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1 Ernst, E.
Acupuncture/Acupressure for weight reduction?
A systematic review
Wien Klin Wochenschr, 1997, 109(2), 60-62
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
2 Warshafsky, S.; Kamer, R.S.; Sivak, S.L.
Effect of Garlic on Total Serum Cholesterol
A Meta-analysis
Ann Intern Med, 1993, 119, 599-605
Allium, Allium sativum, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
3 Silagy, C.A.; Neil, A.
Garlic as a lipid lowering agent
A meta-analysis
J Royal College Phys London, 1994, 28(1), 39-45
Allium, Allium sativum, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
4 Stevinson, C.; Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
Garlic for treating hypercholesterolemia
A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Ann Intern Med, 2000, 133(6), 420-429
Allium, Allium sativum, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
5 Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
Guar gum for body weight reduction
Meta-analysis of randomized trials
Am J Med, 2001, 110, 724-730
guar gum, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
6 Ahmad, N.; Hassan, M.R.; Halder, H.; Bennoor, K.S.
Effect of Momordica charantia (Karolla) extracts on fasting and postprandial serum glucose levels in NIDDM patients
Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull, 1999, 25, 11-13
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Momordica charantia, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
7 Shapiro, K.; Gong, W.C.
Natural products used for diabetes
J Am Pharm Assoc, 2002, 42, 217-226
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
8 Wolfram, R.M.; Kritz, H.; Efthimiou, Y.; Stomatopoulos, J.; Sinzinger, H.
Effect of prickly pear (Opuntia robusta) on glucose- and lipid-metabolism in non-diabetics with hyperlipidemia
A pilot study
Wien Klin Wochenschr, 2002, 114(19-20), o.A. (Abstract)
Observational trial, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Opuntia, prickly pear, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
9 Somogyi, A.; Ecsedi, G.G.; Blazovics, A.; Miskolczi, K.; Gergely, P.; Feher, J.
Short term treatment of type II hyperlipoproteinaemia with silymarin
Acta Med Hung, 1989, 46(4), 289-295
Observational trial, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, milk thistle, Metabolic diseases
10 Agarwal, R.; Singh, S.P.; Saran, R.K.; Das, S.K.; Asthana, N.S.O.P.; Gupta, P.P.; Nityanand, S.; Dhawan, B.N.; Agarwal, S.S.
Clinical trials of gugulipid
A new hypolipidemic agent of plant origin in primary hyperlipidemia
Ind J Med Res, 1986, 84, 626-634
Ayurveda, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
11 Gopal, K.; Saran, R.K.; Nityanand, S.; Gupta, P.P.; Hasan, M.; Das, S.K.; Agarwal, S.S.
Clinical trials of ethyl acetate extract of gum gugulu (gugulipid) in primary hyperlipedemia
J Assoc Phys Ind, 1986, 34(4), 249-251
Angina pectoris, Ayurveda, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
12 Malhotra, S.C.; Ahuja, M.M.S.; Sundaram, K.R.
Long term clinical studies on the hypolipidaemic effect of Commiphora mukul (Guggulu) and Clofibrate
Ind J Med Res, 1977, 65, 390-395
Ayurveda, Observational trial, Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
13 Sharma, R.D.; Raghuram, T.C.; Sudhakar Rao, N.
Effect of fenugreek seeds on blood glucose and serum lipids in type 1 diabetes
Eur J Clin Nutr, 1990, 44, 301-306
Ayurveda, Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Trifolium, fenugreek
14 Sundaram, V.; Hanna, A.N.; Lubow, G.P.; Koneru, L; Falko, J.M.; Sharma, H.M.
Inhibition of low-density-lipoprotein oxidation by oral herbal mixture MAK 4 and MAK 5 in hyperlipidemic patients
Am J Med Sci, 1997, 314(5), 303-310
Ayurveda, Observational trial, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
15 Agarwal, O.P.
Prevention of Atheromatous Heart Disease
J Vasc Dis, 1985, 36(8), 485-492
Aloe, Arteriosclerosis, Ayurveda, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
16 Soni, K.B.
Effect of oral curcumin administration on serum peroxides and cholesterol levels in human volunteers
Ind J Physiol Pharmacol, 1992, 36(4), 273-275
Observational trial, Curcuma, Curcuma longa, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
17 Steiniger, J.; Schneider, A.; Rohde, J.
Die Vitalität adipöser Patienten nach Gewichtsreduktion durch Fasten
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2003, 10(1), 12-18
Observational trial, Buchinger, Fasting, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases
18 Mathur, K.S.; Khan, M.A.
Hypocholsterolaemic of Bengal gram
A long-term study in man
BMJ, 1968, 1, 30-31
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lathyrus, Lathyrus sativus, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
19 Shekelle, P.G.; Hardy, M.L.; Morton, S.C.; Maglione, M.; Mojiea, W.A.; Suttorp, M.J.; Rhodes, S.L.; Jungvig, L.; Gagné, J.
Efficacy and safety of ephedra and ephedrine for weight loss and athletic performance: a meta-analysis
JAMA, 2003, 289, 1537-1545
Exercise therapy, Ephedra, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Ephedra sinica
20 Yeh, G.Y.; Eisenberg, D.M.; Kaptchuk, T.J.; Phillips, R.S.
Systematic review of herbs and dietary supplements for glycemic control in diabetes
Diabetes Care, 2003, 26, 1277-1294
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
21 Ushiroyama, T.; Yoshida, S.; Tadaki, K.; Ikeda, A.; Ueki, M.
A pilot study of a Kampo formula, EH0202, with intriguing results for menopausal symptoms
J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(2), 397-399
Observational trial, safflower, Cucurbita, pumpkin, EH0202, Gynaecology, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, honeysuckle, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Plantago, plantain, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Japanese medicine
22 Moore, H.; Summerbell, C.; Hooper, L.; Cruickshank, K.; Vyas, A.; Johnstone, P.; Ashton, V.; Kopelman, P.
Dietary advice for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2004, 3CD004097, 1-117 (Internet)
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
23 Rosell, M.S.; Appleby, P.N.; Spencer, E.A.; Key, T.J.
Soy intake and blood cholesterol concentrations
A cross-sectional study of 1033 pre- and postmenopausal women in the Oxford arm of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition
Am J Clin Nutr, 2004, 80, 1391-1396
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases
24 Bijlani, R.L.; Vempati, R.P.; Yadav, R.K.; Ray, R.B.; Gupta, V.; Sharma, R.; Mehta, N.; Mahapatra, S.C.
A brief but comprehensive lifestyle education program based on yoga reduces risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(2), 267-274
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Lifestyle modification, Meditation, Psychology/psychotherapy, Metabolic diseases, Behavioural therapy, Yoga
25 Lupattelli, G.; Marchesi, S., Lombardini, R.; Roscini, A.R.; Trinca, F.; Gemelli, F.; Vaudo, G.; Mannarino, E.
Artichoke juice improves endothelial function in hyperlipemia
Life Sci, 2004, 76, 775-782
Observational trial, Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
26 Pittler, M.H.; Schmidt, K.; Ernst, E.
Adverse events of herbal food supplements for body weight reduction
Systematic review
Obes Rev, 2005, 6, 93-111
guar gum, Ephedra, Nutrition/diet, Garcinia, garcinia hanbury, Guarana, Ilex, Ilex paraguariensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Pausinystalia yohimbe, Phytomedicine, Plantago, Plantago afra, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Overweight, Adverse effect, Ephedra sinica
27 Moser, H.W.; Raymond, G.V.; Lu, S.-E.; Muenz, L.R.; Moser, A.B.; Xu, J.; Jones, R.O.; Loes, D.J.; Melhem, E.R.; Dubey, P.; Bezman, L.; Brereton, H.; Odone, A.
Follow-up of 89 asymptomatic patients with adrenoleukodystrophy treated with Lorenzo's oil
Arch Neurol, 2005, 62, 1073-1080
Adrenoleucodystrophy, Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oil, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
28 Ulbricht, C.; Basch, E.; Szapary, P.; Hammerness, P.; Axentsev, S.; Boon, H.; Kroll, D.; Garraway, L.; Vora, M.; Woods, J.
Guggul for hyperlipidemia
A review by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration
Complement Ther Med, 2005, 13(4), 279-290
Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
29 Cicero, A.F.; Brancaleoni, M.; Laghi, L.; Donati, F.; Mino, M.
Antihyperlipidaemic effect of a Monascus purpureus brand dietary supplement on a large sample of subjects at low risk for cardiovascular disease: A pilot study.
Complement Ther Med, 2005, 13(4), 273-278
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, red yeast rice, Dietary supplementation, Metabolic diseases
30 Dolce, Filho R.
Homeopathic approach in the treatment of patients with mental disability
Homeopathy, 2006, 95(1), 31-44
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Anaemia, Observational trial, Blood/Lymphatic system, Borax, Camphora, Case report, Ferrum, Intellectual disability, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Medorrhinum, Nervous system, Parodontitis, Practice, Mental diseases, Metabolic diseases, Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, Dental diseases
31 Klein, W.W.; Brandt, D.; Pavek, P.
Effekt von K-Strophanthin auf Hämodynamik und Stoffwechsel des koronarkranken Herzens in Ruhe und während frequenzinduzierter Angina pectoris
Verh Dt Ges Inn Med, 1977, 83, 1646-1650
Angina pectoris, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Strophantus
32 Sittig, H.
Über Operationsvorbereitung der Thyreotoxikosen und des Morbus Basedow mit pflanzlichen Wirkstoffen
Aus unserer Arbeit, 1955, 1(10), 12-13
Basedow's disease, Observational trial, Surgery, Hyperthyreodism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lycopodium, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
33 Hino, A.; Adachi, H.; Enomoto, M.; Furuki, K.; Shigetoh, Y.; Ohtsuka, M.; Kumagae, S.I.; Hirai, Y.; Jalaldin, A.; Satoh, A.; Imaizumi, T.
Habitual coffee but not green tea consumption is inversely associated with metabolic syndrome
An epidemiological study in a general Japanese population
Diabetes Res Clin Pract, 2006, 76(3), 383-389
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffea, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
34 Iso, H.; Date, C.; Wakai, K.; Fukui, M.; Tamakoshi, A.
The relationship between green tea and total caffeine intake and risk for self-reported type 2 diabetes among Japanese adults
Ann Intern Med, 2006, 144, 554-562
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffea, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Retrospective design, Metabolic diseases, Tea
35 Bidel, S.; Hu, G.; Qiao, Q.; Jousilahti, P.; Antikainen, R.
Coffee consumption and risk of total and cardiovascular mortality among patients with type 2 diabetes
Diabetologia, 2006, 49, 2618-2626
Observational trial, Coffea, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
36 Sankar, D.; Rao, M.R.; Sambandam, G.; Pugalendi, K.V.
A pilot study of open label sesame oil in hypertensive diabetics
J Med Food, 2006, 9, 408-412
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oil, Phytomedicine, Sesamum indicum, Metabolic diseases
37 Xin, L.; Miller, Y.D.; Brown, W.J.
A qualitative review of the role of qigong in the management of diabetes
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(4), 427-433
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
38 Thompson Coon, J.S.; Ernst, E.
Herbs for serum cholesterol reduction
A systematic review
J Fam Pract, 2003, 52(6), 468-478
Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
39 Leach, M.J.
Gymnema sylvestre for Diabetes mellitus
A systematic review
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(9), 977-983
Diabetes mellitus, Gymnema sylvestre, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
40 Innes, K.E.; Vincent, H.K.
The influence of yoga-based programs on risk profiles in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
A systematic review
eCAM, 2007, 4(4), 469-486
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Yoga
41 Hagins, M.; Moore, W.; Rundle, A.
Does practicing hatha yoga satisfy recommendations for intensity of physical activity which improves and maintains health and cardiovascular fitness?
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2007, 7, 40; (1-28)
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physiology, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
42 Torres-Duran, P.V.; Ferreira-Hermosillo, A.; Juarez-Oropeza, M.A.
Antihyperlipemic and antihypertensive effects of Spirulina maxima in an open sample of mexican population
A preliminary report
Lipids Health Dis, 2007, 6, 33; (1-26)
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Spirulina, Spirulina maxima, Metabolic diseases
43 Gokal, R.; Shillito, L.; Maharaj, S.R.
Positive impact of yoga and pranayam on obesity, hypertension, blood sugar, and cholesterol
A pilot assessment
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(10), 1056-1057
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Review (CR), Overweight, Yoga
44 Uehleke, B.; Ortiz, M.; Stange, R.
Cholesterol reduction using psyllium husks
Do gastrointestinal adverse effects limit compliance? Results of a specific observational study
Phytomed, 2008, 15(3), 153-159
Observational trial, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Plantago, Plantago ovata, Metabolic diseases, Adverse effect
45 Uehleke, B.; Ortiz, M.; Stange, R.
Cholesterol reduction using psyllium husks - Do gastrointestinal adverse effects limit compliance?
Results of a specific observational study
Z Phytother, 2008, 29(Suppl 1, Kongressband), S17 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Observational trial, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Plantago, Plantago ovata, Metabolic diseases, Adverse effect
46 Lee, B.-C.; Kang, S.-I.; Ahn, Y.-M.; Doo, H.-K.; Ahn, S.-Y.
An alternative therapy for Graves' disease
Clinical effects and mechanisms of an herbal remedy
Biol Pharm Bull, 2008, 31(4), 583-587
Angelica, Angelica dahurica, Angelica tenuissima, Basedow's disease, Observational trial, Black cohosh, Cimicifuga foetida, Experiment, Glycyrrhiza, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Basic Research, Chinese medicinal herbs, In vitro, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Human, Phytomedicine, Platycodon, Pueraria, Pueraria thunbergiana, Scutellaria, Scutellaria baicalensis, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
47 Polychronopoulos, E.; Zeimbekis, A.; Kastorini, C.M.; Papairakleous, N.M.; Vlachou, I.; Bountziouka, V.; Panagiotakos, D. B.
Effects of black and green tea consumption on blood glucose levels in non-obese elderly men and women from Mediterranean Islands (MEDIS epidemiological study)
Eur J Nutr, 2008, 47(1), 10-16
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
48 Heusser, P.; Wolf, U.; Vonwiller, H.-M.; Messerli, N.; Laederach-Hofmann, K.
Nutrition with 'light and water'?
In strict isolation for 10 days without food - a critical case study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2008, 15(4), 203-209
Observational trial, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Calorie-free diet, Metabolic diseases
49 Beer, A.-M.; Schmidt-Gayk, H.; Wiebelitz, K.R.
Einfluss von Wolfstrappkraut auf die Schilddrüsenfunktion und schilddrüsenassoziierte Symptome
Z Phytother, 2008, 29(4), 162-168
Observational trial, Hyperthyreodism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lycopus, Gipsy Wort., Phytomedicine, Thyroid, Metabolic diseases
50 Cho, S.-H.; Lee, J.-S.; Thabane, L.; Lee, J.
Acupuncture for obesity
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Int J Obes, 2009, 33, 183-196
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
51 Benavides, S.; Caballero, J.
Ashtanga yoga for children and adolescents for weight management and psychological well being
An uncontrolled open pilot study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2009, 15(2), 110-114
Anxiety, Observational trial, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Yoga
52 O'Brien, K.A.; Abbas, E.; Zhang, J.; Guo, Z.X.; Luo, R.; Bensoussan, A.; Komesaroff, P.A.
An investigation into the reliability of Chinese medicine diagnosis according to Eight Guiding Principles and Zang-Fu Theory in Australians with hypercholesterolemia
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(3), 259-266
Observational trial, Diagnostics, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
53 Münstedt, K.; Henschel, M.; Hauenschild, A.; Georgi, R. von
Royal jelly increases high density lipoprotein levels but in older patients only
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(4), 329-330
Apitherapy, Observational trial, Gelee royale, Geriatrics, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases
54 Song, R.; Ahn, S.; Roberts, B.L.; Lee, E.O.; Ahn, Y.H.
Adhering to a t'ai chi program to improve glucose control and quality of life for individuals with type 2 diabetes
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(6), 627-632
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
55 Belcaro, G.; Cesarone, M.; Silvia, E.; Ledda, A.; Stuard, S.; Vinciguerra, G.; Dougall, M.; Cornelli, U.; Hastings, C.; Schönlau, F.
Daily consumption of Reliv Glucaffect TM for 8 weeks significantly lowered blood glucose and body weight in 50 subjects
Phytother Res, 2009, 23, 1673-1677
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
56 O'Brien, K.A.; Abbas, E.; Zhang, J.; Guo, Z.X.; Luo, R.; Bensoussan, A.; Komesaroff, P.A.
Understanding the reliability of diagnostic variables in a chinese medicine examination
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(7), 727-734
Observational trial, Diagnostics, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
57 Lee, M.S.; Chen, K.W.; Choi, T.Y.; Ernst, E.
Qigong for type 2 diabetes care
A systematic review
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(4), 236-242
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
58 Chen, H.N.; Lin, J.G.; Ying, L.C.; Huang, C.C.; Lin, C.H.
The therapeutic depth of abdominal acupuncture points approaches the safe depth in overweight and in older children
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(9), 1033-1037
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
59 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
60 Kassaian, N.; Azadbakht, L.; Forghani, B.; Amini, M.
Effect of fenugreek seeds on blood glucose and lipid profiles in type 2 diabetic patients
Int J Vitam Nutr Res, 2009, 79(1), 34-39
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Trifolium, fenugreek
61 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
62 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
63 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
64 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
65 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
66 Fa-lin, Z.; Zhen-yu, W.; Yan, H.; Tao, Z.; Kang, L.
Efficacy of blackcurrant oil soft capsule, a Chinese herbal drug, in hyperlipidemia treatment
Phytother Res, 2010, 24(S2), S209-S213
Observational trial, Chinese medicinal herbs, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Ribes, black currant, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
67 Beever, R.
The effects of repeated thermal therapy on quality of life in patients with type II diabetes mellitus
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(6), 677-681
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Thermotherapy
68 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
69 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
70 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
71 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
72 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
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Chinese herbal medicines for hyperthyroidism
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74 Swami, G.; Singh, S.; Singh, K.P.; Gupta, M.
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Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Gynaecology, Hypothyreodism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lung, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
75 Jalali-Khanabadi, B.A.; Mozaffari-Khosravi, H.; Parsaeyan, N.
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Andrology, Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Prunus, Prunus dulcis, Metabolic diseases
76 Dalen, J.; Smith, B.W.; Shelley, B.M.; Sloan, A.L.; Leahigh, L.; Begay, D.
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Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
77 Marnewick, J.L.; Rautenbach, F.; Venter, I.; Neethling, H.; Blackhurst, D.M.; Wolmarans, P.; Macharia, M.
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Aspalathus linearis, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
78 Zhuo, D.; Shephard, R.J.; Plyley, M.J.; Davis, G.M.
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Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
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Occupational health, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
80 Liang, F.; Koya, D.
Acupuncture: is it effective for treatment of insulin resistance?
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Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR)
81 Hasani-Ranjbar, S.; Nayebi, N.; Moradi, L.; Mehri, A.; Larijani, b.; Abdollahi, M.
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Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
82 Kastorini, C.M.; Milionis, H.J.; Esposito, K.; Giugliano, D.; Goudevenos, J.A.; Panagiotakos, D.B.
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Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, Meta-analysis, Metabolic syndrome, Metabolic diseases
83 Liu, Z.M.; Chen, Y.M.; Ho, S.C.
Effects of soy intake on glycemic control
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Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
84 Oberg, E.B.; Bradley, R.D.; Allen, J.; McCrory, M.A.
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Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases
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Dietary intake of free-living elderly in northern Greece
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Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases
86 Mohan, V.; Poongothai, S.; Pitchumoni, C.S.
Oral pancreatic enzyme therapy in the control of diabetes mellitus in tropical calculous pancreatitis
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Observational trial, Diabetes insipidus, Enzyme therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Pancreatitis, Metabolic diseases
87 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
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Observational trial, Enzyme therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Metabolic diseases
88 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
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Observational trial, Enzyme therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Mucoviscidosis
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Efficacy of oral pancreatic enzyme therapy for the treatment of fat malabsorption in HIV-infected patients
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Observational trial, Enzyme therapy, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases
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Andrology, Observational trial, Fasting, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Religiöses Fasten, Ramadan
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Food intake and high density lipoprotein cholesterol levels changes during ramadan fasting in healthy young subjects
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Fasting, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Religiöses Fasten, Ramadan
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Body composition and energy metabolism in resting and exercising muslims during ramadan fast
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Observational trial, Fasting, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physiology, Metabolic diseases, Religiöses Fasten, Ramadan
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Fasting during Ramadan induces a marked increase in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and decrease in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
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Andrology, Observational trial, Fasting, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physiology, Metabolic diseases, Religiöses Fasten, Ramadan
95 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
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Observational trial, Euterpe, Euterpe oleracea, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
96 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
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Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
97 Chen, W.; Luo, Y.F.; Liu, J.P.
Topical herbal medicine for treatment of diabetic peripheral neruopathy
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
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Diabetes mellitus, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
98 Singh, P.; Sing, B.; Dave, R.; Udainiya, R.
The impact of yoga upon female patients suffering from hypothyroidism
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Observational trial, Gynaecology, Hypothyreodism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
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Chinese herbal medicines for hypercholesterolemia
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Chinese medicinal herbs, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
100 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
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Acupuncture, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight