.C.; Zhao, G.; Wojtowicz, T.F.; McGuiness, M.; Bagshaw, D.M.; Wagner, P.; Ceballos, R.M.; Holub, B.J.; Kris-Etherton, P.M.
Effects of diets high in walnuts and flax oil on hemodynamic responses to stress and vascular endothelial function
J Am Coll Nutr, 2010, 29(6), 595-603
High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Homespun remedies, Cardiovascular diseases, Juglans, walnut, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linseed oil, Linaria vulgaris, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Vegetative nervous system, Traditional medicine
894 Djoussé, L.; Gaziano, J.M.; Kase, C.S.; Kurth, T.
Nut consumption and risk of stroke in US male physicians
Clin Nutr, 2010, 29(5), 605-609
Andrology, Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Stroke
895 Kristiniak, S.; Harpel, J.; Breckenridge, D.M.; Buckle, J.
Black pepper essential oil to enhance intravenous catheter insertion in patients with poor vein visibility
A controlled study
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(11), 1003-1007
Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Piper, Piper nigrum, Veins
896 Appleby, P.N.; Davey, G.K.; Key, T.J.
Hypertension and blood pressure among meat eaters, fish eaters, vegetarians and vegans in EPIC-Oxford
Public Health Nutr, 2002, 5(5), 645-654
High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Prevention, Veganism, Vegetarianism
897 Berkow, S.E.; Barnard, N.D.
Blood pressure regulation and vegetarian diets
Nutrition Rev, 2005, 63(1), 1-8
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prevention, Vegetarianism
898 He, J.; Gu, D.; Wu, X.; Chen, J.; Duan, X.; Chen, J.; Whelton, P.K.
Effect of soy bean protein on blood pressure
A randomized, controlled trial
Ann Intern Med, 2005, 143(1), 1-9
High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Prevention, Randomized trial
899 Jones, J.; Thomson, P.; Lauder, W.; Howie, K.; Leslie, S.J.
Reflexology has an acute (immediate) haemodynamic effect in healthy volunteers
A double-blind randomised controlled trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2012, 18, 204-211
Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy, Reflexology
900 Ren, K.; Qiu, J.; Wang, X.; Niu, F.; Jiang, T.
The effect of a sweet potato, footbath, and acupressure intervention in preventing constipation in hospitalized patients with acute coronary syndromes
Gastroenterol Nurs, 2012, 35(4), 271-277
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Balneology, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Ipomoea, Ipomoea batatas, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation, Heilbad