Alternative Medicine: A Recent Overview

Akter, S.; Hasan, Mohammad Nazmul; Rokeya, Begum; Akhter, Hajara; Gazi, Mohammad Shamim; Sabrin, Farah; Kim, Sung Soo

doi:10.5772/intechopen.97039

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“…15,16 To prevent oxidative stress, natural herbal remedies and alternative medicine have favorable benefits even for complex diseases. [96][97][98] Recent findings suggest that healthy diets containing high fiber CHO, antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, omega-3 fatty acids, and low saturated fats can reduce oxidative stress and protect the body from oxidative damage, eventually, preventing the development of ROS-mediated metabolic diseases. 99…”

Section: Oxidative Stress and Metsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…187,201 Among, various alternative approaches, diet-and natural products based biological treatment methods are the most popular therapeutic strategies. 97 The pharmacologically active phytochemicals present in alternative medicine possess numerous health benefits including antioxidant, anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-atherosclerotic, and anticancer effects. 97,202 For example, herbals containing olive leaf and fruit extracts, and green tea were found to reduce blood glucose, lipid profile, obesity, and hypertension resulting in MetS improvement.…”

Section: Conventional and Alternative Treatment Approachesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…97 The pharmacologically active phytochemicals present in alternative medicine possess numerous health benefits including antioxidant, anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-atherosclerotic, and anticancer effects. 97,202 For example, herbals containing olive leaf and fruit extracts, and green tea were found to reduce blood glucose, lipid profile, obesity, and hypertension resulting in MetS improvement. [203][204][205] In diets, pre-and probiotic foods such as soluble fiber or starch are currently being used as a therapeutic option for the treatment and management of MetS.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…[112][113][114][115][116] Interestingly, reduction of calorie intake, exercise, alternative medicine, nutraceutical, and pharmacological agents can reverse inflammation by TLRs dependent or independent mechanisms. 94,97,117,118 Recent studies highlight the modulation of gut-microbiota and metabolites by dietary changes and amelioration of inflammation and agerelated metabolic disorders like obesity, MetS, hepatic steatosis, and diabetes. 112,114,115,119 The underlying mechanisms of dysbiosis-mediated gut leakage are higher levels of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) secretion, loss of epithelial integrity, and poor mucosal immunity.…”

Section: Chronic Inflammationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Dietary carbohydrates: Pathogenesis and potential therapeutic targets to obesity‐associated metabolic syndrome

Akter

Akhter

Chaudhury³

et al. 2022

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Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a common feature in obesity, comprising a cluster of abnormalities including abdominal fat accumulation, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, dyslipidemia, and hypertension, leading to diabetes and cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Intake of carbohydrates (CHO), particularly a sugary diet that rapidly increases blood glucose, triglycerides, and blood pressure levels is the predominant determining factor of MetS. Complex CHO, on the other hand, are a stable source of energy taking a longer time to digest. In particular, resistant starch (RS) or soluble fiber is an excellent source of prebiotics, which alter the gut microbial composition, which in turn improves metabolic control. Altering maternal CHO intake during pregnancy may result in the child developing MetS. Furthermore, lifestyle factors such as physical inactivity in combination with dietary habits may synergistically influence gene expression by modulating genetic and epigenetic regulators transforming childhood obesity into adolescent metabolic disorders. This review summarizes the common pathophysiology of MetS in connection with the nature of CHO, intrauterine nutrition, genetic predisposition, lifestyle factors, and advanced treatment approaches; it also emphasizes how dietary CHO may act as a key element in the pathogenesis and future therapeutic targets of obesity and MetS.

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“…By utilizing the created knowledge graph enriched with diverse medical information, we can discover alternative medicines for the medicines in the original prescription. The original prescription may sometimes have medicines prescribed in such a way that it may not be in the best interest of the patient in terms of costeffectiveness, and completeness [10][11][12]. By employing several graph traversal techniques it is possible to discover alternatives for each medicine in the original prescription which could have been overlooked earlier.…”

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Cost-effective Digital Prescription using Pharmaceutical Knowledge Graph

Rathore,

Bharara,

Tiwari

2023

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In the current era of the advancing medical domain and the ever-evolving use of technology in fields of pharmaceutical research, remote monitoring, and decision support systems in healthcare, prescription management has transformed from handwritten prescriptions to digital ones. This transition however does not imply that these prescriptions are comprehensive and provide optimized treatment outcomes. These digital prescriptions still reflect the formerly used handwritten prescriptions. Thus, recipients face the daunting challenge of making cost-effective, holistic, informed, and personalized decisions without compromising the legitimacy and authenticity of the original prescription, all due to a lack of readily available alternative medicine options. This problem can be addressed by utilizing the knowledge graph that we built, which contains carefully curated medical information collected from reliable and diverse sources, ensuring the authenticity and relevance of the information. Delving into the intricate interconnections among diverse medical entities and their properties, the medical knowledge graph presents an invaluable solution, empowering the generation of smart digital prescriptions in a fast and precise manner. Specifically, this study focuses on the transformative potential of digital prescriptions, elucidating their role in streamlining healthcare processes and enhancing communication between healthcare providers and patients. By leveraging the insights derived from our medical knowledge graph, we aim to contribute to the advancement of digital prescription systems, fostering more effective, personalized, and technology-driven healthcare solutions.

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Introduction and Use of Plants as Medicine for the People at Gampong Limpok, Aceh Besar District

Abdullah,

Gagarin,

Zulfikar

et al. 2023

jppipa, pendidikan ipa, fisika, biologi, kimia

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The use of medicinal plants in society has existed since ancient times as a method of traditional medicine. The general public often lacks adequate education and information about the correct and safe use of medicinal plants. This can result in incorrect use and higher health risks. The aim of this research is to carry out more in-depth scientific research, implement strict regulations, provide education to the public, and promote sustainable and responsible practices of using medicinal plants. This research was conducted in July, 2023 in Gampong (Village) Limpok, Aceh Besar District. Research using descriptive qualitative method. Community data collection by interview, observation and documentation methods. The results of the study can be concluded that there are 32 plant species from the inventory that have long been used by the Gampong Limpok community as medicinal plants. Despite the potential benefits, there are also challenges and barriers that can arise in the community use of medicinal plants.

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Alternative Medicine: A Recent Overview

Cited by 5 publications

References 140 publications

Dietary carbohydrates: Pathogenesis and potential therapeutic targets to obesity‐associated metabolic syndrome

Dietary carbohydrates: Pathogenesis and potential therapeutic targets to obesity‐associated metabolic syndrome

Cost-effective Digital Prescription using Pharmaceutical Knowledge Graph

Introduction and Use of Plants as Medicine for the People at Gampong Limpok, Aceh Besar District

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