Acupuncture for nause gets scientific endorsement

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 […]

Menopause hot flushes now have a natural alternative treatment - acupuncture.

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 […]

Acupressure for back pain

Acupuncture relieves low back pain long-term

“Our new data provides a significant step forward in treating chronic pain and managing depression” Professor MacPherson In a recent study, Professor MacPherson and his team explored the impact of acupuncture for back pain on 241 individuals. Their findings suggest that acupuncture not only offers short-term relief but can also provide lasting benefits. “If you […]

Chinese herb Barberine has scientific backing for diabetes

Traditional Chinese medicine for diabetes has scientific backing Reports of a traditional Chinese medicine having beneficial effects for people suffering from type 2 diabetes now has some scientific evidence to back up the claims. A collaboration between Chinese, Korean, and Australian scientists at Sydney’s Garvan Institute, has revealed that the natural plant product berberine could […]

Acupuncture helps chronic headaches. And in particular migraine.

Acupuncture and migraine: a new study from UK

According to a new study published in the British Medical Journal, Acupuncture helps to relieve the chronic headaches, migraine in particular. Such are the conclusions of a clinical study, carried out in England and in Wales. The study aimed at evaluating if acupuncture could be effective, in the case of the headaches, to be integrated […]

Fibromyalgia :: Acupuncture effectively relieves pain, anxiety and tiredness

Fibromyalgia is a disabling disorder. It is characterized by chronic, widespread musculoskeletal pain and symptoms. It’s often keeps company with fatigue, joint stiffness, memory and concentration problems, anxiety, depression and disturbed sleep. The exact cause of fibromyalgia remains unknown, but it is believed to involve a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors that affect […]

Antidepressants present serious risks to depresison patients

Warning for Prozac, Wellbutrin, Paxil, Effexor and Zoloft

The Food and Drug Administration sharply stepped up warnings about possible risks to patients taking antidepressant drugs, asking doctors, families and caregivers watch closely for signs of increasing depression or suicidal thinking. The FDA asked the makers of 10 major antidepressant drugs, including versions of Prozac, Wellbutrin, Paxil, Effexor and Zoloft, to place more detailed, […]