Category: Acupuncture

Acupuncture Alleviates Rheumatoid Arthritis Swelling And Pain

Acupuncture Alleviates Rheumatoid Arthritis Swelling And Pain

Posted by | Oct 15, 2018 | , |

Acupuncture is an effective treatment modality for the the alleviation of rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers conclude that acupuncture alone or in combination with additional treatment modalities alleviates rheumatoid arthritis, restores bodily functions, and improves quality of life. [1] In a meta-analysis, the researchers note that acupuncture exerts its effective actions through several biological mechanisms. The acupuncture research indicates that acupuncture produces anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, and immune system regulatory actions.  Three acupuncture points were common across the research reviewed in the China Medical University and Tri-Service General Hospital meta-analysis. The researchers note that ST36 (Zusanli) was the most commonly tested acupoint in...

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Acupuncture Alleviates Neck Pain, Restores ROM

Acupuncture Alleviates Neck Pain, Restores ROM

Posted by | Oct 15, 2018 | , |

Acupuncture and herbs alleviate cervical spondylosis, a disorder caused by disc degeneration in the neck that results in pain and range of motion impairment. Hubei University of Medicine Dongfeng Hospital researchers conclude that acupuncture combined with herbs successfully relieves pain and regulates excess sympathetic nervous system outflows for patients with cervical spondylosis. [1] Other improvements were also observed, including reductions in dizziness, palpitations, and neck dysfunction.  Common presentations of cervical spondylosis are neck and shoulder pain, numbness, hypersensitivity, and impaired fine motor function of the arms. However, cervical spondylosis is also a cause of symptoms relating to spinal cord compression...

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Acupuncture Alleviates Depression And Benefits The Brain

Acupuncture Alleviates Depression And Benefits The Brain

Posted by | Oct 15, 2018 | , |

Acupuncture restores brain connectivity and benefits patients with major depression disorder (MDD). Utilizing functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), researchers at the Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine hospital document that acupuncture significantly increases the connectivity of the corticostriatum to other brain regions, an important brain circuit connection involved in rewards and motivation. In the same investigation, eight weeks of acupuncture treatments significantly decreased depression scores. Based on MRI results and clinical data, Guangzhou University researchers conclude that acupuncture regulates corticostriatal reward and motivation circuitry and improves patient outcomes for patients with depression. [1]  The investigation examined an integrative medicine approach...

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5 Ways Acupuncture Can Compliment Your Lifestyle

5 Ways Acupuncture Can Compliment Your Lifestyle

Posted by | Oct 15, 2018 | , |

1. Increase Circulation And Therefore Decreases Your Body’s Aches And Pains In the world we live in today we are mostly hunched over our computers, looking down at our iPhones or iPads, driving for hours (especially here in LA), sleeping on our sides or our belly’s and our body eventually starts screaming at us with pain. Do you know there is such a thing as text neck and 11 year olds are going to have hunchbacks soon….Acupuncture can help increase circulation and decrease inflammation, as well as stimulate opioids, which are your body’s natural painkillers, thus the body aches...

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