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501 Xue, C.
Ear-acupressure for perennial allergic rhinitis
A multi-centre randomised controlled trial
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(suppl. 1), 46 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Allergies, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ohrakupressur, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
502 Lee, S.W.; Liong, M.L.; Yuen, K.H.; Krieger, J.N.
Acupuncture and immune function in chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
A randomized, controlled study
Complement Ther Med, 2014, 22(6), 965-969
Acupuncture, Urinary tract, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Inflammation of the prostata, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
503 Hur, S.; Han, G.S.; Cho, B.J.
Changes in glucose, TNF-alpha and IL-6 blood levels in middle-aged women associated with aerobic exercise and meditation training
J Phys Ther Sci, 2014, 26(12), 1933-1936
Exercise therapy, Gynaecology, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy
504 Kim, D.J.; Park, S.H.; Seo, J.C.; Kim, K.S.; Sohn, K.C.; Shin, I.H.; Ryoo, H.M.
Efficacy of saam acupuncture treatment on improvement of immune cell numbers in cancer patients
A pilot study
J Trad Chin Med, 2014, 34(5), 550-554
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Traditional Chinese medicine
505 Bower, J.E.; Greendale, G.; Crosswell, A.D.; Garet, D.; Sternlieb, B.; Ganz, P.A.; Irwin, M.R.; Olmstead, R.; Arevalo, J.; Cole, S.W.
Yoga reduces inflammatory signaling in fatigued breast cancer survivors
A randomized controlled trial
Psychoneuroendocrinology, 2014, 43, 20-29
Breast cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Gynaecology, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Yoga
506 Golden, I.
The potential of homoeoprophylaxid in the long-term prevention of infectious diseases, and the maintenance of general health in recipients
2004, 1-287 (Dissertation)
Allergies, Asthma, Observational trial, Assesment, Skin diseases, Homeopathy, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neurodermitis, Pediatrics, Prevention, Prevalence, Homeoprophylaxis
507 Jones, D.; Owens, M.; Kumar, M.; Cook, R.; Weiss, S.M.
The effect of relaxation interventions on cortisol levels in HIV-seropositive women
J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care, 2014, 13(4), 318-323
Endocrinology, Relaxation, Gynaecology, HIV, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Cortisone
508 Ravindran, D.; Hariharan, I.; Muwonge, R.; Kumar, R.R.; Pillai, M.R.; Ramadas, K.
Efficacy of Varunadi Ghrita (polyherbal compound) in treated head and neck cancer cases as a biological response modifier
Ayu, 2014, 35(2), 168-174
Ayurveda, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Head and neck cancer, Cancer, Randomized trial, Varunadi Ghritha
509 Song, M.; Nishihara, R.; Wang, M.; Chan, A.T.; Qian, Z.R.; Inamura, K.; Zhang, X.; Ng, K.; Kim, S.A.; Mima, K.; Sukawa, Y.; Nosho, K.; Fuchs, C.S.; Giovannucci, E.L.; Wu, K.; Ogino, S.
Plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D and colorectal cancer risk according to tumour immunity status
Gut, 2016, 65(2), 296-304
Calciferol, Bowel cancer, Nutrition/diet, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Dietary supplementation, Non-randomized trial, Prevention, Vitamins
510 Hayney, M.S.; Coe, C.L.; Muller, D.; Obasi, C.N.; Backonja, U.; Ewers, T.; Barrett, B.
Age and psychological influences on immune responses to trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine in the Meditation or Exercise for Preventing Acute Respiratory Infection (MEPARI) trial
Hum Vaccin Immunother, 2014, 10(1), 83-91
Mindfulness meditation, Exercise therapy, Geriatrics, Immune system, Vaccination, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
511 Ghosh, S.; Das, S.; Mundle, M.; Sengupta, D.; Saha, S.
Homoeopathy in treating allergic rhinitis - an interventional pilot study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(suppl. 1), 70 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Allergies, Observational trial, Hay fever, Homeopathy, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine
512 Kunbootsri, N.; Arrayawichanon, P.; Chainansamit, S.; Janyachareun, T.
Effects of six weeks of sauna on autonomic nervous system and peak nasal inspiratory flow in allergic rhinitis
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(suppl. 1), 86 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Allergies, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Sauna
513 Zhang, H.; Li, X.; Zhang, X.; Liu, B.
Dexamethasone acupuncture point injection at "Sanyinjiao" (SP.6) for immune thrombocytopenic purpura
An observational study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(suppl. 1), 122-123 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Allergies, Applikationsform, Observational trial, Immune system, Injektion, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Purpura, Traditional Chinese medicine
514 Swartz, J.; Lindblad, F.; Arinell, H.; Theorell, T.; Alm, J.
Anthroposophic lifestyle and salivary cortisol are associated with a lower risk of sensitization during childhood
Pediatr Allergy Immunol, 2015, 26(2), 153-160
Allergies, Anthroposophic medicine, Observational trial, Endocrinology, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Prevention, Cortisone
515 Sutliffe, J.T.; Wilson, L.D.; Heer, H.D. de; Foster, R.L.; Carnot, M.J.
C-reactive protein response to a vegan lifestyle intervention
Complement Ther Med, 2015, 23(1), 32-37
Observational trial, Inflammation, Nutrition/diet, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Veganism
516 Liu, J.; Chen, P.; Wang, R.; Yuan, Y.; Wang, X.; Li, C.
Effect of Tai Chi on mononuclear cell functions in patients with non-small cell lung cancer
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2015, 15(1), 3; (1-8)
Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lung cancer, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
517 Huber, R.; Hoffmann, A.; Garcia-Käufer, M.; Gründemann, C.
Lemon and quince for treatment of hay fever
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(Suppl 3), 37 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Allergies, Anthroposophic medicine, Applikationsform, Citrus, lime leaves [kaffir-], Cydonia, Cydonia vulgaris, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nasenspray, Non-randomized trial, Placebo-controlled
518 Dunjic, M.; Stanisic, S.; Vesovic, D.; Misic, T.; Stanisic, M.; Dunjic, S.; Krstic, D.
Diagnosis and treatment of food intolerance in autistic children
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(Suppl 3), 46 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Allergies, Autism, Observational trial, Diagnostics, Nutrition/diet, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Food allergy, Pediatrics, Mental diseases
519 Gründling, C.
Multizentrische Beobachtungsstudie zur Dokumentation des Effektes einer Behandlung von Allergien mittels klassischer Homöopathie
Gutge-Wickert, A. & Kessler, U. (Hrsg.): Die homöopathische Behandlung chronischer Krankheiten. Kongressband, 13. Internationaler Coethener Erfahrungsaustausch (ICE 13), 24.-26. Oktober 2013 in Köthen (Anhalt), 2013, 33-36 (Symposiumsbeitrag)
Allergies, Observational trial, Homeopathy, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine
520 Vagedes, J.; Hink, M.; Stiller, S.; Helmert, E.; Warning, A.; Weisskircher, A.
Eurythmy therapy reduces nasal symptoms in patients with allergic rhinitis
A prospective intervention pilot study
Merkurstab, 2015, 68(1), 68-69 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Allergies, Anthroposophic medicine, Observational trial, Eurythmy, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine
521 Clarke, D.P.; Burdette, C.; Agolli, G.; Dorval, B.; Gaston, A.; Chesla, S.
The relevance of using the C3d/immunoglobulin G test in clinical intervention
Altern Ther Health Med, 2015, 21(1), 16-27
Allergies, Observational trial, Diagnostics, Nutrition/diet, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Food allergy, Retrospective design
522 Zhang, C.S.; Xia, J.; Zhang, A.L.; Yang, A.W.; Thien, F.; Li, Y.; Wu, D.; Cai, J.; DaCosta, C.; Xue, C.C.
Ear acupressure for perennial allergic rhinitis
A multicenter randomized controlled trial
Am J Rhinol Allergy, 2014, 28(4), e152-e157
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Allergies, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ohrakupressur, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
523 Grossman, P.; Zwahlen, D.; Halter, J.P.; Passweg, J.R.; Steiner, C.; Kiss, A.
A mindfulness-based program for improving quality of life among hematopoietic stem cell transplantation survivors
Feasibility and preliminary findings
Support Care Cancer, 2015, 23(4), 1105-1112
Mindfulness meditation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
524 Yang Y.; Verkuilen, J.; Rosengren, K.; Mariani, R.; Reed, M.; Grubisich, S.; Woods, J.; Schlagal, B.
Effects of a traditional Taiji/Qigong curriculum on older adults' immune response to influenza vaccie
Med Sport Sci, 2008, 52, 64-76
Geriatrics, Flu, Immune system, Vaccination, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Qi Gong, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
525 Landgraf, M.
Immunologische Wirkungen abhärtender Maßnahmen (kleine Hydrotherapie) im Kleinkindalter
1990, 1-93 (Dissertation)
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Hydrotherapy, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Prevention
526 Xie, Z.; Sintara, M.; Chang, T.; Ou, B.
Daily consumption of a mangosteen-based drink improves in vivo antioxidant and anti-inflammatory biomarkers in healthy adults
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Food Sci Nutr, 2015, 3(4), 342-348
Nutrition/diet, Garcinia, Garcinia mangostana, Healthy probands, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
527 Singh, R.G.; Singh, P.; Singh, P.K.; Usha, -; Agrawal, A.; Upadhyay, B.N.; Soni, A.
Immunomodulating and antiproteinuric effect of Hippophae rhamnoides (Badriphal) in idiopathic nephrotic syndrome
J Assoc Physicians India, 2013, 61(6), 397-399
Urinary tract, Hippophae rhamnoides, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nephrotisches Syndrom, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Hippophae
528 Rajbhoj, P.H.; Shete, S.U.; Verma, A.; Bhogal, R.S.
Effect of yoga module on pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines in industrial workers of Ionavla
A randomized controlled trial
J Clin Diagn Res, 2015, 9(2), CC01-CC05
Occupational health, Inflammation, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Prevention, Randomized trial, Yoga
529 Long Parma, D.; Hughes, D.C.; Ghosh, S.; Li, R.; Tre-Whitaker, R.A.; Ogden, S.M.; Ramirez, A.G.
Effects of six months of yoga on inflammatory serum markers prognostic of recurrence risk in breast cancer survivors
Springer Plus, 2015, 4, 143; (1-10)
Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
530 Chan, R.Y.P.; Chien, W.T.
The effects of two Chinese herbal medicinal formulae vs. placebo controls for treatment of allergic rhinitis
A randomised controlled trial
Trials, 2014, 15, 261; (1-20)
Allergies, Chinese medicinal herbs, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yupingfeng
531 McAnulty, L.S.; Collier, S.R.; Landram, M.J.; Whittaker, D.S.; Isaacs, S.E.; Klemka, J.M.; Cheek, S.L.; Arms, J.C.; McAnulty, S.R.
Six weeks daily ingestion of whole blueberry powder increases natural killer cell counts and reduces arterial stiffness in sedentary males and females
Nutr Res, 2014, 34(7), 577-584
Arteries, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Vaccinium, blueberry
532 Ortiz, M.; Brinkhaus, B.; Enck, P.; Musial, F.; Zimmermann-Viehoff, F.
Autonomic function in seasonal allergic rhinitis and acupuncture
An experimental pilot study within a randomized trial
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2015, 22(2), 85-92
Acupuncture, Allergies, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
533 Fioravanti, A.; Giannitti, C.; Cheleschi, S.; Simpatico, A.; Pascarelli, N.A.; Galeazzi, M.
Circulating levels of adiponectin, resistin, and visfatin after mud-bath therapy in patients with bilateral knee osteoarthritis
Int J Biometereol, 2015, 59(11), 1691-1700
Arthrosis, Balneology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Peloidtherapie, Peat therapy
534 Snyman, J.R.; Dekker, J.; Malfeld, S.C.K.; Rensburg, C.E.J. van
Pilot study to evaluate the safety and therapeutic efficacy of topical oxifulvic acid in atopic volunteers
Drug Develop Res, 2002, 57(1), 40-43
Allergies, Applikationsform, Healthy probands, House-dust allergy, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Salbe
535 Wang, J.; Liang, B.; Zhang, X.; Xu, L.; Deng, X.; Li, X.; Fang, L.; Tan, X.; Mao, Y.; Zhang, G.; Wang, Y.
An 84-month observational study of the changes in CD4 T-lymphocyte cell count of 110 HIV/AIDS patients treated with traditional Chinese medicine
Front Med, 2014, 8(3), 362-367
Observational trial, Chinese medicinal herbs, HIV, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Fuzhengkangdu, Kang'aibaosheng
536 Kwon, S.; Shin, K.; Jung, W.; Moon, S.; Cho, K.
Acupuncture therapy for fever induced by viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) in military medical service
A case series
Acupunct Med, 2014, 32(6), 509-511
Acupuncture, Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Common cold, Fever, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Viruses
537 Beyerlein, A.; Liu, X.; Uusitalo, U.M.; Harsunen, M.; Norris, J.M.; Foterek, K.; Virtanen, S.M.; Rewers, M.J.; She, J.X.; Simell, O.; Lernmark, A.; Hagopian, W.; Akolkar, B.; Ziegler, A.G.; Krischer, J.P.; Hummel, S.
Dietary intake of soluble fibre and risk of islet autoimmunity by 5 y of age
Results from the TEDDY study
Am J Clin Nutr, 2015, 102, 345-352
Fiber, Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Prevention, Metabolic diseases
538 Schnorrenberger, B.
Allergie, Enuresis nocturna und Ängste
Hom Viva, 2014, 2014(1), 59-62
Allergies, Bedwetting, Case report, Case analysis, Urinary tract, House-dust allergy, Homeopathy, Immune system, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Practice, Mental diseases, Pet allergy
539 Yakir, M.
Ein "Mutterschaftsknoten" - eine Studie von Triticum vulgaris
Hom Viva, 2014, 2014(1), 63-69
Allergies, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Case report, Case analysis, Homeopathy, Immune system, Complementary and alternative medicine, Practice, Mental diseases, Triticum sativum, Triticum
540 Maruyama, Y.; Hoshida, S.; Furukawa, M.; Ito, M.
Effects of Japanese herbal medicine, Juzen-taiho-to, in otitis-prone children
A preliminary study
Acta Otolaryngol, 2009, 129(1), 14-18
Observational trial, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Juzen-Taiho-To, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Middle ear inflammation, Pediatrics, Traditional Japanese medicine
541 Rautava, S.; Salminen, S.; Isolauri, E.
Specific probiotics in reducing the risk of acute infections in infancy
A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Br J Nutr, 2009, 101(11), 1722-1726
Bifidobacterium lactis, Bifidobacterium spec., Nutrition/diet, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus spec., Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Probiotics, Randomized trial
542 Raus, K.; Pleschka, S.; Klein, P.; Schoop, R.; Fisher, P.
Effect of an echinacea-based hot drink versus olseltamivir in influenza treatment
A randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, multicenter, noninferiority clinical trial
Curr Ther Res, 2015, 77, 66-72
Echinacea, Echinacea purpurea, Flu, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
543 Zakay-Rones, Z.; Thom, E.; Wollan, T.; Wadstein, J.
Randomized study of the efficacy and safety of oral elderberry extract in the treatment of influenza a and b virus infections
J Int Med Res, 2004, 32, 132-140
Flu, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Sambucus, Viruses
544 Chen, X.; Lu, C.; Stalsby-Lundborg, C.; Li, Y.; Li, X.; Sun, J.; Quyang, W.; Li, G.; Su, G.; Lu, L.; Fu, W.; Wen, Z.
Efficacy and safety of Sanfu herbal patch at acupoints for persistent allergic rhinitis
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 214846, (1-10) (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Allergies, Chinese medicinal herbs, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
545 Trompetter, I.; Lebert, J.; Weiß, G.
Homeopathic complex remedy in the treatment of allergic rhinitis
Results of a prospective, multicenter observational study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2015, 22(1), 18-23
Allergies, Observational trial, Hay fever, Homeopathy, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pascallerg
546 Thinesse-Mallwitz, M.; Maydannik, V.; Keller, T.; Klement, P.
A homeopathic combination preparation in the treatment of feverish upper respiratory tract infections
An international randomized controlled trial
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2015, 22(3), 163-170
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Fever, Homeopathy, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Influcid
547 Chauhan, V.K.; Manchanda, R.K.; Narang, A.; Marwaha, R.K.; Arora, S.; Nagpal, L.; Verma, S.K.; Sreenivas, V.
Efficacy of homeopathic intervention in subclinical hypothyroidism with or without autoimmune thyroiditis in children
An exploratory randomized control study
Homeopathy, 2014, 103(4), 224-231
Calcium, Calcium carbonicum Hahnemanni, Calcium sulfuricum, Homeopathy, Hypothyreodism, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Natrium, sodium chloride, Pediatrics, Phosphorus, Placebo-controlled, Pulsatilla, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Sulfur, Thyreoiditis
548 Hummelsberger, H.; Wullinger, M.; Ortiz, M.; Pfab, F.; Irnich, D.; Hauswald, B.; Gleditsch, J.; Hempen, C.-H.; Binting, S.; Brinkhaus, B.
Akupunktur bei Patienten mit allergischer Rhinitis
Analyse der Studienintervention und Syndrommuster der randomisierten Multicenter Studie (ACUSAR)
Dt Z Aku, 2014, 57(3), 6-11
Acupuncture, Allergies, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
549 Ha, M.S.; Kim, D.Y.; Baek, Y.H.
Effects of Hatha yoga exercise on plasma malondialdehyde concentration and superoxide dismutase activity in female patients with shoulder pain
J Phys Ther Sci, 2015, 27(7), 2019-2112
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Yoga
550 Tian, H.; Qin, W.; Wu, W.; Guo, P.; Lu, Y.; Liu, P.; Liu, Q.; Su, F.
Effects of traditional Chinese medicine on chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression and febrile neutropenia in breast cancer patients
eCAM, 2015, 2015, 736197; (1-11)
Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
551 Donndorf, P.; Lube, L.; Lux, C.; Skorska, A.; Steinhoff, G.; Kraft, K.
Mobilization of bone marrow-derived endothelial progenitor cells following Finnish sauna
A pilot study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2015, 22(4), 246-250
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Sauna
552 Lim, S.A.; Cheong, K.J.
Regular yoga practice improves antioxidant status, immune function, and stress hormone releases in young healthy people
A randomized, double-blind, controlledpPilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2015, 21(9), 530-538
Endocrinology, Healthy probands, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Internal medicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Yoga
553 Li, X.
Research on curative effect of traditional Chinese medicine treating low-grade fever of children caused by respiratory system infection
Pak J Pharm Sci, 2015, 28(4 Suppl), 1457-1460
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
554 Lewis, J.E.; Melillo, A.B.; Tiozzo, E.; Chen, L.; Leonard, S.; Howell, M. Diaz, J.; Gonzalez, K.; Woolger, J.M.; Konefal, J.; Paterson, E.; Barnes, D.
A double-blind, randomized clinical trial of dietary supplementation on cognitive and immune functioning in healthy older adults
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2014, 14, 332; (1-9)
Dementia, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Healthy probands, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
555 Pattanaik, N.; Goswami, A.N.
A clinical trial of 'rare homoeopathic medicines' in the management of nasal allergies
Asian J Hom, 2015, 9(3), 19-24
Allergies, Arsenicum, Arsenicum jodatum, Arundo mauritanica, Observational trial, Hay fever, Homeopathy, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Natrium, Natrium arsenicosum, Skunk Cabbage, Solanum, Solanum lycopersicum
556 Kim, B.J.; Jeong, H.; Park, S.; Lee, S.
Forest adjuvant anti-cancer therapy to enhance natural cytotoxicity in urban women with breast cancer
A preliminary prospective interventional study
Eur J Integr Med, 2015, 7(5), 474-478
Observational trial, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Naturgestützte Therapie, Forest therapy
557 Lowe, G.M.; Gana, K.; Rahman, K.
Dietary supplementation with green tea extract promotes enhanced human leukocyte activity
J Complement Integr Med, 2015, 12(4), 277-282
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine
558 Mori, H.; Kuge, H.; Tanaka, T.H.; Taniwaki, E.; Hanyu, K.; Morisawa, T.
Effects of acupuncture treatment on natural killer cell activity, pulse rate, and pain reduction for older adults
An uncontrolled, observational study
J Integr Med, 2013, 11(2), 101-105
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Inflammation, Geriatrics, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Back pain (non-specific), Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Chinese medicine
559 Mahmoud, F.; Haines, D.; Al-Ozairi, E.; Dashti, A.
Effet of black tea consumption on intracellular cytokines, regulatory T cells and metabolic biomarkers in type 2 diabetes patients
Phytother Res, 2016, 30(3), 454-462
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
560 Pilat, C.; Frech, T.; Wagner, A.; Krüger, K.; Hillebrecht, A.; Pons-Kühnemann, J.; Scheibelhut, C.; Bödeker, R.-H.; Mooren, F.-C.
Exploring effects of a natural combination medicine on exercise-induced inflammatory immune response
A double-blind RCT
Scand J Med Sci Sports, 2015, 25(4), 534-542
Inflammation, Healthy probands, Homeopathy, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traumeel
561 Vangani, A.K.; Garg, A.
Utility of a concise repertory of homoeopathic medicines by Dr. S.R. Phatak in cases of allergic rhinitis
A randomised study
Hom Links, 2015, 28(4), 274-277
Allergies, Observational trial, Hay fever, Homeopathy, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine
562 Ryu, K.H.; Shin, H.S.; Yang, E.Y.
Effects of laughter therapy on immune responses in postpartum women
J Altern Complement Med, 2015, 21(12), 781-788
Gynaecology, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Obstetrics, laughter therapy
563 George, A.; Suzuki, N.; Abas, A.B.; Mohri, K.; Utsuyama, M.; Hirokawa, K.; Takara, T.
Immunomodulation in midde-aged humans via the ingestion of Physta® standardized root water extract of Eurycoma longifolia Jack
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel study
Phytother Res, 2016, 30(4), 627-635
Eurycoma longifolia, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
564 Wang, J.; Jones, S.M.; Pongracic, J.A.; Song, Y.; Yang, N.; Sicherer, S.H.; Makhija, M.M.; Robinson, R.G.; Moshier, E.; Godbold, J.; Sampson, H.A.; Li, X.-M.
Safety, clinical, and immunologic efficacy of a Chinese herbal medicine (food allergy herbal formula-2) for food allergy
J Allergy Clin Immunol, 2015, 136, 962-970
Allergies, Chinese medicinal herbs, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Food allergy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
565 Xue, C.C.; Zhang, A.L.; Zhang, C.S.; DaCosta, C.; Story, D.F.; Thien, F.C.
Acupuncture for seasonal allergic rhinitis
A randomized controlled trial
Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol, 2015, 115, 317-324
Acupuncture, Allergies, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
566 Dehghan, P.; Farhangi, M.A.; Tavakoli, F.; Aliasgarzadeh, A.; Akbari, A.M.
Impact of prebiotic supplementation on T-cell subsets and their related cytokines, anthropometric features and blood pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
A randomized placebo-controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2016, 24, 96-102
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Fructooligosaccharide, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Placebo-controlled, Prebiotics, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
567 Kabel, A.M.; El-Rashidy, M.; Omar, M.S.
Ameliorative potential of Tamoxifen/Thymoquinone combination in patients with breast cancer
A biochemical and immunohistochemical study
Cancer Med Anticancer Drug, 2016, 1(1), 1000102; (1-6)
Biochemistry, Breast cancer, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Nigella sativa, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
568 Thinesse-Mallwitz, M.; Maykannik, V.; Keller, T.; De Jaegere, S.; Klement, P.
Results of an international, randomised, controlled clinical trial with a complex homeopathic medication in feverish upper respiratory tract infections
Homeopathy, 2016, 105(1), 16-17 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Fever, Homeopathy, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Influcid
569 Rich, T.A.; Pfister, R.; Alton, J.; Gerdt, D.; Baruch, M.
Assessment of cardiovascular parameters during meditation with mental targeting in varsity swimmres
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 7923234, (1-5)
Observational trial, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine
570 Pandey, V.
Hay fever & homeopathy
A case series evaluation
Homeopathy, 2016, 105(1), 36 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Allergies, Observational trial, Hay fever, Homeopathy, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine
571 Klich-Heartt, E.
External calf compresses with lemon as a nursing adjunct for fever treatment
Merkurstab, 2016, 69(1), 51-52 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Observational trial, Citrus, lime leaves [kaffir-], Fever, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Compress
572 Choi, S.Y.; Park, K.
Effect of inhalation of aromatherapy oil on patients with perennial allergic rhinitis
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 7896081, (1-7)
Allergies, Aromatherapy, Geranium, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Santalum album, Ravensara aromatica
573 Walanj, S.; Walanj, A.; Mohan, V.; Thakurdesai, P.A.
Efficacy and safety of the topical use of intranasal cinnamon bark extract in seasonal allergic rhinitis patients
A double-blind placebo-controlled pilot study
J Herbal Med, 2014, 4, 37-47
Allergies, Cinnamomum, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
574 Creswell, J.D.; Taren, A.A.; Lindsay, E.K.; Greco, C.M.; Gianoros, P.J.; Fairgrieve, A.; Marsland, A.L.; Brown, K.W.; Way, B.M.; Rosen, R.K.; Ferris, J.L.
Alterations in resting-state functional connectivity in mindfulness meditation with reduced interleukin-6
A randomized controlled trial
Biol Psych, 2016, 80(1), 53-61
Mindfulness meditation, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Psychoneuroimmunology, Randomized trial, Stress
575 Chen, Y.D.; Jin, Y.Q.; Yu, M.H.; Fang, Y.; Huang, L.Q.
Acupuncture for moderate to severe allergic rhinitis
A non-randomized controlled trial
Chin J Integr Med, 2016, 22(7), 518-524
Acupuncture, Allergies, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
576 Li, H.; Xu, S.; Cheng, T.; Tang, L.; Bai, J.; Lin, M.
Effects of traditional Chinese medicine Fu Zheng decoction on the immunological function and clinical prognosis of the elderly patients with pneumonia
Cell Biochem Biophys, 2016, 71(1), 473-480
Respiratory diseases, Geriatrics, Chinese medicinal herbs, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lung inflammation, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Fu Zheng
577 Wiskermann, J.; Kuehl, R.; Dreger, P.; Huber, G.; Kleindienst, N.; Ulrich, C.M.; Bohus, M.
Physical exercise training versus relaxation in allogeneic stem cell transplantation (PETRA study)
Rationale and design of a randomized trial to evaluate a yearlong exercise intervention on overall survival and side-effects after allogeneic stem cell transplantation
BMC Cancer, 2015, 15, 619; (1-11) (Studienprotokoll)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Surgery, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Relaxation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
578 Pandey, V.
Hay fever & homeopathy
A case series evaluation
Homeopathy, 2016, 105(2), 202-208
Allergies, Observational trial, Hay fever, Homeopathy, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine
579 Talvas, J.; Garrait, G.; Goncalves-Mendes, N.; Rouanet, J.; Vergnaud-Gauduchon, J.; Kwiatkowski, F.; Bachmann, P.; Bouteloup, C.; Bienvenu, J.; Vasson, M.-P.
Immunonutrition stimulates immune functions and antioxidant defense capacities of leukocytes in radiochemotherapy-treated head & neck and esophageal cancer patients
A double-blind randomized clinical trial
Clin Nutr, 2015, 34, 810-817
Arginin, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Head and neck cancer, Cancer, Dietary supplementation, Esophageal cancer, Randomized trial
580 Micciche, G.; Lucamante, M.; Lanza, C.; Tanga, L.; Gallese, A.; Grasso, R.M.; Totino, T.; Trapani, G.
Le oculoriniti allergiche in età pediatrica
Cahiers de Biothérapie, 1998, 1998(153), 13-18
Allergies, Hay fever, Histaminum, Homeopathy, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Pediatrics, Thymulin
581 Hoffmann, A.; Klein, S.D.; Gründemann, C.; Garcia-Käufer, M.; Wolf, U.; Huber, R.
Efficacy of a nasal spray from Citrus limon and Cydonia oblonga for the treatment of hay fever symptoms
A randomized, placebo controlled cross-over study
Phytother Res, 2016, 33(9), 1481-1486
Allergies, Applikationsform, Citrus, lime leaves [kaffir-], Cydonia, Cydonia vulgaris, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nasenspray, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
582 Hasselaar, G.; Nijnatten, W. van; Golden, I.
A pilot study into the comparative effectiveness and safety in the elderly of a homeopathic flu prophylaxis and the regular flu vaccination in the Netherlands
Hom Links, 2016, 29(2), 120-126
Geriatrics, Flu, Homeopathy, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Vaccination, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Non-randomized trial, Homeoprophylaxis
583 Haselen, R. van; Thinesse-Mallwitz, M.; Maidannyk, V.; Buskin, S.L.; Weber, S.; Keller, T.; Burkart, J.; Klement, P.
The effectiveness and safety of a homeopathic medicinal product in pediatric upper respiratory tract infections with fever
A randomized controlled trial
Global Pediatric Health, 2016, 3, 1-11
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Fever, Homeopathy, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Influcid
584 Fancourt, D.; Perkins, R.; Ascenso, S.; Carvalho, L.A.; Steptoe, A.; Williamon, A.
Effects of group drumming interventions on anxiety, depression, social resilience and inflammatory immune response among mental health service users
PLoS ONE, 2016, 11(3), e0151136; (1-16)
Anxiety, Depression, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Music therapy, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases
585 Rossi, E.; Picchi, M.; Bartoli, P.; Panozzo, M.; Cervino, C.; Nurra, L.
Homeopathic therapy in pediatric atopic diseases
Short- and long-term results
Homeopathy, 2016, 105(3), 217-224
Allergies, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Skin diseases, Hay fever, Homeopathy, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neurodermitis, Pediatrics, Retrospective design
586 Lopez-Moreno, J.; Quintana-Navarro, G.M.; Delgado-Lista, J.; Garcia-Rios, A.; Delgado-Cassado, N.; Camargo, A.; Perez-Martinez, P.; Striker, G.E.; Tinahones, F.J.; Perez-Jimenez, F.; Lopez-Miranda, J.; Yubero-Serrano, E.M.
Mediterranean diet reduces serum advanced glycation end products and increases antioxidant defenses in elderly adults
A randomized controlled trial
J Am Geriatr Soc, 2016, 64(4), 901-904
Diet, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Healthy probands, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
587 Fujimura, K.E.; Sitarik, A.R.; Havstad, S.; Lin, D.L.; Levan, S.; Fadrosh, D.; Panzer, A.R.; LaMere, B.; Rackaityte, E.; Lukacs, N.W.; Wegienka, G.; Boushey, H.A.; Ownby, D.R.; Zoratti, E.M.; Levin, A.M.; Johnson, C.C.; Lynch, S.V.
Neonatal gut microbiota associates with childhood multisensitized atopy and T cell differentiation
Nature Med, 2016, 22, 1187-1191
Allergies, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neonatologie, Pediatrics
588 Muroya, D.; Yutani, S.; Shichijo, S.; Yamada, A.; Sakamoto, S.; Naito, M.; Okuda, K.; Morita, M.; Yamaguchi, R.; Itoh, K.
Personalized Kampo medicine facilitated both cytotoxic T lymphocyte response and clinical benefits induced by personalized peptide vaccination for advanced esophageal cancer
eCAM, 2016, 2016, 5929525; (1-12)
Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Non-randomized trial, Esophageal cancer, Traditional Japanese medicine
589 Kim, M.-H.; Son, J.; Nam, H.J.; Ko, S.-G.; Choi, I.
Hyeonggaeyeongyo-Tang for treatment of allergic and nonallergic rhinitis
A prospective, nonrandomized, pre-post study
eCAM, 2016, 2016, 9202675; (1-7)
Allergies, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Cold, Traditional Korean Medicine, Hyeonggaeyeongyo-Tang
590 Barmeyer, C.; Schumann, M.; Meyer, T.; Zielinski, C.; Zuberbier, T.; Siegmund, B.; Schulzke, J.-D.; Daum, S.; Ullrich, R.
Long-term response to gluten-free diet as evidence for non-celiac wheat sensitivity in one third of patients with diarrhea-dominant and mixed-type irritable bowel syndrome
Int J Colorectal Dis, 2017, 32(1), 29-39
Allergies, Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Coeliac disease, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Irritable bowel syndrome
591 Kamei, M.; Nishimura, H.; Takahashi, T.; Takahashi, N.; Inokuchi, K.; Mato, T.; Takahashi, K.
Anti-influenza virus effects of cocoa
J Sci Food Agric, 2016, 96(4), 1150-1158
Nutrition/diet, Experiment, Flu, Basic Research, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Theobroma cacao, Animal, Viruses
592 Vera, F.M.; Manzaneque, J.M.; Rodriguez, F.M.; Bendayan, R.; Fernández, N.; Alonso, A.
Acute effects on the counts of innate and adaptive immune response cells after 1 month of Taoist qigong practice
Int J Behav Med, 2016, 23(2), 198-203
Healthy probands, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
593 Li, X.; Liu, Y.; Zhang, Q.; Xiang, N.; He, M.; Zhong, J.; Chen, Q.; Wang, X.
Effect of catgut implantation at acupoints for the treatment of allergic rhinitis
A randomized, sham-controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2016, 16, 454; (1-11)
Acupuncture, Allergies, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
594 Shiue, H.-S.; Lee, Y.-S.; Tsai, C.-N.; Chang, H.-H.
Treatment of allergici rhinits with acupoint herbal plaster
An oligonucleotide chip analysis
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2016, 14, 436;
Acupuncture, Allergies, Observational trial, Chinese medicinal herbs, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Traditional Chinese medicine
595 Buijze, G.A.; Sierevelt, I.N.; Heijden, B.C.J.M. van der; Dijkgraaf, M.G.; Frings-dresen, M.H.W.
The effect of cold showering on health and work
A randomized controlled trial
PLoS ONE, 2016, 11(9), e0161749; (1-15)
Balneology, Common cold, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Prevention, Randomized trial
596 Williams, N.C.; Johnson, M.A.; Shaw, D.E.; Spendlove, I.
A prebiotic galactooligosaccharide mixture reduces severity of hyperpnoea-induced bronchoconstriction and markers of airway inflammation
Br J Nutr, 2016, 116(5), 798-804
Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Nutrition/diet, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Probiotics, Randomized trial
597 Ariano, R.
Efficacy of a novel food supplement in the relief of the signs and symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and in the reduction of the consumption of anti-allergic drugs
Acta Biomed, 2015, 86(1), 53-58
Allergies, Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Lertal
598 Schmiedel, V.
Einfluss einer Vitamin D-Substitution auf den Vitamin D-Spiegel von Patienten einer naturheilkundlichen Ambulanz
Krautwald, J., Mildenberger, F. (Hrsg.): Jahrbuch 2015. Aktuelle Forschungsberichte aus dem IntraG, 2016, 37-114
Observational trial, Calciferol, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Nutrition/diet, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Mental diseases, Retrospective design, Vitamins
599 Pilch, W.; Pokora, I.; Szygula, Z.; Palka, T.; Pilch, P.; Cisoń, T.; Malik, L.; Wiecha, S.
Effect of a single Finnish sauna session on white blood cell profile and cortisol levels in athletes and non-athletes
J Human Kinet, 2013, 39, 127-135
Blood/Lymphatic system, Endocrinology, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Sauna, Cortisone
600 Guo, J.-K.; Xu, M.-M.; Zheng, M.-F.; Liu, S.-T.; Zhou, J.-W.; Ke, L.-J.; Chen, T.-B.; Rao, P.-F.
Topical application of TAT-superoxide dismutase in acupoints LI 20 on allergic rhinitis
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 3830273, (1-9)
Acupuncture, Allergies, Enzyme therapy, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pharmacopuncture