We welcome studies across integrative medicine, traditional healing systems, and mind body interventions.

We consider original research, systematic reviews, meta analyses, clinical case series, qualitative studies, and policy analyses. Studies with negative or neutral results are welcome when methods and implications are clear.

Submissions should include structured abstracts, clear data availability statements, and transparent funding and conflict disclosures. Reporting guideline adherence improves review efficiency.

• Mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, and yoga intervention trials
• Herbal medicine, natural products, and phytotherapy evaluations
• Integrative care models for chronic pain, stress, and mental health
• Acupuncture, manual therapies, and traditional practice outcomes
• Lifestyle interventions linking nutrition, movement, and sleep
• Health services research and policy analyses on integrative care
• Qualitative research on patient experience and cultural context
• Comparative effectiveness and real world evidence studies

Methodological clarity, intervention detail, and transparent reporting strengthen relevance for clinicians and wellness practitioners.

Open access publication maximizes reach for clinicians, wellness practitioners, and public health leaders. Our editorial process emphasizes scientific rigor, cultural sensitivity, and practical impact.

Accepted articles are published with professional production and long term archiving to support sustained discovery and citation.

Describe interventions in enough detail for replication, including duration, frequency, and practitioner qualifications. Provide outcome measures that reflect both clinical and patient reported impact.

• Report adherence and fidelity to intervention protocols
• Include safety monitoring and adverse event reporting
• Describe control or comparator conditions clearly
• Provide sensitivity analyses when appropriate

Transparent reporting supports reproducibility and allows readers to evaluate real world application.

• Structured abstract and clear keywords
• Ethics approval and consent statements
• Data availability statement and repository links
• Funding and conflict of interest disclosures
• Figures and tables with complete captions

Clear practice implications and integrative outcomes strengthen the relevance of submissions for clinicians and community programs.

Integrative health research often intersects with cultural traditions and community practices. Authors should describe cultural context respectfully and cite foundational sources when appropriate.

Community based research should include stakeholder engagement methods and transparent consent processes.

All submissions should include clear ethics approval and consent statements. Provide data availability information and disclose any funding or conflicts that could influence interpretation.

Special issues highlight emerging themes in integrative health and mind body science. Proposals should define scope, guest editor expertise, and a realistic timeline.