Headaches Relieved by Acupuncture
Acupuncture is effective for relieving headaches. Investigators note that acupuncture reduces the intensity and duration of headaches. In addition, they suggest that acupuncture can reduce the need for “drug therapies and is a valuable option for patient suffering from CDH [chronic daily headache].” In this controlled study, verum acupuncture was compared with sham acupuncture. The verum acupuncture group improved significantly over the control group. Verum acupuncture significantly reduced Read more...
Read MoreMRI Shows Acupuncture Improves Vision
MRI investigation confirms that acupuncture point UB60, located in the ankle region, regulates vision. This new study builds on the research conducted at the University of California, Irvine wherein acupuncture point TB5 was shown to activate the auditory cortex of the brain. The amazing correlation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to biomedicine is that UB60 and TB5 have been indicated for the treatment of vision and hearing disorders, respectively, for over 1,000 years. This new study Read more...
Read MoreAcupuncture Heals the Brain
Acupuncture stimulates brain cell proliferation in the cerebrum. The researchers note that acupuncture “exerts a neuroprotective effect in ischemic stroke.” The researchers also successfully measured the biochemical pathway by which acupuncture exerts this medical benefit to the brain. Stimulation of two acupuncture points was shown to activate the extracellular signal-related kinase (ERK) pathway, an important protein communication pathway involved in cell proliferation. The experiment Read more...
Read MoreMenstrual Pain is Relieved by Acupuncture
Acupuncture is effective for relieving menstrual pain. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, periodic pelvic pain associated with dysmenorrhea is related to several differential diagnoses including cold stasis in the lower abdomen. In this investigation, researchers measured skin temperatures on the lower abdomen after the application of the warming needle technique to see if there is a relationship between warmth and comfort levels. The investigators made some important discoveries. At Read more...
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