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2021 | January | Volume 2 | Issue 1

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EDITORIAL

Kalyan Maity, Vijaya Majumdar, Amit Singh, Akshay Anand

A recipe for Policy research in AYUSH educational and research programs

[Year:2021] [Month:January] [Volume:2] [Number:1] [Pages:3] [Pages No:1 - 3]

Keywords: Ayush, Integrative health, Yoga, Research

   DOI: 10.38205/imcr.020101  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

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REPORT

Satyam Tripathi, Kiran Shenoy, Mika Azuma, Nishant Dixit, Sandra Thiemann-Müller, Amit Singh, Barbara Ettenhofer, Aw Mayling, Jjoyce Chong, Prashant Kumar Singh, Gairola Ganesh Prasad, Parnella Rayappan, Megha Panchal

International Conference in Integrative Medicine ICIM – 2020

[Year:2021] [Month:January] [Volume:2] [Number:1] [Pages:2] [Pages No:4 - 5]

   DOI: 10.38205/imcr.020104  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

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RESEARCH ARTICLE

S. A. Ramadass, Lancy D'souza, Karthik Pandit, Madhu Karnat S., Ulrich Berk

Agnihotra as an inexpensive method to treat HIV/AIDS – A pilot study

[Year:2021] [Month:January] [Volume:2] [Number:1] [Pages:4] [Pages No:6 - 9]

Keywords: HIV/AIDS, Agnihotra, Human Health

   DOI: 10.38205/imcr.020106  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

Background: Despite four decades of searching, no vaccine exists yet for HIV/AIDS, and it is still a big problem in many countries of the world. Purpose: Finding a simple method which is affordable, and which could help avoid side effects which the commonly used antiretroviral drugs often show, is the need of the moment. Method: A group of HIV positive children have been performing daily sunrise/sunset Agnihotra themselves under supervision for two years. Data were collected on viral load and CD4 counts before and after that. Repeated measure ANOVA was employed to find out the effectiveness of Agnihotra on reduction of viral load and increase in CD4 count. Results: Data shows general health improved measurably as viral load went down and CD4 values increased. Conclusion: These preliminary results show good potential of Agnihotra for HIV/AIDS patients and a randomized controlled trail is suggested.

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CASE REPORT

Reshma P. Jogdand, Amit Singh, R. Nagrathna

Role of Integrative Medicine in Oncology for longevity and Quality of life: A Case Report

[Year:2021] [Month:January] [Volume:2] [Number:1] [Pages:5] [Pages No:10 - 14]

Keywords: Adenocarcinoma of lungs, Back pain, Breathlessness, Imbalance in walking Yoga therapy, Quality of life (QOL)

   DOI: 10.38205/imcr.020110  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

A patient with Adenocarcinoma of lungs diagnosed in (Sep 2014) without any co-morbidity like –DM-2, HTN. Patient received 5 cycles of Chemotherapy and 10 sessions of Radiotherapy followed by oral hormonal therapy for 2 yrs which shows significant reduction in size of nodule in lungs. In 2016 PET scan showed lung nodules have increased in size and new lesions were found in brain, shoulder and L5 region with symptoms of pleural effusion, imbalance in walking, difficulty in breathing and pain in left shoulder and lumbar region. In Dec 2016, he underwent naturopathy treatment like mud therapy and acupressure with vitamin supplements B17, B15, zinc, Tibetan medicine and Ayurveda medications significant improvement in symptoms. In Sep 2017 participant was admitted in Oncology Department of Arogyadhama with present history of generalized weakness, severe shoulder and back pain as well as change in walking gait due to weakness of lower limbs, breathlessness, insomnia and anorexia. He was advised Integrative Oncology treatment module which consists of yoga, Naturopathy, Ayurveda and Holistic Diet along with conventional medicine. There was significant improvement in breathlessness, muscular strength in lower limb, quality of life (QOL) and reduction in pain in shoulder and back, Improvement in walking gait after the 1 month of treatment. The present case study is an attempt to provide integrative medicine (yoga Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Conventional Medicine) for the promotion of positive health and management of pulmonary Adenocarcinoma.

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CASE REPORT

Reshma P. Jogdand, Shekhar Mukhiya Sunuwar, Amit Singh, R. Nagrathna

Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy towards Chronic Low Back Pain: A Case Report

[Year:2021] [Month:January] [Volume:2] [Number:1] [Pages:4] [Pages No:15 - 18]

Keywords: Lower back pain, Yoga therapy, Naturopathy, Physiotherapy, Quality of life

   DOI: 10.38205/imcr.020115  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

This case report represents the patient of lower back pain (LBP) who visited Arogyadhama (SVYASA University, Bangalore). Patient was suffering from low back pain and multiple joint pain at the time of visit and 14 days Yoga intervention was provided to the patient for pain management, which helped the patient in relieving the pain and improving the muscular strength and quality of life significantly. The present case study is an attempt to provide IAYT (Integrated approach of Yoga therapy) practices in combination with naturopathy and physiotherapy for the maintenance of LBP profile and symptoms.

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CASE REPORT

Kiran Bhadriraju

Experience of a flu-like illness in the time of COVID-19 and a potential role for turmeric in alleviating symptoms: a case study

[Year:2021] [Month:January] [Volume:2] [Number:1] [Pages:3] [Pages No:19 - 21]

Keywords: Turmeric, Influenza, Common cold, Sinus, Congestion, flu-like illness, Respiratory illness

   DOI: 10.38205/imcr.020119  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

Turmeric has been known in India since the time of the writing of the Charaka Samhita as a remedy for a wide range of illnesses, including respiratory illnesses. Laboratory investigations in cultured cells in the past several decades have shown that turmeric and its constituents influence signaling pathways and transcription factor activity, changes that are not incompatible with it having a beneficial effect. However, there are currently no rigorously designed modern investigations into the clinical efficacy of turmeric for respiratory illnesses. Here, the consumption of turmeric together with warm milk is anecdotally reported to have provided acute relief from severe congestion during a recent flu-like illness. Since the safety of turmeric has already been demonstrated by thousands of years of use, this report attempts to motivate the direct testing of its clinical efficacy for moderating the severity of flu-like respiratory illnesses in robustly designed clinical trials.

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CASE REPORT

Phaneendra Kumar

Diabetes management with practice of Yoga Asanas and 2 spoons of Amla Juice and Turmeric for 90 days

[Year:2021] [Month:January] [Volume:2] [Number:1] [Pages:3] [Pages No:22 - 24]

Keywords: Diabetes, Lifestyle, Meditation, Pranayam

   DOI: 10.38205/imcr.020122  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

This case study is of a Diabetic person who works as an IT software engineer in Bangalore. Yoga Therapy Workshop was organized for 3 weeks (15 working days) in IT Company. The person showed interest in implementing the yoga therapy protocol for a longer duration to control her Diabetes. Her sense of well-being improved within one week of following the protocol which included Asanas, Meditation, Pranayam and Home Remedies such as Amla juice with Turmeric. She practiced yoga regularly and consumed 2 tablespoons of Amla Juice with 1 gram of Turmeric on an empty stomach for 90 consecutive days. She was not on any medication since she was diagnosed as a diabetic. Yoga has shown significant improvement in reversing the patient's diabetes condition and returning her blood sugar levels to normal range.

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CASE REPORT

Sheetal J. Gupta, Subodh Tiwari

Integrated Medicine a solution to COVID-19 – A Case Report

[Year:2021] [Month:January] [Volume:2] [Number:1] [Pages:3] [Pages No:25 - 27]

Keywords: Yoga, Integrated Medicine, COVID-19

   DOI: 10.38205/imcr.020125  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

More than 213 countries are affected by the global pandemic of COVID-19, which has caused death of more than 500 thousand people around the world. Even after taking all the precaution, one can still get infected with COVID-19. The whole world is working to find a vaccination, where as in alternative system of medicine is focusing on Immunity Boosting helping COVID-19 affected people. The case report shows how Yoga and Ayurveda have helped a COVID-19 positive 84 year's old man to recover.

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REVIEW ARTICLE

Saras Jyoti, Ram Gopal Parihar, Ajay Gandhi

Neurotherapy Intervention: A novel approach of healing

[Year:2021] [Month:January] [Volume:2] [Number:1] [Pages:4] [Pages No:28 - 31]

Keywords: Neurotherapy, Disease, Alternative medicine, Healing

   DOI: 10.38205/imcr.020128  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

Background: Neurotherapy is an alternative and complementary medicine originated in India. It is drugless holistic treatment founded and developed by Sh. Lajpatrai Mehra respectfully called “Guruji” by using ancient knowledge of ‘Nadi Vigyan’ (knowledge of nervous system), Ayureveda and principles of Anatomy and Physiology. Summary: It uses the finding of medical physiology but views them from a uniquely and refreshing approach, one that negates the use of medicines or drugs. Supported by basis of physiology, Dr. Lajpatrai Mehra (Guruji) has combined these palpations with symptoms and related them with various health conditions. Key message: The therapy acts on root-cause of the disease. It uncovers the root cause of the disease and cures the same in a sophisticated manner without the use of drugs or medication. It is simple therapy with potential to normalize or revive the functioning of the organs

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JOURNAL CLUB

Nishant Dixit

Thalamic Gamma Aminobutyric Acid Level Changes in Major Depressive Disorder After a 12-Week Iyengar Yoga and Coherent Breathing Intervention

[Year:2021] [Month:January] [Volume:2] [Number:1] [Pages:2] [Pages No:32 - 33]

   DOI: 10.38205/imcr.020132  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

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