A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine examined the therapeutic effects of acupuncture on behavioral changes caused by lipopolysaccharides (LPS), proving the far-reaching benefits of this ancient treatment approach. Thanks to the machinations of the media, you probably see emotional disorders like depression and anxiety as mere outcomes of a troubled past. While stressful events do contribute … Continue reading Study shows that acupuncture can provide relief to those suffering from anxiety-related disorders
The glossy privet fruit, a popular Chinese herbal medicine, can prevent osteoporosis in menopausal women
Researchers found a natural way to prevent osteoporosis in menopausal women. The glossy privet fruit (Fructus Ligustri Lucidi), a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, may prevent osteoporosis in menopausal women, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. After menopause, women are more likely to develop osteoporosis because of the lack of the estrogen … Continue reading The glossy privet fruit, a popular Chinese herbal medicine, can prevent osteoporosis in menopausal women
How acupuncture works: Explaining the five elements theory
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicinal technique which stimulates specific points of the body by inserting tiny needles, promoting good body circulation and alleviating pain. Most of the people who seek out acupuncture suffer from musculoskeletal problems, which include lower back pains, knee pain, and shoulder stiffness. The Five Elements theory, based on the five elements of … Continue reading How acupuncture works: Explaining the five elements theory
Lingzhi mushrooms combat aging, disease and even cancer
The Lingzhi mushroom, also known as Ganoderma lucidum or Reishi, has been used for ages in traditional Asian medicine to treat a host of health conditions and promote longevity. Often referred to as the “king of mushrooms,” this edible medicinal fungus is well known to boost anti-inflammatory properties, immune function, liver health and mental clarity. Unlike other edible … Continue reading Lingzhi mushrooms combat aging, disease and even cancer
Acupuncture found to be an effective tool for weight control in adults
If you’ve run out of ways on how to lose weight, there is another alternative — that is, if you are brave enough to face needles. Acupuncture, a traditional form of Chinese medicine, has been found to play a role in weight loss for adults. A team of researchers at the School of Chinese Medicine (SCM) of Hong … Continue reading Acupuncture found to be an effective tool for weight control in adults
Traditional Chinese medicine – How to heal the body naturally
Over the past few decades, the incidence of many chronic degenerative diseases including cancer, autoimmune disorders, diabetes, cardiovascular problems and Alzheimer’s disease have all risen by an alarming rate – and Western medicine offers no cure. And, while conventional medicine continues to ‘treat’ every ill with a pill or surgery – the actual underlying cause of every … Continue reading Traditional Chinese medicine – How to heal the body naturally
Acupuncture proven effective at treating post-operative nausea; but modern medicine marginalizes true potential of acupuncture
Acupuncture has proven itself useful yet again in a study conducted in Sydney, Australia that focused on the use of a single acupuncture point, the P6 point, as a point for treating post-operative nausea. The study showed that those who received the acupuncture treatment on their P6 point were 28% less likely to feel nauseous, … Continue reading Acupuncture proven effective at treating post-operative nausea; but modern medicine marginalizes true potential of acupuncture
Acupuncture significantly reduces pain following C-section: Research
Acupuncture significantly reduces both pain and painkiller use following surgeries including Cesarean sections, research has shown. In one study, published in the Chinese Medical Journal in 2009, researchers from Kaohsiung Medical University in Taiwan assigned 60 women who had undergone C-sections either to a control group or to a group that received pain treatment via acupuncture or electro-acupuncture. They … Continue reading Acupuncture significantly reduces pain following C-section: Research
The Benefits of Acupuncture
Source: The Benefits of Acupuncture by Dr. Edward Group One alternative healing technique is the ancient practice of acupuncture. This technique involves the shallow insertion of specialized needles into the skin along the meridian points of the body. The needles have a very small diameter which makes them more easily tolerated than regular injection needles. Acupuncturists … Continue reading The Benefits of Acupuncture
Electroacupuncture blocks release of stress hormones in the body, study finds
Acupuncture, an ancient form of Chinese medicine involving the application of needles along important points in the body, is associated with countless health benefits. While these benefits are deeply understood by the Chinese, who have practiced acupuncture for more than 2,500 years, the West is only now beginning to understand why and how the ancient technique … Continue reading Electroacupuncture blocks release of stress hormones in the body, study finds
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 