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301 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)
302 Paul, S.
Role of Homoeopathic Medicines in Calcium Deficiency Disorders
Asian J Hom, 2010, 4(2), 31-39
Observational trial, Calcium, Calcium fluoratum, Calcium phosphoricum, Nutrition/diet, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Physiology, Metabolic diseases
303 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
304 Teixeira, E.
The effect of mindfulness meditation on painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy in adults older than 50 years
Holist Nurs Pract, 2010, 24(5), 277-283
Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Metabolic diseases
305 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
306 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
307 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
308 Aramwit, P.; Petcharat, K.; Supasyndh, O.
Efficacy of mulberry leaf tablets in patients with mild dyslipidemia
Phytother Res, 2011, 25(3), 365-369
Observational trial, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Morus, Morus alba, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
309 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
310 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
311 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
312 Sun, Q.; Spiegelman, D.; Dam, R.M. van; Holmes, M.D.; Malik, V.S.; Willett, W.C.; Hu, F.B.
White rice, brown rice, and risk of type 2 diabetes in US men and women
Arch Intern Med, 2010, 170(11), 961-969
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Oryza sativa
313 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
314 Swami, G.; Singh, S.; Singh, K.P.; Gupta, M.
Effect of yoga on pulmonary function tests of hypothyroid patients
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol, 2010, 54(1), 51-56
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Gynaecology, Hypothyreodism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lung, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
315 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
316 Jalali-Khanabadi, B.A.; Mozaffari-Khosravi, H.; Parsaeyan, N.
Effects of almond dietary supplementation on coronary heart disease lipid risk factors and serum lipid oxidation parameters in men with mild hyperlipidemia
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(12), 1279-1283
Andrology, Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Prunus, Prunus dulcis, Metabolic diseases
317 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
318 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
319 Dalen, J.; Smith, B.W.; Shelley, B.M.; Sloan, A.L.; Leahigh, L.; Begay, D.
Pilot study: Mindful Eating and Living (MEAL)
Weight, eating behavior, and psychological outcomes associated with a mindfulness-based intervention for people with obesity
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 18(6), 260-264
Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
320 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
321 Marnewick, J.L.; Rautenbach, F.; Venter, I.; Neethling, H.; Blackhurst, D.M.; Wolmarans, P.; Macharia, M.
Effects of rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) on oxidative stress and biochemical parameters in adult at risk for cardiovascular disease
J Ethnopharmacol, 2011, 133(1), 46-52
Aspalathus linearis, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
322 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
323 Zhuo, D.; Shephard, R.J.; Plyley, M.J.; Davis, G.M.
Cardiorespiratory and metabolic responses during Tai Chi Chuan exercise
Can J Appl Sport Sci, 1984, 9, 7-10
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
324 Thomley, B.S.; Ray, S.H.; Cha, S.S.; Bauer, B.A.
Effects of a brief, comprehensive, yoga-based program on quality of life and biometric measures in an employee population
A pilot study
Explore, 2011, 7(1), 27-29
Occupational health, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
325 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
326 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)
327 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
328 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
329 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
330 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
331 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
332 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
333 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
334 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
335 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
336 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
337 Oberg, E.B.; Bradley, R.D.; Allen, J.; McCrory, M.A.
CAM: Naturopathic dietary interventions for patients with type 2 diabetes
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2011, 17(3), 157-161
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases
338 Grammatikopoulou, M.G.; Papadopoulou, S.K.; Zakas, A.; Mylona, A.; Kapsalis, I.
Dietary intake of free-living elderly in northern Greece
J Nutr Elder, 2006, 26(1-2), 131-146
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases
339 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
340 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
341 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
342 anonymous
Lipoproteinaemia
CCRH Quarterly Bull, 2005, 27(1), 13-22
Observational trial, Homeopathy, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases
343 anonymous
Drug oriented clinical research on Diabetes mellitus
CCRH Quarterly Bull, 2005, 27(4), 8-11
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases
344 Sharma, A.; Oberai, P.
Diabetes mellitus and homoeopathy
CCRH Quarterly Bull, 1998, 20(3&4), 1-5
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Coccinia grandis
345 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
346 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
347 Koh, B.; Kab-Soo, L.; Eui-Ju, L.
A case-control study on the risk factors for obesity across different sasang constitutional types
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 103 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Observational trial, Diagnostics, Ethnomedicine, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Korean Medicine, Sasang
348 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
349 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
350 Mohan, V.; Poongothai, S.; Pitchumoni, C.S.
Oral pancreatic enzyme therapy in the control of diabetes mellitus in tropical calculous pancreatitis
Int J Pancratol, 1998, 24(1), 19-22
Observational trial, Diabetes insipidus, Enzyme therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Pancreatitis, Metabolic diseases
351 Capelle, C.I. van; Beek, N.A. van der; Hagemans, M.L.; Arts, W.F.; Hop, W.C.; Lee, P.; Jaeken, J.; Frohn-Mulder, I.M.; Merkus, P.J., Corzo, D.; Puga, A.C.; Reuser, A.J.; Ploeg, A.T. van der
Effect of enzyme therapy in juvenile patients with Pompe disease
A three-year open-label study
Neuromuscul Disord, 2010, 20(12), 775-782
Observational trial, Enzyme therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Metabolic diseases
352 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
353 Baker, S.S.; Borowitz, D.; Duffy, L.; Fitzpatrick, L.; Gyamfi, J.; Baker, R.D.
Pancreatic enzyme therapy and clinical outcomes in patients with cystic fibrosis
J Pediatr, 2005, 146(2), 189-193
Observational trial, Enzyme therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Mucoviscidosis
354 Carroccio, A.; Guarino, A.; Zuin, G.; Verghi, F.; Berni Canani, R.; Fontana, M.; Bruzzese, E.; Montalto, G.; Notarbartolo, A.
Efficacy of oral pancreatic enzyme therapy for the treatment of fat malabsorption in HIV-infected patients
Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2001, 15(10), 1619-1625
Observational trial, Enzyme therapy, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases
355 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
356 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
357 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
358 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
359 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
360 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
361 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
362 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
363 Ch'ng, S.L.; Cheah, S.H.; Husain, R.; Duncan, M.T.
Effect of altered eating pattern on serum fructosamine
Total protein ratio and plasma glucose level
Ann Acad Med Singapore, 1989, 18(3), 326-327
Andrology, Observational trial, Fasting, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Religiöses Fasten, Ramadan
364 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
365 Nomani, M.Z.A.; Hallak, M.H.; Siddiqui, I.P.
Effects of Ramadan fasting on plasma uric acid and body weight in healthy men
J Am Diet Assoc, 1990, 90(10), 1435-1436
Andrology, Observational trial, Fasting, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physiology, Metabolic diseases, Religiöses Fasten, Ramadan
366 Sweileh, N.; Schnitzler, A.; Hunter, G.R.; Davis, B.
Body composition and energy metabolism in resting and exercising muslims during ramadan fast
J Sports Med Phys Fitness, 1992, 32(2), 156-163
Observational trial, Fasting, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physiology, Metabolic diseases, Religiöses Fasten, Ramadan
367 Adlouni, A.; Ghalim, N.; Benslimane, A.; Lecerf, J.M.; Saile, R.
Fasting during Ramadan induces a marked increase in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and decrease in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
Ann Nutr Metab, 1997, 41(4), 242-249
Andrology, Observational trial, Fasting, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physiology, Metabolic diseases, Religiöses Fasten, Ramadan
368 Basilakis, A.; Kiprouli, K.; Mantzouranis, S.; Konstantinidis, T.; Dionisopoulou, M.; Hackl, J.M.; Balogh, D.
Nutritional study in Greek-Orthodox monasteries
Auswirkung von 40 Tage fasten - Eine Untersuchung in griechisch-orthodoxen Klöstern
Akt Ernaehr Med, 2002, 27, 250-255
Observational trial, Fasting, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physiology, Metabolic diseases
369 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
370 Schmidt, S.
Uncontrolled clinical study of the efficacy of ambulant fasting in patients with osteoarthritis
Eur J Integr Med, 2010, 2(4), 239 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Buchinger, Fasting, Finger arthrosis, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
371 Udani, J.K.; Singh, B.B.; Singh, V.J.; Barrett, M.L.
Effects of Acai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) berry preparation on metabolic parameters in a healthy overweight population
A pilot study
Nutrition J, 2011, 10(1), 45; (1-7)
Observational trial, Euterpe, Euterpe oleracea, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
372 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
373 Pantazis, S.
The cereal food sensitivities in Greek patients seeking help for weight control (WC) and Gastro-Intestinal Symptoms (GIS)
Eur J Integr Med, 2010, 2(4), 253 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Allergies, Observational trial, Assesment, Nutrition/diet, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Food allergy, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Prevalence
374 Mariani, E.; Landoni, G.; Donarini, C.; Oriani, G.; Tancredi, G.; Cassanmagnago, A.
Treatment with anthroposophic remedies to integrate conventional therapy
Observational study on 133 patients admitted to general medical division of an hospital operating with national health service
Eur J Integr Med, 2010, 2(4), 263 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Anthroposophic medicine, Doctor-patient relationship, Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Liver, Gastrointestinal tract, Nervous system, Practice, Metabolic diseases
375 Aziz, K.; Raja, R.J.; Marri, S.M.
Variations in lipid profile during fasting in Ramazan in healthy male adults
J Pak Med Assoc, 1992, 42(10), 242-243
Andrology, Observational trial, Fasting, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Religiöses Fasten, Ramadan
376 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
377 Liu, X.; Miller, Y.D.; Burton, N.W.; Brown, W.J.
A preliminary study of the effects of Tai Chi and Qigong medical exercise on indicators of metabolic syndrome, glycaemic control, health-related quality of life, and psychological health in adults with elevated blood glucose
Brit J Sports Med, 2010, 44(10), 704-709
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
378 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
379 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
380 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
381 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
382 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
383 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
384 Aldemir, M.; Okulu, E.; Naeselioglu, S.; Erel, O.; Kayigil, Ö.
Pistachio diet improves erectile function parameters and serum lipid in patients with erectile dysfunction
Int J Impotence Res, 2011, 23(1), 32-38
Andrology, Observational trial, Diet, Erectile disorder, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, pistachio, Metabolic diseases
385 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
386 Singh, P.; Sing, B.; Dave, R.; Udainiya, R.
The impact of yoga upon female patients suffering from hypothyroidism
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2011, 17(3), 132-134
Observational trial, Gynaecology, Hypothyreodism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
387 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
388 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
389 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
390 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
391 Zhang, H.; Peng, Y.; Liu, Z.; Li, S.; Lv, Z.; Tian, L.; Zhu, J.; Zhao, X.; Chen, M.
Effects of acupuncture therapy on abdominal fat and hepatic fat content in obese children
A magnetic resonance imaging and proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy study
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(5), 413-420
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
392 Martarelli, D.; Cocchioni, M.; Scuri, S.; Pompei, P.
Diaphragmatic breathing reduces postprandial oxidative stress
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(7), 623-628
Breathing therapy, Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Retrospective design, Metabolic diseases
393 Guevara-Arauza, J.C.; Ornelas-Paz, J. de J.; Rosales Mendoza, S.; Soria Guerra, R.E.; Paz Maldonado, L.M.T.; Pimental-Gonzalez, D.J.
Biofunctional activity of tortillas and bars enhanced with nopal
Preliminary assessment of functional effect after intake on the oxidative status in healthy volunteers
Chemistry Central J, 2011, 5, 10; (1-10)
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nopal, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
394 Weickert, M.O.; Roden, M.; Isken, F.; Hoffmann, D.; Nowotny, P.; Osterhoff, M.; Blaut, M.; Alpert, C.; Gögebakan, O.; Bumke-Vogt, C.; Mueller, F.; Machann, J.; Barber, T.M.; Petzke, K.J.; Hierholzer, J.; Hornemann, S.; Kruse, M.; Illner, A.K.; Kohl, A.; Loeffelholz, C.V.; Arafat, A.M.; Möhlig, M.; Pfeiffer, A.F.
Effects of supplemented isoenergetic diets differing in cereal fiber and protein content on insulin sensitivity in overweight humans
Am J Clin Nutr, 2011, 94(2), 459-471
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
395 Rondanelli, M.; Giacosa, A.; Orsini, F.; Opizzi, A.; Villani, S.
Appetite control and glycaemia reduction in overweight subjects treated with a combination of two highly standardized extracts from Phaseolus vulgaris and Cynara scolymus
Phytother Res, 2011, 25(9), 1275-1282
Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phaseolus, Phaseolus vulgaris, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
396 Haouari, M.; Haouari-Oukerro, F.; Sfaxi, A.; Ben Rayana, M.C.; Kâabachi, N.; Mbazâa, A.
How Ramadan fasting affects caloric consumption, body weight, and circadian evolution of cortisol serum levels in young, healthy male volunteers
Horm Metab Res, 2008, 40(8), 575-577
Observational trial, Fasting, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physiology, Metabolic diseases, Religiöses Fasten, Ramadan
397 Párraga, I.; López-Torres, J.; Andrés, F.; Navarro, B.; Campo, J.M. del; García-Reyes, M.; Galdón, M.P.; Lloret, A.; Presioso, J.C.; Rabanales, J.
Effect of plant sterols on the lipid profile of patients with hypercholesterolaemia
Randomised, experimental study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2011, 11, 73; (1-8)
Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
398 Hamid, A.; Parisa, A.; Zhao, B.; Ghayour-Mobarhan, M.; Shima, T.; Rahsepar, A.A.; Nemati, M.; Safarian, M.; Parizadeh, S.M.R.; Darbandi, S.; Darbandi, M.; Mohammadi, M.; Ferns, G.
Effects of auricular acupuncture on anthropometric, lipid profile, inflammatory and immunologic markers
A randomized controlled trial study
Clin Biochem, 2011, 44(13 Suppl.1), S55-S56 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Inflammation, Obesitiy, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
399 Darbandi, M.; Darbani, S.; Owji, A.A.; Mokaram, P.; Mobarhan, M.G.; Abdi, H.; Nematy, M.; Safarian, M.; Parizadeh, M.R.; Abbasi, P.; Zhao, B.; Saberfiroozi, M.; Ferns, G.
The effects of Electro Acupuncture on leptin hormone in Iranian obese and owerweight subjects
Clin Biochem, 2011, 44(13 Suppl.1), S127-S128 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Endocrinology, Obesitiy, Internal medicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight, Leptin
400 Darbandi, S.; Darbandi, M.; Mobarhan, M.G.; Mokaram, P.; Owji, A.A.; Saberfiroozi, M.; Abdi, H.; Nematy, M.; Safarian, M.; Parizadeh, M.R.; Abbasi, P.; Zhao, B.; Ferns, G.
The effects of auricular acupuncture on leptin hormone in Iranian obese and owerweight subjects
Clin Biochem, 2011, 44(13 Suppl.1), S127-S128 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Endocrinology, Obesitiy, Internal medicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight, Leptin