Yano Research Institute Surveys Integrative Medicine Market in Japan.Tokyo, Japan, Jan 6, 2006 - (JCN JCN Japan Corporate News JCN Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience JCN Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing JCN Journal of Christian Nursing JCN Job Control Number JCN Journal of Child Neurology JCN joint communications network (US DoD) ) - Yano Research Institute (YRI YRI Yum Restaurants International (Dallas, TX) YRI Yaw Rate Indicator (aviation) YRI You Recall Incorrectly (chat) ) conducted a survey on integrative medicine integrative medicine combines conventional medicine with complementary and alternative therapies. integrative medicine The 'new medicine' A term for the incorporation of alternative therapies into mainstream medical practice. in Japan from September to November in 2005. YRI interviewed companies and medical institutions, which offer integrative medical care including complementary and alternative medicine The term complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is an umbrella term for alternative medicine and complementary medicine. Alternative medicine describes practices used in place of conventional medical treatments. , either by phone or in-person. The survey showed that the market for integrative medicine reached 2,358.6 billion yen ($20.3 bil) in 2004, a 17% rise from 2002. Particularly, the sectors for reflexology Reflexology Definition Reflexology is a therapeutic method of relieving pain by stimulating predefined pressure points on the feet and hands. This controlled pressure alleviates the source of the discomfort. , psychotherapy/counseling, kinesitherapy and health food showed sound growth. The market is expected to exceed 5 trillion yen ($43.1 bil) in 2013. In addition, YRI conducted a questionnaire survey of 991 medical institutions and professionals nationwide and received effective replies from 40.4%. Of the respondents. Of those, 25% answered that they offer integrative medicine at their facilities. Popular diseases and symptoms subject to integrative medicine are cancer, immune deficiency immune deficiency n. See immunodeficiency. , atopic dermatitis and obesity. When asked about the purpose of integrative medicine, most of the respondents answered that it is to improve patients' quality of life rather than to cure diseases. Regarding health and functional food products, most respondents recommend coenzyme Q10, agaricus, ginkgo biloba and phellinus linteus, besides vitamins. The survey results are available in a 222-page report (in Japanese), which sells for 110,250 yen ($950). Copyright [c] 2006 Japan Corporate News Network. All rights reserved. |
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