A new study has found that acupuncture is effective as a pain reliever among ER patients. Lead investigator of the study, Marc Cohen, explained, “While acupuncture is widely used by practitioners in community settings for treating pain, it is rarely used in hospital emergency departments.”
This study is being considered the world’s largest randomized, controlled trial in the ER for acupuncture. It included 528 people.
Find out more in the link below:
https://www.belmarrahealth.com/acupuncture-effective-pain-reliever-er-patients/
BELMARRAHEALTH.COM
Acupuncture is effective pain reliever for ER patients
What is Acupuncture?
If you've ever suffered from any physical or mental ailment, you understand the frustration that comes in failing to find relief through conventionally recommended methods. Somewhere along the lines, chronic pain sufferers, chemotherapy patients, and a score of others seeking relief from anxiety, depression, and stress have rediscovered the ancient practice of acupuncture. After 2500 years, acupuncture is finally sliding into the spotlight to receive the credit it so desperately deserves.
Today's chronic pain sufferers seem more willing than ever to delve into the world of alternative medicine. Upon first visit, new patients can expect to sit or lie down while slender needles are appropriately placed in coordinating locations on the body. Depending on your ailment, treatment may stimulate local acupoints or acupoints in an area with no obvious connection to your complaint. While it may sound a bit intimidating, needle insertion is practically painless; some patients even fall asleep during treatment. Why, then, would such a simple, noninvasive procedure be surrounded by such controversy?
The Placebo Effect
Before its recent surge of popularity, acupuncture wasn't considered a legitimate treatment within the medical community but, instead, a placebo effect with no real medical benefits. Now, as more physicians, dentists, and surgeons take notice to the undeniable benefits of acupuncture, the demand for clinical research has increased.
In 2012, an extensive study was conducted which was widely known to be "the most rigorous and detailed analysis of the treatment to date." Over nearly six years, a global team of research scientists conducted a detailed analysis of earlier research including data from nearly 18,000 patients.
To rule out the placebo effect, the results of acupuncture were compared against traditional medicine as well as sham acupuncture treatments. Unbeknownst to the patient, sham treatments employ retractable needles which are not actually inserted into the skin during treatment. The study concluded that acupuncture is an effective treatment for migraines, arthritis, and other forms of chronic pain; furthermore, the study found a significant difference between true and sham acupuncture indicating that acupuncture is more than a placebo.
Dr. Andrew J. Vickers was the lead author of the study and serves as attending research methodologist at world renowned hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. "We think there's firm evidence supporting acupuncture for the treatment of chronic pain," said Vickers in an interview with the New York Times. It seems that Vickers' study concluded what an estimated 3 million American adults receiving acupuncture treatment each year already knew: Acupuncture is an effective form of treatment- especially when it comes to those facing chronic pain.
Why now?
As the medical community continues to adopt alternative therapies as complementary parts of their practices, patients who may have never considered acupuncture are being introduced to its health benefits. With research advancements and support from the medical community, insurance companies are beginning to recognize acupuncture as an insurable treatment option. This development in insurance coverage paired with an influx of of sliding-scale group clinics have made affordable acupuncture available to a larger population.
From a mystic Chinese tradition to a treatment mired in the placebo effect, it seems that acupuncture is finally being applauded as a legitimate and effective form of treatment. "This has been a controversial subject for a long time," said Vickers. "But when you try to answer the question the right way, as we did, you get very clear answers."
Sources:
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/11/acupuncture-provides-true-pain-relief-in-study/?_r=0
http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/acupuncture-goes-mainstream
http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1357513
WELL.BLOGS.NYTIMES.COM
Acupuncture Provides True Pain Relief in Study
Chinese Medicine Demystified: How Acupuncture Works
Recently named as one of the 100 "most influential people in health and fitness" by Greatist, Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac demystifies acupuncture in his six-part blog series. While you're welcome to read them all, we think Part IV is the most convincing. Kresser explains how acupuncture works from a western, scientific perspective with a focus on the proven benefits of the treatment.
Find out more in the link below:
http://bit.ly/363zoWe
CHRISKRESSER.COM
Chinese Medicine Demystified - How Acupuncture Works
Is Acupuncture a Deception?
Find out more in the link as follows:
http://bit.ly/2P9HrdN
Jingduan Yang, M.D., FAPA is uniquely qualified: he's a respected physician, board-certified psychiatrist, and highly-skilled acupuncturist. Motivated by his family's rich history in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the fourth-generation practitioner founded the TAO Institute of Mind & Body Medicine where he currently functions as Managing Director. In his 2013 article for the Huffington Post, he presents his case for the effectiveness of acupuncture by sourcing studies conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the World Health Organization (WHO), and The American Medical Association Journal of Internal Medicine (JAMA). Confronting non-believers head on he states, "Overall, it is non-scientific behavior to ignore the clinical and scientific value of acupuncture. And, it is irresponsible, unethical and unprofessional for someone who lacks training and knowledge to misinform and mislead the general public in this very specialized medical area."
HUFFPOST.COM
Is Acupuncture a Deception?
Think Acupuncture's A Hoax? Think Again
A regular contributor to CNET, Elizabeth Armstrong Moore is a freelance journalist in Portland, Oregon. In her intriguing piece for the technology news-giant, she elaborates on how one journal uncovered the secret behind the ancient Chinese treatment. Published in 2010 by Nature Neuroscience, the study found that adenosine- well known for its anti-inflammatory properties- is responsible for the positive results consistently reported by acupuncture patients. In fact, reports Moore, "the level of adenosine in the tissue near the needles was 24 times greater than before the treatment."
Find out more in the link below:
https://cnet.co/35ViqZS
CNET.COM
Think acupuncture's a hoax? Think again
Chinese Medicine Demystified: How Acupuncture Works
Recently named as one of the 100 "most influential people in health and fitness" by Greatist, Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac demystifies acupuncture in his six-part blog series. While you're welcome to read them all, we think Part IV is the most convincing. Kresser explains how acupuncture works from a western, scientific perspective with a focus on the proven benefits of the treatment.
Find out more in the link below:
http://bit.ly/363zoWe
CHRISKRESSER.COM
Chinese Medicine Demystified - How Acupuncture Works
The Medical Perspective Of Cupping Therapy: Effects And Mechanisms Of Action
Cupping Therapy (CT) is an ancient method and currently used in the treatment of a broad range of medical conditions. Nonetheless the mechanism of action of (CT) is not fully understood. This review aimed to identify possible mechanisms of action of (CT) from modern medicine perspective and offer possible explanations of its effects. English literature in PubMed, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar was searched using key words. Only 223 articles identified, 149 records screened, and 74 articles excluded for irrelevancy. Only 75 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility, included studies in this review were 64. Six theories have been suggested to explain the effects produced by cupping therapy. Pain reduction and changes in biomechanical properties of the skin could be explained by "Pain-Gate Theory", "Diffuse Noxious Inhibitory Controls" and "Reflex zone theory". Muscle relaxation, changes in local tissue structures and increase in blood circulation might be explained by "Nitric Oxide theory". Immunological effects and hormonal adjustments might be attributed to "Activation of immune system theory". Releasing of toxins and removal of wastes and heavy metals might be explained by "Blood Detoxification Theory". These theories may overlap or work interchangeably to produce various therapeutic effects in specific ailments and diseases. Apparently, no single theory exists to explain the whole effects of cupping. Further researches are needed to support or refute the aforesaid theories, and also develop innovative conceptualizations of (CT) in future.
Find out more in the link below:
http://bit.ly/2Pi0iDV
NCBI.NLM.NIH.GOV
The medical perspective of cupping therapy: Effects and mechanisms of action
Think Acupuncture's A Hoax? Think Again
A regular contributor to CNET, Elizabeth Armstrong Moore is a freelance journalist in Portland, Oregon. In her intriguing piece for the technology news-giant, she elaborates on how one journal uncovered the secret behind the ancient Chinese treatment. Published in 2010 by Nature Neuroscience, the study found that adenosine- well known for its anti-inflammatory properties- is responsible for the positive results consistently reported by acupuncture patients. In fact, reports Moore, "the level of adenosine in the tissue near the needles was 24 times greater than before the treatment."
Find out more in the link below:
https://cnet.co/35ViqZS
CNET.COM
Think acupuncture's a hoax? Think again
How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater
Mel Hopper Koppelman works as a practitioner of Integrative Medicine while maintaining one of the best holistic wellness blogs you'll ever come across. Her forthright demeanor and conversational tone uncover a deeper fundamental divide between science and conventional medicine. In her must-read blog, "How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater," Koppelman gets to the bottom of some tremendously provocative subjects: the placebo effect, death by acupuncture, and the controversy around uncovering "scientific evidence" through biomedical research funded by the pharmaceutical industry.
Check out the link below:
http://bit.ly/31ERP05
ABETTERWAYTOHEALTH.COM
How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater - A Better Way To Health
Is Acupuncture a Deception?
Find out more in the link as follows:
http://bit.ly/2P9HrdN
Jingduan Yang, M.D., FAPA is uniquely qualified: he's a respected physician, board-certified psychiatrist, and highly-skilled acupuncturist. Motivated by his family's rich history in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the fourth-generation practitioner founded the TAO Institute of Mind & Body Medicine where he currently functions as Managing Director. In his 2013 article for the Huffington Post, he presents his case for the effectiveness of acupuncture by sourcing studies conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the World Health Organization (WHO), and The American Medical Association Journal of Internal Medicine (JAMA). Confronting non-believers head on he states, "Overall, it is non-scientific behavior to ignore the clinical and scientific value of acupuncture. And, it is irresponsible, unethical and unprofessional for someone who lacks training and knowledge to misinform and mislead the general public in this very specialized medical area."
HUFFPOST.COM
Is Acupuncture a Deception?
How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater
Mel Hopper Koppelman works as a practitioner of Integrative Medicine while maintaining one of the best holistic wellness blogs you'll ever come across. Her forthright demeanor and conversational tone uncover a deeper fundamental divide between science and conventional medicine. In her must-read blog, "How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater," Koppelman gets to the bottom of some tremendously provocative subjects: the placebo effect, death by acupuncture, and the controversy around uncovering "scientific evidence" through biomedical research funded by the pharmaceutical industry.
Check out the link below:
http://bit.ly/31ERP05
ABETTERWAYTOHEALTH.COM
How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater - A Better Way To Health
What is Acupuncture?
If you've ever suffered from any physical or mental ailment, you understand the frustration that comes in failing to find relief through conventionally recommended methods. Somewhere along the lines, chronic pain sufferers, chemotherapy patients, and a score of others seeking relief from anxiety, depression, and stress have rediscovered the ancient practice of acupuncture. After 2500 years, acupuncture is finally sliding into the spotlight to receive the credit it so desperately deserves.
Today's chronic pain sufferers seem more willing than ever to delve into the world of alternative medicine. Upon first visit, new patients can expect to sit or lie down while slender needles are appropriately placed in coordinating locations on the body. Depending on your ailment, treatment may stimulate local acupoints or acupoints in an area with no obvious connection to your complaint. While it may sound a bit intimidating, needle insertion is practically painless; some patients even fall asleep during treatment. Why, then, would such a simple, noninvasive procedure be surrounded by such controversy?
The Placebo Effect
Before its recent surge of popularity, acupuncture wasn't considered a legitimate treatment within the medical community but, instead, a placebo effect with no real medical benefits. Now, as more physicians, dentists, and surgeons take notice to the undeniable benefits of acupuncture, the demand for clinical research has increased.
In 2012, an extensive study was conducted which was widely known to be "the most rigorous and detailed analysis of the treatment to date." Over nearly six years, a global team of research scientists conducted a detailed analysis of earlier research including data from nearly 18,000 patients.
To rule out the placebo effect, the results of acupuncture were compared against traditional medicine as well as sham acupuncture treatments. Unbeknownst to the patient, sham treatments employ retractable needles which are not actually inserted into the skin during treatment. The study concluded that acupuncture is an effective treatment for migraines, arthritis, and other forms of chronic pain; furthermore, the study found a significant difference between true and sham acupuncture indicating that acupuncture is more than a placebo.
Dr. Andrew J. Vickers was the lead author of the study and serves as attending research methodologist at world renowned hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. "We think there's firm evidence supporting acupuncture for the treatment of chronic pain," said Vickers in an interview with the New York Times. It seems that Vickers' study concluded what an estimated 3 million American adults receiving acupuncture treatment each year already knew: Acupuncture is an effective form of treatment- especially when it comes to those facing chronic pain.
Why now?
As the medical community continues to adopt alternative therapies as complementary parts of their practices, patients who may have never considered acupuncture are being introduced to its health benefits. With research advancements and support from the medical community, insurance companies are beginning to recognize acupuncture as an insurable treatment option. This development in insurance coverage paired with an influx of of sliding-scale group clinics have made affordable acupuncture available to a larger population.
From a mystic Chinese tradition to a treatment mired in the placebo effect, it seems that acupuncture is finally being applauded as a legitimate and effective form of treatment. "This has been a controversial subject for a long time," said Vickers. "But when you try to answer the question the right way, as we did, you get very clear answers."
Sources:
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/11/acupuncture-provides-true-pain-relief-in-study/?_r=0
http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/acupuncture-goes-mainstream
http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1357513
WELL.BLOGS.NYTIMES.COM
Acupuncture Provides True Pain Relief in Study
Is Acupuncture a Deception?
Find out more in the link as follows:
http://bit.ly/2P9HrdN
Jingduan Yang, M.D., FAPA is uniquely qualified: he's a respected physician, board-certified psychiatrist, and highly-skilled acupuncturist. Motivated by his family's rich history in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the fourth-generation practitioner founded the TAO Institute of Mind & Body Medicine where he currently functions as Managing Director. In his 2013 article for the Huffington Post, he presents his case for the effectiveness of acupuncture by sourcing studies conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the World Health Organization (WHO), and The American Medical Association Journal of Internal Medicine (JAMA). Confronting non-believers head on he states, "Overall, it is non-scientific behavior to ignore the clinical and scientific value of acupuncture. And, it is irresponsible, unethical and unprofessional for someone who lacks training and knowledge to misinform and mislead the general public in this very specialized medical area."
HUFFPOST.COM
Is Acupuncture a Deception?
Chinese Medicine Demystified: How Acupuncture Works
Recently named as one of the 100 "most influential people in health and fitness" by Greatist, Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac demystifies acupuncture in his six-part blog series. While you're welcome to read them all, we think Part IV is the most convincing. Kresser explains how acupuncture works from a western, scientific perspective with a focus on the proven benefits of the treatment.
Find out more in the link below:
http://bit.ly/363zoWe
CHRISKRESSER.COM
Chinese Medicine Demystified - How Acupuncture Works
Think Acupuncture's A Hoax? Think Again
A regular contributor to CNET, Elizabeth Armstrong Moore is a freelance journalist in Portland, Oregon. In her intriguing piece for the technology news-giant, she elaborates on how one journal uncovered the secret behind the ancient Chinese treatment. Published in 2010 by Nature Neuroscience, the study found that adenosine- well known for its anti-inflammatory properties- is responsible for the positive results consistently reported by acupuncture patients. In fact, reports Moore, "the level of adenosine in the tissue near the needles was 24 times greater than before the treatment."
Find out more in the link below:
https://cnet.co/35ViqZS
CNET.COM
Think acupuncture's a hoax? Think again
The Medical Perspective Of Cupping Therapy: Effects And Mechanisms Of Action
Cupping Therapy (CT) is an ancient method and currently used in the treatment of a broad range of medical conditions. Nonetheless the mechanism of action of (CT) is not fully understood. This review aimed to identify possible mechanisms of action of (CT) from modern medicine perspective and offer possible explanations of its effects. English literature in PubMed, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar was searched using key words. Only 223 articles identified, 149 records screened, and 74 articles excluded for irrelevancy. Only 75 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility, included studies in this review were 64. Six theories have been suggested to explain the effects produced by cupping therapy. Pain reduction and changes in biomechanical properties of the skin could be explained by "Pain-Gate Theory", "Diffuse Noxious Inhibitory Controls" and "Reflex zone theory". Muscle relaxation, changes in local tissue structures and increase in blood circulation might be explained by "Nitric Oxide theory". Immunological effects and hormonal adjustments might be attributed to "Activation of immune system theory". Releasing of toxins and removal of wastes and heavy metals might be explained by "Blood Detoxification Theory". These theories may overlap or work interchangeably to produce various therapeutic effects in specific ailments and diseases. Apparently, no single theory exists to explain the whole effects of cupping. Further researches are needed to support or refute the aforesaid theories, and also develop innovative conceptualizations of (CT) in future.
Find out more in the link below:
http://bit.ly/2Pi0iDV
NCBI.NLM.NIH.GOV
The medical perspective of cupping therapy: Effects and mechanisms of action
A team of researchers led by neuroscientists at Harvard Medical School has successfully used acupuncture to tame systemic inflammation in mice.
Find out more in the link below:
https://bit.ly/34NJuM4
NEWS.HARVARD.EDU
Study finds promising results using acupuncture to treat inflammation
A Clinical Research of Acupuncture and In Vitro Fertilization.
Learn more about it in the link below:
https://bit.ly/3617Otz
HINDAWI.COM
General Issues in Clinical Research of Acupuncture and In Vitro Fertilization
Think Acupuncture's A Hoax? Think Again
A regular contributor to CNET, Elizabeth Armstrong Moore is a freelance journalist in Portland, Oregon. In her intriguing piece for the technology news-giant, she elaborates on how one journal uncovered the secret behind the ancient Chinese treatment. Published in 2010 by Nature Neuroscience, the study found that adenosine- well known for its anti-inflammatory properties- is responsible for the positive results consistently reported by acupuncture patients. In fact, reports Moore, "the level of adenosine in the tissue near the needles was 24 times greater than before the treatment."
Find out more in the link below:
https://cnet.co/35ViqZS
CNET.COM
Think acupuncture's a hoax? Think again
How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater
Mel Hopper Koppelman works as a practitioner of Integrative Medicine while maintaining one of the best holistic wellness blogs you'll ever come across. Her forthright demeanor and conversational tone uncover a deeper fundamental divide between science and conventional medicine. In her must-read blog, "How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater," Koppelman gets to the bottom of some tremendously provocative subjects: the placebo effect, death by acupuncture, and the controversy around uncovering "scientific evidence" through biomedical research funded by the pharmaceutical industry.
Check out the link below:
http://bit.ly/31ERP05
ABETTERWAYTOHEALTH.COM
How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater - A Better Way To Health
Is Acupuncture a Deception?
Find out more in the link as follows:
http://bit.ly/2P9HrdN
Jingduan Yang, M.D., FAPA is uniquely qualified: he's a respected physician, board-certified psychiatrist, and highly-skilled acupuncturist. Motivated by his family's rich history in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the fourth-generation practitioner founded the TAO Institute of Mind & Body Medicine where he currently functions as Managing Director. In his 2013 article for the Huffington Post, he presents his case for the effectiveness of acupuncture by sourcing studies conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the World Health Organization (WHO), and The American Medical Association Journal of Internal Medicine (JAMA). Confronting non-believers head on he states, "Overall, it is non-scientific behavior to ignore the clinical and scientific value of acupuncture. And, it is irresponsible, unethical and unprofessional for someone who lacks training and knowledge to misinform and mislead the general public in this very specialized medical area."
HUFFPOST.COM
Is Acupuncture a Deception?
Chinese Medicine Demystified: How Acupuncture Works
Recently named as one of the 100 "most influential people in health and fitness" by Greatist, Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac demystifies acupuncture in his six-part blog series. While you're welcome to read them all, we think Part IV is the most convincing. Kresser explains how acupuncture works from a western, scientific perspective with a focus on the proven benefits of the treatment.
Find out more in the link below:
http://bit.ly/363zoWe
CHRISKRESSER.COM
Chinese Medicine Demystified - How Acupuncture Works
A Clinical Research of Acupuncture and In Vitro Fertilization.
Learn more about it in the link below:
https://bit.ly/3617Otz
HINDAWI.COM
General Issues in Clinical Research of Acupuncture and In Vitro Fertilization
Research suggests that it can help relieve pain, and it is used for a wide range of other complaints.
Find out more at the following link:
https://bit.ly/2IRS9VO
MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM
Acupuncture: How it works, uses, benefits, and risks
What is Acupuncture?
If you've ever suffered from any physical or mental ailment, you understand the frustration that comes in failing to find relief through conventionally recommended methods. Somewhere along the lines, chronic pain sufferers, chemotherapy patients, and a score of others seeking relief from anxiety, depression, and stress have rediscovered the ancient practice of acupuncture. After 2500 years, acupuncture is finally sliding into the spotlight to receive the credit it so desperately deserves.
Today's chronic pain sufferers seem more willing than ever to delve into the world of alternative medicine. Upon first visit, new patients can expect to sit or lie down while slender needles are appropriately placed in coordinating locations on the body. Depending on your ailment, treatment may stimulate local acupoints or acupoints in an area with no obvious connection to your complaint. While it may sound a bit intimidating, needle insertion is practically painless; some patients even fall asleep during treatment. Why, then, would such a simple, noninvasive procedure be surrounded by such controversy?
The Placebo Effect
Before its recent surge of popularity, acupuncture wasn't considered a legitimate treatment within the medical community but, instead, a placebo effect with no real medical benefits. Now, as more physicians, dentists, and surgeons take notice to the undeniable benefits of acupuncture, the demand for clinical research has increased.
In 2012, an extensive study was conducted which was widely known to be "the most rigorous and detailed analysis of the treatment to date." Over nearly six years, a global team of research scientists conducted a detailed analysis of earlier research including data from nearly 18,000 patients.
To rule out the placebo effect, the results of acupuncture were compared against traditional medicine as well as sham acupuncture treatments. Unbeknownst to the patient, sham treatments employ retractable needles which are not actually inserted into the skin during treatment. The study concluded that acupuncture is an effective treatment for migraines, arthritis, and other forms of chronic pain; furthermore, the study found a significant difference between true and sham acupuncture indicating that acupuncture is more than a placebo.
Dr. Andrew J. Vickers was the lead author of the study and serves as attending research methodologist at world renowned hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. "We think there's firm evidence supporting acupuncture for the treatment of chronic pain," said Vickers in an interview with the New York Times. It seems that Vickers' study concluded what an estimated 3 million American adults receiving acupuncture treatment each year already knew: Acupuncture is an effective form of treatment- especially when it comes to those facing chronic pain.
Why now?
As the medical community continues to adopt alternative therapies as complementary parts of their practices, patients who may have never considered acupuncture are being introduced to its health benefits. With research advancements and support from the medical community, insurance companies are beginning to recognize acupuncture as an insurable treatment option. This development in insurance coverage paired with an influx of of sliding-scale group clinics have made affordable acupuncture available to a larger population.
From a mystic Chinese tradition to a treatment mired in the placebo effect, it seems that acupuncture is finally being applauded as a legitimate and effective form of treatment. "This has been a controversial subject for a long time," said Vickers. "But when you try to answer the question the right way, as we did, you get very clear answers."
Sources:
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/11/acupuncture-provides-true-pain-relief-in-study/?_r=0
http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/acupuncture-goes-mainstream
http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1357513
WELL.BLOGS.NYTIMES.COM
Acupuncture Provides True Pain Relief in Study
Research suggests that it can help relieve pain, and it is used for a wide range of other complaints.
Find out more at the following link:
https://bit.ly/2IRS9VO
MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM
Acupuncture: How it works, uses, benefits, and risks
A team of researchers led by neuroscientists at Harvard Medical School has successfully used acupuncture to tame systemic inflammation in mice.
Find out more in the link below:
https://bit.ly/34NJuM4
NEWS.HARVARD.EDU
Study finds promising results using acupuncture to treat inflammation
The Medical Perspective Of Cupping Therapy: Effects And Mechanisms Of Action
Cupping Therapy (CT) is an ancient method and currently used in the treatment of a broad range of medical conditions. Nonetheless the mechanism of action of (CT) is not fully understood. This review aimed to identify possible mechanisms of action of (CT) from modern medicine perspective and offer possible explanations of its effects. English literature in PubMed, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar was searched using key words. Only 223 articles identified, 149 records screened, and 74 articles excluded for irrelevancy. Only 75 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility, included studies in this review were 64. Six theories have been suggested to explain the effects produced by cupping therapy. Pain reduction and changes in biomechanical properties of the skin could be explained by "Pain-Gate Theory", "Diffuse Noxious Inhibitory Controls" and "Reflex zone theory". Muscle relaxation, changes in local tissue structures and increase in blood circulation might be explained by "Nitric Oxide theory". Immunological effects and hormonal adjustments might be attributed to "Activation of immune system theory". Releasing of toxins and removal of wastes and heavy metals might be explained by "Blood Detoxification Theory". These theories may overlap or work interchangeably to produce various therapeutic effects in specific ailments and diseases. Apparently, no single theory exists to explain the whole effects of cupping. Further researches are needed to support or refute the aforesaid theories, and also develop innovative conceptualizations of (CT) in future.
Find out more in the link below:
http://bit.ly/2Pi0iDV
NCBI.NLM.NIH.GOV
The medical perspective of cupping therapy: Effects and mechanisms of action
Think Acupuncture's A Hoax? Think Again
A regular contributor to CNET, Elizabeth Armstrong Moore is a freelance journalist in Portland, Oregon. In her intriguing piece for the technology news-giant, she elaborates on how one journal uncovered the secret behind the ancient Chinese treatment. Published in 2010 by Nature Neuroscience, the study found that adenosine- well known for its anti-inflammatory properties- is responsible for the positive results consistently reported by acupuncture patients. In fact, reports Moore, "the level of adenosine in the tissue near the needles was 24 times greater than before the treatment."
Find out more in the link below:
https://cnet.co/35ViqZS
CNET.COM
Think acupuncture's a hoax? Think again
How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater
Mel Hopper Koppelman works as a practitioner of Integrative Medicine while maintaining one of the best holistic wellness blogs you'll ever come across. Her forthright demeanor and conversational tone uncover a deeper fundamental divide between science and conventional medicine. In her must-read blog, "How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater," Koppelman gets to the bottom of some tremendously provocative subjects: the placebo effect, death by acupuncture, and the controversy around uncovering "scientific evidence" through biomedical research funded by the pharmaceutical industry.
Check out the link below:
http://bit.ly/31ERP05
ABETTERWAYTOHEALTH.COM
How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater - A Better Way To Health
Is Acupuncture a Deception?
Find out more in the link as follows:
http://bit.ly/2P9HrdN
Jingduan Yang, M.D., FAPA is uniquely qualified: he's a respected physician, board-certified psychiatrist, and highly-skilled acupuncturist. Motivated by his family's rich history in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the fourth-generation practitioner founded the TAO Institute of Mind & Body Medicine where he currently functions as Managing Director. In his 2013 article for the Huffington Post, he presents his case for the effectiveness of acupuncture by sourcing studies conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the World Health Organization (WHO), and The American Medical Association Journal of Internal Medicine (JAMA). Confronting non-believers head on he states, "Overall, it is non-scientific behavior to ignore the clinical and scientific value of acupuncture. And, it is irresponsible, unethical and unprofessional for someone who lacks training and knowledge to misinform and mislead the general public in this very specialized medical area."
HUFFPOST.COM
Is Acupuncture a Deception?
Chinese Medicine Demystified: How Acupuncture Works
Recently named as one of the 100 "most influential people in health and fitness" by Greatist, Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac demystifies acupuncture in his six-part blog series. While you're welcome to read them all, we think Part IV is the most convincing. Kresser explains how acupuncture works from a western, scientific perspective with a focus on the proven benefits of the treatment.
Find out more in the link below:
http://bit.ly/363zoWe
CHRISKRESSER.COM
Chinese Medicine Demystified - How Acupuncture Works
What is Acupuncture?
If you've ever suffered from any physical or mental ailment, you understand the frustration that comes in failing to find relief through conventionally recommended methods. Somewhere along the lines, chronic pain sufferers, chemotherapy patients, and a score of others seeking relief from anxiety, depression, and stress have rediscovered the ancient practice of acupuncture. After 2500 years, acupuncture is finally sliding into the spotlight to receive the credit it so desperately deserves.
Today's chronic pain sufferers seem more willing than ever to delve into the world of alternative medicine. Upon first visit, new patients can expect to sit or lie down while slender needles are appropriately placed in coordinating locations on the body. Depending on your ailment, treatment may stimulate local acupoints or acupoints in an area with no obvious connection to your complaint. While it may sound a bit intimidating, needle insertion is practically painless; some patients even fall asleep during treatment. Why, then, would such a simple, noninvasive procedure be surrounded by such controversy?
The Placebo Effect
Before its recent surge of popularity, acupuncture wasn't considered a legitimate treatment within the medical community but, instead, a placebo effect with no real medical benefits. Now, as more physicians, dentists, and surgeons take notice to the undeniable benefits of acupuncture, the demand for clinical research has increased.
In 2012, an extensive study was conducted which was widely known to be "the most rigorous and detailed analysis of the treatment to date." Over nearly six years, a global team of research scientists conducted a detailed analysis of earlier research including data from nearly 18,000 patients.
To rule out the placebo effect, the results of acupuncture were compared against traditional medicine as well as sham acupuncture treatments. Unbeknownst to the patient, sham treatments employ retractable needles which are not actually inserted into the skin during treatment. The study concluded that acupuncture is an effective treatment for migraines, arthritis, and other forms of chronic pain; furthermore, the study found a significant difference between true and sham acupuncture indicating that acupuncture is more than a placebo.
Dr. Andrew J. Vickers was the lead author of the study and serves as attending research methodologist at world renowned hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. "We think there's firm evidence supporting acupuncture for the treatment of chronic pain," said Vickers in an interview with the New York Times. It seems that Vickers' study concluded what an estimated 3 million American adults receiving acupuncture treatment each year already knew: Acupuncture is an effective form of treatment- especially when it comes to those facing chronic pain.
Why now?
As the medical community continues to adopt alternative therapies as complementary parts of their practices, patients who may have never considered acupuncture are being introduced to its health benefits. With research advancements and support from the medical community, insurance companies are beginning to recognize acupuncture as an insurable treatment option. This development in insurance coverage paired with an influx of of sliding-scale group clinics have made affordable acupuncture available to a larger population.
From a mystic Chinese tradition to a treatment mired in the placebo effect, it seems that acupuncture is finally being applauded as a legitimate and effective form of treatment. "This has been a controversial subject for a long time," said Vickers. "But when you try to answer the question the right way, as we did, you get very clear answers."
Sources:
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/11/acupuncture-provides-true-pain-relief-in-study/?_r=0
http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/acupuncture-goes-mainstream
http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1357513
WELL.BLOGS.NYTIMES.COM
Acupuncture Provides True Pain Relief in Study
Research suggests that it can help relieve pain, and it is used for a wide range of other complaints.
Find out more at the following link:
https://bit.ly/2IRS9VO
MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM
Acupuncture: How it works, uses, benefits, and risks
Think Acupuncture's A Hoax? Think Again
A regular contributor to CNET, Elizabeth Armstrong Moore is a freelance journalist in Portland, Oregon. In her intriguing piece for the technology news-giant, she elaborates on how one journal uncovered the secret behind the ancient Chinese treatment. Published in 2010 by Nature Neuroscience, the study found that adenosine- well known for its anti-inflammatory properties- is responsible for the positive results consistently reported by acupuncture patients. In fact, reports Moore, "the level of adenosine in the tissue near the needles was 24 times greater than before the treatment."
Find out more in the link below:
https://cnet.co/35ViqZS
CNET.COM
Think acupuncture's a hoax? Think again
The Medical Perspective Of Cupping Therapy: Effects And Mechanisms Of Action
Cupping Therapy (CT) is an ancient method and currently used in the treatment of a broad range of medical conditions. Nonetheless the mechanism of action of (CT) is not fully understood. This review aimed to identify possible mechanisms of action of (CT) from modern medicine perspective and offer possible explanations of its effects. English literature in PubMed, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar was searched using key words. Only 223 articles identified, 149 records screened, and 74 articles excluded for irrelevancy. Only 75 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility, included studies in this review were 64. Six theories have been suggested to explain the effects produced by cupping therapy. Pain reduction and changes in biomechanical properties of the skin could be explained by "Pain-Gate Theory", "Diffuse Noxious Inhibitory Controls" and "Reflex zone theory". Muscle relaxation, changes in local tissue structures and increase in blood circulation might be explained by "Nitric Oxide theory". Immunological effects and hormonal adjustments might be attributed to "Activation of immune system theory". Releasing of toxins and removal of wastes and heavy metals might be explained by "Blood Detoxification Theory". These theories may overlap or work interchangeably to produce various therapeutic effects in specific ailments and diseases. Apparently, no single theory exists to explain the whole effects of cupping. Further researches are needed to support or refute the aforesaid theories, and also develop innovative conceptualizations of (CT) in future.
Find out more in the link below:
http://bit.ly/2Pi0iDV
NCBI.NLM.NIH.GOV
The medical perspective of cupping therapy: Effects and mechanisms of action
How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater
Mel Hopper Koppelman works as a practitioner of Integrative Medicine while maintaining one of the best holistic wellness blogs you'll ever come across. Her forthright demeanor and conversational tone uncover a deeper fundamental divide between science and conventional medicine. In her must-read blog, "How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater," Koppelman gets to the bottom of some tremendously provocative subjects: the placebo effect, death by acupuncture, and the controversy around uncovering "scientific evidence" through biomedical research funded by the pharmaceutical industry.
Check out the link below:
http://bit.ly/31ERP05
ABETTERWAYTOHEALTH.COM
How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater - A Better Way To Health
Chinese Medicine Demystified: How Acupuncture Works
Recently named as one of the 100 "most influential people in health and fitness" by Greatist, Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac demystifies acupuncture in his six-part blog series. While you're welcome to read them all, we think Part IV is the most convincing. Kresser explains how acupuncture works from a western, scientific perspective with a focus on the proven benefits of the treatment.
Find out more in the link below:
http://bit.ly/363zoWe
CHRISKRESSER.COM
Chinese Medicine Demystified - How Acupuncture Works
Is Acupuncture a Deception?
Find out more in the link as follows:
http://bit.ly/2P9HrdN
Jingduan Yang, M.D., FAPA is uniquely qualified: he's a respected physician, board-certified psychiatrist, and highly-skilled acupuncturist. Motivated by his family's rich history in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the fourth-generation practitioner founded the TAO Institute of Mind & Body Medicine where he currently functions as Managing Director. In his 2013 article for the Huffington Post, he presents his case for the effectiveness of acupuncture by sourcing studies conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the World Health Organization (WHO), and The American Medical Association Journal of Internal Medicine (JAMA). Confronting non-believers head on he states, "Overall, it is non-scientific behavior to ignore the clinical and scientific value of acupuncture. And, it is irresponsible, unethical and unprofessional for someone who lacks training and knowledge to misinform and mislead the general public in this very specialized medical area."
HUFFPOST.COM
Is Acupuncture a Deception?
The Role of Acupuncture in Pain Management:
This lesson outlines a brief history of acupuncture and how it may be used to treat various types of physical and emotional pain and specific conditions, including overactive bladder and psoriasis.
Acupuncture has been demonstrated to enhance endogenous opiates, such as dynorphin, endorphin, encephalin, and release corticosteroids, relieving pain and enhancing the healing process.
https://bit.ly/3iSusdy
#acupuncture
LINK.SPRINGER.COM
The Role of Acupuncture in Pain Management
Research suggests that it can help relieve pain, and it is used for a wide range of other complaints.
Find out more at the following link:
https://bit.ly/2IRS9VO
MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM
Acupuncture: How it works, uses, benefits, and risks
Nearly 8 out of every 10 people will have low back pain at some point in life. Back pain is one of the top reasons people seek medical treatment. It is also the No. 1 reported reason for seeking acupuncture. The good news is chronic low back pain is one of the conditions that research suggests acupuncture may be an effective tool for treating.
https://wb.md/3rbwJU3
WEBMD.COM
Back Pain: Acupuncture Treatment and Points
The Medical Perspective Of Cupping Therapy: Effects And Mechanisms Of Action
Cupping Therapy (CT) is an ancient method and currently used in the treatment of a broad range of medical conditions. Nonetheless the mechanism of action of (CT) is not fully understood. This review aimed to identify possible mechanisms of action of (CT) from modern medicine perspective and offer possible explanations of its effects. English literature in PubMed, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar was searched using key words. Only 223 articles identified, 149 records screened, and 74 articles excluded for irrelevancy. Only 75 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility, included studies in this review were 64. Six theories have been suggested to explain the effects produced by cupping therapy. Pain reduction and changes in biomechanical properties of the skin could be explained by "Pain-Gate Theory", "Diffuse Noxious Inhibitory Controls" and "Reflex zone theory". Muscle relaxation, changes in local tissue structures and increase in blood circulation might be explained by "Nitric Oxide theory". Immunological effects and hormonal adjustments might be attributed to "Activation of immune system theory". Releasing of toxins and removal of wastes and heavy metals might be explained by "Blood Detoxification Theory". These theories may overlap or work interchangeably to produce various therapeutic effects in specific ailments and diseases. Apparently, no single theory exists to explain the whole effects of cupping. Further researches are needed to support or refute the aforesaid theories, and also develop innovative conceptualizations of (CT) in future.
Find out more in the link below:
http://bit.ly/2Pi0iDV
NCBI.NLM.NIH.GOV
The medical perspective of cupping therapy: Effects and mechanisms of action
How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater
Mel Hopper Koppelman works as a practitioner of Integrative Medicine while maintaining one of the best holistic wellness blogs you'll ever come across. Her forthright demeanor and conversational tone uncover a deeper fundamental divide between science and conventional medicine. In her must-read blog, "How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater," Koppelman gets to the bottom of some tremendously provocative subjects: the placebo effect, death by acupuncture, and the controversy around uncovering "scientific evidence" through biomedical research funded by the pharmaceutical industry.
Check out the link below:
http://bit.ly/31ERP05
ABETTERWAYTOHEALTH.COM
How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater - A Better Way To Health
The Role of Acupuncture in Pain Management:
This lesson outlines a brief history of acupuncture and how it may be used to treat various types of physical and emotional pain and specific conditions, including overactive bladder and psoriasis.
Acupuncture has been demonstrated to enhance endogenous opiates, such as dynorphin, endorphin, encephalin, and release corticosteroids, relieving pain and enhancing the healing process.
https://bit.ly/3iSusdy
#acupuncture
LINK.SPRINGER.COM
The Role of Acupuncture in Pain Management
Think Acupuncture's A Hoax? Think Again
A regular contributor to CNET, Elizabeth Armstrong Moore is a freelance journalist in Portland, Oregon. In her intriguing piece for the technology news-giant, she elaborates on how one journal uncovered the secret behind the ancient Chinese treatment. Published in 2010 by Nature Neuroscience, the study found that adenosine- well known for its anti-inflammatory properties- is responsible for the positive results consistently reported by acupuncture patients. In fact, reports Moore, "the level of adenosine in the tissue near the needles was 24 times greater than before the treatment."
Find out more in the link below:
https://cnet.co/35ViqZS
CNET.COM
Think acupuncture's a hoax? Think again
The Medical Perspective Of Cupping Therapy: Effects And Mechanisms Of Action
Cupping Therapy (CT) is an ancient method and currently used in the treatment of a broad range of medical conditions. Nonetheless the mechanism of action of (CT) is not fully understood. This review aimed to identify possible mechanisms of action of (CT) from modern medicine perspective and offer possible explanations of its effects. English literature in PubMed, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar was searched using key words. Only 223 articles identified, 149 records screened, and 74 articles excluded for irrelevancy. Only 75 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility, included studies in this review were 64. Six theories have been suggested to explain the effects produced by cupping therapy. Pain reduction and changes in biomechanical properties of the skin could be explained by "Pain-Gate Theory", "Diffuse Noxious Inhibitory Controls" and "Reflex zone theory". Muscle relaxation, changes in local tissue structures and increase in blood circulation might be explained by "Nitric Oxide theory". Immunological effects and hormonal adjustments might be attributed to "Activation of immune system theory". Releasing of toxins and removal of wastes and heavy metals might be explained by "Blood Detoxification Theory". These theories may overlap or work interchangeably to produce various therapeutic effects in specific ailments and diseases. Apparently, no single theory exists to explain the whole effects of cupping. Further researches are needed to support or refute the aforesaid theories, and also develop innovative conceptualizations of (CT) in future.
Find out more in the link below:
http://bit.ly/2Pi0iDV
NCBI.NLM.NIH.GOV
The medical perspective of cupping therapy: Effects and mechanisms of action
How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater
Mel Hopper Koppelman works as a practitioner of Integrative Medicine while maintaining one of the best holistic wellness blogs you'll ever come across. Her forthright demeanor and conversational tone uncover a deeper fundamental divide between science and conventional medicine. In her must-read blog, "How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater," Koppelman gets to the bottom of some tremendously provocative subjects: the placebo effect, death by acupuncture, and the controversy around uncovering "scientific evidence" through biomedical research funded by the pharmaceutical industry.
Check out the link below:
http://bit.ly/31ERP05
ABETTERWAYTOHEALTH.COM
How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater - A Better Way To Health
The Role of Acupuncture in Pain Management:
This lesson outlines a brief history of acupuncture and how it may be used to treat various types of physical and emotional pain and specific conditions, including overactive bladder and psoriasis.
Acupuncture has been demonstrated to enhance endogenous opiates, such as dynorphin, endorphin, encephalin, and release corticosteroids, relieving pain and enhancing the healing process.
https://bit.ly/3iSusdy
#acupuncture
LINK.SPRINGER.COM
The Role of Acupuncture in Pain Management
Research suggests that it can help relieve pain, and it is used for a wide range of other complaints.
Find out more at the following link:
https://bit.ly/2IRS9VO
MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM
Acupuncture: How it works, uses, benefits, and risks
Chinese Medicine Demystified: How Acupuncture Works
Recently named as one of the 100 "most influential people in health and fitness" by Greatist, Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac demystifies acupuncture in his six-part blog series. While you're welcome to read them all, we think Part IV is the most convincing. Kresser explains how acupuncture works from a western, scientific perspective with a focus on the proven benefits of the treatment.
Find out more in the link below:
http://bit.ly/363zoWe
CHRISKRESSER.COM
Chinese Medicine Demystified - How Acupuncture Works
Is Acupuncture a Deception?
Find out more in the link as follows:
http://bit.ly/2P9HrdN
Jingduan Yang, M.D., FAPA is uniquely qualified: he's a respected physician, board-certified psychiatrist, and highly-skilled acupuncturist. Motivated by his family's rich history in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the fourth-generation practitioner founded the TAO Institute of Mind & Body Medicine where he currently functions as Managing Director. In his 2013 article for the Huffington Post, he presents his case for the effectiveness of acupuncture by sourcing studies conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the World Health Organization (WHO), and The American Medical Association Journal of Internal Medicine (JAMA). Confronting non-believers head on he states, "Overall, it is non-scientific behavior to ignore the clinical and scientific value of acupuncture. And, it is irresponsible, unethical and unprofessional for someone who lacks training and knowledge to misinform and mislead the general public in this very specialized medical area."
HUFFPOST.COM
Is Acupuncture a Deception?
Think Acupuncture's A Hoax? Think Again
A regular contributor to CNET, Elizabeth Armstrong Moore is a freelance journalist in Portland, Oregon. In her intriguing piece for the technology news-giant, she elaborates on how one journal uncovered the secret behind the ancient Chinese treatment. Published in 2010 by Nature Neuroscience, the study found that adenosine- well known for its anti-inflammatory properties- is responsible for the positive results consistently reported by acupuncture patients. In fact, reports Moore, "the level of adenosine in the tissue near the needles was 24 times greater than before the treatment."
Find out more in the link below:
https://cnet.co/35ViqZS
CNET.COM
Think acupuncture's a hoax? Think again
Nearly 8 out of every 10 people will have low back pain at some point in life. Back pain is one of the top reasons people seek medical treatment. It is also the No. 1 reported reason for seeking acupuncture. The good news is chronic low back pain is one of the conditions that research suggests acupuncture may be an effective tool for treating.
https://wb.md/3rbwJU3
WEBMD.COM
Back Pain: Acupuncture Treatment and Points
Studies show the effectiveness of needles and other forms of treatment
If you’ve ever considered acupuncture for chronic low back pain, here’s the good news: Studies by Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute show that acupuncture can help. In a large study, KPWHRI researchers found that acupuncture was more effective than usual care alone for helping people with chronic low back pain feel less bothered by their symptoms and function better in their daily activities.
https://bit.ly/3cELeeS
KPWASHINGTONRESEARCH.ORG
How effective is acupuncture for chronic back pain?
The Role of Acupuncture in Pain Management:
This lesson outlines a brief history of acupuncture and how it may be used to treat various types of physical and emotional pain and specific conditions, including overactive bladder and psoriasis.
Acupuncture has been demonstrated to enhance endogenous opiates, such as dynorphin, endorphin, encephalin, and release corticosteroids, relieving pain and enhancing the healing process.
https://bit.ly/3iSusdy
#acupuncture
LINK.SPRINGER.COM
The Role of Acupuncture in Pain Management
Research suggests that it can help relieve pain, and it is used for a wide range of other complaints.
Find out more at the following link:
https://bit.ly/2IRS9VO
MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM
Acupuncture: How it works, uses, benefits, and risks
The practice of acupuncture — used on all kinds of ailments — dates back thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine and is based on the belief that energy in the body flows along pathways, called meridians. Blockages to this flow, the thinking goes, cause illness, while inserting hair-thin needles into the body at specific points ("acupoints") along these pathways can unblock and restore the body's balance and energy flow.
https://bit.ly/3raf0wc
AARP.ORG
Who Should Use Acupuncture for Chronic Back Pain?
Nearly 8 out of every 10 people will have low back pain at some point in life. Back pain is one of the top reasons people seek medical treatment. It is also the No. 1 reported reason for seeking acupuncture. The good news is chronic low back pain is one of the conditions that research suggests acupuncture may be an effective tool for treating.
https://wb.md/3rbwJU3
WEBMD.COM
Back Pain: Acupuncture Treatment and Points
Studies show the effectiveness of needles and other forms of treatment
If you’ve ever considered acupuncture for chronic low back pain, here’s the good news: Studies by Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute show that acupuncture can help. In a large study, KPWHRI researchers found that acupuncture was more effective than usual care alone for helping people with chronic low back pain feel less bothered by their symptoms and function better in their daily activities.
https://bit.ly/3cELeeS
KPWASHINGTONRESEARCH.ORG
How effective is acupuncture for chronic back pain?
The Role of Acupuncture in Pain Management:
This lesson outlines a brief history of acupuncture and how it may be used to treat various types of physical and emotional pain and specific conditions, including overactive bladder and psoriasis.
Acupuncture has been demonstrated to enhance endogenous opiates, such as dynorphin, endorphin, encephalin, and release corticosteroids, relieving pain and enhancing the healing process.
https://bit.ly/3iSusdy
#acupuncture
LINK.SPRINGER.COM
The Role of Acupuncture in Pain Management
Research suggests that it can help relieve pain, and it is used for a wide range of other complaints.
Find out more at the following link:
https://bit.ly/2IRS9VO
MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM
Acupuncture: How it works, uses, benefits, and risks
The Medical Perspective Of Cupping Therapy: Effects And Mechanisms Of Action
Cupping Therapy (CT) is an ancient method and currently used in the treatment of a broad range of medical conditions. Nonetheless the mechanism of action of (CT) is not fully understood. This review aimed to identify possible mechanisms of action of (CT) from modern medicine perspective and offer possible explanations of its effects. English literature in PubMed, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar was searched using key words. Only 223 articles identified, 149 records screened, and 74 articles excluded for irrelevancy. Only 75 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility, included studies in this review were 64. Six theories have been suggested to explain the effects produced by cupping therapy. Pain reduction and changes in biomechanical properties of the skin could be explained by "Pain-Gate Theory", "Diffuse Noxious Inhibitory Controls" and "Reflex zone theory". Muscle relaxation, changes in local tissue structures and increase in blood circulation might be explained by "Nitric Oxide theory". Immunological effects and hormonal adjustments might be attributed to "Activation of immune system theory". Releasing of toxins and removal of wastes and heavy metals might be explained by "Blood Detoxification Theory". These theories may overlap or work interchangeably to produce various therapeutic effects in specific ailments and diseases. Apparently, no single theory exists to explain the whole effects of cupping. Further researches are needed to support or refute the aforesaid theories, and also develop innovative conceptualizations of (CT) in future.
Find out more in the link below:
http://bit.ly/2Pi0iDV
NCBI.NLM.NIH.GOV
The medical perspective of cupping therapy: Effects and mechanisms of action
How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater
Mel Hopper Koppelman works as a practitioner of Integrative Medicine while maintaining one of the best holistic wellness blogs you'll ever come across. Her forthright demeanor and conversational tone uncover a deeper fundamental divide between science and conventional medicine. In her must-read blog, "How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater," Koppelman gets to the bottom of some tremendously provocative subjects: the placebo effect, death by acupuncture, and the controversy around uncovering "scientific evidence" through biomedical research funded by the pharmaceutical industry.
Check out the link below:
http://bit.ly/31ERP05
ABETTERWAYTOHEALTH.COM
How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater - A Better Way To Health
What is Acupuncture?
If you've ever suffered from any physical or mental ailment, you understand the frustration that comes in failing to find relief through conventionally recommended methods. Somewhere along the lines, chronic pain sufferers, chemotherapy patients, and a score of others seeking relief from anxiety, depression, and stress have rediscovered the ancient practice of acupuncture. After 2500 years, acupuncture is finally sliding into the spotlight to receive the credit it so desperately deserves.
Today's chronic pain sufferers seem more willing than ever to delve into the world of alternative medicine. Upon first visit, new patients can expect to sit or lie down while slender needles are appropriately placed in coordinating locations on the body. Depending on your ailment, treatment may stimulate local acupoints or acupoints in an area with no obvious connection to your complaint. While it may sound a bit intimidating, needle insertion is practically painless; some patients even fall asleep during treatment. Why, then, would such a simple, noninvasive procedure be surrounded by such controversy?
The Placebo Effect
Before its recent surge of popularity, acupuncture wasn't considered a legitimate treatment within the medical community but, instead, a placebo effect with no real medical benefits. Now, as more physicians, dentists, and surgeons take notice to the undeniable benefits of acupuncture, the demand for clinical research has increased.
In 2012, an extensive study was conducted which was widely known to be "the most rigorous and detailed analysis of the treatment to date." Over nearly six years, a global team of research scientists conducted a detailed analysis of earlier research including data from nearly 18,000 patients.
To rule out the placebo effect, the results of acupuncture were compared against traditional medicine as well as sham acupuncture treatments. Unbeknownst to the patient, sham treatments employ retractable needles which are not actually inserted into the skin during treatment. The study concluded that acupuncture is an effective treatment for migraines, arthritis, and other forms of chronic pain; furthermore, the study found a significant difference between true and sham acupuncture indicating that acupuncture is more than a placebo.
Dr. Andrew J. Vickers was the lead author of the study and serves as attending research methodologist at world renowned hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. "We think there's firm evidence supporting acupuncture for the treatment of chronic pain," said Vickers in an interview with the New York Times. It seems that Vickers' study concluded what an estimated 3 million American adults receiving acupuncture treatment each year already knew: Acupuncture is an effective form of treatment- especially when it comes to those facing chronic pain.
Why now?
As the medical community continues to adopt alternative therapies as complementary parts of their practices, patients who may have never considered acupuncture are being introduced to its health benefits. With research advancements and support from the medical community, insurance companies are beginning to recognize acupuncture as an insurable treatment option. This development in insurance coverage paired with an influx of of sliding-scale group clinics have made affordable acupuncture available to a larger population.
From a mystic Chinese tradition to a treatment mired in the placebo effect, it seems that acupuncture is finally being applauded as a legitimate and effective form of treatment. "This has been a controversial subject for a long time," said Vickers. "But when you try to answer the question the right way, as we did, you get very clear answers."
Sources:
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/11/acupuncture-provides-true-pain-relief-in-study/?_r=0
http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/acupuncture-goes-mainstream
http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1357513
WELL.BLOGS.NYTIMES.COM
Acupuncture Provides True Pain Relief in Study
The practice of acupuncture — used on all kinds of ailments — dates back thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine and is based on the belief that energy in the body flows along pathways, called meridians. Blockages to this flow, the thinking goes, cause illness, while inserting hair-thin needles into the body at specific points ("acupoints") along these pathways can unblock and restore the body's balance and energy flow.
https://bit.ly/3raf0wc
AARP.ORG
Who Should Use Acupuncture for Chronic Back Pain?
Nearly 8 out of every 10 people will have low back pain at some point in life. Back pain is one of the top reasons people seek medical treatment. It is also the No. 1 reported reason for seeking acupuncture. The good news is chronic low back pain is one of the conditions that research suggests acupuncture may be an effective tool for treating.
https://wb.md/3rbwJU3
WEBMD.COM
Back Pain: Acupuncture Treatment and Points
Chinese Medicine Demystified: How Acupuncture Works
Recently named as one of the 100 "most influential people in health and fitness" by Greatist, Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac demystifies acupuncture in his six-part blog series. While you're welcome to read them all, we think Part IV is the most convincing. Kresser explains how acupuncture works from a western, scientific perspective with a focus on the proven benefits of the treatment.
Find out more in the link below:
http://bit.ly/363zoWe
CHRISKRESSER.COM
Chinese Medicine Demystified - How Acupuncture Works
Is Acupuncture a Deception?
Find out more in the link as follows:
http://bit.ly/2P9HrdN
Jingduan Yang, M.D., FAPA is uniquely qualified: he's a respected physician, board-certified psychiatrist, and highly-skilled acupuncturist. Motivated by his family's rich history in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the fourth-generation practitioner founded the TAO Institute of Mind & Body Medicine where he currently functions as Managing Director. In his 2013 article for the Huffington Post, he presents his case for the effectiveness of acupuncture by sourcing studies conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the World Health Organization (WHO), and The American Medical Association Journal of Internal Medicine (JAMA). Confronting non-believers head on he states, "Overall, it is non-scientific behavior to ignore the clinical and scientific value of acupuncture. And, it is irresponsible, unethical and unprofessional for someone who lacks training and knowledge to misinform and mislead the general public in this very specialized medical area."
HUFFPOST.COM
Is Acupuncture a Deception?
Studies show the effectiveness of needles and other forms of treatment
If you’ve ever considered acupuncture for chronic low back pain, here’s the good news: Studies by Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute show that acupuncture can help. In a large study, KPWHRI researchers found that acupuncture was more effective than usual care alone for helping people with chronic low back pain feel less bothered by their symptoms and function better in their daily activities.
https://bit.ly/3cELeeS
KPWASHINGTONRESEARCH.ORG
How effective is acupuncture for chronic back pain?
Think Acupuncture's A Hoax? Think Again
A regular contributor to CNET, Elizabeth Armstrong Moore is a freelance journalist in Portland, Oregon. In her intriguing piece for the technology news-giant, she elaborates on how one journal uncovered the secret behind the ancient Chinese treatment. Published in 2010 by Nature Neuroscience, the study found that adenosine- well known for its anti-inflammatory properties- is responsible for the positive results consistently reported by acupuncture patients. In fact, reports Moore, "the level of adenosine in the tissue near the needles was 24 times greater than before the treatment."
Find out more in the link below:
https://cnet.co/35ViqZS
CNET.COM
Think acupuncture's a hoax? Think again
The Medical Perspective Of Cupping Therapy: Effects And Mechanisms Of Action
Cupping Therapy (CT) is an ancient method and currently used in the treatment of a broad range of medical conditions. Nonetheless the mechanism of action of (CT) is not fully understood. This review aimed to identify possible mechanisms of action of (CT) from modern medicine perspective and offer possible explanations of its effects. English literature in PubMed, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar was searched using key words. Only 223 articles identified, 149 records screened, and 74 articles excluded for irrelevancy. Only 75 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility, included studies in this review were 64. Six theories have been suggested to explain the effects produced by cupping therapy. Pain reduction and changes in biomechanical properties of the skin could be explained by "Pain-Gate Theory", "Diffuse Noxious Inhibitory Controls" and "Reflex zone theory". Muscle relaxation, changes in local tissue structures and increase in blood circulation might be explained by "Nitric Oxide theory". Immunological effects and hormonal adjustments might be attributed to "Activation of immune system theory". Releasing of toxins and removal of wastes and heavy metals might be explained by "Blood Detoxification Theory". These theories may overlap or work interchangeably to produce various therapeutic effects in specific ailments and diseases. Apparently, no single theory exists to explain the whole effects of cupping. Further researches are needed to support or refute the aforesaid theories, and also develop innovative conceptualizations of (CT) in future.
Find out more in the link below:
http://bit.ly/2Pi0iDV
NCBI.NLM.NIH.GOV
The medical perspective of cupping therapy: Effects and mechanisms of action
Research suggests that it can help relieve pain, and it is used for a wide range of other complaints.
Find out more at the following link:
https://bit.ly/2IRS9VO
MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM
Acupuncture: How it works, uses, benefits, and risks
Chinese Medicine Demystified: How Acupuncture Works
Recently named as one of the 100 "most influential people in health and fitness" by Greatist, Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac demystifies acupuncture in his six-part blog series. While you're welcome to read them all, we think Part IV is the most convincing. Kresser explains how acupuncture works from a western, scientific perspective with a focus on the proven benefits of the treatment.
Find out more in the link below:
http://bit.ly/363zoWe
CHRISKRESSER.COM
Chinese Medicine Demystified - How Acupuncture Works
Is Acupuncture a Deception?
Find out more in the link as follows:
http://bit.ly/2P9HrdN
Jingduan Yang, M.D., FAPA is uniquely qualified: he's a respected physician, board-certified psychiatrist, and highly-skilled acupuncturist. Motivated by his family's rich history in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the fourth-generation practitioner founded the TAO Institute of Mind & Body Medicine where he currently functions as Managing Director. In his 2013 article for the Huffington Post, he presents his case for the effectiveness of acupuncture by sourcing studies conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the World Health Organization (WHO), and The American Medical Association Journal of Internal Medicine (JAMA). Confronting non-believers head on he states, "Overall, it is non-scientific behavior to ignore the clinical and scientific value of acupuncture. And, it is irresponsible, unethical and unprofessional for someone who lacks training and knowledge to misinform and mislead the general public in this very specialized medical area."
HUFFPOST.COM
Is Acupuncture a Deception?
Studies show the effectiveness of needles and other forms of treatment
If you’ve ever considered acupuncture for chronic low back pain, here’s the good news: Studies by Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute show that acupuncture can help. In a large study, KPWHRI researchers found that acupuncture was more effective than usual care alone for helping people with chronic low back pain feel less bothered by their symptoms and function better in their daily activities.
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KPWASHINGTONRESEARCH.ORG
How effective is acupuncture for chronic back pain?
Nearly 8 out of every 10 people will have low back pain at some point in life. Back pain is one of the top reasons people seek medical treatment. It is also the No. 1 reported reason for seeking acupuncture. The good news is chronic low back pain is one of the conditions that research suggests acupuncture may be an effective tool for treating.
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WEBMD.COM
Back Pain: Acupuncture Treatment and Points
Studies show the effectiveness of needles and other forms of treatment
If you’ve ever considered acupuncture for chronic low back pain, here’s the good news: Studies by Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute show that acupuncture can help. In a large study, KPWHRI researchers found that acupuncture was more effective than usual care alone for helping people with chronic low back pain feel less bothered by their symptoms and function better in their daily activities.
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KPWASHINGTONRESEARCH.ORG
How effective is acupuncture for chronic back pain?
The Role of Acupuncture in Pain Management:
This lesson outlines a brief history of acupuncture and how it may be used to treat various types of physical and emotional pain and specific conditions, including overactive bladder and psoriasis.
Acupuncture has been demonstrated to enhance endogenous opiates, such as dynorphin, endorphin, encephalin, and release corticosteroids, relieving pain and enhancing the healing process.
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The Role of Acupuncture in Pain Management
Research suggests that it can help relieve pain, and it is used for a wide range of other complaints.
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Acupuncture: How it works, uses, benefits, and risks
What is Acupuncture?
If you've ever suffered from any physical or mental ailment, you understand the frustration that comes in failing to find relief through conventionally recommended methods. Somewhere along the lines, chronic pain sufferers, chemotherapy patients, and a score of others seeking relief from anxiety, depression, and stress have rediscovered the ancient practice of acupuncture. After 2500 years, acupuncture is finally sliding into the spotlight to receive the credit it so desperately deserves.
Today's chronic pain sufferers seem more willing than ever to delve into the world of alternative medicine. Upon first visit, new patients can expect to sit or lie down while slender needles are appropriately placed in coordinating locations on the body. Depending on your ailment, treatment may stimulate local acupoints or acupoints in an area with no obvious connection to your complaint. While it may sound a bit intimidating, needle insertion is practically painless; some patients even fall asleep during treatment. Why, then, would such a simple, noninvasive procedure be surrounded by such controversy?
The Placebo Effect
Before its recent surge of popularity, acupuncture wasn't considered a legitimate treatment within the medical community but, instead, a placebo effect with no real medical benefits. Now, as more physicians, dentists, and surgeons take notice to the undeniable benefits of acupuncture, the demand for clinical research has increased.
In 2012, an extensive study was conducted which was widely known to be "the most rigorous and detailed analysis of the treatment to date." Over nearly six years, a global team of research scientists conducted a detailed analysis of earlier research including data from nearly 18,000 patients.
To rule out the placebo effect, the results of acupuncture were compared against traditional medicine as well as sham acupuncture treatments. Unbeknownst to the patient, sham treatments employ retractable needles which are not actually inserted into the skin during treatment. The study concluded that acupuncture is an effective treatment for migraines, arthritis, and other forms of chronic pain; furthermore, the study found a significant difference between true and sham acupuncture indicating that acupuncture is more than a placebo.
Dr. Andrew J. Vickers was the lead author of the study and serves as attending research methodologist at world renowned hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. "We think there's firm evidence supporting acupuncture for the treatment of chronic pain," said Vickers in an interview with the New York Times. It seems that Vickers' study concluded what an estimated 3 million American adults receiving acupuncture treatment each year already knew: Acupuncture is an effective form of treatment- especially when it comes to those facing chronic pain.
Why now?
As the medical community continues to adopt alternative therapies as complementary parts of their practices, patients who may have never considered acupuncture are being introduced to its health benefits. With research advancements and support from the medical community, insurance companies are beginning to recognize acupuncture as an insurable treatment option. This development in insurance coverage paired with an influx of of sliding-scale group clinics have made affordable acupuncture available to a larger population.
From a mystic Chinese tradition to a treatment mired in the placebo effect, it seems that acupuncture is finally being applauded as a legitimate and effective form of treatment. "This has been a controversial subject for a long time," said Vickers. "But when you try to answer the question the right way, as we did, you get very clear answers."
Sources:
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/11/acupuncture-provides-true-pain-relief-in-study/?_r=0
http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/acupuncture-goes-mainstream
http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1357513
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Acupuncture Provides True Pain Relief in Study
The practice of acupuncture — used on all kinds of ailments — dates back thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine and is based on the belief that energy in the body flows along pathways, called meridians. Blockages to this flow, the thinking goes, cause illness, while inserting hair-thin needles into the body at specific points ("acupoints") along these pathways can unblock and restore the body's balance and energy flow.
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AARP.ORG
Who Should Use Acupuncture for Chronic Back Pain?
Nearly 8 out of every 10 people will have low back pain at some point in life. Back pain is one of the top reasons people seek medical treatment. It is also the No. 1 reported reason for seeking acupuncture. The good news is chronic low back pain is one of the conditions that research suggests acupuncture may be an effective tool for treating.
https://wb.md/3rbwJU3
WEBMD.COM
Back Pain: Acupuncture Treatment and Points
Studies show the effectiveness of needles and other forms of treatment
If you’ve ever considered acupuncture for chronic low back pain, here’s the good news: Studies by Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute show that acupuncture can help. In a large study, KPWHRI researchers found that acupuncture was more effective than usual care alone for helping people with chronic low back pain feel less bothered by their symptoms and function better in their daily activities.
https://bit.ly/3cELeeS
KPWASHINGTONRESEARCH.ORG
How effective is acupuncture for chronic back pain?
The Role of Acupuncture in Pain Management:
This lesson outlines a brief history of acupuncture and how it may be used to treat various types of physical and emotional pain and specific conditions, including overactive bladder and psoriasis.
Acupuncture has been demonstrated to enhance endogenous opiates, such as dynorphin, endorphin, encephalin, and release corticosteroids, relieving pain and enhancing the healing process.
https://bit.ly/3iSusdy
#acupuncture
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The Role of Acupuncture in Pain Management
