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2025

Ngoumou Gonza B., Koppold Daniela A., Wenzel Laetitia, Schirmaier Anne, Breinlinger Carolin, P?rtner Lisa M., Jordan Stefan, Schiele Julia K., Hanslian Etienne, Koppold Annika, Stock-Schr?er Beate, Varvarezou Dimitra M., Jeitler Michael, Ortiz Miriam, Michalsen Andreas, Stritter Wiebke, Seifert Georg, Kessler Christian S.. An interactive course program on nutrition for medical students: interdisciplinary development and mixed-methods evaluation. BMC Medical Education 2025;25(1):115. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-06596-4 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Hanslian Etienne, Schiele Julia Katharina, Jeitler Michael, Michalsen Andreas, Wischnewsky Manfred, Storz Maximilian Andreas, Brinkhaus Benno, Ortiz Miriam, Sigl Mike R., Hoffmann Rasmus, Lehmann Judith, Koppold Daniela A., Ke?ler Christian S.. Attitudes toward healthy nutrition in germany — results from an online-representative cross-sectional survey. Frontiers in Nutrition 2025;11:1480980. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1480980 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Kessler Christian S., Perera Pathirage Kamal, Puthiyedath Rammanohar, Dhruva Anand. Editorial: The increasing relevance of traditional medicine systems for the primary health care sector and general practice: global research perspectives. Frontiers in Medicine 2025;11:1533361. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1533361 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Hanslian Etienne, Dell'Oro Melanie, Schiele Julia K., Kandil Farid I., Hasanbasic Dzenita, Henn Cirus, Graessel Elmar, Scheuermann Julia-Sophia, Scheerbaum Petra, Michalsen Andreas, Jeitler Michael, Kessler Christian S.. Effects of nutritional counseling on dietary patterns in patients with mild cognitive impairment: insights from the BrainFit-Nutrition study. Frontiers in Nutrition 2025;12:1536939. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1536939 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

May Katharina T., Behling Jocelyn, Sochiera-Plegniere Katharina, Batschari Katharina, Kessler Christian S., Michalsen Andreas, Kandil Farid I., Blakeslee Sarah B., Jeitler Michael, Stritter Wiebke, Koppold Daniela A.. Fasting for male fertility — a mixed methods study. Frontiers in Nutrition 2025;11:1529466. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1529466 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Trübner Miriam, Patzina Alexander, Lehmann Judith, Brinkhaus Benno, Kessler Christian S., Hoffmann Rasmus. Health information-seeking behavior among users of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM). BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies 2025;25(1):111. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-025-04843-9 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

B?sl Sophia, Scheerbaum Petra, Graessel Elmar, Kessler Christian, Scheuermann Julia-Sophia. My patient might be depressed – can I still screen for MCI? Exploring cognitive performance on the MoCA in older people screened for depressive symptoms with the PHQ-9. BMC Geriatrics 2025;25(1):374. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06004-6 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Berschick Julia, Czakert Judith, Koch Anna Katharina, Schr?ter Marleen, Steinmetz Melanie, Bogdanski Martin, Schiele Julia Katharina, Kessler Christian, Seifert Georg, Stritter Wiebke. Resources and facilitators of workplace well-being among healthcare professionals in a hospital setting — results of a qualitative interview study. Frontiers in Public Health 2025;13:1586976. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1586976 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Lehmann Judith, Trübner Miriam, Patzina Alexander, Jeitler Michael, Hoffmann Rasmus, Kessler Christian S.. The willingness to transition to a more plant-based diet among omnivores: determinants and socioeconomic differences. Appetite 2025;206:107765. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2024.107765 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

2024

Figura Hannah Maja, Joyonto Saha Felix, Seibt Sonja, Haller Heidemarie, Bringmann Holger C., Kessler Christian S., Kugler Joachim, Cramer Holger, Michalsen Andreas, Kandil Farid I., Jeitler Michael. Effects of an online meditation course on quality of life and positive emotions: a prospective observational study (EXPANSION study). Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine 2024;30(6):518-531. https://doi.org/10.1089/jicm.2023.0099 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Koppold Daniela A., Kandil Farid I., Müller Anna, Güttler Oliver, Steckhan Nico, Meiss Sara, Breinlinger Carolin, Nelle Esther, Rajput Khokhar Anika, Jeitler Michael, Hanslian Etienne, Fischer Jan Moritz, Michalsen Andreas, Kessler Christian S.. Effects of prolonged medical fasting during an inpatient, multimodal, nature-based treatment on pain, physical function, and psychometric parameters in patients with fibromyalgia: an observational study. Nutrients 2024;16(7):1059. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16071059 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Koch Anna K., Patel Manish, Gupta Shivenarain, Wullenkord Ricarda, Jeitler Michael, Kessler Christian S.. Efficacy and safety of the Ayurvedic herbal preparation Maharishi Amrit Kalash: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Frontiers in Medicine 2024;11:1325037. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1325037 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Schr?ter Marleen, Berschick Julia, Koch Anna K., Schiele Julia K., Bogdanski Martin, Steinmetz Melanie, Stritter Wiebke, Kessler Christian S., Seifert Georg. Feasibility of a custom-tailored, evidence-based, theory-informed, intervention to prevent burnout and reduce stress for healthcare professionals: protocol for a single-arm trial. Pilot and Feasibility Studies 2024;10(1):134. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-024-01553-w PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Koppold Daniela A., Breinlinger Carolin, Hanslian Etienne, Kessler Christian, Cramer Holger, Khokhar Anika Rajput, Peterson Courtney M., Tinsley Grant, Vernieri Claudio, Bloomer Richard J., Boschmann Michael, Bragazzi Nicola L., Brandhorst Sebastian, Gabel Kelsey, Goldhamer Alan C., Grajower Martin M., Harvie Michelle, Heilbronn Leonie, Horne Benjamin D., Karras Spyridon N., Langhorst Jost, Lischka Eva, Madeo Frank, Mitchell Sarah J., Papagiannopoulos-Vatopaidinos Ioannis-Eleemon, Papagiannopoulou Maria, Pijl Hanno, Ravussin Eric, Ritzmann-Widderich Martha, Varady Krista, Adamidou Lilian, Chihaoui Melika, de Cabo Rafael, Hassanein Mohamed, Lessan Nader, Longo Valter, Manoogian Emily N. C., Mattson Mark P., Muhlestein J. Brent, Panda Satchidananda, Papadopoulou Sousana K., Rodopaios Nikolaos E., Stange Rainer, Michalsen Andreas. International consensus on fasting terminology. Cell Metabolism 2024;36(8):1779-1794.e4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2024.06.013 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

de Bell Si?n, Alejandre Julius C., Menzel Claudia, Sousa-Silva Rita, Straka Tanja M., Berzborn Susanne, Bürck-Gemassmer Max, Dallimer Martin, Dayson Chris, Fisher Jessica C., Haywood Annette, Herrmann Alina, Immich Gisela, Ke?ler Christian S., K?hler Kristin, Lynch Mary, Marx Viola, Michalsen Andreas, Mudu Pierpaolo, Napierala Hendrik, Nawrath Maximilian, Pfleger Sharon, Quitmann Claudia, Reeves Jonathan P., Rozario Kevin, Straff Wolfgang, Walter Katie, Wendelboe-Nelson Charlotte, Marselle Melissa R., Oh Rachel R. Y., Bonn Aletta. Nature-based social prescribing programmes: opportunities, challenges, and facilitators for implementation. Environment International 2024;190:108801. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2024.108801 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Czakert Judith, Schirmaier Anne, Blakeslee Sarah B., Stritter Wiebke, Koch Anna K., Kessler Christian, Seifert Georg. Scoping review meets expert interviews: key issues of multimodal programs for workplace health promotion in longterm care facilities – "we can't just run a standard program". Health Promotion Perspectives 2024;14(3):221-237. https://doi.org/10.34172/hpp.42899 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Jeitler Michael, Ortiz Miriam, Brinkhaus Benno, Sigl Mike, Hoffmann Rasmus, Trübner Miriam, Michalsen Andreas, Wischnewsky Manfred, Kessler Christian S.. Use and acceptance of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine in Germany — an online representative cross-sectional study. Frontiers in Medicine 2024;11:1372924. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1372924 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Schiele Julia K., Koch Anna K., Adam Daniela, Berschick Julia, Schr?ter Marleen, Reschke Sylvia, Stritter Wiebke, Blakeslee Sarah W., Sehouli Jalid, Seifert Georg, Kessler Christian S.. Vom Burnout zur Balance – Programme in deutschen Krankenh?usern. ASU Arbeitsmedizin Sozialmedizin Umweltmedizin 2024;2024(1):38-45. https://doi.org/10.17147/asu-1-328869 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Schiele Julia K., Jeitler Michael, Michalsen Andreas, Stapelfeldt Elmar, Ortiz Miriam, Sigl Mike, Brinkhaus Benno, Wischnewsky Manfred, Kessler Christian S.. Wellness or medicine? Use and perception of Ayurveda in Germany: data from an online-representative cross-sectional study. Frontiers in Medicine 2024;11:1408609. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1408609 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

2023

May Katharina, Jeitler Michael, Murthy Vijayendra, Stapelfeldt Elmar, Kessler Christian S.. A case report of acute hepatitis involving the medicinal herb 'Tinospora cordifolia' along with other variables. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine 2023;29(5):327-333. https://doi.org/10.1089/jicm.2022.0755 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Scheerbaum Petra, Graessel Elmar, Boesl Sophia, Hanslian Etienne, Kessler Christian S., Scheuermann Julia-Sophia. Are protective activities and limitations in practical skills of daily living associated with the cognitive performance of people with mild cognitive impairment? Baseline results from the BrainFit-Nutrition study. Nutrients 2023;15(16):3519. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15163519 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Nedungadi Prema, Salethoor Sushma Naranappa, Puthiyedath Rammanohar, Nair Vinith Kumar, Kessler Christian, Raman Raghu. Ayurveda research: emerging trends and mapping to sustainable development goals. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine 2023;14:100809. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaim.2023.100809 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

P?rtner Lisa M., Koppold Daniela A., Kessler Christian S., Michalsen Andreas, Jeitler Michael. Das Potenzial der Ern?hrung für Schmerztherapie und planetare Gesundheit. Der Schmerz 2023;37(5):344-349. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00482-023-00722-9 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Kuballa Lisa, Kessler Christian S., Kandil Farid I., von Scheidt Christel, Meink?hn Meline, Koch Barbara, Wischnewsky Manfred, Michalsen Andreas, Jeitler Michael. Effects of an integrative day care clinic program with a focus on nature therapy in a hospital park setting on quality of life in oncological patients — a non-randomized controlled study. Cancers 2023;15(18):4595. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers15184595 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Koppold Daniela A., Kandil Farid I., Güttler Oliver, Müller Anna, Steckhan Nico, Mei? Sara, Breinlinger Carolin, Nelle Esther, Hartmann Anika M., Jeitler Michael, Hanslian Etienne, Fischer Jan M., Michalsen Andreas, Kessler Christian S.. Effects of prolonged fasting during inpatient multimodal treatment on pain and functional parameters in knee and hip osteoarthritis: a prospective exploratory observational study. Nutrients 2023;15(12):2695. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15122695 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Adam Daniela, Berschick Julia, Schiele Julia K., Bogdanski Martin, Schr?ter Marleen, Steinmetz Melanie, Koch Anna K., Sehouli Jalid, Reschke Sylvia, Stritter Wiebke, Kessler Christian S., Seifert Georg. Interventions to reduce stress and prevent burnout in healthcare professionals supported by digital applications: a scoping review. Frontiers in Public Health 2023;11:1231266. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1231266 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

H?upl Thomas, S?rensen Till, Smiljanovic Biljana, Darcy Marine, Scheder-Bieschin Justus, Steckhan Nico, Hartmann Anika M., Koppold Daniela A., Stuhlmüller Bruno, Skriner Karl, Walewska Barbara M., Hoppe Berthold, Bonin Marc, Burmester Gerd R., Schendel Pascal, Feist Eugen, Liere Karsten, Meixner Martin, Kessler Christian, Grützkau Andreas, Michalsen Andreas. Intestinal microbiota reduction followed by fasting ciscloses microbial triggering of inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis. Journal of Clinical Medicine 2023;12(13):4359. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12134359 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Fischer Jan M., Jeitler Michael, Blakeslee Sarah B., Kessler Christian. Medical cannabinoids as treatment for hypophosphatasia-related symptoms. Complementary Medicine Research 2023;30(1):84-88. https://doi.org/10.1159/000528069 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Fischer Jan M., Kandil Farid-Ihab, Karst Matthias, Zager Laura S., Jeitler Michael, Kugler Felix, Fitzner Franziska, Michalsen Andreas, Kessler Christian S.. Patient experiences with prescription cannabinoids in Germany: protocol for a mixed methods, exploratory, and anonymous web-based survey. JMIR Research Protocols 2023;12:e38814. https://doi.org/10.2196/38814 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Fischer Jan M., Kandil Farid I., Katsarova Ekaterina, Zager Laura S., Jeitler Michael, Kugler Felix, Fitzner Franziska, Murthy Vijayendra, Hanslian Etienne, Wendelmuth Christoph, Michalsen Andreas, Karst Matthias, Kessler Christian S.. Patients' perspectives on prescription cannabinoid therapies: a cross-sectional, exploratory, anonymous, one-time web-based survey among German patients. Frontiers in Medicine 2023;10:1196160. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2023.1196160 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Hartmann Anika M., D'Urso Marina, Dell'Oro Melanie, Koppold Daniela A., Steckhan Nico, Michalsen Andreas, Kandil Farid I., Kessler Christian S.. Post hoc analysis of a randomized controlled trial on fasting and plant-based diet in rheumatoid arthritis (NutriFast): nutritional supply and impact on dietary behavior. Nutrients 2023;15(4):851. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15040851 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Jeitler Michael, Erehman Avital, Koppold Daniela A., Ortiz Miriam, Jerzynski Lea, St?ckigt Barbara, Rotter Gabriele, Blakeslee Sarah, Brinkhaus Benno, Michalsen Andreas, Seifert Georg, Cramer Holger, Kandil Farid I., Kessler Christian S.. Self-care and lifestyle interventions of complementary and integrative medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic — a cross-sectional study. Frontiers in Medicine 2023;9:1033181. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2022.1033181 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

2022

Jeitler Michael, Lauche Romy, Hohmann Christoph, Choi Kyung-Eun (Anna), Schneider Nadia, Steckhan Nico, Rathjens Florian, Anheyer Dennis, Paul Anna, von Scheidt Christel, Ostermann Thomas, Schneider Elisabeth, Koppold-Liebscher Daniela, Kessler Christian S., Dobos Gustav, Michalsen Andreas, Cramer Holger. A randomized controlled trial of fasting and lifestyle modification in patients with metabolic syndrome: effects on patient-reported outcomes. Nutrients 2022;14(17):3559. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14173559 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Kessler Christian, Hübner Maria. Ayurveda. In: Matthes H., Schad F., Hofheinz R. D., editors. Integrative Onkologie: ein Beratungsmanual für ?rzte und Apotheker. Stuttgart: Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft; 2022. p. 76-88. BibTeX | RIS | URL

Kessler Christian S., Jeitler Michael, Dhiman Kartar S., Kumar Abhimanyu, Ostermann Thomas, Gupta Shivenarain, Morandi Antonio, Mittwede Martin, Stapelfeldt Elmar, Spoo Michaela, Icke Katja, Michalsen Andreas, Witt Claudia M., Wischnewsky Manfred B.. Ayurveda in knee osteoarthritis — secondary analyses of a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Medicine 2022;11(11):3047. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11113047 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Scheerbaum Petra, Book Stephanie, Jank Michael, Hanslian Etienne, Dell'Oro Melanie, Schneider Julia, Scheuermann Julia-Sophia, B?sl Sophia, Jeitler Michael, Kessler Christian, Graessel Elmar. Computerised cognitive training tools and online nutritional group counselling for people with mild cognitive impairment: study protocol of a completely digital, randomised, controlled trial. BMJ Open 2022;12(7):e060473. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060473 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Dressler Justina, Storz Maximilian Andreas, Müller Carolin, Kandil Farid I., Kessler Christian S., Michalsen Andreas, Jeitler Michael. Does a plant-based diet stand out for its favorable composition for heart health? Dietary intake data from a randomized controlled trial. Nutrients 2022;14(21):4597. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14214597 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Jeitler Michael, Michalsen Andreas, Schwiertz Andreas, Kessler Christian S., Koppold-Liebscher Daniela, Grasme Julia, Kandil Farid I., Steckhan Nico. Effects of a supplement containing a cranberry extract on recurrent urinary tract infections and intestinal microbiota: a prospective, uncontrolled exploratory study. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine 2022;28(5):399-406. https://doi.org/10.1089/jicm.2021.0300 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Cramer Holger, Hohmann Christoph, Lauche Romy, Choi Kyung-Eun (Anna), Schneider Nadia, Steckhan Nico, Rathjens Florian, Anheyer Dennis, Paul Anna, von Scheidt Christel, Ostermann Thomas, Schneider Elisabeth, Koppold-Liebscher Daniela A., Kessler Christian S., Dobos Gustav, Michalsen Andreas, Jeitler Michael. Effects of fasting and lifestyle modification in patients with metabolic syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Medicine 2022;11(16):4751. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11164751 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Jerzynski Lea, Rotter Gabriele, Binting Sylvia, Teut Michael, Tissen-Diabaté Tatjana, Jeitler Michael, Seifert Georg, Kessler Christian, Michalsen Andreas, Cramer Holger, St?ckigt Barbara, Brinkhaus Benno, Ortiz Miriam. Health-related self-care strategies and coping resources during the COVID-19 pandemic: an online-based cross-sectional study. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine 2022;28(10):799-810. https://doi.org/10.1089/jicm.2022.0475 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Jeitler Michael, Storz Maximilian Andreas, Steckhan Nico, Matthiae Dorothea, Dressler Justina, Hanslian Etienne, Koppold Daniela A., Kandil Farid I., Michalsen Andreas, Kessler Christian S.. Knowledge, attitudes and application of critical nutrient supplementation in vegan diets among healthcare professionals — survey results from a medical congress on plant-based nutrition. Foods 2022;11(24):4033. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11244033 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Bringmann Holger C., Michalsen Andreas, Jeitler Michael, Kessler Christian S., Brinkhaus Benno, Brunnhuber Stefan, Sedlmeier Peter. Meditation‐based lifestyle modification in mild to moderate depression: a randomized controlled trial. Depression and Anxiety 2022;39(5):363-375. https://doi.org/10.1002/da.23249 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Ring Raphaela M., Eisenmann Clemens, Kandil Farid I., Steckhan Nico, Demmrich Sarah, Klatte Caroline, Kessler Christian S., Jeitler Michael, Boschmann Michael, Michalsen Andreas, Blakeslee Sarah B., St?ckigt Barbara, Stritter Wiebke, Koppold-Liebscher Daniela A.. Mental and behavioural responses to Bahá'í fasting: looking behind the scenes of a religiously motivated intermittent fast using a mixed methods approach. Nutrients 2022;14(5):1038. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14051038 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Jeitler Michael, Kessler Christian S.. Psychische St?rungen. In: Ziegler Andreas S., editor. Stuttgart: MWV Medizinisch Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft; 2022. p. 159-175. BibTeX | RIS

Fischer Jan Moritz, Kandil Farid-Ihab, Kessler Christian S., Nayeri Lucas, Zager Laura Sophie, Rocabado Hennh?fer Theresa, Steckhan Nico, Koppold-Liebscher Daniela A., Bringmann Holger C., Sch?fer Thomas, Michalsen Andreas, Jeitler Michael. Stress reduction by yoga versus mindfulness training in adults suffering from distress: a three-armed randomized controlled trial including qualitative interviews (RELAX Study). Journal of Clinical Medicine 2022;11(19):5680. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11195680 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Jeitler Michael, Roth Sandra, Steckhan Nico, Meier Larissa, Koppold-Liebscher Daniela A., Kandil Farid I., Ostermann Thomas, Stange Rainer, Kessler Christian S., Brinkhaus Benno, Michalsen Andreas. Therapeutic phlebotomy in patients with grade 1 hypertension: a randomized-controlled trial. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine 2022;28(6):530-539. https://doi.org/10.1089/jicm.2021.0396 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Hartmann Anika M., Dell'Oro Melanie, Spoo Michaela, Fischer Jan Moritz, Steckhan Nico, Jeitler Michael, H?upl Thomas, Kandil Farid I., Michalsen Andreas, Koppold-Liebscher Daniela A., Kessler Christian S.. To eat or not to eat — an exploratory randomized controlled trial on fasting and plant-based diet in rheumatoid arthritis (NutriFast-Study). Frontiers in Nutrition 2022;9:1030380. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2022.1030380 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

2021

Jeitler Michael, Wottke Till, Schumann Dania, Puerto Valencia Laura M., Michalsen Andreas, Steckhan Nico, Mittwede Martin, Stapelfeldt Elmar, Koppold-Liebscher Daniela, Cramer Holger, Wischnewsky Manfred, Murthy Vijayendra, Kessler Christian S.. Ayurvedic vs. conventional nutritional therapy including low-FODMAP diet for patients with irritable bowel syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. Frontiers in Medicine 2021;8:622029. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2021.622029 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Holler Sophie, Cramer Holger, Liebscher Daniela, Jeitler Michael, Schumann Dania, Murthy Vijayendra, Michalsen Andreas, Kessler Christian S.. Differences between omnivores and vegetarians in personality profiles, values, and empathy: a systematic review. Frontiers in Psychology 2021;12:579700. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.579700 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Koppold-Liebscher Daniela A., Klatte Caroline, Demmrich Sarah, Schwarz Julia, Kandil Farid I., Steckhan Nico, Ring Raphaela, Kessler Christian S., Jeitler Michael, Koller Barbara, Ananthasubramaniam Bharath, Eisenmann Clemens, M?hler Anja, Boschmann Michael, Kramer Achim, Michalsen Andreas. Effects of daytime dry fasting on hydration, glucose metabolism and circadian phase: a prospective exploratory cohort study in Bahá'í volunteers. Frontiers in Nutrition 2021;8:662310. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2021.662310 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Ivaki Pune, Schulz Steffen, Jeitler Michael, Kessler Christian S., Michalsen Andreas, Kandil Farid I., Nitzschke Saskia-Marie, Stritter Wiebke, Voss Andreas, Seifert Georg. Effects of yoga and mindfulness practices on the autonomous nervous system in primary school children: a non-randomised controlled study. Complementary Therapies in Medicine 2021;61:102771. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2021.102771 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Hartmann Anika M., Dell'Oro Melanie, Kessler Christian S., Schumann Dania, Steckhan Nico, Jeitler Michael, Fischer Jan Moritz, Spoo Michaela, Kriegel Martin A., Schneider Jochen G., H?upl Thomas, Kandil Farid I., Michalsen Andreas, Koppold-Liebscher Daniela A.. Efficacy of therapeutic fasting and plant-based diet in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (NutriFast): study protocol for a randomised controlled clinical trial. BMJ Open 2021;11:e047758. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-047758 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Gupta Hedwig H., Kessler Christian, Chopra Ananada S.. Gesundheit aus Sicht des ?yurveda. In: van der Eijk Philip, Ganten Detlev, Marek Roman, editors. Was ist Gesundheit? Interdisziplin?re Perspektiven aus Medizin, Geschichte und Kultur. Berlin: De Gruyter; 2021. p. 146-156. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110713336-012 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Jeitler Michael, Kessler Christian S.. Integrative Medizin bei metabolischen Erkrankungen. In: Brinkhaus Benno, Esch Tobias, editors. Integrative Medizin und Gesundheit. Berlin: MWV Medizinisch Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft; 2021. p. 429-442. BibTeX | RIS

Michalsen Andreas, Jeitler Michael, Kessler Christian S., Steckhan Nico, Robens Sibylle, Ostermann Thomas, Kandil Farid I., Stankewitz Josephin, Berger Bettina, Jung Sonny, Kr?z Matthias, Büssing Arndt. Yoga, eurythmy therapy and standard physiotherapy (YES-trial) for patients with chronic non-specific low back pain: a three-armed randomized controlled trial. The Journal of Pain 2021;22(10):1233-1245. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2021.03.154 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

2020

Patel Mansi, Patel Manish, Patel Kalapi, Wischnewsky Manfred, Stapelfeldt Elmar, Kessler Christian S., Gupta Shive Narain. Deceleration of disease progress through ayurvedic treatment in nondialysis stages IV–V patients with chronic renal failure: a quasi-experimental clinical pilot study with one group pre- and postdesign and two premeasurements. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 2020;26(5):384-391. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2019.0419 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Bahr Lina Samira, Bock Markus, Liebscher Daniela, Bellmann-Strobl Judith, Franz Liane, Prü? Alexandra, Schumann Dania, Piper Sophie K., Kessler Christian S., Steckhan Nico, Michalsen Andreas, Paul Friedemann, M?hler Anja. Ketogenic diet and fasting diet as Nutritional Approaches in Multiple Sclerosis (NAMS): protocol of a randomized controlled study. Trials 2020;21(1):3. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-019-3928-9 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Jeitler Michael, H?gl Manuel, Peters Alexander, Schumann Dania, Murthy Vijayendra, Bringmann Holger, Seifert Georg, Michalsen Andreas, St?ckigt Barbara, Kessler Christian S.. Qualitative study of yoga for young adults in school sports. Complementary Therapies in Medicine 2020;55:102584. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102584 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Koppold-Liebscher Daniela, Kessler Christian S., Steckhan Nico, B?hr Vanessa, Kempter Cornelia, Wischnewsky Manfred, Hübner Marisa, Kunz Barbara, Paul Marion, Zorn Stefanie, Sari Sophia, Jeitler Michael, Stange Rainer, Michalsen Andreas. Short-term fasting accompanying chemotherapy as a supportive therapy in gynecological cancer: protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial. Trials 2020;21(1):854. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-020-04700-9 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Jeitler Michael, Michalsen Andreas, Frings Daniela, Hübner Marisa, Fischer Moritz, Koppold-Liebscher Daniela A., Murthy Vijay, Kessler Christian S.. Significance of medicinal mushrooms in integrative oncology: a narrative review. Frontiers in Pharmacology 2020;11:580656. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2020.580656 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Payyappallimana Unnikrishnan, Patwardhan Kishor, Mangalath Prasad, Kessler Christian S., Jayasundar Rama, Kizhakkeveettil Anupama, Morandi Antonio, Puthiyedath Rammanohar. The COVID-19 pandemic and the relevance of Ayurveda's whole systems approach to health and disease management. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 2020;26(12):1089-1092. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2020.0370 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Seifert Georg, Jeitler Michael, Stange Rainer, Michalsen Andreas, Cramer Holger, Brinkhaus Benno, Esch Tobias, Kerckhoff Annette, Paul Anna, Teut Michael, Ghadjar Pirus, Langhorst Jost, H?upl Thomas, Murthy Vijay, Kessler Christian S.. The relevance of complementary and integrative medicine in the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative review of the literature. Frontiers in Medicine 2020;7:587749. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2020.587749 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Jeitler Michael, Kessler Christian S., Zillgen Hannah, H?gl Manuel, St?ckigt Barbara, Peters Alexander, Schumann Dania, Stritter Wiebke, Seifert Georg, Michalsen Andreas, Steckhan Nico. Yoga in school sport – a non-randomized controlled pilot study in Germany. Complementary Therapies in Medicine 2020;48:102243. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2019.102243 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Frank Julia, Seifert Georg, Schroeder Rico, Gruhn Bernd, Stritter Wiebke, Jeitler Michael, Steckhan Nico, Kessler Christian S., Michalsen Andreas, Voss Andreas. Yoga in school sports improves functioning of autonomic nervous system in young adults: a non-randomized controlled pilot study. PLoS ONE 2020;15(4):e0231299. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0231299 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

2019

Kessler Christian. Ayurveda abroad: non-native perspectives and needs for translating it to Western settings. In: Rastogi Sanjeev, editor. Translational Ayurveda. Singapore: Springer; 2019. p. 183-198. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2062-0_11 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Kessler Christian S., Morandi Antonio, Kumar Abhimanyu, Dhiman Kartar S., Gupta Shivenarain, Icke Katja, Bühner Carina, Stapelfeldt Elmar, Wischnewsky Manfred, Kronpa? Ludwig, Murthy Vijayendra, Michalsen Andreas, Witt Claudia M.. Reliability of Ayurvedic diagnosis for knee osteoarthritis patients: a nested diagnostic study within a randomized controlled trial. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 2019;25(9):910-919. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2018.0273 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Musial Frauke, Mist Scott, Warber Sara, Kreitzer Mary?Jo, Ritenbaugh Cheryl, Kessler Christian. Why and how should we integrate biomarkers into complex trials? A discussion on paradigms and clinical research strategies. Complementary Medicine Research 2019;26(5):343-352. https://doi.org/10.1159/000498981 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

2018

Kessler Christian S., Stange Rainer, Schlenkermann Maike, Jeitler Michael, Michalsen Andreas, Selle Antonia, Raucci Franca, Steckhan Nico. A nonrandomized controlled clinical pilot trial on 8?wk of?intermittent fasting (24?h/wk). Nutrition 2018;46:143-152.e2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2017.08.004 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Kessler Christian. A yurvedische Medizin. In: Walach Harald, Michael Sebastian, Schlett Siegfried, editors. Das gro?e Komplement?r-Handbuch: Handbuch für ?rzte und Apotheker. Stuttgart: Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft Stuttgart; 2018. p. 258-276. BibTeX | RIS

Kessler Christian S., Dhiman K. S., Kumar A., Ostermann T., Gupta S., Morandi A., Mittwede M., Stapelfeldt E., Spoo M., Icke K., Michalsen A., Witt C. M.. Effectiveness of an Ayurveda treatment approach in knee osteoarthritis – a randomized controlled trial. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2018;26(5):620-630. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2018.01.022 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Kessler Christian S., Michalsen Andreas, Holler Sophie, Murthy Vijayendra S., Cramer Holger. How empathic are vegan medical professionals compared to others? Leads from a paper–pencil-survey. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2018;72(5):780-784. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41430-017-0007-8 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Bauersfeld Stephan P., Kessler Christian S., Wischnewsky Manfred, Jaensch Annette, Steckhan Nico, Stange Rainer, Kunz Barbara, Brückner Barbara, Sehouli Jalid, Michalsen Andreas. The effects of short-term fasting on quality of life and tolerance to chemotherapy in patients with breast and ovarian cancer: a randomized cross-over pilot study. BMC Cancer 2018;18(1):476. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-018-4353-2 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

2017

Kessler Christian S., Eisenmann Clemens, Oberzaucher Frank, Forster Martin, Steckhan Nico, Meier Larissa, Stapelfeldt Elmar, Michalsen Andreas, Jeitler Michael. Ayurvedic versus conventional dietary and lifestyle counseling for mothers with burnout-syndrome: a randomized controlled pilot study including a qualitative evaluation. Complementary Therapies in Medicine 2017;34:57-65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2017.07.005 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Cramer Holger, Kessler Christian S., Sundberg Tobias, Leach Matthew J., Schumann Dania, Adams Jon, Lauche Romy. Characteristics of Americans choosing vegetarian and vegan diets for health reasons. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior 2017;49(7):561-567.e1. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2017.04.011 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Kumar Syal, Rampp Thomas, Kessler Christian, Jeitler Michael, Dobos Gustav J., Lüdtke Rainer, Meier Larissa, Michalsen Andreas. Effectiveness of ayurvedic massage (Sahacharadi Taila) in patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 2017;23(2):109-115. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2015.0272 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Li Chenying, Sadraie Badri, Steckhan Nico, Kessler Christian, Stange Rainer, Jeitler Michael, Michalsen Andreas. Effects of a one-week fasting therapy in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome - a randomized controlled explorative study. Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes 2017;125(9):618-624. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-101700 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Jeitler Michael, Jaspers Jessica, von Scheidt Christel, Koch Barbara, Michalsen Andreas, Steckhan Nico, Kessler Christian S.. Mind‐body medicine and lifestyle modification in supportive cancer care: a cohort study on a day care clinic program for cancer patients. Psycho-Oncology 2017;26(12):2127-2134. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.4433 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

2016

Michalsen Andreas, Kunz Natalie, Jeitler Michael, Brunnhuber Stefan, Meier Larissa, Lüdtke Rainer, Büssing Arndt, Kessler Christian. Effectiveness of focused meditation for patients with chronic low back pain — a randomized controlled clinical trial. Complementary Therapies in Medicine 2016;26:79-84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2016.03.010 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Steckhan Nico, Hohmann Christoph-Daniel, Kessler Christian, Dobos Gustav, Michalsen Andreas, Cramer Holger. Effects of different dietary approaches on inflammatory markers in patients with metabolic syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrition 2016;32(3):338-348. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2015.09.010 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Kessler Christian S., Holler Sophie, Joy Sebastian, Dhruva Anand, Michalsen Andreas, Dobos Gustav, Cramer Holger. Personality profiles, values and empathy: differences between lacto-ovo-vegetarians and vegans. Forschende Komplement?rmedizin / Research in Complementary Medicine 2016;23(2):95-102. https://doi.org/10.1159/000445369 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Sánchez-Kopper Andres, Becker Max, Pfizenmaier Jennifer, Kessler Christian, Karau Andreas, Takors Ralf. Tracking dipeptides at work-uptake and intracellular fate in CHO culture. AMB Express 2016;6(1):48. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13568-016-0221-0 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Kessler Christian S., Michalsen Andreas. Veg* in der Medizin - schon l?ngst viel mehr als nur ein Trend [Editorial]. Forschende Komplement?rmedizin / Research in Complementary Medicine 2016;23(2):64-65. https://doi.org/10.1159/000445519 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Manohar Ram, Kessler Christian S.. ?yurveda's contributions to vegetarian nutrition in medicine. Forschende Komplement?rmedizin / Research in Complementary Medicine 2016;23(2):89-94. https://doi.org/10.1159/000445400 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

2015

Patel Manish V., Patel Kalapi B., Gupta Shivenarain, Michalsen Andreas, Stapelfeldt Elmar, Kessler Christian S.. A complex multiherbal regimen based on ayurveda medicine for the management of hepatic cirrhosis complicated by ascites: nonrandomized, uncontrolled, single group, open-label observational clinical study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2015;2015:613182. https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/613182 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Kessler Christian S., Pinders Lea, Michalsen Andreas, Cramer Holger. Ayurvedic interventions for osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Rheumatology International 2015;35(2):211-232. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-014-3095-y BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Jeitler Michael, Brunnhuber Stefan, Meier Larissa, Lüdtke Rainer, Büssing Arndt, Kessler Christian, Michalsen Andreas. Effectiveness of jyoti meditation for patients with chronic neck pain and psychological distress — a randomized controlled clinical?trial. The Journal of Pain 2015;16(1):77-86. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2014.10.009 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Hohmann C. D., Cramer H., Michalsen A., Kessler C., Steckhan N., Choi K., Dobos G.. Effects of high phenolic olive oil on cardiovascular risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Phytomedicine 2015;22(6):631-640. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phymed.2015.03.019 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Kessler Christian, Stapelfeldt Elmar, Michalsen Andreas, Kowalcek Ingrid, Kronpa? Ludwig, Dhruva Anand. The effect of a complex multi-modality Ayurvedic treatment in a case of unknown female infertility. Forschende Komplement?rmedizin / Research in Complementary Medicine 2015;22(4):251-258. https://doi.org/10.1159/000437376 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

2014

Kessler Christian, Stapelfeldt Elmar. Ayurveda. In: Huber Roman, Michalsen Andreas, editors. Checkliste Komplement?rmedizin. Stuttgart: Haug; 2014. p. 113-131. BibTeX | RIS

Kronpa? Ludwig, Krampol Stefan, Brattinger Petra, Stapelfeldt Elmar, Kessler Christian. Integratives Management unter Einsatz von Ayurveda-Medizin bei einer Patientin mit fortgeschrittenem Malignen Müllerschen Mischtumor - ein Fallbericht. Forschende Komplement?rmedizin / Research in Complementary Medicine 2014;21(1):48-53. https://doi.org/10.1159/000358446 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

2013

Kessler Christian S., Ostermann Thomas, Meier Larissa, Stapelfeldt Elmar, Schütte Silvia, Duda Joachim, Michalsen Andreas. Additive complex Ayurvedic treatment in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome compared to conventional standard care alone: a nonrandomized controlled clinical pilot study (KAFA trial). Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013;2013:751403. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/751403 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Kessler Christian, Wischnewsky M., Michalsen A., Eisenmann C., Melzer J.. Ayurveda: between religion, spirituality, and medicine. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013;2013:952432. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/952432 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Patel Kalapi B., Patel Manish, Mehta Charmi S., Gupta Shivenarain, Kessler Christian S.. Ayurvedic management of ulcerative colitis: a non-randomized observational clinical study. Forschende Komplement?rmedizin / Research in Complementary Medicine 2013;20(2):144-147. https://doi.org/10.1159/000350832 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Witt Claudia M., Michalsen Andreas, Roll Stephanie, Morandi Antonio, Gupta Shivnarain, Rosenberg Mark, Kronpa? Ludwig, Stapelfeldt Elmar, Hissar Syed, Müller Matthias, Kessler Christian. Comparative effectiveness of a complex Ayurvedic treatment and conventional standard care in osteoarthritis of the knee – study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2013;14(1):149. https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-14-149 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Michalsen Andreas, Li Chenying, Kaiser Katharina, Lüdtke Rainer, Meier Larissa, Stange Rainer, Kessler Christian. In-patient treatment of fibromyalgia: a controlled nonrandomized comparison of conventional medicine versus integrative medicine including fasting therapy. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013;2013:908610. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/908610 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Kessler Christian, Keller Markus, Michalsen Andreas. Replik zur kritischen Stellungnahme von Johannes G. Schmidt zum wissenschaftlichen ?rztekongress VegMed 2012 (Forsch Komplementmed 2013;20:469) [Letter]. Forschende Komplement?rmedizin / Research in Complementary Medicine 2013;20(6):470-471. https://doi.org/10.1159/000357506 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Michalsen Andreas, Kessler Christian. Science-based yoga: stretching mind, body, and soul. Complementary Medicine Research 2013;20(3):176-178. https://doi.org/10.1159/000353542 BibTeX | RIS | DOI

2012

Michalsen Andreas, Jeitler Michael, Brunnhuber Stefan, Lüdtke Rainer, Büssing Arndt, Musial Frauke, Dobos Gustav, Kessler Christian. Iyengar yoga for distressed women: a 3-armed randomized controlled trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2012;2012:408727. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/408727 PDF | BibTeX | RIS | DOI

Michalsen Andreas, Traitteur Hermann, Lüdtke Rainer, Brunnhuber Stefan, Meier Larissa, Jeitler Michael, Büssing Arndt, Kessler Christian. Yoga for chronic neck pain: a pilot randomized controlled clinical trial. The Journal of Pain 2012;13(11):1122-1130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2012.08.004 BibTeX | RIS | DOI