Encouraging evidence for acupuncture in the treatment of PTSD

The evidence for the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is encouraging, conclude Korean authors. Four RCTs and two uncontrolled clinical trials (UCTs) were systematically reviewed. One high-quality RCT reported that acupuncture was superior to waitlist control and that the therapeutic effects of acupuncture and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) were similar, based on effect sizes. One RCT showed no statistical difference between acupuncture and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). One RCT reported a favorable effect of acupuncture plus CBT against CBT alone. A meta-analysis of acupuncture plus moxibustion versus SSRIs favoured acupuncture plus moxibustion in three outcomes. Further trials are required to confirm these suggested benefits of acupuncture. (Acupuncture for posttraumatic stress disorder: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials and prospective clinical trials. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:615857).

Categories: Miscellaneous disorders, Psychological / emotional

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Moxibustion

moxibustion at essex acupuncture

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

pain-relief

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

battlefield-acupuncture

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.