Alternative Medicine

De Qi refers to a series of sensations experienced when acupuncture is performed at acupoints. De Qi comprises needling sensations felt by the patient, and the sensations perceived by the acupuncturist. Classical Traditional...

To conduct a systematic review to assess the clinical effectiveness of scalp acupuncture (SA) for stroke.Literature searches were performed in 7 databases up to 16 August 2014, and all the randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in...

To explore the advantages of acupuncture treatment guided by channel palpation on stroke-sequel patients.This research was randomized, traditional acupuncture controlled trial using channel palpation acupuncture to treat...

To identify the acupoint combinations used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).The clinical literature regarding acupuncture and moxibustion for AD was searched and collected from databases including Chinese...

High incidence of treatable oral conditions has been reported among palliative patients. However, a large proportion of palliative patients lose their ability to communicate their sufferings. Therefore, it may lead to...

A survey approved by the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) was sent to the academic deans of all 49 accredited veterinary colleges to obtain information on educational programs offered in integrative...

Subcutaneous mast cells (MCs) are vulnerable to mechanical stimulation from external environment. Thus, MCs immune function could be modulated by their mechanosensitivity. This property has been identified as the trigger...

A study was conducted to evaluate the ameliorative potential of homeopathic drugs in combination (Sulfur 30C, 30C, Graphites 30C, and Psorinum 30C) in 16 dogs affected with oral papillomatosis which was not undergone any...