Medication Reduction

Name	AC	CK	Focus
Dexamethasone	1	10
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)	1	10

Name	AC	CK
Depression	2	20
Anxiety Disorders	1	10
Brain Edema	1	10
Cancers: All	1	10
Depressive Disorder	1	10
Oxidative Stress	1	10
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD)	1	10
Psoriasis	1	10
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2	1	2

Name	AC	CK
Frankincense	1	10
Homeopathic Medicine: All	1	10
Pycnogenol (Pine Bark)	1	10
Piperine	1	2

Name	AC	CK
Exercise	1	10
Homeopathic Treatment	1	10
Integrative Medicine	1	10
Meditation	1	10
Placebo Effect	1	10

Name	AC	CK
Antidepressive Agents	1	10
Antioxidants	1	10
Hypoglycemic Agents	1	2

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Curcuminoids may have some beneficial effects on knee pain and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis.Mar 31, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Int J Rheum Dis. 2017 Apr ;20(4):420-433. Epub 2017 May 4. PMID: 28470851

Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2017

Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review

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Substances : Curcumin

Diseases : Osteoarthritis: Knee

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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The median effective dose of morphine administered in combination with THC is 3.6 times lower than of morphine alone.Mar 21, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Neuropsychopharmacology. 2017 Mar 22. Epub 2017 Mar 22. PMID: 28327548

Article Published Date : Mar 21, 2017

Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review

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Substances : Cannabinoids , Delta-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

Diseases : Morphine Tolerance/Dependence, Opioid Tolerance/Dependence

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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A 14-strain probiotic mixture could be an effective and beneficial supplement to improve migraine headache in both chronic and episodic migraineurs.Jan 07, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Cephalalgia. 2019 Jan 8:333102418820102. Epub 2019 Jan 8. PMID: 30621517

Article Published Date : Jan 07, 2019

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Probiotics

Diseases : Headache: Migraine

Pharmacological Actions : Prophylactic Agents

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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A 4-week training of aerobic exercise significantly improves functional capacity in patients with major depressive disorder.Dec 31, 2015

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Pubmed Data : PLoS One. 2016 ;11(5):e0154195. Epub 2016 May 6. PMID: 27152523

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Depression, Depressive Disorder

Therapeutic Actions : Exercise

Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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A fenugreek transdermal patch decreases pain score and demand for morphine in post-surgery patients in comparison to diclofenac patch.Feb 04, 2019

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Pubmed Data : J Complement Integr Med. 2019 Feb 5. Epub 2019 Feb 5. PMID: 30721143

Article Published Date : Feb 04, 2019

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Fenugreek

Diseases : Chronic Pain, Postoperative Recovery

Pharmacological Actions : Antinoceceptive

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Addition of vitamin B complex to gabapentin reduced intensity of postoperative pain and also the total amount of analgesic consumption.Mar 31, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Medicine (Baltimore). 2017 Apr ;96(15):e6545. PMID: 28403084

Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2017

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : B-complex

Diseases : Cesarean Section

Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Balneotherapy for musculoskeletal pain: does the mineral content matter?Oct 10, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Int J Biometeorol. 2019 Oct 11. Epub 2019 Oct 11. PMID: 31605208

Article Published Date : Oct 10, 2019

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Pain: Musculoskeletal

Therapeutic Actions : Balneotherapy

Pharmacological Actions : Antinoceceptive

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Binaural beats reduce postoperative morphine consumption in older adults after total knee replacement surgery. May 14, 2020

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Pubmed Data : Altern Ther Health Med. 2020 May 15. Epub 2020 May 15. PMID: 32412916

Article Published Date : May 14, 2020

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Chronic Pain, Pain: Post-operative

Therapeutic Actions : Music

Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Boswellia serrata significantly reduced cerebral edema measured by MRI in the study population.Aug 14, 2011

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Pubmed Data : Cancer. 2011 Aug 15 ;117(16):3788-95. Epub 2011 Feb 1. PMID: 21287538

Article Published Date : Aug 14, 2011

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Frankincense

Diseases : Brain Edema, Cancers: All

Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction, Phytotherapy

Problem Substances : Dexamethasone, Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

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Cannabis significantly reduces the use of prescription opioids and improves quality of life.Dec 26, 2020

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Pubmed Data : Pain Med. 2020 Dec 27. Epub 2020 Dec 27. PMID: 33367882

Article Published Date : Dec 26, 2020

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Cannabis

Diseases : Chronic Pain

Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Cannabis use by inflammatory bowel disease patients can induce clinical improvement and is associated with reduced use of medication and slight weight gain.Oct 31, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2019 Nov ;31(11):1376-1381. PMID: 31567639

Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2019

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Cannabis

Diseases : Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Chamomile oil decreased the analgesic demand of patients with knee osteoarthritis.Jul 31, 2015

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Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2015 Aug ;21(3):181-7. Epub 2015 Jun 9. PMID: 26256137

Article Published Date : Jul 31, 2015

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Chamomile

Diseases : Osteoarthritis: Knee

Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Echinacea reduces antibiotic usage in children through respiratory tract infection prevention.Apr 07, 2021

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Pubmed Data : Eur J Med Res. 2021 Apr 8 ;26(1):33. Epub 2021 Apr 8. PMID: 33832544

Article Published Date : Apr 07, 2021

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Echinacea

Diseases : Respiratory Infections

Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents, Prophylactic Agents

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Effect of low-level laser therapy with different locations of irradiation on postoperative endodontic pain in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis.Dec 31, 2019

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Pubmed Data : J Lasers Med Sci. 2020 ;11(3):249-254. Epub 2019 Jun 21. PMID: 32802283

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2019

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Chronic Pain, Inflammation

Therapeutic Actions : Laser Treatment: Low-Level

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Electroacupuncture can reduce postoperative use of analgesics and improve immune and stress responses to surgery.Sep 30, 2016

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Pubmed Data : J Acupunct Meridian Stud. 2016 Oct ;9(5):234-241. Epub 2016 Aug 4. PMID: 27776761

Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2016

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Postoperative Recovery

Therapeutic Actions : Electroacupuncture

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction, Significant Treatment Outcome

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Green banana biomass is advantageous as an adjunct therapy on functional constipationJan 04, 2018

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Pubmed Data : J Pediatr (Rio J). 2018 Jan 5. Epub 2018 Jan 5. PMID: 29309737

Article Published Date : Jan 04, 2018

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Banana

Diseases : Constipation

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Guided imagery is an effective technique for managing and limiting sickle cell disease-related pain in a pediatric population.Mar 31, 2014

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Pubmed Data : Am J Nurs. 2014 Apr ;114(4):26-36; test 37, 47. PMID: 24632887

Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2014

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Sickle Cell Anemia

Therapeutic Actions : Guided Imagery

Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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HBOT was significantly effective for veterans with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury with persistent post-concussion syndrome and PTSD.Jun 30, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Med Gas Res. 2017 Jul-Sep;7(3):156-174. Epub 2017 Oct 17. PMID: 29152209

Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2017

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Brain Concussion, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD), Suicidal Ideation, Traumatic Brain Injury

Therapeutic Actions : Hyperbaric Treatment

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction, Significant Treatment Outcome

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High dose vitamin C infusion decreased postoperative pain and reduced morphine consumption in the early postoperative period.Dec 31, 2015

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Pubmed Data : Pain Res Manag. 2016 ;2016:9147279. Epub 2016 Aug 30. PMID: 27872555

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Vitamin C: Intravenous

Diseases : Pain, Postoperative Recovery

Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Higher omega-3 index is associated with better asthma control and lower medication dose.Dec 26, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Nutrients. 2019 Dec 27 ;12(1). Epub 2019 Dec 27. PMID: 31892115

Article Published Date : Dec 26, 2019

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Diseases : Asthma

Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Asthmatic Agents

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Homeopathic ear drops may be effective in reducing the use of antibiotics in children with acute otitis media.Dec 31, 2013

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Pubmed Data : Glob Pediatr Health. 2014 ;1:2333794X14559395. Epub 2014 Nov 21. PMID: 27335917

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2013

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Homeopathic Medicine: All

Diseases : Otitis media

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Individualized homeopathic treatment was associated with significant alleviation of hay fever symptomsApr 30, 2016

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Pubmed Data : Homeopathy. 2016 May ;105(2):202-8. Epub 2016 Feb 23. PMID: 27211328

Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2016

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Homeopathic Medicine: All

Diseases : Allergic Rhinitis

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Initial treatment combined with Prunella vulgaris reduced prednisolone consumption for patients with subacute thyroiditis.Jan 31, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Ann Transl Med. 2019 Feb ;7(3):45. PMID: 30906749

Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2019

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Prunella vulgaris

Diseases : Thyroiditis: Subacute

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Integrative therapies such as mindfulness meditation can be part of a comprehensive pain management plan.Dec 31, 2018

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Pubmed Data : J Evid Based Integr Med. 2019 Jan-Dec;24:2515690X19876599. PMID: 31544476

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2018

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Diabetic Neuropathy

Therapeutic Actions : Meditation , Mindfullness Training

Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Mediterranean diet and antihypertensive drug use.Jan 24, 2021

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Pubmed Data : J Hypertens. 2021 Jan 25. Epub 2021 Jan 25. PMID: 33496530

Article Published Date : Jan 24, 2021

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Olive Oil

Diseases : Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypertension

Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet

Pharmacological Actions : Antihypertensive Agents

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction, Risk Reduction

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Momordica charantia supplementation offers a safe alternative to reducing pain and improving symptoms among the primary knee osteoarthritis patients.Jul 31, 2018

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Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2018 Aug ;32:181-186. Epub 2018 Jun 28. PMID: 30057048

Article Published Date : Jul 31, 2018

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Bitter Melon

Diseases : Osteoarthritis: Knee

Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Patients GPs who prescribe homeopathy in addition to conventional medicine reported use of fewer psychotropic drugs. Dec 31, 2015

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Pubmed Data : BMC Complement Altern Med. 2016 ;16(1):125. Epub 2016 May 4. PMID: 27145957

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Homeopathic Medicine: All

Diseases : Anxiety Disorders, Depression

Therapeutic Actions : Homeopathic Treatment, Integrative Medicine

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Probiotics reduce health care cost and societal impact of flu-like respiratory tract infections in the USA.Dec 31, 2018

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Pubmed Data : Front Pharmacol. 2019 ;10:980. Epub 2019 Aug 28. PMID: 31555138

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2018

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Probiotics

Diseases : Influenza, Respiratory Infections

Pharmacological Actions : Gastrointestinal Agents

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Pycnogenol patch was effective in controlling mild to moderate pain and inflammations and its related symptoms in subjects with knee osteoarthritis.Feb 28, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Minerva Endocrinol. 2019 Mar ;44(1):97-101. PMID: 30561176

Article Published Date : Feb 28, 2019

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Pycnogenol (Pine Bark)

Diseases : Osteoarthritis: Knee

Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics, Anti-Inflammatory Agents

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Reduced pain and analgesic use after acoustic binaural beats therapy in chronic pain.Jun 20, 2020

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Pubmed Data : Eur J Pain. 2020 Jun 21. Epub 2020 Jun 21. PMID: 32564499

Article Published Date : Jun 20, 2020

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Chronic Pain

Therapeutic Actions : Music

Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Reiki applied to the incision area after a cesarean operation had beneficial effects on pain and the need for the use of analgesics.Dec 31, 2015

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Pubmed Data : Holist Nurs Pract. 2016 Nov/Dec;30(6):368-378. PMID: 27763932

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Post-Cesarean Pain

Therapeutic Actions : Reiki Therapy

Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics

Additional Keywords : Analgesics, Medication Reduction, Post-Cesarean Pain, Reiki Therapy

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Seven weeks high-dose vitamin D treatment reduces the need for later infliximab dose-escalation and reduces inflammatory markers.Mar 25, 2021

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Pubmed Data : Nutrients. 2021 Mar 26 ;13(4). Epub 2021 Mar 26. PMID: 33810258

Article Published Date : Mar 25, 2021

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Vitamin D

Diseases : Crohn's Disease

Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Supplementation of vitamin C in patients undergoing surgery for foot and ankle trauma helps to reduce analgesic requirements.May 23, 2018

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Pubmed Data : Foot Ankle Surg. 2018 May 24. Epub 2018 May 24. PMID: 30321947

Article Published Date : May 23, 2018

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Vitamin C

Diseases : Chronic Pain

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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The analysis shows that the potential of probiotics to reduce RTI-related events.Dec 31, 2015

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Pubmed Data : PLoS One. 2016 ;11(11):e0166232. Epub 2016 Aug 10. PMID: 27832195

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Probiotics

Diseases : Respiratory Tract Infections

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction, Risk Reduction

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The homeopathic treatment shortened upper respiratory tract infection duration, and reduced the use of symptomatic medication.Dec 31, 2014

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Pubmed Data : Forsch Komplementmed. 2015 ;22(3):163-70. Epub 2015 May 12. PMID: 26335189

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2014

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Homeopathic Medicine: All

Diseases : Upper Respiratory Infections

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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These results indicate the efficacy of Pycnogenol supplementation in improving control of the most common clinical aspects of psoriasis.Feb 28, 2014

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Pubmed Data : Panminerva Med. 2014 Mar ;56(1):41-8. PMID: 24637472

Article Published Date : Feb 28, 2014

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Pycnogenol (Pine Bark)

Diseases : Oxidative Stress, Psoriasis

Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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This trial demonstrated the effectiveness of the Pilates method for the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain.Dec 31, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2018 09 ;99(9):1740-1746. Epub 2018 May 9. PMID: 29752907

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2017

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Neck Pain

Therapeutic Actions : Pilates

Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Transcendental meditation could be a treatment option for military personnel in reducing PTSD and ADNOS psychological symptoms.Dec 31, 2015

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Pubmed Data : Mil Med. 2016 Jan ;181(1):56-63. PMID: 26741477

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD)

Therapeutic Actions : Meditation

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction, Significant Treatment Outcome

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Turmeric ameliorates asthma control in children and adolescents.Jun 27, 2019

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Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2019 Jun 28 ;238:111882. Epub 2019 Apr 13. PMID: 30991137

Article Published Date : Jun 27, 2019

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Curcumin, Turmeric

Diseases : Asthma

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction, Phytotherapy

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Very-low-calorie ketogenic diet as a safe and valuable tool for long-term glycemic management in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes.Feb 25, 2021

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Pubmed Data : Nutrients. 2021 Feb 26 ;13(3). Epub 2021 Feb 26. PMID: 33652834

Article Published Date : Feb 25, 2021

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, Obesity

Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Low Carbohydrate/Ketogenic

Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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All three patients reported improved pain scores, reduced pruritus and reduction in overall analgesic drug intake.Oct 21, 2018

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Pubmed Data : Br J Dermatol. 2018 Oct 22. Epub 2018 Oct 22. PMID: 30347109

Article Published Date : Oct 21, 2018

Study Type : Human: Case Report

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Substances : Cannabidiol, Delta-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

Diseases : Epidermolysis Bullosa

Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Delphinidin 3-rutinoside-rich blackcurrant extract ameliorates glucose tolerance by increasing the release of glucagon-like peptide-1 secretion.Jun 30, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Food Sci Nutr. 2017 Jul ;5(4):929-933. Epub 2017 Apr 7. PMID: 28748082

Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2017

Study Type : Animal Study, In Vitro Study

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Substances : Black Currant, Delphinidin

Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2

Pharmacological Actions : Glucagon Like peptide 1 (GLP-1) Up-regulation

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Exercise and puerarin intervention can really play a role in the prevention and treatment of diabetes.Aug 31, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Pak J Pharm Sci. 2017 Sep ;30(5(Special)):1899-1903. PMID: 29084664

Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2017

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Puerarin

Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, Insulin Resistance

Therapeutic Actions : Exercise

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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N-acetylcysteine dose-dependently improves the analgesic effect of acetaminophen.Jan 06, 2021

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Pubmed Data : BMC Pharmacol Toxicol. 2021 Jan 7 ;22(1):4. Epub 2021 Jan 7. PMID: 33413696

Article Published Date : Jan 06, 2021

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : NAC (N-acetyl-L-cysteine)

Diseases : Chronic Pain

Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics, Antinoceceptive

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction, Natural Substance/Drug Synergy

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Piperine has the potential to be used as a bio-enhancing agent in combination with metformin.Dec 31, 2015

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Pubmed Data : Pharmacognosy Res. 2016 Jan-Mar;8(1):56-60. PMID: 26941537

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Piperine

Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2

Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents

Additional Keywords : Bioenhancer, Medication Reduction, Natural Substance Synergy

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Propolis acted synergistically with cefixime and enhanced the efficacy of antibiotic and reduced its effective dose in combined therapy.Nov 24, 2016

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Pubmed Data : BMC Complement Altern Med. 2016 Nov 25 ;16(1):485. Epub 2016 Nov 25. PMID: 27887651

Article Published Date : Nov 24, 2016

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Bee Propolis

Diseases : Salmonella Infections

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction, Natural Substance/Drug Synergy

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Tinospora cordifolia extract could increase in the bio availability of glibenclamide.Mar 19, 2018

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Pubmed Data : J Pharm Biomed Anal. 2018 Mar 20 ;151:310-316. Epub 2018 Jan 10. PMID: 29413979

Article Published Date : Mar 19, 2018

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Guduchi

Additional Keywords : Increased Bioavailability, Medication Reduction, Natural Substance/Drug Synergy, Plant Extracts

Problem Substances : Glibenclamide

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C. genistoides enriched in xanthones and benzophenones show potential in reducing the effective dose of acarbose required to prevent postprandial hyperglycaemia.Jun 30, 2020

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Pubmed Data : Food Funct. 2020 Jul 1 ;11(7):6476-6486. Epub 2020 Jul 6. PMID: 32627774

Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2020

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Honeybush, Isomangiferin , Mangiferin

Diseases : Hypoglycemia

Pharmacological Actions : Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor , Hypoglycemic Agents

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction, Natural Substance/Drug Synergy

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The mud-pack therapy, balneotherapy, mud-bath therapy, and spa therapy have proved to be effective in the treatment and prevention of knee osteoarthritis.Dec 31, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Biomed Res Int. 2018 ;2018:1042576. Epub 2018 Jun 25. PMID: 30046586

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2017

Study Type : Review

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Diseases : Osteoarthritis: Knee

Therapeutic Actions : Balneotherapy, Mud therapy , Spa Bathing

Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents

Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction

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Curcuminoids may have some beneficial effects on knee pain and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis.Mar 31, 2017

The median effective dose of morphine administered in combination with THC is 3.6 times lower than of morphine alone.Mar 21, 2017

A 14-strain probiotic mixture could be an effective and beneficial supplement to improve migraine headache in both chronic and episodic migraineurs.Jan 07, 2019

A 4-week training of aerobic exercise significantly improves functional capacity in patients with major depressive disorder.Dec 31, 2015

A fenugreek transdermal patch decreases pain score and demand for morphine in post-surgery patients in comparison to diclofenac patch.Feb 04, 2019

Addition of vitamin B complex to gabapentin reduced intensity of postoperative pain and also the total amount of analgesic consumption.Mar 31, 2017

Balneotherapy for musculoskeletal pain: does the mineral content matter?Oct 10, 2019

Binaural beats reduce postoperative morphine consumption in older adults after total knee replacement surgery. May 14, 2020

Boswellia serrata significantly reduced cerebral edema measured by MRI in the study population.Aug 14, 2011

Cannabis significantly reduces the use of prescription opioids and improves quality of life.Dec 26, 2020

Cannabis use by inflammatory bowel disease patients can induce clinical improvement and is associated with reduced use of medication and slight weight gain.Oct 31, 2019

Chamomile oil decreased the analgesic demand of patients with knee osteoarthritis.Jul 31, 2015

Echinacea reduces antibiotic usage in children through respiratory tract infection prevention.Apr 07, 2021

Effect of low-level laser therapy with different locations of irradiation on postoperative endodontic pain in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis.Dec 31, 2019

Electroacupuncture can reduce postoperative use of analgesics and improve immune and stress responses to surgery.Sep 30, 2016

Green banana biomass is advantageous as an adjunct therapy on functional constipationJan 04, 2018

Guided imagery is an effective technique for managing and limiting sickle cell disease-related pain in a pediatric population.Mar 31, 2014

HBOT was significantly effective for veterans with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury with persistent post-concussion syndrome and PTSD.Jun 30, 2017

High dose vitamin C infusion decreased postoperative pain and reduced morphine consumption in the early postoperative period.Dec 31, 2015

Higher omega-3 index is associated with better asthma control and lower medication dose.Dec 26, 2019

Homeopathic ear drops may be effective in reducing the use of antibiotics in children with acute otitis media.Dec 31, 2013

Individualized homeopathic treatment was associated with significant alleviation of hay fever symptomsApr 30, 2016

Initial treatment combined with Prunella vulgaris reduced prednisolone consumption for patients with subacute thyroiditis.Jan 31, 2019

Integrative therapies such as mindfulness meditation can be part of a comprehensive pain management plan.Dec 31, 2018

Mediterranean diet and antihypertensive drug use.Jan 24, 2021

Momordica charantia supplementation offers a safe alternative to reducing pain and improving symptoms among the primary knee osteoarthritis patients.Jul 31, 2018

Patients GPs who prescribe homeopathy in addition to conventional medicine reported use of fewer psychotropic drugs. Dec 31, 2015

Probiotics reduce health care cost and societal impact of flu-like respiratory tract infections in the USA.Dec 31, 2018

Pycnogenol patch was effective in controlling mild to moderate pain and inflammations and its related symptoms in subjects with knee osteoarthritis.Feb 28, 2019

Reduced pain and analgesic use after acoustic binaural beats therapy in chronic pain.Jun 20, 2020

Reiki applied to the incision area after a cesarean operation had beneficial effects on pain and the need for the use of analgesics.Dec 31, 2015

Seven weeks high-dose vitamin D treatment reduces the need for later infliximab dose-escalation and reduces inflammatory markers.Mar 25, 2021

Supplementation of vitamin C in patients undergoing surgery for foot and ankle trauma helps to reduce analgesic requirements.May 23, 2018

The analysis shows that the potential of probiotics to reduce RTI-related events.Dec 31, 2015

The homeopathic treatment shortened upper respiratory tract infection duration, and reduced the use of symptomatic medication.Dec 31, 2014

These results indicate the efficacy of Pycnogenol supplementation in improving control of the most common clinical aspects of psoriasis.Feb 28, 2014

This trial demonstrated the effectiveness of the Pilates method for the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain.Dec 31, 2017

Transcendental meditation could be a treatment option for military personnel in reducing PTSD and ADNOS psychological symptoms.Dec 31, 2015

Turmeric ameliorates asthma control in children and adolescents.Jun 27, 2019

Very-low-calorie ketogenic diet as a safe and valuable tool for long-term glycemic management in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes.Feb 25, 2021

All three patients reported improved pain scores, reduced pruritus and reduction in overall analgesic drug intake.Oct 21, 2018

Delphinidin 3-rutinoside-rich blackcurrant extract ameliorates glucose tolerance by increasing the release of glucagon-like peptide-1 secretion.Jun 30, 2017

Exercise and puerarin intervention can really play a role in the prevention and treatment of diabetes.Aug 31, 2017

N-acetylcysteine dose-dependently improves the analgesic effect of acetaminophen.Jan 06, 2021

Piperine has the potential to be used as a bio-enhancing agent in combination with metformin.Dec 31, 2015

Propolis acted synergistically with cefixime and enhanced the efficacy of antibiotic and reduced its effective dose in combined therapy.Nov 24, 2016

Tinospora cordifolia extract could increase in the bio availability of glibenclamide.Mar 19, 2018

C. genistoides enriched in xanthones and benzophenones show potential in reducing the effective dose of acarbose required to prevent postprandial hyperglycaemia.Jun 30, 2020

The mud-pack therapy, balneotherapy, mud-bath therapy, and spa therapy have proved to be effective in the treatment and prevention of knee osteoarthritis.Dec 31, 2017

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