24 02, 2014

Acupuncture Proven A Powerful Anti-Inflammatory

2014-02-27T12:44:20+10:00

Researchers at the Department of Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School have discovered that a form of acupuncture called electroacupuncture controls inflammation and may help to save lives. Electroacupuncture needling is now proven to have powerful anti-inflammatory effects. The researchers proved that electroacupuncture fights infections including polymicrobial peritonitis. In addition, they found that electroacupuncture reduces [...]

Acupuncture Proven A Powerful Anti-Inflammatory2014-02-27T12:44:20+10:00
13 02, 2014

Acupuncture Found Superior For Neck Disc Pain.

2017-02-05T12:25:55+10:00

Electroacupuncture was found to successfully stop pain, numbness and weakness due to disc damage. This disorder is characterized by neck pain, numbness and/or weakness that often radiates towards the hands. Researchers compared electroacupuncture with the medication Meloxicam and discovered that electroacupuncture is more effective in both the short and long-term for the treatment of cervical [...]

Acupuncture Found Superior For Neck Disc Pain.2017-02-05T12:25:55+10:00
12 12, 2013

Acupuncture Unlocks Frozen Shoulder Pain

2013-12-12T12:44:32+10:00

Researchers conclude that acupuncture effectively reduces frozen shoulder pain and restores functionality. Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a disorder of the connective tissue in the rotator cuff region wherein there is pain, inflammation and motor impairment. All patients in the study suffered from shoulder periarthritis resulting in adhesive capsulitis. Two types of [...]

Acupuncture Unlocks Frozen Shoulder Pain2013-12-12T12:44:32+10:00
28 11, 2013

Acupuncture For Back and Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy

2017-02-05T12:25:55+10:00

Interventions for preventing and treating pelvic and back pain in pregnancy. Pennick V, Liddle SD. BACKGROUND: More than two-thirds of pregnant women experience low-back pain (LBP) and almost one-fifth experience pelvic pain. Pain increases with advancing pregnancy and interferes with work, daily activities and sleep. OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects of interventions for preventing and [...]

Acupuncture For Back and Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy2017-02-05T12:25:55+10:00
26 11, 2013

Acupuncture Could Ease Joint Pain From Breast Cancer Treatment

2013-11-26T12:04:21+10:00

Acupuncture could ease an extremely common side effect of breast cancer treatment, a new study suggests. Researcher from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine found that acupuncture seems to decrease symptoms of arthralgia -- or joint pain -- from taking aromatase inhibitors. The findings are published in the European Journal of Cancer. "This [...]

Acupuncture Could Ease Joint Pain From Breast Cancer Treatment2013-11-26T12:04:21+10:00
7 10, 2013

Acupuncture Relieves Vertigo & Neck Disorder – New Study

2013-10-09T09:43:45+10:00

A new study concludes that acupuncture effectively treats vertigo caused by a disorder of the neck. Researchers made an interesting discovery during the study. Two phenomena occurred simultaneously as a result of acupuncture treatments. Vertigo decreased and blood supply to the vertebral arteries improved significantly. Researchers investigated the effects of acupuncture on patients with cervical [...]

Acupuncture Relieves Vertigo & Neck Disorder – New Study2013-10-09T09:43:45+10:00
14 08, 2013

Acupuncture Needle Qi Sensation Revealed.

2013-08-22T12:18:11+10:00

New research explores the role of de-qi in the field of acupuncture. De-qi is a combination of bodily sensations induced by acupuncture needling techniques combined with physiological responses to the stimulation. The researchers note that de-qi sensation is often described as dull, heavy, deep pressure, pulling, numb, aching, spreading, radiating, electrical, refreshing, relieving and tingling. [...]

Acupuncture Needle Qi Sensation Revealed.2013-08-22T12:18:11+10:00
3 06, 2013

Acupuncture Stops Pain Via Brain Pathways.

2017-02-05T12:25:56+10:00

New research confirms that acupuncture reduces pain levels. Investigators discovered that electroacupuncture decreases pain by regulating the expression of several proteins in the hypothalamus, a part of the brain responsible for autonomic nervous system, endocrine and limbic system functions. A total of 17 hypothalmic proteins demonstrated significant changes as a result of electroacupuncture stimulation for [...]

Acupuncture Stops Pain Via Brain Pathways.2017-02-05T12:25:56+10:00