Acupuncture for refractory interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome
Uro Today: Study suggests that acupuncture therapy in female patients with refractory interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome appears to be an effective, useful, non-invasive treatment method.
Hope & Healing for HIV/AIDS Patients
Emperor’s College Develops Difference Makers
Study finds acupuncture lowers hypertension by activating natural opioids
From the Journal NATURE: Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have found that regular electroacupunture treatment can lower hypertension by increasing the release of a kind of opioid in the brainstem region that controls blood pressure.
Pain Experts Want Better Coverage for Alternative Therapies
Why are “insurance companies willing to approve a $1200 botulinum toxin injection to treat a migraine patient but refuse a $50 charge for acupuncture, even though the evidence for acupuncture in headaches
Paralyzed Dog Gets Acupuncture, is Now Learning to Walk Again
Dog may have never been able to walk again, but after receiving acupuncture is now in full recovery.
5 Surprising Beauty Benefits of Acupuncture
Vogue.com: Acupuncture can also be used to address specific, pesky cosmetic issues.
Waking Up At The Same Time Every Night? Traditional Chinese Medicine Explains What It Means And How To Fix It
Waking up at the same time every night? Traditional Chinese Medicine explains what it means and how to fix it!
Acupuncture is not just for humans
“We notice that if we miss a treatment, there’s a difference,” Kienle, a chemist who lives in Oakdale, said. “My husband was not a believer at first … and we missed an appointment, and he looked over and he said, ‘That was helping.’”
Could Ancient Remedies Hold the Answer to the Looming Antibiotics Crisis?
New York Times Magazine: One researcher thinks the drugs of the future might come from the past: botanical treatments long overlooked by Western medicine.
Acupuncture reduces hot flashes for half of women, study finds
Study shows that hot flashes – the bane of existence for many women during menopause – can be reduced in frequency by almost half for about 50 percent of women over eight weeks of acupuncture treatment.
NBC on NIH pain study
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt on the latest NIH pain study. Watch the video.
Acupressure can reduce post-treatment fatigue for breast cancer survivors, study finds
Researchers recommend that breast cancer survivors try acupressure at home.
An Expert on Chinese Medicine, but No New Age Healer
New York Times: For Dr. Unschuld, Chinese medicine is far more interesting as an allegory for China’s mental state.
Acupuncture Effective for Chronic Pain
PAINWEEK 2016, the largest US pain conference for frontline clinicians with an interest in pain management: Presentation by Dr. Richard Harris--"What we found is that there are many areas of the brain where acupuncture needling changed the opioid receptor binding...
Acupuncture Effective, Safe for Chronic Constipation
A randomized controlled trial published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has that found that acupuncture is effective in relieving constipation.
Veterinary Acupuncture
From Living Well Magazine: The original animal that we know of that was treated with acupuncture in China was the horse. Today acupuncture is practiced on horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, chinchillas, pigs, sheep, goats, cows, ducks, various birds, and even exotic mammals.
Yoga and Acupuncture Can Relieve Back Pain
SHAPE MAGAZINE: acupuncture and yoga ease back pain; acupuncture and tai chi lessen the pain of osteoarthritis.
Veterinarians think outside the box with acupuncture and other alternative equine therapies
Horse Talk: Alternative methods can be useful in maintaining top performance levels in the horse.
Harvard Health Publications: Using acupuncture for pain relief
“Differences between actual and sham acupuncture suggest that the effect of acupuncture is more than just placebo.”
NIH review finds acupuncture and other nondrug approaches effective for treatment of common pain conditions
Data from a review of U.S.-based clinical trials published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggest that some of the most popular complementary health approaches — such as yoga, tai chi, and acupuncture — appear to be effective tools for helping to manage common pain...
Acupuncture Seen to Relieve Pain in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Children with cerebral palsy and other disabilities can experience pain relief with individually adjusted acupuncture, and the approach could be a valuable non-toxic treatment option for their everyday pain management, according to…
Acupuncture helps keep patients in treatment
Studies show that including acupuncture in treatments for addiction, PTSD, stress, and psychological and emotional trauma can lead to demonstrably more effective treatment
Acupuncture may be viable option to manage pain in children with complex medical conditions
Study finds that a significant portion of children who have chronic care conditions – many of whom are already on numerous medications – might benefit from the use of acupuncture.
Effects of wet-cupping on blood pressure in hypertensive patients
A randomized controlled trial found wet-cupping to be and effective therapy for reducing systolic blood pressure in hypertensive patients for up to 4 weeks, without serious side effects.
Acupuncture vs IV morphine in the management of acute pain in the ER
A study published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine shows acupuncture to be more effective, faster in relieving pain, and with less adverse effects, than intravenous morphine.
Managing Pain Without Opioids:
Why You Should Consider Acupuncture
The United States is currently experiencing an addiction epidemic on levels unseen since the crack epidemic of the 1980s, and opioids are at the center of this crisis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nearly 2.5 million people across the country are currently addicted to heroin or opioid-based medications.
Acupuncturists – SOC – 29-1291
Standard Occupational Code for Acupuncturists! “Earning a distinct Standard Occupational Code for Acupuncturists is a milestone moment for the acupuncture and Oriental medicine profession. This event positions acupuncturists for a number of new opportunities.”
A Holistic Approach to Health Care Can Lower Costs and Improve Quality
Hospitals and Health Network Magazine: “We also believe that to accommodate true patient-centered care, the focus of our health care system must shift from only treating disease to also creating health and well-being.”
Cupping Takes Center Stage at Rio Olympics
At the start of the Rio Olympics, several members of Team USA, including swimmer Michael Phelps and gymnast Alex Naddour, arrived with cupping marks.
Traditional Asian Medicine And Acupuncture
Presented by C. Leslie Smith, MS, MA, MD at Integrate Chicago Conference, 2013.
The Tongue Is a Map of the Body in Chinese Medicine
Abnormalities found on the tongue map can give an acupuncturist clues to where a patient’s imbalances are located and how best they can be treated.
Acupuncture for Insomnia: A Doctor Explains
Acupuncture may not seem like an obvious choice to keep you from tossing and turning at night, but, there is strong clinical evidence that acupuncture can be an effective treatment for insomnia.
7 Benefits of Acupuncture for Seniors
Many believe acupuncture, and other alternative therapies, are the best kept secret in senior care. Read the article here: http://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/7-04-16-benefits-of-acupuncture-for-seniors/
Chronic opioid dependence use increases after surgery, researchers find
People who undergo various types of common surgeries are at an increased risk of becoming chronic users of opioid painkillers compared with other patients. Enter acupuncture!
Recovery Techniques for Athletes
Wall Street Journal: How athletes recover from wear and tear on their bodies has become nearly as important as how they train. Jill Wosmek, head athletic trainer for the USA Women’s Volleyball Team, who is based in Anaheim, Calif., uses a variety of nontraditional techniques to help promote healing in her athletes’ bodies including acupuncture.
Tongue Diagnosis
Chinese tongue diagnosis is an essential tool used by acupuncturists and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. Your tongue plays a unique role in understanding your body’s constitution; it is the only organ that is both interior and exterior.
Acupuncture Shown to Improve Quality of Life for Those with TBI-Related Headaches
A new study has found that acupuncture can significantly improve the quality of life for patients suffering from headaches due to a previous traumatic brain injury
Facial Acupuncture: The Beauty Trend That’s On Point
Our facial expressions are our personal signatures. They’re how others recognize us. Sometimes our inner dialogue shows up on our faces through habits that we sustain for the sake of “saving face” or holding it all together. This can come at the expense of our skin’s natural radiance.
Acupuncture for Craniotomy May Improve Analgesia,
According to a Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, the use of acupuncture for craniotomy may improve analgesia, reduce the required anesthetic
Efficacy of a single-formula acupuncture treatment for horses with palmar heel pain
Canadian Veterinary Journal: The small study showed that acupuncture seemed to relieve pain in some horses, but that there was no strong evidence to suggest that it alleviates pain in all affected horses, concluding that more research is needed.
AMA Weighs in on Dry Needling
Lost in all the talk about the AMA deciding to weigh in on gun violence in the United States was their call for a standard of practice for dry needling. “For patients’ safety, practitioners should meet standards required for acupuncturists and physicians.”
Group Acupuncture Improves Symptoms, Lowers Costs for Patients With Breast Cancer
“What we’re seeing is a great improvement in hot flashes, women who get more sleep and have smoother sleep cycles,”
Tai chi may be as good as physical therapy for arthritis-related knee pain
Published in the: Annals of Internal Medicine Preliminary studies had demonstrated that tai chi has clear benefits for people with osteoarthritis and is equally as effective as physical therapy.
The 20 Best Acupuncture Schools in the U.S.
From TheBestSchools.org
#1- Oregon College of Oriental Medicine
#2- Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
#3- New England School of Acupuncture
#4- American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
#5- AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine
Acupuncture on Horses
In horses (and zebras), acupuncture is used for a variety of scenarios, including: Treating musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders; Identifying and eliminating causes of poor performance and training resistance; and
New England Governors Converge in Boston to Address Opioid Epidemic
WNPR: New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan said patients need more non-medical options, like acupuncture or physical therapy, for treating pain
Study Evaluates Electroacupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Pain
Study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows electroacupuncture combined with nocturnal splinting has the potential to provide relief to patients with chronic mild to moderate discomfort from carpal tunnel syndrome compared to nighttime splinting alone.
Acupuncture for Military PTSD Found Effective
Acupuncture treatment for PTSD works by creating coherence. It redirects the blood flow from the limbic system to the prefrontal cortex. It balances the parasympathetic response, thus restoring coherence. It inhibits the amygdala, reduces
Science and the Healing Arts
“How do we take two parallel systems and bring them together?” asks Ian Coulter, a senior health policy researcher who holds the RAND/Samueli Institute Chair in Policy for Integrative Medicine. “That,” he added, “is the future.”
Acupuncture and 50 Triathlons in 50 days
How the Iron Cowboy Used Acupuncture to Fuel 50 Ironman Triathlons in 50 Days in 50 States. Read the article in
Acupuncture used in clinical settings reduced symptoms of menopause
Acupuncture treatments can reduce the number of hot flashes and night sweats associated with menopause by as much as 36 percent, according to researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Acupuncture Helps to Increase Insulin Sensitivity
From the journal Nutrition & Diabetes: obesity induces insulin resistance, the key etiologic defect of type 2 diabetes, Acupuncture helps increase insulin sensitivity.
Acupuncture May be Effective Alternative to Morphine for Dyspnea
Cancer Therapy Advisor: Acupuncture may be effective alternative to morphine in relieving dyspnea in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to a study published in the European Journal of Cancer. Read the article...
American Veterinary Medical Association denies petition to add acupuncture as a specialization
Members of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Board of Directors in April voted down a petition from veterinarians with the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture to have the AVMA recognize the
How Do Anesthesiologists View Acupuncture and Acupressure?
In a new study of anesthesia providers in the U.S., most report not having used or received any education in acupuncture or acupressure. However, the majority of those participants recognize the potential benefits of acupuncture on acute postoperative and chronic pain, and of both acupuncture and acupressure on reducing anxiety. About 75% of providers expressed interest in acupuncture/acupressure education.
Clinical Uses of Acupuncture: A review of an alternative medical treatment
Nurse Practitioner and Physician’s Assistants: Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) and treatments have received much attention and acclaim in the past years. Many patients and practitioners turn to CAM as alternatives to avoid side effects of drug therapies
Feature Documentary Film: The Professor: Tai Chi’s Journey West
Barry Strugatz on The Professor: Tai Chi’s Journey West
Poll Shows Canadians Want Alternative Medicine as Part of Health Care System
In an online survey of a representative national sample, three-in-five Canadians say they consider acupuncture (63%) and chiropractic manipulation (60%) as legitimate medicine and want them as part of the national healthcare system.
The Impact of Migraine on Life Quality and Family [Study]
The duration of a migraine is hours to days, often with the individual completely having to take to their bed. While there have been recent strides in helping people who suffer from chronic migraines, both by way of medications, including Botox and acupuncture, many continue to have refractory
Top Integrative Pain Researcher Urges End to Reductionist Dominance
“To reduce the impact of pain and the resultant suffering will require a transformation in how pain is perceived and judged both by people with pain and by the health care providers who help care for them.”
Individualized Acupuncture Protocols for Fibromyalgia Reduces Pain
Pain Medicine News: Spanish study confirms 2006 Mayo Clinic study, Individualized acupuncture treatment of fibromyalgia in primary care relieved patients’ pain and enhanced their quality of life for up to a year compared with
Endometriosis Research Investigates Acupuncture to Alleviate Pain
Endometriosis News: A new report reviews the evidence for acupuncture in the treatment of endometriosis-related pain. The paper, “Is acupuncture effective in the treatment of pain in endometriosis?“ appeared in
The Effectiveness of Individualized Acupuncture Protocols in the Treatment of Gulf War Illness: A Pragmatic Randomized Clinical Trial
From the journal PLOS ONE: Individualized acupuncture treatment of sufficient dose appears to offer significant relief of physical disability and pain for veterans with Gulf War Illness.
Chinese medicine plant secrets probed
The Chinese skullcap – also known as Huang-Qin – is traditionally used for fever, liver and lung problems. Scientists have discovered that the plant uses a special pathway to make chemicals with potential cancer-fighting properties.
Electroacupuncture promotes the recovery of motor neuron function in the anterior horn of the injured spinal cord
From the journal Neural Regeneration Research: Acupuncture has been shown to lessen the inflammatory reaction after acute spinal cord injury and reduce secondary injury.
Integrative Medicine in the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs: Cautious Steps Forward
Integrative medicine (IM) is coming of age in the U.S. military, with the first example of widespread implementation of an IM technique being the popular use of acupuncture to treat pain in combat settings.
Randomized, Controlled Trial of Acupuncture for Fatigue in Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers found that real acupuncture offered no greater benefit than sham treatments in patients with Parkinson’s-related fatigue. Still, patients noted improvements in mood, sleep, and quality of life.
NCCIH Requests Comments on its Draft Strategic Plan
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) is working to update its strategic plan. The new strategic plan will set the stage for NCCIH’s research priority setting over
Acupuncture may ease hot flashes in women with breast cancer
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology suggests that Acupuncture may ease hot flashes in women with breast cancer. Read the abstract and an article…
Britain’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence…
…says “nope” to acupuncture for lower back pain.
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The 10 Best Acupuncture Schools in the U.S.
#1- Oregon College of Oriental Medicine
#2- Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
#3- New England School of Acupuncture
#4- AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine
Acupuncture May Relieve Depression
Patients eager for non-drug options for treating depression may benefit from adding acupuncture to their counseling.
C.D.C. Painkiller Guidelines Aim to Reduce Addiction Risk
New York Times: In an effort to curb what many consider the worst public health drug crisis in decades, the federal government on Tuesday, 3/15/2016, published the first national standards for prescription painkillers.
Cancer-Related Fatigue and How Integrative Therapies Can Help
Fatigue is the most common side effect of cancer treatment according to researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center, 60 to 90 percent of patients experience it. They suggest that acupuncture is one way to help. Read the whole article over on the Huffington Post...