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 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 […]
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, […]
A GROUP of Britain’s leading doctors has urged every NHS trust to stop paying for alternative medicine and to use the money for conventional treatments. Their appeal is a direct challenge to the Prince of Wales’s outspoken campaign to widen access to complementary therapies. The organiser Michael Baum, Emeritus Professor of Surgery at University College […]
This study examines the effects of acupuncture as a treatment option for weight loss in obesity. Weight loss is a complex health issue. There is more than just a bad diet to it. Decreased insulin resistance, increased stress hormone cortisol levels, erratic/insufficient sleep or sleep disorders to name a few. The present study summarises the […]
We explore the findings of Taiwanese researchers, who ventured to test acupressure’s efficacy in comparison to conventional physical therapy. Acupressure – pushing with the fingertips at the same body points used in acupuncture – gave patients better, long-lasting relief for low back pain than conventional physical therapy, Taiwanese researchers report. ‘Acupressure was effective in reducing […]
Many infertile men have an increased proportion of genetically abnormal sperm. Normally this is not an issue, because the number of unhealthy sperm is relatively small. It only fails to fertilise an egg. However, it becomes a problem in case of ICSI. In the IVF with ICSI process, a tiny needle is used to inject […]
Orthodox medicine currently does not offer any solutions for the bird flu. Chinese Medicine may be of help if or when it spreads worldwide. Numerous Chinese herbs have antiviral effects. These herbs were successfully used by staff at the hospital of a university in Hong Kong to prevent SARS. Current laws do not allow to […]
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 […]
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, […]
NHS (UK) told to abandon alternative medicine but acupuncture
A GROUP of Britain’s leading doctors has urged every NHS trust to stop paying for alternative medicine and to use the money for conventional treatments. Their appeal is a direct challenge to the Prince of Wales’s outspoken campaign to widen access to complementary therapies. The organiser Michael Baum, Emeritus Professor of Surgery at University College […]
Acupuncture for weight loss
This study examines the effects of acupuncture as a treatment option for weight loss in obesity. Weight loss is a complex health issue. There is more than just a bad diet to it. Decreased insulin resistance, increased stress hormone cortisol levels, erratic/insufficient sleep or sleep disorders to name a few. The present study summarises the […]
Low Back Pain: acupressure more effective than physiotherapy
We explore the findings of Taiwanese researchers, who ventured to test acupressure’s efficacy in comparison to conventional physical therapy. Acupressure – pushing with the fingertips at the same body points used in acupuncture – gave patients better, long-lasting relief for low back pain than conventional physical therapy, Taiwanese researchers report. ‘Acupressure was effective in reducing […]
Genetically abnormal sperm? Chinese medicine can help
Many infertile men have an increased proportion of genetically abnormal sperm. Normally this is not an issue, because the number of unhealthy sperm is relatively small. It only fails to fertilise an egg. However, it becomes a problem in case of ICSI. In the IVF with ICSI process, a tiny needle is used to inject […]
Chinese medicine and bird flu
Orthodox medicine currently does not offer any solutions for the bird flu. Chinese Medicine may be of help if or when it spreads worldwide. Numerous Chinese herbs have antiviral effects. These herbs were successfully used by staff at the hospital of a university in Hong Kong to prevent SARS. Current laws do not allow to […]