Tag: acupuncture research
Acupuncture for Insomnia
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:163850. doi: 10.1155/2013/163850. Epub 2013 Sep 18. Free article here. Efficacy of acupuncture for primary insomnia: a randomized controlled clinical trial.Guo J, Wang LP, Liu CZ, et al Acupuncture and Moxibustion Department, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Capital Medical University, 23 Meishuguanhou Street, Beijing 100010, China….
Read MoreAnti-Hypotensive Effects of Acupuncture: Longhurst
This abstract and powerpoint by Longhurst looks at the physiology of the anti-hypotensive effects of acupuncture. Abstract here John Longhurst Power point here John Longhurst_ppt
Read MoreAcupuncture for PCOS
No abstract nor powerpoint link for Stener Vitorin’s talk on PCOS. So will simply copy down the notes I took at the lecture. PCOS is characterized by high ACTH. This leads to hypersecretion of the ovaries of testosterone and well as hyperinsulinemia and increased sympathetic activity. Low frequency (2HZ) acupuncture on the abdomen leads to…
Read MoreSelf Administered Acupuncture for Hot Flashes and Chemotherapy Fatigue Part I
This was one of my favorite talks by Jacqueling Filshie an Anesthesiologist in charge of the Pain Clinic at The Royal Marsden Hospital in the UK. Abstract here.Jacqueline Filshie. Power Point presentation here. Jacqueline Filshie_ppt Hot flashes is a huge issue in patients recommended to take Tamoxifen because the hot flashes can lead to early…
Read MoreAcupuncture for Depression: British Study
Nice study showing effectiveness and cost effectiveness for Acupuncture for Depression in the UK by Dr. Stewart Richmond. A summary of the article is found on Medical News website here. Abstract hereStewart Richmond The point Rx is, from my notes: Lr3, Sp6, GB20, GB34, CV4, then Lr3 +Sp6 LI4, TE5 (This may not be quite…
Read MoreAcupuncture for Tinnitus and HRV Study
This study is of interest for a few reasons. 1. It uses HRV (LF,HF, and LF/HF) as a treatment outcome as well as clinical response. 2. The points used for tinnitis are good to have on hand, since this group seems proficient in tinnitus treatment. 3. The sham that they use is simply shallow…
Read MoreSignificance of DeQi in Acupuncture Treatment
This article raises more questions than it settles. It is somewhat related to my poster I’m working on. The issue I’m trying to get at with my study, is whether we can really say categorically whether one type of stimulation is better than another. At the Society for Acupuncture Research Meeting in April, they…
Read MoreAcupuncture for Orthostatic Hypotension
The findings of this study are at odds with studies that show acupuncture at PC6 causes parasympathetic enhancement, not sympathetic enhancement. So not exactly sure what to make of this one. Only the abstract is available unfortunately, since I would be interested to see exactly how they measured the HRV. Also, using healthy volunteers may…
Read MoreAcupuncture and Isometric Exercises for Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis has been one true success story for acupuncture research. In this study, they compare acupuncture and isometric exercise for knee osteoarthritis. Unfortunately, they don’t describe the isometric exercises well. At. all. Int J Prev Med. 2013 Apr;4(Suppl 1):S73-7. Comparison of the effects of acupuncture and isometric exercises on symptom of knee osteoarthritis.Saleki M,…
Read MoreAcupuncture Works for High Blood Pressure
Acupunct Electrother Res. 2013;38(1-2):1-15. The effect of acupuncture on high blood pressure of patients using antihypertensive drugs.Cevik C, Iseri SO. Dept. of Clinical Biochemistry, Director of The Acupuncture Clinic & The Coordinator of The Acupuncture Certificate Courses, Gazi University Medical Faculty, Ankara/Turkey. Abstract Blood pressure control is an important component of cardiovascular disease prevention. Despite…
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