Homoeopathy a system of holistic healing as an alternative treatment for PCOS: a review

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal and metabolic disorder characterized by oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea, hyperandrogenism and infertility. Global prevalence of PCOS is estimated to be between 06% and 26%. Homoeopathy, being a system of holistic healing can be accepted as one of the alternative treatments for PCOS. Aim & Objective: The aim of the study is to review clinical data, where the intervention was aimed to treat PCOS through Homoeopathy. The objective of the study is to identify the therapeutic approach, assessment criteria, treatment outcomes through an alternative therapy i.e., Homoeopathy in cases of PCOS. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted in the month of June2021 following International/National search databases for all clinical studies published in the period from 2000 to 2021. This search was aimed to target the entire literature of randomized trials or controlled trials, observational studies case studies/reports on PCOS in homoeopathy. Result:28 articles related to Homoeopathy on PCOS were identified. Out of these 28studies, 22 studies (01 RCT, 02 NRCT,06 observational studies,04 case series and 09 case reports) were included in this review. All studies were published in peer reviewed journals.Conclusions:To establish the evidence-based efficacy of the homoeopathic treatment in cases of RCT more pragmatic studies need to be planned in the future based on proper diagnostic criteria.

Ayurveda: an ancient science of holistic healing

Ayurveda literally means the 'knowledge of living or of longevity', in Sanskrit. Ayurveda teachings elaborate how an individual can live in harmony with their surroundings. This includes pragmatic descriptions of the foods to be eaten, including where, when (according to the seasons and the time of the day) and how; as well as other practices, which includes yoga. In Ayurveda an emphasis is placed on three elemental humors (or doshas, in Sanskrit). These are usually described taking into account the five elements, viz., earth, water, fire, air and ether, which compose the whole Universe, including the human body. The doshas are vayu (air; comprised of wind and ether), pitta (bile; composed of fire and water), and kapha (phlegm; composed of water and earth). It is believed that the predominance of a particular dosha determines an individual's physical and mental characteristics. In this presentation a correlation would be made based on a study conducted on seven hundred healthy individuals, with the dosha dominant in each them and the occurrence of common complaints (e.g., an occasional headache). This may help in understanding which doshas make an individual particularly vulnerable to disorders of a specific organ or system. Apart from this the benefits of specific ayurveda practices will be presented based on scientific studies. This would include the use of polyherbal rejuvenating tonics to promote longevity and present disease as well as 'external therapies' such as 'shirodhara', which involves drop-by-drop application of medicated oils to the forehead for stress-reduction. Overall the presentation would aim at highlighting how Ayurveda blends specific practices with a holistic approach to promote positive health and prevent disease.

The past, present, and future of "chi mi-byo" / 全日本鍼灸学会雑誌

"chi mi-byo (premorbidity) or zhi-weibing is defined as "preventive treatment of disease" in the "Annual Report on Health and Welfare 1997". In China, in the 2006 five-year plan for the "zhi-weibing" policy and in the 2008 "zhi-weibing" project, the policy has been changed in quality to emphasize prevention, "yo-jo or yangsheng (care of life)", and health for the purpose of improving lifestyle-related diseases and reducing the medical costs.<BR> The word "zhi-weibing" is used in "Suwen" and "Ling Shu" in reference the following: prevention, "yangsheng", and the initial/early treatment at the onset of disease. Additionally in "Nanjing" and "Jingui Yaolue", "zhi-weibing" means predicting the change of disease and preventing the progress of disease. Furthermore in Kampo Ikkando Medicine in Japan, it means improvement of constitution.<BR> In this symposium, I touched on the following: <BR>Volunteer activity reports at disaster areas<BR>Macroscopic viewpoint of current medical state (health issue in modern times)<BR>The relationship of health, disease, and the power to cure oneself<BR>"zhi-weibing or chi mi-byo"<BR>The world of Tao (way, path) and Mei (life)<BR>The "zhi-weibing" policy in China<BR>Symposiasts spoke on topics as follows: <BR> 1) Ascertaining the history of "zhi-weibing or chi mi-byo" and terminological issues like "chi mi-byo" or "mi-byo chi" in Japan<BR> 2) As a clinical practice of "chi mi-byo", an approach to a part of various methods of "yangsheng or yo-jo" based on the power to cure oneself and holistic healing method, the initial treatment, preventing the progress of disease, and the improvement of constitution<BR> 3)Achievement of the initial treatment of "Jingei-Kiko pulse diagnosis" and checking "the pulsation type and clinical condition"<BR>Whenever thinking about the future of the field of acupuncture and moxibustion, life quality of each and every human being, health, happiness, and medical economy, I would be much obliged if the contents of this "chi mi-byo" symposium are helpful to inspire medical care and the Society of Medicine, all healthcare professionals, and all patients.

Holistic Healing Work of Christianity / 간호학회지

The purpose of this study was to identify calls, roles and attitudes of the Christian medical staff in a modern medical system for holistic healing through belief in God's healing methods and God's view about medical treatment. The meaning of healing in the Bible is derived from Rapha in the Old Testament, it's meaning is 'heal wound', 'restore to original condition', 'repair', 'console' and 'be heal'. In the New Testament, the meaning of healing is 'to serve' and 'be in one's service' derived from Therapuein and 'preserve', 'rescue', 'save a life from death' derived from Sozo. Therefore the meaning of the healing in the Bible is restoring original completeness to the same as God's characteristics. The meaning of disease is physical, psychological, social and spiritual imbalance or disharmonious. Disease is usually depravity from moral life to immoral life and abnormal life process with accompanying specific symptoms. Medical staff were called to God's work, recognized God's will for them, and absolutely leaned on God's power to intervene and work above spatial-temporal transcendently. They use spiritual power with medical treatment skills, help sick people to possibly have dynamic and individual relation with God and help to maintain their well-being and complete healing. Attitudes of medical staff were compassion and love, virtue of modesty, strong and daring, patience with belief, healing with God's word, using spiritual insight, play, using medical knowledge and techniques, continuing spiritual training, laying on of hands and repentance.