BOOK REVIEW crystallisation assays and to ascertain the potential role of B . vulgaris in CaOx crystallisation . The crystallisation studies performed indicate that B . vulgaris exerts a strong inhibition of CaOx crystallisation both at the level of nucleation and aggregation , at all potencies .
2 . do Nascimento HFS , et al . In-vitro assessment of anticytotoxic and antigenotoxic effects of CANOVA (®). Homeopathy , 2016 ; 105 ( 3 ): 265-9 . Canova ( CA ) is a complex containing several homeopathic medicines and is indicated in clinical conditions in which the immune system is impaired and works against tumours . N-methyl-N-nitrosourea ( NMU ) is an N-nitroso compound , with genotoxic / mutagenic properties . This study evaluated the in-vitro antigenotoxic and anticytotoxic effects of CA in human lymphocytes exposed to NMU . Samples of human lymphocytes that were subjected to different concentrations of a mixture containing CA and NMU were used . The genotoxicity / antigenotoxicity of CA was evaluated via the comet assay , anticytotoxicity was assessed by quantification of apoptosis and necrosis using acridine orange / ethidium bromide . The use of CA was associated with a significant reduction in DNA damage induced by NMU and frequency of NMU-induced apoptosis after 24 h of treatment .
3 . Wani K , et al . Evaluating the anticancer activity and nanoparticulate nature of homeopathic preparations of Terminalia chebula . Homeopathy . 105 ; 4:318-26 . The objective of this study was to investigate the anti-cancer activity of homeopathic preparations of Terminalia chebula ( TC ) and evaluate their nanoparticulate nature . Mother tincture ( MT ) and other homeopathic preparations ( 3X , 6C and 30C ) of TC were tested for their effect on the viability of breast cancer ( MDAMB231 and MCF7 ) and non-cancerous ( HEK 293 ) cell lines by 3- ( 4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl ) -2,5- diphenyltetrazolium bromide ( MTT ) assay . Cell growth assay was performed to analyse the effect of the different potencies on the growth kinetics of breast cancer cells . MT and 6C were evaluated for the presence of nanoparticles by using scanning electron microscopy ( SEM ) and transmission electron microscopy ( TEM ). MT decreased the viability of breast cancer ( MDAMB231 and MCF7 ) and non-cancerous ( HEK 293 ) cells . However , the other potencies ( 3X , 6C and 30C ) decreased the viability of only breast cancer cells without affecting the viability of the non-cancerous cells . All of the potencies reduced the growth kinetics of breast cancer cells , more specifically at 1:10 dilution at 24 , 48 and 72 h . Under SEM , MT appeared as a mesh-like structure whereas under TEM , it showed presence of nano-clusters . The 6C potency contained 20 nm sized nanoparticles .
The Business of Healing . 4th edition
Robert Medhurst . Published by the author . 2024 . For correspondence and purchase , medhurstr @ yahoo . com .
Reviewed by Stephen Clarke .
This is the fourth edition of Robert Medhurst ’ s definitive work on building and managing nonmedical health care businesses ( the third edition was reviewed by Christine Pope in a previous edition of JATMS .) Since the first edition appeared in 2002 it has come to be the authoritative text for a generation of natural medicine practitioners in the critical field of successful practice management . This new edition presents a great deal of new information as it moves on from the third ( which was published 8 years ago ). Updated and enlarged guidance on marketing , search engine optimisation and social media are included . Updates have also been made to applicable legislation , laws , regulations and requirements , and health records management . There ’ s also new information on clinic booking systems and dispensary control . New sections include Single Touch Payroll , onboarding new staff , telehealth , client records data breaches , and adverse reaction management . Extensive additions have been made to the best way to manage the closure of a clinic in the event that a practitioner is retiring from or selling a practice . There ' s also a step-by-step guide to starting your business .
Regardless of the extent and quality of their training , their commitment to healing , or their personal qualities , newcomers to the field will fail to flourish if they lack the attributes and skills needed to physically establish a practice and maintain its procedural nuts and bolts . Robert Medhurst ’ s book comprehensively provides all the information present and emerging practitioners will need to acquire these attributes and skills . Even before this new edition it has long been the prescribed text on its subject in most Australian natural medicine training institutions . It is written in clear and well structured language , as befits its authoritative content , and there is an exhaustive 13 page index – a boon in light of the amount of detailed knowledge offered to its readers .
The author has a recommended retail price on this book , including GST , of $ 66.00 plus postage . However , for ATMS members it ' s being offered at $ 44 including GST plus postage . This offer will last until the publication date of the next edition of this Journal . To take this offer up , please contact the author directly by emailing medhurstr @ yahoo . com with your membership number .
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