The Role of Nutrition and Forest-Bathing in the Physical Rehabilitation of Physically Inactive Patients: From the Molecular Aspects to New Nature-Inspired Techniques

Baker, Steven K.; Gilhen-Baker, Melinda; Roviello, Giovanni N.

doi:10.3390/ijerph20010793

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“…In addition, Ochiai et al [104] measured the psychophysiological effects of nature therapy (stimulation with bonsai trees) on adult male patients with spinal cord injuries and found that forest bathing can lead to a state of physiological and psychological relaxation in patients with spinal cord injuries. The above studies suggest the possibility of forest bathing being applied as a rehabilitative medicine, as suggested by another study [105]. However, further studies in this area are needed.…”

Section: Forest Bathing May Apply To Rehabilitation Medicinementioning

confidence: 58%

New Concept of Forest Medicine

2023

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Forest bathing was proposed in Japan in 1982 for the purpose of reducing stress and health management, and research on the health promotion and disease prevention effects of forest bathing began in Japan in 2004. Since then, the author’s research team has published many papers and, in 2012, established Forest Medicine as a new preventive medicine. Imagine a new medical science that could let you know how to be more active, more relaxed, healthier, and happier, with reduced stress and a reduced risk of lifestyle-related diseases. This new medical science is Forest Medicine. Forest Medicine studies the effects of forest environments on human health and is a new interdisciplinary science that belongs to the categories of environmental and preventive medicine. On the other hand, more than 10 years have passed since then, and a lot of evidence has been obtained and many articles regarding Forest Medicine have been published. Therefore, in this review, the author proposes a new concept of Forest Medicine, based on the new evidence and published papers, with the psycho-neuro-endocrino-immune network in mind.

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Section: Forest Bathing May Apply To Rehabilitation Medicinementioning

confidence: 58%

New Concept of Forest Medicine

2023

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“…In both cases, the effect of physical activity on the athlete's movement asymmetries will depend on genetic factors such as sensitivity to pain, predisposition to injury, injury recovery rate as well as muscle strength and elasticity. Other important factors include nutrition [75,76], and previous injuries. Health/fitness professionals are likely to face future challenges in how to optimise exercise training for individuals with desirable genes, as well as for motivating individuals without them to begin and/or continue exercising [77].…”

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confidence: 99%

Movement Asymmetries: from their Molecular Origin to the Analysis of Movement Asymmetries in Sportsmen

Egoyan,

Parulava,

Gilhen-Baker

et al. 2023

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Asymmetry plays a major role in biology at all scales. This can be seen examining the helix of DNA, the fact that the human heart is on the left side, or that most people use their right hand. A single protein such as Myosin 1D can induce helical motion in another molecule. This causes cells, organs, and even entire bodies to twist in a domino effect, causing left-right behaviour. More in general, athlete movements are often asymmetric and, during the physical rehabilita-tion after injury the asymmetry is visually discernible. Herein we review the molecular basis of movement asymmetries and report on the available knowledge on the few therapeutics inves-tigated so far such as meloxicam. From a more rehabilitative perspective, it is very important to use effective methods to control the process of resolving the injury-related movement asym-metry through the complex use of specialized exercises, measurements and gait analysis which all can provide useful information on the effectiveness of rehabilitation plans. If for each athlete the normal range of asymmetry is known, the asymmetry can be treated individually and the evolution can be monitored over time. Appropriate measures should be taken if the movement asymmetry is outside this range. In addition, genetic, physiological, and psychological factors relevant to athlete health should be considered in the process of assessing and improving exer-cise asymmetry as we also discuss in this review. The main proposal of this work is that move-ment asymmetries in athletes should be treated individually, taking into account the athlete’s genetics, physical condition, and previous injuries.

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“…Consequently, there is a growing demand to create novel antimicrobial drugs that can combat the emergence of resistance and reduce the need for antibiotics [ 1 ]. Various bioactive chemicals can be obtained from medicinal plants [ 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 ], and numerous techniques have been employed to investigate their potential as antimicrobial agents [ 11 ]. These bioactive compounds are secondary plant metabolites, representing one of the unexplored sources of antimicrobial agents in nature [ 12 ].…”

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Antimicrobial Metabolites of Caucasian Medicinal Plants as Alternatives to Antibiotics

Fik-Jaskółka,

Mittova,

Motsonelidze

et al. 2024

Antibiotics

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This review explores the potential of antimicrobial metabolites derived from Caucasian medicinal plants as alternatives to conventional antibiotics. With the rise of antibiotic resistance posing a global health threat, there is a pressing need to investigate alternative sources of antimicrobial agents. Caucasian medicinal plants have traditionally been used for their therapeutic properties, and recent research has highlighted their potential as sources of antimicrobial compounds. Representatives of 15 families of Caucasian medicinal plant extracts (24 species) have been explored for their efficacy against these pathogens. The effect of these plants on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and fungi is discussed in this paper. By harnessing the bioactive metabolites present in these plants, this study aims to contribute to the development of new antimicrobial treatments that can effectively combat bacterial infections while minimizing the risk of resistance emergence. Herein we discuss the following classes of bioactive compounds exhibiting antimicrobial activity: phenolic compounds, flavonoids, tannins, terpenes, saponins, alkaloids, and sulfur-containing compounds of Allium species. The review discusses the pharmacological properties of selected Caucasian medicinal plants, the extraction and characterization of these antimicrobial metabolites, the mechanisms of action of antibacterial and antifungal plant compounds, and their potential applications in clinical settings. Additionally, challenges and future directions in the research of antimicrobial metabolites from Caucasian medicinal plants are addressed.

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The Role of Nutrition and Forest-Bathing in the Physical Rehabilitation of Physically Inactive Patients: From the Molecular Aspects to New Nature-Inspired Techniques

Cited by 9 publications

References 93 publications

New Concept of Forest Medicine

New Concept of Forest Medicine

Movement Asymmetries: from their Molecular Origin to the Analysis of Movement Asymmetries in Sportsmen

Antimicrobial Metabolites of Caucasian Medicinal Plants as Alternatives to Antibiotics

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