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Prof. Pradeep Kumar Prajapati assumes charge as director of All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi
Professor Pradeep Kumar Prajapati formally assumed charge as the director of the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi. Prior to this appointment, Prof. Prajapati served as the Vice-Chancellor of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan...

Acupuncture industry receives welcome boost from NIH with new study
A federally-funded study on the success of acupuncture treatments for older adults with chronic low back pain could be the support the industry needs to gain greater support from the Trump administration’s Make America Healthy Again movement. A...

The Feel Good Show - Craig Boen Acupuncture Clinic 09-12-2025
Feel Good airs on KWLM Sunday mornings at 8:45 am and is hosted by Eric Grieger and brought to you by Potpourri Health Foods in downtown Willmar. Eric is joined on this episode by Craig Boen. Craig is the owner of Craig Boen Acupuncture Clinic in...

"Not a comfortable process" - Jonathan Toews opens up on his experience with alternative medicine amid road to recovery
Jonathan Toews spoke about his recovery and his use of alternative medicine before returning to the NHL. Now 37, Toews signed with the Winnipeg Jets and is preparing for training camp. He has not played since 2023, and skating with teammates is...

Ayurveda gaining ground for holistic approach to mental health
New Delhi Emotional health is inseparable from physical well-being, and if one gets disturbed, the other is directly affected, experts have said, underlining that ayurveda is gaining attention in modern wellness circles for its holistic approach...

Ayurveda in the Modern World: Blending Tradition with Science
For more than 5,000 years, Ayurveda has been a key part of India’s healthcare system. Based on natural ingredients and a balance between mind, body, and spirit, it is more than just medicine—it’s a way of living. In recent years, Ayurveda has seen...

Ayurveda Day 2025 to Be Celebrated in Goa with Global Theme “People & Planet”
The 10th edition of Ayurveda Day will be celebrated on 23rd September 2025 at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa, marking a historic shift in the global promotion of traditional Indian medicine. For the first time, the celebration...
Acupuncture eases chronic low back pain in older Americans: study
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- Older Americans with chronic low back pain who received acupuncture experienced greater improvements in physical function and reduced pain compared with those who received usual medical care only, a new study...

Acupuncture treatment improves effects of low back pain in older adults
Chiropractic Economics Staff September 12, 2025 In the study, participants who underwent acupuncture had greater improvement in physical function and less pain than those who received usual medical care only, generally prescribed medications or...
Acupuncture may stick it to chronic lower back pain
Journal/ conference: JAMA Network Open Organisation/s: Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, USA Funder: This work was supported by grants UG3AT010739 and UH3AT010739 from the NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory through the NIH Helping to...

Ayurveda for people & planet: Rooted in tradition, empowering global wellness
Vaidya Rajesh KotechaAs communities, organisations, and citizens across numerous countries prepare to celebrate Ayurveda Day 2025 on 23rd September, the Government of India has amplified the global fervour with an inclusive theme for this year’s...
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Interpreting the Evidence for Laser Acupuncture in Knee Osteoarthritis Management: A Call for Methodological Rigor and Nuance [Letter]
Dear editor Pain is a primary reason for individuals to seek acupuncture treatment.1 Laser acupuncture (LA), which preserves the conceptual foundations of acupuncture while being non-invasive,2 garners increasing research attention as a potential...

This ancient superfood balances all three doshas: Why Ayurveda calls this fruit the secret to ageless health
Few fruits have earned the kind of reverence that Amla, also known as Amalaki or Indian gooseberry – enjoys in Ayurveda. This small, round, green berry, with its glossy skin and sharp, tart bite, has been treasured for centuries across India and...

Mapping the Research Landscape of Polyphenols in Osteoarthritis: A Bibliometric Perspective
Introduction Osteoarthritis (OA) represents the most prevalent form of degenerative joint disease, typified by progressive degradation of articular cartilage, remodeling of subchondral bone, synovial inflammation, and persistent pain.1,2 The...

Maha Medical Council to launch Homeopath-CCMP registration portal, doctors threaten strike demanding withdrawal
Mumbai: Complying with the earlier government directive, the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC), Mumbai, has announced the launch of a dedicated portal for the registration of the CCMP-qualified doctors. The portal will be effective on the medical...

Immunogrit study reveals how ayurveda can help preserve youthfulness
Aging is something everyone experiences, but the desire to look and feel young is as old as time itself. Wrinkles appear on the forehead, fine lines near the eyes, and skin loses its glow. These signs often start worrying people in their 30s or...

.@BlueZones #retreat comes to #iLaspa at Lotte @NewYorkPalace @Immunocologie #spa #longevity #BlueZones
The retreat will run twice, between 4-6 November and then 7-9 November, at the 909-key hotel’s 8th floor iLa Only Spa The retreat leader, Céline Vadam, is a certified health and lifestyle coach, breathwork practitioner, yoga teacher and reiki...

Acupuncture for Ischemic Stroke: A Critical Evaluation of Biological Mechanisms and Methodological Challenges
Introduction Ischemic stroke (IS), caused by interrupted cerebral blood supply leading to brain cell death from oxygen and nutrient deprivation, is primarily due to thrombus or embolus blocking a cerebral artery.1 As the most common stroke type,...

Pharmacodynamics of psychoactive substances & Role of Homeopathic medicines in Mitigating their abuse
Abstract: Down the ages, psychoactive substances such as tea, coffee, beer and wine are used in order to be more attentive, improve performance and engage in recreational activities. But the chronic or excessive use of these substances may have a...