OBJECTIVE: The objective of this paper is to review the literature regarding Withania
somnifera (ashwagandha, WS) a commonly used herb in Ayurvedic medicine. Specifically, the …

Pain is the major complaint of the estimated one million US consumers who use
acupuncture each year. Although acupuncture is widely available in chronic pain clinics, the …

Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of açai fruit pulp on risk
factors for metabolic disorders in overweight subjects. The açaí palm (Euterpe oleracea Mart.), …

Context• Ayurveda, the traditional system of healthcare in India, has many remedies for
Osteoarthritis (OA). One of the ingredients most commonly found in Ayurvedic arthritis formulas is …

Background: Physician interest in complementary medicine is widely documented in many
Western countries. The extent of level of training, attitudes toward legitimacy, and use of …

Ayurveda, the science of life, is a comprehensive medical system that has been the traditional
system qf healthcare in India for more than 5000 years. This medical system uas well …

Background: A survey exploring attitudes toward complementary or alternative medicine
was distributed to 295 family physicians in the Chesapeake region. Physicians were asked …

Background The ability to reduce inflammation in overweight and obese individuals may be
valuable in preventing the progression to metabolic syndrome with associated risks for heart …

Objective The aim of this pilot study was to examine the practicality of delivering a package of
nonpharmacologic, behavioral‐based treatment, previously found to be effective in chronic …

A proprietary fractionated white bean extract of Phaseolus vulgaris has been shown in vitro
to inhibit the digestive enzyme alpha-amylase. This may prevent or delay the digestion of …