Several recent studies show that acupuncture is an effective treatment for migraines. Dr. Molsberger, MD, of the Canadian Medical Association writes “acupuncture is more effective than no acupuncture” and is at the very least “as effective as a B-blocker (beta blocker).” These conclusions were directly taken from studies showing the efficacy of acupuncture care. He […]
Researchers have measured that acupuncture on the external ear (auricular acupuncture) produces biochemical anti-inflammatory effects. In the study, researches note that auricular acupuncture affected both opioid mechanisms and cholinergic muscarinic mechanisms. The researchers induced inflammation and edema in rats with an injection of an irritant while under anesthesia. Electroacupuncture was applied to ear acupuncture points […]
Acupuncture and electro-acupuncture were tested for their efficacy in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers measured key blood factors responsible for rheumatoid arthritis. The study measured that both acupuncture and electro-acupuncture significantly reduced both blood and synovial joint levels of tumor necrosis factor-a (TNF-a) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Electro-acupuncture was shown to have […]
