It is hard to quantify the effect of acupuncture. This is why this study reported by scientists from Cancer Center in New York is so interesting. After four weeks, 39 percent of neck surgery patients who got acupuncture reported improvements in pain and mobility, compared with only 7 percent in people who got typical care. […]
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Childhood headaches can feel like an endless journey. I know this because I’ve lived it. When my son was five, any car trip over ten minutes would leave him clutching his head in agony. Every extra minute was torturous for him and for us. As a responsible parent (and an acupuncturist), I suggested we try […]
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Acupuncture can improve cyclists’ performance, Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine reports. Acupuncture gave higher RPE scores. And the higher RPE scores gave lower time and VAS scores. Have I confused you? In other words, the cyclists receiving acupuncture before the 20km ride achieved greater levels of exertion, cycled faster and had less pain.
Manual therapy, mobilisation and acupuncture are better choices for managing most common neck pain than many current practices, a seven-year study finds. Researchers conclude that neck collars and ultrasound are not recommended. Corticosteroid injections and surgery should only be considered if there is associated pain, weakness or numbness in the arm, fracture or serious disease. […]
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The Gentle Touch: Acupuncture, Acupressure, and the Battle Against Cancer-Related Fatigue A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event that often leaves people feeling physically and emotionally exhausted. And the fatigue experienced by many patients during and after chemotherapy is a particularly troublesome symptom to manage. It can disrupt daily activities and diminish overall quality of […]
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Picture this: a patient lies on the operating table, prepped for surgery. As the medical team assembles, a practitioner steps forward, armed not with a scalpel, but with slender needles. In this moment, ancient wisdom and modern medicine converge, and the power of acupuncture is unleashed. Researchers at Duke University Medical Centre in North Carolina […]
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Chinese herbal medicine provides significant pain relief for women with menstrual cramps, researchers from University of Western Sydney show. Women with period pains are often offered either nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or oral contraceptives. Both of the options have drawbacks, including the short and long term side-effects. Many women find these treatments don’t work or that […]
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Acupuncture five times better for pain after surgery
It is hard to quantify the effect of acupuncture. This is why this study reported by scientists from Cancer Center in New York is so interesting. After four weeks, 39 percent of neck surgery patients who got acupuncture reported improvements in pain and mobility, compared with only 7 percent in people who got typical care. […]
Acupuncture children headaches
Childhood headaches can feel like an endless journey. I know this because I’ve lived it. When my son was five, any car trip over ten minutes would leave him clutching his head in agony. Every extra minute was torturous for him and for us. As a responsible parent (and an acupuncturist), I suggested we try […]
Acupuncture improves athletic performance
Acupuncture can improve cyclists’ performance, Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine reports. Acupuncture gave higher RPE scores. And the higher RPE scores gave lower time and VAS scores. Have I confused you? In other words, the cyclists receiving acupuncture before the 20km ride achieved greater levels of exertion, cycled faster and had less pain.
7-year neck pain study: acupuncture and manipulation best choice for neck pain
Manual therapy, mobilisation and acupuncture are better choices for managing most common neck pain than many current practices, a seven-year study finds. Researchers conclude that neck collars and ultrasound are not recommended. Corticosteroid injections and surgery should only be considered if there is associated pain, weakness or numbness in the arm, fracture or serious disease. […]
Acupuncture for Tinnitus: how understanding the cause of Ringing In The Ears can offer better relief
Acupuncture improves quality of life of patients exhausted by chemotherapy
The Gentle Touch: Acupuncture, Acupressure, and the Battle Against Cancer-Related Fatigue A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event that often leaves people feeling physically and emotionally exhausted. And the fatigue experienced by many patients during and after chemotherapy is a particularly troublesome symptom to manage. It can disrupt daily activities and diminish overall quality of […]
Acupuncture benefits for surgery pain
Picture this: a patient lies on the operating table, prepped for surgery. As the medical team assembles, a practitioner steps forward, armed not with a scalpel, but with slender needles. In this moment, ancient wisdom and modern medicine converge, and the power of acupuncture is unleashed. Researchers at Duke University Medical Centre in North Carolina […]
Chinese herbs superior to drugs easing menstrual cramps
Chinese herbal medicine provides significant pain relief for women with menstrual cramps, researchers from University of Western Sydney show. Women with period pains are often offered either nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or oral contraceptives. Both of the options have drawbacks, including the short and long term side-effects. Many women find these treatments don’t work or that […]