Should you swap sleeping pills for needles to get a good night’s sleep? Joanna Evans weighs up the evidence Popping a sleeping pill is the usual treatment for chronic insomnia in the West, with more than 10 million prescriptions for the drugs written each year in England alone. But in China, one of the most […]
Researchers demonstrate excellent clinical results using acupuncture for the treatment of lumbar disc herniations. Researchers find acupuncture safe and effective for the treatment of lumbar disc herniations across multiple independent clinical trials. A meta-analysis of investigations reveals that Jiaji acupoints yield significant positive patient outcomes when combined with manual and electroacupuncture techniques. Distal and abdominal […]
Acupuncture for Pain Competes with Morphine in Shock New Study Acupuncture has been recognized by the World Health Organization since 1996 as a safe and effective treatment for a range of complaints, including pain and discomfort. Unfortunately, its use in a hospital setting, where patients usually must take whatever treatment they can get, is still […]
‘Acupuncture, Endoscopy, Counselling Can Improve IVF Treatment’ As part of efforts to improve success rates in fertility treatments among Nigerians, the Managing Director of Nordica Fertility Centre, Dr. Abayomi Ajayi, has stated that acupuncture, endoscopy and counselling are known to improve fertility among couples needing Invitro Fertilisation. He said stress, anxiety and other discomforts to […]
Allergies and Acupuncture Worldwide, allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, affects between 10% and 30% of the population. This was the statistics reported by The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. An allergy is a condition involving an abnormal reaction to an ordinarily harmless substance called allergen. This means the body views this […]
An acupuncture trial in four Melbourne emergency departments has found it is just as good as drugs in relieving lower-back pain and that from sprained ankles and migraines. The finding could open the door to Australian hospitals offering the low-cost Chinese therapy, which is used by more than 1 billion people worldwide for pain relief. […]
Abstract BACKGROUND: Acupuncture is one of the oldest techniques to treat pain and is commonly used for a large number of indications. However, there is no sufficient evidence to support its application in acute medical settings. METHODS: This was a prospective, randomized trial of acupuncture vs morphine to treat ED patients with acute onset moderate […]
Enhance Your Endocrine Health with Acupuncture The endocrine system is responsible for hormonal functions in the body and produces thirty distinct hormones each of which has a very specific job to do. This system controls your physical growth, mood, hormone output, reproduction, mental functionality, and immune system. When not working properly you become more susceptible […]
Acupuncture for Phantom Limb Pain: A Case Study Author: Anna Housley Introduction: Current research suggests that more than 80 per cent of amputees suffer from phantom pain and phantom sensations post-amputation. Whilst the evidence for the use of acupuncture in this condition is limited, the results have been positive to date. This study was undertaken […]
Abstract Objectives To assess the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for hiccups following stroke. Methods Medline, Embase, CENTRAL, CINAHL, and four Chinese medical databases were searched from their inception to 1 June 2015. The dataset included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) with no language restrictions that compared acupuncture as an adjunct to medical treatment (effectiveness) or […]