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1 Iwao, M.; Kajiyama, S.; Mori, H.; Oogaki, K.
Effects of Qigong Walking on Diabetic Patients
A Pilot Study
J Altern Complement Med, 1999, 5(4), 353-358
Diabetes mellitus, Experiment, Basic Research, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Human, Non-randomized trial, Qi Gong, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2 Tesfaye, S.; Watt, J.; Benbow, S.J.; Pang, K.A.; Miles, J.; MacFarlane, I.A.
Electrical spinal-cord stimulation for painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Lancet, 1996, 348, 1698-1701
Diabetes mellitus, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases
3 Nomura, S.; Hattori, N.; Sakakibara, I.; Fukuhara, S.
Effects of Saiko-ka-ryukotsu-borei-to in patients with hyperlipidemia
Phytomed, 2001, 8(3), 165-173
Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Saiko-ka-ryukotsu-borei-to, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Japanese medicine
4 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
5 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
6 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
7 Velussi, M.; Cernigoi, A.M.; Monte, A. de; Dapas, F.; Caffau, C.; Zilli, M.
Long-term (12 months) treatment with an anti-oxidant drug (silymarin) is effective on hyperinsulinemia, exogenous insulin need and malondialdehyde levels in cirrhotic diabetic patients
J Hepatol, 1997, 26(4), 871-879
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver cirrhosis, Gastrointestinal tract, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, milk thistle, Metabolic diseases
8 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
9 Bordia, A.; Verma, S.K.; Srivastava, K.C.
Effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc) and fenugreek (trigonella foenumgraecum L) on blood lipids, blood sugar, and platelet aggregation in patients with coronary artery disease
Prostagland Leukotr Essent Fatty Acids, 1997, 56, 379-384
Angina pectoris, Ayurveda, Diabetes mellitus, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Metabolic diseases, Trifolium, fenugreek, ginger
10 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
11 Jain, R.C.; Sachdey, K.N.; Kaushal, S.S.
Effect of onion ingestion on serum triglycerides, betalipoproteincholesterol and phospholipids in alimentary lipaemia
J Assoc Phys Ind, 1973, 21(4), 357-360
Allium, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, 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 Menon, I.S.; Kendal, R.V.; Dewar, H.A.; Newell, D.J.
Effect of onion on blood fibrinolytic activity
BMJ, 1968, 3, 351-352
Allium, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Prevention, Metabolic diseases
20 Sainani, G.S.; Desai, D.B.; More, K.N.
Onion, garlic and atherosclerosis
Lancet, 1976, 2, 275-276
Allium, Allium sativum, Arteriosclerosis, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases
21 Gadkari, J.; Joshi, V.
Effect of ingestion of raw garlic on serum cholesterol level, clotting time and fibrinolytic activity in normal subjects
J Postgrad Med, 1991, 37(3), 128-131
Allium sativum, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Thrombosis
22 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
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 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
27 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
28 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
29 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
30 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
31 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
32 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
33 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
34 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
35 Chaya, M.S.; Kurpad, A.V.; Nagendra, H.R.; Nagarathna, R.
The effect of long term combined yoga practice on the basal metabolic rate of healthy adults
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2006, 6, 28
Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
36 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
37 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
38 Beer, A.M.; Wiebelitz, K.R.; Schmidt-Gayk, H.
Lycopus europaeus (Gypsywort)
Effects on the thyroidal parameters and symptoms associated with thyroid function
Phytomed, 2008, 15(1-2), 16-22
Hypothyreodism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lycopus, Gipsy Wort., Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
39 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
40 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
41 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
42 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
43 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
44 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
45 Lan, C.; Su, T.C.; Chen, S.Y.; Lai, J.S.
Effect of T'ai chi chuan training on cardiovascular risk factors in dyslipidemic patients
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(7), 813-819
Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
46 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
47 Pomposelli, R.; Piasere, V.; Andreoni, C.; Costini, G.; Tonini, E.; Spalluzzi, A.; Rossi, D.; Quarenghi, C.; Zanolin, M.E.; Bellavite, P.
Observational study of homeopathic and conventional therapies in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy
Homeopathy, 2009, 98(1), 17-25
Diabetes mellitus, Homeopathy, Clinical homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
48 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
49 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
50 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
51 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
52 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
53 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
54 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
55 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
56 Steiniger, J.; Schneider, A.; Bergemann, S.; Boschmann, M.; Janietz, K.
Einfluss von therapeutischem Fasten und Ausdauertraining auf den Energiestoffwechsel und die körperliche Leistungsfähigkeit Adipöser
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2009, 16(6), 383-390
Exercise therapy, Buchinger, Fasting, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Physiology, Metabolic diseases
57 Morais, E.C. de; Stefanuto, A.; Klein, G.A.; Boaventura, B.C.; Andrade, F. de; Wazlawik, E.; Di Pietro, P.F.; Maraschin, M.; Silva, E.L. da
Consumption of yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) improves serum lipid parameters in healthy dyslipidemic subjects and provides an additional LDL-cholesterol reduction in individuals on statin therapy
J Agric Food Chem, 2009, 57(18), 8316-8324
Hypercholesterolemia, Ilex, Ilex paraguariensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
58 Waheed, A.; Miana, G.A.; Ahmad, S.I.
Clinical investigation of hypoglycemic effect of seeds of Azadirachta indica in type-2 (NIDDM) diabetes mellitus
Pak J Pharm Sci, 2006, 19(4), 322-325
Azadirachta indica, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
59 Sartore, G.; Reitano, R.; Barison, A.; Magnanini, P.; Cosma, C.; Burlina, S.; Manzato, E.; Fedele, D.; Lapolla, A.
The effects of psyllium on lipoproteins in type II diabetic patients
Eur J Clin Nutr, 2009, 63, 1269-1271
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Plantago, Plantago ovata, Metabolic diseases
60 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
61 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
62 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
63 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
64 Fernandez-Real, J.M.; Lopez-Bermejo, A.; Ricart, W.
Iron stores, blood donation, and insulin sensitivity and secretion
Clin Chem, 2005, 51(7), 1201-1205
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Diabetes mellitus, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
65 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
66 Mereles, D.; Buss, S.J.; Hardt, S.E.; Hunstein, W.; Katus, H.A.
Effects of the main green tea polyphenol epigallocatechin-3-gallate on cardiac involvement in patients with AL amyloidosis
Clin Res Cardiol, 2010, 99(8), 483-490
Amyloidose, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiomyopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
67 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
68 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
69 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
70 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
71 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
72 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
73 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)
74 Chien, L.W.; Lin, M.H.; Chung, H.Y.; Liu, C.F.
Transcutaneous electrical stimulation of acupoints changes body composition and heart rate variability in postmenopausal women with obesity
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 862121; (1-7)
Electrotherapy, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Overweight
75 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
76 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
77 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
78 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
79 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
80 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
81 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
82 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
83 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
84 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
85 Al-Khawari, M.; Al-Ruwayeh, A; Al-Doub, K.; Allgrove, J.
Adolescents on basal-bolus insulin can fast during Ramadan
Pediatr Diabetes, 2010, 11(2), 96-100
Diabetes mellitus, Fasting, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Pediatrics, Metabolic diseases, Religiöses Fasten, Ramadan
86 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
87 Rungreangkulkij, S.; Wongtakee, W.; Thongyot, S.
Buddhist group therapy for diabetes patients with depressive symptoms
Arch Psychiatr Nurs, 2011, 25(3), 195-205
Depression, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Metabolic diseases
88 Rebello, S.A.; Chen, C.H.; Naidoo, N.; Xu, W.; Lee, J.; Chia, K.S.; Tai, E.S.; Dam, R.M. van
Coffee and tea consumption in relation to inflammation and basal glucose metabolism in multi-ethnic Asian population
A cross-sectional study
Nutrition J, 2011, 10, 61; (1-10)
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffea, Diabetes mellitus, Inflammation, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
89 Chen, T.S.; Liou, S.Y.; Wu, H.C.; Tsai, F.J.; Tsai, C.H.; Huang, C.Y.; Chang, Y.L.
Efficacy of Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate and Amla (Emblica officinalis) extract for the treatment of diabetic-uremic patients
J Med Food, 2011, 14(7-8), 718-723
Diabetes mellitus, Indian gooseberry, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Uremia
90 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
91 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
92 Göschke, H.; Stahl, M.; Thölen, H.
Nitrogen loss in normal and obese subjects during total fast
Klin Wschr, 1975, 53(13), 605-610
Fasting, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
93 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
94 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
95 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
96 Hegde, S.V.; Adhikari, P.; Kotjan, S.; Pinto, V.J.; D'Souza, S.; D'Souza, V.
Effect of 3-Month yoga on oxidative stress in type 2 diabetes with or without complications
A controlled clinical trial
Diabetes Care, 2011, 34(10), 2208-2210
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
97 Al-Hader, A.F.; Abu-Farsakh, N.A.; Khatib, S.Y.; Hasan, Z.A.
The effects of Ramadan fasting on certain biochemical parameters in normal subjects and in type II diabetic patients
Ann Saudi Med, 1994, 14(2), 139-141
Biochemistry, Diabetes mellitus, Fasting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Physiology, Metabolic diseases, Religiöses Fasten, Ramadan
98 Zare, A.; Hajhashemi, M.; Hassan, Z.M.; Zarrin, S.; Pourpak, Z.; Moin, M.; Salarilak, S.; Masudi, S.; Shahabi, S.
Effect of Ramadan fasting on serum heat shock protein 70 and serum lipid profile
Singapore Med J, 2011, 52(7), 491-495
Andrology, Observational trial, Fasting, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Religiöses Fasten, Ramadan
99 Maislos, M.; Abou-Rabiah, Y.; Zuili, I.; Iordash, S.; Shany, S.
Gorging and plasma HDL-cholesterol
The Ramadan model
Eur J Clin Nutr, 1998, 52, 127-130
Fasting, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Religiöses Fasten, Ramadan
100 Bay, R.; Bay, F.
Combined therapy using acupupressure therapy, hypnotherapy, and transcendental meditation versus placebo in type 2 diabetes
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2011, 4(3), 183-186
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Transzendentale Meditation