NEW STUDIES 1
The Kyolic Garlic & Aerobic Fitness Trial
Arterial stiffness is a cardiovascular risk factor, which increases naturally with age. Kyolic garlic has been shown to improve the flexibility of arteries, and slows down blood flow, which may improve oxygen uptake, associated with aerobic fitness.
NEW STUDIES 2
Do you have an infant 4-24 months old?
Is your infant scheduled to have routine vaccination?
Starting in February 2019, NIIM is seeking participants for a 2-month randomised placebo-controlled study examining the effect of supplementation of vitamin D and probiotics around vaccination on the infant’s sleeping pattern, growth, and ear temperature.
Participation involves:
Appointments will be at the NIIM Clinic (level 1, 21 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn, VIC 3122).
This study has been approved by an NHMRC registered ethics committee, and is registered on the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry.
Update: This study is now closed
Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Avoiding Burnout During the Holiday Season
The festive season is a wonderful celebration of family ties, friendships, and neighbourhood compassion. Yet beneath the tinsel and pudding lies a dark heart of stress and anxiety. Family feuds may re-appear, long hidden animosities can bubble to the surface, and the pressure of creating a Disneyland-like experience for everyone can tip the balance from delight to despair.
Integrative Mental Health: A Holistic Approach to Healing
In the ever-evolving landscape of psychiatry, a transformative approach known as integrative mental health is gaining momentum. Unlike conventional psychiatric practices, which often focus primarily on diagnosing and prescribing medications, integrative psychiatry takes a more holistic view.
Clinical trial on the effect of cocoa on cognitive function
NIIM is conducting a clinical trial on the effect of cocoa on cognitive function in people aged 50 years or over.
External breast prosthesis (orthotics)
This study examined the effects of an external prosthesis on the reduction of load and discomfort/ pain through the chest of participants with augmented breasts.
Japanese Acupuncture Tongue Diagnosis Study
A research study is being conducted at NIIM to investigated whether the characteristics of a person’s tongue could be useful in diagnosis in Toyohari Meridian Therapy (TMT), a Japanese form of acupuncture, like it is in Chinese medicine.
