Acupuncture neck pain

Acupuncture for Neck Pain: Science is catching up with the practice

Quality science supporting the acupuncture use for neck pain is catching up with the practice.

A systematic review by scientists from Cochrane collaboration confirmed that acupuncture is significantly more effective than sham acupuncture for neck pain relief.

The scientists from Southern California University performed nine meta-analyses. Seven of them yielded positive results.

The systematic review was published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 2009 Feb 13.

Acupuncture helps diabetes by improving memory. It can be helfpul in pregnancy.

Acupuncture improves memory impaired by diabetes

Electro-acupuncture restores learning and memory impairment induced by both diabetes mellitus and cerebral ischemia in rats, conclude researchers from Beijing.

Previous studies have shown electro-acupuncture can improve peripheral neuropathy and diabetic encephalopathy. If you are suffering from diabetes, acupuncture is a word to remember.

Recent studies have shown maternal diabetes to be linked to infant memory problems. Currently there are no studies to show that acupuncture will reduce the risk for the baby. Considering the possible benefit and minimal side effects, obstetricians and midwives should consider discussing pregnancy acupuncture with their gestational diabetes patients.

The study was conducted by scientists from China Academy of Chinese Medical Science in Beijing.