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10/28/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Electroacupuncture found to ease nausea and vomiting in ICU patients recovering from chemotherapy

Refractory vomiting is just one of many complications endured by patients confined to intensive care units (ICU) due to chemotherapy and other major medical treatments. But relief may be coming in the form of transcutaneous electroacupuncture (TEA) therapy that can alleviate the worst symptoms of persistent vomiting. Earlier studies have shown that TEA can reduce episodes of nausea […]

10/26/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Treating infertility with traditional Korean medicine

In many cases, infertility is treatable. According to a review published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, female infertility treatment programs employing traditional Korean medicine conducted by local governments in Korea can result in positive outcomes. Complementary and alternative treatment methods, such as acupuncture and moxibustion, have been used traditionally to cure infertility. […]

10/23/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Acupuncture has been clinically proven to reduce pain

People suffering from pain can find relief in acupuncture. A study published in the Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice found that undergoing acupuncture regularly can effectively relieve pain and improve the overall health status of pain patients. In the observational study, researchers from the Netherlands aimed to assess the effect of routine acupuncture treatment on […]

10/21/2018 / By Edsel Cook

A guide to treating bunions with alternative medicine

There is a fairly large chance you will develop a bunion in your foot at some point or another. If such a deformity is making your life miserable, an article in Homeopathic brings up alternative approaches of managing the pain caused by a bunion. Also called hallux valgus, a bunion is a bony outgrowth that […]

10/18/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

The healing effects of qi for mental health: Using acupuncture and TCM to treat emotional distress

Some of the best remedies for many physical health problems were inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM. With thousands of years of experience and wisdom backing it, the approach has long been a good source of safe yet effective treatments for a variety of ailments. Despite this, it still doesn’t quite get all the […]

10/15/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

The research is clear: Acupuncture reduces chronic pain better than drugs

When you feel pain, what do you do? If it’s minor, you might ignore it and hope it goes away on its own. If you’re still feeling it after some time has passed, perhaps you’ll alternate heat and ice or get some OTC pain pills. If it’s chronic pain, you might turn to physical therapy […]

10/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How effective is integrative medicine at treating anxiety? It works, say scientists

Anxiety disorders are an “invisible” illness that affects people from all over the globe. However, according to a study, integrative medicine can help treat these conditions. The study, which was published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, aimed to gauge how effective integrative medicine (IM) can be when used to manage anxiety disorders. The research team also […]

10/03/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Scientists confirm: You can use acupuncture to lower your blood pressure

High blood pressure affects millions worldwide and costs billions in the United States alone. Those afflicted with this condition typically regulate their hypertension through medication. Unfortunately, antihypertensive medicine has a wide range of side effects that include headaches, diarrhea, nausea, and lethargy, to name a few. If you’re one of the millions with high blood […]

09/30/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Science CONFIRMS the efficacy of acupuncture in helping stroke patients recover more quickly

Good news for stroke victims undergoing rehabilitation: Chinese researchers have reported that acupuncture could improve the recovery of stroke survivors. Their recent trial showed that the traditional treatment improved many functions that were disrupted by an acute ischemic stroke. There are millions of stroke survivors in China and around the world. Most of them did not get treatment […]

09/29/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Acupuncture is a useful and safe alternative treatment for cardiac arrhythmia

A systematic review of nine randomized controlled trials on the efficacy of conventional acupuncture (CA) for cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) revealed that this alternative treatment is a safe and natural way to improve heart health. These findings were published in the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine. A comprehensive search of nine medical databases including MEDLINE […]

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