Acupuncture as an Adjunct to Anesthesia
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Read MoreAcupuncture Reduces High Blood Pressure
A new study suggests that a form of acupuncture may benefit patients with high blood pressure and lower their risk of stroke and heart disease.Electroacupuncture is a form of acupuncture that applies low-intensity electrical pulses through needles inserted at specific points on the body. The single-blind trial, conducted at the University of California-Irvine (UCI), is the first scientific confirmation that the ancient Chinese medical technique is beneficial for patients with mild Read more...
Read MoreAcupuncture Quiets Tinnitus
Acupuncture alleviates tinnitus. Researchers from the Central Hospital of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery in Chaoyang City investigated the efficacy of acupuncture for the treatment of tinnitus associated with cervical disorders. The data demonstrates that one standard acupuncture point prescription is 50% effective and a specialized acupuncture point prescription has an 80% total effective rate. Cervical related tinnitus is ear ringing associated with instability of the craniocervical Read more...
Read MoreAcupuncture Treats Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia affects an estimated 5 million Americans, 80-90% of whom are women. The disorder is characterized by widespread pain and diffuse tenderness. Although there is no cure, tailored acupuncture might provide some welcome respite, according to a new study. New research shows that tailored acupuncture might relieve fibromyalgia symptoms. Although difficult to categorize, fibromyalgia is considered a rheumatic condition because it impairs soft tissue and joints and causes pain.Fibromyalgia Read more...
Read MoreAcupuncture and Herbs Clear Fallopian Tube Obstructions and Restore Fertility
Acupuncture and herbs clear fallopian tube obstructions and restore fertility. Researchers from the Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Puyang City tested a four part Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) protocol for restoring fallopian tube patency. The acupuncture and herbal medicine protocol led to the successful clearing of hydrosalpinx and other fallopian tube obstructions. In addition, the acupuncture and herbal medicine protocol outperformed a control group receiving medications. Clinical Read more...
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