Full Issue

Volume 4, Issue 2

May 2026

EDITORIAL

Dr Zhengang Guo: From the Man to the Medicine

COMMUNICATIONS

Values of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Modern Healthcare System

Characterisation of Fibromyalgia Types and the Seven Main Etiological Causes

Diagnosis and Therapy of Fibromyalgia According to Traditional Chinese Medicine: Application of Dr. Guo's Formulas

Electroacupuncture and Acupuncture in the Treatment of Anxiety: A Double-Blinded Randomised Parallel Clinical Trial

Functional and Structural Brain Changes During Acupuncture Therapy of Migraine

The Laws of Physics as a Rational Support in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Tongue Diagnosis as a Valid and Reproducible Method in Clinical TCM Practice

Practical Foundations for Chikung (Qigong) Practice

Applied Kinesiology in the Characterisation, Diagnosis, and Therapy of Cancer Pathologies: Application of Dr. Guo's Phyto-Formulas

Acupuncture Effect on Reaction-Time Changes in Parkinson's Disease Patients — Case Study Series

Effectiveness of Acupuncture in Achilles Reflex Behaviour in Parkinson's Disease Patients

Mapping the PS Area: New Scalp Acupuncture for Post-Viral Sensory Recovery

The 'Epley Area': A New Cranial Acupuncture Site for Vertigo and Dizziness

Potential Antiplatelet Activity of Hypericum perforatum

Potential Therapeutic Properties of Olea Europaea Leaves from Selected Cultivars Based on Their Mineral and Organic Profiles

Vitamin D in Western and Chinese Medicine: An Integrative Perspective

Bioelectrical Changes in Ren Mai and Du Mai Acupoints During Qigong: A Quantitative Study of the 'White Ball' Exercise

The Impact of Acupuncture on Hamstring Flexibility: A Randomised, Blinded, and Controlled Pilot Study

Research in Chikung (Qigong) – A Partnership Between IPTC and ICBAS

Traditional Chinese Medicine for Infertility: Results of Research from the Last Years

The Effects of Qigong on Menopausal Symptoms and Quality of Life: A Preliminary Integrative Study

Conventional and Acupuncture Treatments for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathic Pain: A Comprehensive Review

Effectiveness of Acupuncture on Functional Capacity and Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Haemodialysis

Overview of the Regulatory Framework for Medicines and Health Products in Portugal

Efficacy of Moxibustion to Inhibit the Endometriosis Disease Formation in Mice: Physiological Mechanisms

Possible Effects of Acupuncture on Gait Symptoms of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Acupuncture for Radiation-Induced Xerostomia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Randomised Controlled Pilot Study

Phyto-Acupuncture: Cannabis-Derived Cannabinoids and Opioid Pathways in the Management of Neuropathic Pain, Neurodegenerative, and Metabolic Diseases

Historical Perspective and Consumption of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants in Portugal

New Perspective on Acupuncture in Microsystems

Innovation in Emotionality: The Heidelberg Model of Chinese Medicine – An Integrative View Bridging Allopathic and Chinese Medicine in Psychosomatic Disease

Full Issue

Volume 4, Issue 1

April 2026

INSIGHTS

Using the Vascular Autonomic Signal to Guide Diagnosis and Treatment in Auricular Medicine

Multisystemic Proteomic Reprogramming and Haematopoietic Regeneration: A Naturopathic Framework for the Supervised Seven-Day Fast

CLINICAL CASES

Effects of Complementary and Integrated Therapies on Performance and Recovery in Mountain Ultra-Endurance Running: A Case Study

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Surf Sports: Case Series on Recovery, Performance, and Chronic Conditions

Vascular Autonomic Signal-Guided Photobiomodulation: Mechanisms and Clinical Applications in Autonomic Dysregulation

Mitochondrial Bioenergetics and Systemic Regeneration: A Narrative Review and Clinical Case Series of Photobiomodulation-Assisted Stem-Cell Therapy

PROTOCOL

The Therapeutic Role of Acupuncture in Endometriosis-Related Pain Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocol

REVIEWS

The Ethics of Informed Consent in Traditional Chinese Medicine Practice and Research: A Narrative Literature Review

Phytotherapy for Anxiety: A Narrative Review of Efficacy, Mechanisms and Clinical Considerations

Menopause and Traditional Chinese Medicine: Evidence, Syndromic Perspectives, and a Self-Care Protocol Proposal

Diagnosis in Paediatrics according to Traditional Chinese Medicine and its Application in the Therapeutic Approach and Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder

The Therapeutic Potential of Phytotherapy: A Review of Efficacy, Cultural Value, and Challenges for Integration into Contemporary Healthcare

Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine Phytotherapy and Diet Therapy with Contemporary Endurance Nutrition: Mechanisms, Evidence, and Practical Applications

Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine in COPD: Efficacy on Functional Performance and Systemic Inflammation

Paediatric Tui Na for Childhood Nocturnal Enuresis: A Review of Theoretical Foundations and Clinical Application

Efficacy and Feasibility of Acupuncture-Related Treatments for Anxiety and Depression in Hashimoto Thyroiditis: A Review

Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine into Endurance Sports: A Narrative Review of Evidence and Applications

The Vagus Nerve and Heart Rate Variability: Physiological Markers in Naturopathic Practice

Molybdenum and Sulphite Detoxification: Biochemical Foundations and Clinical Implications for Integrative Practice

Phytotherapy in the Management of Low Back Pain: A Comparative Analysis with Conventional Pharmacological Interventions

Effectiveness and Safety of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Alzheimer's Disease: A Narrative Review

Full Issue

Volume 3, Issue 3

December 2025

EXPERT INSIGHT

Quantum Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine: Converging Principles of Uncertainty and Yin-Yang Dynamics in Integrative Clinical Practice

INSIGHT PERSPECTIVE

Myopia Progression and the Spleen's Role: An Integrative Interpretation through Traditional Chinese Medicine

CLINICAL CASES

Aging from a Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective: A Case Study

Integrating Acupuncture and Diet Therapy in the Management of Slow-Transit Constipation with Liver-Qi Stagnation: A Case Study

REVIEWS

Wet Cupping for Neck Pain – A Preliminary Review

Catgut Acupuncture for Weight Loss: A Preliminary Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials

Catgut Acupuncture for Weight Loss: A Review of Clinical Methodologies

The Effects of Zhan Zhuang Qigong on Mental Health: A Narrative Review

Psychological and Mental Disorders as Triggers of Physical Illness: A Narrative Review on the Dual Perspective from Traditional Chinese Medicine and Naturopathy

A Comprehensive Look at Low Back Pain: A Dual Perspective from Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part 1)

Warm Acupuncture for Low Back Pain: Current Evidence and Methodologies

What is the Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Shoulder Pain? A Preliminary Review of Meta-Analyses

Efficacy and Applications of Pharmacopuncture for Pathologies of the Knee: A Narrative Review

Qigong as a Complementary Intervention for Cognitive and Motor Decline in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease: A Literature Review

The Efficacy and Safety of Auricular Acupuncture for Preoperative Anxiety: A Review of Randomised Controlled Trials

The Therapeutic and Methodological Aspects of Moxibustion for Breech Presentation: An Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials

A Comprehensive Look at Low Back Pain: A Dual Perspective from Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part 2)

Childhood Insomnia: A Narrative Review on the Efficacy and Safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Naturopathy

The Role of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine in Infertility Management: A Narrative Review of Current Evidence

Phytopharmacology and Fertility – The Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective, Formulas, and Scientific Evidence

A Natural Approach to Fertility Improvement: A Comprehensive Research with a Focus on Herbal Medicine

Temporomandibular Disorders and Traditional Chinese Medicine:
Part I – Conceptual Perspectives

Phytotherapy in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Mechanisms, Clinical Evidence, and Integrative Perspectives

Therapeutic Applications of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Management of Post-Stroke Sequelae: A Narrative Review

Acupuncture and Evidence-Based Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches for Mental Health

Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine into Chronic Pain Care in Portugal: Neuroimmunological and Clinical Perspectives

Exploring the Role of Paediatric Acupuncture and Tui Na in Treating Colic and Gastrointestinal Disorders: A Comprehensive Review

Temporomandibular Disorders and Traditional Chinese Medicine:
Part II – Evidence-Based Analysis on Acupuncture

Endometriosis and Emotional Health: Combining Traditional Chinese Medicine and Modern Supplementation Strategies

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Gut Health: Contributions of Naturopathy for an Integrative Perspective

A Comprehensive Review of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Mechanisms, Modifiable Factors, and Clinical Implications — A Focus on Vitamin D

The Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA) as a Precision Technique in the Management of Chronic Pain

Depression, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture: What are the Benefits in Treating Depression? A Narrative Review of the Literature

Phytotherapy and Traditional Psychophysiological Feedback Therapies for Anxiety and Emotional Regulation in School-Aged Children

Full Issue

Volume 3, Issue 2

July 2024 - II International Congress on Complementary Therapies in Health

EDITORIAL

The 2nd International Congress on Complementary Therapies in Health

REVIEWS

Recent Research in Acupuncture for Depression: An Overview and Methodological Analysis of Controlled Trials

Qigong as a Complementary Therapy for the Mental Health of Children and Adolescents: An Exploratory Narrative Review of the Evidence

Exploring Complementary Approaches: Traditional Chinese Medicine and Naturopathy in Interstitial Cystitis Management

The Contribution of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Neck Pain - A Comprehensive Review of the Literature

Effectiveness and Methodology of Wet-cupping for Low Back Pain – A Preliminary Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Naturopathy and Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Emotional Stress as a Causal Factor of Autoimmune Diseases – A Narrative Review

The Multifaceted Mechanisms of Action of Zhan Zhuang Qigong on Mental Health

Quantum Nutrition and Artificial Intelligence: A Bioinformational Perspective on Metabolic Health

EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH

Antimicrobial Properties of Plants: Uncovering the Potential of Olive Leaves from Portuguese Cultivars

Full Issue

EDITORIALS

Sex- and Country-Based Authorship Representation in the Journal of Complementary Therapies in Health: Statistics for 2023/2024

REVIEWS

The Role of Acupuncture in Depression Management: Insights on evidence and treatment options

Traditional Chinese Medicine for the Prevention and Management of Metabolic Diseases

Can Chikung (Qigong) Enhance Oral Health and Well-being? A Review of the Evidence

Framing the Potential Benefits of Traditional Chinese Exercises for the Management of Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis – A Narrative Review

Efficacy of Acupuncture in the Symptoms of the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Assessment of Efficacy and Methodologies

Qigong for Managing Parkinson's Disease Symptoms: A Preliminary Review of Meta-Analyses

Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) in Healthspan: An Integrative Perspective of Naturopathy and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Phytotherapy on the treatment of Female Infertility: A Scoping Review

Research on the Effectiveness and Methodology of Acupuncture for Ankle Sprain – A Preliminary Systematic Review

Volume 3, Issue 1

March 2025

Archive

Full Issue

Volume 2, Issue 2

August 2024 - 1st Portuguese Symposium on Unconventional Therapies for Mental Health

EDITORIAL

The 1st Portuguese Symposium on Unconventional Therapies for Mental Health

ABSTRACTS

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Depression: A Bridge Between Eastern and Western Theories

PROTOCOLS

Protocol for an Intervention Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine and Naturopathy in Parental Training Programs for Infant Sleep Management

REVIEWS

The brain-gut connection in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Medicinal Plants for Insomnia, Anxiety, and Depression – A Narrative Review

Exploring the Efficacy of Acupuncture in Alzheimer's Disease: A Narrative Review

Medicinal Mushrooms in Mental Health: A Review of TCM and Naturopathy

Efficacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the treatment of Burnout: a narrative literature review

How diet, supplementation and body-mind exercises can help improve ADHD symptoms in children

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Valerian – A comprehensive review

How can Taiji/Qigong contribute to the mental well-being of Women with endometriosis?

Traditional Chinese Medicine, insomnia, and melatonin: A narrative review

Anxiety, the Digestive System and Their Relation in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Naturopathy: A Literature Review

Urinary Tract Infection and Mental Health – The Role of Dietotherapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques for Psoriasis and Associated Anxiety

Full Issue

Volume 2, Issue 1

July 2024

REVIEWS

Qigong for all Ages: A Narrative Review on Stress and Quality of Life.

Acupuncture in Dental Medicine: Practical Applications.

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Depression: Making a Bridge Between Eastern and Western Theories

The importance of diet therapy in the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs): Chinese Medicine Dietotherapy and Mediterranean diet integrative perspective

CASE SERIES

Investigating the Efficacy of Acupuncture for Sprain and Muscle Injury Management: A Clinical Exploration

Full Issue

Volume 1, Issue 2

December 2023

NARRATIVE REVIEW

New Complementary Approaches for the Treatment of Anxiety - A Narrative Review.

CLINICAL REVIEWS

Cosmetic Acupuncture.

Health Preservation by Acupoints.

Full Issue

Volume 1, Issue 1

I International Congress on Complementary Therapies in Health

EDITORIAL
The I International Congress on Complementary Therapies in Health.

KEYNOTE COMMUNICATIONS
Daoyin, Qigong, Taichi and Yoga: Relations, Similarities and Differences.
Health Preservation by Acupoints.
Acupuncture for Beauty.
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Benefit Mental Health?
Pain Management Using Acupuncture, old challenges and new opportunities - a narrative review.

SPECIALIST MASTERCLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Qigong for Longevity.
Kan Li Acupuncture 坎离针灸 Channel Based Acupuncture.

COMMUNICATIONS
New complementary approaches to anxiety treatment - Preliminary Results of a Narrative Review.
Chinese Medicine on Infertility - Preliminary results of a scoping review.
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Endometriosis – Preliminary Results of a Systematic Review.

POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Qigong for all Ages: A Preliminary Review on Stress and Quality of Life.
New Area of Cranial Acupuncture in the Treatment of Dizziness and Vertigo.
Tuina in Dogs.
Chinese Herbal Medicine for Skin Conditions.
Acupuncture and Phytotherapy for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - a case study.
Acupuncture and fMRI – Preliminary Results of a Systematic Review.