Advances in Integrative and Complementary Medicine
Advances in Integrative and Complementary Medicine (AICM) is an international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes innovative research and critical reviews spanning traditional, complementary, and modern integrative medical systems. The journal emphasizes the scientific evaluation of alternative therapeutic practices, evidence-based complementary approaches, and the integration of holistic methods with conventional medicine.
AACIM is committed to promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and the integration of diverse healthcare systems to enhance patient outcomes, preventive strategies, and global health resilience. By upholding methodological rigor, ethical transparency, and scientific integrity, the journal supports the responsible advancement and clinical application of alternative and complementary therapies within modern medical frameworks.
Honorable Editors
Prof. Zhiling Yu
Professor, Chinese Medicine - Teaching and Research Division Hong Kong Baptist University: Kowloon, Hong Kong, China. Research Interests: 1. Pharmacology of Chinese medicines, focusing on the mechanisms of action of anticancer, anti-inflammation and melanogenesis-modulation herbs;
2) Unique processing of Chinese medicinal herbs, focusing on the mechanisms underlying processing of Chinese medicines, standardization of adjuvant materials for the processing of Chinese medicinal herbs, and quality control of decoction pieces.
Prof. Amgad (M.) Rabie
Head of Drug Discovery & Clinical Research Department, Dikernis General Hospital (DGH), Magliss El-Madina Street, Dikernis City 35744, Dikernis, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt. Senior Drug Discovery Pharmacist, Medicinal Chemist & Drug Discovery Scientist. Research Interests: Synthesis, discovery, and development of new drugs and medicines for the most resistant and untreated human diseases
Prof. Mei Xing
Chinese Medicine Doctor, Educator and President of Association Of TCM UK, Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario, UK. Research Interests: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Evidence-Based Acupuncture, Women's Health, Infertility and Reproductive Medicine, Endocrinology, Preventive Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Complementary and Integrative Healthcare, Cross-cultural Medical Education (UK–China), Healthcare Professional Training, Integrative Healthcare Models
Dr. Margaret Wai Yan WONG
Senior Lecturer and Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner, School of Nursing of Tung Wah College; Professors of Chinese Medicine as an Honorary Secretariat and a Chairman in Biomedical and Nursing in Academia of Ancient and Contemporary Chinese Medicine Limited. Hong Kong. Research Interests: Chinese Medicine and Integrative Medicine; Integrative Chinese Emergency Medicine & Emergency Medicine; Public Health & Primary Health Care; Mental Health; Health Education and Health Promotion; International Development and World Health Development.
Prof. Danny GOHEL
Associate Dean and Professor, School of Medical and Health Sciences, Ma Kam Chan Memorial Building, 31 Wylie Road, Homantin, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Research Interests: Infection Control; Environmental Health; Bladder cancer – pathobiology; Glycosaminoglycans; Nano-magnetic particles; Rare cell isolation; Renal stone disease; Traditional Chinese medicine – Therapeutic evidences.
Editorial Board Members
Dr. Iuliana VINTILĂ
Associate Professor, PhD., Chair Nutrition WG Global Harmonization Initiative, University “Dunarea de Jos” Galati, Romania. Research Interests : Personalized Nutrition; Clinical Nutrition; Public Health Nutrition; Precision Nutrition; Digital Health; Nutrition Informatics; Digital Meal Planning; Nutritional Optimization; Food Composition Databases; Health Software Development; Operations Research in Nutrition.
Dr. Anthony Wai-Leung KWOK
PhD, FCHSM, FAIHS, FHKCHSE, RPT (HK & Australia); Associate Professor cum Deputy Programme Leader of the BSc(Hon) Physiotherapy Programme, Tung Wah College, Hong Kong; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Hong Kong. Research Interests : Physiotherapy, Osteoporosis, Public Health, Integrative Medicine, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Geriatric Orthopaedics, Vertebral Fracture, Work Disability Management and Prevention.
Hong Kong Baptist University: Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
Research Interests: 1. Pharmacology of Chinese medicines, focusing on the mechanisms of action of anticancer, anti-inflammation and melanogenesis-modulation herbs; 2) Unique processing of Chinese medicinal herbs, focusing on the mechanisms underlying processing of Chinese medicines, standardization of adjuvant materials for the processing of Chinese medicinal herbs, and quality control of decoction pieces.
Senior Drug Discovery Pharmacist, Medicinal Chemist & Drug Discovery Scientist.
Research Interests: Synthesis, discovery, and development of new drugs and medicines for the most resistant and untreated human diseases
Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario, UK.
Research Interests: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Evidence-Based Acupuncture, Women's Health, Infertility and Reproductive Medicine, Endocrinology, Preventive Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Complementary and Integrative Healthcare, Cross-cultural Medical Education (UK–China), Healthcare Professional Training, Integrative Healthcare Models
Professors of Chinese Medicine as an Honorary Secretariat and a Chairman in Biomedical and Nursing in Academia of Ancient and Contemporary Chinese Medicine Limited. Hong Kong.
Research Interests: Chinese Medicine and Integrative Medicine; Integrative Chinese Emergency Medicine & Emergency Medicine; Public Health & Primary Health Care; Mental Health; Health Education and Health Promotion; International Development and World Health Development.
School of Medical and Health Sciences, Ma Kam Chan Memorial Building, 31 Wylie Road, Homantin, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Research Interests: Infection Control; Environmental Health; Bladder cancer – pathobiology; Glycosaminoglycans; Nano-magnetic particles; Rare cell isolation; Renal stone disease; Traditional Chinese medicine – Therapeutic evidences.
Editorial Board Members
Chair Nutrition WG Global Harmonization Initiative,
University “Dunarea de Jos” Galati, Romania.
Research Interests : Personalized Nutrition; Clinical Nutrition; Public Health Nutrition; Precision Nutrition; Digital Health; Nutrition Informatics; Digital Meal Planning; Nutritional Optimization; Food Composition Databases; Health Software Development; Operations Research in Nutrition.
Associate Professor cum Deputy Programme Leader of the BSc(Hon) Physiotherapy Programme, Tung Wah College, Hong Kong;
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Hong Kong.
Research Interests : Physiotherapy, Osteoporosis, Public Health, Integrative Medicine, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Geriatric Orthopaedics, Vertebral Fracture, Work Disability Management and Prevention.