Systematic review suggests acupuncture and Chinese herbs work for weight loss

A systematic review examining the effects of Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment on obesity has found them to be more effective than placebo or lifestyle modification in reducing body weight. The authors analysed the pooled results from 96 RCTs: 49 trials of CHM, 44 trials of acupuncture and three trials of combined therapy. The results of the meta-analysis also showed that CHM and acupuncture had a similar efficacy to Western anti-obesity drugs, but with fewer adverse effects. (A systematic review on use of Chinese medicine and acupuncture for treatment of obesity. Obes Rev. 2012 May;13(5):409-430).

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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.