European Journal of Integrative Medicine

Integrating Yoga into Comprehensive Cancer Care: Starting Somewhere
Glaser KM, Crabtree-Ide CR, Flores TF and Reid ME
The rapid increase in cancer survivors in the United States (US) highlights the importance of survivors' long-term care needs and symptom management. Given evidence that yoga supports cancer related symptoms, our aim was to develop and implement a community yoga program available for cancer survivors, family members, and staff involved in cancer care at a public comprehensive cancer center in the US. Given the wide age range and potential side effects from cancer treatment, we adapted the yoga program to meet the needs of cancer survivors.
Traditional Chinese medicine for the COVID-19 pandemic: An online cross-sectional survey among health care workers
Jin X, Xu L, Lu C, Xue X, Liu X, Zhou Y, Hu X, Liu J and Pei X
: During the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, health care workers (HCWs) have faced a heightened risk of infection. Preventative measures are critical to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and protect HCWs. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been recommended to prevent and treat COVID-19 in China. We conducted this survey to investigate the use of infection control behaviors, preventative and therapeutic interventions, and outcomes among HCWs during the surge of Omicron variant infections to explore the association of preventative measures with outcomes and to investigate the factors influencing the adoption of TCM as a preventative measure.
Olfactory training with essential oils for patients with post-COVID-19 smell dysfunction: A case series
Donelli D, Antonelli M and Valussi M
It is estimated that up to one third of COVID-19 patients can develop long-lasting smell dysfunction. Viral infections, especially COVID-19, can cause anosmia through different pathomechanisms, and different strategies have been proposed for effectively managing post-COVID-19 olfactory dysfunction in clinical practice, with olfactory training being recommended as a first-line treatment option.
Dietary supplements used by otolaryngology patients in Turkey during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional survey
Koparal M and Ege M
This study investigated the characteristics of dietary supplement (DS) use of patients who attended the otolaryngology clinic at a university training and research hospital in Turkey during the pandemic, including patients who had experienced Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
A climate for change
Robinson N
The relationship between individuals' use of complementary and alternative medicine during the pandemic in Turkey and their attitudes towards perceived COVID-19 risk
Karaman Özlü Z, Klinç T, Özlü İ, Ünal H and Toraman RL
The perceived COVID-19 risk may lead to the use of various complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities to reduce the potential risks of this disease. This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between individuals' use of complementary and alternative medicine during the pandemic in Turkey and their attitudes towards perceived COVID-19 risk.
A service evaluation of a community project combining psychoeducation and mind-body complementary approaches to support those with long covid in the UK
Brough DN, Abel S and Priddle L
Post covid-19 syndrome or Long Covid has been estimated to impact 1.3 million individuals in the UK. This study evaluates the outcomes of delivering a complementary Long Covid support service using psycho-educational and mind-body approaches within a community setting.
Effect of a diet based on Iranian traditional medicine on inflammatory markers and clinical outcomes in COVID-19 patients: A double-blind, randomized, controlled trial
Hajibeygi R, Mirghazanfari SM, Pahlavani N, Jalil AT, Alshahrani SH, Rizaev JA, Hadi S, Hadi V and Yekta NH
SARS-CoV-2 causes severe acute respiratory syndrome prompting worldwide demand for new antiviral treatments and supportive care for organ failure caused by this life-threatening virus. This study aimed to help develop a new Traditional Persian Medicine (TPM) -based drug and assess its efficacy and safety in COVID-19 patients with major symptoms.
(Ayurveda medication) improves the perceived immunity in individuals at risk of SARS-CoV-2: A Multicentred, controlled, before-and-after study
Thakar A, Panara K, Shah H, Kalsariya B, Ruparel S, Jain N, Bhatt P, Jani D, Dodia R, Patel F, Salve R, Chaudhari S, Raghavani H, Vyas J, Goyal M and Bhinde S
During the COVID-19 pandemic in India, Ayurvedic medication ( GG) was prescribed by Ayurveda physicians for prevention and management. This study aimed to evaluate the prophylactic effect of GG in individuals with moderate to very high risk of SARS-CoV-2. A multicenter, controlled, quasi-experimental, before-and-after study was conducted on individuals at moderate to very high risk of SARS-COV-2 exposure. In the intervention group ( = 15,992), participants received GG 1 g daily for 28 days in conjunction with standard preventive guidelines (SPG), while in the control group ( = 4953), participants were asked to follow SPG only. Outcomes were the incidence of COVID-19, perceived immune status, quality of life, and safety. The perceived immune status was assessed using a brief Likert-scale questionnaire having common immune-related complaints. Of the 20,945 enrolled, 20,574 completed the trial (intervention: 15,729, control: 4845). The percentage of participants who reported the incidence of COVID-19 was marginally lower in the GG+SPG group (41, 0.26%) than in the SPG group (16, 0.33%), leading to 21% (95% CI, -40% to 55%) efficacy of GG. However, the decrease in incidence percentage was statistically insignificant due to the trivial incidences reported. The scores of perceived immune status quality of life improved significantly from baseline in the GG+SPG group ( < 0.001) compared to the SPG group. GG is safe and improves perception of immune status in individuals at risk of developing SRAS-CoV-2. However, these findings are inadequate to establish that GG lowers the incidence of COVID-19 necessitating to conduct RCTs in high-risk populations. CTRI/2020/06/025,525.
Traditional medicinal plants used for treating emerging and re-emerging viral diseases in northern Nigeria
Abubakar IB, Kankara SS, Malami I, Danjuma JB, Muhammad YZ, Yahaya H, Singh D, Usman UJ, Ukwuani-Kwaja AN, Muhammad A, Ahmed SJ, Folami SO, Falana MB and Nurudeen QO
For decades, viral diseases have been treated using medicinal plants and herbal practices in the northern part of Nigeria. Though scarcely investigated, these medicinal plants could serve as potential sources for novel antiviral drugs against emerging and remerging viral diseases. Therefore, this study is aimed at investigating the medicinal practices and plants used to treat emerging and re-emerging viral diseases including hepatitis, poliomyelitis, monkeypox, smallpox, yellow fever, Lassa fever, meningitis, and COVID-19 in some northern states; Katsina, Kebbi, Kwara and Sokoto states.
Perception, knowledge and attitude towards influenza vaccine during COVID-19 pandemic in Jordanian population
Zalloum WA, Elayeh ER, Ali BAH and Zalloum N
Seasonal influenza is considered as one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. This needs solutions to decrease burdens on the healthcare systems especially during the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Population knowledge, perception and attitude towards influenza vaccine during COVID-19 pandemic could have a positive impact to decrease mortality, morbidity and burdens on the healthcare system. This study focuses on investigating knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of Jordanian adults towards influenza vaccine during COVID-19 pandemic.
Dietary supplements intake during the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic: A multinational Middle Eastern study
Mukattash TL, Alkhalidy H, Alzu'bi B, Abu-Farha R, Itani R, Karout S, Khojah HMJ, Khdour M, El-Dahiyat F and Jarab A
Despite the controversy about the benefits of dietary supplements in treating or preventing COVID-19, their use has increased worldwide even with the introduction of relevant vaccines. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the perception of the Middle Eastern Arab public of dietary supplements as prophylactic or therapeutic agents against COVID-19, and their consumption during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Exercise behavior patterns and associations with subjective well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study in Brazil
Oliveira GTA, Araújo AO, Silva LRFD, Linhares M, Pereira LC, Lima MNM and Elsangedy HM
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the behavior and practice of planned and structured physical exercises. This study aimed to investigate the association between changes in physical exercise behavior and subjective well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil.
The physical and mental health of the medical staff in Wuhan Huoshenshan Hospital during COVID-19 epidemic: A Structural Equation Modeling approach
Wang J, Li D, Bai X, Cui J, Yang L, Mu X and Yang R
Early in the epidemic of coronavirus disease 2019, the Chinese government recruited a proportion of healthcare workers to support the designated hospital (Huoshenshan Hospital) in Wuhan, China. The majority of front-line medical staff suffered from adverse effects, but their real health status during COVID-19 epidemic was still unknown. The aim of the study was to explore the latent relationship of the physical and mental health of front-line medical staff during this special period.
Use of and attitudes towards herbal medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study in Vietnam
Nguyen PH, Tran V, Pham DT, Dao TNP and Dewey RS
Herbal medicine has a long and rich history of practice in Vietnam. The use and attitudes towards herbal medicine, during the COVID-19 pandemic was explored in this study. The aims were to examine (1) the prevalence and indications for herbal medicine use, (2) the factors associated with herbal medicine use, and (3) Vietnamese peoples' attitudes towards herbal medicine.
Trait mindfulness and the mental and physical health of caregivers for individuals with cancer
Hecht CL, Aarshati A, Miceli J, Olejniczac D, Peyser T, Geller DA, Antoni M, Kiefer G, Reyes V, Zandberg D, Johnson J, Nilsen M, Tohme S and Steel JL
Mindfulness plays a role in moderating the negative mental and physical health outcomes associated with caregiving. The aims of this study were to examine the relationship between trait mindfulness and the (1) psychological functioning, (2) health behaviors, (3) and physical health of caregivers for individuals diagnosed with cancer.
Effect of the COVID-19 lockdown on physical activity and sedentary behaviors in French children and adolescents: New results from the ONAPS national survey
Chambonniere C, Lambert C, Fearnbach N, Tardieu M, Fillon A, Genin P, Larras B, Melsens P, Bois J, Pereira B, Tremblay A, Thivel D and Duclos M
In France March 14, 2020 a national lockdown was imposed in France for 55 days to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and all schools were closed. This study aimed to investigate the effects of home confinement as a result of  lockdown on the activity (physical activity and sedentary behaviors), and their determinants, on French children (6-10 years) and adolescents (11-17 years).
Association of smoking history with severe and critical outcomes in COVID-19 patients: A systemic review and meta-analysis
Zhang H, Ma S, Han T, Qu G, Cheng C, Uy JP, Shaikh MB, Zhou Q, Song EJ and Sun C
The highly infectious coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has now rapidly spread around the world. This meta-analysis was strictly focused on the influence of smoking history on the severe and critical outcomes on people with COVID-19 pneumonia.
COVID-19, prevention and treatment with herbal medicine in the herbal markets of Salé Prefecture, North-Western Morocco
Chaachouay N, Douira A and Zidane L
Coronaviruses are important animal and human pathogens. Towards the end of 2019, the novel coronavirus identified in Wuhan, China, presented as a cluster of symptoms of pneumonia. Its quick spread resulted in a global pandemic. This research documents detailed ethnopharmacological information on the medicinal plant species used by herbalists against coronavirus disease.
The preventive effect of Xuebijing injection against cytokine storm for severe patients with COVID-19: A prospective randomized controlled trial
Luo Z, Chen W, Xiang M, Wang H, Xiao W, Xu C, Li Y, Min J and Tu Q
COVID-19 is severely affecting countries globally and mortality is high. Xuebijing (XBJ) injection is widely used in the treatment of severe pneumonia and sepsis in China due to its anti-inflammatory effect and immunoregulation. This study investigated whether Xuebijing injection can prevent the cytokine storm and reduce the mortality from severe COVID-19.
Analysis of the mechanism of Shufeng Jiedu capsule prevention and treatment for COVID-19 by network pharmacology tools
Xiong H, Dong Z, Lou G, Gan Q, Wang J and Huang Q
The novel coronavirus pneumonia that broke out in 2019 has become a global epidemic. According to the diagnosis and treatment plan issued in China and the existing clinical data, Shufeng Jiedu (SFJD) Capsule can be effectively used in the treatment of COVID-19 patients. This study aimed to explore its mechanism of action by network pharmacology and molecular docking technology.