Medicina alternativa e integrativa

The second biggest cause of mortality globally is stroke. The percentage of deaths in Hong Kong attributable to cerebrovascular illness was about 6.8% of all fatalities. Although patients frequently use integrative medicine techniques, there are currently no guidelines to support the associated professional practise for the care and rehabilitation of stroke. As a result, we created this framework for the creation of a clinical practise guideline (CPG) for stroke using integrative medicine.

In the realm of surgery, wound healing is a crucial problem since it necessitates painless recovery. The goal of management is to hasten healing and avoid infection. Wounds and their care have received increasing attention from Acharya Sushruta. Numerous antiseptics that prevent infection are often used, however they play no part in speeding up the healing process and are cytotoxic, which harms wound healing. In order to evaluate acute cutaneous toxicity and wound-healing efficacy, Pentabark Kashaya (PK), a novel polyherbomineral formulation, was created.

Ayurvedic paediatric OPDs frequently face the Kshudra kustha kind of Vicharchika, which is marked by the symptoms Kandu (itching), Srava (discharge), Pidaka (vesicles) and Shyava Varna (discoloration). Eczema lesions that are dry and blackish are caused by Vata involvement, whereas itching in the afflicted regions is caused by Kapha and Srava by Pitta. Eczema and Vicharchika are more similar than not. Shodhana and Shamana therapy are emphasised in the traditional texts of Ayurveda as a line of treatment at various points in the management of Kustha. Shamana treatment is preferable over Shodhana therapy in youngsters. In order to assess the effectiveness of Durvadya Taila and Laghu Manjisthadi Kwatha in Vicharchika in children aged 5 to 16 years, a clinical research was carried out using both inclusive and exclusive criteria. Patients received LaghuManjisthadi Kwatha twice daily for 45 days while also receiving external application of Durvadya Taila and they were contacted for follow-up care after 15 days of therapy completion. In a group of 30 patients, the majority of patients (86.67%) had considerable improvement, 6.7% had complete remission and 6.67% had mild improvement. Durvadya Taila and Laghu Manjisthadi Kwatha are obviously safe and effective in the management of Vicharchika in children, according to the clinical investigation.

Background: In 1999, WHO identified Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) as dysglycemia with BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 , high lipid profile and Blood pressure above 135/85 mm Hg as metabolic syndrome. Scientific and technical advancement of lifestyle has reduced physical activity of people; whereas today’s food and culture ensures increased calorie intake, which along with psychological stress have landed human life in the clutches of metabolic diseases. Homoeopathy has significant efficacy in treating lifestyle diseases like Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Obesity, Insomnia, Heart Problems, Peptic Ulcers etc. The Objective of the study was to manage metabolic diseases homeopathically and monitor their surveillance using standardized physical measurements to collect data on height and weight; hip and waist circumference, family and past history. Methods: Children who fulfill any 3 criteria of metabolic syndrome are enrolled and data were collected in SKHMC case format systematically. Selected children were communicated with the parent and are requested to visit Sarada Krishna Homoeopathic Medical College for advanced studies and treatment after a written consent. Anthropometric measurement of weight, height, waist circumference, Waist Hip ratio, skin fold measures and activity tracker along with the constitutional medicine was the intervention. Follow up was conducted for a period of 6- 8 months to record significant differences in parameters. Results: The prevalence of the MetS was seen in 19 children among 264 screened students 7.2% among which 3.4% were females; 3.7% were males. All 19 children had BMI above 85percentile; among which obese children were 8 and remaining 11 were identified overweight. The factor responsible were identified as low physical activity, sedentary activities such as watching television or using electronic gadgets and sleep routines, which were seen in 63% of the children and rest was understood as due to medication, family history etc. After the prescription of constitutional remedy and follow up of 8 months, following parameters were analyzed for observing significant difference in Waist circumference, BMI and Waist Hip ratio, skin fold measures; P=0.001. Conclusion: The MetS is prevalent among school children, and this is due to lack of awareness among students, teachers and parents, therefore school health programs can help the children to lead healthy life style. Introducing Physical education and outdoor games in school must be recommended and made mandatory to raise up a healthy generation. Occassional screening programs to manage obesity and MetS must be intervented.