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How Ayurveda Can Be Your Help While Dealing with HIV/AIDS
We have gone past the HIV/Aids scare and are now working on finding its cure. Let’s learn about the disease, studies, tips to manage your health if infected, and Ayurvedic medications from Patanjali. HIV/AIDS Details The advanced phase of disease...

Analysis of Acupoint Selection and Combinations in Acupuncture Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Protocol for Data Mining
Yujun He,1,* Lu Li,1,* Miao Zhou,1,* Yi Xu,1 Jie Tang,1 Yachao Wu,1 Minhui Liu,1 Bowen Xing,2 Xiaojun Li,1 Xiaoyi Wang1 1Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical...

Alternative medicine expert Pankaj Pathak, accused of assaulting a retired teacher, forced to kneel down and apologise
Self-professed alternative medicine expert Pankaj Pathak was on Wednesday forced to kneed down and apologise — that too in front of a cheering mob and a posse of policemen — after he and a few close associates were accused of manhandling and...
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Exploration of the Application Rules and Clinical Significance of Acupoints in Acupuncture Treatment of Migraine Based on Data Mining [Letter]
Dear editor We read with great interest the paper entitled “Exploration of the Application Rules and Clinical Significance of Acupoints in Acupuncture Treatment of Migraine Based on Data Mining” by He et al.1 The study integrated four data mining...

Mixing Ayurveda with modern medicine: What matters is scientific proof
The proposal to integrate MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) and BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) into a single course has sparked controversy and opposition, with some calling it “mixopathy”. The Indian Medical...
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Is Acupuncture Clinically Ready for Post-Stroke Sleep Disorders? A Critical Commentary on a Recent Network Meta-Analysis [Letter]
Dear editor We read with interest the article by Lian et al1 on acupuncture-related therapies for post-stroke sleep disorders (PSSD). While valuable, several methodological concerns merit discussion. First, the study’s definition of PSSD requires...

Ayurveda Has No Expiry Date: President Droupadi Murmu
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday inaugurated the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University in Gorakhpur, hailing the institution as a modern centre rooted in India’s ancient health wisdom and spiritual legacy and termed India’s...
ACUTE EXACERBATION OF CHRONIC SINSUSITIS IN RELATION WITH EXCITING CAUSE IN HOMEOPATHY
ABSTRACT Acute exacerbation of chronic sinusitis (AECS) presents a recurring clinical challenge marked by intensified nasal congestion, facial pain, and purulent discharge, often triggered by identifiable external or internal factors. In...

Earliest known steel acupuncture needles found in Haihun Marquis Tomb
A set of ultra-fine steel needles found in a jade tube recovered from the tomb of Liu He, the Marquis of Haihun. /CGTN A set of ultra-fine steel needles found in a jade tube recovered from the tomb of Liu He, the Marquis of Haihun. /CGTN A set of...

Ayurveda and Unani, which were lagging, are progressing today': UP CM Yogi Adityanath at Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath Ayush University inauguration
Addressing the gathering, CM Yogi said, "Before 2014, India's health status did not receive the recognition it should have received. Today, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the health disciplines have got a platform through...

Hail Mary: Extracting the truth about oils
Cannabis oil has emerged as one of the most sought-after extracts in the world of wellness, alternative medicine, and therapeutic research. As we approach July 10 — a day increasingly celebrated by cannabis enthusiasts for its focus on oils and...

Skin&Co Roma Truffle Therapy Morning Dew Facial Cleanser Is My Daily Aromatherapy—Review
Washing your face doesn’t have to be boring. I actually look forward to using Skin&Co Roma Truffle Therapy Morning Dew gel cleanser, which feels soothing going on and has a warm scent that keeps me coming back. It reminds me of marzipan (which is...

Ayurgenomics: merging Ayurveda and genomics
In the evolving landscape of healthcare, the fusion of ancient practices with cutting-edge science is unlocking new potentials in personalized medicine. One such groundbreaking approach is Ayurgenomics—the integration of Ayurveda and genomics....

Tiny needles, big relief: Certified BJACH providers bring battlefield acupuncture to patients
FORT POLK, La. —Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital is spotlighting battlefield acupuncture, a fast-acting, medication-free ear acupuncture protocol used to treat chronic pain, migraines, anxiety and stress. Developed in 2001 by U.S. Air Force...

What's Wrong With Reiki?
I regularly am asked about Reiki and other New Age spiritualities. Many Catholics believe practicing such is compatible with the teachings of Jesus and the faith he founded. Is it? One woman recently said to me that she saw no difference between...
Exploring The Scientific Foundations of the Doctrine of Signature and Its Contribution to Homeopathic Remedies
ABSTRACT The doctrine of signatures serves as a visual hint from Nature ; this remains a contentious issue. In addition to the doctrine of signatures, studying the natural behavior, toxicological effects, and physiological actions of a substance...

Cancer Care Crossroads — Conventional vs Alternative Medicine
The passing of MTV personality Ananda Lewis at age 52—after initially delaying mammograms, declining her doctor’s recommendation for a double mastectomy, and pursuing alternative therapies to treat her stage III breast cancer—has reignited a...

INSiTU partners with facial acupuncture clinic amid growing interest in post-treatment care
Owned by Sakura Forest Co Ltd, INSiTU started selling three of its products at HaRi from June 1. According to the brand, facial acupuncture has become popular among beauty-conscious Japanese women in recent years, and it considered the...

Oldest Steel Acupuncture Needles Found in Chinese Tomb
This jade tube contained fragments of steel acupunture needles. NANCHANG, CHINA—Global Times reports that archaeologists investigating the tomb of Liu Hemarquis, the Marquis of Haihun, in east China's Jiangxi Province discovered the world’s oldest...

'Ghana Shows 'Clear Interest' In India's Defence Equipment And Training Support,' Says MEA Secretary Dammu Ravi
Accra: Ministry of External Affair's Secretary (Economic Relations) Dammu Ravi stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ghanaian President John Mahama held detailed discussions on increasing defence cooperation between the two countries, with...