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Acupuncturist7
  • The legislation put in place stipulates that only practitioners who are state-registered may use the following titles: Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Registered Acupuncturist, Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner, and Registered Chinese Herbal Medicine Practitioner. (wikipedia.org)
  • Experts from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center's Integrative Medicine Service, who have either conducted or reviewed many of those studies, recommend that cancer patients interested in acupuncture seek a certified or licensed acupuncturist who has training or past experience working with individuals with cancer. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • During treatment, an acupuncturist gently inserts fine needles into your skin. (ohsu.edu)
  • It is most effective with regular and frequent treatments, but more specific guidelines for follow-up therapies should be discussed during your initial consultation with an acupuncturist. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • In acupuncture, an acupuncturist will insert needles into a person's body with the goal of balancing their energy . (naturalnews.com)
  • The long term studies, particularly where the well trained acupuncturist has been given the freedom of (traditional) normal practice profiles, have been encouraging, with success rates far higher than those associated with the placebo response. (grossbeakchiro.com)
  • Compare all the acupuncture clinics and contact the acupuncturist in Metro Manila who's right for you. (whatclinic.com)
Needles23
Efficacy16
  • We evaluated the efficacy of tongue acupuncture compared with traditional acupuncture through a rigorous meta-analysis process. (hindawi.com)
  • Tongue acupuncture outperforms traditional acupuncture in terms of clinical efficacy, FDA score, and NIHSS score in the treatment of poststroke dysarthria. (hindawi.com)
  • They also suggest that "avoiding prescientific arguments is one approach towards explaining acupuncture mechanism of action, efficacy and effectiveness. (scienceblogs.com)
  • To evaluate the clinical efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of arrhythmia. (acupuncturetimes.com)
  • The researchers searched CNKI, VIP, WF, PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library with the set-up themes as randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the clinical efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of arrhythmia. (acupuncturetimes.com)
  • The results observed from the meta-analysis indicated the following: (1) compared with the result showed in placebo group, the traditional Chinese medicine group presented to have good efficacy, especially in the treatment of premature ventricular contractions. (acupuncturetimes.com)
  • In 1997, the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) formally recognized acupuncture as a mainstream medicine healing option with a statement documenting the procedure's safety and efficacy for treating a range of health conditions. (mountsinai.org)
  • 5 The GP-TCM grant aimed to investigate the safety and efficacy of acupuncture as well as other traditional Chinese medicine interventions. (bmj.com)
  • However, there is no systematic review evaluating safety and efficacy of acupuncture for MCI in elderly people. (lww.com)
  • OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of Huoxue Tongluo decoction plus acupuncture in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation and its effectiveness in improving the fun ctional recovery of the patients' affected joints and mitigating their pain. (iospress.com)
  • The efficacy of acupuncture in relieving pain and nausea, for instance, has been conclusively demonstrated and is now acknowledged worldwide. (who.int)
  • Although traditional medicine has long been used, there is little systematic evidence regarding its safety and efficacy. (who.int)
  • Many academic medical centers and healthcare organizations, including the World Health Organization, continue to investigate and explore the efficacy of acupuncture. (msdmanuals.com)
  • This study is a single-blind randomized controlled trial, conducted from January 2022 to November 2023, aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of laser acupuncture (LA) as an add-on preventive therapy for chronic migraine (CM) in patients with unsatisfactory pharmacological effects. (who.int)
  • Future larger studies should further evaluate the efficacy of offering acupuncture in combination with NRT on the outcomes of cessation and reduction. (cdc.gov)
  • Acupuncture and auriculotherapy in the treatment of anxiety or depression in adults and the elderly: what is the efficacy/effectiveness and safety of acupuncture and auriculotherapy for the treatment of anxiety or depression in adults and/or the elderly? (bvsalud.org)
Type of acupuncture3
Auricular6
Acupuncturists9
  • The aim of registration was to protect the public from the risks of acupuncture by ensuring a high baseline level of competency and education of registered acupuncturists, enforcing guidelines regarding continuing professional education and investigating complaints of practitioner conduct. (wikipedia.org)
  • The province of Ontario, Canada, created the Traditional Chinese Medicine Act in 2006, which created the College of Traditional Chinese Practitioners and Acupuncturists. (wikipedia.org)
  • The state-owned Accident Compensation Corporation reimburses for acupuncture treatment by registered health care practitioners and some traditional/lay acupuncturists that belong to voluntary professional associations. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 2022, the Ceylon Association of Medical Acupuncturists Archived 2022-09-23 at the Wayback Machine was established as a self-regulatory body for the practice of Acupuncture and TCM in Sri Lanka. (wikipedia.org)
  • Currently, acupuncture services are provided at 73% of National Cancer Institute (NCI), Comprehensive Cancer Centres in the U.S., and more than 1,300 physician acupuncturists are present in North America. (medgadget.com)
  • Acupuncturists who follow more traditional/ancient Chinese principles focus exclusively on directing the flow of qi (pronounced "chee"), or energy, through your body. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • This allows students to develop their confidence and acupuncture skills and reach their full potential as professional acupuncturists. (naturopathy-uk.com)
  • Boca Raton Acupuncture Clinic was founded by Dr. Li Zheng and Dr. Changhong Zhou, qualified acupuncturists and herbalists with over 26 years of experience in traditional Chinese medicine. (selfgrowth.com)
  • There are different triggers for acid reflux, and while conventional medicines treat each trigger separately, the acupuncturists at Boca Raton Acupuncture Clinic treat the issue as a whole and try to solve the problem with a combination of acupuncture, herbs , and dietary changes. (selfgrowth.com)
Sham acupuncture5
  • In addition, the studies were not consistent with the method of sham acupuncture , which might produce some therapeutic effect in the studies. (bartleby.com)
  • Other studies have found, though, that sham acupuncture can be as effective as actual acupuncture. (webmd.com)
  • Those studies also found that, compared to standard treatment, both actual acupuncture and sham acupuncture are more effective. (webmd.com)
  • A recent study from the British Medical Journal found that among women who received acupuncture and IVF, the pregnancy rates were 65% higher and the rates of live births were nearly twice as high than among women who received IVF with sham acupuncture or no acupuncture. (healthy.net)
  • Comparing acupuncture to the control practice of sham acupuncture is complicated because the comparison therapy is still a relaxation practice with a provider. (msdmanuals.com)
Clinic14
  • The studies were implemented in various settings such as the multidisciplinary spinal pain unit of Townsville's General Hospital, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Department of Chengdu General Military Hospital, inpatient rehabilitation clinic in Germany, and the Department of Neurology at Nantou Hospital with sample sizes ranged from 29 to 282 patients. (bartleby.com)
  • I have had treatment at Alice's clinic for around 5 years for tennis elbow and back pain. (yell.com)
  • Jayanth Acupuncture Clinic provides treatment for all kind of cronic and acute deceases by acupuncture in Chennai, acupuncture is an drugless treatment and no more effects from acupuncture. (prlog.org)
  • Acupuncture is one of many complementary medicine therapies at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Integrative Medicine. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • The clinic in Boca Raton treats a wide array of problems and conditions using acupuncture and other traditional treatments. (selfgrowth.com)
  • One of the most common complaints from patients at Boca Raton Acupuncture Clinic is gastrointestinal problems, including bloating, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, diarrhea, stomach ulcers, and acid reflux disease or GERD. (selfgrowth.com)
  • While there are various allopathic treatments for these problems, at Boca Raton Acupuncture Clinic, our clinicians treat acid reflux with acupuncture , and it has proven to be very successful. (selfgrowth.com)
  • This is why so many patients at Boca Raton Acupuncture Clinic, which relies on the treatment of acid reflux with acupuncture therapy, have successfully gotten better. (selfgrowth.com)
  • Acid reflux with acupuncture provides a less stressful way of treating the disorder without drugs or drastic lifestyle changes, is one of the reasons why it has proven so popular with patients of Boca Raton Acupuncture Clinic. (selfgrowth.com)
  • Acupuncture Philippines Manila Clinic of Dr. Noel Zosa L.Ac. (whatclinic.com)
  • The clinic is operated by acupuncture and Oriental medicine professionals but it also gives students the opportunity to get some hands-on experience and practice what they have learned in the classroom on real patients, overseen by a professional. (liveson.org)
  • Alma Acupuncture is a women-owned clinic in the heart of Fishtown, founded by Bec Jimenez and Franchesca Isaac. (phillymag.com)
  • Objective: The aim of this non-randomized, mixed-methods observational study was to describe the utilization rate and nurses' experiences of ear acupuncture in a highly specialized clinic for eating disorders in Sweden, in which acupuncture had been implemented as part of routine clinical care. (lu.se)
  • We conducted a retrospective analysis of a community clinic’s smoking cessation program targeting a Chinese population that offered acupuncture, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), and counseling from 2007 to 2010. (cdc.gov)
Therapeutic6
  • Tongue acupuncture therapeutic parameters were classified and counted based on tongue acupoint location, acupuncture manipulation, and the number of manipulations. (hindawi.com)
  • In addition to that, the therapeutic effect obtained from the combination of both Chinese traditional medicine and western medicine is clinically better than that of the sole use of western medicine. (acupuncturetimes.com)
  • For most members of the scientific community and the general public, acupuncture is likely the most recognized therapeutic type of Traditional Chinese Medicine. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • In the Eastern theory of medicine, the main therapeutic goal of acupuncture is encouraging the human body towards achieving homeostasis, which is defined as a natural state of balance in physiological operations and organ function. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine , the therapeutic effects of acupuncture on chronic pelvic pain syndrome were evaluated. (naturalnews.com)
  • Based on the results, both long-needle acupuncture and traditional acupuncture had therapeutic effects on chronic pelvic pain syndrome. (naturalnews.com)
Electro-acupuncture4
  • Electro acupuncture is expected to gain significant traction and experience 5X growth in the global acupuncture market by the end of 2029 . (medgadget.com)
  • Acupuncture or electro-acupuncture are at least as good as some drugs in treating depression or sometimes can improve the benefits of certain drugs, thus helping to relieve the suffering of some patients. (pioneerthinking.com)
  • Substance P and beta-endorphin mediate electro-acupuncture induced analgesia in mouse cancer pain model. (ons.org)
  • ZHAN, L. Electro-acupuncture v. Amitripyline in the Treatment of Depressive States. (bvsalud.org)
Practice of acupuncture3
Moxibustion6
Acupoints5
  • According to the classified statistics of tongue acupuncture treatment parameters, there are three kinds of tongue acupuncture points in 9 studies: lingual surface, sublingual, and both lingual surface and sublingual acupoints. (hindawi.com)
  • The curative effect of sublingual acupoints is better than that of lingual surface acupoints, the combined use of multiple manipulations is better than that of a single manipulation, and acupuncture manipulation has a cumulative effect. (hindawi.com)
  • Generally, the selected acupuncture points include the large horizontal acupoints and Guanyuan acupoints on both sides of the navel. (selfgrowth.com)
  • However, when needling at the acupoints BL30 (Baihuan Shu) and BL36 (Huiyang), the deep insertion of the long needle greatly improved the condition compared with traditional acupuncture. (naturalnews.com)
  • The findings of the study indicated that deep needling at acupoints BL30 and BL36 is more effective in treating chronic pelvic pain syndrome than traditional acupuncture. (naturalnews.com)
Symptoms21
  • In this category back pain, neck pain, and cancer-associated symptoms are becoming less effective by current medication treatments. (medgadget.com)
  • For people with chronic conditions, acupuncture can help reduce the severity of symptoms, including pain, and help you cope with your condition better. (traditionalacupuncture.org)
  • Integrative complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies can be used to treat the symptoms of lung cancer and the side effects of lung cancer treatment. (healthline.com)
  • Nearly all people with lung cancer face symptoms related to their disease or treatment. (healthline.com)
  • It's believed certain supplements help ease symptoms of lung cancer and the side effects of treatment. (healthline.com)
  • Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese method used to relieve some health conditions and symptoms, such as pain. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Acupuncture works at all levels of the body, mind and spirit to help to heal symptoms from their root causes rather than just deal with the symptoms. (wellness.com)
  • Recent studies have shown that acupuncture can help control a number of symptoms and side effects - such as pain, fatigue , dry mouth , nausea, and vomiting - associated with a variety of cancers and their treatments. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Treatment is usually customized to treat each patient's particular symptoms. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Its use for the treatment of symptoms and side effects of a variety of cancers has recently been investigated in a number of studies and reviews. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Many people with leukemia try additional treatments outside their standard care, hoping to manage symptoms and, in some cases, to improve their treatment outcome. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • They report that among the complementary therapies used to decrease symptoms and side effects, acupuncture is very beneficial for symptom management. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Acupuncture has been found to decrease these difficult neuropathy symptoms, allowing the maximum amount of chemotherapy to be used, thereby increasing the patient's chance for a successful outcome. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Research offers limited, but in some cases promising, evidence that acupuncture can help with arthritis symptoms. (arthritis.org)
  • I suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and am wondering if acupuncture can help me with my symptoms? (acufinder.com)
  • By applying microwave treatment to blocked fallopian tubes, local tissues can be heated, leading to improved blood circulation and alleviation of pain symptoms. (selfgrowth.com)
  • Participants who received long-needle acupuncture also exhibited significant improvements in urination, pain or discomfort, the effects of symptoms, and quality of life. (naturalnews.com)
  • Root acupuncture addresses the total energy imbalance in the body, while local acupuncture treats specific symptoms. (howstuffworks.com)
  • A national expert panel of the United States National Institutes of Health concluded in 1998 that there is clear evidence that needle acupuncture treatment is more effective and has fewer side-effects for certain symptoms than conventional treatments. (who.int)
  • Studies in Africa and North America have shown that up to 75% of people living with HIV/AIDS use traditional medicine alone or in combination with other medicines for various symptoms or conditions. (who.int)
  • Acupuncture is effective in treating several disorders and symptoms, though further study is needed. (msdmanuals.com)
Therapies9
  • Moreover, no severe side effects, reduced dependency on medication, and minimal invasive procedures are responsible for the increasing adoption of acupuncture therapies . (medgadget.com)
  • This article has been provided courtesy of http://www.naturalmedtherapies.com/ Dr. Machelle A. Perkins, D.O.M. Since 1999, owner of Natural Med Therapies experience for Natural Health Therapies such as mesotherapy, herbology, homeopathy, injections, naturopathy, and cold level laser and acupuncture Largo more. (pioneerthinking.com)
  • Non-traditional therapies exist for a variety of ailments and conditions, so the field of Alternative and Holistic Medicine has never been stronger. (collegescholarships.org)
  • Acupuncture therapy, which is a branch of traditional Chinese medicine, was introduced in the United States in the late 1970's, and has slowly but surely become one of the best forms of alternative therapies available. (selfgrowth.com)
  • Acupuncture has an unique role in preventing and managing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in nonpharmaceutical therapies because of its small wound, mild pain, and high security for many years. (lww.com)
  • This study shows that acupuncture is beneficial for improving aspects of cognitive function in elderly people with MCI, which suggests that acupuncture may be an effective alternative and complementary approach to existing therapies for elderly people. (lww.com)
  • Senior residents wish to receive health therapies, such as Chinese medicine and acupuncture, to maintain their health before they become frail. (who.int)
  • Therefore, I wanted to bring some of these traditional therapies to your attention by discussing a recently published review of their use and, where available, the evidence surrounding it. (medscape.com)
  • 5 , the majority of people use CAM therapies in conjunction with the conventional medical treatment. (bvsalud.org)
Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acup1
  • In 2000, the Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Victoria, Australia (CMBV) was established as an independent government agency to oversee the practice of Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture in the state. (wikipedia.org)
Acupressure2
  • Experience natural and drug-free headache treatment at Nazir's Acuheal, a renowned traditional acupressure and acupuncture center in Chennai. (acuheal.in)
  • The power of natural healing at Nazir's Acuheal, a renowned acupressure and acupuncture center in Chennai. (acuheal.in)
Migraines4
  • In general, its effects seem similar to those of many drugs that treat headaches, and it can be part of early treatment for migraines . (webmd.com)
  • Acupuncture can ease the pain of serious, long-term headaches such as migraines. (pioneerthinking.com)
  • Acupuncture can help in delivering a soothing effect, which can suppress the trigger point of headaches and migraines. (pioneerthinking.com)
  • Acupuncture is used to relieve tension headaches and migraines. (naturalnews.com)
Practitioners8
  • In Japan, acupuncture practitioners are licensed by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare after passing an examination and graduating from a technical school or university. (wikipedia.org)
  • Acupuncture can work in cooperation with other treatment you may be receiving and it is best that all your practitioners have knowledge of your care. (traditionalacupuncture.org)
  • With 17 years of expertise in headache treatment in Chennai, our skilled practitioners provide the best holistic solutions headache treatment in Chennai. (acuheal.in)
  • In the US, practitioners administer over 10 million acupuncture treatments annually. (bmj.com)
  • Joining Philly's abundant acupuncture scene is Alma Acupuncture, a new center in Fishtown and merger of local practitioners Franchesca Isaac and Bec Jimenez. (phillymag.com)
  • There is also a lack of organized networks of traditional practitioners. (who.int)
  • Licensed practitioners do not necessarily have a medical degree, although some medical doctors, often pain specialists, are trained and licensed to perform acupuncture. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Blinding (preventing research subjects and practitioners from knowing which people were given which treatment) is challenging in acupuncture studies. (msdmanuals.com)
Practices7
  • Although knife making and acupuncture still value the traditional master-apprentice teaching practices, it is time for acupuncture, like knife manufacture, to advance towards scientific methodology for assessing practice outcomes and effectiveness. (scienceblogs.com)
  • CNM's Acupuncture Diploma Course provides high-quality acupuncture training that equips graduates to build successful practices. (naturopathy-uk.com)
  • A number of colleges specialize in alternative treatment practices and offer degree and training programs for holistic medicine. (collegescholarships.org)
  • Traditional medicine is easily available and affordable in low-income countries, but with increasing globalization, knowledge holders are concerned about the erosion of traditional lifestyles and cultures through external pressures, including loss of their knowledge and reluctance of younger members of the community to maintain traditional practices. (who.int)
  • versiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Research diabetes was an independent predictor These include practices like al-hijama and Ethics Committee and the manage- of traditional medicine use ( 8 ). (who.int)
  • Participation spiritual practices are among the most ally done by reciting some verses from was voluntary, and informed consent commonly used types of traditional the Quran or dua (supplications) from was obtained from those who agreed to medicine used by people with diabetes the sunnah . (who.int)
  • Body Practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the treatment of obesity in adults and the elderly: what is the effectiveness and safety of body practices in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for the treatment of obesity in adults and/or the elderly? (bvsalud.org)
Massage7
  • Other treatment methods include acupuncture remedy [ 7 , 8 ], massage manipulation therapy, pronunciation EMG stimulation therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HPO), and training of articulatory organs. (hindawi.com)
  • However, some people might have side effects from medicines, therefore they choose to have alternatives, such as, massage and acupuncture. (bartleby.com)
  • They will know the correct massage techniques to use depending on your cancer stage and treatment status. (healthline.com)
  • Some people get relief from nontraditional headache treatments including acupuncture , massage , herbs, and diets . (webmd.com)
  • 2007 increased use was seen among adults for acupuncture, deep breathing one's world view and wanting greater exercises, massage therapy, meditation, naturopathy, and yoga. (cdc.gov)
  • Appropriate massage techniques can serve as an auxiliary treatment for fallopian tube blockage. (selfgrowth.com)
  • In addition to acupuncture, Alma has an on-site massage therapist, Kayla Allen, to provide a kind of one-stop shop for pain relief. (phillymag.com)
20212
  • A 2021 trial found that ear acupuncture could be good for treating insomnia, stress and anxiety . (greatist.com)
  • METHODS: In this prospective study, 110 patients with lumbar disc herniation enrolled in our Hospital from June 2019 to June 2021 were collected and randomized to receive either conventional treatment (control group) or Huoxue Tongluo Decoction plus acupuncture (study group). (iospress.com)
Complementary and alternative4
  • Over-the-counter and prescription medications can ease migraine and other types of headaches , but complementary and alternative treatments may help, too. (webmd.com)
  • National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: "Acupuncture for Pain. (webmd.com)
  • In developed countries, traditional, complementary and alternative medicines are becoming more popular. (who.int)
  • Traditional, complementary and alternative medicines (referred to hereafter as "traditional medicine") are commonly used to treat or prevent disease and chronic illness and to improve quality of life. (who.int)
Conventional medicine3
  • Does acupuncture take the place of conventional medicine? (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Given the widespread use of acupuncture as a complementary therapy alongside conventional medicine, there has been an increase in global research interest and funding support over recent decades. (bmj.com)
  • In our view, the emerging evidence base on the use of acupuncture warrants further integration and application of acupuncture into conventional medicine. (bmj.com)
Herbal10
  • Usually it's not harmful to take herbal supplements along with your regular treatments for lung cancer. (healthline.com)
  • The most common treatments include acupuncture and herbal supplements. (ohsu.edu)
  • Herbal Store has been providing acupuncture and Chinese medicine in Reigate town centre since 2005. (yell.com)
  • Herbal formulas and naturopathic treatments for specific diseases. (naturopathy-uk.com)
  • 0.05), suggesting that the combination of the herbal decoction and acupuncture provided better functional recovery of the affected joints and pain mitigation for the patients. (iospress.com)
  • In Ghana, Mali, Nigeria and Zambia, herbal medicines are the first line treatment for more than 60% of children with high fever. (who.int)
  • As of 2000, only 25 countries reported having a national policy for traditional medicine, even though regulation or registration procedures for herbal products exist in nearly 70 countries. (who.int)
  • Herbal treatments are the most popular form of traditional medicine and 70% to 80% of the Region has used a form as primary health care. (who.int)
  • One traditional therapy that is more common outside the United States, in particular Japan, is rikkunshito, a product composed of eight different herbal medicines. (medscape.com)
  • Abdulwahab and Al-Kholani 11 confirmed the increasing interest in natural products by presenting a study about a herbal dentifrice tested in a randomized trial, and demonstrating that there was no difference between using this dentifrice in comparison with the traditional one. (bvsalud.org)
20202
  • In 2020, evidence hinted that ear acupuncture might be good for helping treat trauma after disasters. (greatist.com)
  • 6 In 2016, the state council published a national strategy supporting universal access to acupuncture by 2020. (bmj.com)
Nervous System4
  • There is some evidence that acupuncture works by stimulating the nervous system. (ohsu.edu)
  • Acupuncture also stimulates the nervous system and improves conduction and communication between nerves. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • In the Western view, acupuncture likely works by stimulating the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) to release chemicals called neurotransmitters and hormones . (howstuffworks.com)
  • Acupuncture helps to reduce stress and decrease the hypersympathetic nervous system response. (healthy.net)
Adjunct4
  • Data Synthesis: This article synthesizes nine years of published research on the use of acupuncture as an adjunct treatment for the management of cancer pain. (ons.org)
  • The semi-standardized National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) ear acupuncture protocol, sometimes combined with needling at 2 traditional acupuncture point locations on the body, had been implemented as a voluntary adjunct to usual care, twice weekly. (lu.se)
  • Our evaluation of this real-world community program offering acupuncture as a cultural adjunct to a tobacco cessation program suggests that acupuncture might help with engagement by Chinese American male smokers into a tobacco cessation program that offers counseling and NRT. (cdc.gov)
  • To explore the feasibility and acceptability of incorporating medical pluralism and cultural tailoring, our study is a retrospective analysis of a 3-year community-based smoking cessation program that offered acupuncture as an adjunct to counseling and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). (cdc.gov)
Different acupuncture points2
Herbs6
  • Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can restore and support the flow of Qi. (ohsu.edu)
  • Chinese herbs are often used with acupuncture to support a healthy energy balance. (ohsu.edu)
  • This plan typically includes acupuncture and Chinese herbs. (ohsu.edu)
  • Acufinder.com is the leading resource for everything to do with Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs and East Asian Medicine. (acufinder.com)
  • Through the use of herbs and acupuncture, the heat is reduced, the organs are balanced and the pancreas begins to function normally again. (elementsacupuncture.com)
  • A total of 77 traditional medicine items were reported to be used, of which herbs were the most common. (who.int)
Integrative7
  • What is integrative lung cancer treatment? (healthline.com)
  • According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health , there is some scientific evidence that supports the safety and effectiveness of some alternative treatments. (healthline.com)
  • There's a lot of research that says when we put an acupuncture needle into the body, a number of physiological mechanisms occurs," says Brian Berman, MD, professor of family and community medicine and director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. (arthritis.org)
  • Acupuncture is one of the most popular and highly utilized services offered at the Cleveland Clinic's Center for Integrative & Lifestyle Medicine. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • This distinction is crucial as it relates to how acupuncture fits into a patient's total healthcare experience at Cleveland Clinic's Center for Integrative & Lifestyle Medicine. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • 6 China has established more than 79 evidence-based traditional Chinese medicine or integrative medicine research centers. (bmj.com)
  • As a contribution to facilitate access to available evidence, as well as to identify knowledge gaps, the TCMI Americas Network, the Brazilian Academic Consortium of Integrative Health (CABSIN) and BIREME/PAHO/WHO, have joined efforts to systematize the scientific evidence on Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) through evidence maps. (bvsalud.org)
Beneficial2
  • Acupuncture is beneficial for all sorts of people. (traditionalacupuncture.org)
  • Acupuncture is beneficial for CFS.CFS surfaced in the United States in the late 1980s and is a baffling human ailment. (acufinder.com)
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Time for acupuncture1
  • They were generally enthusiastic, although they reported finding it difficult to organize group treatments and to find time for acupuncture sessions if they were not scheduled. (lu.se)
Consider giving acup1
Patient's2
  • Clinical Topics: ACOEM Pain, Suffering, and the Restoration of Function Chapter guidelines stress the importance of a time-limited treatment plan with clearly defined functional goals, with frequent assessment and modification of the treatment plan based upon the patient's progress in meeting those goals, and monitoring from the treating physician is paramount. (bartleby.com)
  • The researchers aren't sure if the results were due to acupuncture or to the patient's "high expectations. (foxnews.com)
Shown that acupuncture3
  • Studies using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) have shown that acupuncture elicits changes in the brain that correlate with neurological effects. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Medical research published in respected scientific journals has shown that acupuncture could form the basis of an effective treatment for gastrointestinal reflux disease. (selfgrowth.com)
  • In addition, studies have shown that acupuncture works alongside allopathic and other conventional treatments of acid reflux to provide even better relief to patients. (selfgrowth.com)
Migraine1
  • Acupuncture has been used successfully in the treatment of conditions ranging from musculoskeletal problems (back pain, neck pain, and others) to nausea, migraine headache, anxiety, and insomnia. (mountsinai.org)
Effective14
  • To discuss whether tongue acupuncture is more effective than traditional acupuncture in the treatment of poststroke dysarthria and explore the advantage of tongue acupuncture treatment parameters. (hindawi.com)
  • Acupuncture can be effective in managing the nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy. (healthline.com)
  • The good news is chronic low back pain is one of the conditions that research suggests acupuncture may be an effective tool for treating. (webmd.com)
  • University of Maryland Medical Center: "Study Analysis Shows Acupuncture Effective for Treating Chronic Low Back Pain. (webmd.com)
  • In the treatment of arrhythmia disease, the application of traditional Chinese medicine can be considered as an effective method. (acupuncturetimes.com)
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) provided a list of conditions wherein acupuncture has been proven effective. (naturalnews.com)
  • Science is beginning to study the effectiveness of TCM and how it can be used along with Western Medicine to create the most effective treatment plans. (elementsacupuncture.com)
  • The technology of Yin and yang is the foundation of critical and deductive reasoning for effective differential diagnosis of disease and illnesses within Confucian influenced traditional Chinese medicine . (wikipedia.org)
  • Acupuncture can be a very effective tool for relieving pain. (grossbeakchiro.com)
  • Researchers from Weihai City Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine conclude that electroacupuncture is effective for the control of FSUI. (simonfoundation.org)
  • Acupuncture can be effective for women taking fertility drugs or reproductive technology techniques (such as IVF or IUI). (healthy.net)
  • Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine can also be effective as a stand-alone approach to treat infertility for those not undergoing conventional medical treatment. (healthy.net)
  • One third of the population lacks access to essential medicines and the provision of safe and effective traditional and alternative remedies could become an important way of increasing access to health care services. (who.int)
  • Acupuncture has been proven effective in relieving a variety of pain disorders, high blood pressure, depression and morning sickness. (who.int)
Chronic Pain4
  • Effectiveness Of Acupuncture On Patients With Chronic Pain. (bartleby.com)
  • This section presents the evidence identified through a search and review of literature related to the effectiveness of acupuncture to reduce pain medication use in the patient with chronic pain. (bartleby.com)
  • Instead of taking drug treatments for chronic pain, try acupuncture. (naturalnews.com)
  • Conventional allopathic medicine-medications and surgery used in conventional systems of medicine to treat or prevent disease-is often expensive, can cause side effects and harm, and is not always the optimal treatment for long term conditions such as chronic pain. (bmj.com)
Alleviate pain1
  • Acupuncture can alleviate pain, reduce tubal inflammation, decrease the likelihood of blockage, and promote tissue repair. (selfgrowth.com)
Goal of acupuncture1
Doctor of Acupuncture1
  • Educated at the University of Shanghai, Wendy obtained her doctorate in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and has practiced in both China and Canada as a certified and licensed Doctor of Acupuncture and is a member of the Canadian Society of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture (CSCMA).Wendy believes in educating her clients. (grossbeakchiro.com)
Studies on acupuncture2
  • Read more news stories and studies on acupuncture by going to ChineseMedicine.news . (naturalnews.com)
  • This new collection of articles, published in The BMJ , analyses the progress of developing high quality research studies on acupuncture, summarises the current status, and provides critical methodological guidance regarding the production of clinical evidence on randomised controlled trials, clinical practice guidelines and health economic evidence. (bmj.com)
Effects of acupuncture1
Benefit from acupuncture2
Application of acupuncture2
  • For application of acupuncture, musculoskeletal conditions along with fatigue and CNS conditions are expected to gain traction during the forecast period. (medgadget.com)
  • The manufacture of knives has evolved further than has the application of acupuncture. (scienceblogs.com)
Effectiveness of acupuncture1
  • The results of controlled studies which have been extensively reviewed show good evidence for the short term effectiveness of acupuncture in many pain states. (grossbeakchiro.com)
Diagnosis8
  • No. Anyone, regardless of age or medical diagnosis can safely receive acupuncture. (traditionalacupuncture.org)
  • Wellness.com does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment nor do we verify or endorse any specific business or professional listed on the site. (wellness.com)
  • In an effort to modernize the diagnosis and treatment of male-specific health issues that arise during mid-life, a new term evolved in the acupuncture and Oriental medicine (AOM) and Western medical communities called andropause. (acufinder.com)
  • MedicineNet does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. (medicinenet.com)
  • No. Acupuncture is not a substitute for conventional medical diagnosis and treatment. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Immediate treatment is crucial for women upon diagnosis. (selfgrowth.com)
  • Disclaimer: The information provided on HealthWorld Online is for educational purposes only and IS NOT intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. (healthy.net)
  • Traditional medicine refers to the knowledge, skills and practises based on the theories, beliefs and experiences indigenous to different cultures, used in the maintenance of health and in the prevention, diagnosis, improvement or treatment of physical and mental illness. (who.int)
Involves1
  • The most chronic form of acid reflux is GERD or gastrointestinal reflux disease and treatment of this through conventional therapy involves a lot of medications, lifestyle changes, and even usage of proton pump inhibitor or PPI therapy. (selfgrowth.com)
Naturopathy1
  • This company has engaged in educational philanthropy, providing scholarships and tuition reimbursement for acupuncture, naturopathy and other areas of Alternative and Holistic Medicine. (collegescholarships.org)
Pain relief6
  • number of sessions completed to date, functional improvement and pain relief from the prior treatment should be documented. (bartleby.com)
  • Many people will experience many physical factors such as pain and mobility problems, some individuals may feel that it's best to take orthodox medicines which are the best pain relief or option for them, this includes treatments such as paracetamol and ibuprofen. (bartleby.com)
  • However, scientific evidence suggests alternate explanations for why acupuncture might provide pain relief. (arthritis.org)
  • Reston was so impressed with the post-operative pain relief the procedure provided that he wrote about acupuncture upon returning to the United States. (mountsinai.org)
  • In fact, a study using images of the brain confirmed that acupuncture increases our pain threshold, which may explain why it produces long-term pain relief. (mountsinai.org)
  • In a different study by B.B. Abuaisha, J.B. Costanzi, and A.J.M. Boulton , patients with chronic painful peripheral neuropathy were given acupuncture treatments for pain relief. (elementsacupuncture.com)
Meridians3
  • According to traditional Chinese medicine beliefs, energy flows throughout the body along channels, or "meridians. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The theory of acupuncture goes something like this: An essential life energy called qi (pronounced "chee") flows through the body along 20 invisible channels called meridians. (arthritis.org)
  • Acupuncture accomplishes homeostasis when Qi (pronounced "chee"), which is defined as "energy" or "vital force", flows smoothly and unobstructed through a system of channels called meridians, thus helping to regulate the body's activities. (clevelandclinic.org)
Outperforms1
  • Acupuncture outperforms drug therapy for the treatment of mild to moderate female stress urinary incontinence (FSUI). (simonfoundation.org)
Alternative17
  • The traditional Chinese treatment of acupuncture is an affective alternative medicine that has been around for thousands of years. (bartleby.com)
  • Acupuncture is one of the most researched and documented alternative medicines around (Acupuncture). (bartleby.com)
  • Acupuncture treatment is becoming preferred alternative therapy for musculoskeletal pain owing to clinical effectiveness and less side effect treatment option. (medgadget.com)
  • Check with your doctor before trying any alternative treatments to make sure the options you choose are right for you. (healthline.com)
  • So scientists have studied alternative treatments that aim to lower stress - such as biofeedback and relaxation - and found that they often work well. (webmd.com)
  • Acupuncture Treatment has proven alternative remedy for Diabetes. (pioneerthinking.com)
  • Acupuncture, which has many good effects and few adverse effects, is widely recognized as an alternative therapy for depression in clinical practice. (medscimonit.com)
  • Guidelines from the American Pain Society and American College of Physicians say doctors should consider acupuncture as an alternative therapy for patients with chronic low-back pain that's not helped by conventional treatment. (webmd.com)
  • Acupuncture often gets lumped in with other alternative medicines as pseudoscience or quackery. (greatist.com)
  • For the time being, there don't appear to be any safety risks posed by this type of alternative medicine, and it's often delivered alongside other treatments. (greatist.com)
  • Under this heading, Alternative medicine appears at times to promote treatments in place of the standard mainstream treatments for conditions such as cancer, or any other serious illness. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Traditional medical education draws scores of students annually, but the standard approach is not the only health care alternative. (collegescholarships.org)
  • Just like traditional medical students, dedicated students seeking degrees and training in Alternative and Holistic Medicine are on the lookout for scholarships. (collegescholarships.org)
  • The Brant Ashton Memorial Scholarship is geared toward students who wish to follow Natural Medicine study paths, including homeopathy and any alternative treatment approaches for AIDS or HIV related illnesses. (collegescholarships.org)
  • CONCLUSIONS: Huoxue Tongluo Decoction combined with acupuncture significantly offers a viable treatment alternative for lumbar disc herniation with promising treatment outcomes, mitigates patients' limb pain, and improves their lumbar function and sleep quality. (iospress.com)
  • 1 In some countries where traditional medicine has not been incorporated into the national health care system, it is often termed "complementary", "alternative" or "nonconventional" medicine. (who.int)
  • Traditional medicine is often termed alternative or complementary medicine in many countries. (who.int)
Rigorous2
  • As Steve Novella and David Colquhoun put it, acupuncture is basically a theatrical placebo , which is why rigorous studies consistently fail to find a treatment effect due to acupuncture that is detectably greater than placebo. (scienceblogs.com)
  • National, regional, and international organisations and health systems should facilitate this process and support further rigorous acupuncture research. (bmj.com)
Reimbursement1
  • Following the German acupuncture trials from 2006 to 2007, the Federal Joint Committee (an agency similar to the National Institutes of Health in the United States) passed a law which allows the reimbursement of acupuncture treatment by the public health insurance system for the following ailments: chronic lower back pain and chronic knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. (wikipedia.org)
Illness1
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Originating in China several millennia ago, traditional Chinese medicine is based on the theory that illness results from the imbalance of the life force (qi, pronounced chee) through the body. (msdmanuals.com)
Needle acupuncture3
  • Needle acupuncture is expected to hold more than 45% share in the global acupuncture market. (medgadget.com)
  • Preference for electropuncture technique over conventional needle acupuncture is expected grow significantly, owing to minimum side effects and increased patient comfort by reducing risks such as bleeding, soreness, or bruising at the site of needle insertion. (medgadget.com)
  • The participants received six sessions of either long-needle acupuncture or traditional acupuncture for a period of two weeks. (naturalnews.com)
Journal of Clini1
  • A study conducted by Memorial Sloan-Kettering investigators and published in the April 2010 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology sought to determine if acupuncture could reduce pain and dysfunction in individuals with cancer of the head or neck who had received a surgical dissection of lymph nodes in their neck. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Placebo2
  • Another review from the same year theorized that ear acupuncture is better than a placebo for tackling obesity . (greatist.com)
  • Acupuncture for chronic low back pain: A randomized placebo-controlled study with long-term follow-up. (ons.org)
Body acupuncture1
Treats2
Peripheral neuropathy1
  • Acupuncture treatment for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. (ons.org)
Health19
  • In 2005 the Parliamentary Committee on the Health Care Complaints Commission in the Australian state of New South Wales commissioned a report investigating Traditional Chinese medicine practice. (wikipedia.org)
  • While some medical doctors defend that practicing acupuncture is exclusive to medical doctors, the National Council of Health came in public to clarify the matter The Parliament is on their way to pass a law that will definitely stablish who can practice acupuncture. (wikipedia.org)
  • Traditional/lay acupuncture is not a regulated health profession. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 1974, Professor Jayasuriya was granted a scholarship by the Government of Sri Lanka and the World Health Organization (WHO) to study acupuncture in the People's Republic of China. (wikipedia.org)
  • Global demand for acupuncture is expected to grow significantly owing to the growing prevalence of chronic diseases, rapidly changing lifestyles, and rising health complications among the geriatric population. (medgadget.com)
  • The acupuncture practitioner inquires into many aspects of your life and health to assess how the balance and flow of your vital energy (Qi). (traditionalacupuncture.org)
  • Before starting acupuncture, find out if your health insurance will pay for it. (webmd.com)
  • Male health problems can be treated, and sometimes prevented, with acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. (acufinder.com)
  • Acupuncture and Oriental medicine have been used to treat men's health concerns for thousands of years and are growing in popularity. (acufinder.com)
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, health is the outcome of a harmonious balance of the complementary extremes of "yin" and "yang" of the life force called "qi. (naturalnews.com)
  • Behavioral health treatments. (cigna.com)
  • According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) 2019 global report, acupuncture is widely used across the world. (bmj.com)
  • 2 In some countries acupuncture is covered by health insurance and established regulations. (bmj.com)
  • In the past decade there has been renewed attention and interest in the use of traditional medicine globally.1 In China, traditional medicine accounts for around 40% of all health care delivered. (who.int)
  • Patients rated their subjective health using the hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) and visual analogue scale (VAS), treatment satisfaction with usual care and acupuncture, and health-related quality of life with the RAND36 instrument. (lu.se)
  • Medical acupuncture : acupuncture and the inner healer , acupuncture as part of the art of medicine and the holistic health care of the patient / Ian Schneideman. (who.int)
  • ABSTRACT The use of traditional medicines is common among patients with chronic illnesses and this practice might pose health risks. (who.int)
  • The use of traditional medicine for diabetes is prevalent and some of the reported items could pose health risks. (who.int)
  • In the Arab world, traditional medi- litus and had been placed on diabetes lent among patients with chronic health cine is deeply rooted and its use has been medication. (who.int)
Medical Acupuncture3