Table 2 Description and trials numbers of different CAM therapies
Therapy | Administration | Dosage | Frequency | Detail | Formula | Trials numbers | %(/22) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Probiotics | oral | depend on formula | 2–3/d | Oral probiotics preparation | The probiotic formulation was a mixture of Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 and Bifidobacterium lactis UABLA-12 with fructo-oligosaccharide in a rice maltodextrin powder. | 18 | 72% |
Diet | oral | None | 3 m | To avoid to severe and moderate intolerant food, and take mild intolerant food per 6 days | None | 2 | 8% |
Biofilm | external application | appropriate amount | 2–3/d | The main ingredient is chitosan with low polymer (OPC). External application help form a protective film on the skin. | Velvetfeeling | 3 | 12% |
Borage oil | undershirts coated withoil | 498 mg of GLA per 100 g of cotton) | 2 w | Borage oil was chemically bonded to the cotton fibers of the undershirts that made of pure organic cotton. The borage oil was gradually released from the cotton fibers and absorbed into the skin. The undershirts were designed such that the sutures did not touch and stimulate the skin directly. | Borage oil | 1 | 4% |
Swimming | Passively by nurse; Autonomous swimming | None | 1/d | Trained nurse helps baby to stretch the limb as passively swimming or baby swim autonomously. | None | 1 | 4% |