Acupuncture Matrix

Body Acupuncture for Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms

Acudoc — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:59:02 +0000

Is acupuncture effective in reducing nicotine withdrawal symptoms? Thirty-eight patients received six 20 minute acupuncture sessions, three times weekly for two weeks. This study concluded that real acupuncture treatment was no more effective than sham acupuncture at reducing nicotine withdrawal symptoms in smoking cessation. Body Acupuncture for Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms: A Randomized Placebo-controlled Trial Evid [...]

Fibromyalgia and Acupuncture

Acudoc — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:27:45 +0000

Is acupuncture effective in the treatment of fibromyalgia? Acupuncture may provide relief for people with fibromyalgia. This was a small study on 16 patients.Effects of acupuncture to treat fibromyalgia: A preliminary randomised controlled trial.Chin Med. 2010 Mar 23;5(1):11. Related Acupuncture Posts:Acupuncture for FibromyalgiaTraditional Chinese acupuncture versus Sham Acupuncture in FibromyalgiaAcupuncuture moxibustion for ulcerative colitisAcupuncture for [...]

Acupuncture for Chronic Sinusitis

Acudoc — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:22:55 +0000

Chronic sinusitis is sinusitis that lasts more than eight weeks. Patients in this study had more that 12 weeks of symptoms. Background Acupuncture is commonly used to treat chronic sinusitis, though there is little documentation on the effect. This study presents the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) outcomes in a trial comparing traditional Chinese acupuncture, [...]

Acupuncture in the Treatment of Ménière’s Syndrome

Acudoc — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:10:23 +0000

Ménière’s syndrome is a chronic, progressive disorder of the inner ear that can affect hearing and balance. Most of the studies were conducted in China. Three randomized controlled trials showed a statistically significant benefit using body or scalp acupuncture. Exploring the Evidence Base for Acupuncture in the Treatment of Meniere’s Syndrome–A Systematic Review Evid Based [...]

Sterile Water versus Acupuncture for Labor Pain

Acudoc — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:46:16 +0000

Subcutaneous injections of sterile water and acupuncture reduced the pain of labor. Sterile water is better than acupuncture in relieving the pain of labor Medscape J Med. 2008 Jun 26;10(6):151 See Medscape Medical Minute link to video. Related Acupuncture Posts:Acupuncture Safety in JapanAcupuncture and gastroduodenal functionAcupuncture and physiotherapy for knee osteoarthritisAcupuncture for Low Back Pain [...]

Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis Improves Gait

Acudoc — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:44:59 +0000

Does acupuncture treatment have immediate effects on gait patterns of patients with knee osteoarthritis? This study on twenty patients with knee osteoarthritis showed reduced pain as measured by visual analog scales and improved gait performance after acupuncture treatment. Gait analysis may be useful in assessing the effect of acupuncture treatment in musculoskeletal diseases. Immediate effects [...]

Deqi Response in Acupuncture

Acudoc — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:56:45 +0000

What is deqi? Background Acupuncture stimulation elicits deqi, a composite of unique sensations that is essential for clinical efficacy according to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). There is lack of adequate experimental data to indicate what sensations comprise deqi, their prevalence and intensity, their relationship to acupoints, how they compare with conventional somatosensory or noxious response. [...]

Transcutaneous Electric Acupoint Stimulation for Tobacco

Acudoc — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:56:45 +0000

Can transcutaneous electric acupoint stimulations (TEAS) reduce the urge to smoke? A Standardized Transcutaneous Electric Acupoint Stimulation for Relieving Tobacco Urges in Dependent Smokers. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2009 Jan 20. Related Acupuncture Posts:Electroacupuncture activates opioid pathwaysElectroacupuncture Stimulation and Sciatic Nerve Blood FlowfMRI Scans of Acupuncture in Carpal Tunnel SyndromeAcupuncture and acupoint specificitySports Acupuncture: [...]

Acupuncture Treatment of Drug Addiction

Acudoc — Thu, 20 May 2010 21:37:28 +0000

Neurotransmitters are endogenous chemical substances which relay, amplify, and modulate signals between a neuron and another cell. What brain neurotransmitters are involved in the treatment of acupuncture for drug addiction? Serotonin, opioid and amino acids including GABA have been implicated in the modulation of dopamine release by acupuncture. A possible mechanism underlying the effectiveness of [...]

Acupuncture for Insomnia

Acudoc — Thu, 13 May 2010 21:29:27 +0000

Does electroacupuncture improve sleep quality in patients with chronic insomnia? Sleep architecture, sleep continuity, slow wave sleep time and REM sleep time was evaluated in this study. Electroacupuncture treatment of chronic insomniacs. Chin Med J (Engl). 2009 Dec 5;122(23):2869-73. Related Acupuncture Posts:Acupuncture for Chronic SinusitisFibromyalgia and AcupunctureAcupuncture for Acute and Chronic Spinal Cord InjuriesElectroacupuncture activates [...]