What it all means for me I don't yet know, but the changes in my body make me feel certain that the acupuncture is doing something. Acupuncture doesn't work for everybody all the time, but it clearly does work for some people some of the time. And I hope I'll be one of them....
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common cause of joint pain and swelling that can make everyday activities difficult if not impossible. Unfortunately, the effect of acupuncture on RA seems to be limited or nonexistent according to a recent examination of the evidence. Researchers looked at two stu...
Today millions of Americans use acupuncture each year, often for chronic pain, but there has been considerable controversy surrounding its value as a therapy and whether it is anything more than placebo. Research exploring a number of possible mechanisms for acupuncture’s pain-relieving effects is ...
Acupuncture, rooted in a 3,000-year-old tradition of yin and yang, meridians and chi, has to work hard to prove it has scientific validity. It has been known for a decade that merely anticipating receiving acupuncture has an effect on areas of the brain that release chemicals called ...
Acupuncture This ancient Chinese medication activates the brain by increasing the creation of endorphins, the body’s feel-good hormone. To treat pain, the professional acupuncturist places specialised tiny needles into acupoints to rectify the Chi flow. ...
An overview of systematic reviews states that acupuncture may assist restore function and relieve pain in some individuals who have continual low again ache. A meta-analysis also found that acupuncture supplies relief for chronic ache that may continue to work well over time. Sometimes, and relying...
Does massage therapy “work”? What do massage therapists say that they can do for people and their pain, and is there any scientific evidence to support those claims? Can massage therapists rub out sore “trigger points”? Massage is a popular treatment for tough, common pain problems like ...
Acupuncture Massage therapy Meditation Self-management programs Dehydration Dehydration is the loss of fluids due to diarrhea, vomiting, fever, or excess urination. You need sufficient water in your body to maintain blood volume, digest food, regulate body temperature, and many other important functions...
Acupuncture Massage therapy Meditation Self-management programs Dehydration Dehydration is the loss of fluids due to diarrhea, vomiting, fever, or excess urination. You need sufficient water in your body to maintain blood volume, digest food, regulate body temperature, and many other important functions...
of your legs. Sciatica pain can come and go. It may also get worse after you stand or walk. Ice packs, applied 20 minutes at a time, can help, as can over-the-counter pain medicine. You may also try massage, acupuncture, or yoga. If you still hurt, your doctor may suggest a ste...