Acupuncture helps reduce diabetic peripheral neuropathy

The results of a study from Thailand have shown that acupuncture combined with medication can significantly reduce peripheral neuropathy in diabetics. Forty-eight type-2 diabetic patients were divided into two groups. The control group received medication alone (including amitriptyline and vitamin B12), while the experimental group received medication plus acupuncture. Seven main acupuncture points were used: Quchi L.I.-11, Weiguanxiashu M-BW-12, Shenshu BL-23, Guanyuan REN-4, Zusanli ST-36, Hegu L.I.-4 and Sanyinjiao SP-6. The results showed that acupuncture in combination with medication significantly reduced numbness in the lower extremities compared with medication alone. (The Effectiveness of Acupuncture in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. Journal of Thai Traditional Alternative Medicine. Dec 2012, 10(3).

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Moxibustion

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Warming points through Moxibustion is an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It utilises a substance called Moxa, which is made from the aged leaves of a herb called mugwort. Like the sun, moxa produces a comforting dry heat helping to eliminate dampness and cold in the body, alleviating Aches and Pains and supporting Aging Joints.

Pain Relief

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If you are one of those people who has exhausted the chemical pills and potions of Western Medicine, then Acupuncture could be for you.
There are many patients who have been sent home to grin and bear it and, after many months of putting up with discomfort, the discovery of natural pain relief in the form of an acupuncture treatment can be the most wonderful experience.

Battlefield

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Originally developed to treat pain in US Air Force pilots who were unable to take medication while flying, this ear acupuncture technique has proved so effective in the relief of pain that many soldiers across the american forces have been trained so they can treat each other on the battlefield.