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201 Amita, S.; Prabhakar, S.; Manoj, I.; Harminder, S.; Pavan, T.
Effect of yoga-nidra on blood glucose level in diabetic patients
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol, 2009, 53(1), 97-101
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
202 Wider, B.; Pittler, M.H.; Thompson-Coon, J.; Ernst, E.
Artichoke leaf extract for treating hypercholesterolaemia (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2009, 3(CD003335), 1-27
Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
203 Banel, D.K.; Hu, F.B.
Effects of walnut consumption on blood lipids and other cardiovascular risk factors
A meta-analysis and systematic review
Am J Clin Nutr, 2009, 90(1), 56-63
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Juglans, walnut, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
204 Nedrow, A.; Elmers, P.; Zwickey, H.; Purnell, J.
A controlled-feeding feasibility study of the anti-inflammatory diet in insulin-resistent subjects
Eur J Integr Med, 2009, 1(4), 185-186 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Diabetes mellitus, Diet, Inflammation, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
205 Houschyar, K.; Lüdtke, R.; Rampp, T.; Dobos, G.; Michalsen, A.
Phlebotomy (bloodletting) in patients with metabolic syndrome
A randomized controlled trial
Eur J Integr Med, 2009, 1(4), 187-188 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
206 Lukaszuk, J.M.; Schultz, T.M.; Prawitz, A.D.; Hofmann, E.
Effects of R-alpha lipoic acid on HbA1c, lipids and blood pressure in type-2 diabetics
A preliminary study
J Complement Integr Med, 2009, 6(1), 32; (1-14)
Alpha-Liponsäure, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
207 Huxley, R.; Lee, C.M.Y.; Barzi, F.; Timmermeister, L.; Czernichow, S.; Perkovic, V.; Grobbee, D.E.; Batty, D.
Coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and tea consumption in relation to incident type 2 Diabetes mellitus
Arch Intern Med, 2009, 169(22), 2053-2063
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffea, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
208 Mensink, R.; Zock, P.; Kester,
Effects of dietary fatty acids and carbohydrates on the ratio of serum total to HDL cholesterol and on serum lipids and apolipoproteins
A meta-analysis of 60 controlled trials
Am J Clin Nutr, 2003, 77(5), 1146-1155
Arteriosclerosis, Brassica, Brassica napus, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Helianthus, sunflower, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meta-analysis, Oil, olive, green, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Olea
209 Udani, J.K.; Singh, B.B.; Barrett, M.L.; Singh, V.J.
Evaluation of Mangosteen juice blend on biomarkers of inflammation in obese subjects
A pilot, dose finding study
Nutrition J, 2009, 8, 48; (1-7)
Inflammation, Obesitiy, Garcinia, Garcinia mangostana, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
210 Hursel, R.; Viechtbauer, W.; Westerterp-Plantenga, M.S.
The effects of green tea on weight loss and weight maintenance
A meta-analysis
Int J Obes, 2009, 33, 956-961
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
211 Hasani-Ranjbar, S.; Nayebi, N.; Larijani, B.; Abdollahi, M.
A systematic review of the efficacy and safety of herbal medicines used in the treatment of obesity
World J Gastroenterol, 2009, 15(25), 3073-3085
Obesitiy, Basic Research, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
212 Thakur, G.; Mitra, A.; Pal, K.; Rousseau, D.
Effect of flaxseed gum on reduction of blood glucose and cholesterol in type 2 diabetic patients
Int J Food Sci Nutr, 2009, 60(S6), 126-136
Diabetes mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linum usitatissimum, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
213 Ma, Y.; Yanchou, V.; Millet, J.; Dutta, S.; Doughty, K.; Treu, J.A.; Katz, D.L.
Effects of walnut consumption on endothelial function in type 2 diabetic subjects
A randomized controlled crossover trial
Diabetes Care, 2010, 33(2), 227-232
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Juglans, walnut, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
214 Yazaki, Y.; Faridi, Z.; Ma, Y.; Ali, A.; Northrup, V.; Njike, V.Y.; Liberti, L.; Katz, D.L.
A pilot study of chromium picolinate for weight loss
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(3), 291-299
Chromium Picolinate, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Trace elements, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
215 Bogt, N.C.W. ter; Bemelmans, W.J.E.; Beltman, F.W.; Broer, J.; Andries, J.; Smit, A.J.; Meer, K. van der
Preventing weight gain
One-year results of a randomized lifestyle intervention
Am J Prev Med, 2009, 37(4), 270-277
Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Prevention, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
216 Cao, H.; Ren, M.; Guo, L.; Shang, H.; Zhang, J.; Song, Y.; Wang, H.; Wang, B.; Li, X.; Hu, J.; Wang, X.; Wang, D.; Chen, J.; Li, S.; Chen, L.
JinQi-Jiangtang tablet, a Chinese patent medicine, for pre-diabetes
A randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2010, 11(1), 27; (1-8)
Diabetes mellitus, Chinese medicinal herbs, JinQi-Jiangtang, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
217 Zhang, C.; Ma, Y.X.; Yan, Y.
Clinical effects of acupuncture for diabetic peripheral neuropathy
J Trad Chin Med, 2010, 30(1), 13-14
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
218 Kadoglou, N.P.E.; Iliadis, F.; Sailer, N.; Athanasiadou, Z.; Vitta, I.; Kapelouzou, A.; Karayannacos, P.E.; Liapis, C.D.; Alevizos, M.; Angelopoulou, N.; Vrabas, I.S.
Exercise training ameliorates the effects of rosiglitzone on traditional and novel cardiovascular risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Metabolism Clin Exp, 2010, 59, 599-607
Exercise therapy, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
219 Anton, S.D.; Martin, C.K.; Han, H.; Coulon, S.; Cefalu, W.T., Geiselman, P.; Williamson, D.A.
Effects of stevia, aspartame, and sucrose on food intake, satiety, and postprandial glucose and insulin levels
Appetite, 2010, 55(1), 37-43
Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physiology, Randomized trial, Saccharum officinarum, Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
220 Tsai, C.H.; Chiu, W.C.; Yang, N.C.; Ouyang, C.M.; Yen, Y.H.
A novel green tea meal replacement formula for weight loss among obese individuals
A randomised controlled clinical trial
Int J Food Sci Nutr, 2009, 60(s6), 1512-159
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
221 Yang, K.; Bernardo, L.M.; Sereika, S.M.; Conroy, M.B.; Balk, J.; Burke, L.E.
Utilization of 3-month yoga program for adults at high risk for type 2 diabetes
A pilot study
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 257891; (1-6)
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
222 Sabaté, J.; Oda, K.; Ros, E.
Nut consumption and blood lipid levels
A pooled analysis of 25 intervention trials
Arch Intern Med, 2010, 170(9), 821-827
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases
223 Gurrola-Diaz, C.M.; Garcia-Lopez, P.M.; Sanchez-Enriquez, S.; Troyo-Sanroman, R.; Andrade-Gonzalez, I.; Gomez-Leyva, J.F.
Effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa extract powder and preventive treatment (diet) on the lipid profiles of patients with metabolic syndrome (MeSy)
Phytomed, 2010, 17(7), 500-505
Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
224 Talati, R.; Sobieraj, D.M.; Makanji, S.S.; Phung, O.J.; Coleman, C.I.
The comparative efficacy of plant sterols and stanols on serum lipids
A systematic review and meta-analysis
J Am Diet Assoc, 2010, 110(5), 719-726
Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
225 Ahn, A.C.; Bennani, T.; Freeman, R.; Hamdy, O.; Kaptchuk, T.J.
Two styles of acupuncture for treating painful diabetic neuropathy
A pilot randomised control trial
Acupunct Med, 2007, 25(1), 11-17
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Japanese medicine
226 Jin, D.M.; Xu, Y.; Geng, D.F.; Yan, T.B.
Effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on symptomatic diabetic peripheral neuropathy
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Diabetes Res Clin Pract, 2010, 89(1), 10-15
Diabetes mellitus, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
227 Kuriyan, R.; Kumar, D.R.; Rajendran, R.; Kurpad, A.V.
An evaluation of the hypolipidemic effect of an extract of Hibiscus Sabdariffa leaves in hyperlipidemic Indians
A double blind, placebo controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2010, 10, 27; (1-8)
Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
228 Elder, C.; Gallison, C.; Lindberg, N.M.; DeBar, L.; Funk, K.; Ritenbaugh, C.; Stevens, V.J.
Randomized trial of Tapas Acupressure Technique for weight loss maintenance
Rationale and study design
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(6), 683-690
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
229 Grant, S.; Chang, D.; Bensoussan, A.; Wong, V
A randomised controlled trial of a Chinese herbal medicine in the treatment of impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) and insulin resistance
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 12 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Diabetes mellitus, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
230 Klupp, N.; Chang, D.; Bensoussan, A.; Kiat, H.
A randomised controlled trial of Ganoderma lucidum for treatment of hyperglycaemia in persons with type II diabetes and metabolic syndrome
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 13 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Cordyceps, Cordyceps sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Ganoderma, Ganoderma lucidum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
231 Aljasir, B.; Bryson, M.; Al-shehri, B.
Yoga practice for the managment of type II diabetes mellitus in adults
A systematic review
eCAM, 2010, 7(4), 399-408
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Yoga
232 Vosough-Ghanbari, S.; Rahimi, R.; Kharabaf, S.; Zeinali, S.; Mohammadirad, A.; Amini, S.; Yasa, N.; Salehnia, A.; Toliat, T.; Nikfar, S.; Larijani, B.; Abdollahi, M.
Effects of Satureja khuzestanica on serum glucose, lipids and markers of oxidative stress in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
A double-blind randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2010, 7(4), 465-470
Diabetes mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Satureja, Satureja khuzestanica, Metabolic diseases
233 Kim, E; Brodsky, M.; Song, M.Y.
Effect of capsaicin injection on weight loss
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 69 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Capsicum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
234 Lin, C.H.; Lin, Y.M.; Liu, C.F.
Electrical acupoint stimulation changes body composition and the meridian systems in postmenopausal women with obesity
Am J Chin Med, 2010, 38(4), 683-694
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
235 Mabborang, E.P.; Yuchongco, L.N.
International clinical study of Power QuickZap and Powertube QuickZap (TENS) as a new mode of therapy in hypertension and diabetes
A randomized controlled trial
o.J., 1-27 (Manuskript)
High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Electrotherapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
236 Chen, M.; Zheng, H.; Yin, L.P.; Xie, C.G.
Is oral administration of chinese herbal medicine effective and safe as an adjunctive therapy for managing diabetic foot ulcers?
A systematic review and meta-analysis
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(8), 889-898
Diabetes mellitus, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
237 Mirmiran, P.; Fazeli, M.R.; Asghari, G.; Shafiee, A.; Azizi, F.
Effect of pomegranate seed oil on hyperlipidaemic subjects
A double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial
Br J Nutr, 2010, 104(3), 402-406
Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oil, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Punica granatum, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
238 Chen, Y.; Hou, M.C.; Hu, N.-Z.; Lo, L.-C.
The jointed usage of conventional medicine and alternative medicine for diabetes in Taiwan
A ten years retrospective study
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 74 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Randomized trial, Retrospective design, Metabolic diseases
239 Arora, E.; Shenoy, S.; Sandhu, J.S.
Effects of resistance training on metabolic profile of adults with type 2 diabetes
Indian J Med Res, 2009, 129(5), 515-519
Exercise therapy, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Walking
240 Voiß, P.
Naturheilkundliche Lebensstilmodifikation bei Mukoviszidose
Eine prospektive randomisierte Pilotstudie
2009, 1-100 (Dissertation)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Mucoviscidosis
241 Brunner-La Rocca, H.P.; Schindler, R.; Schlumpf, M.; Saller, R.; Suter, M.
Effects of the Tibetan herbal preparation PADMA 28 on blood lipids and lipid oxidisability in subjects with mild hypercholesterolaemia
VASA, 2005, 34, 11-17
Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Padma, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Tibetan medicine
242 Fernandez-Real, J.M.; Penarroja, G.; Castro, A.; Garcia-Bragado, F.; Hernandez-Aguado, I.; Ricart, W.
Blood-letting in high-ferritin type 2 diabetes
Effects of insulin sensitivity and beta-cell function
Diabetes, 2002, 51, 1000-1004
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Blood/Lymphatic system, Diabetes mellitus, Haemochromatosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
243 Fernandez-Real, J.M.; Penarroja, G.; Castro, A.; Garcia-Bragado, F.; Lopez-Bermejo, A.; Ricart, W.
Blood letting in high-ferritin type 2 diabetes
Effects on vascular reactivity
Diabetes Care, 2002, 25(12), 2249-2255
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Andrology, Blood/Lymphatic system, Diabetes mellitus, Haemochromatosis, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
244 Mellor, D.D.; Sathyapalan, T.; Kilpatrick, E.S.; Beckett, S.; Atkin, S.L.
High-cocoa polyphenol-rich chocolate improves HDL cholesterol in type 2 diabetes patients
Diabet Med, 2010, 27(11), 1318-1321
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Theobroma cacao
245 Zeng, X.; Yuan, Y.; Wu, T.; Yan, L.; Su, H.
Chinese herbal medicines for hyperthyroidism
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2007, 2(CD005450), 1-53
Chinese medicinal herbs, Hyperthyreodism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
246 Gout, B.; Bourges, C.; Paineau-Dubreuil, S.
Satiereal, a Crocus sativus L extract, reduces snacking and increases satiety in a randomized placebo-controlled study of mildly overweight, healthy women
Nutrition Res, 2010, 30(5), 305-313
Crocus, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
247 Li, Z.; Song, R.; Nguyen, C.; Zerlin, A.; Karp, H.; Naowamondhol, K.; Thames, G.; Gao, K.; Li, L.; Tseng, C.H.; Henning, S.M.; Heber, D.
Pistachio nuts reduce triglycerides and body weight by comparison to refined carbohydrate snack in obese subjects on a 12-week weight loss program
J Am Coll Nutr, 2010, 29(3), 198-203
Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, pistachio, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
248 Wien, M.; Bleich, D.; Raghuwanshi, M.; Gould-Forgerite, S.; Gomes, J.; Monahan-Couch, L.; Oda, K.
Almond consumption and cardiovascular risk factors in adults with prediabetes
J Am Coll Nutr, 2010, 29(3), 189-197
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prunus, Prunus dulcis, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
249 Littman, A.J.; Bertram, L.C.; Ceballos, R.; Ulrich, C.M.; Ramaprasad, J.; McGregor, B.; McTieman, A.
Randomized controlled pilot trial of yoga in overweight and obese breast cancer survivors
Effects on quality of life and anthropometric measures
Support Care Cancer, 2012, 20(2), 267-277
Breast cancer, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Yoga
250 Angermeyer, L.; Melchart, D.; Linde, K.
Multifactorial lifestyle interventions in the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Ann Behav Med, 2010, 40(1), 49-64
Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
251 Stendell-Hollis, N.R.; Thomson, C.A.; Thompson, P.A.; Bea, J.W.; Cussler, E.C.; Hakim, I.A.
Green tea improves metabolic biomarkes, not weight or body composition
A pilot study in overweight breast cancer survivors
J Hum Nutr Diet, 2010, 23(6), 590-600
Breast cancer, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
252 Hsieh, C.H.
The effects of auricular acupressure on weight loss and serum lipid levels in overweight adolescents
Am J Chin Med, 2010, 38(4), 675-682
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Hypercholesterolemia, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
253 Liang, F.; Koya, D.
Acupuncture: is it effective for treatment of insulin resistance?
Diabetes Obes Metab, 2010, 12(7), 555-569
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR)
254 Palacka, P.; Kucharska, J.; Murin, J.; Dostalova, K.; Okkelova, A.; Cizova, M.; Waczulikova, I.; Moricova, S.; Gvozdjakova, A.
Complementary therapy in diabetic patients with chronic complications
A pilot study
Bratisl Lek Listy, 2010, 111(4), 205-211
Alpha-Liponsäure, Antioxidants, Coenzyme, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Light therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tokopherol, Vitamins
255 Son, J. van; Nyklicek, I.; Pop, V.J.M.; Pouwer, F.
Testing the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention to reduce emotional distress in outpatients with diabetes (DiaMind)
Design of a randomized controlled trial
BMC Public Health, 2011, 11, 131; (1-11)
Mindfulness meditation, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Stress
256 Hasani-Ranjbar, S.; Nayebi, N.; Moradi, L.; Mehri, A.; Larijani, b.; Abdollahi, M.
The efficacy and safety of herbal medicines used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia
A systematic review
Curr Pharm Des, 2010, 16(26), 2935-2947
Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
257 Basu, A.; Du, M.; Sanchez, K.; Leyva, M.J.; Betts, N.M.; Blevins, S.; Wu, M.; Aston, C.E.; Lyons, T.J.
Green tea minimally affects biomarkers of inflammation in obese subjects with metabolic syndrome
Nutrition, 2011, 27(2), 20-213
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
258 Basu, A.; Sanchez, K.; Leyva, M.J.; Wu, M.; Betts, N.M.; Aston, C.E.; Lyons, T.J.
Green tea supplementation affects body weight, lipids, and lipid peroxidation in obese subjects with metabolic syndrome
J Am Coll Nutr, 2010, 29(1), 31-40
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
259 Eichenberger, P.; Mettler, S.; Arnold, M.; Colombani, P.C.
No effects of three-week consumption of a green tea extract on time trial perfomance in endurance-trained men
Int J Vitam Nutr Res, 2010, 80(1), 54-64
Andrology, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
260 Llaneza, P.; Gonzalez, C.; Fernandez-Inarrea, J.; Alonso, A.; Diaz, F.; Arnott, I.; Ferrer-Barriendos, J.
Soy isoflavones, diet and physical exercise modify serum cytokines in healthy obese postmenopausal women
Phytomed, 2011, 18(4), 245-250
Exercise therapy, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Glycine max, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
261 Kastorini, C.M.; Milionis, H.J.; Esposito, K.; Giugliano, D.; Goudevenos, J.A.; Panagiotakos, D.B.
The effect of mediterranean diet on metabolic syndrome and its components
A meta-analysis of 50 studies and 534,906 individuals
J Am Coll Cardiol, 2011, 57, 1299-1313
Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, Meta-analysis, Metabolic syndrome, Metabolic diseases
262 Castro-Sánchez, A.M.; Lorenzo-Moreno, C.; Matarán-Penarrocha, G.A.; Feriche-Fernández-Castanys, B.; Granados-Gámez, G.; Quesada-Rubio, J.M.
Connective tissue reflex massage for type 2 diabetic patients with peripheral arterial disease
Randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 804321; (1-12)
Occlusive arterial disease, Connective tissue massage, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
263 Jenkins, D.J.A.; Chiavaroli, L.; Wong, J.M.W.; Kendall, C.; Lewis, G.F.; Vidgen, E.; Connelly, P.W.; Leiter, L.A.; Josse, R.G.; Lamarche, B.
Adding monounsaturated fatty acids to a dietary portfolio of cholesterol-lowering foods in hypercholesterolemia
Can Med Assoc J, 2010, 182(18), 1961-1967
Diet, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
264 Liu, Z.M.; Chen, Y.M.; Ho, S.C.
Effects of soy intake on glycemic control
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Am J Clin Nutr, 2011, 93(5), 1092-1101
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
265 Nikooyeh, B.; Neyestani, T.R.; Farvid, M.; Alavi-Majd, H.; Houshiarrad, A.; Kalayi, A.; Shariatzadeh, N.; Gharavi, A.; Heravifard, S.; Tayebinejad, N.; Salekzamani, S.; Zahedirad, M.
Daily consumption of vitamin D- or vitamin D + calcium-fortified yogurt drink improved glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes
A randomized clinical trial
Am J Clin Nutr, 2011, 93(4), 764-771
Calciferol, Calcium, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Yoghurt, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Vitamins, Traditional medicine
266 Paocharoen, V.
The efficacy and side effects of oral Centella asiatica extract for wound healing promotion in diabetic wound patients
J Med Assoc Thai, 2010, 93(Suppl 7), S166-S170
Diabetes mellitus, Hydrocotyle, Hydrocotyle asiatica, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Adverse effect, Wound healing
267 Zubeldia, J.M.; Nabi, H.A.; Jiménez, del Rio, M.; Genovese, J.
Exploring new applications for Rhodiola rosea
Can we improve the quality of life of patients with short-term hypothyroidism induced by hormone withdrawal?
J Med Food, 2010, 13(6), 1287-1292
Depression, Hypothyreodism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rhodiola, Rhodiola rosea, Thyroid cancer, Metabolic diseases
268 Gupta, G.; Sharma, S.; Gupta, N.; Kalra, I.; Kaur, H.
Role of homoeopathic drugs in the inhibition of serum uric acid level in patients of gout
Asian J Hom, 2011, 5(5), 13-28
Arsenicum, Case report, Gout, Homeopathy, Hyperuricemia, Lachesis, Lycopodium, Practice, Rhus, Rhus toxicodendron, Metabolic diseases
269 Sun, G.C.; Lovejoy, J.C.; Putiri, A.L.; Gillham, S.; Sasagawa, M.; Bradley, R.
Qigong as a complementary therapy to reduce stress and improve glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes
Int J Behav Med, 2010, 17(Suppl. 1), S272-S273 (Abstract)
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
270 Li, F.I.; Deng, H.; Wang, H.; Xu, R.; Chen, J.; Wang, Y.; Li, X.; Fan, B.; Li, B.
Effects of external application of Chinese medicine on diabetic ulcers and the expressions of beta-catenin, c-myc and K6
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(4), 261-266
Diabetes mellitus, Ulcer, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
271 Chai, S.C.; Hooshmand, S.; Saadat, R.L.; Arjmandi, B.H.
Daily apple consumption promotes cardiovascular health in postmenopausal women
FASEB J, 2011, 25(Suppl.), 971.10 (Abstract)
Arteriosclerosis, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Malus, apple, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
272 Carroccio, A.; Iacono, G.; Montalto, G.; Cavataio, F.; Lorello, D.; Greco, L.; Soresi, M.; Notarbartolo, A.
Pancreatic enzyme therapy in childhood celiac disease
A double-blind prospective randomized study
Digest Dis Sci, 1995, 40(12), 2555-2560
Enzyme therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Coeliac disease
273 Grabowski, G.A.; Barton, N.W.; Pastores, G.; Dambrosia, J.M.; Banerjee, T.K.; McKee, M.A.; Parker, C.; Schiffmann, R.; Hill, S.C.; Brady, R.O.
Enzyme therapy in type 1 Gaucher disease
Comparative efficacy of mannose-terminated glucocerebrosidase from natural and recombinant sources
Ann Intern Med, 1995, 122(1), 33-39
Enzyme therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
274 Cornell, H.J.; Macrae, F.A.; Melny, J.; Pizzey, C.J.; Cook, F.; Mason, S.; Bathal, P.S.; Stelmasiak, T.
Enzyme therapy for management of coeliac disease
Scand J Gastroenterol, 2005, 40(11), 1304-1312
Enzyme therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Coeliac disease
275 Di Pierro,F.; Menghi, A.B.; Barreca, A.; Lucarelli, M.; Calandrelli, A.
Greenselect Phytosome as and adjunct to a low-calorie diet for treatment of obesity
A clinical trial
Altern Med Rev, 2009, 14(2), 154-160
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
276 Eichenberger, P.; Colombani, P.C.; Mettler, S.
Effects of 3-week consumption of green tea extracts on whole-body metabolism during cycling exercise in endurance-trained men
Int J Vitam Nutr Res, 2009, 79(1), 24-33
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physiology, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
277 Batista, G. de A.; Cunha, C.L.; Scartezini, M.; Heyde, R. von der; Bitencourt, M.G.; Melo, S.F.
Prospective double-blind crossover study of Camellia sinensis (green tea) in dyslipidemias
Arq Bras Cardiol, 2009, 93(2), 128-134
Arteriosclerosis, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Dyslipidämie, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
278 Thielecke, F.; Rahn, G.; Böhnke, J.; Adams, F.; Birkenfeld, A.L.; Jordan, J.; Boschmann, M.
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate and postgrandial fat oxidation in overweight/obese male volunteers
A pilot study
Eur J Clin Nutr, 2010, 64(7), 704-713
Andrology, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffeinum, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physiology, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
279 Dean, S.; Braakhuis, A.; Paton, C.
The effects of EGCG on fat oxidation and endurance performance in male cyclists
Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab, 2009, 19(6), 624-644
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
280 Brown, A.L.; Lane, J.; Coverly, J.; Stocks, J.; Jackson, S.; Stephen, A.; Bluck, L.; Coward, A.; Hendrickx, H.
Effects of dietary supplementation with the green tea polyphenol epigallocatechin-3-gallate on insulin resistance and associated metabolic risk factors
Randomized controlled trial
Br J Nutr, 2009, 101(6), 886-894
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
281 Hursel, R.; Westerterp-Plantenga, M.S.
Green tea catechin plus caffeine supplementation to a high-protein diet has no additional effect on body weight maintenance after weight loss
Am J Clin Nutr, 2009, 89(3), 822-830
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffeinum, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
282 Phung, O.J.; Baker, W.L.; Matthews, L.J.; Lanosa, M.; Thorne, A.; Coleman, C.I.
Effect of green tea catechins with or without caffeine on anthropometric measures
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Am J Clin Nutr, 2010, 91(1), 73-81
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffeinum, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Tea, Overweight
283 Lerman, R.H.; Minich, D.M.; Darland, G.; Lamb, J.J.; Chang, J.L.; Hsi, A.; Bland, J.S.; Tripp, M.L.
Subjects with elevated LDL cholesterol and metabolic syndrome benefit from supplementation with soy protein, phytosterols, hops rho iso-alpha acids, and Acacia nilotica proanthocyanidins
J Clin Lipidol, 2010, 4(1), 59-68
Acacia, Acacia nilotica, Diet, Nutrition/diet, hop, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, Metabolic syndrome, Dietary supplementation, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
284 Lamine, F.; Bouguerra, R.; Jabrane, J.; Marrakchi, Z.; Ben Rayana, M.C.; Ben Slama, C.; Gaigi, S.
Food intake and high density lipoprotein cholesterol levels changes during ramadan fasting in healthy young subjects
Tunis Med, 2006, 84(10), 647-650
Fasting, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Religiöses Fasten, Ramadan
285 Shuger, S.L.; Barry, V.W.; Sui, X.; McClain, A.; Hand, G.A.; Wilcox, S.; Meriwether, R.A.; Hardin, J.W.; Blair, S.N.
Electronic feedback in a diet- and physical activity-based lifestyle intervention for weight loss
A randomized controlled trial
Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act, 2011, 8(1), 41; (1-8)
Exercise therapy, Biofeedback, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
286 Li, S.; Zhao, J.; Liu, J.; Xiang, F.; Lu, D.; Liu, B.; Xu, J.; Zhang, H.; Zhang, Q.; Li, X.; Yu, R.; Chen, M.; Wang, X.; Wang, Y.; Chen, B.
Prospective randomized controlled study of a Chinese herbal medicine compound Tangzu Yuyang Ointment for chronic diabetic foot ulcers
A preliminary report
J Ethnopharmacol, 2011, 133(2), 543-550
Diabetes mellitus, Ulcer, Skin diseases, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tangzu Yuyang, Traditional Chinese medicine
287 Hsu, C.-H.; Liao, Y.-L.; Lin, S.-C.; Tsai, T.-H.; Huang, C.-J.; Chou, P.
Does supplementation with green tea extract improve insulin resistance in obese type 2 diabetics?
A randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled clinical trial
Altern Med Rev, 2011, 16(2), 157-163
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
288 Gupta, H.; Pawar, D.; Riva, A.; Bombardelli, E.; Morazzoni, P.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate efficacy and tolerability of an optimized botanical combination in the management of patients with primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia
Phytother Res, 2012, 26(2), 265-272
Cholactiv, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oenothera, Oenothera biennis, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Solanum, Solanum lycopersicum, Metabolic diseases, Vitis vinifera, Vitis
289 Ali, A.; Yazaki, Y.; Njike, V.Y.; Ma, Y.; Katz, D.L.
Effect of fruit and vegetable concentrates on endothelial function in metabolic syndrome
A randomized controlled trial
Nutrition J, 2011, 10, 72; (1-8)
Arteries, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
290 Dalli, E.; Colomer, E.; Tormos, M.C.; Cosin-Sales, J.; Milara, J.; Esteban, E.; Saez, G.
Crataegus laevigata decreases neutrophil elastase and has hypolipidemic effect
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Phytomed, 2011, 18(8-9), 769-775
Crataegus, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
291 Bamosa, A.O.; Kaatabi, H.; Lebdaa, F.M.; Elq, A.M.; Al-Sultanb, A.
Effect of Nigella sativa seeds on the glycemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol, 2010, 54(4), 344-354
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nigella sativa, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
292 Chen, W.; Luo, Y.F.; Liu, J.P.
Topical herbal medicine for treatment of diabetic peripheral neruopathy
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2011, 18(3), 134-145
Diabetes mellitus, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
293 Pal, A.; Srivastava, N.; Tiwari, S.; Verma, N.S.; Narain, V.S.; Agrawal, G.G.; Natu, S.M.; Kumar, K.
Effect of yogic practices on lipid profile and body fat composition in patients of coronary artery disease
Complement Ther Med, 2011, 19(3), 122-127
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Yoga
294 Chu, S.-L.; Fu, H.; Yang, J.-X.; Liu, G.-X.; Dou, P.; Zhang, L.; Tu, P.-F.; Wang, X.-M.
A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study of Pu'er tea extract on the regulation of metabolic syndrome
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(7), 492-498
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
295 Jenkins, D.J.A.; Kendall, C.W.C.; Banach, M.S.; Srichaikul, K.; Vidgen, E.; Mitchell, S.; Parker, T.; Nishi, S.; Bashyam, B.; Souza, R. de; Ireland, C.; Josse, R.G.
Nuts as a replacement for carbohydrates in the diabetic diet
Diabetes Care, 2011, 34(8), 1706-1711
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
296 Said, O.; Khalil, K.; Fulder, S.; Marie, Y.; Kassis, E.; Saad, B.
A double blinded- randomized clinical study with "Weighlevel", a combination of four medicinal plants used in Traditiona Greco-Arab and Islamic Medicine
Open Compl Med J, 2010, 2, 1-6
Alchemilla vulgaris, Cuminum cyminum, Ethnomedicine, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mentha, Mentha longifolia, olive, green, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Arabic Medicine, Traditional Islamic Medicine, Overweight, Olea
297 Liu, Z.L.; Liu, J.P.; Zhang, A.L.; Wu, Q.; Ruan, Y.; Lewith, G.; Viscone, D.
Chinese herbal medicines for hypercholesterolemia
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2011, 7(CD008305), 1-111
Chinese medicinal herbs, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
298 Josic, J.; Olsson, A.T.; Wickeberg, J.; Lindstedt, S.; Hlebowicz, J.
Does green tea affect postprandial glucose, insulin and satiety in healthy subjects: a randomized controlled trial
Nutrition J, 2010, 9, (1-8) (Internet)
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
299 Basu, A.; Betts, N.M.; Ortiz, J.; Simmons, B.; Wu, M.; Lyons, T.J.
Low-energy cranberry juice decreases lipid oxidation and increases plasma antioxidant capacity in women with metabolic syndrome
Nutrition Res, 2011, 31(3), 190-196
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Juice/distillate, Metabolic diseases, Vaccinium, cowberry
300 Liu, X.; Miller, Y.D.; Burton, N.W.; Chang, J.H.; Brown, W.J.
Qi-gong mind-body therapy and diabetes control
A randomized controlled trial
Am J Prev Med, 2011, 41(2), 152-158
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine