Acupuncture Painkilling Effects For Sinus Surgery​​

By Bonafide Acupuncture | December 10, 2020
A person's hand with an acupuncture needle on it, targeting sinus pressure for relief.

Acupuncture exerts anesthetic effects and reduces requirements for anesthetic drug use during endoscopic sinus surgery. Researchers from the Shuguang Affiliated Hospital (Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine) combined acupuncture with general anesthesia. Patients receiving both general anesthesia and acupuncture in a combined treatment protocol had superior patient outcomes compared with patients receiving only anesthetic drugs.…

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Acupuncture Chemotherapy Neuropathy Relief

By Bonafide Acupuncture | December 3, 2020
An acupuncture needle being placed on a person's arm to alleviate neuropathy.

Acupuncture alleviates neuropathic symptoms due to chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in breast cancer survivors. A randomized-controlled trial was conducted at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Boston, Massachusetts). The results demonstrate that an 8-week intensive acupuncture protocol (18 sessions) greatly reduces pain intensity levels, pain interference, and average pain levels. The results also show significant improvements in…

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Acupuncture For COVID-19 Loss Of Smell And Taste

By Bonafide Acupuncture | November 26, 2020
A man's face is shown with different facial muscles, displaying a range of expressions.

Acupuncture demonstrates clinical efficacy for post-viral recovery from the loss of the sense of smell. COVID-19 (coronavirus) patients often experience diminished olfaction, with a median return of the senses of taste and smell within eight days. However, long-term impacts on both gustation (tasting) and olfaction have been reported in COVID-19 cases. Research on acupuncture’s ability…

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Acupuncture Ups Melatonin And Improves Sleep Finding

By Bonafide Acupuncture | November 15, 2020
Deep tissue massage for neck stiffness

Acupuncture has been found effective for the alleviation of insomnia in modern research. Several investigations make important clinical findings. The first piece of research covered in this article finds acupuncture superior to placebo controls. The second study finds acupuncture effective for improving sleep, reducing anxiety, and increasing neurohormonal endogenous secretions of melatonin. Acupuncture was found…

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Benefits of Acupuncture

By Bonafide Acupuncture | November 12, 2020
A woman receiving acupuncture treatment.

Most people ask “You can have Acupuncture for your illness?” or “Oh, my god. Is it painful with the needles?”. This is one of the common conversations had when someone is asked to perform acupuncture for treatment. In general, people fear that inserting the acupuncture needle is painful without knowing the benefit of acupuncture. The…

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Yoga and Acupuncture

By Bonafide Acupuncture | July 31, 2020
A woman is practicing yoga on the beach at sunset.

Modern lifestyle puts extreme strains on our mind and body. To keep our mind and body healthy, we look back to those ancient healing arts and holistic approaches. Yoga, a practice dating back over 2,000 years to ancient India focuses on the integration of the mind, body, and spirit through the practice of physical movements,…

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Origin of Licorice in Chinese Medicine

By Bonafide Acupuncture | July 24, 2020
A group of licorice sticks on a blue background.

Extended Version – The Fascinating History of Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, Licorice Root) in Chinese Medicine Gan Cao, commonly known as licorice root, holds a significant place in the universe of Classical Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, with a history that spans centuries. This versatile herb is revered for its diverse effects on the human body,…

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Having Insomnia? Waking up in the middle of night?

By Bonafide Acupuncture | May 14, 2020
A mesmerizing yin yang wheel showcasing various forms of yin yang, including one inspired by the concept of insomnia.

Insomnia is a common problem. Ever wonder why you are waking in the middle of the night? This Chinese medicine clock shows the optimal times of each organ and its function. The ideal time for sleep is between 10pm to 3am. There different stages of sleep. Between 1-3am is the livers’ time to clean and…

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Ankle Injury Case study

By Bonafide Acupuncture | May 14, 2020
A chelsea player suffering from an ankle injury.

IntroductionAnkle injury is thought to be only a sports injury, but simply walking on an uneven surface can cause this. Unlike most injuries a high ankle sprain can cause a person to be in recovery for a longer period of time due to the anatomy. The ankle injury is considered the worst injury due to…

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5 Alternative Treatments and Home Remedies for Psoriasis

By Bonafide Acupuncture | May 14, 2020
A person pointing at a psoriasis spot on their arm.

People with psoriasis, suffering from painful symptoms like inflamed, flaking and red skin is not pleasant. The chronic skin condition is due to an overactive immune system that can be triggered by a number of internal and external factors. Many Western treatments include steroid creams and oral medications that come with a slew of unwanted…

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