Acupuncture speeds restoration of consciousness following general anesthesia. Researchers used sham controls and determined that induction of pain did not play a role in this recuperative process. The research team notes that the ability of acupuncture to accelerate the revival of consciousness may be due to its ability to enhance cerebral blood flow, cardiac output […]
Acupuncture provides significant relief for migraine sufferers. Researchers conducted a randomized-controlled trial of 87 patients comparing the effectiveness of two acupuncture point prescriptions. Both protocols were effective, however, one approach delivered significantly superior patient outcomes. Two groups were compared. Patients in group 1 received acupuncture at Siguan and gallbladder meridian acupuncture points. Siguan, roughly translated […]
