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101 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
102 Vognild, E.; Elvevoll, E.O.; Brox, J.; Olsen, R.L.; Barstad, H.; Aursand, M.; Österud, B.
Effects of dietary marine oils and olive oil on fatty acid composition, platelet membrane fluidity, platelet responses, and serum lipids in healthy humans
Lipids, 1998, 33(4), 427-436
Blood/Lymphatic system, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Healthy probands, Homespun remedies, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Codliver oil, Oil, Oleum oliva, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional medicine, fish oil
103 Jensen, T.; Stender, S.; Goldstein, K.; Hoelmer, G.; Deckert, T.
Partial normalization by dietary cod-liver oil of increased microvascular albumin leakage in patients with insulin-dependent diabetes and albuminuria
N Engl J Med, 1989, 321(23), 1572-1577
Albuminuria, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Urinary tract, Homespun remedies, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Codliver oil, Dietary supplementation, Oil, Oleum oliva, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional medicine
104 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
105 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
106 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
107 MacKenzie, T.; Leary, L.; Brooks, W.B.
The effect of an extract of green tea and black tea on glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Double-blind randomized study
Metabolism, 2007, 56(10), 1310-1344
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
108 Hur, M.H.; Oh, H.; Lee, M.S.; Kim, C.; Choi, A.-N.
Effects of aromatherapy massage on blood pressure and lipid profile in Korean climacteric women
Int J Neurosci, 2007, 117(9), 1281-1287
Aromatherapy, High blood pressure, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, jessamine, Climacteric, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Manual therapy, Massage, Pelargonium, Pelargonium graveolens, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
109 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
110 Liu, C.F.; Yu, L.F.; Lin, C.H.; Lin, S.C.
Effect of auricular pellet acupressure on antioxidative systems in high-risk diabetes mellitus
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(3), 303-307
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
111 Yeh, C.H.
Effects of ear points' pressing on parameters related to obesity in non-obese healthy and obese volunteers
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(3), 309-314
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
112 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
113 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
114 Francini-Pesenti, F.; Brocadello, F.; Beltramolli, D.; Nardi, M.; Caregaro, L.
Sugar cane policosanol failed to lower plasma cholesterol in primitive, diet-resistant hypercholesterolaemia
A double blind, controlled study
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(2), 61-65
Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Saccharum officinarum, Metabolic diseases
115 Patade, A.; Devareddy, L.; Lucas, E.A.; Korlagunta, K.; Daggy, B.P.; Arjmandi, B.H.
Flaxseed reduces total and LDL cholesterol concentrations in Native American postmenopausal women
J Wom Health, 2008, 17(3), 355-366
Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linum usitatissimum, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
116 Bundy, R.; Walker, A.F.; Middleton, R.W.; Wallis, C.; Simpson, H.C.
Artichoke leaf extract (Cynara scolymus) reduces plasma cholesterol in otherwise healthy hypercholesterolemic adults
A randomized, double blind placebo controlled trial
Phytomed, 2008, 15(9), 668-675
Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
117 Leung, P.C.; Wong, M.W.N.; Wong, W.C.
Limb salvage in extensive diabetic foot ulceration
An extended study using a herbal supplement
Hong Kong Med J, 2008, 14, 29-33
Alisma orientale, Astragalus, Atractylodes, Atractylodes macrocephala, Cornus, Diabetes mellitus, Dioscorea, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Paeonia, Paeonia suffruticosa, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Polygonum, Polygonum multiflorum, Randomized trial, Rehmannia glutinosa, Schizandra, Schizandra chinensis, Smilax, Smilax china, Smilax glabra, Stephania tetrandra, Metabolic diseases, Crural ulcer
118 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
119 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
120 Wang, C.P.; Kao, C.H.; Chen, W.K.; Lo, W.Y.; Hsieh, C.L.
A single-blinded, randomized pilot study evaluating effects of electroacupuncture in diabetic patients with symptoms suggestive of gastroparesis
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(7), 833-839
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, gastroparesis
121 Dallas, C.; Gerbi, A.; Tenca, G.; Juchaux, F.; Bernard, F.X.
Lipolytic effect of a polyphenolic citrus dry extract of red orange, grapefruit, orange (SINETROL) in human body fat adipocytes
Mechanism of action by inhibition of cAMP-phosphodiesterase (PDE)
Phytomed, 2008, 15(10), 783-792
Citrus, Citrus aurantium, Citrus paradisi, Citrus sinensis, Experiment, Obesitiy, Basic Research, Guarana, In vitro, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Human, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Cell biology
122 Bertipaglia de Santana, M.; Mandarino, M.G.; Cardoso, J.R.; Dichi, I.; Dichi, J.B.; Camargo, A.E.; Fabris, B.A.; Rodrigues, R.J.; Fatel, E.C.; Nixdorf, S.L.; Simao, A.N.; Cecchini, R.; Barbosa, D.S.
Association between soy and green tea (Camellia sinensis) diminishes hypercholesterolemia and increases total plasma antioxidant potential in dyslipidemic subjects
Nutrition, 2008, 24(6), 562-568
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
123 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
124 Modaghegh, M.H.; Shahabian, M.; Esmaeili, H.A.; Rajbai, O.; Hosseinzadeh, H.
Safety evaluation of saffron (Crocus sativus) tablets in healthy volunteers
Phytomed, 2008, 15(12), 1032-1037
Crocus, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
125 Hsu, C.H.; Tsai, T.H.; Kao, Y.H.; Hwang, K.C.; Tseng, T.Y.; Chou, P.
Effect of green tea extract on obese women
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Clin Nutr, 2008, 27(3), 363-370
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physiology, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
126 Nohr, L.A.; Rasmussen, L.B.; Straand, J.
Resin from the mukul myrrh tree, guggul, can it be used for treating hypercholesterolemia?
A randomized, controlled study
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(1), 16-22
Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
127 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
128 Chedraui, P.; San Miguel, G.; Hidalgo, L.; Morocho, N.; Ross, S.
Effect of Trifolium pratenses-derived isoflavones on the lipid profile of postmenopausal women with increased body mass index
Gynecol Endocrinol, 2008, 24(11), 620-624
Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Trifolium, Trifolium pratense, Overweight
129 Nourshahi, M.; Ahmadizad, S.; Nikbakht, H.; Heidarnia, M.A.; Ernst, E.
The effects of triple therapy (acupuncture, diet and exercise) on body weight
A randomized, clinical trial
Int J Obes, 2009, 33(5), 583-587
Acupuncture, Exercise therapy, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
130 Alizadeh-Navaei, R.; Roozbeh, F.; Saravi, M.; Pouramir, M.; Jalali, F.; Moghadamnia, A.A.
Investigation of the effect of ginger on the lipid levels
A double blind controlled clinical trial
Saudi Med J, 2008, 29(9), 1280-1284
Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, ginger
131 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
132 Inayat-ur-Rahman; Malik, S.A.; Bashir, M.; Khan, R.; Iqbal, M.
Serum sialic acid changes in non-insulin-dependant diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) patients following bitter melon (Momordica charantia) and rosiglitazone (Avandia) treatment
Phytomed, 2009, 16(5), 401-405
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Momordica charantia, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
133 Jansi, L.B.R.
Effect of oil massage on changes in weight and neurobehavioural response of low birth weight babies
Nurs J India, 2008, 394-395, 256-258
Cocos nucifera, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neonatologie, Nervous system, Oil, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
134 Nagao, T.; Meguro, S.; Hase, T.; Otsuka, K.; Komikado, M.; Tokimitsu, I.; Yamamoto, T.; Yamamoto, K.
A catechin-rich beverage improves obesity and blood glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes
Obesity, 2009, 17(2), 310-317
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
135 Hsu, C.-H.; Wang, C.-J.; Hwang, K.-C.; Lee, T.-Y.; Chou, P.; Chang, H.-H.
The effect of auricular acupuncture in obese women
A randomized controlled trial
J Wom Health, 2009, 18(6), 813-818
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
136 Cornish, S.M.; Chilibeck, P.D.; Paus-Jennsen, L.; Biem, H.J.; Khozani, T.; Senanayake, V.; Vatanparast, H.; Little, J.P.; Whiting, S.J.; Pahwa, P.
A randomized controlled trial of the effects of flaxseed lignan complex on metabolic syndrome composite score and bone mineral in older adults
Appl Physiol Nutr Metab, 2009, 34(2), 89-98
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linum usitatissimum, Metabolic syndrome, Osteoporosis, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
137 Maki, K.C.; Reeves, M.S.; Farmer, M.; Yasunaga, K., Matsuo, N.; Katsuragi, Y.; Komikado, M.; Tokimitsu, I.; Wilder, D.; Jones, F.; Blumberg, J.B.; Cartwright, Y.
Green tea catechin consumption enhances exercise-induced abdominal fat loss in overweight obese adults
J Nutr, 2009, 139, 264-270
Exercise therapy, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
138 Ogawa, H.; Xu, F. H.; Uebaba, K.; Origasa, H.; Kondoh, K.; Mikage, M.
Antioxidative potentiality of a Kampo formulation measured by an ex vivo study
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(3), 267-274
Bufo-tsusho-san, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Japanese medicine
139 Weigensberg, M.J.; Lane, C.J.; Winners, O.; Wright, T.; Nguyen-Rodriguez, S.; Goran, M.I.; Spruijt-Metz, D.
Acute effects of stress-reduction Interactive Guided Imagery(SM) on salivary cortisol in overweight Latino adolescents
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(3), 297-303
Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Stress, Overweight
140 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
141 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
142 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
143 Qidwai, W.; Hamza, H.B.; Qureshi, R.; Gilani, A.
Effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of powdered Nigella sativa (kalonji) seed in capsules on serum lipid levels, blood sugar, blood pressure, and body weight in adults
Results of a randomized, double-blind controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(6), 639-644
Ayurveda, High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nigella sativa, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
144 Jing, A.; Li-Mei, Z.; Yan-Jie, L.; Ben-Zhi, C.; Yong, Z.; Bao-Feng, Y.
A randomized, multicentre, open-label, parallel-group trial to compare the efficacy and safety profile of daming capsule in patients with hypercholesterolemia
Phytother Res, 2009, 23(7), 1039-1042
Cassia, Cassia obtusifolia, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Rheum, Rheum palmatum, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Panax, Panax ginseng
145 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
146 Fallah Huseini, H.; Darvishzadeh, F.; Heshmat, R.; Jafariazar, Z.; Raza, M.; Larijani, B.
The clinical investigation of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad fruit in treatment of type II diabetic patients
A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Phytother Res, 2009, 23(8), 1186-1189
Colocynthis, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
147 Ngondi, J.L.; Etoundi, B.C.; Nyangono, C.B.; Mbofung, C.M.; Oben, J.E.
IGOB131, a novel seed extract of West African plant Irvingia gabonensis, significantly reduces body weight and improves metabolic parameters in overweight humans in a randomized double-blind placebo controlled investigation
Lipids Health Dis, 2009, 8, 7; (1-7)
Irvingia gabonensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
148 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
149 Tong, Y.; Jia, Q.; Sun, Y.; Hou, Z.; Wang, Y.
Acupuncture in the treatment of diabetic bladder dysfunction
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(8), 905-909
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Kidney, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
150 Mozaffari-Khosravi, H.; Jalali-Khanabadi, B.A.; Afkhami-Ardekani, M.; Fatehi, F.
Effects of sour tea (Hibiscus sabdariffa) on lipid profile and lipoproteins in patients with type II diabetes
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(8), 899-903
Diabetes mellitus, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
151 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
152 Udani, J.K.; Singh, B.B.; Barrett, M.L.; Singh, V.J.
Mangosteen juice for the reduction of inflammation in obese subjects
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose finding study
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(7), 811-812 (Abstract)
Inflammation, Garcinia, Garcinia mangostana, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, posology, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
153 Zhang, J.; Marquina, N.; Oxinos, G.; Sau, A.; Ng, D.
Effect of laser acupoint treatment on blood pressure and body weight
A pilot study
J Chiropract Med, 2008, 7(4), 134-139
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
154 Roussel, A.M.; Hininger, I.; Benaraba, R.; Ziegenfuss, T.N.; Anderson, R.A.
Antioxidant effects of a cinnamon extract in people with impaired fasting glucose that are overweight or obese
J Am Coll Nutr, 2009, 28(1), 16-21
Cinnamomum, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
155 Jenkinson, C.M.; Doherty, M.; Avery, A.J.; Read, A.; Taylor, M.A.; Sach, T.H.; Silcocks, P.; Muir, K.R.
Effects of dietary intervention and quadriceps strenghtening exercises on pain and function in overweight people with knee pain
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2009, 339, b3170; (1-10)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Nutrition/diet, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Strength training
156 Barton, G.R.; Sach, T.H.; Jenkinson, C.; Doherty, M.; Avery, A.J.; Muir, K.R.
Lifestyle interventions for knee pain in overweight and obese adults aged > 45
Economic evaluation of randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2009, 339, b2273; (1-6)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Nutrition/diet, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Cost-effectiveness, Strength training
157 Jin, K.K.; Chen, L.; Pan, J.Y.; Li, J.M.; Wang, Y.; Wang, F.Y.
Acupressure therapy inhibits the development of diabetic complications in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(9), 1027-1032
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
158 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
159 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
160 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
161 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
162 Udani, J.K.; Singh, B.B.; Barrett, M.L.; Singh, V.J.
Evaluation of Mangosteen juice blend on biomarkers of inflammation in obese subjects
A pilot, dose finding study
Nutrition J, 2009, 8, 48; (1-7)
Inflammation, Obesitiy, Garcinia, Garcinia mangostana, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
163 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
164 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
165 Thakur, G.; Mitra, A.; Pal, K.; Rousseau, D.
Effect of flaxseed gum on reduction of blood glucose and cholesterol in type 2 diabetic patients
Int J Food Sci Nutr, 2009, 60(S6), 126-136
Diabetes mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linum usitatissimum, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
166 Yazaki, Y.; Faridi, Z.; Ma, Y.; Ali, A.; Northrup, V.; Njike, V.Y.; Liberti, L.; Katz, D.L.
A pilot study of chromium picolinate for weight loss
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(3), 291-299
Chromium Picolinate, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Trace elements, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
167 Zhang, C.; Ma, Y.X.; Yan, Y.
Clinical effects of acupuncture for diabetic peripheral neuropathy
J Trad Chin Med, 2010, 30(1), 13-14
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
168 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
169 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
170 Yang, K.; Bernardo, L.M.; Sereika, S.M.; Conroy, M.B.; Balk, J.; Burke, L.E.
Utilization of 3-month yoga program for adults at high risk for type 2 diabetes
A pilot study
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 257891; (1-6)
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
171 Gurrola-Diaz, C.M.; Garcia-Lopez, P.M.; Sanchez-Enriquez, S.; Troyo-Sanroman, R.; Andrade-Gonzalez, I.; Gomez-Leyva, J.F.
Effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa extract powder and preventive treatment (diet) on the lipid profiles of patients with metabolic syndrome (MeSy)
Phytomed, 2010, 17(7), 500-505
Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
172 Ahn, A.C.; Bennani, T.; Freeman, R.; Hamdy, O.; Kaptchuk, T.J.
Two styles of acupuncture for treating painful diabetic neuropathy
A pilot randomised control trial
Acupunct Med, 2007, 25(1), 11-17
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Japanese medicine
173 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
174 Kuriyan, R.; Kumar, D.R.; Rajendran, R.; Kurpad, A.V.
An evaluation of the hypolipidemic effect of an extract of Hibiscus Sabdariffa leaves in hyperlipidemic Indians
A double blind, placebo controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2010, 10, 27; (1-8)
Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
175 Elder, C.; Gallison, C.; Lindberg, N.M.; DeBar, L.; Funk, K.; Ritenbaugh, C.; Stevens, V.J.
Randomized trial of Tapas Acupressure Technique for weight loss maintenance
Rationale and study design
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(6), 683-690
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
176 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
177 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
178 Vosough-Ghanbari, S.; Rahimi, R.; Kharabaf, S.; Zeinali, S.; Mohammadirad, A.; Amini, S.; Yasa, N.; Salehnia, A.; Toliat, T.; Nikfar, S.; Larijani, B.; Abdollahi, M.
Effects of Satureja khuzestanica on serum glucose, lipids and markers of oxidative stress in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
A double-blind randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2010, 7(4), 465-470
Diabetes mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Satureja, Satureja khuzestanica, Metabolic diseases
179 Lin, C.H.; Lin, Y.M.; Liu, C.F.
Electrical acupoint stimulation changes body composition and the meridian systems in postmenopausal women with obesity
Am J Chin Med, 2010, 38(4), 683-694
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
180 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
181 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
182 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
183 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
184 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
185 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
186 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
187 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
188 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
189 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
190 Zeng, X.; Yuan, Y.; Wu, T.; Yan, L.; Su, H.
Chinese herbal medicines for hyperthyroidism
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2007, 2(CD005450), 1-53
Chinese medicinal herbs, Hyperthyreodism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
191 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
192 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
193 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
194 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
195 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
196 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
197 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
198 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
199 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
200 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