A report on the first phase of a study of Acupuncture treatment showed that some people suffering from chronic heartburn may benefit from a needle-free form of Acupuncture. The researchers administered electrical stimulation of an Acupuncture point in the wrist of 14 healthy volunteers to discover the effect of this stimulation on “relaxations” of the lower ...

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As more and more testing is done regarding the benefits of Acupuncture versus drug therapy, the age-old alternative treatment continues to post favorable results. The most recent test shows that Acupuncture is very effective in providing long-lasting relief for the side effects suffered by breast cancer patients. According to the most recent first-of-its kind study, Acupuncture ...

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Americans as well as the British seem to be trying to quit the smoking habit in greater numbers. Unfortunately, millions of them are turning to powerful drugs to ease their cravings. In fact, one such pharmaceutical product is now being accused of causing adverse reactions such as suicidal thinking and strange dreams. Acupuncture, on the other ...

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Acupuncture is going to take a leading role in helping Maryland drug addicts. By completing a program that includes Acupuncture treatment, addicts will have the opportunity to get clean and avoid serving jail time as well. The program, the first of its kind in Maryland, has recently been approved for Montgomery County, just outside of Washington ...

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Many devotees of Acupuncture attest to the therapy’s ability to alleviate pain of all kinds. But true believers often say it can heal physical problems as well as just bring pain relief. Rosana Bouzas of Sydney, Australia, suffered early menopause and was told by her doctors that she would never be able to have another baby. ...

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There’s nothing enjoyable about fighting for one’s life when the diagnosis is cancer. The pain, nausea and sickness that accompany the disease or the treatment just add insult to injury. But time and time again, studies have shown that Acupuncture helps those with the pain of cancer or the sickness resulting from treatment. In 1986, two doctors ...

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It can start off as heel pain first thing in the morning, noticeable when your feet first hit the floor after waking. Maybe it improves a bit during the day, but after several hours on your feet or walking around, the pain may be replaced by a dull ache. If you have a chance ...

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Two new studies published in issues of the British Medical Journal show that Acupuncture is a safe alternative treatment. According to Hugh MacPherson, PhD, lead author of the study, Research Director of the Foundation for Traditional Chinese Medicine in York, England, “The popularity of Acupuncture has been growing and people are asking, ‘is it safe;’ our ...

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Women who are pregnant sometimes suffer from a condition where pain is felt through the buttocks and the pelvic girdle toward the front of the body. The condition is known as Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) and is reported to occur in about 20 percent of all pregnancies. Recently, a study was done to find out ...

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