Integrative Naturopathic Management of Alcohol-Induced Thrombocytopenia: A Case Report

A 40-year-old male presented with thrombocytopenia and chronic alcoholism at Alva’s Anandamaya Arogydhama. The patient had a platelet count of 68,000 cells/mcL, accompanied by general weakness, disturbed sleep, and a long history of alcohol and tobacco use. Upon admission, he discontinued alcohol and tobacco and underwent a 14-day naturopathic inpatient program. Treatment included foot reflexology, hot foot immersion baths, massages, and dietary adjustments emphasizing raw juices, nuts, vegetables, and excluding processed foods, refined sugars, and alcohol. Additionally, daily yoga and pranayama were incorporated. Following the intervention, the patient’s platelet count improved to 160,000 cells/mcL, with reductions in cholesterol, triglycerides, liver enzymes, fasting blood sugar, weight, and BMI. This case demonstrates the effectiveness of an integrated naturopathic approach for thrombocytopenia and highlights the potential benefits of lifestyle modification and detoxification in patients with chronic alcohol use. Findings suggest that comprehensive naturopathic care may support sustainable health improvements in similar cases

Effect of Neutral Pulmonary Douche on Pulmonary Functions among Bronchial Asthma Patients

Introduction: Bronchial Asthma is the second-most significant contributing factor to mortality rates for chronic respiratory diseases. It is characterized by hyperreactivity of the airways and reversible episodes of bronchoconstriction. Douche is a general application in hydrotherapy, which is a stream of water directed against the body generally or locally. The neutral pulmonary douche (NPD) is employed to improve pulmonary functions, but there is no scientific report validating its effect. Materials and Method: A randomized control trial study of a total of 60 subjects belonging to the age group of 18–44 years participated in the study. The study participants were randomized into intervention and control groups (1:1). The intervention group (30) underwent NPD for 30 minutes. No intervention was given to the control group (30) and was followed up. The assessments were taken at baseline and after 10 days of the study. Result: The collected data was subjected to statistical analysis, employing interferential statistical tests. These analyses showed a significant difference in all parameters (FEV1, FVC, the FEV1FVC ratio, and PEFR) within (t-tests, the Wilcoxon rank test) and between (ANCOVA) groups. Conclusion: The implementation of hydrotherapy-facilitated NPD has demonstrated notable enhancement of pulmonary functionality in Bronchial asthma (BA) sufferers, in conjunction with conventional medical interventions. This discovery contributes to the progressively accumulating substantiation endorsing the efficacy of hydrotherapy within the domain of naturopathy

Combined effect of Lavender Oil and Hot Foot Bath on Migraine Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Introduction: Migraine headaches, marked by recurrent, moderate-to-severe unilateral pain, present a significant health burden. This study evaluates the effectiveness of lavender oil inhalation combined with hot foot baths in managing pain, disability, and quality of life among individuals with migraine. Materials and Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 70 participants aged 18–44, screened and allocated into intervention and control groups. The intervention included lavender oil inhalation for 5 minutes and hot foot baths for 20 minutes daily over 15 days. Results: Pre - and post - assessment data were analysed using tools such as the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Headache Disability Index (HDI), Pain Disability Index (PDI), Migraine Specific Quality of Life (MSQOL), and the Migraine Disability Assessment Scale (MIDAS). Results indicated significant improvement in the intervention group across all metrics (p≤0.05). The control group showed limited improvement, attributed to analgesic use during severe attacks. Discussion: These findings suggest that combined lavender oil and hot foot bath therapy is a viable complementary approach for migraine management, promoting pain relief, reduced disability, and enhanced quality of life