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News & Articles By Edsel Cook
12/19/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Better than drugs: Acupuncture relieves lumbar disk herniation
Chinese researchers found that acupuncture treatment could relieve the severe pain experienced by patients with lumbar disk herniation. They further reported that the pain-relieving effect of the healing art could match the analgesic effect of pharmaceutical drugs. This systematic review received support from Jinan University. Its findings were published in the science journal Acupuncture in Medicine. Thirty […]
12/14/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Silverweed is a natural cough medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine prescribes silverweed (Potentilla anserina) as a herbal remedy for coughing. Researchers believe that the root of the plant contains bioactive compounds that reduce the severity of coughing and help increase the sputum in the air passages. One of the most common symptoms of respiratory illness, coughing can cause significant difficulties and pain […]
11/21/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The antitussive effects of silverweed
A Chinese study evaluated the traditional use of silverweed (Potentilla anserina) as a folk medicine for fits of coughing. They tested extracts made from the root of the medicinal herb for their antitussive and expectorant activity. The Lanzhou University of Technology supported the study. Its results were published in the science journal Pharmaceutical Biology. Silverweed […]
11/14/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Acupressure can heal stress fractures
Acupressure is often touted as a means of relieving pain caused by various ailments and injuries. But did you know that it can also help heal tiny fractures in bones? An article in Modern Reflexology covered how acupressure therapy could heal stress fractures. Stress fractures are also called hairline fractures. They develop when bones can no […]
11/13/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Meditative movement, consisting of yoga, tai chi, and qigong, can treat major depressive disorder
Tai chi, qigong, and yoga each bring a host of physical and mental benefits to their practitioners. In an article in Psychology Today, a new study suggests that these meditative movements could help improve the symptoms of major depressive disorder. Of the three systems, yoga is drawing the greatest amount of attention. It has become a popular […]
11/07/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Better than synthetics: Korean hand acupressure alleviates opioid-related nausea
Rather than taking addictive opioid painkillers, it might be safer and better to try traditional Korean medicine. In an entry in Science Direct, Korean hand acupressure was able to alleviate both the pain caused by cesarean delivery and attacks of nausea and vomiting due to opioids. Opioids used to be the go-to medication for relieving […]
11/07/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Cure your nausea naturally with acupressure
Nausea accompanies many ailments. It is also a common side effect of stimulants and pharmaceutical medicine. While many people will take anti-nausea drugs or just endure it, an article in Modern Reflexology suggested acupressure as a natural means of remedying the common disorder. Acupressure is an important part of traditional Chinese medicine. It is similar […]
11/05/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Study: Adding Chinese remedies to conventional medicine improve the cognitive function of Alzheimer’s patients
While Alzheimer’s disease cannot be cured, its degenerative effects can be slowed down or even halted through treatment with specialized medicines. However, the benefits imparted by these drugs do not last. A Chinese study experimented with using traditional herbal remedies as a complementary treatment alongside conventional drugs to make them last longer. Alzheimer’s disease is an increasingly common […]
10/28/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Electroacupuncture found to ease nausea and vomiting in ICU patients recovering from chemotherapy
Refractory vomiting is just one of many complications endured by patients confined to intensive care units (ICU) due to chemotherapy and other major medical treatments. But relief may be coming in the form of transcutaneous electroacupuncture (TEA) therapy that can alleviate the worst symptoms of persistent vomiting. Earlier studies have shown that TEA can reduce episodes of nausea […]
10/19/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers look at various ways to treat depression and anxiety in cancer patients
Cancer patients are already burdened with expensive, painful, and seemingly ineffective treatments for life-threatening diseases. Anxiety and depression further increase the burden on their exhausted bodies as well as their troubled minds. To counter these effects, Chinese researchers looked at different approaches to improve their moods and the quality of their lives. Traditional Chinese medicine considers anxiety […]
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