A Chinese research group has found that acupuncture at Hegu L.I.-4 is significantly more effective for the treatment of chronic low back pain (CLBP) than standardised acupuncture, especially in the long term. A total of 187 patients with CLBP were randomised to ‘Hegu … [Read more...]

A novel acupuncture treatment strategy called dense cranial electro-acupuncture stimulation (DCEAS) has been shown to enhance anti-depressant efficacy in the early phase of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD). DCEAS involves … [Read more...]

The New York Times Health Health Care Policy Acupuncture Moves Toward the Mainstream Love movies? Get the FREE Movies Update   NYTimes: Home - Site Index - Archive - Help Log In - Register Now  It's Free! Go to a … [Read more...]

For at least 2,000 years Chinese healers have used acupuncture to treat pain and other ailments. Now Western doctors want proof that it works. There is little dispute that people feel better after receiving the treatment, in which thin needles are inserted deeply … [Read more...]

A large randomised controlled trial carried out in China has found acupuncture to be an effective treatment for functional dyspepsia. A total of 712 patients were randomly assigned to six groups. Group A received acupuncture on points of the Stomach channel specifically related … [Read more...]