Acupuncture Continuing Education

Acupuncture Slows Arthritis Joint Degeneration

Investigators have discovered biochemical reactions by which acupuncture reduces arthritis related inflammation and damage to joint cartilage. In a laboratory mouse Acupuncture for Jointsmodel experiment, researchers found that electro-acupuncture applied for 15-30 minutes per day significantly reduces articular cartilage joint degeneration caused by arthritis. Electro-acupuncture was found to reduce inflammatory related chemicals in the joints […]

Acupuncture Lowers Earthquake PTSD Over Drugs

A new study finds acupuncture more effective than paroxetine (Aropax, Paxil, Pexeva, Seroxat, Sereupin) for relief of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to earthquake trauma. Researchers from the Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Chengdu Military General Hospital conducted a randomized, controlled clinical investigation of 138 patients with earthquake induced PTSD. Electro-acupuncture was […]

Safety & Ethics: Herb-Drug Interactions #1

Safety: Herb-Drug Interactions #1 Download the course, complete the online quiz and receive immediate acupuncture license credit. This anytime online course is approved for 4 California CEUs (category 1), 4 NCCAOM Safety category PDAs, 4 Florida ‘Medical Errors’ category CEs, 4 Texas CAEs (3 herbology, 1 ethics and safety), 4 CTCMA CEs and 4 CAAA […]

Discovery- Acupuncture Regenerates Crushed Sciatic Nerves

Researchers have discovered that electro-acupuncture causes sciatic nerve regeneration. In a controlled laboratory mouse model experiment, researchers found that electro-acupuncture restores motor function and stimulates a rapid recovery. The results also showed that electro-acupuncture assisted in the recovery from “neuropathic pain that develops following a nerve injury.” Acupuncture for SciaticaThe researchers note that their results […]