Posts made in December, 2014

Acupuncture Reduces Alcohol Cravings

Posted by on Dec 5, 2014 in Acupuncture, Mind & Spirit, Research | Comments Off on Acupuncture Reduces Alcohol Cravings

Acupuncture Reduces Alcohol Cravings

Acupuncture reduces alcohol cravings in alcoholics. Researchers note that acupuncture is both safe and effective for reducing cravings in alcohol dependent patients. They add that acupuncture is an inexpensive modality of care for the treatment of alcoholism and “produces significant results.” Model with copper handle needles is shown here. This study breaks from other research on this topic. Prior research focused on National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) acupuncture point Read more...

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Acupuncture Soothes Fibromyalgia

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Acupuncture Soothes Fibromyalgia

Acupuncture reduces pain and improves sleep for fibromyalgia patients. Researchers determined that “acupuncture is an effective form of treatment for individuals with fibromyalgia” in a meta-analysis of eleven studies. The investigators add that additional research can help to “enhance and extend the effective therapeutic use of acupuncture in the treatment of fibromyalgia.” Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by widespread pain, heightened sensitivity to pain upon pressure, exhaustion, Read more...

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