Methods Sun Research Articles

Use of alternative therapies in pain management in domestic animals: A narrative review of the literature

Objective: To explore the impact of alternative therapeutic approaches on pain management and animal welfare, highlighting the integration of complementary methods into conventional treatments. Animal welfare is directly related to quality of life, which includes psychological, physical, environmental and social factors. Given the many facets of pain and the individual responses of animals to it, it is difficult to assess this complex and subjective experience. To address pain, it is essential to observe physiological and behavioral signs. To do this, tools such as the University of Melbourne Pain Scale can be used to assess pain intensity. Traditional methods are being supplemented by new alternative therapies such as acupuncture, homeopathy, herbal medicine and aromatherapy. While acupuncture stimulates specific points to restore balance, Bach flower remedies offer a more comprehensive approach that focuses on emotions. With caution, aromatherapy can alleviate anxiety and stress. Although cannabidiol (CBD) has the potential to treat chronic diseases and relieve pain, further research is needed to confirm its safety and efficacy. These alternative therapies offer valuable options for managing pain and improving animal welfare, encouraging continued research and personalized treatments.

Bach flower therapy to reduce anxiety in nurses: quasi-experimental study

Bach flower therapy to reduce anxiety in nurses: quasi-experimental study

Evaluation of The Role of Music and Bach Flower Remedies in The Management of Anxious Pediatric Dental Patients: A Randomised Clinical Trial

Objective: Dental fear and anxiety describe negative feelings towards the dental environment, particularly significant in pediatric dentistry due to their cognitive, behavioral, and physical impacts on children. Managing this anxiety through positive dentist-child relationships and behavioral guidance techniques is crucial. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of passive distraction using music and Bach flower remedy in reducing dental fear and anxiety in children aged 6-8 years. Methods: This randomized controlled clinical study included 12 children (n=4 for each group) aged 6-8 years, randomly assigned to Group 1 (control), Group 2 (Bach flower remedy), or Group 3 (passive distraction with music) for treating superficial dentin caries in primary teeth without local anesthesia. Dental fear and anxiety levels were assessed using objective (heart rate, oxygen saturation, systolic and diastolic blood pressure) and subjective (Facial Image Scale and Venham’s Picture Test) measures before and after treatment. Results: The study included 12 children (6 female, 6 male) with a mean age of 7.3±0.8 years. In Group 2, heart rate significantly decreased after treatment (97.8 ± 10.1 to 90.5 ± 8.8, p.05). Conclusion: In this study, although passive distraction with music and Bach flowers did not have a significant effect on physiological and projective measurement tools in children with dental fear and anxiety, a decrease in heart rate was observed in children exposed to Bach flowers.

Clinical efficacy of crushed prednisolone and hydrocolloid powder in the primary treatment of peristomal pyoderma gangrenosum and correlation to in vitro drug release data.

We evaluated the primary application of crushed prednisolone combined with hydrocolloid powder for clinically diagnosed peristomal pyoderma gangrenosum (PPG). We present our data on this cohort and follow-up of our previous patients. Of the 23 patients who were commenced on this regime, 18 healed (78%). Twenty-two patients commenced on this regime as the primary treatment for their PPG, and for one, it was a rescue remedy after failed conventional therapy. Four patients with significant medical comorbidities failed to heal and one had their stomal reversal surgery before being fully healed. The proposed treatment regime for PPG is demonstrated to be effective, inexpensive and able to be managed in the patient's usual home environment. In vitro drug release analysis was undertaken, and data are presented to provide further insights into the efficacy of this regime.

Exploring the utility of Bach flower remedies in managing stress: A survey study

Exploring the utility of Bach flower remedies in managing stress: A survey study

Flower therapy and perceived stress in primary health care nursing professionals: randomized clinical trial.

To analyze the effectiveness of Bach flower therapy compared to placebo in reducing perceived stress levels in primary health care nursing professionals. Pragmatic, parallel randomized clinical trial conducted with 87 primary care nursing professionals with self-identified stress, from October 2021 to June 2022, in the cities of Osasco and São Paulo, Brazil. The intervention group (n=43) received the collective flower formula, and the placebo group (n=44) received only the diluent. Data analysis was performed using the linear mixed model, and effect size was measured by partial Eta squared, significance level 5%. Data analysis showed a significant reduction in perceived stress levels within groups (p=0.038). However, there was no significant difference between the study groups (p=0.750). Participants in the intervention group reported a greater perception of changes than participants in the placebo group, but without statistical significance (p=0,089). The floral formula was not more effective than the placebo formula in reducing perceived stress. There was a significant stress reduction among nursing professionals in both study groups, although with a small effect size.

Flavonoids from <i>Impatiens grandulifera</i> and Their Antioxidant Activity

Introduction. The genus Impatiens L. includes about 850 species, which are found mainly in tropical and subtropical climate zones. The Indigenous people of Pakistan used pastes and extracts from I. glandulifera for the treatment of joint pain, anxiety and skin allergies [6]. Flowers of I. glandulifera are used in Bach flower remedies, which are used for sedation, relaxation and helping to balance emotional states.Aim. Isolation and structural elucidation of 11 phenolic constituents from the aerial parts of I. glandulifera and the evaluation of their antioxidant activity.Materials and methods. The aerial part of Impatiens glandulifera Royle was collected in the Leningrad region near the village of Orekhovo in 2021. Fractions were analyzed by analytical high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) using a Prominence LC-20 (Shimadzu, Japan) equipped with a diode array detector. The isolation of individual compounds was carried out by column chromatography on open glass columns with sorbents of different selectivity, as well as by preparative HPLC using a Smartlina (Knauer, Germany) equipped with a spectrophotometric detector. The structure of isolated individual compounds was established by 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopy (Bruker Avance III 400 MHz, Germany). To study the antioxidant activity, we used solutions obtained by dissolving the isolated substances in a mixture of dimethyl sulfoxide and ethanol; an aqueous solution of vitamin C and an alcoholic solution of Trolox (Sigma-Aldrich, Japan).Result and discussion. Phytochemical analysis of the aerial parts of Impatiens glandulifera Royle. resulted in the isolation of 11 polyphenolic secondary metabolites (1-11) and their structures were elucidated. The antioxidant activity of all isolated compounds was evaluated.Conclusion. The maximum RAP values of eriodyctiol (3), kaempferol (1), and quercetin (2) did not differ significantly (p = 0.585) from those of the comparator preparations: vitamin C and Trolox, which indicates that the antioxidant effect of these three isolated compounds is comparable to the well-known antioxidants. However, the semi-effective concentrations of these substances are two or more times lower (p = 2.56 · 10–4) comparted with vitamin C.

Teaching Evidence-Based Medicine and Non-conventional (Alternative) Therapies in Portuguese Veterinary Schools-A Curricular Assessment.

Applying evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) is considered a Day One competence for veterinary graduates. Furthermore, the increasing interest in the use of complementary and alternative (non-conventional) veterinary therapies (NCTs) must be grounded on EBVM principles. Few studies have mapped the teaching of EBVM and of NCTs and assessed their content. This study analyses the official curricula of six (out of eight) Portuguese veterinary schools in terms of EBVM and NCTs, using the self-evaluation documents submitted to the National Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES) (2014-2015). Results show that, with few exceptions, veterinary education in Portugal follows a traditional, clinically-driven approach to evidence, with concepts taught mostly from an empirical and experiential perspective instead of a systematic one. Core EBVM topics, such as placebo effect, methodological validity, PICO, cognitive bias, and systematic review are either absent or insufficiently covered. Moreover, the teaching of NCTs was found in three out of the six curricular programs, namely acupuncture, phytotherapy, homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, aromatherapy, Bach flower remedies, ayurveda, energetic healing (reiki), and massage. We found no evidence that these therapies are being taught under the principles of EBVM. Taken together, these results highlight the need for more explicit and targeted teaching of EBVM-related topics, namely regarding the critical appraisal of scientific literature and the integration of best evidence into clinical decision-making. Results can also be useful to inform the accreditation process by the A3ES and by education quality assurance agencies in other jurisdictions.

Young Consumers Behavior in Consuming Honey During the Covid-19 Pandemi: Case Study in Jakarta

Honey is a natural liquid produced by honey bees from plant flower essences or other parts of plants that contain various nutrients and bioactive compounds that can increase the body’s immunity during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research was conducted with the aim of analyzing the behavior of Jakarta young consumers in consuming honey during the COVID- 19 pandemic. The method used in this study was a survey using a questionnaire. About 204 young consumers between 20-30 years old in Jakarta who had consumed honey were interviewed and filled out a questionnaire. The selection of respondents was determined using a probability sample with a disproportionately stratified random sampling technique. Honey consumer respondents agreed to consume honey because honey can increase body immunity and increase stamina during the COVID-19 pandemic. The relationship between knowledge and situational factors with the decision to consume honey was tested using the Rank Spearman correlation test. Knowledge level and situational factors have a significant relationship with the decision to consume honey. This study showed that the higher the level of knowledge and situations that support consumers, such as the COVID-19 pandemic situation, the higher the level of honey consumption.

Bach Flower Remedies as Complementary Therapies in Health Care: A Scope Review.

The objective of this article was to map the use of Bach flower remedies in adult health care. The studies reported that the following flower essences were used: Impatiens, Cherry Plum, White Chestnut, and Beech. When applied in 4 diluted drops, they helped reducing anxiety, depression, fear, and pain.

The suggestive nature of words. Media coverage of homeopathy, acupuncture, reiki and Bach flower remedies in Spanish press 2011-2016.

The maxim of proponents of pseudoscience is to spread ignorance through false perceptions of its scientific status. One of its most attractive - and simultaneously harmful - manifestations is complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Despite the scientific evidence against them, CAM has taken hold in today's society as a therapeutic model for a growing segment of the population. We analysed 379 articles on homeopathy, acupuncture, reiki and Bach flower remedies published in mainstream Spanish newspapers (El País, El Mundo, La Vanguardia, El Periódico and ABC) for the period 2011-2016, finding that disinformation is participated in actively by the Spanish press. CAM content was detected in these newspapers, together with a lack of an editorial perspective. In most of the cases, the uncritical articles were found in the interpretive genre and the society section. We also characterized the pseudoscientific discourse aimed at the public, finding that it is irrational and fraudulent in sowing fear and distrust regarding science. On the basis of theories invalidated by the scientific method and on appeals to the emotions, pseudoscience not only threatens scientific knowledge, but directly undermines public health by encouraging the abandonment of conventional medicine. In order to remedy this situation, better scientific training, informative screening and editorial commitment is urgently needed in the Spanish press.

Design and Fabrication of Marigold Flower Hydrosol Extraction Machine and Manure Making

Abstract: India is the religious country with a huge population. And their are lots of hindu temple present here. This devotion towards god comes with price in the from of flower. And this flower create a lot of pollution in solid from and due to improper management of this waste create air pollution and other types of pollution which harms the nature critically. In an average in India their are 60 cores tons of marigold flower are devoted to the god and create such a problems as we discuss. Hence to tackle such a situation in such a way to create some revenue from those waste and also reduce pollution we design and fabricated marigold flowers hydrosol and manure extracting machine. This machine works on water distillation process and represent thermodynamic cycle. Here flowers get boiled with water and it create steam of flower essences and get cold down into liquid from in condenser and by this process we get hydrosol and manure (in boiler). Their are also other process to extract these items from flower but water distillation process is more easy, effective and simple than other process and it create absolutely low or no pollution

Consume and Transform: Perfumes and healing in vegetalista healing practices of the Peruvian Amazon

AbstractThe use of perfumes, incense, colognes, and plant and flower essences in Amazonian healing practices is a hallmark feature of vegetalismo, a form of healing in Peru’s Amazonian regions. Sprayed, smoked, rubbed on bodies, and poured in medicinal baths, these odorous tools are vital allies to the curandero for cleansing bodies and spaces, for protection, or to add potency to medicinal plants. Certain perfumes are more common than others, particularly the citrusy Agua de Florida, an 18th Century eau de cologne from the United States. Focusing in on the history of Agua de Florida and its ubiquity in Western Amazonia, I suggest the necessity of a sensory anthropology for exploring the vast healing potential of vegetalismo. Going beyond the visual to consider other sensory experiences lends insight into the various healing mechanisms in Amazonian shamanism that are often overlooked by western epistemologies of health and healing.

Chemical analysis of essential oil component, perfume and synthetic essential oil of narcissus and its harmful compounds

Within this work, tazetta, one of the fragrant narcissus species used in the perfume industry, was extracted by steam distillation. The extracts were chemically analyzed by gas chromatography coupled with a mass spectrometer (GC/MS). All substances of perfume, synthetic essence, and essential oil of narcissus flower were prepared and their constituents were identified and compared based on GC/MS results. Their harmful compounds were also identified using MSDS and LD50 methods. According to the obtained information of MSDS and LD50, essential oil of flower, perfume and synthetic essence all contain harmful compounds with many side effects to be considered with extra care for the human health.

Bach Flower Therapy: A bird's eye view

Human being is comprised of mind, body and soul. But soul is the real self of man and every soul in earth is a spark of almighty, the creator. Soul is invisible, immortal and dynamic. The imbalance between soul, mind and body can be corrected with Bach flower remedies. Every flower can be considered as an outlet of the life force of a plant, in other words the soul or spirit of a plant. Bach remedies are an extract of the healing property of a plant. Thus it cannot be measured or analyzed like a chemical or a drug. But flower remedies can be used to treat the inner turmoil of patients which is responsible for various psychosomatic ailments.

Heartland (2007–2021 and ongoing)

<i>Heartland</i> (2007–2021 and ongoing)

The cognitive processes underlying false beliefs

AbstractWhy do consumers sometimes fall for spurious claims—for example, brain training games that prevent cognitive decline, toning sneakers that sculpt one's body, flower essence that cures depression—and how can consumers protect themselves in the modern world where information is shared quickly and easily? As cognitive scientists, we view this problem through the lens of what we know, more generally, about how people evaluate information for its veracity, and how people update their beliefs. That is, the same processes that support true belief can also encourage people to sometimes believe misleading or false information. Anchoring on the large literature on truth and belief updating allows predictions about consumer behavior; it also highlights possible solutions while casting doubt on other possible responses to misleading communications.

Application of veterinary naturopathy and complementary medicine in small animal medicine-A survey among German veterinary practitioners.

Application of veterinary naturopathy and complementary medicine in small animal medicine-A survey among German veterinary practitioners.

Thunbergia mysorensis mediated nano silver oxide for enhanced antibacterial, antioxidant, anticancer potential and in vitro hemolysis evaluation

Practicing the aqueous Thunbergia mysorensis stem and flower essences for obtaining the silver oxide nanoparticles (Ag2ONPs) advances over chemical and physical processes since the extracts fiddle a dualistic role as reducing and stabilizing agents. The UV-Visible, FTIR, TEM, SEM, and XRD were realized to validate and mark the green synthesized Ag2ONPs. TEM pictures exposed the quasi-spherical Ag2ONPs shape with average sizes 15 nm and 120 nm respectively for Ag2ONPs of flower (F-Ag2ONPs) and the stem extracts (S-Ag2O-NPs). Antioxidant activity of Ag2ONPs investigated by DPPH, ABTS cation radical and ferric ion reduction routes manifest enhanced antioxidant activity with F-Ag2ONPs compared to S-Ag2ONPs. Hemolytic assay results elicited that S-Ag2ONPs and F-Ag2ONPs, respectively showed 1.4% and 1% hemolysis. Additionally, the synthesized F-Ag2ONPs showed potent antibacterial activity against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria compared to S-Ag2ONPs and were effective against human MDA-MB-468-triple negative breast cancer cell lines with an IC50 of 480 µM.

Effects of flower essences on nursing students' stress symptoms: a randomized clinical trial.

To analyze the effects of flower essence bouquets on the signs and symptoms of stress in nursing students. Randomized clinical trial, triple blind, with two groups, flower essence group and placebo group, carried out with 101 nursing students. The groups used the formula for 60 days at a dosage of 4 drops 4 times a day. The outcome was evaluated using the Baccaro Test and the Perceived Stress Scale applied at the beginning and at the end of the intervention. The outcome analysis was performed using the mixed effects model, with 〈 = 5% and the effect size verified by the Cohen's d test. There was no significant difference between the groups in stress reduction (p > 0.05). Both groups showed a reduction in scale scores (p < 0.001) with large effect size. There was an influence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the reduction of Baccaro Test scores. The intervention with flower essence therapy was not more effective than placebo in reducing stress signs and symptoms. Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials: UTN U1111-1257-5715.