Day :
- Ayurveda | Homeopathy | Chinese Medicine
Location: Meeting Room 01
Chair
Oroma B Nwanodi,
Locum Tenens, USA
Session Introduction
Oroma B Nwanodi
Locum Tenens, USA
Title: Homeopathy and nutraceuticals: Adjuvants and adverse effect resolvers
Biography:
Oroma B Nwanodi graduated from Meharry Medical College of Nashville, Tennessee in the United States of America as a Medical Doctor in 2001. She specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Massachussets and Maimonides Medical Center. In 2013 and 2014, she obtained specialization in Integrative Holistic Medicine. In 2016, she completed the Doctor of Health Science program at A T Still University, Mesa, Arizona. She has practiced in California, Missouri, Minnesota, and Wyoming.
Abstract:
Background: Conventional cancer treatment is associated with resistant cancer development, treatment and quality of life limiting adverse effects, and patients’ inability to complete intended treatment plans. Conventional cancer treatment’s adverse effects lead 36.1% of cancer patients to seek integrative cancer treatments, which can provide a 15 percentage-point improvement in cancer patients’ health status.
Methods: PubMed searches in September 2016 and January 2017, and Google Scholar searches in August 2016 were performed with search terms “Homeopathy or Nutraceuticals or Phytochemicals Cancer Treatment”. Adjuvant characteristics and adverse effects were taken from these searches. Supplemental specific hand searches were performed as needed.
Findings: At least five homeopathic formulations are immunologic adjuvants, activating natural killer cell destruction of cancer and virally infected cells. Even delayed start homeopathy can extend survival. Organosulphur are also immunologic chemosensitizers. Terpenes can inhibit or reverse drug resistance. Epigallocatechin modulates estrogen receptor expression. Polyunsaturated fatty
acids are cancer cell membrane chemoradiation sensitizers. Esterified vitamin E analogues and Ayurvedic Triphala radiosensitize the MCF-7 breast cancer cell line. Curcumin and resveratrol also radiosensitize cancer cells. Withaferin A is synergistic with cisplatin permitting a smaller cisplatin dose while maintaining cisplatin’s effectiveness. Conventional cancer treatment associated anxiety, asthenia, depression, dermatitis, folliculitis, hot flushes, insomnia, nausea and vomiting, and stomatitis, respond to numerous homeopathic treatments including hetero-isotherapy. Conventional cancer treatment associated hand-foot syndrome, hematologic toxicity, mucositis, pain, sleep dysfunction, and overall toxicity respond to several nutraceuticals.
Conclusion & Significance: Evidence exists for concurrent homeopathy and nutraceuticals usage to prevent or limit conventional cancer treatment-associated adverse effects. In vitro evidence suggests that homeopathy and nutraceuticals are effective chemoradiation sensitizers and adjuvants, with synergistic potential. Positive human trials would facilitate a broader and deeper role for homeopathy and nutraceuticals in integrative cancer treatment.
Gang Chen
Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, China
Title: Traditional herbal formula Yueju pill demonstrates features of next-generation antidepressants with novel mechanisms
Biography:
Gang Chen is the Head of Center for Translational Systems Biology and Neuroscience and Director of the Key Laboratory of TCM for Brain Diseases at Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine. He obtained his PhD in Psychology at Rutgers University in 2004. Since the time he was appointed as the Jiangsu Distinguished Professor in 2012, he has established a cutting-edge lab to decipher the scientific basis by which TCM treats complex brain disorders, using multidisciplinary approaches, particularly the neurobiological, systems biological, phytomedicine and modern quantitative genetics technologies. His team has published more than 16 papers on treatment of depression using TCM herbal formula and/or bioactive ingredients in international journals, including 3 in Scientific Reports. He is currently the Committee Member of International Brain and Behavior Genetic Society (IBANGS) and has been invited to talk and chair in many international
scientific conferences.
Abstract:
Yueju pill is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which consists of five herbs, formulated to treat depression-related syndromes 800 years ago. Yueju is still widely prescribed to treat various conditions, including digestive dysfunctions and depression. Recently, we found that Yueju pill promotes fast-onset antidepressant-like efficacy in clinical and preclinical studies. As conventional antidepressants have a major disadvantage in delayed onset for depression treatment, the novel findings of Yueju’s unique rapid antidepressant efficacy and underlying mechanisms are of great significance both clinically and scientifically, such as prevention of suicide and uncovering novel neurobiological mechanisms of antidepressant activity. In preclinical studies, a single dose of Yueju rapidly attenuates the depression-like symptoms in various animal models and the antidepressant effects could last even longer than ketamine, the prototype fast-acting antidepressant with adverse behavioral and neurotoxic potential. We also revealed the critical neuromolecular mechanisms involving improved neural plasticity by Yueju. Moreover, Yueju targeted more therapeutic sites, and the activation of PKA-CREB-BDNF signaling pathway underlies the strain-dependent differences in the lasting antidepressant effects. Yueju was also effective in a novel model of treatment-resistant postpartum depression. Importantly, a clinical pilot study supported
its fast-onset antidepressant efficacy. Our study also displayed that the Gardenia jasminoids Ellis (Zhi Zi) plays the primary role in the rapid antidepressant effects of Yueju and identified the effective fractions and candidate compounds. This line of studies suggests the classic TCM formula is invaluable therapeutic treatment for depression and may be used for treatment of the treatment-resistant depression.
Vatsana Kasana
Medical Officer in Rajasthan State Services in Jaipur India
Title: Evaluation of role of individualized homoeopathy in the management of acute exacerbations in mild and moderate cases of COPD: An open prospective observational study
Biography:
Vatsana Kasana is a Homoeopathic Doctor working as a Medical Officer in Rajasthan State Services in Jaipur, India since 2009. She completed her MD in 2006 and Ph.D. in Homoeopathy (Materia Medica) from Homoeopathy University (Jaipur) in 2016. She has published papers in various national and international journals.
Abstract:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common preventable and treatable disease which is characterized by persistent airflow limitation that is usually progressive and associated with an enhanced chronic inflammatory response in the airways and the lung to noxious particles or gases. Exacerbations and comorbidities contribute to the overall severity in individual
patients. It remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and results in an economic and social burden that is both substantial and increasing. The aim of the study is to evaluate the role of individualized homoeopathy in the management of acute exacerbations in mild and moderate cases of COPD. Objective was to assess the usefulness of individualized homoeopathic medicines and the management of acute exacerbations in mild and moderate cases of COPD by MMRC scale. An open prospective observational study was conducted on mild and moderate COPD cases. An 18 months study was conducted on patients coming to OPD of Dr. M P K Homoeopathic Medical College and Research Centre, Jaipur (Rajasthan). Mild and moderate cases of COPD were selected on the basis of Spirometry readings and Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease criteria. The patients were evaluated on Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnoea (MMRC) scale. The study resulted in improvement in mild and moderate COPD patients by giving them individualized homeopathic medicines. There was a significant change in grade 3, and 2 of Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnoea Scale. It can be inferred that individualized homoeopathic medicines are useful in the management of acute exacerbations in mild and moderate cases of COPD.
Biography:
Oroma B Nwanodi graduated from Meharry Medical College of Nashville, Tennessee in the United States of America as a Medical Doctor in 2001. She specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Massachussets and Maimonides Medical Center. In 2013 and 2014, she obtained specialization in Integrative Holistic Medicine. In 2016, she completed the Doctor of Health Science program at A T Still University, Mesa, Arizona. She has practiced in California, Missouri, Minnesota, and Wyoming.
Abstract:
Background: Homeopathy is used by 12 to 24% of European cancer patients, representing 40.4% of patients at European integrative cancer centers. In 2011, a Swiss review of the literature on homeopathy led to homeopathic treatment coverage in the Swiss national health insurance program. Homeopathy for curative pediatric cancer treatment is limited to 7.4% in the Netherlands, but, 76.5% of German parents will use homeopathy as part of their children’s cancer treatment. Homeopathy may be ready to play a larger role in curative cancer treatment.
Methods: PubMed searches in September 2016 and January 2017, and google scholar searches in August 2016 were performed with search terms “homeopathy or nutraceuticals or phytochemicals cancer treatment” from 2012 onwards. Curative homeopathic treatments were taken from these searches. Supplemental specific hand searches were performed as needed.
Findings: Corroborating studies are needed for the Prasanta Banerji Homeopathic Research Foundation standalone ultramolecular glioma treatment protocol, Ruta graveolens 6c and Calcerea phosphorica 3X. Ultramolecular Carcinosin, Phytolacca decandra, Conium, Thuja and Klimaktoplan® may be appropriate for in vivo breast cancer trials. Lycopodium clavatum 5C and 15C should be considered for in vivo cervical cancer trials. Sulphur 30C, may be considered for non-small cell lung adenocarcinoma treatment trials. The Critical Cancer Management Research Centre & Clinic Psorinum-6x formulation could undergo confirmatory trials for gallbladder, lung, oral, pancreatic, stomach, periampullary and liver adenocarcinomas.
Conclusion & Significance: In vitro studies and retrospective case series indicate that homeopathy could provide curative cancer treatment for an array of cancers: Breast, cervix, gallbladder, liver, lung, oral, pancreas, periampullary, skin, and stomach. Appropriately designed randomized controlled trials (RCT) based on reproducible homeopathic formulations and clinical protocols, and incorporating intention-to-treat analysis will have increased validity. If these RCT are accomplished with positive outcomes,
homeopathy may secure a position in curative cancer treatment.
Wilson F S Neto
Faculdade Mario Schenberg, Brazil
Title: Traditional Chinese Medicine associated with Quantum Therapy to prescription of trace elementsChromium and floral frequenciasis modulator in patients with depression
Biography:
Wilson Neto opened new frontiers in Chinese medicine when you had access to the teachings of the I Ching preserved for millennia by the ancient sages. To delve into Chinese philosophy, simplified the complexity of Chinese medicine. He is the author of two unpublished techniques on so-called Bio I Ching – for treatment of pain and various chronic diseases. Its innovative method of diagnosing eases the way to interpret each energy syndrome correlating every organ and viscera (Zang-Fu) with known diseases in the West. In addition, created a points Finder that finds the correct point to pain and various diseases, dispensing maps and protocols of acupuncture points to perform the treatments. Then added to the acupuncture Quantum therapy to prescribe herbal medicines, trace elements, floral, vitamins and minerals according to the diagnostic conclusion of Chinese medicine. Finally, established groups of food allergens yin-yang and Five flavors for each patient individually.
Abstract:
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) interprets the depression asliver deficiency by excess moisture, cold and pericardial deficiency because excess moisture heat. According to TCM, depression is the conflict between reason and feeling that alters immune function and minerals. Acupuncture and Quantum Therapy (t. q.) correct these amendments, therefore, synergistic to all
specialties of Western and eastern medicine, without the risk of causing adverse reactions. Objective: to present the trace element chromium, Desobesim and modulator the modulator Krebs as indication in patients with depression. Method: 32 issues questionnaire filled in by the healthcare professional. Bodies with more amount of "YES" represented greater imbalance. Added other inductors and Frequenciais corresponding to the Floral organs Modular in imbalance. Result: After 120 days of treatment with acupuncture and TQ, there was the regulation of the levels of vitamins and minerals. Conclusion: clear that much additional study is necessary before a clear understanding between MTC and TQ. This treatment may stimulate future research in this area is highly significant for exploratory study on depression.
Nikhil M Dongarkar
Department of Kayachikitsa, Parul Institute of Ayurved, Vadodara, India
Title: An Ayurvedic Concept of CANCER and its Medical Management by Ayurvedic Science
Biography:
Nikhil M Dongarkar has completed Graduation from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore and now pursuing Post-graduation from Parul Institute of Ayurveda Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
Abstract:
In the present era, when the modern thinking and the various researches are taking place, here is an attempt made to understand the basics of cancer in terms of Ayurveda principles. The Ayurvedic description of the pathophysiology of cancer uses traditional concepts translated into a modern context. Although the biomedical treatment of cancer is considered valuable, from an Ayurvedic perspective it results in degeneration and depletion. Taking this into consideration an Ayurvedic approach focusing on strengthening
digestion, eliminating toxins, reducing tumor growth, and improving tissue metabolismis along with that it does the supportive care management by restoring equilibrium, building strength, and rejuvenation. To understand these concept various Ayurved Classical Books and modern textbooks about cancer along with interviews were conducted with several experienced Ayurvedic clinicians in verbal manner. Hence, it can be concluded that Ayurveda offers a unique perspective on the biomedical diagnosis of cancer and emphasizes restoring wholeness, uses natural remedies, includes a focus on emotional health, and emphasizes prevention strategies. So ultimately holistic approach towards cancer, with total healing and health promotion, with Ayurveda treatment has a great deal of promise in cancer therapy which can be a major part in pallivative and supportive care.
Lirane Carneiro-Suliano
IBRATE – Faculty of Technology, Brazil
Title: Neuroimaging from different stimuli in auriculotherapy
Biography:
Lirane Carneiro-Suliano completed Master’s degree and is currently a PhD student from the Federal University of Paraná. She is a specialist in Acupuncture and Functional Orthopedics of Jaws. She obtained a complementary training in Auriculotherapy in France and in Acupuncture in Beijing Traditional Medicine Training Center of the WFAS, China. She is a Postgraduate Professor in Acupuncture. She lectures about the scientific research works in the area of Acupuncture in several national and international congresses (Boston - Harvard University and Beijing in China). She is a member of the Research Nucleus of Acupuncture (NUPEA) of IBRATE Faculty, having main lines of research and studies published in the area of acupuncture and auriculotherapy. She is a Founding member of the Brazilian
Dental Society of Acupuncture (SOBA). She is a member of the Commission of Integrative Practices of the Regional Council of Dentistry of Paraná (CRO-Pr).
Abstract:
Problem Statement: Researchers have long investigated the results of acupuncture, including the use of modern techniques such as neuroimaging. However, research on microsystems such as auriculotherapy is scarce. There are points in auricular acupuncture with recommendations for possible calming effects and other revitalizing ones, which are consecrated more by practical experience than based on scientific research. There are good results in different sources of stimuli, such as electro-acupuncture and laserpuncture, however, studies on these actions are timid. Functional Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) performance analysis is based on cardiac rhythm variability, vascular compensation response (HR min/HR max), obtaining autonomic amplitude and frequency. The individual variability and physiological changes associated with acupuncture have also been reported in the literature.
Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the immediate influence on the ANS by stimulating points and with different
materials in auriculotherapy, through neuroimaging, anxiety control and heart rate. Methodologies & Theoretical Orientation: Equipment with brain and peripheral sensors was used to capture alterations in brain images, anxiety control and real-time heart rate with different stimuli used at auricular points.
Results: It was observed with the data captured in the images that the stimulus with laserpuncture, electro-acupuncture and needle have a faster response than the seed of Vaccaria when used in the acupuncture point Shen Men, kidney and vegetative nervous system. However, when stimulated the point of joy, even with seed Vaccaria the response was immediate.
Conclusion & Significance: Neuroimaging makes it possible to intensify research with microsystems, to investigate its main points, different sources of stimuli and the neurophysiological reactions provoked. Thus, it will guide the performance and evolution of auriculotherapy.
Biography:
Oroma B Nwanodi graduated from Meharry Medical College of Nashville, Tennessee in the United States of America as a Medical Doctor in 2001. She specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Massachussets and Maimonides Medical Center. In 2013 and 2014, she obtained specialization in Integrative Holistic Medicine. In 2016, she completed the Doctor of Health Science program at A T Still University, Mesa, Arizona. She has practiced in California, Missouri, Minnesota, and Wyoming.
Abstract:
Statement of Purpose: Although 75% of breast cancer patients may use integrative medicine, only 11.5% early-stage breast cancer patients believe integrative medicine has anticancer activity. The gap in users of, and firm believers in integrative medicine indicates a need to increase awareness of integrative medicine’s applicability to curative cancer treatment. As diet, dietary supplements, herbal medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine are used by up to 82% of cancer patients who use integrative medicine, this paper focuses on nutraceuticals. As female cancer patients are most likely to use integrative medicine, nutraceuticals specific to breast, cervical, endometrial, and ovarian cancer are reviewed.
Methods: PubMed searches in September 2016 and January 2017, and google scholar searches in August 2016 were performed with search terms “nutraceuticals or phytochemicals cancer treatment,” and “nutraceuticals or phytochemicals breast or cervical or endometrial or ovarian cancer treatment,” from 2012 onwards. Curative nutraceutical treatments were taken from these searches. Supplemental hand searches were performed as needed.
Findings: Integrative nutraceutical therapies are based on biologic plausibility. Individual nutraceuticals are frequently comprised of numerous phytochemical types, and have multiple mechanisms of action. Agonist-antagonist mechanisms are not exclusive to phytoestrogens, complicating which derivative or whole nutraceutical to use. Research on breast and cervical cancer inhibitors has seemingly outpaced that for endometrial and ovarian cancer. Breast cancer inhibitors include terpenes, isoflavones organosulphur, organoselenium compounds and withanolides.
Conclusion & Significance: Potential nutraceutical candidates for curative cancer treatment abound. Discerning which constituents, which extraction method, and which delivery method to use for an efficacious treatment is a lengthy process. If nutraceuticals such as limonene and Kahalalide F move forward to Phase III trials a nutraceutical cancer treatment pipeline may be established. Withaferin-A for breast and ovarian cancer, and 3-azido Withaferin A for breast cancer, appear to be the gynecologic cancer nutraceutical drug
candidate front runners.
- Ayurveda | Homeopathy | Traditional Medicine | Microkinesiotherapy | Polyherbal Drug
Location: Meeting Room 01
Chair
Oroma B Nwanodi
Locum Tenens, USA
Session Introduction
Milagros Cejas Tarafa
Natural and Traditional Medicine, Spain
Title: Holistic Medicine, Chaos Theory and Spirituality
Biography:
Abstract:
Introduction: Chaos expresses the multiplicity of events in a holds infinity, synergy, relationships and expressions. It is the principle of possibilities and also to understand the cases from multiple perspectives. In the holistic interpretation, everything is associated with the concrete experience of the totality that, through processes allow for understanding, constant to other holds. Holistic is constant interaction, historical realization and chaos, understanding this as fullness of possibilities dynamism, optimism, etc. Hence also that in holistic limits rather than arrival points or fences of content, are realities to transcend points to exceed understandings to develop.
General & Specific Objectives: General objectives of this are to make known basic human behavior patterns, as it has a totalizing, integral, holistic character. Specific objectives are: 1. Determining and knowing the different paradigms to integrate them in more complete contexts in the therapeutic work, 2. Provide patients with the necessary awareness at the spiritual, moral, and social levels
of guidelines and behaviors useful for maintaining health and progressing to an optimal level.
Conclusions: Every patient is anxious to believe in something for which millions of people in the world are spiritually hungry. They are seeking the fundamental truth that man is a spiritual being who is suppressed and he must be in communion with the Divine source of all healing. This is surely the meaning of the way, the truth, and the life. To perfect our human existence, we must have knowledge of our place, which can happen if we first understand nature in itself.
Thiana Tanaka
Reab Animal, Brazil
Title: Microkinesiotherapy applied in Veterinary medicine Benefits of microkinesiotherapy veterinary in the treatment of different pathologies
Biography:
Thiana Tanaka graduated in Veterinary Medicine in 2008, and has been dedicating herself to Veterinary Rehabilitation. She specialized in Veterinary Physiotherapy
and Acupuncture and was trained in Tui Na, Japanese Acupuncture and Acutonics. Since 2013, she has been involved in the treatment of emotional issues of animals through Microphysiotherapy and Biological Reading. Recently in 2016, she has dedicated herself to the studies of telepathic communication with animals and the therapeutic technique of Thetahealing.
Abstract:
Microkinesiotherapy is a technique of manual therapy developed in France in the 80s, based on embryology, phylogenesis and ontogenesis. It assumes that all the cells of our body are able of storing memories in all periods of life, and even ancestral information. Moreover, it says that every living being has an ability to adapt, self-defend and self-heal, seeking balance to protect itself and equalize to the outside environment. The body suffers aggressions of all kinds (toxic, chemical, physical, emotional or environmental) and in different intensities. However, if the aggression is severe and the body does not react effectively, a memory, or pathological scar of the event in the tissues will be recorded. This scar alters the vitality and function of the battered tissue,
which may manifest one or more symptoms on the injured location and generate physical, psychic or emotional disorder. Through different micro-specific palpatory movements and following body maps developed by the creators of Micro kinesiotherapy, it allows the therapist to identify the traces left by these aggressions in the different tissues of the organism. Once the scar is identified and localized, the therapist reinforms the body so that it is stimulated to trigger the processes of self-healing, aiding in the restoration of
vitality and tissue function. The work of "cleaning" that the body initiates may cause a slight fatigue during 1 or 2 days, being indicated that the patient does not make physical effort. Physical symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, increased pain, fever, emotional crisis may occur upto two days after the session. These manifestations occur as a sign of liberation from the aggressor memories. The patient, therefore, should rest and allow self-heal of the body, with the minimum possible of drug interference.
Amal Wageesha Nekadage Don
University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Title: Evaluation of anti proliferative activity and mechanism of action of a polyherbal drug formulation used in traditional medicine for cancer therapy
Biography:
Wageesha N D A received his Undergraduate Education from the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, Sri Lanka, and his MPhil in Biochemistry from University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka. He is currently a Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry and Chemistry at Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry, the Faculty of Medicine, South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine, Sri Lanka. His current research interests involve the cancer research and currently working towards his PhD in the field of development of novel anti-cancer drug based on traditional medicinal knowledge. His work has been presented at scientific conferences and published in journals. He received “Kandiah Memorial Graduateship Award” for Post Graduate research from the Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon in 2010 for his research work.
Abstract:
Le Pana Guliya (LPG) is a polyherbal formulation which is used to treat different types of cancers in traditional medicine. In this study, we describe in vitro efficacy and mechanism of action of LPG on four cancer cell lines (HepG2, HeLa, MCF-7 and RD) compared with a normal cell line CC1. The MTT, LDH assays and protein synthesis were used to study antiproliferative activity of LPG while NO synthesis and GSH content were assayed to determine the oxidative stress exerted by LPG. Rhodamine 123 staining,
caspase 3 activity, DNA fragmentation and microscopic examination of cells stained with ethidium bromide/acridine orange were used to identify the apoptosis mechanisms associated with LPG. The LPG showed the potent antiproliferative effect against all tested cancer cells with an EC50 value of 2.72±0.36, 19.03±2.63, 24.90±2.03 and 17.57±2.8 μg/mL for HepG2, HeLa, MCF-7 and RD cells respectively for MTT assay after 24 h treatment. In contrast, CC1 cells showed an EC50 value of 213.07±7.71 μg/mL. Similar results were observed for LDH release. A dose dependent decrease in protein synthesis was shown in both cancer cell types compared to CC1 cells. The reduction of GSH content and elevation of cell survival with exogenous GSH prove that the LPG act via induction of oxidative stress. LPG also stimulates the production of NO and mediates oxidative stress. Rhodamine 123 assay shows the mitochondrial involvement in cell death by depletion of Δψ inducing downstream events in apoptosis. This results in increase in caspase-3 activity and eventually DNA fragmentation and LPG induced apoptotic cell death. In conclusion, the present study suggested that the LPG exerted an anticancer activity via oxidative stress dependent apoptosis. Therefore present study provides the scientific proof of the traditional knowledge in using LPG as an anticancer agent.
Nathalie Guillaume
Bastyr University, USA
Title: Yi Ren medical Qigong for chronic back pain - A feasibility study on the implementation of Qigong exercises in the elderly population suffering from chronic back pain
Biography:
Nathalie Guillaume DAOM, LAc received her Clinical Doctorate in Pain Management & Oncology from Bastyr University. She has done advanced rotations in China where she had extensive Orthopedic and Cancer Care training at Long Hua Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in Shanghai and Sichuan Integrative Eastern and Western Hospital in Chengdu. Her experience in the performing arts has influenced her interest in a creative approach to the clinical practice using lifestyle changes, nutrition, movement therapy and meditation as medicine. She has extensively researched the therapeutic benefits of Medical Qigong in chronic back pain and is dedicated to promoting the benefits of holistic health to the community through education and service. She is currently Adjunct Faculty for the Graduate School of Oriental Medicine at the New York College of Health Professions and practices in New York City where she is the CEO and Medical Director of Healing Happy Hour.
Abstract:
Statement of the Problem: Chronic Back Pain (CBP) is a common symptom bothering the elderly population seeking medical care. The most common strategy suggested for the relief of this condition is pharmacological and causes harmful side effects. Yi Ren Medical Qigong (YRMQ) has demonstrated that just one single application of this gentle exercise could reduce chronic pain in elderly people. The objective of this clinical trial was to evaluate the effectiveness of Qi therapy in decreasing pain or discomfort.
Methodology & Theoretical Orientation: A group of seven participants with CBP took part in weekly one-hour group Qigong sessions in addition to practicing a shorter version of the exercises at home twice a week. Pain intensity was evaluated using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), showing reduction of symptoms. Other assessment tools such as the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) and the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) scales were used to measure the pain reduction over the course of the 5-week trial. Findings: The participants were very motivated and most of them attended without missing a week. The mean adjusted low back intensity using the assessment tools showed a significant reduction. No serious or life-threatening adverse effects were found.
Conclusions & Significance: Qigong has proven to provide at least in the short term some reduction of pain and pain medication use. Our preliminary efficacy results were consistent with previous Qigong studies showing improvement of back pain via assessment score changes, but not enough significant statistical evidence relevant to prove the replicable efficacy of the proposed exercises. Conducting a The 5-week pilot trial of Qigong exercises for an elderly population sample with CBP was moderately feasible.
Zhenxing Ren
Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, China
Title: MicroRNA-210 is involved in early cognitive impairment induced by chronic cerebral hypoperfusion in rats through regulation of snap25
Biography:
Abstract:
Vascular dementia (VD) is the most common form of dementia in the elderly. However, little is understood about the roles of microRNAs (miRNAs) in cognitive impairment in early VD. Here, rats with 4 weeks chronic ischemia showed early impaired acquisition of spatial learning in Morris water maze test. We further investigated the roles of miRNAs in cognitive impairment. The
miRNA expression microarrays on RNA extracted from the hippocampus of rats with 4 weeks chronic ischemia and control rats were used. Real-time reverse transcription PCR was conducted to verify the candidate miRNAs discovered by microarray analysis. The data showed that miR-210 was increased significantly in the hippocampus of rats with 4 weeks chronic ischemia, which were concomitant with that rats displayed a significant synaptic loss and cognitive deficits. Bioinformatic analysis predicted that snap25 mRNA is targeted by miR-210. Overexpression of miR-210 lowers the levels of snap25 and synaptic proteins expression in PC12 cells damage induced by serum-free. In contrast, suppression of miR-210 by miR-210 inhibitor significantly results in higher levels of snap25 and synaptic proteins expression. Taken together, miR-210 is involved in cognitive impairment in rats with chronic ischemiainduced vascular dementia through regulation of snap25.
Ramanand Kalathingal
Jawaharlal Nehru University, India
Title: Medical pluralism and Indian state: Analyzing the pluralism within ayurveda and its engagement with Indian State and state sponsored Ayurveda
Biography:
Ramanand Ramadasan from Calicut Kerala, India graduated in English Literature and British and World History, Post Graduate in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work from the University of Calicut. Obtained MPhil in Social Sciences in Health on the topic Pluralism with in Pluralism -Analysing the Sociology of Ayurvedic practice in Kerala from the Centre for Social Medicine and Community Health, Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi. Currently undergoing PhD from the same University on the Topic of Pluralism in Yoga. I have been working on the field of Traditional Medicine for the last three years and have delivered lectures and published papers on the same topic.
Abstract:
Existence of pluralist health care is a global phenomenon. In India; Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and Homeopathy co-exist with Biomedicine. This paper maps and expresses the different forms of medical practices within the system of Ayurveda. In a sense it is an attempt to look at the pluralism within pluralism. The paper has two parts, the first part is based on the primary research conducted at northern Kerala, India, popularly known as Malabar. The nuances of each system ranging from Kalaripayattu (Martial arts and healing therapy) Paramparya Vaidyans (Traditional healers) Visha Chikitskaks (Snake bite and other poison healers) and Marma Chikitsaks are presented. Along with the interactions of these, different practices with state sponsored Ayurveda is discussed under the sub headings of 1) Ayurveda as a monolith – problems and prospects in homogenizing 2) Terms
of engagement between Local health traditions and Ayurveda- Who is setting the terms? 3) Knowledge transfer – Appropriation or incorporation? 4) Asymmetrical Pluralism- State response to local health traditions. 5) The question of legitimacy – Perspectives from traditional local health practitioners. Second part of the paper deals with the idea of integration of Indigenous systems to heath care. This part is based on secondary sources and it is looking at the ‘Integration Ideas’ used in Indian health sector after
the establishment of Ministry for AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and Homeopathy). The theme is discussed under various subheadings such as, The history of Ayurveda and its status during Colonial times and Post- Independence. Philosophical tenets, The Rational Irrational dichotomy- Evidence based medicine and Randomized Control Trial,
Areas of interaction with Biomedicine, Biomedicalization of Ayurveda, Levels of Integration, Health security and Ayurveda.
Hadar S Faizy
University of Duhok, Iraq
Title: Antioxidant assay (MTT)of watercress (Nasturtium officinale) bioactive compounds in Duhok/ Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Biography:
Hadar S Faizy is an expert in Plant Extract and Tissue Culture. Currently she is PhD student jointly supervised by Prof. Muraleedharan G Nair, PhD, CChem, FRSC, Senior associate to the Dean of CANR, Horticulture at Michigan State University. She worked in Bioactive Natural Products and Phytoceuticals Laboratory in the Department of Horticulture at Michigan State University. Her project is “Evaluation of phytochemical analysis, hypoglycemic and antioxidant activities of Nasturtium officinale plants produced by tissue culture techniques”. At the meantime, she is working as a Lecturer at the Department of Horticulture/College of Agriculture, University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Abstract:
Statement of the Problem: Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) has been long used as a home remedy by different cultures as medicinal plant. The aim of this study is to investigate the antioxidant activity of watercress.
Methodology & Theoretical Orientation: Hexane and methanol extracts of plant dried materials were used which have been collected from three different villages in Duhok/Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The relationship between secondary metabolites contents and antioxidants were tested by MTT assay.
Findings: The highest antioxidant activity was observed in aerial parts at low altitude at 459 m Zawa village. Low amount of steroids compounds of methanol extract accompanied the weakest activity of antioxidant in the plants that were collected from Kanimasea village at 1340 m altitude. The isolation and purification were done for the hexane and methanol aerial parts extracts. As a result, white crystalline powder was obtained which was conformed to physical, chemical and spectral identification by 1H-NMR; the compound was identified as ß-sitosterol.
Conclusion & Significance: Due to antioxidant potential of Nasturtium officinale extract, it might find application in the prevention of free radical related diseases.