When traditional medicine hasn’t helped ease your migraine pain, many migraine patients are eager to explore other methods of treatment. Acupuncture was developed in ancient China, and involves piercing specific areas of the body with a needle to alleviate pain. According to the Chinese practice, there are 14 meridians along the body, and if there…
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These times are requiring new and different ways of working with our patients. Many acupuncturists are seeking ways of continuing patient care that support our national effort towards physical distancing. This has put Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine (TCM/ East Asian Medicine) into the spotlight. It is important to remember that, generally, Chinese herbal medicine is…
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Like most people right now, we would describe our current stress level as somewhere between devouring an entire tub of Nutella in one sitting and endlessly pacing around our apartment in day-four sweatpants. There’s no shame in it—the world is filled with unknowns, which are often more anxiety-inducing than cold, hard facts. However, the silver…
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Cervical cancer, with an estimated 600,000 new cases diagnosed worldwide annually, ranks second in women’s malignant diseases. Accounting for one-third of the world’s total annual new cases, 83.9% of cervical cancer in China accepted surgical treatment. The procedure is associated with significant perioperative morbidity, followed by some unavoidable complications. Bladder dysfunction (including sensory loss, incontinence,…
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Acupuncture is effective for shoulder pain relief. Two independent investigations find acupuncture effective for the alleviation of scapulohumeral periarthritis, which involves inflammation of the shoulder region (including the tendons, muscles, and bursa). Both investigations determined that acupuncture successfully improves shoulder function and reduces or eliminates pain. Panjin Central Hospital, researchers conclude that “acupuncture can significantly…
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Chinese herbal medicine is an effective measure for the treatment of mental disorders. Independent investigations find Chinese herbal medicine effective for the reduction of symptoms associated with a type of mental illness, termed Bai He disease within the traditional Chinese medicine system. Researchers note that Bai He disease directly correlates to the modern diagnostic term…
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Acupuncture demonstrates positive effects in supporting healthy weight reduction along with the alleviation of hunger sensations, fatigue, and abdominal distension. A widespread health concern, over 4 million people die annually due to complications caused by excess weight. A body mass index in excess of 25 is defined as overweight and greater than 30 is defined…
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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 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 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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