Acupuncture and moxibustion for the treatment of insomnia: Research
A new study concludes that a combination of acupuncture and moxibustion for the treatment of insomnia is effective. Researchers at the Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine compared two groups receiving acupuncture for the treatment of insomnia. Both groups...
Acupuncture benefits cognition in children: Research
Researchers conclude that acupuncture benefits cognition in children with mental retardation. The research team also found that acupuncture improved social adaptability. In this randomized study, participants were placed in either a medication group or an acupuncture...
Acupuncture lower HBP / Hypertension: Research
A new recently published case study highlights the efficaciousness of acupuncture for the treatment of hypertension, high blood pressure. Researchers measured several key improvements as a result of acupuncture treatments. The patient had a significant reduction in...
acupuncture effectively treats vertigo caused by a disorder of the neck: research
A new study concludes that acupuncture effectively treats vertigo caused by a disorder of the neck. Researchers made an interesting discovery during the study. Two phenomena occurred simultaneously as a result of acupuncture treatments. Vertigo decreased and blood...
Acupuncture to improve eyesight: research
A new pilot study finds acupuncture effective in significantly improving eyesight for patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). This disorder is a genetically inherited condition that may lead to blindness. Acupuncture improved overall eyesight and improved issues of...
Acupuncture treats neuropathic pain: Research
Peripheral or central nerve injury often leads to neuropathic pain, a chronic condition that can manifest behaviorally as spontaneous pain, hyperalgesia and allodynia, and which also results in neurological dysfunction. Acupuncture has been used to treat neuropathic...