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Iridologia: revisão sistemática

This study is a literature review about Iridology/Irisdiagnose in the period from 1970 to 2005. The objective was to identify the worldwide scientific publications (articles) in this field and the opinions about the method. Twenty-five articles were found, four of them from Brazilian authors. About the category, 1 was literature review, 12 research studies and 12 updates, historical reviews or editorials. The countries that have contributed more with the studies were Brazil and Russia. Fifteen of those are in favor of the method and 10 are against it. In conclusion, it is necessary to develop more studies inside the methodological rigor, once Iridology brings hope to preventive medicine.This study is a literature review about Iridology/Irisdiagnose in the period from 1970 to 2005. The objective was to identify the worldwide scientific publications (articles) in this field and the opinions about the method. Twenty-five articles were found, four of them from Brazilian authors. About the category, 1 was literature review, 12 research studies and 12 updates, historical reviews or editorials. The countries that have contributed more with the studies were Brazil and Russia. Fifteen of those are in favor of the method and 10 are against it. In conclusion, it is necessary to develop more studies inside the methodological rigor, once Iridology brings hope to preventive medicine.

The prevalence of iridologic signs in individuals with Diabetes Mellitus

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify the prevalence of iridologic signs, such as the pancreas sign and the Cross of Andreas, in individuals with Diabetes mellitus and the association of these signs with three risk factors for the disease: obesity, sedentarism and heredity. Methods: Collectionoccurred from April to June, 2006, involving 97 individuals over 30 years of age with Diabetes mellitus , cared for at Centro de Saœde EscolafiGeraldo de Paula Souzafl, Sao Paulo. Results: After having their irises analyzed, the adjusted prevalence of the pancreas sign and the Crossof Andreas was observed, with 98% and 89%, respectively. There were significant associations (p < 0.001) between obesity, seden tarism andfamily history for diabetes with both signs studied. Conclusion: Evidence shows data of interest for the preventive area and the necessityfor new studies. Descriptors: Diabetes mellitus/prevention & control; Iridology; Nursing research RESUMO Objetivo : Verificar a prevalŒncia de sinais iridologicos, como o sinal do pâncreas e Cruz de AndrOas em individuos com Diabetes

A prevalência de sinais iridológicos em indivíduos com Diabetes Mellitus

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify the prevalence of iridologic signs, such as the pancreas sign and the Cross of Andreas, in individuals with Diabetes mellitus and the association of these signs with three risk factors for the disease: obesity, sedentarism and heredity. Methods: Collectionoccurred from April to June, 2006, involving 97 individuals over 30 years of age with Diabetes mellitus , cared for at Centro de Saœde EscolafiGeraldo de Paula Souzafl, Sao Paulo. Results: After having their irises analyzed, the adjusted prevalence of the pancreas sign and the Crossof Andreas was observed, with 98% and 89%, respectively. There were significant associations (p < 0.001) between obesity, seden tarism andfamily history for diabetes with both signs studied. Conclusion: Evidence shows data of interest for the preventive area and the necessityfor new studies. Descriptors: Diabetes mellitus/prevention & control; Iridology; Nursing research RESUMO Objetivo : Verificar a prevalŒncia de sinais iridologicos, como o sinal do pâncreas e Cruz de AndrOas em individuos com Diabetes

The effect of Reiki on blood hypertension

Objective: Determining the immediate effect of Reiki on abnormal blood pressure. Methods: An experimental, double-blind study, in which were included 66 hypertensive patients, randomized to the three following study groups: control, placebo and experimental. The intervention lasted 20 minutes, the control group remained at rest, the placebo group received an imitation of the studied technique (mock Reiki) and the experimental group received the Reiki technique. Blood pressure was measured before and after the intervention by the same person with the same instrument. Results: There was a decrease in blood pressure in the three groups and the reduction was greater in the experimental group, followed by the placebo and the control group. The ANOVA model for repeated measures showed a statistically significant difference among the groups (p <0.0001). Conclusion: Reiki had a positive effect on reducing abnormal blood pressure, suggesting to be a complementary technique for the control of hypertension.DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/19820194201400078 Escola de Enfermagem, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. Vigilância em Saúde, Prefeitura de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. Fundação Getúlio Vargas, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. Conflicts of interest: no conflicts of interest to declare. Abstract Objective: Determining the immediate effect of Reiki on abnormal blood pressure. Methods: An experimental, double-blind study, in which were included 66 hypertensive patients, randomized to the three following study groups: control, placebo and experimental. The intervention lasted 20 minutes, the control group remained at rest, the placebo group received an imitation of the studied technique (mock Reiki) and the experimental group received the Reiki technique. Blood pressure was measured before and after the intervention by the same person with the same instrument. Results: There was a decrease in blood pressure in the three groups and the reduction was greater in the experimental group, followed by the placebo and the control group. The ANOVA model for repeated measures showed a statistically significant difference among the groups (p <0.0001). Conclusion: Reiki had a positive effect on reducing abnormal blood pressure, suggesting to be a complementary technique for the control of hypertension.

Efeito das essências florais em indivíduos ansiosos

OBJETIVO: Investigar os efeitos dos florais Impatiens, Cherry Plum, White Chestnut e Beech em pessoas ansiosas. METODOS: Estudo de natureza quantitativa, ensaio clinico randomizado, duplo cego. Os dados foram coletados entre maio e agosto de 2010 com 34 trabalhadores do Centro de Aperfeicoamento em Ciencias da Saude da Fundacao Zerbini. A ansiedade foi avaliada por meio do Inventario de Diagnostico da Ansiedade Traco - Estado em dois momentos diferentes, no inicio e final da intervencao. RESULTADOS: Como resultado observou-se que o grupo que fez uso das essencias florais teve uma diminuicao maior e estatisticamente significativa no nivel de ansiedade em comparacao ao grupo placebo. CONCLUSAO: Concluiu-se que as essencias florais tiveram efeito positivo na diminuicao da ansiedade.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of the flower essences impatiens, cherry plum, white chestnut and beech in anxious people. METHODS: A quantitative, randomized, double blinded study. Data were collected between May and August, 2010, with 34 employees of the Center for Improvement of Health Sciences of the Zerbini Foundation. Anxiety was assessed using the Diagnostic Inventory of State - Trait Anxiety at two different times, at the beginning and end of the intervention. RESULTS: As a result it was observed that the group that used the flower essences had a larger and statistically significant reduction in anxiety level in comparison to the placebo group. CONCLUSION: We conclude that flower essences have a positive effect on the reduction of anxiety.

Iridology: a systematic review

This study is a literature review about Iridology/Irisdiagnose in the period from 1970 to 2005. The objective was to identify the worldwide scientific publications (articles) in this field and the opinions about the method. Twenty-five articles were found, four of them from Brazilian authors. About the category, 1 was literature review, 12 research studies and 12 updates, historical reviews or editorials. The countries that have contributed more with the studies were Brazil and Russia. Fifteen of those are in favor of the method and 10 are against it. In conclusion, it is necessary to develop more studies inside the methodological rigor, once Iridology brings hope to preventive medicine.This study is a literature review about Iridology/Irisdiagnose in the period from 1970 to 2005. The objective was to identify the worldwide scientific publications (articles) in this field and the opinions about the method. Twenty-five articles were found, four of them from Brazilian authors. About the category, 1 was literature review, 12 research studies and 12 updates, historical reviews or editorials. The countries that have contributed more with the studies were Brazil and Russia. Fifteen of those are in favor of the method and 10 are against it. In conclusion, it is necessary to develop more studies inside the methodological rigor, once Iridology brings hope to preventive medicine.

The sign of the Cross of Andreas in the iris and Diabetes Mellitus: a longitudinal study

OBJECTIVE To compare the development of diabetes mellitus in subjects with and without the sign of the Cross of Andreas in the iris over a period of four years. METHOD A prospective, descriptive study of quantitative approach. This cohort study had 91 patients without the disease, with and without the signal. The monitoring was conducted by means of the records in medical charts. RESULTS At the end of the research, 28.2% of the group with the sign of the Cross of Andreas was diagnosed with diabetes and 56.5% had two or more episodes of impaired glucose tolerance. In the group without the sign, 4.4% was diagnosed with the disease and 24.5% had two or more episodes of glucose intolerance. There was a statistically significant difference between the groups regarding the development of the disease and glucose intolerance. CONCLUSION The group with the Cross of Andreas developed more glucose intolerance and diabetes than the group without the sign.

Effect of flower essences in anxious individuals

OBJETIVO: Investigar os efeitos dos florais Impatiens, Cherry Plum, White Chestnut e Beech em pessoas ansiosas. METODOS: Estudo de natureza quantitativa, ensaio clinico randomizado, duplo cego. Os dados foram coletados entre maio e agosto de 2010 com 34 trabalhadores do Centro de Aperfeicoamento em Ciencias da Saude da Fundacao Zerbini. A ansiedade foi avaliada por meio do Inventario de Diagnostico da Ansiedade Traco - Estado em dois momentos diferentes, no inicio e final da intervencao. RESULTADOS: Como resultado observou-se que o grupo que fez uso das essencias florais teve uma diminuicao maior e estatisticamente significativa no nivel de ansiedade em comparacao ao grupo placebo. CONCLUSAO: Concluiu-se que as essencias florais tiveram efeito positivo na diminuicao da ansiedade.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of the flower essences impatiens, cherry plum, white chestnut and beech in anxious people. METHODS: A quantitative, randomized, double blinded study. Data were collected between May and August, 2010, with 34 employees of the Center for Improvement of Health Sciences of the Zerbini Foundation. Anxiety was assessed using the Diagnostic Inventory of State - Trait Anxiety at two different times, at the beginning and end of the intervention. RESULTS: As a result it was observed that the group that used the flower essences had a larger and statistically significant reduction in anxiety level in comparison to the placebo group. CONCLUSION: We conclude that flower essences have a positive effect on the reduction of anxiety.

Correlação entre ansiedade e anéis de tensão

In psychosomatic and psychoneuroimmunological studies there isgrowing interest in anxiety as a factor that predisposes individualsto numerous diseases. ...

TERAPIAS COMPLEMENTARES NA REDUÇÃO DE SINTOMAS DO CLIMATÉRIO: ENSAIO CLÍNICO

Objective: Randomized clinical study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of Flower Therapy, Auriculotherapy, and Therapeutic touch to control climacteric symptoms. Method: 118 women were randomized and treated for 3 months, from 2008 to 2010. Results For efficacy no statistical difference was observed among the three treatments. There was reduction of hot flushes and insomnia (p <0.05) in the three treatments. Average scores of the State-anxiety decreased from 42.73 to 37.31 (p = 0.000) and menopausal index decreased significantly (p = 0.000). As to the efficacy no statistical difference among the three treatment. Regarding effect size, highest effect size for menopausal index in the Therapeutic touch group was observed, with 2.31 (huge effect) and 69% reduction of symptoms and for anxiety-state, the largest effect size was 0.90 (large effect), with 18% reduction. Conclusion: The three studied therapies have demonstrated efficacy in reducing the climaterium symptoms (no statistical difference among them). The largest effect size was observed for the group therapeutic touch group.