Acupuncture News and Research

The landscape of acupuncture education and research is experiencing both growth and challenges. The closure of the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine signals shifts due to the pandemic and higher education trends. Despite this, institutions like Harvard, Stanford, and several universities in China are advancing acupuncture through scientific research and innovative educational programs, ensuring continuity and progress in the field.

In the highly competitive world of sports, where athletes push their bodies to the limits, rapid recovery and peak performance are essential. Acupuncture, known for its ability to alleviate pain and promote healing, has become a favored tool among some of the most renowned athletes. From basketball courts to tennis courts, this therapy is proving […]

In a groundbreaking study conducted by Tianchang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, researchers have found that electroacupuncture, when combined with oral mecobalamin, significantly improves the treatment outcomes for facial neuritis compared to mecobalamin alone. The study compared the efficacy of two treatment approaches: oral mecobalamin and a combination of mecobalamin with electroacupuncture. Facial neuritis, often referred […]

Electroacupuncture at the GV26 (Shuigou) acupoint combined with warm needle acupuncture has been proven effective in treating acute cerebral infarction (ACI, ischemic stroke). Researchers from Sanya Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine conducted a study comparing conventional treatment plus warm needle acupuncture with the addition of electroacupuncture at the Shuigou acupoint. The results showed that the […]

Join us for a live acupuncture CEU webinar on August 4, 2024, at 10:00 am Pacific Time. This webinar will cover acupuncture treatments for high blood pressure, anxiety, and fibromyalgia, with a special focus on acupuncture points and herbal medicines that benefit emotional health. Purchase the course to secure your registration for this online event.  Gain […]

Researchers from the Third Affiliated Hospital of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine have demonstrated that warm needle acupuncture is an effective treatment for knee osteoarthritis (KOA). The study compared the efficacy of conventional pharmaceutical treatment with biomedicine combined with warm needle acupuncture for KOA, showing significant benefits of the latter. The study, published in […]

HealthCMi is airing a live acupuncture CEU webinar on the treatment of PID and PTSD. This live webinar event starts Sunday, July 28 at 10 am Pacific Time. This live webinar for acupuncture CEU and PDA credit features acupuncture and herbal medicine for the treatment of PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) and acupuncture for PTSD (post-traumatic […]

HealthCMi is airing a live acupuncture CEU webinar on the treatment of headaches, depression, and migraines. This special event starts Sunday, July 21 at 10 am Pacific Time. Recent developments in acupuncture research are presented showing the relationship between medical efficacy and specific acupuncture point prescriptions. Discover which acupuncture points outperform drug therapy and special […]

A groundbreaking study published in JAMA Network Open has revealed that acupuncture significantly improves sleep quality in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). This finding is particularly important given the limited effective treatments currently available for sleep disturbances in PD patients. Study Design and Participants The randomized clinical trial was conducted at The First Affiliated Hospital […]

A recent study by researchers from the Acupuncture Department of Baoan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, affiliated with Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, has found that electroacupuncture significantly improves symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The study compared the effects of electroacupuncture treatment with sham treatment and found notable improvements in fatigue levels and quality of […]