by Jennifer Dubowsky | Sep 8, 2014 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Headaches, Acupuncture and Migraines, Acupuncture and pain, Acupuncture Research, Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine Research, Chinese Medicine, Health, Pain Relief
In 2008 Duke University sent out a press release that stated, “Acupuncture is more effective than medication in reducing the severity and frequency of chronic headaches, according to a new analysis conducted by Duke University Medical Center researchers.”That is a...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Dec 17, 2013 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Depression, Acupuncture Research, Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine Research, Chinese Medicine, Depression, Mental Health
A large study conducted in England suggests that acupuncture or counseling, in addition to usual care, could be very beneficial to people with depression. The results were published in PLOS Medicine this September. The study included 755 patients with depression, the...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Oct 22, 2013 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Fertility, Acupuncture and PCOS, Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine Research, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that is estimated to affect five million American women every year. It often results in irregular or no menstruation and fertility difficulties due to the lack of regular ovulation. This condition got its...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jul 12, 2013 | Acupuncture History, Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine Research, China, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine History, I Ching, Lao Tzu, Lao Zi, The Tao
I just read this very interesting article in the New York Times. About 2,500 muddy bamboo strips were given to the Tsinghua University in Beijing for study by Li Xueqin, a historian and paleographer at the university. After painstakingly cleaning the strips for 3...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 16, 2012 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Dementia, Acupuncture Improves Memory, Acupuncture Research, Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine Research, Chinese Medicine
Two recent studies using acupuncture showed positive results for patients suffering from vascular dementia. The research showed that acupuncture improved their cognitive function and social behavior. In one study, the researchers found that acupuncture helped prevent...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 5, 2012 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Breast Cancer, Acupuncture and Cancer, Acupuncture Research, Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine Research, Breast Cancer Awareness, Cancer Prevention/Treatment, Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture has been shown to be effective at managing chemo-related fatigue and improving the quality of life for patients. On October 29th, the Journal of Clinical Oncology posted the results of a new study completed in the United Kingdom. This research found that...
