Research Articles Links About Acupuncture
and The Healing Arts
Important Educational Information and Tools
Healing Back Pain, The Mind Body Connection
https://youtu.be/ZTXjsexiDKE
https://youtu.be/ZTXjsexiDKE
Acupuncture Research
Acupuncture for anxiety and anxiety disorders--a systematic literature review.
Pilkington K, Kirkwood G, Rampes H, Cummings M, Richardson J.
Acupunct Med. 2007 Jun;25(1-2):1-10.
Source School of Integrated Health, University of Westminster, London, UK. [email protected]
Conclusions: Positive findings are reported for acupuncture in the treatment of generalised anxiety disorder or anxiety neurosis but there is currently insufficient research evidence for firm conclusions to be drawn. No trials of acupuncture for other anxiety disorders were located. There is some limited evidence in favour of auricular acupuncture in perioperative anxiety. Overall, the promising findings indicate that further research is warranted in the form of well designed, adequately powered studies.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17641561
Pilkington K, Kirkwood G, Rampes H, Cummings M, Richardson J.
Acupunct Med. 2007 Jun;25(1-2):1-10.
Source School of Integrated Health, University of Westminster, London, UK. [email protected]
Conclusions: Positive findings are reported for acupuncture in the treatment of generalised anxiety disorder or anxiety neurosis but there is currently insufficient research evidence for firm conclusions to be drawn. No trials of acupuncture for other anxiety disorders were located. There is some limited evidence in favour of auricular acupuncture in perioperative anxiety. Overall, the promising findings indicate that further research is warranted in the form of well designed, adequately powered studies.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17641561
Depression Anxiety and Acupuncture
The Evidence for Effectiveness
Edited and Produced by the Acupuncture Resource Center
Published by the British Acupuncture Council, February 2002
http://www.acupunctureresearch.org.uk/papers/BP9_anxiety.pdf
The Evidence for Effectiveness
Edited and Produced by the Acupuncture Resource Center
Published by the British Acupuncture Council, February 2002
http://www.acupunctureresearch.org.uk/papers/BP9_anxiety.pdf
Acupuncture Clears Diabetic Neuropathy
New research concludes that acupuncture dramatically improves the effects of a diabetes medication for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy. This condition includes signs and symptoms such as numbness, tingling, burning and/or electric sensations of the extremities.
http://www.healthcmi.com/acupuncturist-news-online/735-diabneuroacu
New research concludes that acupuncture dramatically improves the effects of a diabetes medication for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy. This condition includes signs and symptoms such as numbness, tingling, burning and/or electric sensations of the extremities.
http://www.healthcmi.com/acupuncturist-news-online/735-diabneuroacu
Acupuncture for Chronic Pain Individual Patient Data Meta-analysis
Andrew J. Vickers, DPhil; Angel M. Cronin, MS; Alexandra C. Maschino, BS; George Lewith, MD; Hugh MacPherson, PhD; Nadine E. Foster, DPhil; Karen J. Sherman, PhD; Claudia M. Witt, MD; Klaus Linde, MD; for the Acupuncture Trialists' Collaboration
Arch Intern Med. 2012;172(19):1444-1453. doi:10.1001/archinternmed.2012.3654.
Conclusions Acupuncture is effective for the treatment of chronic pain and is therefore a reasonable referral option. Significant differences between true and sham acupuncture indicate that acupuncture is more than a placebo. However, these differences are relatively modest, suggesting that factors in addition to the specific effects of needling are important contributors to the therapeutic effects of acupuncture.
http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1357513
Andrew J. Vickers, DPhil; Angel M. Cronin, MS; Alexandra C. Maschino, BS; George Lewith, MD; Hugh MacPherson, PhD; Nadine E. Foster, DPhil; Karen J. Sherman, PhD; Claudia M. Witt, MD; Klaus Linde, MD; for the Acupuncture Trialists' Collaboration
Arch Intern Med. 2012;172(19):1444-1453. doi:10.1001/archinternmed.2012.3654.
Conclusions Acupuncture is effective for the treatment of chronic pain and is therefore a reasonable referral option. Significant differences between true and sham acupuncture indicate that acupuncture is more than a placebo. However, these differences are relatively modest, suggesting that factors in addition to the specific effects of needling are important contributors to the therapeutic effects of acupuncture.
http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1357513
New Research: Acupuncture is Better for Migraines Than Drugs
The migraine study measured outcomes six months after the acupuncture treatments had been completed. The humanitarian implications of these finding suggest that acupuncture may be the primary choice of care for the treatment of migraines given its ability to provide long lasting relief.
http://www.healthcmi.com/acupuncturist-news-online/734-migraineacudrug
The migraine study measured outcomes six months after the acupuncture treatments had been completed. The humanitarian implications of these finding suggest that acupuncture may be the primary choice of care for the treatment of migraines given its ability to provide long lasting relief.
http://www.healthcmi.com/acupuncturist-news-online/734-migraineacudrug
Acupuncture Holds Promise for Treating Inflammatory DiseaseNow new research documents a direct connection between the use of acupuncture and physical processes that could alleviate sepsis, a condition that often develops in hospital intensive care units, springs from infection and inflammation, and takes an estimated 250,000 lives in the United States every year.
http://news.rutgers.edu/research-news/acupuncture-holds-promise-treating-inflammatory-disease/20140223#.U-Udw-NdVsR
http://news.rutgers.edu/research-news/acupuncture-holds-promise-treating-inflammatory-disease/20140223#.U-Udw-NdVsR
New CT Scans Reveal Acupuncture Points
http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1230-new-ct-scans-reveal-acupuncture-points
http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1230-new-ct-scans-reveal-acupuncture-points
For Other Research Studies, Check out Pub Med, Health Care Medical Institute, etc.
Articles About Acupuncture
Decoding Ancient Therapy-High Tech Tools Show How Acupuncture Works in Treating Arthritis, Back Pain, and Other Illnesses
How To Know When Acupuncture Is Working By Sara Calabro
http://acutakehealth.com/how-to-know-when-acupuncture-is-working
http://acutakehealth.com/how-to-know-when-acupuncture-is-working
Acupuncture Helps Some Pregnant Women Avoid C-Sections By Lynsay Clutter WTHR/NBC News Channel
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=89192
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=89192
Acupuncture 101: 10 Things You Should Know About Acupuncture By Suzanne Hall http://thechalkboardmag.com/acupuncture-101-10-things-you-should-know-about-acupuncture
Acupuncture Found to Up IVF and Treat Infertility
http://www.healthcmi.com/acupuncturist-news-online/691-acupunctureinfertilityivfpid
http://www.healthcmi.com/acupuncturist-news-online/691-acupunctureinfertilityivfpid
Qi Gong Research/Articles
A Pilot Study of External Qigong Therapy for Patients with Fibromyalgia
KEVIN W CHEN, Ph.D. M.P.H.,1,2 AFTON L. HASSETT, Psy.D.,3FAXIANG HOU,4JOY STALLER, B.A.,1
and ALAN S. LICHTBROUN, M.D.
Conclusion: "Treatment with EQT (External Qi Gong) resulting in complete recovery for some FMS patients suggests that TCM may be very effective for treating pain and the multiplicity of symptoms associated with FMS. Larger controlled trials of this promising intervention are urgently needed."
http://www.qigongresearchsociety.com/files/Fibromyalgia2006.pdf
KEVIN W CHEN, Ph.D. M.P.H.,1,2 AFTON L. HASSETT, Psy.D.,3FAXIANG HOU,4JOY STALLER, B.A.,1
and ALAN S. LICHTBROUN, M.D.
Conclusion: "Treatment with EQT (External Qi Gong) resulting in complete recovery for some FMS patients suggests that TCM may be very effective for treating pain and the multiplicity of symptoms associated with FMS. Larger controlled trials of this promising intervention are urgently needed."
http://www.qigongresearchsociety.com/files/Fibromyalgia2006.pdf
The Effects of Qigong on Anxiety, Depression, and Psychological Well-Being: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Fang Wang, 1 Jenny K. M. Man, 2 Eun-Kyoung Othelia Lee, 3 Taixiang Wu, 4 Herbert Benson, 5 Gregory L. Fricchione, 5Weidong Wang, 1 ,* and Albert Yeung 2
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3557628/
Fang Wang, 1 Jenny K. M. Man, 2 Eun-Kyoung Othelia Lee, 3 Taixiang Wu, 4 Herbert Benson, 5 Gregory L. Fricchione, 5Weidong Wang, 1 ,* and Albert Yeung 2
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3557628/
Meditation Research/Articles
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Antidepressant Microbes In Soil: How Dirt Makes You Happy
"Mycobacterium vaccae is the substance under study and has, indeed, been found to mirror the effect on neurons that drugs like Prozac provide. The bacterium is found in soil and may stimulate serotonin production, which makes you relaxed and happier. Studies were conducted on cancer patients and they reported a better quality of life and less stress." Read more at: http://www.cornucopia.org/2014/08/antidepressant-microbes-soil-dirt-makes-happy |
Is meditation the push-up for the brain?
Study shows practice may have potential to change brain's physical structure By Mark Wheeler "Two years ago, researchers at UCLA found that specific regions in the brains of long-term meditators were larger adn had more gray matter than the brains of individuals in a control group. This suggested that meditation may indeed be good for all of us since, alas, our brains shrink naturally with age." http://newsroom.ucla.edu/portal/ucla/is-meditation-the-push-up-for-210549.aspx |
Taming the Monkey Mind—How Meditation Affects Your Health and Wellbeing
"In a series of papers, they walk us through the anti-inflammatory effects of this intervention. Genetic study2 of eight-week and long-term meditators demonstrated evidence of changes to gene expression – specifically antioxidant production, telomerase activity, and oxidative stress – as a result of the relaxation response."
Read more at: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/02/20/meditation-relaxation-response.aspx?e_cid=20140220Z1A_DNL_art_1&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20140220Z1A&et_cid=DM39656&et_rid=432892253
"In a series of papers, they walk us through the anti-inflammatory effects of this intervention. Genetic study2 of eight-week and long-term meditators demonstrated evidence of changes to gene expression – specifically antioxidant production, telomerase activity, and oxidative stress – as a result of the relaxation response."
Read more at: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/02/20/meditation-relaxation-response.aspx?e_cid=20140220Z1A_DNL_art_1&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20140220Z1A&et_cid=DM39656&et_rid=432892253
Scientists Finally Show How Your Thoughts Can Cause Specific Molecular Changes To Your Genes
"A new study by researchers in Wisconsin, Spain, and France reports the first evidence of specific molecular changes in the body following a period of intensive mindfulness practice."
Read More at: http://www.tunedbody.com/scientists-finally-show-thoughts-can-cause-specific-molecular-changes-genes/#
"A new study by researchers in Wisconsin, Spain, and France reports the first evidence of specific molecular changes in the body following a period of intensive mindfulness practice."
Read More at: http://www.tunedbody.com/scientists-finally-show-thoughts-can-cause-specific-molecular-changes-genes/#
A Comprehensive Review of Health Benefits of Qigong and Tai Chi
Roger Jahnke, OMD,1 Linda Larkey, PhD,2 Carol Rogers,3 Jennifer Etnier, PhD,4 and Fang Lin5
Published in final edited form as:Am J Health Promot. 2010 JUL-AUG; 24(6): e1–e25.
Conclusions: Research has demonstrated consistent, significant results for a number of health
benefits in RCTs, evidencing progress toward recognizing the similarity and equivalence of
Qigong and Tai Chi.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3085832/
Effects of Qigong on the Nervous System Bu Roger Jahnke, O.M.D
"There are a number of mechanisms associated with the brain, nervous system and other related systems that Qigong and Yoga/Pranayama practice enhance including:
Roger Jahnke, OMD,1 Linda Larkey, PhD,2 Carol Rogers,3 Jennifer Etnier, PhD,4 and Fang Lin5
Published in final edited form as:Am J Health Promot. 2010 JUL-AUG; 24(6): e1–e25.
Conclusions: Research has demonstrated consistent, significant results for a number of health
benefits in RCTs, evidencing progress toward recognizing the similarity and equivalence of
Qigong and Tai Chi.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3085832/
Effects of Qigong on the Nervous System Bu Roger Jahnke, O.M.D
"There are a number of mechanisms associated with the brain, nervous system and other related systems that Qigong and Yoga/Pranayama practice enhance including:
- Initiation of the "relaxation response" (RR), parasympathetic aspect of the autonomic nervous system or resting aspect of the basic rest activity cycle (BRAC).
- Shift of the neurotransmitter profile.
- Dilation of blood capillaries initiating increased microcirculation in the periphery, brain and organs.
- Supports the brain/neurological aspects of immune function.
- Balance right/left brain hemisphere dominance.
- Induction of alpha, and sometimes theta wave forms in EEG
- Affecting neuroreflex mechanisms through the stimulation of acupuncture response point
- Generating an affect on the function of the hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal, third ventricle complex within the brain http://www.feeltheqi.com/articles/rc-nervous_system.htm
Probiotics
http://healthimpactnews.com/2013/probiotics-linked-to-reduced-risk-of-allergies-psoriasis-colitis-periodontal-disease-and-more/
