Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, a chemical messenger that plays a crucial role in transmitting signals within the brain and other areas of the body. It is involved in many essential functions, including movement, motivation, reward, and the regulation of mood. In Parkinson’s disease (PD), dopamine-producing neurons in a part of the brain called the substantia […]
In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, it is intriguing to observe the increasing incorporation of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) into mainstream medical practice. A recent survey of 300 New Zealand general practitioners highlights a promising trend in the integration of acupuncture into their daily practice. A Growing Interest in Acupuncture: The survey unveiled that […]
German Federal Committee of Physicians and Health Insurers is considering to reimburse acupuncture by state health insurance funds. This is considered as a result of another large controlled trial on osteoarthritis and acupuncture published in the current issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism. The study showed that acupuncture significantly improved the qualify of life of patients […]
A combination of physical exercise, relaxation training, and acupuncture provide long-lasting improvements for patients with chronic tension-type headaches. This is the conclusion of Swedish study published in the current issue of the journal Cephalalgia. Frequent use of pain medications can lead to chronic headaches. This is why it is important that analgesics are discontinued as […]
In the world of medicine, money often speaks louder than words. The drug industry’s dollars seem to echo powerfully through the pages of leading medical journals. This unfortunate reality is underscored by Peter Gøtzsche, director of the Nordic Cochrane Centre in Copenhagen. He found that pharmaceutical companies funded reviews of drug studies are significantly […]
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In a groundbreaking move, the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada has updated their guidelines for managing postoperative nausea – and acupuncture has made the cut. This seismic shift in perception heralds a new era of acceptance for acupuncture, paving the way for its inclusion in leading hospitals worldwide. Decades of experience and countless […]
In a study carried out at Stanford University, 61 pregnant women with major depressive disorder were randomly assigned to receive one of three treatments: (i). Individually tailored true acupuncture designed to treat their depression, (ii). True acupuncture, but with points not chosen to treat the depression, and (iii). Massage treatment (included to provide control for […]
September issue of a reputable journal Fertility and Sterility confirmed acupuncture to be effective in reducing hot flashes associated with menopause. In a well designed placebo controlled study, acupuncture was almost five times more effective than placebo. Seven weeks of acupuncture reduced the severity of hot flashes by 28% among menopausal women. The research was […]
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Parkinson’s disease – acupuncture helps to regulate dopamine
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, a chemical messenger that plays a crucial role in transmitting signals within the brain and other areas of the body. It is involved in many essential functions, including movement, motivation, reward, and the regulation of mood. In Parkinson’s disease (PD), dopamine-producing neurons in a part of the brain called the substantia […]
New Zealand GPs embrace acupuncture
In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, it is intriguing to observe the increasing incorporation of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) into mainstream medical practice. A recent survey of 300 New Zealand general practitioners highlights a promising trend in the integration of acupuncture into their daily practice. A Growing Interest in Acupuncture: The survey unveiled that […]
Acupuncture helps arthritis (German study)
German Federal Committee of Physicians and Health Insurers is considering to reimburse acupuncture by state health insurance funds. This is considered as a result of another large controlled trial on osteoarthritis and acupuncture published in the current issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism. The study showed that acupuncture significantly improved the qualify of life of patients […]
Tension headaches: acupuncture, exercise and relaxation
A combination of physical exercise, relaxation training, and acupuncture provide long-lasting improvements for patients with chronic tension-type headaches. This is the conclusion of Swedish study published in the current issue of the journal Cephalalgia. Frequent use of pain medications can lead to chronic headaches. This is why it is important that analgesics are discontinued as […]
Acupuncture and The Power of Evidence: When Trustworthy Science Triumphs Over Big Pharma
In the world of medicine, money often speaks louder than words. The drug industry’s dollars seem to echo powerfully through the pages of leading medical journals. This unfortunate reality is underscored by Peter Gøtzsche, director of the Nordic Cochrane Centre in Copenhagen. He found that pharmaceutical companies funded reviews of drug studies are significantly […]
Acupuncture for nausea goes mainstream
In a groundbreaking move, the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada has updated their guidelines for managing postoperative nausea – and acupuncture has made the cut. This seismic shift in perception heralds a new era of acceptance for acupuncture, paving the way for its inclusion in leading hospitals worldwide. Decades of experience and countless […]
Acupuncture for pregnancy depression
In a study carried out at Stanford University, 61 pregnant women with major depressive disorder were randomly assigned to receive one of three treatments: (i). Individually tailored true acupuncture designed to treat their depression, (ii). True acupuncture, but with points not chosen to treat the depression, and (iii). Massage treatment (included to provide control for […]
Acupuncture and hot flashes: five times more effective
September issue of a reputable journal Fertility and Sterility confirmed acupuncture to be effective in reducing hot flashes associated with menopause. In a well designed placebo controlled study, acupuncture was almost five times more effective than placebo. Seven weeks of acupuncture reduced the severity of hot flashes by 28% among menopausal women. The research was […]