A very scientific title that sounds somewhat dry. The essence in the findings was that:
“…. As such, in this study, acupuncture provided a substantial level of improvement in joint pain among breast cancer patients taking aromatase inhibitors, an often lifesaving class of medication with an adverse effect of substantial discomfort….”, “that half of the […]
Osteoporosis affects both women and men. While this post is directed more to women, the food choices outlined are good for ALL.
The hormone oestrogen assists in the absorption of calcium, and so when there is a reduction of this as with menopause, women and yes men, become more susceptible to calcium deficiency, consequently brittle bones […]
“Miscarriage can be a devastating event. It causes physical distress and can led to life-lasting negative psychological effects……
Achieving a successful pregnancy is a challenging process from the initial conception to the final delivery”.
Can TCM offer anything to help mitigate these events?
The detail is in the reading and sheds light where perhaps previously there […]
So what is the difference between a dry needling acupuncture practitioner and a dry needler?
The biggest differences are:
SAFETY: Safe practice IS quality acupuncture practice. Wherever there is a medical intervention – like acupuncture – there is always associated risk and comprehensive training is of the essence to minimise this risk. Simple really, a minimum four years […]
In the ‘spirit of Chinese Astrology’, what might 2020 have in store??
IN THE BEGINNING
January 25, 2020, the start of the Chinese Year of the White Rat, the first animal in the Chinese Zodiac system. This is the beginning of a completely new 12-year and 60-year cycle and another decade therefore considered the beginning of a […]
Don’t leave it too late and there may just be an option to get things turned around……
ObjectivesTo assess, using a modelling approach, the effectiveness and costs of breech version with acupuncture-type interventions on BL67 (BVA-T), including moxibustion, compared to expectant management for women with a foetal breech presentation at 33 weeks gestation.
The take home summary:
Results: The […]
Lee E. Hullender Rubin, DAOM, MS, LAc, FABORM
In this study the findings are summarised as:
Acupuncture, compared to no treatment, is effective for increasing: Clinical pregnancy rate by 28%–32%, Ongoing pregnancy rate by 42%, Live birth rate by 30%.The efficacy of acupuncture is still unclear and confounded by the need for an adequate, inert control.Acupuncture was more effective for increasing […]
Introduction
In vitro fertilisation with embryo transfer (IVF-ET) is an effective treatment for infertility worldwide. During the 3-year period of this study, the number of initiated cycles increased by almost 9.5% per annum, while the number of babies born increased by 9.1% per annum. In recent years, although some new and interdisciplinary interventions have been developed, the […]
