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Finding a Balance between Mood and Energy Level in a Rotational Work System

Uloaku Okeke, Eucharia Oluchi Nwaichi & Princewill Chukwuemeka Stanley · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

The impact of rotational work system on the mood and energy level among Oil and Gas workers was evaluated. The design was set in Port Harcourt metropolis Nigeria and questionnaire, cohort session and interviews were the instruments deployed. Questionnaires were administered to ra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i430301

Nutritional Management Approach for Possible Prevention of COVID-19 Infection and Transmission in Sub-Saharan and Biodiversity Endowed Countries

Dobgima John Fonmboh, Tembe Estella Fokunang, Ngwasiri Pride Ndasi, Thierry N. Noumo, Njinkio Nono Borgia, Lovet Bengyella Fokunang, Edrice Ajabi Eselle Samelle, Bengyella Louis Tita, Kaba Nubia Kristen, Ejoh Richard Aba, A. Tita Margarete & Fokunang Charles Ntugwen · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

The causative etiology of the viral pneumonia outbreak in the Wuhan province of China of December 2019 initially identified as “novel-Coronavirus-2019” and today called “Corona Virus Disease-2019 has been identified as “severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i430300

Mitigation of Lead Neurotoxicity by Aqueous Fruit Extract of Adansonia digitata in Adult Wistar Rats

Eduitem S. Otong, Sunday A. Musa, Barnabas Danborno & Sohnap J. Sambo · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Aim: The current study seeks to explore the neuroprotective benefits of Adansonia digitata against lead induced memory impairment, neurotransmitter/AChE activity imbalance, oxidative stress as well as brain damage. Methodology: Thirty male adult rats weighing 160g-200g were divid...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i430299

Effect of Mulligan’s Pain Release Phenomenon on Ted in Subjects with Subacute Lateral Epicondylitis

Radhika Chintamani · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Introduction: Lateral Epicondylitis is a overuse syndrome usually seen in people who          perform repeated extension and supination movement of elbow against resistance.                Tissue Extensibility Dysfunction (TED) is a term which suggests apparent                   ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i430298

Comparative In vitro Antibacterial Properties of Methanol Extracts and Fractions of Myristica fragrans Seed and Thymus vulgaris Leaf

Romanus A. Umoh, Affiong C. Essien, Imoh I. Johnny, Nsima A. Andy, Anwanabasi E. Udoh & Omodot T. Umoh · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

The aim of this work was to compare the antibacterial properties of methanol extracts and fractions of Myristica fragrans seed and Thymus vulgaris leaf on the gram positive and negative bacteria.  The Myristica fragrans seeds were crushed, defatted and air-dried. The defatted see...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i430297

Effects of Sarcocephalus latifolius Afzel. Ex R.Br. Leaf Powder on the Kidney Function of Alloxan-Induced Diabetes Rats

Olubunmi Simeon Oyekunle, Adewale, Adetutu & Adijat Funke Ogundola · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

This study assessed the effects of Sarcocephalus latifolius Afzel. Ex R.Br. leaf powder on the kidney function of alloxan-induced diabetes rats. Forty-five healthy female albino rats were used in the experiment and assigned into 9 different groups. Diabetes was induced intravenou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i430296

Role of Jundi-Shapur in Streamlining of ILM-E-TIBB (Medicine)

Younis I. Munshi & Masihuzzaman Ansari · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

People have always felt the need to seek the knowledge from time immemorial. Be it the knowledge of religion or science or philosophy or astronomy. The knowledge of medicine was confined to cultures till 4th century AD. Every subcontinent and every civilization was having its own...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i430295

Gas Flaring in Niger Delta Nigeria and Sustainability Development Goal Framework: Qualitative Survey of the Health Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation

Nkemdilim I. Obi, Phillip T. Bwititi & Ezekiel U. Nwose · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Background: Petroleum exploitation and production have resulted in various environmental, socio-economic, political and health problems. This study is part of ongoing research to evaluate sustainability development goal in host communities of gas flaring operations. Objective: Th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i330293

Sub-Chronic Administration of Tramadol, Caffeinated Drink and Alcohol Precipitated Dysfunctions in Health Indices of Male Wistar Rats

E. B. Oyewo, J. B. Oso, J. O. Fatoki, A. L. Adedeji & G. E. Adeleke · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Tramadol is a popular drug of abuse among adolescent and young adults in many developing African countries due to the opioid agonist properties. We investigated the health implications of the sub-chronic concurrent abuse of tramadol, caffeinated drink and alcohol in adult male Wi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i430294

Subacute Toxicity and Hepatoprotective Effects of Sarcocephalus latifolius in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats

Olubunmi Simeon Oyekunle, Adewale Adetutu & Adijat Funke Ogundola · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Various studies suggest that mortality due to liver disease in diabetic patients is very high; however, the recognition of DM as the primary cause of chronic liver disease is neglected in medical practice, we therefore evaluated the activities of Sarcocephalus latifolius leaf pow...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i330292

Effect of Warm Epsom Salt Pack over Knee Osteoarthritis-A Randomized Controlled Trial

Ranjini Rajasekharan, Sujatha Dinesh & Prashanth Shetty · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Aims: Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis which commonly affects weight-bearing joints like the knee, hip, spine, and joints.  Since the effectiveness of conventional medicine on severe types of osteoarthritis is surgical intervention, the patients are seeking alter...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i330290

Assessment of Association between Gas Flaring and Prevalence of Diseases: Delineation of Opinion from Perception

Nkemdilim I. Obi, Phillip T. Bwititi, Josiah O. Adjene & Ezekiel U. Nwose · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Background: Pollutants are released into the atmosphere by gas flaring, and these cause a range of health problems, including heart disease and respiratory disorders. This article assesses the opinion and perception of the community regarding association between gas flaring and p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i330291

Ashwagandha-Induced Gastric Upset in Post-Covid Patient-A Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature

Danish Javed & Ahmad Najmi · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Adverse drug reporting of herbal drugs is less common as they are generally considered as safe. It is also very common to use self-medication by people in the case of herbal drugs. But many     times, mild to severe events have been seen with the use of herbal or ayurvedic medici...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i330286

Evaluation of Government’s Efforts to Mitigate the Adverse Effects of Gas Flaring in Host Communities

Nkemdilim I. Obi, Phillip T Bwititi & Ezekiel U. Nwose · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Background: This is a 5th in the series on gas flaring in Niger Delta Nigeria and previous reports have highlighted health impact and comparison of communities, amongst others. Government have mitigation programs whose satisfaction in the communities of Niger Delta is unknown. Ob...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i230285

Community Awareness of Health Problems Associated with Gas Flaring and Programme to Mitigate

Nkemdilim I. Obi, Phillip T. Bwititi & Ezekiel U. Nwose · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Background: Gas flaring, which occurs as part oil and gas operations results in release of gaseous toxins into the environment thus has a negative impact on the host communities including fauna, flora and humans. Previous studies focused mainly on the contribution of gas flaring...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i230284