Acupuncture Repairs Motor Function After Spinal Cord Injury Acupuncture regenerates neurons and promotes biological processes responsible for motor function recovery after spinal cord injuries. Often, motor function below spinal cord injuries deteriorates, which may lead to paralysis. Researchers discovered that acupuncture may prevent paralysis by stimulating repair. The researchers (Yang et al.) discovered that electroacupuncture […]
Acupuncture Slows Parkinson Progression, Provides Relief Acupuncture benefits patients with Parkinson’s disease. Researchers discovered that acupuncture helps improve cognitive abilities, emotional stability, and daily living activity scores for patients with Parkinson’s disease. By combining scalp acupuncture with standard pharmaceutical medications, patients had significant reductions in post-treatment complications due to adverse effects associated with medication […]
References: http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1690-acupuncture-reverses-lower-back-pain Acupuncture Reverses Lower Back Pain 18 November 2016 Qi-guiding acupuncture relieves disc herniation pain and a special intensive silver acupuncture needle protocol relieves chronic lower back myofascial pain. Researchers find acupuncture effective for the treatment of lower back pain disorders. In a protocolized study from the Shanghai Jiaotong University Sixth People’s Hospital, researchers […]
Reference: https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/Acupuncture-Bloating-42663739 Bloating Like Crazy? Try This Natural Approach Dominique Astorino Abnormal bloating and distention seem to be affecting more and more people lately, and it’s not just a matter of vanity: it’s a problem that can create intense discomfort, pain, and a slew of other symptoms.While the root of each individual’s bloating problem may […]
Acupuncture can reduce hot flushes in menopausal women by half, researchers find Women could halve the number of hot flushes they endure by turning to acupuncture, suggests new research. Hot flushes, a sudden feeling of feverish heat, are the bane of women going through the menopause. While many hot flushes last for just five minutes, as […]
Traditional Chinese Medicine Might Kill Some Cancer Cells Arthur Dominic Villasanta | Sep 12, 2016 10:49 PM EDT A complex mix of plant compounds derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine, or the ancient clinical practice in China, apparently works to kill some types of cancer cells. One of these compounds called “Compound kushen injection” (CKI) is […]
Yoga, Acupuncture help in relieving chronic pain At least 40 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Pain relief pills can help to a certain extent but primary care providers in the U.S. are wary of prescribing large doses of painkillers as it may lead to addiction. A study found that yoga, acupuncture, massage therapy and […]
Herbal Foot Soaks Our feet carry us through our lives and we often don’t give them a second thought until there is a problem. Perhaps a bone spur, a bunion, arthritis, plantar fasciitis, or a sprain, start to slow us down. A foot soak is a simple and economical way to help resolve […]
Acupuncture Soothes Knee Osteoarthritis With Anti-Inflammatory Effects Researchers conclude that acupuncture reduces pain and stiffness while restoring physical functioning for patients with knee osteoarthritis. Using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, the researchers made an important finding. Acupuncture successfully downregulated osteoarthritis related proinflammatory plasma levels of TNFα, IL-6, and apelin. TNFα and IL-6 (interleukin 6) are major […]
Acupuncture may yield pain relief for children who have complex medical conditions It appears that acupuncture may be a viable option for pain management when it comes to pediatric patients who have complex medical conditions, according to new research published by Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in St. Paul, Minnesota. The study found that a significant […]