Archive for the 'Acupuncture/ pressure' Category
Sham acupuncture vs true acupuncture
Sunday, August 29th, 2010Physicians rate acupuncture for pain management
Friday, August 27th, 2010Acupuncture for rehabilitation after stroke
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010Complications from ear stapling for weight reduction
Monday, August 23rd, 2010
A variant of acupuncture, ear stapling (in which a surgical staple is placed in the conchal bowl [photo] of the ear) is promoted to decrease appetite and induce weight loss.
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine report 2 patients with infections at the site of needle placement. (more…)
Reviews of acupuncture for primary dysmenorrhea
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010Acupuncture for chronic sinusitis. Worth the cost?
Saturday, August 21st, 2010
It’s commonly used to treat chronic sinusitis, though there’s little documentation for any effect.
Researchers from Norway looked for evidence of improved quality of life. (more…)



