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BACKGROUND: The majority of breast cancer patients use complementary and/or integrative therapies during and beyond cancer treatment to manage symptoms, prevent toxicities, and improve quality of life. Practice guidelines are needed to inform clinicians and patients about safe and effective therapies. METHODS: Following the Institute of Medicine's guideline development process, a systematic review identified randomized controlled trials testing the use of integrative therapies for supportive care in patients receiving breast cancer treatment. Trials were included if the majority of participants had breast cancer and/or breast cancer patient results were reported separately, and outcomes were clinically relevant. Recommendations were organized by outcome and graded based upon a modified version of the US Preventive Services Task Force grading system. RESULTS: The search (January 1, 1990-December 31, 2013) identified 4900 articles, of which 203 were eligible for analysis. Meditation, yoga, and relaxation with imagery are recommended for routine use for common conditions, including anxiety and mood disorders (Grade A). Stress management, yoga, massage, music therapy, energy conservation, and meditation are recommended for stress reduction, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and quality of life (Grade B). Many interventions (n = 32) had weaker evidence of benefit (Grade C). Some interventions (n = 7) were deemed unlikely to provide any benefit (Grade D). Notably, only one intervention, acetyl-l-carnitine for the prevention of taxane-induced neuropathy, was identified as likely harmful (Grade H) as it was found to increase neuropathy. The majority of intervention/modality combinations (n = 138) did not have sufficient evidence to form specific recommendations (Grade I). CONCLUSIONS: Specific integrative therapies can be recommended as evidence-based supportive care options during breast cancer treatment. Most integrative therapies require further investigation via well-designed controlled trials with meaningful outcomes.

An encyclopedia of integrative medicine discusses the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatments of over two hundred health concerns, as well as the history and practice of almost one hundred alternative and complementary therapies.

An encyclopedia of integrative medicine discusses the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatments of over two hundred health concerns, as well as the history and practice of almost one hundred alternative and complementary therapies.

<p>The aim of the Integral Institute is the bring together of a full range of disciplines- the natural sciences (physics, chemistry, biology, neurology, ecology), art, ethics, religion, psychology, politics, business, sociology, and spirituality- with the thought that the fragmented and piecemeal approach of any one discipline is insufficient in approaching complex human problems. The institute, and its related network of resources, multimedia, training programs, and inteconnected communities -Integral Naked and Integral University- has four distinct goals: (1) research arising from integration of wide ranging disciplines; (2) the development of practical services and products which can be used by individuals, groups, businesses, and national and international organizations; (3) the application of integral knowledge to solving practical, complex problems facing humanity; (4) the creation of an Integral Learning Community. This website outlines the history, goals, projects, and theoretical framework for institute, as well as providing information on upcoming events, links to connected online resources, and news updates. (Zach Rowinski 2005-03-03)</p>

<p>Integral Naked is a multimedia portal illuminating an integrated approach to life and living. Included are conversations, performances, live broadcasts of influential, provocative, and important thinkers and leaders in the world. Many of these events, webcasts, and dialogues are moderated by Ken Wilber, a prolific author who has pioneered, together with colleagues at Integral Institute, an integral theory which embraces all aspects of experience, culture, knowledge, and the natural world. (Note: Integral Naked is NOT an adult site.) (Zach Rowinski 2005-03-03)</p>

Mind-body therapies are popular and are ranked among the top 10 complementary and integrative medicine practices reportedly used by adults and children in the 2007-2012 National Health Interview Survey. A growing body of evidence supports the effectiveness and safety of mind-body therapies in pediatrics. This clinical report outlines popular mind-body therapies for children and youth and examines the best-available evidence for a variety of mind-body therapies and practices, including biofeedback, clinical hypnosis, guided imagery, meditation, and yoga. The report is intended to help health care professionals guide their patients to nonpharmacologic approaches to improve concentration, help decrease pain, control discomfort, or ease anxiety.

Mind-body therapies are popular and are ranked among the top 10 complementary and integrative medicine practices reportedly used by adults and children in the 2007-2012 National Health Interview Survey. A growing body of evidence supports the effectiveness and safety of mind-body therapies in pediatrics. This clinical report outlines popular mind-body therapies for children and youth and examines the best-available evidence for a variety of mind-body therapies and practices, including biofeedback, clinical hypnosis, guided imagery, meditation, and yoga. The report is intended to help health care professionals guide their patients to nonpharmacologic approaches to improve concentration, help decrease pain, control discomfort, or ease anxiety.