I have discussed in the previous posts that acupuncture is more effective than conventional treatment for pregnancy back pain, that acupuncture relieves lower back pain long-term and that you don’t even necessarily need the needles, acupressure for back pain alone is more effective than conventional therapies. Now scientists from Germany have clearly spelled out that […]
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80 patients who had a very long history of allergies participated in acupuncture for hay fever study. Prior to this, these patients have tried almost everything to relieve symptoms. It means that’s a complicated group to treat. It was well-designed study by the World Health Organisation in collaboration with Centre of Chinese Medicine at RMIT […]
Researchers at University of Leeds, UK, have found a direct neural connection between neck muscles and a part of the brain stem (called the nucleus tractus solitarius), which plays a crucial role in regulating heart rate and blood pressure. (The Journal of Neuroscience) This finding could explain why blood pressure and heart rate, sometimes change […]
2023 update: Acupuncturists now must be registered to practice Most acupuncturists in Auckland are now registered as practitioners under HPCAA act. If you are interested in practicing in NZ, you must now register with Chinese Medicine Council (CMCNZ) and meet their requirements. It may be easier to get your New Zealand qualification recognised, or if […]
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Researchers from Hong Kong confirmed that Chinese medicine effectively relieves eczema in children. 42 kids who took Chinese medicine had their eczema improved and their use of corticosteroids was reduced. Another 43 kids suffering from eczema took a placebo did not observe the same effect. The paper was published in the August issue of the […]
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Bitter melon, a unique and delicious vegetable enjoyed by many in China, offers an array of healing properties. Apart from its ability to lower blood sugar levels and exhibit anti-cancer effects, recent research has shed light on its potential benefits for diabetes sufferers. Boosting Insulin Production by 160%: Chinese scientists have discovered that bitter melon […]
What you see on the photo on the left is acupuncture meridian. Korean scientists discovered a way to make pictures of acupuncture meridians to help visualise them. Picture this: You’re in a world where modern technology collides with ancient knowledge, and the result is a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionise the field of medicine. Welcome […]
Acupuncture for hypertension. You may have heard of it, but have you ever considered trying it? Let’s dive into the most rigorous study to date, which found that acupuncture could significantly reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension. The most rigorous to date, randomized trial of acupuncture and hypertension confirmed that acupuncture significantly reduced the […]
Acupuncture best therapy for back pain
I have discussed in the previous posts that acupuncture is more effective than conventional treatment for pregnancy back pain, that acupuncture relieves lower back pain long-term and that you don’t even necessarily need the needles, acupressure for back pain alone is more effective than conventional therapies. Now scientists from Germany have clearly spelled out that […]
Hay fever acupuncture
80 patients who had a very long history of allergies participated in acupuncture for hay fever study. Prior to this, these patients have tried almost everything to relieve symptoms. It means that’s a complicated group to treat. It was well-designed study by the World Health Organisation in collaboration with Centre of Chinese Medicine at RMIT […]
Bad posture, Blood Pressure and Migraine headache connection?
Researchers at University of Leeds, UK, have found a direct neural connection between neck muscles and a part of the brain stem (called the nucleus tractus solitarius), which plays a crucial role in regulating heart rate and blood pressure. (The Journal of Neuroscience) This finding could explain why blood pressure and heart rate, sometimes change […]
Regulation and registration of Acupuncture under New Zealand law (HPCA Act)
2023 update: Acupuncturists now must be registered to practice Most acupuncturists in Auckland are now registered as practitioners under HPCAA act. If you are interested in practicing in NZ, you must now register with Chinese Medicine Council (CMCNZ) and meet their requirements. It may be easier to get your New Zealand qualification recognised, or if […]
Chinese medicine relieves eczema in children
Researchers from Hong Kong confirmed that Chinese medicine effectively relieves eczema in children. 42 kids who took Chinese medicine had their eczema improved and their use of corticosteroids was reduced. Another 43 kids suffering from eczema took a placebo did not observe the same effect. The paper was published in the August issue of the […]
Diabetes – bitter melon increases insulin secretion by 160%
Bitter melon, a unique and delicious vegetable enjoyed by many in China, offers an array of healing properties. Apart from its ability to lower blood sugar levels and exhibit anti-cancer effects, recent research has shed light on its potential benefits for diabetes sufferers. Boosting Insulin Production by 160%: Chinese scientists have discovered that bitter melon […]
Acupuncture meridians are real. See?
What you see on the photo on the left is acupuncture meridian. Korean scientists discovered a way to make pictures of acupuncture meridians to help visualise them. Picture this: You’re in a world where modern technology collides with ancient knowledge, and the result is a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionise the field of medicine. Welcome […]
Hypertension: acupuncture reduces blood pressure naturally
Acupuncture for hypertension. You may have heard of it, but have you ever considered trying it? Let’s dive into the most rigorous study to date, which found that acupuncture could significantly reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension. The most rigorous to date, randomized trial of acupuncture and hypertension confirmed that acupuncture significantly reduced the […]