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Nausea and vomiting induced by emesis gravidarum typically do not result in maternal fatality; nevertheless, they may give rise to malnutrition and dehydration due to challenges in consuming food and beverages. Ginger, recognized as a longstanding spice, offers a range of advantages. In addition to its usage as a culinary seasoning, beverage ingredient, and confectionery, ginger is also employed in traditional medicinal concoctions. This study seeks to juxtapose the outcomes preceding and following the administration of ginger aromatherapy to expectant mothers in their first trimester. The methodology employed in this research is experimental in nature, specifically adopting a quasi-experimental blueprint involving a pre-test and post-test configuration without a control cohort. The study cohort encompasses 30 initial trimester expectant mothers grappling with emesis gravidarum, who attended prenatal care at PMB A Klapanunggal. Derived from the outcomes of the 2022 inquiry into the Impact of Ginger Aromatherapy on Emesis Gravidarum Incidence in Pregnant Women at PMB A Klapanunggal Bogor, it can be deduced that a notable distinction exists in the frequency of emesis gravidarum prior to and subsequent to the application of ginger aromatherapy to first-trimester expectant mothers (Two-tailed Sig = 0.000 < 0.005). Furthermore, the expectant mothers comprehended and executed the insights on ginger aromatherapy dispensed by the researcher, proficiently integrating complementary therapy into their domestic routines. Consequently, healthcare establishments are advised to impart awareness regarding the adoption of non-pharmacological treatments, including aromatherapy, which are conveniently accessible and viable for initial trimester expectant mothers.

Anxiety is one of the complaints of patients with Chronic Kidney Failure (CKD) undergoing hemodialysis. CAM (Complementary Alternative Medicine) therapy as a substitute for drugs using lavender aromatherapy is expected to reduce anxiety levels in CKD patients who are undergoing hemodialysis therapy. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of inhaled aromatherapy on reducing anxiety levels in CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis at Grandmed Lubuk Pakam Hospital. This type of research is quantitative research with a pre-experimental research design with one group pre-test and post-test approaches. The sampling technique in this study was total sampling with a total of 20 respondents. Data analysis was carried out using the sample paired t-test. The results of the study obtained a p-value of 0.00 where the p-value was <0.05, it can be concluded that there was a significant effect after being given inhaled aromatherapy to decrease anxiety values in CKD patients at Grandmed Lubuk Pakam Hospital. The conclusion in this study is that lavender inhalation aromatherapy has a significant effect on reducing anxiety levels in CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis and it is recommended for health workers to further improve anxiety management with non-pharmacological measures.

The discomfort most often complained of by pregnant women is nausea, vomiting and headaches. This will have an impact on the mother and fetus, namely premature birth and the fetus is threatened with low birth weight (LBW), fainting and also low blood pressure. Pregnant women will be better off if they are able to overcome the problem of nausea, vomiting and headaches by using non-pharmacological complementary therapies, one of which is acupressure. Objective: This study aims to determine the effectiveness of acupressure points PC6, GV20, GB20, EX-HN1, EX-HN3, EX-HN5 to treat nausea, vomiting and headaches in first trimester pregnant women at the Murung Pudak Health Center. The research design used was an experiment with a one group pre test-post test design using the Total Sampling technique. The number of samples is 17 respondents. Time for research in January 2023. Statistical tests using the T-test. The results of the study obtained an average decrease in the frequency of nausea and vomiting before and after treatment from 8.18 to 3.65 and a decrease in the headache scale before and after treatment from 3.94 to 0.59 so that a p-value = (0.000) was obtained < ? (0.05) Conclusion: This means that there is effectiveness of acupressure points PC6, GV20, GB20, EX- HN1, EX-HN3, EX-HN5 to treat nausea, vomiting and headaches in first trimester pregnant women at the Murung Pudak Health Center in 2023.

Elderly is an age group that is susceptible to disease due to decreased function in the body due to the aging process. Uric acid is produced by every living thing as a result of the main metabolic process, namely a chemical process in the cell nucleus that functions to support survival. To overcome complaints of pain that appear in patients with gout, there are various pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies. The usual pharmacological therapy is taking painkillers, namely the Nonstereoidal Antiinflammatory Drugs (NSAID) group. Complementary therapy is a natural therapy including herbal therapy in the form of bay leaves. The aim of the study was to describe a decrease in uric acid levels by giving bay leaf boiled water to the elderly at the Cilacap Dewanata Institution. The results of this study were obtained after therapy by giving boiled bay leaf water, the patient was more comfortable, the pain was reduced, the last day's observations of vital signs (TTV) showed Td: 110/80 mmHg, Respiration: 20 x/minute, Pulse: 96 x /minute pain scale 2. In conclusion, the application of giving bay leaf boiled water is proven to be able to overcome the problem of diagnosing acute pain associated with physical injury agents, the implementation of self-invasion care was carried out for 3 days, with extraction the results of reduced pain.

Afterpains are a common physiological complaint experienced by mothers during the postpartum period due to uterine contractions that occur after childbirth. This pain can disrupt comfort, inhibit the involution process, and affect the mother's physical and psychological well-being. Non-pharmacological treatment efforts such as the Effleurage Massage technique are an effective alternative because they can increase relaxation and stimulate the release of endorphins that play a role in reducing pain perception. This study aims to determine the effect of the Effleurage Massage technique on the level of afterpains in postpartum mothers at Midwife Sulastri, Percut Sei Tuan District, Deli Serdang Regency in 2022. The research design used was a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest without a control group. The study sample consisted of 45 postpartum mothers selected using the total sampling technique. Data were collected through observations with a numeric pain scale and analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The results showed that there was a significant decrease in pain levels after Effleurage Massage with a p value = 0.000 (<0.05). These findings demonstrate that the Effleurage Massage technique is effective in reducing the intensity of postpartum afterpains. Consequently, this massage can be used as a complementary therapy in postpartum midwifery care to increase comfort and accelerate the mother's recovery process.

Hypertension is one of the issues challenging the medical community today. In Indonesia, the prevalence of hypertension is 34.1%, or 63,309,630 million individuals. Since hypertension is frequently referred to as the "silent killer," it needs to be treated right once in order to prevent problems like heart failure, stroke, and kidney failure as well as other disorders caused by hypertension. One of the treatments for hypertension is complementary therapy such as yoga therapy. Objective: This research aims to determine the changes in blood pressure as a result of the implementation of yoga exercises in hypertensive patients in Jebres Village, Surakarta City. Methods: This research used a descriptive case study  method by observing 2 female respondents aged 45-55 years who were given the implementation of yoga exercises for 4 meetings in 2 weeks with a time of ± 15-20 minutes. Results: Blood pressure dropped following the application of yoga exercises, and grade 1 patients were included. Conclusion: The application of yoga exercises can reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension.

Leukemia is a progressive malignant disease of the blood-forming tissues. Leukemia is caused by abnormal growth of white blood cells (leukocytes) in the bone marrow. These cells then spread in the blood circulation. This disease is still a public health problem in the country and in the world, which affects children to adults, leukemia is a cancer with the highest death cases in the world. One of the complementary therapies that can be used to improve the psychological response of cancer patients is music therapy. Music therapy can increase relaxation and reduce anxiety in leukemia patients during the chemotherapy process. Objective : Knowing the results of the application of music therapy to hemodynamics in children with leukemia in the room Flamboyan 9 RSUD Dr. Moewardi surakarta. Method : Methods of data collection in this application is to use the method of interviews, and observation. Findings : After performing music therapy for 1 day, the results were the same for both respondents, that is, children can lower blood pressure and pulse frequency within normal limits. Implication : Music therapy can affect the decrease in hemodynamics in children with leukemia because there are significant changes in hemodynamics from height to decrease.  

Hypertension is the main cause of death from cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks, strokes and heart failure. The prevalence of hypertension is increasing rapidly in many countries, placing a large health burden on the health care system and increasing the risk of cardiovascular disorders in this population. The process of implementing community service to the community is carried out in several stages. Activities include checking blood pressure, health education and health consultations. Participants who took part in community service activities were mostly women (76%) with an age range between 45-60 years (68%), the highest education level was junior high school (42%), and people with hypertension level 1 (74%). Community knowledge about hypertension complementary therapy has increased significantly after being given counseling. Hypertension sufferers are advised to consume ginger and mint decoction and check themselves regularly at the nearest health facility.

Insomnia is one of the most common diseases in modern society, with its characteristics being difficulty sleeping at night or failure to maintain effective sleep after sleep. Conventional treatments for existing insomnia have undesirable effects when used for a long time. Treatment with acupuncture and herbs can be used as an alternative and complementary therapy in the treatment of insomnia. Research purposes to determine the effect of a combination of acupuncture and herbal therapy Bai Zi Yang Xin Tang  on client insomnia with heart and kidney disharmony syndrome at Yayasan Dharma Warga Surabaya. Research methods is one group pre-test and post-test design. Respondents in the study amounted to 14 people received acupuncture therapy at point (Feng Chi, An Mian, Bai Hui, Si Shen Cong, Shen Men, Nei Guan, Zu San Li, San Yin Jiao, Tai Xi, Tai Chong) and consumed Bai Zi Yang Xin Tang. The average length of sleep for respondents before therapy was 3.75 ± 0.47 hours and after therapy 6.0 ± 0.65 hours (p < 0.05). The combination of acupuncture and  Bai Zi Yang Xin Tang for insomnia with heart and kidney disharmony syndrome can increase the patient's sleep duration after therapy.