
Acupuncture With Moxa Found Effective For Insomnia
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine researchers find acupuncture effective for the treatment of insomnia. Results were obtained by implementing a protocolized acupuncture point prescription combined with moxibustion and TDP heat lamp therapy. After one week of therapy, acupuncture with moxa and TDP produced a 67.5% total effective rate for the relief of insomnia. After two weeks, the total effective rate increased to 77.5%. The researchers compared results wit

NIH review finds nondrug approaches effective for treatment of common pain conditions
U.S. study re
Data from a review of U.S.-based clinical trials published today in Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggest that some of the most popular complementary health approaches — such as yoga, tai chi, and acupuncture — appear to be effective tools for helping to manage common pain conditions. The review was conducted by a group of scientists from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) at the National Institutes of Health. Millions of Americans suffer from pers

Ear Acupuncture May Hold Promise for Weight Loss
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2013 (HealthDay News) -- Placing five acupuncture needles in the outer ear may help people lose that spare tire, researchers report. Ear acupuncture therapy is based on the theory that the outer ear represents all parts of the body. One type uses one needle inserted into the area that is linked to hunger and appetite, while the other involves inserting five needles at different key points in the ear. "If the trend we fou

Is acupuncture effective in the treatment of pain in endometriosis?
Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, 2Rehabilitation Medicine University Clinic Stockholm, Danderyds Hospital AB, Stockholm, Sweden
Introduction: Endometriosis is a multifactorial, estrogen-dependent, inflammatory gynecological condition – often with long-lasting visceral pelvic pain of different origin, and infertility among women. Current management options for patients’ are often inadequate, with side effects for many for whom acupuncture tec

Using acupuncture to treat premenstrual syndrome.
More than 60% of the women in both groups suffered from premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms, such as anxiety, mastalgia, insomnia, nausea and gastrointestinal disorders, whereas a smaller number of women suffered from phobic disorders, premenstrual headaches and migraines. There were three women from the first group and seven women from the second group who continued the medication treatment with progestins, whereas one woman from the first group and nine women from the seco

National Health Survey Finds Acupuncture Patients Have High Rates of Satisfaction Exceeding National
JACKSONVILLE, FL--(Marketwired - Dec 14, 2016) - A study of 89,000 acupuncture patients treated in 2014 and 2015 within a managed care network of licensed acupuncturists found high rates of satisfaction, exceeding national benchmarks' averages. These results were recently released by American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH), a company that develops and maintains managed care plans for specialized care services such as acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, naturopath

New hope for depression patients
Depression is on the rise and no wonder when you listen to the news, hearing the happenings of the world. Here in our own country we have seen or experienced so many traumas and if you watch the news about what's going on overseas it's enough to push many into the depths of depression. Valentine's Day has just passed and while for many it's a time to celebrate, for others it's a reminder of what they may be longing for, what they're missing from their lives or of bad memories