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09/13/2020
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By Janine Acero
6 Natural and effective alternatives to ibuprofen
Over-the-counter medicines (OTCs) are a double-edged sword: They are readily available and can relieve your symptoms quickly, but once you have become reliant on them, they can make you sicker with adverse side effects. Ibuprofen is one such OTC medicine: While it’s used at a rate of billions of doses every year to treat pain, […]
02/26/2020
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By Darnel Fernandez
Stop bone deterioration with acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient therapeutic approach employed by practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It involves inserting needles on specific points of the skin to elicit a physiological or metabolic change. People often seek an acupuncturist when they need to deal with body pain, whether it is chronic (long-term) or acute (short-term). A highly skilled acupuncturist […]
02/07/2020
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By Grace Olson
A natural remedy for sleep problems: Can acupuncture help with insomnia?
Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years, and many scientific studies attest to its health benefits. Acupuncture is often used to treat chronic pain and nausea. But recent studies show that it can also be used to help people with insomnia. How does acupuncture work? Acupuncture is a traditional medicine and healing art that originated in China. It was developed around 100 B.C., and […]
12/31/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
East meets West: Can TCM and Western medicine “team up” to beat lung cancer?
Western medicine relies heavily on the use of modern drugs, which are often synthetic and cause undesirable side effects. On the other hand, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) makes use of medicinal plants and natural healing practices to address minor ailments or serious illnesses. Due to growing interest in and the resurgence of TCM use, researchers […]
12/29/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers take a page from ancient TCM practices for treating fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes widespread pain in the muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments and nerves. It is usually caused by an infection, physical trauma, psychological stress or surgery. The intense pain caused by fibromyalgia is often accompanied by other issues such as fatigue, memory and mood problems and sleep issues. In a study published in The Journal of Alternative and […]
12/17/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Comparing the effectiveness of physical therapy modalities and acupuncture for the treatment of fibromyalgia
In this study, researchers from Baskent University in Turkey compared the effects of physical therapy modalities with those of acupuncture on pain, daily function and quality of life of patients with fibromyalgia syndrome. Their results were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Physical therapy (PT) modalities are used in the treatment of fibromyalgia […]
12/11/2019
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By Darnel Fernandez
Acupuncture helps relieve stress, which is key to preventing psoriasis flares
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease characterized by the buildup of cells and scaling on the skin’s surface. Inflammation and redness often surround these scales, which can develop into thick, red patches that can crack and bleed. The National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) reports that over eight million Americans are afflicted with psoriasis. If left unchecked, […]
12/04/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Investigating the efficacy of acupuncture for treating rheumatoid arthritis of the hand
In this study, European researchers objectively assessed the safety and efficacy of acupuncture treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. Their findings were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by pain, functional disability, poor quality of life (QoL), high socio-economic impact and high annual costs. Although acupuncture is widely used, studies on […]
10/28/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Acupuncture found to help with depression in patients after stroke
Acupuncture is an age-old traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practice that has withstood the test of time. Even today, acupuncture is still used to assist in healing and recovery, as well as to relieve discomfort and pain. Acupuncture therapy is popular among patients who have undergone intensive and harsh treatments, such as surgeries and chemo-radiation therapy. Because […]
10/21/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Acupuncture is BETTER than opioids, especially for treating pain
Opioid-related overdose is a top concern in the U.S., where it claims around 130 lives every day, according to data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. In the midst of this crisis, people have turned to alternative treatments for pain relief. A therapy that’s gaining ground is acupuncture, a form of traditional Chinese medicine that […]
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