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.
What Is Functional Medicine? 5 Questions Answered
Functional medicine is a broad approach, not a single profession or test panel. Five practical questions explain the visit, provider credentials, tests, evidence limits and costs.
Unlocking Wellness Through Naturopathic Medicine in Edmonton
Unlocking Wellness Through Naturopathic Medicine in Edmonton In the bustling city of Edmonton, where modern life's demands often take a toll on our health and well-being, the growing popularity of Naturopathic Medicine has emerged as a beacon of hope for those seeking holistic and personalized approaches to healing. This Read more ...
Acupuncture for Gastroparesis: Support Alongside Medical Care
Key TakeawaysCare can focus on symptom relief, maintaining nutrition and hydration, and finding the cause of symptoms.Gastroparesis is diagnosed through symptoms, testing that shows delayed stomach emptying and assessment for a blockage.GLP-1 medicines can slow stomach emptying; discuss persistent symptoms and medication decisions with the prescriber.Nutrition support, medical treatment and Read more ...
Acupuncture for Back Pain: What Research Says and What to Expect
Key TakeawaysResearch suggests acupuncture can provide modest improvement for some people with chronic low-back pain; results vary.Our treatment goal is manageable pain followed by sustained progress, using a planned series of visits, reassessment and maintenance when appropriate.Guidelines differ, and evidence for short-duration acute pain is less certain than for chronic Read more ...
Acupuncture for Allergies: Seasonal Rhinitis and Safety
Key TakeawaysEvidence is specific to seasonal allergic rhinitis and cannot be generalized to every allergy.One trial studied acupuncture alongside rescue cetirizine for seasonal allergic rhinitis; early group differences were absent at 16 weeks.Do not stop prescribed allergy medicines or replace emergency treatment.Food allergy and anaphylaxis require established diagnosis and urgent-response Read more ...