Posts made in August 11th, 2015

Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Vanquish Insomnia

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Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Vanquish Insomnia

Researchers document that acupuncture and herbs are effective in the relief of insomnia. In a recent finding, investigators have discovered that combining acupuncture and herbs into a comprehensive treatment regimen greatly enhances the total effective rate. The controlled clinical experiment investigated three separate groups. An acupuncture group, an herbal medicine group, and a combination group receiving both acupuncture and herbs were compared. Acupuncture was administered at a rate of one Read more...

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Acupuncture Blocks Stress Hormone

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Acupuncture Blocks Stress Hormone

Georgetown University Medical Center and University of Hong Kong researchers find acupuncture effective for the treatment of chronic stress. In a unique laboratory investigation, researchers discovered that electroacupuncture at acupuncture point ST36 “prevents the stress-induced increases in HPA hormones, and has potentially long lasting effects.” In addition, behavioral tests show electroacupuncture is an effective modality in eliminating “depressive and anxious behavior.” The researchers Read more...

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