Lyndsie Koon, Robert Brustad, Megan Babkes Stellino
Received: May 15, 2019; Published: November 27, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.icm.1904064

Abstract: Physical activity participation has been found to have a positive impact on cognitive function across a lifespan. For older adults, qualitative variables with the physical activity context may influence cognition than quantitative variables (e.g., intensity, duration). The purpose of this study was [...]

Michael Frass
Received: November 14, 2019; Published: November 14, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.icm.1904063

Abstract: Highlights of Application of Homeopathy in Oncology Patients: An Interview with Prof. Michael Frass

Joseph V. Pergolizzi, Aaron Tabor, Jo Ann LeQuang, Michael Annabi, Hani Annabi
Received: June 05, 2019; Published: November 05, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.icm.1904062

Abstract: (1) Background: The ketogenic diet (KD) was developed in the 1920s as a treatment for pediatric epilepsy and is emerging as a possible treatment option for certain mental health disorders. There is a link between certain mental health disorders and epilepsy, suggesting some commonality among underl [...]

Sonia Baccetti, Elisabetta Barbara Cortesi, Maria Valeria Monechi, Mariella Di Stefano, Barbara Cucca, Tommaso Conti, Antonella Traversi, Filippa Terranova, Sylvie Yvonne Barberousse, Roberto Montelatici, Federica Sabatini, Catia Vuono, Christian Bini, Elio Rossi, Francesca Martella
Received: September 27, 2018; Published: October 25, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.icm.1904061

Abstract: Background: Pain and vasomotor symptoms are common side effects in breast cancer patients. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) may be an option of care for these side effects in a multidisciplinary pathway. Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate if TCM is safe and effective in hot flashes and [...]

Francesco Sivelli, Elio Rossi, Sonia Baccetti, Mariella Di Stefano, Eugenia Gallo, Fabio Firenzuoli
Received: September 27, 2018; Published: October 18, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.icm.1904060

Abstract: In this article we shortly inform about the most important mechanisms lying at the basis of herb-drug interactions (HDI). We summarized the best known and relevant ones emerging from clinical evidence. The last part is dedicated to cancer patients

Myriam Rudaz, Thomas Ledermann, Michael P. Twohig, Michael E. Levin
Received: May 24, 2019; Published: October 10, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.icm.1904059

Abstract: (1) Background: There is robust evidence that mindfulness trainings enhance mindfulness as operationalized in Western psychology, but evidence about heartfulness is sparse. This study seeks to test whether a brief mindfulness training enhances heart qualities, including self-compassion, gratitude, a [...]

Sarah Fogarty, Phillipa Hay
Received: August 06, 2019; Published: October 08, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.icm.1904058

Abstract: Background: Death is a universal human experience. The experience of grief is unique for each person experiencing it. There is emerging research on modalities that provide support for bereaved individuals including bereavement massage. There is limited information in the literature about the speci [...]

Niamh Flynn
Received: July 01, 2019; Published: September 26, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.icm.1903057

Abstract: Hypnosis interventions consistently produce significant decreases in pain associated with a variety of chronic-pain problems (Elkins, Jensen & Patterson 2007) while neurophysiological studies have shown that specific hypnotic suggestions have clear effects on the brain and spinal cord functionin [...]

Kelly Armstrong, Raman Gokal, Todd Todorsky
Received: March 25, 2019; Published: September 25, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.icm.1903056

Abstract: Background: Direct Current (DC) microcurrent point stimulation (MPS) is increasingly recognized as a therapy for chronic pain and stress management. However, there remains limited evidence as to the therapeutic value in chronic of MPS chronic post surgical pain (CPSP) management related to C-Sectio [...]

Thibault Deschamps
Received: July 24, 2019; Published: September 24, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.icm.1903055

Abstract: Let’s consider the issues of exercise and cognitive function from a different angle, by moving from sitting to standing for instance. Not only does seeing anything from different perspectives reflect our cognitive flexibility [1], it also has a direct impact on the executive performance. Interesting [...]