New research demonstrates that acupuncture reduces the presence of toxins in the bloodstream. Two acupuncture needle manipulation techniques were evaluated for their ability to eliminate endotoxins from the blood. The first technique is referred to as Shaoshanhuo (Setting the Mountain on Fire) and the second technique is Toutianliang (Penetrating Heaven’s Coolness). Acupuncture NeedleLaboratory results demonstrate […]
Medical diagnosis by inspecting the color, shape and coating of the tongue has a long history in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is commonly used by licensed acupuncturists prior to an acupuncture treatment or herbal medicine therapy. New research now confirms that this method of diagnosis is accurate for patients with peptic ulcer disease. The […]
Acupuncture at UB40Acupuncture induces biochemical releases that alleviate urinary retention disorders. A recent laboratory study measured the effects of needling acupuncture points UB40 (Weizhong), SP9 (Yinlingquan) and SP6 (Sanyinjiao) on rabbits with urine retention. Electroacupuncture was applied between 2 Hz to 15 Hz bilaterally to the acupuncture points for 20 minutes, respectively. The findings measured […]
