Japanese investigators have used colour doppler ultrasound imaging (CDI) to non-invasively evaluate haemodynamic changes caused by acupuncture. The authors hypothesised that, based on traditional point indications for Taichong LIV-3 (‘regulating the blood’ and ‘opening into the … [Read more...]
Acupuncture Therapy on Canvey Island
Just thirty miles east of London is an area known as Canvey Island, home to about 30,000 people. Canvey Island's name is a bit misleading - it is separated from the English mainland by a series of creeks, but not exactly an island in the traditional sense of the word. Canvey … [Read more...]
Acupuncture has clinically relevant benefits in chronic conditions
A UK-based study looking at acupuncture carried out in a busy GP practice by an experienced traditional acupuncturist, found that it resulted in clinically relevant improvements in patients’ MYMOP scores for a variety of conditions. Evaluation was conducted on 46 patients (mean … [Read more...]
Acupuncture for chronic pain is good value for money
Acupuncture is cost-effective for the treatment of chronic pain, according to a systematic review carried out by UK researchers. The authors synthesised data from eight economic evaluations, seven cost-utility analyses and one cost-effectiveness analysis, which covered … [Read more...]
Acupuncture benefits brain after both ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke
Chinese researchers have found electro-acupuncture at points on the head to be helpful for increasing neuroplasticity in cerebral motor regions following ischaemic stroke. The scientists used PET to observe the cerebral function of six patients who had suffered a stroke. The … [Read more...]
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