Acupuncture could be solution to pain problem
As a member of the physical medicine and rehabilitation team at UC (University of Cincinnati) Health, Jessica Colyer, MD, has the latest in medical technology available to her. But she sometimes calls upon the ancient healing practice of acupuncture to relieve her patients' pain.
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How Chinese Acupuncture Works?
We have a lot to thank the ancient Chinese in terms of health treatments. Their health contributions to the modern world span in different ways and a lot have benefited from their efforts. One specific treatment to take note of is the Chinese acupuncture which many undergo even until today.
Alternative Medicine Zone |
Acupuncture Aides In Diminishing Symptoms Of Certain Cancers
Past studies have demonstrated acupuncture can help maintain numerous symptoms and side effects such as pain, fatigue and nausea linked to an assortment of cancers and their perspective treatments.
All Voices |
Couples increasingly seeking out alternative infertility treatments such as acupuncture
Alternative fertility treatments are becoming increasingly popular among certain segments of the U.S. population, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of California-San Francisco and published in the journal Fertility and Sterility.
Natural News |
Acupuncture as an alternative treatment for sciatica
Acupuncture, a central role of traditional Chinese medicine embodies a preventative measure that dates back as far as the period of Sun Si Miao. He is well-known among the founders because of his role within the establishment of acupuncture in Eastern medicine. He firmly believed that it is necessary to eat nutritious foods and physical activity to attain balance and excellent health.
Helium |
Acupuncturist Communication Style May Influence Pain, Satisfaction Levels in Osteoarthritis
An acupuncturist's communication style may influence the patients' level of pain reduction and satisfaction, although no benefit was observed for traditional Chinese acupuncture (TCA) compared with sham acupuncture in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, a new study has found.
Medscape |
Turn To Natural Therapies To Treat Your Ailments Naturally
It is common, in these modern times, how people search for everything natural that can go well with their daily lifestyle as a human being. The awareness of natural concepts has been a growing demand by millions worldwide. People have flocked to everything natural including food, lifestyle, home living, and even natural therapies.
Alternative Medicine Zone |
3 Major Types Of Holistic Healing
Millions of people go through different types of medical procedures to help cure their physical and emotional illnesses. Although it is true that there are multiple ways to address the needs for different ailments, there are quite a few who undergo treatments from holistic healing.
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Heart failure breakthrough: placebo controlled study shows major improvement with acupuncture
Heart failure is a progressive condition marked by a worsening of the heart's ability to pump enough blood to supply the body's needs. It is most often caused by a heart attack, years of high blood pressure or other injuries to the cardiovascular system and kills about 250,000 people in the U.S. each year, according to the Heart Failure Society of America. One of the most debilitating results of heart failure is shortness of breath and severe fatigue with exercise.
Natural News |
Contralateral acupuncture versus ipsilateral acupuncture in the rehabilitation of post-stroke hemiplegic patients
Contralateral acupuncture (CAT) involves inserting needles in the meridian on the side opposite the disease location and is often used in post-stroke rehabilitation. The aim of this systematic review is to summarize and critically evaluate the evidence for and against the effectiveness of CAT for post-stroke rehabilitation as compared to ipsilateral acupuncture (IAT).
BioMed Central |
Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain Reviewed
Recent evidence and management principles concerning the use of acupuncture for chronic low back pain are reviewed in an article published in the July 29 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. "Acupuncture is a therapeutic intervention characterized by the insertion of fine, solid metallic needles into or through the skin at specific sites," write Brian M. Berman, MD, from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, and colleagues.
Medscape |
Top 3 Benefits Of Acupuncture Treatment
Acupuncture treatment is one of the world’s oldest methods to treat people. It is a traditional procedure which has originated from the Chinese medical practices. Basically, the method of the acupuncture treatment involves the insertion of tiny needles to specific areas of the body to relieve it from energy imbalances and blockages.
Alternative Medicine Zone |
The Proven Way to Relieve Your CFS and Fibromyalgia Pain
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia are two conditions that, for a long time, were thought to be “in your head.” The people who suffer from these conditions, however, can tell you that’s simply NOT the case – not in the least. In fact, the pain from these two conditions can be so debilitating that the consequences are far from benign. The good news is that researchers are finding more and more out about CFS and Fibromyalgia, including how to address the symptoms and pain.
Insiders Health |
Alternative Therapies Give Immense Relief From Back Pain
Anyone who has had recurring, chronic aches and pains knows how difficult the pain is to live with and also how very difficult it is to get rid of it. However, a new study has shown that alternative treatments are of immense benefit for back pain.
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Acupuncture may help exercise tolerance
German cardiologists suggest acupuncture improves exercise tolerance in heart failure patients. Researchers at Heidelberg University Hospital in Germany found acupuncture patients could cover a greater distance while walking in the time allowed -- compared to placebo patients. The acupuncture patients recovered more quickly and tended to feel subjectively less exhausted.
U.P.I. |
Alternative medicine therapies for menopause
Are you experiencing horrible bloat, swelling in your hands and feet to the point where you’ve had to buy a larger pair of shoes or gloves? Perhaps you’re having difficulty falling asleep or waking up in the middle of the night, wringing wet with sweat, even in the middle of winter? Maybe you can’t recall where you left your car keys or forget where you are parked while at the office or a store? Are you irritable these days, easily frustrated by the smallest things? All of these could be signs of “Peri” or full blown Menopause.
Helium |
Majority of respondents receiving CAM therapy for back pain report great benefit: Study
A recent study, "Perceived Benefit of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for Back Pain" (Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, May - June 2010, Vol. 23 No.3), found the majority of respondents receiving CAM for back pain reported great benefit from the various treatments. Overall, 60 percent of those surveyed who had at least one CAM therapy in the last 12 months found remarkable relief using the top six CAM modalities; chiropractic care, massage, yoga/tai chi/qi Cong, acupuncture, herbal therapies, and relaxation techniques - with chiropractic care the most popular choice.
The Medical News |
Acupuncture Improves Exercise Tolerance in Heart Patients, German Study Finds
Acupuncture can improve exercise tolerance in patients suffering from chronic heart failure, according to new research from Germany. The finding comes from a clinical pilot study by the team headed by Dr. Johannes Backs, physician and study director at the Department of Internal Medicine III of Heidelberg University Hospital. The needles do not increase the heart's pump function, but they seem to have an influence on skeletal muscle strength and thus can increase the walk distance that heart patients can cover.
Science Daily |
Laser Acupuncture: The New Miracle Healing Method
You may have heard of acupuncture, and perhaps even tried it as a healing method for everything from poor sleep to digestive distress. But now there’s a new treatment available that combines the traditional practice of acupuncture with state of the art medical technology: laser acupuncture.
Insiders Health |
Naturopathic Medicine – The Natural Way To Treat Ailments
Naturopathic medicine is an alternative approach to treating different ailments in the body. Just as same as with the conventional medicinal methods, the naturopathic medicine still includes the processes of diagnosis, treatment and therapies. Furthermore, this kind of medicine also has a set of different preventive methods which people can exercise to protect themselves from future illnesses.
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