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201 Dolgoff-Kaspar, R.; Baldwin, A.; Johnson M.S.; Edling, N.; Sethi, G.K.
Effect of laughter yoga on mood and heart rate variability in patients awaiting organ transplantation
A pilot study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2012, 18(5), 61-66
Anxiety, Observational trial, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga, Laughter Yoga
202 Wang, Z.; Nie, B.; Li, D.; Zhao, Z.; Han, Y.; Song, H.; Xu, J.; Shan, B.; Lu, J.; Li, K.
Effect of acupuncture in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer disease
A functional MRI study
PLoS ONE, 2012, 7(8), e42730; (1-13)
Acupuncture, Alzheimer's disease, Chemistry, Dementia, FMRI, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Physical Chemistry, Traditional Chinese medicine
203 Dreu, M.J. de; Wilk, A.S. van der; Poppe, E.; Kwakkel, G.; Wegen, E.E. van
Rehabilitation, exercise therapy and music in patients with Parkinson's disease
A meta-analysis of the effects of music-based movement therapy on walking ability, balance and quality of life
Parkinsonism Related Disord, 2012, 18(Suppl 1), S114-S119
Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Music therapy, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Physical therapy, Rehabilitation
204 Campbell, T.S.; Labelle, L.E.; Bacon, S.L.; Faris, P.; Carlson, L.E.
Impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on attention, rumination and resting blood pressure in women with cancer
A waitlist-controlled study
J Behav Med, 2012, 35(3), 262-271
Mindfulness meditation, Anxiety, Depression, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Stress, Vegetative nervous system
205 Gow, A.J.; Bastin, M.E.; Maniega, S.M.; Valdés Hernández, M.C.; Morris, Z.; Murray, C.; Royle, N.A.; Starr, J.M.; Deary, I.J.; Wardlaw, J.M.
Neuroprotective lifestyles and the aging brain
Activity, atrophy, and white matter integrity
Neurology, 2012, 79(17), 1802-1808
Observational trial, Dementia, Brain, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system
206 Tsang, W.W.; Hui-Chan, C.W.; Fu, S.N.
Effects of Tai Chi on pre-landing muscle response latency during stepping down while performing a concurrent mental task in older adults
Eur J Appl Physiol, 2012, 112(7), 2663-2669
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
207 Dayapoglu, N.; Tan, M.
Evaluation of the effect of progressive relaxation exercises on fatigue and sleep quality in patients with multiple sclerosis
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(10), 983-987
Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Progressive muscle relaxation, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders
208 Silverthorne, C.; Khalsa, S.B.; Gueth, R.; Deavilla, N.; Pansini, J.
Respiratory, physical, and psychological benefits of breath-focused yoga for adults with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI)
A brief pilot study report
Int J Yoga Therap, 2012, (22), 47-51
Brain injury, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Yoga
209 Maddali Bongi, S.; Signorini, M.; Bassetti, M.; Del Rosso, A.; Orlandi, M.; De Scisciolo, G.
A manual therapy intervention improves symptoms in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome
A pilot study
Rheumatol Int, 2013, 33(5), 1233-1241
Observational trial, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Mobilisation
210 Chen, Y.S.; Crowley, Z.; Zhou, S.; Cartwright, C.
Effects of 12-week Tai Chi training on soleus H-reflex and muscle strength in older adults
A pilot study
Eur J Appl Physiol, 2012, 112(6), 2363-2368
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Physiology, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
211 Singh, Y.; Sharma, R.; Talwar, A.
Immediate and long-term effects of meditation on acute stress reactivity, cognitive functions, and intelligence
Altern Ther Health Med, 2012, 18(6), 46-53
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Stress
212 Iwasaki, K.; Kosaka, K.; Mori, H.; Okitsu, R.; Furukawa, K.; Manabe, Y.; Yoshita, M.; Kanamori, A.; Ito, N.; Wada, K.; Kitayama, M.; Horiguchi, J.; Yamaguchi, S.; Takayama, S.; Fukuhara, R.; Ouma, S.; Nakano, S.; Hashimoto, M., Kinoshita, T.
Improvement in delusions and hallucinations in patients with dementia with Lewy bodies upon administration of yokukansan, a traditional Japanese medicine
Psychogeriatrics, 2012, 12(4), 235-241
Observational trial, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Traditional Japanese medicine, Yokukansan
213 Wallwork, S.B.; Butler, D.S.; Wilson, D.J.; Moseley, G.L.
Are people who do yoga any better at a motor imagery task than those who do not?
Brit J Sports Med, 2015, 49(2), 123-127
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Pain, Yoga
214 Yoon, J.; Jeon, J.H.; Lee, Y.W.; Cho, C.K.; Kwon, K.R.; Shin, J.E.; Sagar, S.; Wong, R.; Yoo, H.S.
Sweet bee venom pharmacopuncture for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2012, 5(4), 156-165
Acupuncture, Apisinum, Apitherapy, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pharmacopuncture
215 Ahn, S.; Song, R.
Effects of tai chi exercise on glucose control, neuropathy scores, balance, and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes and neuropathy
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(12), 1172-1178
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
216 Amieva, H.; Meillon, C.; Helmer, C.; Barberger-Gateau, P.; Dartigues, J.F.
Ginkgo biloba extract and long-term cognitive decline
A 20-year follow-up population-based study
PLoS ONE, 2013, 8(1), e52755
Observational trial, Dementia, Geriatrics, Ginkgo, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Prevention
217 Suzuki, K.; Uchida, S.; Kimura, T.; Katamura, H.
A large cross-sectional, descriptive study of self-reports after biofield therapy in Japan
Demography, symptomology, and circumstances of treatment administration
Altern Ther Health Med, 2012, 18(4), 38-50
Anxiety, Observational trial, Bioenergetics, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Pain, Vertigo
218 Humphreys, B.K.; Peterson, C.
Comparison of outcomes in neck pain patients with and without dizziness undergoing chiropractic treatment
Chiropr Man Therap, 2013, 21(1), 3; (1-9)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Vertigo
219 Froeliger, B.; Garland, E.L.; McClernon, F.J.
Yoga meditation practitioners exhibit greater gray matter volume and fewer reported cognitive failures
Results of a preliminary voxel-based morphometric analysis
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 821307; (1-8)
Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Yoga
220 Elefant, C.; Baker, F.A.; Lotan, M.; Lagesen, S.K.; Skeie, G.O.
The effect of group music therapy on mood, speech, and singing in individuals with Parkinson's disease
A feasibility study
J Music Ther, 2012, 49(3), 278-302
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Music therapy, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Singen
221 Kesse-Guyot, E.; Andreeva, V.A.; Lassale, C.; Ferry, M.; Jeandel, C.; Hercberg, S.; Galan, P.
Mediterranean diet and cognitive function
A French study
Am J Clin Nutr, 2013, 97(2), 369-376
Observational trial, Dementia, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, Nervous system
222 Chatterjee, A.; Ray, K.; Panjwani, U.; Thakur, L.; Anand, J.P.
Meditation as an intervention for cognitive disturbances following total sleep deprivation
Indian J Med Res, 2012, 136(6), 1031-1038
Andrology, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases
223 Bhavanani, A.B.; Ramanathan, M.; Kt, H.
Immediate effect of mukha bhastrika (a bellows type pranayama) on reaction time in mentally challenged adolescents
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol, 2012, 56(2), 174-180
Intellectual disability, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Yoga, Pranayama
224 Danno, K.; Colas, A.; Masson, J.L.; Bordet, M.F.
Homeopathic treatment of migraine in children
Results of a prospective, multicenter, observational study
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(2), 119-123
Observational trial, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Pediatrics
225 Devore, E.E.; Feskens, E.; Ikram, A.; Heijer, T. den; Vernooij, M.; Lijn, F. van der; Hofman, A.; Niessen, W.J.; Breteler, M.M.B.
Total antioxidant capacity of the diet and major neurologic outcomes in older adults
Neurology, 2013, 80, 904-910
Antioxidants, Observational trial, Dementia, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Stroke
226 Hainsworth, K.R.; Salamon, K.S.; Khan, K.A.; Mascarenhas, B.; Davies, W.H.; Weisman, S.J.
A pilot study of yoga for chronic headaches in youth
Promise amidst challenges
Pain Management Nurs, 2014, 15(2), 490-498
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Pain, Yoga, Chronic pain
227 Madenci, E.; Altindag, O.; Koca, I.; Yilmaz, M.; Gur, A.
Reliability and efficacy of the new massage technique on the treatment in the patients with carpal tunnel syndrome
Rheumatol Int, 2012, 32(10), 3171-3179
Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial
228 Kattenstroh, J.-C.; Kalisch, T.; Holt, S.; Tegenthoff, M.; Dinse, H.R.
Six months of dance intervention enhances postural, sensorimotor, and cognitive performance in elderly without affecting cardio-respiratory functions
Front Aging Neurosci, 2013, 5, (1-16)
Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Tanztherapie
229 Schimrigk, S.; Brune, N.; Hellwig, K.; Lukas, C.; Bellenberg, B.; Rieks, M.; Hoffmann, V.; Pöhlau, D.; Przuntel, H.
Oral fumaric acid esters for the treatment of active multiple sclerosis
An open-label, baseline-controlled pilot study
Eur J Neurol, 2006, 13(6), 604-610
Acidum, Acidum fumaricum, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Adverse effect
230 Cho, S.-Y.; Kim, M.; Sun, J.J.; Jahng, G.H.; Kim, H.J.; Park, S.-U.; Jung, W.-S.; Ko, C.N.; Park, J.M.
A comparison of brain activity between healthy subjects and stroke patients on fMRI by acupuncture stimulation
Chin J Integr Med, 2013, 19(4), 269-276
Acupuncture, Chemistry, FMRI, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Physical Chemistry, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
231 Feng, L.; Li, J.; Ng, T.P.; Lee, T.S.; Kua, E.H.; Zeng, Y.
Tea drinking and cognitive function in oldest-old Chinese
J Nutr Health Aging, 2012, 16(9), 754-758
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Dementia, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Tea
232 Manor, B.; Lipsitz, L.A.; Wayne, P.M.; Peng, C.-K.; Li, L.
Complexity-based measures inform tai chi's impact on standing postural control in older adults with peripheral neuropathy
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2013, 13, 87; (1-7)
Observational trial, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
233 Foroughipour, M.; Taghanaki, H.R.B.; Saeidi, M.; Khazaei, M.; Sasannezhad, P.; Shoeibi, A.
Amantadine and the place of acupuncture in the treatment of fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis
An observational study
Acupunct Med, 2013, 31(1), 27-30
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
234 Nayak, C.; Oberai, P.; Varanasi, R.; Baig, H.; Ch, R.; Reddy, G.R.C.; Devi, P.; S, B.; Singh, V.; Singh, V.P.; Singh, H.; Shitanshu, S.S.
A prospective multi-centric open clinical trial of homeopathy in diabetic distal symmetric polyneuropathy
Homeopathy, 2013, 102(2), 130-138
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lycopodium, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Phosphorus, Metabolic diseases, Sulfur
235 Yost, T.L.; Taylor, A.G.
Qigong as a novel intervention for service members with mild traumatic brain injury
Explore, 2013, 9(3), 142-149
Observational trial, Brain injury, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Qi Gong, Traditional Chinese medicine
236 Tsivgoulis, G.; Judd, S.; Letter, A.J.; Alexandrov, A.V.; Howard, G.; Nahab, F.; Unverzagt, F.W.; Moy, C.; Howard, V.J.; Kissela, B.; Wadley, V.G.
Adherence to a Mediterranean diet and risk of incident cognitive impairment
Neurology, 2013, 80(18), 1684-1692
Alzheimer's disease, Observational trial, Dementia, Diabetes mellitus, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, Nervous system, Metabolic diseases
237 Blume, H.K.; Brockman, L.N.; Breuner, C.C.
Biofeedback therapy for pediatric headache
Factors associated with response
Headache, 2012, 52(9), 1377-1386
Observational trial, Biofeedback, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Pediatrics
238 Sousa, C.M.; Goncalves, M.; Machado, J.; Efferth, T.; Greten, T.; Froeschen, P.; Greten, H.J.
Effects of qigong on performance-related anxiety and physiological stress functions in transverse flute music schoolchildren
A feasibility study
J Chinese Integr Med, 2012, 10(8), 858-865
Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
239 Dennis, A.A.; Astell, A.; Dritschel, B.
The effects of imagery on problem-solving ability and autobiographical memory
J Behav Ther Exp Psychiat, 2012, 43(Suppl 1), S4-S11
Depression, Brain, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases
240 Khattab, K.; Khattab, A.A.; Ortak, J.; Richardt, G.; Bonnemeier, H.
Inyengar yoga increases cardiac parasympathetic nervous modulation among healthy yoga practitioners
eCAM, 2007, 2007, 4(4) (20)
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
241 Bhavanani, A.B.; Madanmohan; Sanjay, Z.; Basavaraddi, I.V.
Immediate cardiovascular effects of pranava pranayama in hypertensive patients
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol, 2012, 56(3), 273-278
Ayurveda, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga, Pranayama
242 Willoughby, K.; Jachno, K.; Ang, S.G.; Thomason, P.; Graham, H.K.
The impact of complementary and alternative medicine on hip development in children with cerebral palsy
Developm Med Child Neurol, 2013, 55(5), 472-479
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Infections, Poliomyelitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Osteopathy, Pediatrics, Physiotherapy, Retrospective design, Oxygen therapy, Zerebralparese
243 Clavo, B.; Santana-Rodriguez, N.; Gutierrez, D.; Lopez, J. C.; Suarez, G.; Lopez, L.; Robaina, F.; Bocci, V.
Long-term improvement in refractory headache following ozone therapy
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(5), 453-458
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Nervous system, Ozon therapy, Oxygen therapy
244 Innes, K.E.; Selfe, T.K.; Agarwal, P.; Williams, K.; Flack, K.L.
Efficacy of an eight-week yoga intervention on symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS)
A pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(6), 527-535
Observational trial, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Restless legs syndrome, Yoga
245 Ngai, S.P.; Jones, A.Y.
Changes in skin impedance and heart rate variability with application of acu-TENS to BL 13 (Feishu)
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(6), 558-563
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Electrotherapy, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
246 Carmona, F.; Angelucci, M.A.; Sales, D.S.; Chiaratti, T.M.; Honorato, F.B.; Bianchi, R.V.; Pereira, A.M.
Lippia alba (Mill.) N. E. Brown hydroethanolic extract of the leaves is effective in the treatment of migraine in women
Phytomed, 2013, 20(10), 947-950
Observational trial, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lippia, Lippia alba, Migraine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine
247 Seki, T.; Kamiya, T.; Furukawa, K.; Azumi, M.; Ishizuka, S.; Takayama, S.; Nagase, S.; Arai, H.; Yamakuni, T.; Yaegashi, N.
Nobiletin-rich Citrus reticulata peels, a kampo medicine for Alzheimer's disease
A case series
Geriatr Gerontol Int, 2013, 13(1), 236-238
Alzheimer's disease, Observational trial, Citrus, Citrus reticulata, Dementia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Traditional Japanese medicine
248 Ogawa, K.; Ogawa, M.; Nishijima, K.; Tsuda, M.; Nishimura, G.
Efficacy of contact needle therapy for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 928129, (1-5)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Japanese medicine
249 Léon Rodriguez, D. de; Allet, L.; Golay, A.; Philippe, J.; Assal, J.-P.; Hauert, C.-A.; Pataky, Z.
Biofeedback can reduce foot pressure to a safe level and without causing new at-risk zones in patients with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy
Diabetes Metab Res Rev, 2013, 29, 139-144
Observational trial, Biofeedback, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Metabolic diseases
250 Manyam, B.V.; Kumar, A.
Ayurvedic constitution (prakruti) identifies risk factor of developing Parkinson's disease
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(7), 644-649
Ayurveda, Observational trial, Diagnostics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease
251 Homnick, D.N.; Henning, K.M.; Swain, C.V.; Homnick, T.D.
Effect of therapeutic horseback riding on balance in community-dwelling older adults with balance deficits
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(7), 622-626
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Therapeutic horse riding, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy
252 Huang, Y.; Chen, J.Q.; Lai, X.S.; Tang, C.Z.; Yang, J.J.; Chen, H.; Wu, J.X.; Xiao, H.L.; Qu, S.S.; Zhang, Y.D.; Zhang, Z.J.
Lateralisation of cerebral response to active acupuncture in patients with unilateral ischaemic stroke
An fMRI study
Acupunct Med, 2013, 31(3), 290-296
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Chemistry, FMRI, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical Chemistry, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
253 He, W.; Sheng, Z.-M.; Wang, L.; Gaischek, I.; Litscher, G.
Modulation of autonomic nervous system during and after acupuncture treatment of lumbosacral pain in women
A preliminary clinical observation study
Med Acupunct, 2013, 25(3), 209-215
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Nervous system, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
254 Krygier, J.R.; Heathers, J.A.; Shahrestani, S.; Abbott, M.; Gross, J.J.; Kemp, A.H.
Mindfulness meditation, well-being, and heart rate variability
A preliminary investigation into the impact of intensive Vipassana meditation
Int J Psychophysiol, 2013, 89(3), 305-313
Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system
255 Delgado-Pastor, L.C.; Perakakis, P.; Subramanya, P.; Telles, S.; Vila, J.
Mindfulness (Vipassana) meditation
Effects on P3b event-related potential and heart rate variability
Int J Psychophysiol, 2013, 90(2), 207-214
Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system
256 Mizuno, E.; Sakuma, H.
Wadaiko performance enhances synchronized motion of mentally disabled persons
Percept Motor Skills, 2013, 116(1), 187-196
Autism, Observational trial, Down's syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Music therapy, Nervous system, Mental diseases
257 Chayasirisobhon, S.
Efficacy of Pinus radiata bark extract and vitamin C combination product as a prophylactic therapy for recalcitrant migraine and long-term results
Acta Neurol Taiwan, 2013, 22(1), 13-21
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Dietary supplementation, Nervous system, Phytomedicine
258 Chon, S.C.; Oh, D.W.; Shim, J.H.
Watsu approach for improving spasticity and ambulatory function in hemiparetic patients with stroke
Physiother Res Int, 2009, 14(2), 128-136
Observational trial, Hemiplegia, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Japanese medicine, Watsu, Shiatsu
259 Ravelin, T.; Isola, A.; Kylmä, J.
Dance performance as a method of intervention as experienced by older persons with dementia
Int J Older People Nurs, 2013, 8(1), 10-18
Observational trial, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Tanztherapie
260 Sukhsohale, N.D.; Phatak, M.S.
Effect of short-term and long-term Brahmakumaris Raja Yoga meditation on physiological variables
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol, 2012, 56(4), 388-392
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
261 Lee, S.; Kim, S.
The effects of Sa-Am acupuncture treatment on respiratory physiology parameters in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients
A pilot study
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 506317, 28
Acupuncture, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Traditional Chinese medicine
262 Gates, N.; Fiatarone Singh, M.A.; Sachdev, P.S.; Valenzuela, M.
The effect of exercise training on cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Am J Geriatr Psychiatry, 2013, 21(11), 1086-1097
Exercise therapy, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Physical therapy
263 Hariprasad, V.R.; Varambally, S.; Shivakumar, V.; Kalmady, S.V.; Venkatasubramanian, G.; Gangadhar, B.N.
Yoga increases the volume of the hippocampus in elderly subjects
Indian J Psych, 2013, 55(Suppl. 3), S394-S396
Alzheimer's disease, Observational trial, Biology/Biological Sciences, Dementia, Brain, Geriatrics, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Neurobiology, Yoga
264 Klopp, R.C.; Niemer, W.; Schmidt, W.; Ruhnau, K.-J.
Einfluss eines spezifisch biorhythmisch definierten physikalischen Reizes auf die defizitäre Vasomotion in kleinkalibrigen Arteriolen der Subkutis bei Patienten mit diabetischer Polyneuropathie
J Complement Integr Med, 2013, 10(Suppl.), S23-S29
Andrology, Chronobiology, Diabetes mellitus, Circulatory disorder, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Metabolic diseases
265 Johannessen, B.
Nurses experiences of aromatherapy use with dementia patients experiencing disturbed sleep patterns
An action research project
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2013, 19, 209-213
Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders
266 Pittig, A.; Arch, J.J.; Lam, C.W.; Craske, M.G.
Heart rate and heart rate variability in panic, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and generalized anxiety disorders at baseline and in response to relaxation and hyperventilation
Int J Psychophysiol, 2013, 87(1), 19-27
Anxiety, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mania, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Vegetative nervous system
267 Guo, Q.; Zhou, Y.; Wang, C.J.; Huang, Y.M.; Lee, Y.T.; Su, M.H.; Lu, J.
An open-label, nonplacebo-controlled study on Cistanche tubulosa glycoside capsules (Memoregain ((R))) for treating moderate Alzheimer's disease
Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen, 2013, 28(4), 363-370
Alzheimer's disease, Observational trial, Cistanche tubulosa, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine
268 Gallamini, M.
Treating balance disorders by ultra-low-level laser stimulation of acupoints
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 6(2), 119-123
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Nervous system, Traditional Chinese medicine
269 Wei, G.X.; Xu, T.; Fan, F.M.; Dong, H.M.; Jiang, L.L.; Li, H.J.; Yang, Z.; Luo, J.; Zuo, X.N.
Can Taichi reshape the brain?
A brain morphometry study
PLoS ONE, 2013, 8(4), e61038; (1-9)
Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
270 Nicholls, D.; Chang, E.; Johnson, A.; Edenborough, M.
Touch, the essence of caring for people with end-stage dementia
A mental health perspective in Namaste care
Aging Ment Health, 2013, 17(5), 571-548
Observational trial, Dementia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Therapeutic touch
271 Elliott, R.; Burkett, B.
Massage therapy as an effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2013, 17(3), 332-338
Observational trial, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system
272 Yao, L.; Giordani, B.J.; Algase, D.L.; You, M.; Alexander, N.B.
Fall risk-relevant functional mobility outcomes in dementia following dyadic Tai Chi exercise
West J Nurs Res, 2013, 35(3), 281-296
Observational trial, Dementia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
273 Moss, M.
Plasma 1,8-cineole correlates with cognitive performance following exposure to rosemary essential oil aroma
Therap Adv Psychopharmacol, 2012, 2(3), 103-113
Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Physiology, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, rosemary
274 Kwok, T.; Leung, P.C.; Wing, Y.K.; Ip, I.; Wong, B.; Ho, D.W.; Wong, W.M.; Ho, F.
The effectiveness of acupuncture on the sleep quality of elderly with dementia
A within-subjects trial
Clin Interv Aging, 2013, 8, 923-929
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
275 Plank, S.; Goodard, J.; Pasierb, L.; Simunich, T.; Croner, J.
Standardized set-point acupuncture for migraines
Altern Ther Health Med, 2013, 19(6), 32-37
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Traditional Chinese medicine
276 Chang, M.-Y.; Lin, C.-L.; Wu, T.-M.; Chu, M.-C.; Huang, T.-H.; Chen, H.-Y.
Eight forms of moving meditation for preventing falls in community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(5), 345-352
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Prevention, Qi Gong, Traditional Chinese medicine
277 Kongkeaw, C.; Dilokthornsakul, P.; Thanarangsarit, P.; Limpeanchob, N.; Norman Scholfield, C.
Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on cognitive effects of Bacopa monnieri extract
J Ethnopharmacol, 2014, 151(1), 528-535
Bacopa monnieri, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Phytomedicine
278 Liu, Z.; Wang, W.; Wu, J.; Zhou, K.; Liu, B.
Electroacupuncture improves bladder and bowel function in patients with traumatic spinal cord injury
Results from a prospective observational study
eCAM, 2013, 2013, 543174; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Encopresis, Urinary tract, Incontinence, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Nervous system, Querschnittlähmung, Traditional Chinese medicine
279 Braboszcz, C.; Cahn, B.R.; Balakrishnan, B.; Maturi, R.K.; Grandchamp, R.; Delorme, A.
Plasticity of visual attention in Isha yoga meditation practitioners before and after a 3-month retreat
Front Psychol, 2013, 4, 914; (1-9)
Observational trial, Biology/Biological Sciences, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Neurobiology, Yoga
280 Samieri, C.; Grodstein, F.; Rosner, B.A.; Kang, J.H.; Cook, N.R.; Manson, J.E.; Buring, J.E.; Willett, W.C.; Okereke, O.I.
Mediterranean diet and cognitive function in older age
Epidemiol, 2013, 24(4), 490-499
Observational trial, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, Nervous system
281 White-Schwoch, T.; Carr, K.W.; Anderson, S.; Strait, D.L.; Kraus, N.
Older adults benefit from music training early in life
Biological evidence for long-term training-driven plasticity
J Neurosci, 2013, 33(45), 17667-17674
Observational trial, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Music therapy, Nervous system
282 Lowén, M.B.; Mayer, E.A.; Sjöberg, M.; Tillisch, K.; Naliboff, B.; Labus, J.; Lundberg, P.; Ström, M.; Engström, M.; Walter, S.A.
Effect of hypnotherapy and educational intervention on brain response to visceral stimulus in the irritable bowel syndrome
Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2013, 37(12), 1184-1197
Brain, Gynaecology, Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome
283 Vasionyte, I.; Madison, G.
Musical intervention for patients with dementia
A meta-analysis
J Clin Nurs, 2013, 22(9-10), 1203-1216
Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Music therapy, Nervous system
284 Mangialasche, F.
Serum levels of vitamin E forms and risk of cognitive impairment in a Finnish cohort of older adults
Exp Gerontol, 2013, 48(12), 1428-1435
Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Tokopherol, Vitamins
285 Yüksel, R.; Ozcan, O.; Dane, S.
The effects of hypnosis on heart rate variability
Int J Clin Exp Hypn, 2013, 61(2), 162-171
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Gynaecology, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system
286 Zhou, S.; Zeng, F.; Liu, J.; Zheng, H.; Huang, W.; Liu, T.; Chen, D.; Qin, W.; Gong, Q.; Tian, J.; Li, Y.
Influence of acupuncture stimulation on cerebral network in functional diarrhea
eCAM, 2013, 2013, 975769; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Diarrhoeal disorder, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
287 Pajardi, G.; Bortot, P.; Ponti, V.; Novelli, C.
Clinical usefulness of oral supplementation with alpha-lipoic acid, curcumin phytosome, and b-group vitamins in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome undergoing surgical treatment
eCAM, 2014, Article ID 891310, (1-7)
Surgery, Nutrition/diet, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine
288 Jain, F.A.; Nazarian, N.; Lavretsky, H.
Feasibility of central meditation and imagery therapy for dementia caregivers
Int J Geriatr Psych, 2014, 29(8), 870-876
Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Dementia, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases
289 Créange, A.; Lefaucheur, J.P.; Balleyguier, M.O.; Galactéros, F.
Iron depletion induced by bloodletting and followed by rhEPO administration as a therapeutic strategy in progressive multiple sclerosis
A pilot, open-label study with neurophysiological measurements
Neurophysiol Clin, 2013, 43(5-6), 303-312
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Physiology
290 Sheela, -; Nagendra, H.R.; Ganpat, T.S.
Efficacy of yoga for sustained attention in university students
Ayu, 2013, 34(3), 270-272
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Yoga
291 Telles, S.; Yadav, A.; Gupta, R.K.; Balkrishna, A.
Reaction time following yoga bellows-type breathing and breath awareness
Percept Motor Skills, 2013, 117(1), 1131-1140
Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Yoga, Pranayama
292 Zanotta, D.; Puricelli, S.; Bonoldi, G.
Cognitive effects of a dietary supplement made from extract of Bacopa monnieri, astaxanthin, phosphatidyslerine, and vitamin E in subjects with mild cognitive impairment
A noncomparative, exploratory clinical study
Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat, 2014, 10, 225-230
Bacopa monnieri, Observational trial, Dementia, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Tokopherol, Astaxanthin
293 Miller, L.; Bansal, R.; Wickramaratne, P.; Hao, X.; Tenke, C.E.; Weissman, M.M.; Peterson, B.S.
Neuroanatomical correlates of religiosity and spirituality
A study in adults at high and low familial risk of depression
JAMA Psychiatry, 2014, 71(2), 128-135
Anatomy, Praying, Depression, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Retrospective design
294 Xing, S.-H.; Zhu C.-X.; Zhang, R.; An, L.
Huperzine A in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia
A meta-analysis
eCAM, 2014, Article ID 363985, (1-10)
Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Huperzia, Huperzia dentata, Huperzia serrata, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Vaskuläre Demenz
295 Terauchi, M.; Hiramitsu, S.; Akiyoshi, M.; Owa, Y.; Kato, K.; Obayashi, S.; Matsushima, E.; Kubota, T.
Effects of the Kampo formula Tokishakuyakusan on headaches and concomitant depression in middle-aged women
eCAM, 2014, Article ID 593560, (1-8)
Observational trial, Depression, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Menopause, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Toki-shakuyaku-san, Traditional Japanese medicine
296 Subhranil, S.; Munmun, K.
Homeopathic treatment of headaches & migraine
A meta-analysis of the randomized controlled trials
Asian J Pharm Clin Res, 2013, 6(suppl. 3), 194-199
Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Meta-analysis, Migraine, Nervous system
297 Chiu, H.-Y.; Tsai, P.-S.; Lee, C.-C.; Liu, Y.-T.; Huang, H.-C.; Chen, P.-Y.
The association between use of dietary supplements and headache or migraine complaints
Headache J Head Face Pain, 2014, 54(2), 355-363
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Migraine, Dietary supplementation, Nervous system
298 McCaffrey, R.; Park, J.; Newman, D.; Hagen, D.
The effect of chair yoga in older adults with moderate and severe Alzheimer's disease
Res Gerontol Nurs, 2014, 7(4), 171-177
Alzheimer's disease, Observational trial, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Yoga
299 Hession, C.E.; Eastwood, B.; Watterson, D.; Lehane, C.M.; Oxley, N.; Murphy, B.A.
Therapeutic horse riding improves cognition, mood arousal, and ambulation in children with dyspraxia
J Altern Complement Med, 2014, 20(1), 19-23
Observational trial, Therapeutic horse riding, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Physical therapy
300 Singleton, O.; Hölzel, B.K.; Vangel, M.; Brach, N.; Carmody, J.; Lazar, S.W.
Change in brainstem gray matter concentration following a mindfulness-based intervention is correlated with improvement in physical well-being
Front Hum Neurosci, 2014, 8, 33; (1-7)
Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Brain, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system