by Kevin Berger, DAOM | Aug 8, 2013 | Conditions and Symptoms, Skin Conditions
New research finds acupuncture more effective than medications for the treatment of a sty (hordeolum), a red lump near the edge of the eyelid . A total of 102 sty patients participated in the study. They were randomized into two separate groups. Group 1...
by Kevin Berger, DAOM | Aug 8, 2013 | Conditions and Symptoms, Infertility
New research from the University of Maryland School of Medicine concludes that acupuncture increases pregnancy rates for women receiving IVF at medical clinics that otherwise have low success rates with the fertility procedure. The study was a systematic...
by Kevin Berger, DAOM | Aug 8, 2013 | Thrive Acupuncture Boyertown
Acupuncture is an effective treatment modality for COPD New research examined multifaceted approaches to clinical assessments and treatments and discovered that acupuncture reduces dyspnea, difficulty with breathing, and increases exercise capacity for patients with...
by Kevin Berger, DAOM | Aug 8, 2013 | Conditions and Symptoms, Skin Conditions
New research finds acupuncture an effective treatment for the treatment of acne. Investigators examined the effects of four facial acupuncture treatments on patients suffering from acne vulgaris. Following the treatment regime, the investigators measured significant...
by Kevin Berger, DAOM | Aug 8, 2013 | Conditions and Symptoms, Stroke and Paralysis
New research concludes that acupuncture is effective for the treatment of spasticity and paralysis due to stroke. Investigators discovered that acupuncture effectively reduced spastic hemiplegia, paralysis on one side of the body with muscle and tendon spasms, in...
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