Arak university of Medical Sciences
Complementary Medicine Journal
2228-5091
9
3
2019
12
1
Management of Hypertension Based on Temperament Concept in Persian Medicine
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3747
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Rahim
Firouzi Bostan Abad
Department of Iranian Medicine, School of Iranian Traditional Medicine, Qom University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Qom, Iran.
Roshanak
Ghods
Research Institute for Islamic & Complementary Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.; School of Traditional Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Arman
Zargaran
Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Hossein
Moradi Dehnavi
Department of Iranian Medicine, School of Iranian Traditional Medicine, Qom University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Qom, Iran.
Hypertension can be classified into HOT and COLD in Persian medicine. In HOT hypertension, cardiac output is increased which causes an increase in heart rate or stoke volume; therefore, treated with bloodletting (cold temperament), food such as barley is recommended. In COLD hypertension, blood viscosity or arterial sympathetic tone is increased which is usually associated with mental stress which is treated with relaxation techniques such as dry cupping and hot food such as olive.
Arak university of Medical Sciences
Complementary Medicine Journal
2228-5091
9
3
2019
12
1
Comparison of Radiation-Induced Mucositis With Multiple Oral Ulcers Based on Iranian Traditional Medicine: A Review Study
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3759
FA
Gholamreza
MohammadSoltani
PhD. candidate in Iranian Medicine, Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.
Simin
Hemmati
Department of Radiotherapy, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Mohammad
Kamali Nejad
Researcher, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Seied AmirHossein
Latifi
MD-PhD. in Iranian Medicine, Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.
Seyed Abdolali
Musavazadeh
MD-PhD. in Iranian Medicine, Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran.
Objective Radiation-Induced Mucositis (RIM) is more common in patients with head and neck cancers. Common medications have not been fully successful in preventing and treating RIM. We can use the potential of Iranian medicine for prevention and oral/topical treatment of these lesions.
Methods In this review study, the keywords of “Mucositis”, “Head and Neck Radiotherapy”, “Aphthous”, and “Mouth Ulcers” (In Persian) were used for searching in books related to Iranian Traditional Medicine (ITM) and in related papers published online and indexed in Scopus, Web of Science and PubMed databases from 1995 to 2018.
Results According to ITM, RIM is mostly similar to a kind of aphthous oral ulcers called Ghola, both of which have the same treatment. For RIM treatment, various strategies for lifestyle modification have been recommended. Furthermore, considering that heat and dryness are the primary causes of RIM occurrence, the plants that cause damp feeling and produce moisture and maintain tissue integrity throughout the body and mouth can be used locally and orally for the prevention and treatment of RIM based on their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibiotic properties.
Conclusion Due to different viewpoints of ITM on health and disease, lifestyle modification and herbal remedies along with therapeutic measures can be effective in controlling RIM.
Arak university of Medical Sciences
Complementary Medicine Journal
2228-5091
9
3
2019
12
1
Medicinal Properties of Boron Supplementation on the Prevention and Treatment of Diseases: A Systematic Review
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3779
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Somayeh
Nikkhah
Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran.
Mohammad Reza
Naghii
Department of Nutrition, School of Health, Baqiyatallah (a.s.) University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Objective Boron supplement is an essential ingredient for humans approved the American Food and Drug Administration. Since today, the use of dietary supplements for the treatment of diseases has received much attention, this systematic review study aimed to determine the effect of boron supplement on the treatment and prevention of various diseases.
Methods The search was conducted among papers published until July 2019 and indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, Google Scholar, SID, IranMedex and MagIran databases using keywords of “boron supplementation”, “boric acid”, “calcium fructoborate”, “treatment”, and “prevention”. Articles with a score of 3 or more based on the Jadad Scale were included in the study (n=67).
Results Fifteen preventive therapeutic effects of boron supplement were investigated. All studies confirmed the favorable effect of boron supplementation in the fields of treatment and prevention and no side effects were reported in any of them.
Conclusion Symptoms of boron deficiency such as amnesia, osteoporosis, degenerative diseases, hormonal disorders and decreased libido are prevalent, and this deficiency have many side effects that can be prevented. Hence, the use of boron as a reasonable nutritional intervention and appropriate alternative to conventional chemical drugs is recommended.
Arak university of Medical Sciences
Complementary Medicine Journal
2228-5091
9
3
2019
12
1
Effect of Branched-Chain Amino Acid Supplementation on O2 Uptake Kinetics and Time to Exhaustion in Trained Women
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3791
FA
Abbas
Saremi
Associate Professor, Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Arak University, Arak, Iran.
Darioush
Khajavi
Associate Professor, Department of Motor Behavior and Sport Psychology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Arak University, Arak, Iran.
Fatemeh
Abedi
MSc, Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Arak University, Arak, Iran.
Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Branched-Chain Amino Acid (BCAA) supplementation on O2 uptake kinetics and the time to exhaustion in trained women.
Methods In this quasi-experimental study with pre-test/post-test design, participants were 20 trained women (Mean±SD age, 21.3±0.5 years). They were randomly assigned into two groups of BCAA (received 45mg/kg/d BCAA for 7 days; n=10) and isocaloric placebo (received 2g/d microcrystalline cellulose for 7 days; n=10). On day 7, subjects performed the incremental exercise test on a cycle ergometer until exhaustion in order to measure maximal oxygen uptake (Vo2max). Respiratory gas exchange was measured using breath-by-breath analysis in order to evaluate O2 uptake kinetics. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA with repeated measures at the significance level of P<0.05.
Results BCAA supplementation significantly increased Vo2max (P<0.04, 1.5±0.8 vs 1.9±0.5 min) and the time to exhaustion (P<0.02, 13.5±3.1 vs. 16.6±2.1 min) during the exercise test. The O2 uptake kinetics such as oxygen deficit (P<0.01), time constant 1(P<0.02) and time constant 2 (P<0.01) in the BCAA group were faster than those in the placebo group.
Conclusion BCAA supplementation (45mg/kg/d) can speed up the O2 uptake kinetics and may be effective in increasing the endurance capacity.
Arak university of Medical Sciences
Complementary Medicine Journal
2228-5091
9
3
2019
12
1
Effect of Chromium Picolinate Supplementation Combined With Resistance Training on Liver Enzymes Levels and Insulin Resistance in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
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3803
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Mohammad
Parastesh
Assistant Professor, Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Arak University, Arak, Iran.
Abbas
Saremi
Associate Professor, Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Arak University, Arak, Iran.
Meisam
Ebadianejad
MSc, Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Arak University, Arak, Iran.
Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of supplementation with chromium picolinate combined with resistance training on the serum level of liver enzymes and insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR) in male patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
Methods In this study, participants were 30 male patients with T2D (Mean±SD weight: 75.1±6.3 kg and BMI= 26.1±2.3 kg/m2). They were divided into three groups (two experimental and one control). In addition to resistance training for 8 weeks, experimental groups consumed 400-mg chromium picolinate daily and placebo. Serum levels of liver enzymes, insulin and glucose were measured before and after the training period. Data were analyzed using one-way ACNOVA and Bonferroni correction test (P<0.05).
Results Both resistance training combined with chromium picolinate supplementation (P=0.04) and resistance training with placebo (P=0.11) significantly reduced HOMA-IR compared to the control group. They both also resulted in a significant decrease in Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) and Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) enzymes level compared to the diabetic control group (P=0.01). Resistance training along with chromium picolinate supplementation (P=0.01) significantly reduced the waist-hip ratio (P=0.04) and fat percentage (P=0.01) compared to controls.
Conclusion training combined with chromium picolinate supplementation is more effective in improving the liver enzymes level in T2D patients.
Arak university of Medical Sciences
Complementary Medicine Journal
2228-5091
9
3
2019
12
1
The Effect of Sucking Ice Bits on Nausea and Vomiting During Chemotherapy in Patients with Breast Cancer
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3811
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Mohammad
Haddadi
Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran.
Javad
Ganjloo
Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran.
Hamid Reza
Hashemifard
Training, Research, and Medical Center of Vasei Hospital, Sabzevar, Iran.
Yasser
Tabarraie
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Hamid
Robat Sarpooshi
Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran.
Objective Cancer disease and its treatment methods affect the quality of life of those suffering from breast cancer. Nausea and vomiting are frequent side-effects of chemotherapy. Nowadays, complementary therapies are used along with routine treatments to control this disease. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of sucking ice bits with plain water on nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer.
Methods In this clinical trial, participants were 60 breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. They were randomly divided into two groups of control and ice. The ice group received 30 bits of ice in 1 cc during chemotherapy, while control group received 30-cc tap water. Nausea was evaluated based on visual analog scale and vomiting was estimated based on the number of cases. The data were analyzed in SPSS software.
Results The Mean±SD of nausea in ice group was 1.268±1.9 and in the control group it was 1.787±2.9 and this difference was statistically significant after intervention (P=0.015). The mean of vomiting in ice group was 0.406±0.2 and in the control group it was 0.449±0.266, but this difference was not significant; i.e. the intervention had no significant effect on vomiting (P=0.549).
Conclusion Sucking ice bits containing plain water had high effect on reducing nausea caused by chemotherapy but it had no effect on occurrence of vomiting.
Arak university of Medical Sciences
Complementary Medicine Journal
2228-5091
9
3
2019
12
1
The Effect of Benson Relaxation on Physiological Criteria in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
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3823
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Fatemeh
Teimouri
Instructor, Ph.D Student of Health in Emergencies and Disaster, Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Nursing Faculty, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Seyed Amirhossein
Pishgooie
Associate Professor, Ph.D., Intensive Care Nursing Department, Nursing Faculty, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mehdi
Malmir
MSc, Nezaja 502 Army Hospital, Tehran, Iran.
Nahid
Rajai
Instructor, MSc, Department of Maternal-Infant Health, Nursing Faculty, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Objective One of the common problems of patients undergoing open heart surgery is physiological disorders due to anxiety that can affect the result of surgery. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Benson relaxation on the physiological sysmptoms of patients undergoing open heart surgery.
Methods This is a clinical trial performed on 90 candidates for open heart surgery referred to the hospitals affiliated to AJA University of Medical Sciences in Tehran in 2014. The subjects were randomly divided into two experimental and control groups. In both groups, the physiological symptoms (respiratory rate, pulse rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure) of the patients were measured one day before surgery. Benson relaxation was performed on patients in the experimental group in the morning of the surgery day and the physiological symptoms of both groups were evaluated after intervention. Data analysis was performed in SPSS V. 21 software using Chi-square test, paired t-test and independent t-test at a significance level of P<0.05.
Results There was no significant difference in physiological symptoms of both groups before intervention. After intervention, a significant difference between the groups was reported in terms of all physiological variables (P=0.001). Paired t-test results also showed a significant difference between the two groups before and after the intervention in terms of all physiological variables except diastolic blood pressure.
Conclusion Benson relaxation significantly improved the physiological status of patients undergoing open heart surgery. It is recommended that nurses use this method to improve the physiological status of these patients.
Arak university of Medical Sciences
Complementary Medicine Journal
2228-5091
9
3
2019
12
1
A Case Report of Chronic Nonunion Thighbone Fracture Treatment Based on Iranian Traditional Medicine
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Akram
Ashuri
Traditional Medicine Assistant at the College of Traditional Medicine at Qom University of Medical science, Qom, Iran.
Mahmoud
Shirazian
Traditional Medicine Expert and the Founder of Bu Ali Medical School and Research Institute of Qom, Qom, Iran.
Objective Nonunion fracture of lower-extremity long bones is really important because these bones bear the weight of the body. Some reasons of nonunion fracture are: Instability and immobility of the fractured fragments; insufficient blood supply to the fractured site; and damage to periosteum and necrosis of periosteal cells caused by insufficient blood supply. There are two methods of nonunion treatment based on Iranian traditional medicine: (A) Nonsurgical treatment including physiotherapy, ultrasonic or electromagnetic waves or injection of Maltose-binding protein for stimulation of bone regeneration; and (b) Surgical treatment with the aim of fixing fractured parts internally and externally, and eventually bone graft in the form of allografts and autografts.
Methods The patient was a 29-year-old man whose thigh bone had been fractured in an accident at the age of 21. During 8 years, he had underwent surgical and nonsurgical treatments as well as allograft and autograft transplantation, but unfortunately none of these treatments were effective and he suffered from infection, transplant rejection and necrosis of fractured fragments. Disappointed patient was subjected to treatment based on traditional medicine including modification of lifestyle and dietary regime, and using traditional drugs and leech therapy.
Conclusion After 6 months of therapy, avascular necrosis was completely removed and new bones were created in the areas between the fractures and the patient got better over time. By expanding education and research in the field of Iranian traditional medicine, we can increase the use of effective, non-invasive and low-cost Iranian-based therapies which have great role in improving the quality of life of the individual and community and can prevent from expensive material and spiritual costs of surgery and amputation.