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2023 | July | Volume 4 | Issue 2

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EDITORIAL

Puneet Raina

Global healthcare needs integrative medicine tested on a scientific footing to shoulder the responsibility of holistic healing

[Year:2023] [Month:July] [Volume:4] [Number:2] [Pages:2] [Pages No:35 - 36]

Keywords: Integrative Medicine, Sustainable Development

   DOI: 10.38205/imcr.040235  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

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COMMENTARY

Aruna Rakha

A Holistic View of the Mesenchymal Stem Cells – Ready for Every Request

[Year:2023] [Month:July] [Volume:4] [Number:2] [Pages:2] [Pages No:37 - 38]

Keywords: Yoga, Mesenchymal Stem cells, Potential Therapeutics

   DOI: 10.38205/imcr.040237  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Sayani Chakraborty

Effect of Yogic Intervention in Psychological Wellbeing (Parental Guilt, Psychological Distress, Anxiety, and Self-esteem) of Working Mothers

[Year:2023] [Month:July] [Volume:4] [Number:2] [Pages:7] [Pages No:39 - 45]

Keywords: Guilt about parenting, Kessler, Employed, Motherhood, Dilemma

   DOI: 10.38205/imcr.040239  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

Background: Motherhood brings a lot of challenges, especially for employed women worldwide. They face difficulties both at home and at the workplace. Eventually, they end up with emotional and psychological disturbances that can even compromise their career for better comprehension. Purpose: The objective of the study was to assess the effects of Yogic Intervention on parental guilt, psychological distress, anxiety, and self-esteem in working mothers. Methods: A sample of 39 working mothers (age 30 to 50) from different professions having symptoms of guilt, distress, and anxiety, had participated in a Randomized controlled trial pre-post experiment. They were allocated to the Yoga group (n = 22), which had an online 1-hour session, 5 days a week for 1 month, and to the Control group (n = 17) with no such intervention. The measures included Guilt About Parenting Scale, Kessler Psychological Distress Scale, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, and Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale. Results: Showed a significant difference in the reduction of parental guilt (p = .039), psychological distress (p = .014), and anxiety (p = .012) in the yoga group compared to the control group. In the case of self-esteem on average, the score had improved but was not significant enough. Conclusion: Regular practice of simple asanas with proper breathing, pranayamas, meditation, and relaxation techniques improves the mental and psychological health of working mothers. Further study is recommended with more sample count and a comparative study between working and non-working mothers can be executed.

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CASE REPORT

Abhishek Kumar Aryan, Nitesh Kumar, Nirbhay Kumar, Suranjana Mukherjee, Apurba Kumar Mahato, Sanjib Sahoo

Efficacy of individualized homoeopathic medicine in wrist ganglion: an evidence based case series

[Year:2023] [Month:July] [Volume:4] [Number:2] [Pages:6] [Pages No:46 - 51]

Keywords: Wrist ganglion, Individualization, Homoeopathy, case-series

   DOI: 10.38205/imcr.040246  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

Ganglions are a small cystic tumor containing viscid fluid and are non-malignant growths that usually forms near the joints and tendons of the hand and wrist. They are harmless and non-cancerous growth, mostly asymptomatic. Pain, tenderness, annoyance with cosmetic appearance associated with some cases. Though homoeopathic literature enlists many medicines for wrist ganglion, there is paucity of evidence based published studies. The patients presented with the complaints of firm to hard swelling at the dorsum of hand. After meticulous case taking, analysis and evaluation of the symptoms followed by Repertorization of the characteristics, the similimum was selected. A single, simple medicine with minimum dose was administered in each case followed by placebo. Four cases were treated with Phosphorus 200, Calcarea carbonica 1M, Phosphorus 1M and Sulphur 200 respectively. Single dose of medicines was administered as per cardinal principles of homoeopathy and waited for 3 months. Striking improvement in symptomatology was noted after the course of treatment. Homoeopathic medicines selected on the basis of strict individualization showed promising result in all four cases. Patients reported reduction of symptoms as well as general wellbeing following the treatment. Further studies with sound methodology are suggested to evaluate the efficacy of larger spectrum of homoeopathic medicines in the treatment of wrist ganglion.

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CASE REPORT

Suranjana Mukherjee, Sanjib Sahoo

Individualized Homoeopathic Treatment in An Immune Mediated Skin Condition-Plaque Psoriasis: A Case Report

[Year:2023] [Month:July] [Volume:4] [Number:2] [Pages:4] [Pages No:52 - 55]

Keywords: Plaque Psoriasis, Individualisation, PASI, Homoeopathy

   DOI: 10.38205/imcr.040252  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

Psoriasis is an aggressive and widespread chronic, recurring, immune-mediated skin condition. This significantly harms the affected patient's physical, emotional, and psychosocial wellness. As a result of the restricted therapeutic options for psoriasis in traditional practice, an alternate system of approach is necessary. A 57 years old male presented with papulosquamous skin lesions with excessive white scaling for 10 years. After careful clinical evaluation, the case was diagnosed with Plaque Psoriasis. Going through the individualistic approach of Homoeopathy Arsenicum iodatum was prescribed in 50 millesimal potencies. Clinically, the improvement was consistent and evident as the reduction in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score. The case revealed a commending therapeutic efficacy of Individualised Homoeopathic treatment in Plaque Psoriasis. A 10 years duration autoimmune skin lesion was relieved within a very shorter span of treatment and not recurred after 10 months of the last medication. Thus, through this case, homoeopathic medicine showed a complete recovery of Plaque Psoriasis nullifying the tendency of recurrence. For any other conclusion regarding causal attribution, a large-scale randomised controlled trial is required.

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CASE REPORT

Reshma P. Jogdand, Satyapriya Maharana, R. Nagarathna, Anuradha Kanana, Santosh, Suryanarayana

Efficacy of Yoga therapy as Non-pharmacological management in Women with High-risk Pregnancy: A Single Case Report

[Year:2023] [Month:July] [Volume:4] [Number:2] [Pages:5] [Pages No:56 - 60]

Keywords: High-risk Pregnancy, Pregnancy induced Hypertension, Placental pathology, Yoga therapy, Meditation, Pranayama

   DOI: 10.38205/imcr.040256  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

This present case study is about a High-risk Pregnancy that includes Pregnancy-induced Hypertension and an abnormal range of Uterine artery pressure, 22 years old female consulted to Gynaecologist for a complaint of missing menstrual cycle. They were diagnosed with Pregnancy positive with the help of a urinary pregnancy test (UPT). In the 13th week, as per a routine follow-up gone for an antenatal ultrasound scan report shows a There is a single live intrauterine gestation with an abnormal range of Right uterine artery PI and left uterine artery PI and diagnosed as a high-risk pregnancy. After a week, time patient has given a blood sample for a thyroid profile. Reports revealed that TRI IODO THYRONINE (T3)-2.13H and THYROXINE (T4) 21.9 H are in the higher range and noticed blood pressure range in higher side diagnosed as Pregnancy induced Hypertension (PIH)High-risk pregnancy will affect both mother and fetus in its way, on mother side, it increases blood pressure called preeclampsia and affects fetal growth result in Intrauterine growth restriction, premature birth, Stillbirth. After the 13th week of Pregnancy diagnosed with high-risk Pregnancy, patients are introduced to yoga therapy, including Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, etc., for three days a week regularly till the date of delivery and followed case till delivery. Yoga helps normalize blood pressure and impacts pregnancy outcomes as a standard range of APGAR score in babies and healthy birth weight. It does not show any complications of High-risk Pregnancy on the maternal and fetal side.

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CASE REPORT

Diksha, Pooja Nadholta, Aruna Rakha

Empowerment of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in a Yoga-Practicing Woman

[Year:2023] [Month:July] [Volume:4] [Number:2] [Pages:4] [Pages No:61 - 64]

Keywords: Yoga, Mesenchymal stem cells, Immunomodulation

   DOI: 10.38205/imcr.040261  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

Mesenchymal Stromal/Stem (MSCs) cells possess a remarkable capacity as a therapeutic option for many diseases. These cells have immunomodulatory, proangiogenic, regenerative and anti-inflammatory capabilities. In spite of possessing such properties, these cells behave differently in the in-vivo environment in the diseased condition, and in many instances lose their therapeutic potential. This case report presents evidence about empowerment of MSCs from a pregnant woman who underwent a set of yogic exercises during her pregnancy. MSCs isolated from this woman were found to be in a better state post-cryopreservation, and also while mediating their immunomodulatory effect.

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CASE REPORT

Vini Kamlesh Solanki, Garima Mahajan, Reshma Pandurang Jogdand, Kiriti Bhusan Ghosh, K. S. Nibedita, Amit Singh, R. Nagarathna

Impact of Mind Sound Resonance Technique (MSRT) as an add on to Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy (IAYT) in stress-induced insomnia: A single case report

[Year:2023] [Month:July] [Volume:4] [Number:2] [Pages:6] [Pages No:65 - 70]

Keywords: Chronic insomnia, Obesity, IAYT, MSRT, Naturopathy

   DOI: 10.38205/imcr.040265  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

This case report represents a 36-year-old female patient who visited Arogyadhama (S-VYASA Deemed to be University, Bangalore), with the chief complaint of Chronic Insomnia along with comorbidities like Obesity grade II, Prediabetes Mellitus type II, and Prehypertension. The patient had a history of depression and anxiety brought on by a severely stressful life event. On 3rd January 2023, she visited a medical professional in Karnataka (Bangalore) and was diagnosed with Chronic Insomnia due to psychological stress and placed on medication. At Arogyadhama, during her 27 days of stay, the patient has introduced to IAYT (Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy) practices and naturopathy treatments, amongst which MSRT (Mind Sound Resonance Technique) demonstrated notable improvements in the patient's condition.

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REVIEW ARTICLE

Kanupriya Sharma, Monika Gautam, Swati Kumari Choudhary, Akshay Anand

Traditional Medicine as a part of Indian healthcare system: Challenges and Recommendations

[Year:2023] [Month:July] [Volume:4] [Number:2] [Pages:6] [Pages No:71 - 76]

Keywords: Traditional Medicine, Challenge, Recommendation, Health care System

   DOI: 10.38205/imcr.040271  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

Background: Traditional Medicine (TM) is a system of medicine which is a combination of medical theories of various cultures, which can help in health maintenance, disease prevention and diagnostics. But this system of medicine has not been globally recognized and accepted, due to numerous reasons including, lack of research, technology, funding, etc. Summary: The present review focuses on discussing the gaps and limitations at both academic and administrative levels in the acceptance of TM as a part of the Indian Healthcare system. Certain in vivo and in vitro studies have been discussed in the present review, showing the beneficial effects of TM on various health conditions. Based on the discussed studies and limitations, the authors have further proposed certain recommendations, including documentation, national policies, and academics that can be helpful in the implementation of TM as a part of the Indian healthcare system. Key message: Through the present study, the authors have proposed that TM is an important part of the healthcare system, and this can be combined with conventional medicine to reduce the burden on the healthcare system in India as well as globally.

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JOURNAL CLUB

Diksha Gakhar

Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and exercise restore motor function following spinal cord injury by activating PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway. Neural Regen Res. 2023 May;18(5)1067–1075

[Year:2023] [Month:July] [Volume:4] [Number:2] [Pages:3] [Pages No:77 - 79]

   DOI: 10.38205/imcr.040277  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

Despite the fact that a number of therapeutic modalities have shown promise in the treatment of spinal cord injury (SCI), focusing solely on one aspect of recovery will not lead to successful and useful regeneration in people. The current study targets an integrated approach of neuroprotection and rehabilitation strategies to treat spinal cord injury, increasing nerve regeneration and functional recovery through functional sensorimotor training and cell transplantation. Sun et al., 2022 investigated the synergistic effect of exercise training and bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell transplantation which could promote active recovery in a mice model of thoracic contusive spinal cord injury.

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