Athletes complain of cramps, tense muscles, shin splints and painful motion. There is greater need of blood in these areas and cupping is one of the best ways of addressing this need. Is the lack of hard evidence enough to dismiss the technique of cupping for athletes and place it among numerous tools that offer [...]
Once rejected by the medical establishment, alternative treatments such as herbal medicines and acupuncture are sometimes being used in tandem with established medical procedures While many western-trained doctors and pharmacists continue to reject all alternative medical treatments, others are embracing a complementary approach, or even integrating their conventional training with other medical traditions. Niamh Boden was [...]
Stress is common, and we all encounter stressors every day. There is no escaping stress -- but it is possible to change the way you deal with it. Healthy sleep habits, acupuncture, and other stress relievers can help you cope with stress in a more healthier way. Adults in America are Regularly Stressed Many adults [...]
Acupuncture boosts the efficaciousness of fertility treatments. Acupuncture boosts the efficaciousness of fertility treatments. Three independent studies confirm that acupuncture increases positive patient outcome rates. Two studies find acupuncture effective for increasing the the efficacy of clomifene for the treatment of infertility due to ovulatory dysfunction. Another study finds acupuncture effective for reducing the [...]
Acupuncture is effective for insomnia relief. Acupuncture is effective for insomnia relief. Research published by Zhejiang Chinese Medical University finds acupuncture more effective than a powerful sleep drug for improving sleep duration, quality, latency, efficiency, and daytime functioning. Acupuncture achieved a 92.9% total effective rate and the drug zopiclone achieved a 67.9% total effective [...]
