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Is massage therapy beneficial for immune health in moderately immunocompromised HIV subjects?

In 2000, birk, et. al., conducted study about the effects of massage therapy, which includes both alone and in conjunction with other complementary therapies, on immune system indicators and quality of life among individuals with moderately compromised immune systems due to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a randomized prospective controlled trial was conducted. Forty-two HIV-positive subjects, comprising 40 males and 2 females aged between 27 and … Continue reading Is massage therapy beneficial for immune health in moderately immunocompromised HIV subjects?

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Is therapeutic touch an effective modality for managing knee osteoarthritis?

In 1998, Gordon, et. al., conducted study at a community hospital family practice residency program in Pennsylvania, researchers investigated the potential effectiveness of therapeutic touch as an alternative medicine modality for treating osteoarthritis of the knee. Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, causing pain and impaired function in the affected joints. With limited treatment options available, exploring alternative … Continue reading Is therapeutic touch an effective modality for managing knee osteoarthritis?

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