Acupuncture Blogs
Psycho-Emotional Treatment of Stress and Anxiety Disorder in TCM: A Case Study
This case study demonstrates not only a very successful traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment result for stress reaction
Read MoreCaffeine, Acupuncture and Pain
Does caffeine consumption reduce the efficacy of acupuncture analgesia? What does the current research state?
Read MoreUnveiling the Path to a Good Death
Working with chronically ill patients entails acknowledging the reality that not all patients will survive their diagnosis.
Read MoreOhio Health Network Using Acupuncture for Long COVID
Cleveland, Ohio-based University Hospitals features an integrative health network that is utilizing acupuncture
Read MoreDistress and the Human Heart-Mind: The Other Pandemic
The past decade has been marked by many powerful events, natural disasters, an unprecedented humanitarian
Read MoreAcupuncture: Essential for Knee Arthritis
Arthritis is no laughing matter, as evidenced by its prevalence in the U.S. population alone. According to the CDC
Read MoreAcupuncture and Alzheimer’s Disease
When a new patient walks in the door, how many of us think, I have the honor and privilege of taking care of this patient
Read MoreEffects of Acupuncture on In Vitro Fertilization Outcomes
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an option for couples unable to have a child in the conventional fashion
Read MoreAcupuncture for Women With Overactive Bladder
The most common symptom of an overactive bladder is a sudden, uncontrolled need or urge to urinate
Read MoreAcupuncture treatment is associated with a decreased risk of developing stroke in patients with depression: A propensity-score matched cohort study
Depression had a significantly increased risk of stroke. Some patients with depression seek acupuncture treatment.
Read MoreAcupuncture for palliative cancer pain management: systematic review
Pain is one of the most common and problematic symptoms encountered by patients with cancer. Due to the multifactorial aetiology
Read MoreEfficacy and Underlying Mechanism of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review of Animal Studies
Acupuncture is a nonpharmacological intervention that can be useful in the clinical management of posttraumatic
Read MoreIs Acupuncture Safe and Effective Treatment for Migraine? A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Migraine is a debilitating condition that places a substantial economic burden on society and seriously affects patients'
Read MoreTraditional Chinese medicine for neck pain and low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Neck pain (NP) and low back pain (LBP) are common symptoms bothering people in daily life. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)
Read MoreAcupuncture for Erectile Dysfunction: A Systematic Review
Acupuncture is increasingly used to treat patients with erectile dysfunction (ED), and our systematic review aimed to evaluate
Read MoreAcupuncture Treatment for Emotional Problems in Women with Infertility: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in treating
Read MoreGrey matter abnormalities in major depressive disorder patients with suicide attempts: A systematic review of age-specific differences
Previous studies have reported alterations in brain structure in major depressive disorder (MDD) patients with suicide attempts.
Read MoreAcupuncture for the Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Neuropathy and its associated pain pose great therapeutic challenges. While there has been a recent surge in acupuncture use and research
Read MoreAcupuncture Therapy for Functional Effects and Quality of Life in COPD Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture therapy (AT) for improving functional effects and quality of life in COPD patients.
Read MoreAcupuncture therapies for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review of randomized, controlled trials
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality and is projected to be the third leading
Read MoreSafety and efficacy of acupuncture for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review protocol
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common chronic respiratory disease with increasing morbidity and mortality
Read MoreAcupuncture and Cancer Survivorship: The Missing Piece
Earlier diagnosis and improved treatment mean more people are surviving longer after a cancer diagnosis.
Read MoreWhy Parkinson’s Patients Need Acupuncture
Poor sleep quality is common among Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients, with potential causative factors including chemical changes in the brain that disrupt sleep-wake cycles; PD medications that negatively affect the ability to fall or stay asleep; and mental-health challenges from living with the disease itself.
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