 Patients with exercise-induced delayed-onset muscle soreness felt better after acupuncture, according to researchers at Goethe-University in Frankfurt, Germany. Continue reading Acupuncture for exercise-induced muscle soreness
Category Archives: Acupuncture/ pressure
Acupuncture for opiate-withdrawal symptoms
 Researchers from Peking University in China reviewed the use of acupuncture combined with opioid receptor agonists for treating opiate-withdrawal symptoms. Continue reading Acupuncture for opiate-withdrawal symptoms
New recommendations to treat IBS
 The American College of Gastroenterology has published new guidelines for the management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Let’s focus on their view of herbals, acupuncture, and diet. Continue reading New recommendations to treat IBS
CAM benefits in cancer patients
Dr. Brent Bauer (photo) who practices in the Division of General Internal Medicine and is Director of the Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program at Mayo Clinic was interviewed as part of their ongoing series of podcasts.
Here are the highpoints. Continue reading CAM benefits in cancer patients
Lack of acupuncture’s effect on arm pain due to repetitive use
In fact, this study found that sham acupuncture had marginally better results. Continue reading Lack of acupuncture’s effect on arm pain due to repetitive use
Reviewing acupuncture to treat chronic headache
Reviewers from Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina conclude it’s better than sham acupuncture and even drugs. Continue reading Reviewing acupuncture to treat chronic headache
Is there a role for acupuncture to lower blood pressure?
“The notion that acupuncture may lower high blood pressure is inconclusive, according to reviewers from the Sangji University in Kangwondo, South Korea. Continue reading Is there a role for acupuncture to lower blood pressure?
Tuina: Chinese manipulative therapy
The Traverse City Record-Eagle has a story about a pilgrimage to China to learn about tuina (aka Tui Na).
Here’s what we know about tuina and research that’s been published in 2008. Continue reading Tuina: Chinese manipulative therapy
A review of acupuncture for low back pain
Reviewers from the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland believe acupuncture should complement conventional care of low back pain. Continue reading A review of acupuncture for low back pain
Acupuncture to treat hot flashes in breast cancer
Professor Ernst and colleagues have reviewed the evidence.
They’re not convinced. My view is less negative.
Continue reading Acupuncture to treat hot flashes in breast cancer
No benefit from acupuncture to induce labor
Acupuncture did not reduce the need for induction methods or the duration of labor in women with a postterm pregnancy.
Postterm pregnancy, also called a prolonged pregnancy, extends beyond 42 weeks from the first day of the last menstrual period. As many as 10% of pregnancies are postterm. Continue reading No benefit from acupuncture to induce labor
Acupuncture for pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women
Pelvic girdle pain affects many activities of daily living such as housekeeping, walking, working, and sexual life.
Pregnant women who received acupuncture experienced “some improvement” compared to non-penetrating sham acupuncture in this study from the Sahlgrenska Academy, East Hospital in Goteborg, Sweden. Continue reading Acupuncture for pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women
Acupuncture for nausea and vomiting in kids with cancer
 Researchers from Saarland University in Homburg, Germany report it “seems to be effective.” Continue reading Acupuncture for nausea and vomiting in kids with cancer
CAM and the chronic fatigue syndrome
Medscape has published a review.
Here’s a summary of CAM options. Continue reading CAM and the chronic fatigue syndrome
The role of CAM to treat anxiety and depression
Here’s a review of the evidence by researchers at the University of Western Australia in Perth. Continue reading The role of CAM to treat anxiety and depression
Summarizing acupuncture’s effect on pregnancy 2006-2008
 Here’s a summary of reviews and research in this area of practice since the beginning of this blog. Continue reading Summarizing acupuncture’s effect on pregnancy 2006-2008
Acupuncture and assisted conception
 This Cochrane review from the University of Southampton in the UK concludes the evidence doesn’t support the practice.
A reader comments and I reply. So, it’s back to the top of the queue.
Lack of support for acupuncture in epilepsy
 That’s the conclusion by reviewers from the University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital in China in this Cochrane review. Continue reading Lack of support for acupuncture in epilepsy
Using acupuncture to treat restless legs syndrome
 Researchers from the China Academy of Chinese Medicine Science in Beijing reviewed the evidence for this Cochrane report. Continue reading Using acupuncture to treat restless legs syndrome
Acupuncture in children
 Here’s a summary of a thorough review of this special area of CAM care. Continue reading Acupuncture in children