Acupuncture News and Research
Curious to know the latest oriental medicine trends and findings? Keep up to date with my blog postings focused on relevant acupuncture news and research.
Nutrition Over the Holidays – Balancing Feast & Health
The holidays are right around the corner! Holidays that for most are full of family and friends, a whole lot of comfort foods, baked goodies, and potentially partaking in a few more libations then usual.  Here are some tidbits to combat the nutritional challenge over the holidays. Like most people, we Read more ...
Oriental Medicine and Breech Presentations: The Important Role Acupuncture Can Play In Preventing a Caesarean Section.
Breech fetal presentation (where the position of the fetus is opposite how it would normally lie within the uterus) commonly occurs in pregnancies.   Left untreated a breech presentation may result in the delivery of the buttocks or a foot first, significantly increasing perinatal mortality risk and leading to a true medical emergency.  To avoid Read more ...
Acupuncture and women’s health: an overview of the role of acupuncture and its clinical management in women’s reproductive health
Citation: Cochrane, S., Smith, C. A., Possamai-Inesedy, A., & Bensoussan, A. (2014). Acupuncture and women’s health: an overview of the role of acupuncture and its clinical management in women’s reproductive health. International Journal of Women’s Health, 6, 313–325. doi:10.2147/IJWH.S38969 Background Acupuncture and other modalities of Chinese/East Asian medicine have been used to treat Read more ...
Essential Acupuncture Facts: An Ancient Art 2500 Years in the Making
 Essential Acupuncture Facts:  An Ancient Art 2500 Years in the Making Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese technique where fine needles are inserted in the body at certain specific points called acupoints which are capable of treating various physical and mental ailments.  Here are the essential facts everyone needs to Read more ...
Rates of PTSD in Firefighters
Rates of PTSD in Firefighters Original Source: Â https://ptsd.about.com/od/prevalence/a/Firefighters.htm Rates of PTSD in firefighters may be heightened more so than in other professions. See, many people will experience a potentially traumatic event at some point in their life. But just because you have experienced a traumatic event does not mean that Read more ...
15 Ways to Incorporate Acupuncture Into Your Life in 2015
15 Ways to Incorporate Acupuncture Into Your Life in 2015 Source: HuffingtonPost: 15 Ways to Incorporate Acupuncture Into Your Life in 2015 | Sara Calabro What are your hopes for this year? Want to feel healthier? Eat better? Get in shape? Try new things? Have better relationships? Me too! And I’m planning on Read more ...
Acupuncture for Menopausal Symptoms
Acupuncture for Menopausal Symptoms For women going through menopause, hot flashes can be one of the most uncomfortable symptoms. But a new study suggests that acupuncture may help to reduce the severity and frequency of hot flashes among menopausal women. The investigators found that women who underwent acupuncture experienced a Read more ...
The Comprehensive Guide to Acupuncture for Migraines: A Safe, Long-lasting, and Cost-Effective Treatment
Introduction: Why Choose Acupuncture for Migraines? Migraines aren't just severe headaches; they're a chronic issue that plagues millions worldwide. According to the Migraine Research Foundation, one in seven people globally grapple with this debilitating condition. The effects go beyond just physical pain; they also extend to emotional distress and Read more ...
The benefit of combined acupuncture & antidepressants for depression
Abstract Acupuncture, one of the most popular complementary therapies, is best known for its ability to provide pain relief. Accumulating evidence suggests that acupuncture may also be beneficial in depression, although its effectiveness remains uncertain in this condition. We conducted a meta-analysis of randomized trials in which the effects of Read more ...
Women’s Health: What Happens to Your Body When You Get Acupuncture?
When hair-thin stainless-steel needles are strategically placed into your skin at specific acupuncture points, they help balance out your qi, or energy center, leading to a calmer, healthier you. At least, that’s the traditional Eastern explanation. The modern scientific hypothesis? The pricks cause tiny sensations that activate your nervous system Read more ...