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101 Malhotra, V.; Singh, S.; Tandon, O.P.; Madhu, S.V.; Prasad, A.; Sharma, S.B.
Effect of yoga asanas on nerve conduction in type 2 diabetes
Ind J Physiol Pharmacol, 2002, 46(3), 298-306
Diabetes mellitus, Elektrophysiologie, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Neurophysiology, Non-randomized trial, Physiology, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
102 Dodin, S.; Lemay, A.; Jacques, H.; Légaré, F.; Asselin, G.; Forest, J.C.; Masse, B.
The effects of flaxseed dietary supplement on lipid profile, bone mineral density and symptoms in menopausal women
A randomised double-blind wheat germ placebo-controlled clinical trial
J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 2005, 90, 1390-1397
Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linum usitatissimum, Menopause, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
103 Herrera-Arellano, A.; Aguilar-Santamaría, L.; García-Hernández, B.
Clinical trial of Cecropia obtusifolia and Marrubium vulgare leaf extracts on blood glucose and serum lipids in type 2 diabetics
Phytomed, 2004, 11(7-8), 561-566
Cecropia obtusifolia, Diabetes mellitus, Ethnomedicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Marrubium vulgare, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
104 Heacock, P.M.; Hertzler, S.R.; Williams, J.A.; Wolf, B.W.
Effects of a medical food containing an herbal alpha-glucosidase inhibitor on postgrandial glycemia and insulinemia in healthy adults
J Am Diet Assoc, 2005, 105(1), 65-71
Ayurveda, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Randomized trial, Salacia, Salacia oblonga, Metabolic diseases
105 Liu, X.; Wei, J.; Tan, F.; Zhou, S.; Wurthwein, G.; Rohdewald, P.
Antidiabetic effect of Pycnogenol French maritime pine bark extract in patients with diabetes type II
Life Sci, 2004, 75, 2505-2513
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Pinus, Pinus pinaster, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
106 Schmidt, J.M.
Die Thyreoidinum-Studie am Krankenhaus für Naturheilweisen (1995-1999)
Kontrollierte klinische Studie zum Nachweis der Wirksamkeit des homöopathischen Hochpotenzpräparates Thyreoidinum C30 bei Gewichtsstagnation von Heilfasten-Patienten gegenüber Placebo
2000, 1-446
Buchinger, Fasting, Therapeutic fasting, High potencies, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Potentization, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Thyreoidinum
107 Kristal, A.R.; Littman, A.J.; Benitez, D.; White, E.
Yoga practice is associated with attenuated weight gain in healthy, middle-aged men and women
Altern Ther Health Med, 2005, 11(4), 28-33
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Yoga
108 Burke, L.E.; Dunbar-Jacob, J.; Orchard, T.J.; Sereika, S.M.
Improving adherence to a cholesterol-lowering diet
A behavioral intervention study
Patient Educ Couns, 2005, 57(1), 134-142
Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
109 Gortmaker, S.L.; Cheung, L.W.; Peterson, K.E.; Chomitz, G.; Cradle, J.H.; Dart, H.; Fox, M.K.; Bullock, R.B.; Sobol, A.M.; Colditz, G.; Field, A.E.; Laird, N.
Impact of a school-based interdisciplinary intervention on diet and physical activity among urban primary school children
Eat well and keep moving
Arch Ped Adolesc Med, 1999, 153(9), 975-983
Exercise therapy, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Metabolic syndrome, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
110 Norris, S.L.; Zhang, X.; Avenell, A.; Gregg, E.; Bowman, B.; Serdula, M.; Brown, T.J.; Schmid, C.H.; Lau, J.
Long-term effectiveness of lifestyle and behavioral weight loss interventions in adults with type 2 diabetes
A meta-analysis
Am J Med, 2004, 117(10), 762-774
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Meta-analysis, Psychology/psychotherapy, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Behavioural therapy
111 Malina, L.; Chlumský, J.
A comparative study of the results of phlebotomy therapy and low-dose chloroquine treatment in porphyria cutanea tarda
Acta Derm Venerol, 1981, 61(4), 346-350
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Chloroquin, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Porphyria, Metabolic diseases
112 Kamei, T.; Murata, K.; Toriumi, Y.; Iwata, K.
Effect of gamma-pryzanol-processed rice on serum total and LDL cholesterol studies
A trial of staple food improvement for borderline people of hypercholesteraemia
FACT, 2005, 10(suppl. 1), 27 (Abstract)
Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Oryza sativa
113 Mist, S.; Elder, C.; Aickin, M.; Ritenbaugh, C.
Phase I/II randomised trial of Tapas Acupressure for weight-loss maintenance
FACT, 2005, 10(suppl. 1), 38-39 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
114 Li, Z.; Seeram, N.P.; Lee, R.; Thames, G.; Minutti, C.; Wang, H.J.; Heber, D.
Plasma clearance of lovastatin versus chinese red yeast rice in healthy volunteers
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(6), 1031-1038
Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, red yeast rice, Dietary supplementation, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
115 McGinnis, R.A.; McGrady, A.; Cox, S.A.; Grower-Dowling, K.A.
Biofeedback-assisted relaxation in type 2 diabetes
Diabetes Care, 2005, 28(9), 2145-2149
Biofeedback, Diabetes mellitus, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
116 Eich, H.; Hannig, M.; Zimmermann, E.; Klieser, E.
Experimentelle Untersuchung zu einer Adipositastherapie bei psychopharmakainduziertem Übergewicht
Dt Z Aku, 2005, 48, 6-11
Acupuncture, Exercise therapy, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
117 Garrison, R.; Chambliss, W.G.
Effect of a proprietary Magnolia and Phellodendron extract on weight management
A pilot, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Altern Ther Health Med, 2006, 12(1), 50-54
Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnolia, Magnolia officinalis, Dietary supplementation, Phellodendron, Phellodendron amurense, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Stress, Overweight
118 Chou, S.-C.; Chen, K.-W.; Hwang, J.-S.; Lu, W.-T.; Chu, Y.-Y.; Lin, J.-D.; Chang, H.-J.; See, L.-C.
The add-on effects of Gynostemma pentaphyllum on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Altern Ther Health Med, 2006, 12(3), 34-39
Nutrition/diet, Fatty liver, Gynostemma pentaphyllum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
119 Diepvens, K.; Kovacs, E.M.; Vogels, N.; Westerterp-Plantenga, M.S.
Metabolic effects of green tea and of phases of weight loss
Physiol Behav, 2006, 87, 185-191
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
120 Chan, C.C.W.; Koo, M.W.; Ng, E.H.; Tang, O.S.; Yeung, W.S.; Ho, P.C.
Effects of Chinese green tea on weight, and hormonal and biochemical profiles in obese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
A randomized placebo-controlled trial
J Soc Gynecol Investig, 2006, 13, 63-68
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ovarialzyste, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
121 Hou, H.; Tong, Y.
Effects of huangqi guizhi wuwu tang on diabetic peripheral neuropathy
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(6), 506-509
Diabetes mellitus, Chinese medicinal herbs, Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Tang, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR)
122 Elder, C.; Aickin, M.; Bauer, V.; Cairns, J.; Vuckovic, N.
Randomized trial of a whole-system Ayurvedic protocol for type 2 diabetes
Altern Ther Health Med, 2006, 12(5), 24-30
Ayurveda, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
123 Michalsen, A.; Lehmann, N.; Pithan, C.; Knoblauch, N.T.M.; Moebus, S.; Kannenberg, F.; Binder, L.; Budde, T.; Dobos, G.J.
Mediterranean diet has no effect on markers of inflammation and metabolic risk factors in patients with coronary artery disease
Eur J Clin Nutr, 2005, 60, 478-485
Diet, Inflammation, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Mediterranian diet, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
124 Oben, J.; Kuate, D.; Agbor, G.; Momo, C.; Talla, X.
The use of a Cissus quadrangularis formulation in the management of weight loss and metabolic syndrome
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2006, 5(24), (1-7)
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Chromium, Cissus, Cissus quadrangularis, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Selenium, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
125 McMullen, M.H.; Hamilton-Reeves, J.M.; Bonorden, M.J.; Wangen, K.E.; Phipps, W.R.; Feirtag, J.M.; Kurzer, M.S.
Consumption of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium longum does not alter phytoestrogen metabolism and plasma hormones in men
A pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(9), 887-894
Andrology, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium spec., Endocrinology, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus spec., Placebo-controlled, Probiotics, Prostate cancer, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
126 Puterman, D.J.
The treatment of gout using homoeopathy
1994, 1-56 (Dissertation)
Colchicum, Gout, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
127 Zacharski, L.R.; Chow, B.K.; Howes, P.S.; Shamayeva, G.; Baron, J.A.; Dalman, R.L.; Malenka, D.J.; Ozaki, C.K.; Lavori, P.W.
Reduction of iron stores and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with peripheral arterial disease
A randomized controlled trial
JAMA, 2007, 297(6), 603-610
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Blood/Lymphatic system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
128 Gardner, C.D.
Effect of raw garlic vs commercial garlic supplements on plasma lipid concentrations in adults with moderate hypercholesterolemia
Arch Intern Med, 2007, 167, 346-353
Allium, Allium sativum, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
129 Fallah Huseini, H.; Zaree, A.B.; Rezaii Sharifabadi, R.; Heshmat, R.; Larijani, B.
To investigate the effect of Citrullus colocynthis (Schrad) fruit on oxidative stress parameters in type 2 diabetic patients
FACT, 2006, 11(Suppl. 1), 18-19 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Colocynthis, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
130 Lee, S.K.; Shin, B.C.; Lee, M.S.
Combining herbal treatment with electroacupuncture has no synergic effects on the parameters of obesity
FACT, 2006, 11(Suppl. 1), 42-43 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
131 Schreckling, H.-J.; Mayer, W.-H.
Einfluß der Sauerstoff-Mehrschritt-Therapie (nach von Ardenne) auf die Mikrohämorheologie des Blutes bei kardiovaskulären und metabolischen Dysregulationen
Ergebnisse einer Verlaufsbeobachtung mit Hilfe der 133-Xenon-Clearance
ÄN, 1992, 33(1), 53-63
Angina pectoris, High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Pathophysiology, Physiology, Placebo-controlled, Oxygen therapy, Oxygen multistep therapy (Ardenne), Metabolic diseases
132 Hsu, C.H.; Liao, Y.L.; Lin, S.C.; Hwang, K.C.; Chou, P.
The Mushroom Agaricus Blazei Murill in Combination with Metformin and Gliclazide Improves Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Diabetes
A Randomized, Double-blinded, and Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(1), 97-102
Agaricus, Agaricus blazei, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
133 Elder, C.; Ritenbaugh, C.; Mist, S.; Aickin, M.; Schneider, J.; Zwickey, H.; Elmer, P.
Randomized trial of two mind-body interventions for weight-loss maintenance
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(1), 67-78
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
134 Schmiedel, V.; Kersberg, K.
Fettstoffwechsel und Pancakarma
EHK, 1998, 47(Sonderausgabe März), 203-206
Ayurveda, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
135 Messier, S.P.; Loeser, R.F.; Miller, G.D.; Morgan, T.M.; Rejski, W.J.; Sevick, M.A.; Ettinger, W.H. jr.; Pahor, M.; Williamson, J.D.
Exercise and dietary weight loss in overweight and obese older adults with knee osteoarthritis
The Arthritis, Diet, and Activity Promotion Trial
Arthritis Rheum, 2004, 50(5), 1501-1510
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
136 Martirosyan, D.M.; Miroshnichenko, L.A.; Kulakova, S.N.; Pogojeva, A.V.; Zoloedo, V.I.
Amaranth oil application for coronary heart disease and hypertension
Lipids Health Dis, 2007, 6, 1; (1-12)
Amaranthus, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Oil, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
137 Huseini, H.F.; Larijani, B.; Heshmat, R.; Fakhrzadeh, H.; Radjabipour, B.; Toliat, T.
The efficacy of Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. (Sylimarin) in the treatment of type II diabetes
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial
Phytother Res, 2006, 20, 1036-1039
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, milk thistle, Metabolic diseases
138 Michalsen, A.
Spezifische Wirkeffekte des therapeutischen Fastens oder Heilfastens
Gibt es einen fasteninduzierten Abbau von Schlackenproteinen?
Albrecht, H., Frühwald, M. (Hrsg.): Jahrbuch der Karl und Veronica Carstens-Stiftung, Band 11 (2004), 2005, 39-45
Fasting, Therapeutic fasting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
139 Vuksan, V.; Sung, M.K.; Sievenpiper, J.L.; Stavro, P.M.; Jenkins, A.L.; Di Buono, M.; Lee, K.S.; Leiter, L.A.; Nam, K.Y.; Arnason, J.T.; Coi, M.; Naeem, A.
Korean red ginseng (Panax ginseng) improves glucose and insulin regulation in well-controlled, type 2 diabetes
Results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of efficacy and safety
Nutr Metabol Cardiovasc Dis, 2008, 18(1), 46-56
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Panax, Panax ginseng
140 Chaya, M.S.; Kurpad, A.V.; Nagendra, H.R.; Nagarathna, R.
The effect of long term combined yoga practice on the basal metabolic rate of healthy adults
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2006, 6, 28
Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
141 Sommer, R.-G.
Hyperlipoproteinämie
Flankierende Therapie mit Lecithin
tpk, 1988, 2(4), 214-215
Nutrition/diet, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
142 Udani, J.; Singh, B.B.
Blocking carbohydrate absorption and weight loss
A clinical trial using a proprietary fractionated white bean extract
Altern Ther Health Med, 2007, 13(4), 32-37
Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phaseolus, Phaseolus vulgaris, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
143 Kojuri, J.; Vosoughi, A.; Akrami, M.
Effects of Anethum graveolens and garlic on lipid profile in hyperlipidemic patients
Lipids Health Dis, 2007, 6, 5; (1-5)
Allium, Allium sativum, Anethum, dill tips, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
144 Kubitschek, J.
Metastudie bestätigt lipdsenkende Wirkung von Knoblauchpulver
tpk, 1994, 8(7/8), 290
Allium sativum, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Review (CR)
145 Frick, U.; Frick, G.
Einsatz der UVB bei der Autoimmunthyreoiditis in Kombination mit MORA-Therapie
ÄN, 2000, 41(7), 484-487
Basedow's disease, Bioresonance therapy, Autohaemotherapy, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mora, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, UBI
146 Fukino, Y.; Ikeda, A.; Maruyama, K.; Aoki, N.; Okubo, T.; Iso, H.
Randomized controlled trial for an effect of green tea-extract powder supplementation on glucose abnormalities
Eur J Clin Nutr, 2008, 62(8), 953-960
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
147 Vognild, E.; Elvevoll, E.O.; Brox, J.; Olsen, R.L.; Barstad, H.; Aursand, M.; Österud, B.
Effects of dietary marine oils and olive oil on fatty acid composition, platelet membrane fluidity, platelet responses, and serum lipids in healthy humans
Lipids, 1998, 33(4), 427-436
Blood/Lymphatic system, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Healthy probands, Homespun remedies, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Codliver oil, Oil, Oleum oliva, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional medicine, fish oil
148 Skúladóttir, G.V.; Gudmundsdóttir, E.; Olafsdóttir, E.; Gudmundsson, T.V.; Hardarson, T.; Kristinsson, A.; Asvaldsdóttir, H.; Snorrason, S.P.; Gudbjarnason, S.
Influence of dietary cod liver oil on fatty acid composition of plasma lipids in human male subjects after myocardial infarction
J Intern Med, 1990, 228(6), 563-568
Andrology, Nutrition/diet, Homespun remedies, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Codliver oil, Dietary supplementation, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional medicine
149 Jensen, T.; Stender, S.; Goldstein, K.; Hoelmer, G.; Deckert, T.
Partial normalization by dietary cod-liver oil of increased microvascular albumin leakage in patients with insulin-dependent diabetes and albuminuria
N Engl J Med, 1989, 321(23), 1572-1577
Albuminuria, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Urinary tract, Homespun remedies, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Codliver oil, Dietary supplementation, Oil, Oleum oliva, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional medicine
150 Beer, A.M.; Wiebelitz, K.R.; Schmidt-Gayk, H.
Lycopus europaeus (Gypsywort)
Effects on the thyroidal parameters and symptoms associated with thyroid function
Phytomed, 2008, 15(1-2), 16-22
Hypothyreodism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lycopus, Gipsy Wort., Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
151 MacKenzie, T.; Leary, L.; Brooks, W.B.
The effect of an extract of green tea and black tea on glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Double-blind randomized study
Metabolism, 2007, 56(10), 1310-1344
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
152 Hur, M.H.; Oh, H.; Lee, M.S.; Kim, C.; Choi, A.-N.
Effects of aromatherapy massage on blood pressure and lipid profile in Korean climacteric women
Int J Neurosci, 2007, 117(9), 1281-1287
Aromatherapy, High blood pressure, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, jessamine, Climacteric, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Manual therapy, Massage, Pelargonium, Pelargonium graveolens, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
153 Knust, U.
Leinsamen als potenzielles Phytotherapeutikum in der Onkologie?
EHK, 2005, 54(2), 69-80
Fiber, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Linum usitatissimum, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Wirkungsspektrum
154 Liu, C.F.; Yu, L.F.; Lin, C.H.; Lin, S.C.
Effect of auricular pellet acupressure on antioxidative systems in high-risk diabetes mellitus
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(3), 303-307
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
155 Yeh, C.H.
Effects of ear points' pressing on parameters related to obesity in non-obese healthy and obese volunteers
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(3), 309-314
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
156 Francini-Pesenti, F.; Brocadello, F.; Beltramolli, D.; Nardi, M.; Caregaro, L.
Sugar cane policosanol failed to lower plasma cholesterol in primitive, diet-resistant hypercholesterolaemia
A double blind, controlled study
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(2), 61-65
Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Saccharum officinarum, Metabolic diseases
157 Kessler, H.; Götz, V.
Mate-Tee als unterstützende Maßnahme bei Reduktionsdiäten
Ergebnis eines Parallelgruppenversuchs mit Übergewichtigen
Natur- und GanzheitsMedizin, 1990, 3(8), 252-258
Diet, Nutrition/diet, Ilex, Ilex paraguariensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
158 Kiesewetter, H.; Jung, F.; Vogel, W.; Spitzer, S.; Schieffer, H.; Wenzel, E.
Diätetische Therapie des Diabetes mellitus mit Topinamburbrot
Senkung des mittleren Blutzuckers um fast 20 Prozent
Natur- und GanzheitsMedizin, 1990, 3(10), 318-319
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Helianthus, Helianthus tuberosus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
159 Patade, A.; Devareddy, L.; Lucas, E.A.; Korlagunta, K.; Daggy, B.P.; Arjmandi, B.H.
Flaxseed reduces total and LDL cholesterol concentrations in Native American postmenopausal women
J Wom Health, 2008, 17(3), 355-366
Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linum usitatissimum, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
160 Bundy, R.; Walker, A.F.; Middleton, R.W.; Wallis, C.; Simpson, H.C.
Artichoke leaf extract (Cynara scolymus) reduces plasma cholesterol in otherwise healthy hypercholesterolemic adults
A randomized, double blind placebo controlled trial
Phytomed, 2008, 15(9), 668-675
Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
161 Leung, P.C.; Wong, M.W.N.; Wong, W.C.
Limb salvage in extensive diabetic foot ulceration
An extended study using a herbal supplement
Hong Kong Med J, 2008, 14, 29-33
Alisma orientale, Astragalus, Atractylodes, Atractylodes macrocephala, Cornus, Diabetes mellitus, Dioscorea, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Paeonia, Paeonia suffruticosa, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Polygonum, Polygonum multiflorum, Randomized trial, Rehmannia glutinosa, Schizandra, Schizandra chinensis, Smilax, Smilax china, Smilax glabra, Stephania tetrandra, Metabolic diseases, Crural ulcer
162 Lan, C.; Su, T.C.; Chen, S.Y.; Lai, J.S.
Effect of T'ai chi chuan training on cardiovascular risk factors in dyslipidemic patients
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(7), 813-819
Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
163 Wang, C.P.; Kao, C.H.; Chen, W.K.; Lo, W.Y.; Hsieh, C.L.
A single-blinded, randomized pilot study evaluating effects of electroacupuncture in diabetic patients with symptoms suggestive of gastroparesis
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(7), 833-839
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, gastroparesis
164 Dallas, C.; Gerbi, A.; Tenca, G.; Juchaux, F.; Bernard, F.X.
Lipolytic effect of a polyphenolic citrus dry extract of red orange, grapefruit, orange (SINETROL) in human body fat adipocytes
Mechanism of action by inhibition of cAMP-phosphodiesterase (PDE)
Phytomed, 2008, 15(10), 783-792
Citrus, Citrus aurantium, Citrus paradisi, Citrus sinensis, Experiment, Obesitiy, Basic Research, Guarana, In vitro, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Human, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Cell biology
165 Bertipaglia de Santana, M.; Mandarino, M.G.; Cardoso, J.R.; Dichi, I.; Dichi, J.B.; Camargo, A.E.; Fabris, B.A.; Rodrigues, R.J.; Fatel, E.C.; Nixdorf, S.L.; Simao, A.N.; Cecchini, R.; Barbosa, D.S.
Association between soy and green tea (Camellia sinensis) diminishes hypercholesterolemia and increases total plasma antioxidant potential in dyslipidemic subjects
Nutrition, 2008, 24(6), 562-568
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
166 Modaghegh, M.H.; Shahabian, M.; Esmaeili, H.A.; Rajbai, O.; Hosseinzadeh, H.
Safety evaluation of saffron (Crocus sativus) tablets in healthy volunteers
Phytomed, 2008, 15(12), 1032-1037
Crocus, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
167 Hsu, C.H.; Tsai, T.H.; Kao, Y.H.; Hwang, K.C.; Tseng, T.Y.; Chou, P.
Effect of green tea extract on obese women
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Clin Nutr, 2008, 27(3), 363-370
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physiology, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
168 Nohr, L.A.; Rasmussen, L.B.; Straand, J.
Resin from the mukul myrrh tree, guggul, can it be used for treating hypercholesterolemia?
A randomized, controlled study
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(1), 16-22
Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
169 Pomposelli, R.; Piasere, V.; Andreoni, C.; Costini, G.; Tonini, E.; Spalluzzi, A.; Rossi, D.; Quarenghi, C.; Zanolin, M.E.; Bellavite, P.
Observational study of homeopathic and conventional therapies in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy
Homeopathy, 2009, 98(1), 17-25
Diabetes mellitus, Homeopathy, Clinical homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
170 Chedraui, P.; San Miguel, G.; Hidalgo, L.; Morocho, N.; Ross, S.
Effect of Trifolium pratenses-derived isoflavones on the lipid profile of postmenopausal women with increased body mass index
Gynecol Endocrinol, 2008, 24(11), 620-624
Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Trifolium, Trifolium pratense, Overweight
171 Dragan, S.; Ursoniu, S.; Rada, M.; Christodorescu, R.; Samoila, C.; Kaycsa, A.
Improvement of cardiovascular risk by functional nutrition with plant-derived bioactive ingredients
Eur J Integr Med, 2008, 1(Suppl.1), S23 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
172 Müller-Nordhorn, J.; Englert, H.; Wegscheider, K.; Berger, H.; Sonntag, F.; Völler, H.; Meyer-Sabellek, W.; Windler, E.; Katus, H.A.; Willich, S.N.
Effect of an adherence-enhancing program on health-related quality of life in patients with hypercholesterolemia
Eur J Integr Med, 2008, 1(Suppl.1), S24 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
173 Nourshahi, M.; Ahmadizad, S.; Nikbakht, H.; Heidarnia, M.A.; Ernst, E.
The effects of triple therapy (acupuncture, diet and exercise) on body weight
A randomized, clinical trial
Int J Obes, 2009, 33(5), 583-587
Acupuncture, Exercise therapy, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
174 Alizadeh-Navaei, R.; Roozbeh, F.; Saravi, M.; Pouramir, M.; Jalali, F.; Moghadamnia, A.A.
Investigation of the effect of ginger on the lipid levels
A double blind controlled clinical trial
Saudi Med J, 2008, 29(9), 1280-1284
Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, ginger
175 Inayat-ur-Rahman; Malik, S.A.; Bashir, M.; Khan, R.; Iqbal, M.
Serum sialic acid changes in non-insulin-dependant diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) patients following bitter melon (Momordica charantia) and rosiglitazone (Avandia) treatment
Phytomed, 2009, 16(5), 401-405
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Momordica charantia, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
176 Jansi, L.B.R.
Effect of oil massage on changes in weight and neurobehavioural response of low birth weight babies
Nurs J India, 2008, 394-395, 256-258
Cocos nucifera, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neonatologie, Nervous system, Oil, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
177 Nagao, T.; Meguro, S.; Hase, T.; Otsuka, K.; Komikado, M.; Tokimitsu, I.; Yamamoto, T.; Yamamoto, K.
A catechin-rich beverage improves obesity and blood glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes
Obesity, 2009, 17(2), 310-317
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
178 Hsu, C.-H.; Wang, C.-J.; Hwang, K.-C.; Lee, T.-Y.; Chou, P.; Chang, H.-H.
The effect of auricular acupuncture in obese women
A randomized controlled trial
J Wom Health, 2009, 18(6), 813-818
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
179 Cornish, S.M.; Chilibeck, P.D.; Paus-Jennsen, L.; Biem, H.J.; Khozani, T.; Senanayake, V.; Vatanparast, H.; Little, J.P.; Whiting, S.J.; Pahwa, P.
A randomized controlled trial of the effects of flaxseed lignan complex on metabolic syndrome composite score and bone mineral in older adults
Appl Physiol Nutr Metab, 2009, 34(2), 89-98
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linum usitatissimum, Metabolic syndrome, Osteoporosis, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
180 Maki, K.C.; Reeves, M.S.; Farmer, M.; Yasunaga, K., Matsuo, N.; Katsuragi, Y.; Komikado, M.; Tokimitsu, I.; Wilder, D.; Jones, F.; Blumberg, J.B.; Cartwright, Y.
Green tea catechin consumption enhances exercise-induced abdominal fat loss in overweight obese adults
J Nutr, 2009, 139, 264-270
Exercise therapy, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
181 Watanabe, N.; Watanabe, Y.; Kumagai, M.; Fujimoto, K.
Administration of dietary fish oil capsules in healthy middle-aged Japanese men with a high level of fish consumption
Int J Food Sci Nutr, 2009, 60(Suppl.5), 136-142
Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, fish oil
182 Jain, S.; Agrawal, R.P.; Gahlot, S.; Khatri, D.; Mathur, K.C.
Effects of yoga and meditation on clinical and biochemical parameters of metabolic syndrome
Explore, 2009, 5(3), 147 (Abstract)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Metabolic syndrome, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
183 Mohta, N.; Agrawal, R.P.; Kochar, D.K.; Kothari, R.P.; Sharma, A.
Influence of yogic treatment on quality of life outcomes, glycemic control, and risk factors in diabetes mellitus
Randomized controlled trial
Explore, 2009, 5(3), 147 (Abstract)
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
184 Shelley, B.
A randomized controlled investigation of the effects of mindfulness training on weight loss in postmenopausal obes women
Explore, 2009, 5(3), 149 (Abstract)
Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
185 Sun, G.-C.
The effects of qi gong therapy on glucose management in patients with type 2 diabetes
Explore, 2009, 5(3), 158 (Abstract)
Exercise therapy, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
186 Ogawa, H.; Xu, F. H.; Uebaba, K.; Origasa, H.; Kondoh, K.; Mikage, M.
Antioxidative potentiality of a Kampo formulation measured by an ex vivo study
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(3), 267-274
Bufo-tsusho-san, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Japanese medicine
187 Weigensberg, M.J.; Lane, C.J.; Winners, O.; Wright, T.; Nguyen-Rodriguez, S.; Goran, M.I.; Spruijt-Metz, D.
Acute effects of stress-reduction Interactive Guided Imagery(SM) on salivary cortisol in overweight Latino adolescents
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(3), 297-303
Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Stress, Overweight
188 Qidwai, W.; Hamza, H.B.; Qureshi, R.; Gilani, A.
Effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of powdered Nigella sativa (kalonji) seed in capsules on serum lipid levels, blood sugar, blood pressure, and body weight in adults
Results of a randomized, double-blind controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(6), 639-644
Ayurveda, High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nigella sativa, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
189 Jing, A.; Li-Mei, Z.; Yan-Jie, L.; Ben-Zhi, C.; Yong, Z.; Bao-Feng, Y.
A randomized, multicentre, open-label, parallel-group trial to compare the efficacy and safety profile of daming capsule in patients with hypercholesterolemia
Phytother Res, 2009, 23(7), 1039-1042
Cassia, Cassia obtusifolia, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Rheum, Rheum palmatum, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Panax, Panax ginseng
190 Fallah Huseini, H.; Darvishzadeh, F.; Heshmat, R.; Jafariazar, Z.; Raza, M.; Larijani, B.
The clinical investigation of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad fruit in treatment of type II diabetic patients
A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Phytother Res, 2009, 23(8), 1186-1189
Colocynthis, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
191 Vyas, R.; Raval, K.V.; Dikshit, N.
Effect of Raja yoga meditation on the lipid profile of post-menopausal women
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol, 2008, 52(4), 420-424
Arteriosclerosis, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Menopause, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
192 Ngondi, J.L.; Etoundi, B.C.; Nyangono, C.B.; Mbofung, C.M.; Oben, J.E.
IGOB131, a novel seed extract of West African plant Irvingia gabonensis, significantly reduces body weight and improves metabolic parameters in overweight humans in a randomized double-blind placebo controlled investigation
Lipids Health Dis, 2009, 8, 7; (1-7)
Irvingia gabonensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
193 Tong, Y.; Jia, Q.; Sun, Y.; Hou, Z.; Wang, Y.
Acupuncture in the treatment of diabetic bladder dysfunction
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(8), 905-909
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Kidney, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
194 Mozaffari-Khosravi, H.; Jalali-Khanabadi, B.A.; Afkhami-Ardekani, M.; Fatehi, F.
Effects of sour tea (Hibiscus sabdariffa) on lipid profile and lipoproteins in patients with type II diabetes
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(8), 899-903
Diabetes mellitus, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
195 Joosten, M.M.; Beulens, J.W.J.; Kersten, S.; Hendriks, H.F.J.
Moderate alcohol consumption increases insulin sensitivity and ADIPOQ expression in postmenopausal women
A randomised, crossover trial
Diabetologia, 2008, 51(8), 1375-1381
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Gynaecology, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Vitis vinifera, Vitis
196 Udani, J.K.; Singh, B.B.; Barrett, M.L.; Singh, V.J.
Mangosteen juice for the reduction of inflammation in obese subjects
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose finding study
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(7), 811-812 (Abstract)
Inflammation, Garcinia, Garcinia mangostana, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, posology, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
197 Zhang, J.; Marquina, N.; Oxinos, G.; Sau, A.; Ng, D.
Effect of laser acupoint treatment on blood pressure and body weight
A pilot study
J Chiropract Med, 2008, 7(4), 134-139
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
198 Roussel, A.M.; Hininger, I.; Benaraba, R.; Ziegenfuss, T.N.; Anderson, R.A.
Antioxidant effects of a cinnamon extract in people with impaired fasting glucose that are overweight or obese
J Am Coll Nutr, 2009, 28(1), 16-21
Cinnamomum, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
199 Jenkinson, C.M.; Doherty, M.; Avery, A.J.; Read, A.; Taylor, M.A.; Sach, T.H.; Silcocks, P.; Muir, K.R.
Effects of dietary intervention and quadriceps strenghtening exercises on pain and function in overweight people with knee pain
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2009, 339, b3170; (1-10)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Nutrition/diet, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Strength training
200 Barton, G.R.; Sach, T.H.; Jenkinson, C.; Doherty, M.; Avery, A.J.; Muir, K.R.
Lifestyle interventions for knee pain in overweight and obese adults aged > 45
Economic evaluation of randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2009, 339, b2273; (1-6)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Nutrition/diet, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Cost-effectiveness, Strength training