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Thermal Effects of Acupuncture by the Infrared Thermography Test in Patients With Tinnitus
Publication date: Available online 27 June 2019Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian StudiesAuthor(s): Wa Cai, Ai-Wen Chen, Lei Ding, Wei-Dong ShenAbstractPrevious studies have confirmed the efficacy of acupuncture treatment for tinnitus. However, no relevant studies of the exact mechanism of acupuncture efficacy on tinnitus have been published. Enrolled participants with left-sided tinnitus received acupuncture treatment at TE3 and TE5. The acupuncture session lasted for 30 minutes. The infrared thermography (IRT) test of each participant's bilateral aural regions and visual analog scale scores were taken before an...
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - August 2, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Cervical trigger point acupuncture for treatment of somatic tinnitus
This report describes the use of acupuncture in the treatment of a 71-years-old female with chronic neck pain who suffered from a left-sided tinnitus for 2 years, as well. The tinnitus and neck pain severity was rated as 7 and 6 respectively on a numeric rating scale (NRS) of 10. On examination, she had restricted cervical range of motion and several myofascial trigger points in cervical muscles. Audiometric tests of patient were normal. She received trigger point acupuncture of cervical muscles twice per week for 10 sessions. Her tinnitus completely disappeared after third session and did not return during 5 years follow-...
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - July 30, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Effects of Acupressure on Fatigue in Patients with Cancer Who Underwent Chemotherapy
ConclusionResults of this investigation showed that acupressure has short-term effectiveness on the cancer-related fatigue of patients undergoing chemotherapy (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - July 28, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Effects of Acupressure on Fatigue in Patients with Cancer Underwent Chemotherapy
ConclusionResults of this investigation showed that acupressure has short-term effectiveness on the cancer-related fatigue of patients undergoing chemotherapy (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - July 26, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Changes in heart rate variability in patients with Spleen-Qi deficiency syndrome
ConclusionsOur results suggest that the pathology of SDQB could be associated with a low vagal tone which causes a decrease in peristalsis, with increased fatigue, reduced attention and appearance of gastrointestinal symptoms. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - July 26, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Stimulation of bladder acupoints by cloprostenol for treating back soreness in athletic horses
Publication date: Available online 24 July 2019Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian StudiesAuthor(s): Eldessouky Sheta, Haithem Farghali, Safwat Ragab, Nagwa Hassan, Asmaa EL-SherifAbstractTwenty-five Thoroughbred jumper geldings suffered back soreness with poor performance and 5 control horses were assessed by archived computer data, clinical examination and laboratory analyses of complete blood picture, serum enzymes and cortisol level, before and after cloprostenol-aquapuncture.The 25 diseased horses before therapy showed significant increases in AST and CPK with clinical pains scored mild in 15 horses, moderate ...
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - July 24, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Pressuring of Acupoints as a Complement to the Diagnosis of Stifle Diseases in Horses
In conclusion, assessing the reaction at the demonstrated acupoints can facilitate a diagnosis of a potential stifle lesion. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - July 19, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Thermal Effects of Acupuncture by the Infrared Thermography Test in Patients with Tinnitus
Publication date: Available online 27 June 2019Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian StudiesAuthor(s): Wa Cai, Ai-Wen Chen, Lei Ding, Wei-Dong ShenAbstractPrevious studies have confirmed the efficacy of acupuncture treatment for tinnitus. However, no relevant studies of the exact mechanism of acupuncture efficacy on tinnitus have been published. Enrolled participants with left-sided tinnitus received acupuncture treatment at TE3 and TE5. The acupuncture session lasted for 30 minutes. The infrared thermography (IRT) test of each participant's bilateral aural regions and visual analog scale scores were taken before an...
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - July 13, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Pressuring of acupoints as a complement to the stifle diseases diagnosis in horses
In conclusion, assessing the reaction at the demonstrated acupoints can facilitate a diagnosis of a potential stifle lesion. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - July 3, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Thermal effects of acupuncture by infrared thermography test in patients with tinnitus
Publication date: Available online 27 June 2019Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian StudiesAuthor(s): Wa Cai, Ai-Wen Chen, Lei Ding, Wei-Dong ShenAbstractPrevious studies have confirmed the efficacy of acupuncture treatment for tinnitus. However, no relevant studies of the exact mechanism of acupuncture efficacy on tinnitus have been published. Enrolled participants with left-sided tinnitus received acupuncture treatment at TE3 and TE5. The acupuncture session lasted for 30 minutes. Infrared thermography test (IRT) test of each participant’s bilateral aural regions and visual analog scale (VAS) scores were taken b...
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - June 27, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Editorial Board
Publication date: June 2019Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, Volume 12, Issue 3Author(s): (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - June 20, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis with the Yuan-Luo Point Pair: A Clinical Case Report
Publication date: Available online 3 June 2019Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian StudiesAuthor(s): Jonathan DayAbstractThis case report chronicles the treatment of a case of plantar fasciitis with acupuncture and tuina over six clinic visits. The patient was a 41-year-old female with plantar fasciitis for two months. A variety of acupuncture and electroacupuncture protocols were used at first, with no benefit. After the fourth and fifth visits, however, the patient experienced total relief of pain and a significant reduction in stiffness that persisted through her final visit two weeks later. These later treatment...
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - June 3, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

The Analogy between the Tradition Chinese Acupuncture and Phlebotomy in Medieval Bohemia
Publication date: Available online 17 May 2019Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian StudiesAuthor(s): Alexander Ivanov, CSc, Czech Technical (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - May 17, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Wet Cupping—Traditional Hijamah Technique versus Asian Cupping Technique in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial
ConclusionsThe study did not show a superiority of one technique compared to the other. Longer follow-up periods and more than one cupping session may be needed to evaluate the difference, if any, between both techniques.Trial registrationNCT02012205. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - May 15, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Canine and Feline Patients Referred Exclusively for Acupuncture and Herbs: A Two-Year Retrospective Analysis
Publication date: Available online 24 April 2019Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian StudiesAuthor(s): Justin Shmalberg, Huisheng Xie, Mushtaq A. MemonAbstractAcupuncture and the administration of herbal supplements are increasingly used in veterinary practice, but no retrospective studies have examined patient characteristics and treatment interventions in a population of dogs and cats presenting exclusively for such therapies. This two-year retrospective analysis of 161 referrals to an integrative medicine service at an academic teaching hospital found that dogs were more frequently treated than cats (91.9% vs. 8....
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - May 15, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research