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Advances in Integrative Medicine introduces integrative medicine as a holistic approach to health that can effectively address the limitations and side effects of traditional allopathic treatments, providing valuable insights for practitioners and patients alike.
Today, people across the globe are experiencing the damaging side effects of allopathic medicines. In fact, not a single allopathic drug to date reports no side effects. In light of this, researchers are investigating new treatment alternatives that offer fewer side effects. Since ancient times, people have used various alternative medicines, such as traditional medicinal practices, homeopathy, and herbal medicine, to treat disease. In order for these alternative medicines to be used on a global level, they need to integrate with the modern medical system. Integrative medicine is a healing-oriented practice of medicine that looks at the whole picture of a person as a guide for treatment. This practice takes an individual's mind, body, and soul into account to create a catered plan that includes nutrition, stress, and spiritual treatment. This treatment has shown potential to treat a number of diseases including stroke, chronic fatigue syndrome, and cancer. This book gives a comprehensive look at this emerging field through real-world case studies, making it an essential resource for anyone in the medical field.
Contents
Preface xix
Acknowledgment xiii
About the Book xxv
1 A General Introduction to Integrative Medicine (IM) 1
Quazi Mohammad Imranul Haq, Ghulam Abbas and Mohd. Abdullah Al Sibani
1.1 Introduction 2
1.2 What is Integrative Medicine? 3
1.3 Philosophy of Integrative Medicine 4
1.4 Benefits of Integrative Medicine 5
1.5 Barriers to Implementation 7
1.6 Conclusions 8
2 Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAM) vs. Integrative Medicines (IM) 13
Sumera Banoo Malik and Ekta Nehra
2.1 Introduction 14
2.2 Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) and Integrative Medicine (IM): Definitions and Classification
16
2.3 How Can We Progress Towards IM? 21
2.4 Movement Towards Change in Medical System 21
2.5 Need of CAM and Conventional Medical System in Integrative Medicine 22
2.6 Influences on the Successful Integration of CAM and Conventional Medicine 25
2.7 Increase in the Popularity and Public Awareness Regarding CAM: A Way for IM Development 27
2.8 Risks of Complementary and Alternative Medicine During IM Usage 30
2.9 IM: A Shift in Paradigm 38
2.10 Use of CAM and IM to Combat Various Health Complications 39
2.11 Future of IM 42
2.12 Suggested Strategy for Integrating CAM into Primary Care: Development of IM 44
2.13 Conclusions 47
3 A Multidimensional Approach: Evaluating the Role of Integrative Medicine for the Management of COVID-19 59
Shahid Nazir Wani, Amarjot Kaur Grewal, Amit Kumar, Ishrat Zahoor, Ahsan Ali and Shahbaz Eqbal
3.1 Introduction 60
3.2 Understanding COVID-19 and Available Treatment Approaches 61
3.3 Integrated Medicine: A Holistic Approach for COVID-19 Management 63
3.4 Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Modalities 64
3.5 Synergistic Effects of CAM and Conventional Treatments 69
3.6 Safety and Efficacy Considerations 70
3.7 Clinical Status of Integrative Medicine for COVID-19 71
3.8 Future Directions and Recommendations 73
3.9 Conclusion 73
4 Integrative Approaches to Treat Ischemic Heart Disease or Coronary Artery Disease 81
Khalida Bashir
4.1 Introduction 82
4.2 Epidemiology 83
4.3 Cardiovascular Diseases 83
4.4 Pathogenesis of Cardiovascular Diseases 84
4.5 Integrative Medicine in Ischeamic Heart Diseases / Cardiovascular Diseases 85
4.6 Dietary Considerations in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) 85
4.7 Wellness Revolution and Lifestyle Changes 87
4.8 A Holistic Cardiology and Functional Medicinal Approach 90
4.9 Limitations 92
4.10 Conclusion 92
5 Integrative Medicine's Approach to Prevent Stroke 95
Sonia Thapa, Manmeet Kour and Shashank K. Singh
5.1 Introduction 96
5.2 Integrative Medicine Approaches to Reduce Stroke and Cardiovascular Risk 100
5.3 Principles of Integrative Medicine 103
5.4 Role of Lifestyle Modification 106
5.5 Stress Management 107
5.6 Herbal and Nutritional Supplements 108
5.7 Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine 109
5.8 Perspectives of Clinical Studies in Integrative Medicine 110
5.9 Challenges and Future Directions in Integrative Medicine 111
5.10 Conclusion 112
6 Integrated Approach to Decrease Respiratory Tract Infection 119
Anees Akhtar, S. Zeeshan Ahmad Hashmi, Adil Raza and Nazish Fatima
6.1 Introduction 120
6.2 Understanding the Respiratory Tract Infection 121
6.3 Transmission Modes of Respiratory Tract Infections 122
6.4 Risk Factors for Respiratory Tract Infection 125
6.5 The Integrated Approach 126
6.6 Air Quality Improvement 130
6.7 Diagnosis and Clinical Assessment 131
6.8 Smoking Cessation Programs 133
6.9 Physical Activity and Nutrition 133
6.10 Disease Surveillance Systems 135
6.11 Data Collection and Analysis 136
6.12 Early Detection and Response Strategies 136
6.13 Specific Case Studies 137
6.14 Challenges and Future Directions 138
6.15 Conclusion 139
7 Integrative Medicine to Treat Tracheae, Bronchus, and Lung Cancer 145
Ishrat Zahoor, Rajni Bala, Sukhbir Singh, Neelam Sharma, Samrat Chauhan, Shahid Nazir Wani, Ahsan Ali and Priya Dhiman
7.1 Introduction 146
7.2 Understanding Trachea, Bronchus, and Lung Cancer Epidemiology and Incidence 148
7.3 Types of Lung Cancer 148
7.4 Stages of Lung Cancer 150
7.5 Conventional Treatment Modalities 151
7.6 Integrative Medicine to Treat Tracheae, Bronchus, and Lung Cancer 152
7.7 Conclusion 161
8 Integrative Approach Towards Treatment of Alzheimer's and Other Dementias 173
Nihad Ashraf Khan, Niti Sambyal, Tanzeelah, Punya Sachdeva, Deepali Siwan, Andleeb Rehman, Anuvab Dey, Subhrojyoti Ghosh, Atharva Anand Mahajan, Saliha Rizvi and Gowhar Rashid
8.1 Introduction 174
8.2 Neurodegenerative Diseases: Key Elements of Alzheimer's and Other Dementias 175
8.3 Several Biomarkers Involved in the Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease 183
8.4 Prominent Mechanisms Involved in AD Therapy 192
8.5 Integrative Approaches: Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease 201
8.6 Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Treat AD and Other Dementias 204
8.7 Role of NSAIDs and Statins in the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease 209
8.8 Preventive Measures: Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias 210
8.9 Conclusion 214
9 Integrative Approaches to Minimize Dehydration Due to Diarrheal Diseases 229
Imran Ali Khan
9.1 Introduction 229
9.2 Causes of Diarrhea 231
9.3 Dehydration 232
9.4 Types of Diarrhea 232
9.5 Diarrhoea Types Caused by Infections 233
9.6 Rotavirus 234
9.7 Symptoms 235
9.8 Treatment 235
9.9 Immune System 235
9.10 Integrative Methods to Reduce Diarrhoeal Disease 235
9.11 Conclusion 236
10 Integrative Approaches to Treat Tuberculosis 239
Yashodhara Goswami, Yugal Kishore Mohanta and Ishani Chakrabartty
10.1 Introduction 240
10.2 Causal Organism of Tuberculosis 241
10.3 Detection and Diagnostics of Tuberculosis 241
10.4 Treatment of Tuberculosis 242
10.5 Integrative Approach to Treat Tuberculosis 242
10.6 Preventive Measures for Tuberculosis 246
10.7 Importance of Social Determinants in the Treatment of Tuberculosis 247
10.8 Conclusion 250
11 Integrative Approaches to Treat Cirrhosis 253
Mehboob Ali and Sakina Banoo
11.1 Introduction 254
11.2 Different Integrative Approaches Against Cirrhosis 256
11.3 Conclusion 263
12 Recent Advancements in the Field of Biotechnology for Integrative Medicine (IM) 269
Quazi Mohammad Imranul Haq, Ghulam Abbas and Issa Sulaiman Al-Amri
12.1 Introduction 270
12.2 Biotechnological Approaches for Herbal Drug Production 273
12.3 Traditional Medicine 276
12.4 Conclusion 280
13 Advantages and Future Prospective of Integrative Medicines 283
Mohammad Asif Siddiqui, Shivam Chowdhary, Lavina Vaswani and Ayesha G. Siddiqui
13.1 Introduction 284
13.2 Components of Integrative Medicine 284
13.3 Advantages of Integrative Medicine Components 292
13.4 Practice and Administering of Integrated Medicine in the Health Sector 298
13.5 Effectiveness of Integrative Medicine 299
13.6 Future Prospects of Integrative Medicine 300
13.7 Disadvantages of Integrative Medicines 302
13.8 Conclusion 302
References 303
About the Editors 311
Index 313
