Effectiveness and safety of fire-needle moxibustion on insomnia: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis - Liu C, Chen Z, Li T, Yang Z, Zhang Q, Yin J, Zhou P, Fu W, Chen B.
BACKGROUND: Fire-needle moxibustion (FNM) is an ancient method of external therapy that combines acupuncture with moxibustion, and has the property of high temperature resistance. Insomnia is a major public health problem and strongly associated with a hig... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 18, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news
Placebos DO work and even cause side effects, leading scientist claims
EXCLUSIVE: Dr Ted Kaptchuk, professor of medicine at Harvard, referenced scans from one of his studies showing patients respond to acupuncture when the needles were not inserted. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 4, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Acupuncture for treatment of persistent disturbed sleep: a randomized clinical trial in veterans with mild traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder - Huang W, Johnson TM, Kutner NG, Halpin SN, Weiss P, Griffiths PC, Bliwise DL.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate real, as compared with sham, acupuncture in improving persistent sleep disturbance in veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). METHODS: This sham-controlled randomized clinica... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 18, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Distraction, Fatigue, Chronobiology, Vigilance, Workload Source Type: news
Woman, 94, had acupuncture needles buried along her spine for 30 YEARS
The unnamed woman, believed to be from Toronto, visited a traditional Korean Hari acupuncture clinic in the Canadian city just once. Hari involves leaving needles beneath the skin. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 14, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Patients school OHSU students on how to treat pain and what to avoid
The future doctors were in the midst of a two-week “intersession” course on pain management and the role of opioids and alternative treatments, including massage, acupuncture and medical marijuana. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines - December 13, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Elizabeth Hayes Source Type: news
Mother gives birth with uterus from deceased donor
Previous uterine transplants have been from live donors who are in short supply Related items fromOnMedica UK to expand trials of womb transplants Epilepsy does not affect chance of pregnancy, or outcomes Acupuncture with IVF does not increase women ’s chance of a baby Patients face postcode lottery for IVF, new data shows Egg freezing for social reasons is not without risk, warns Royal College (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - December 5, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Yoga and acupuncture may help to treat menopause
Yoga and acupuncture may decrease the frequency of menopausal hot flushes, according to research published inMenopause.Reuters (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - December 3, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Yoga, acupuncture might ease menopause hot flashes
- Acupuncture and yoga could offer relief from the hot flashes of menopause, a new analysis suggests. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 30, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
Yoga, Acupuncture Might Ease Menopause Hot Flashes Yoga, Acupuncture Might Ease Menopause Hot Flashes
Acupuncture and yoga could offer relief from the hot flashes of menopause, a new analysis suggests.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 29, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news
Coverage for Integrative Pain Therapies on the Horizon Coverage for Integrative Pain Therapies on the Horizon
Healthcare providers, policy makers, insurers, and other stakeholders are making progress in ensuring improved access to integrative pain management therapies such as yoga, acupuncture, and massage.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 16, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
More adults are using complementary and alternative medicine in England but access is unequal, finds survey
Use of practitioner-led complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), such as acupuncture, massage, osteopathy and chiropractic treatment, rose from 12 per cent of the population in 2005 to 16 per cent of the population in 2015, according to a survey led by researchers at the University of Bristol's Centre for Academic Primary Care. However, access to these treatments was unequal, with women, those who are better off and those in the south of England more likely to use CAM. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - November 14, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research, International; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Population Health Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
Acupuncture in the ED Cuts Pain, Reduces Stress, Anxiety Acupuncture in the ED Cuts Pain, Reduces Stress, Anxiety
In the emergency department, acupuncture relieves pain, cuts stress and anxiety, and is acceptable to the majority of patients.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 12, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Can acupuncture improve fertility?
Many people look for alternatives to hormonal or other drug treatments to improve fertility outcomes. One option is acupuncture. Learn more about it, including whether it works, here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 5, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Fertility Source Type: news
Acupuncture and athletic performance: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute,?two experts talk about how combining acupuncture with physical therapy can help athletes get back in the game?and?how the ancient Chinese practice may also enhance performance. To listen, click the link below. Acupuncture and Athletic Performance (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 5, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What are the best remedies for neuropathy from chemo?
Neuropathy from chemo can cause tingling and numbness in the hands and feet. It is a side effect of the chemotherapy drug that a person uses in their cancer treatment. Learn more about the best remedies for neuropathy from chemo, including natural and alternative remedies, such as vitamins, massage, and acupuncture. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 26, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cancer / Oncology Source Type: news
