Probably not, according to this study by researchers at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Continue reading Does it matter where the acupuncture needles are placed?
Category Archives: Acupuncture/ pressure
Acupuncture in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Researchers from the National Taiwan University, in Taipei studied the immediate effects of acupuncture on gait in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Continue reading Acupuncture in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Dr. Ting Bao (photo) from The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, in Baltimore, Maryland tells us, “Despite recent advances in pharmacologic antiemetic therapy, additional treatment for breakthrough chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting is needed. Continue reading Acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Self-hypnosis and biofeedback for spinal-cord injury pain
Dr. Mark Jensen (photo), who is Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington, in Seattle has published a series of studies on this topic.
Here’s a summary of his most recent research, and an overview of the past 3 years. Continue reading Self-hypnosis and biofeedback for spinal-cord injury pain
Acupuncture: Clinically meaningful and cost-effective?
Researchers from the University of York, in the UK say it’s time to move on from asking if acupuncture is more effective than placebo. Continue reading Acupuncture: Clinically meaningful and cost-effective?
Confusing research results on acupuncture for menopausal problems
Researchers from the University of Tromso, in Norway list contradictory study results. Continue reading Confusing research results on acupuncture for menopausal problems
Effects of acupuncture on in vitro fertilization: Another review
Here’s the latest from the University of Southampton School of Medicine, in the UK. Continue reading Effects of acupuncture on in vitro fertilization: Another review
Acupuncture vs Effexor to treat vasomotor symptoms in breast cancer
Researchers from Henry Ford Health System, in Detroit, Michigan and Michigan Acupuncture, in Novi tested whether acupuncture reduces vasomotor symptoms more than the antidepressant, venlafaxine (Effexor). Continue reading Acupuncture vs Effexor to treat vasomotor symptoms in breast cancer
Acupuncture to treat TMD?
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are due to problems with the jaw, jaw joint, and surrounding facial muscles that control chewing and moving the jaw.
Researchers at San Pablo CEU University, in Madrid, Spain reviewed the published research. Continue reading Acupuncture to treat TMD?
Effect of electro-acupuncture on bowel dysfunction after abdominal surgery
The inability to take food by mouth, pass gas, and have a bowel movement is a common problem that usually lasts not more than 3 days. When it lasts more than 4 days it’s called prolonged postoperative ileus. It’s uncomfortable and potentially dangerous.
Researchers from the US and China tell us that electro-acupuncture probably isn’t a useful option. Continue reading Effect of electro-acupuncture on bowel dysfunction after abdominal surgery
Reviewing the research on acupuncture for low back pain
“There is a paucity of high-quality research,” according to reviewers at the University of Miami, in Florida. Continue reading Reviewing the research on acupuncture for low back pain
For pain control, must the acupuncture needle penetrate the skin?
Not in this study, according to researchers in Japan. Continue reading For pain control, must the acupuncture needle penetrate the skin?
Magnetic acupuncture to reduce pain during bone marrow biopsy
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, in Baltimore, Maryland studied cancer patients during bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. Continue reading Magnetic acupuncture to reduce pain during bone marrow biopsy
Acupuncture to treat insomnia
In China, acupuncture is commonly used to treat insomnia.
Researchers from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Acupuncture to treat insomnia
Does acupuncture have a role during pregnancy?
Researches from the University of Western Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia reviewed the effectiveness of acupuncture during pregnancy and birthing. Continue reading Does acupuncture have a role during pregnancy?
Acupuncture for hot flashes in peri- and postmenopausal women
Researchers from Kyung Hee University, in Seoul, South Korea report “marked clinical improvement.” Continue reading Acupuncture for hot flashes in peri- and postmenopausal women
Acupuncture for hot flushes in prostate cancer
Prof. Ernst and colleagues have reviewed the effects of acupuncture as treatment for hot flushes in prostate cancer patients. Continue reading Acupuncture for hot flushes in prostate cancer
CAM treatments for irritable bowel syndrome
Several can be recommended as part of an evidence-based approach to treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to researchers from the University of Ottawa in Ontario. Continue reading CAM treatments for irritable bowel syndrome
Capsicum plaster to reduce pain after surgery
Capsicum plaster at classical Chinese acupoints is an alternative to acupuncture for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting, sore throat, and pain.
Researchers from Hanyang University Hospital in Seoul, Korea studied capsicum plaster at Hegu (LI 4) acupoints (photo) in patients after orthognathic surgery. Continue reading Capsicum plaster to reduce pain after surgery
A small analgesic effect with acupuncture
That’s the conclusion from reviewers at the Nordic Cochrane Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark.
But a flaw in the review raises doubt about the validity of their findings. Continue reading A small analgesic effect with acupuncture