June 29th, 2009 Posted in Women's Health | No Comments »
Electro-acupuncture may reduce the symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), according to a new study published in the Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology.
Swedish researchers found that electro-acupuncture treatments led to more regular menstrual cycles, reduced testosterone levels, reduced waist circumference and decreased sympathetic nerve activity in women with PCOS.
Researchers also studied the effects of exercise on PCOS. Although exercise had no effect on the menstrual cycles, it did lead to a reduction in weight/ body mass index and sympathetic nerve activity.
June 15th, 2009 Posted in General Health | No Comments »
June 15th, 2009 Posted in General Acupuncture | No Comments »
The United States House of Representatives is currently reviewing a bill (HR 646) that would add acupuncture as a benefit covered under both Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program.
Acupuncture is a safe, effective and cost-effective way to prevent and treat illness. Passage of this bill would extend acupuncture coverage to 54 million more people and help put our country’s health care system on the track toward becoming more well-rounded and health-focused.
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June 8th, 2009 Posted in Women's Health | No Comments »
A new study published in Acupuncture and Medicine cited “significant improvements” in indigestion and digestive complaints associated with pregnancy in women treated with acupuncture.
The small study included 36 women aged 15 to 39 who were 15 to 30 weeks into their pregnancy. The women were split into two groups - with one group receiving acupuncture, and the other receiving conventional treatment including dietary counseling and indigestion remedies.
The acupuncture group underwent treatment one to two times a week for eight weeks.
The researchers found that heartburn intensity fell by at least a half in 75% of the women receiving acupuncture as compared with 44% of the women receiving conventional treatment. In addition, women in the acupuncture group were able to eat and sleep better after receiving treatment.
June 4th, 2009 Posted in Women's Health | No Comments »
Gynecologists at the Comandante Pinares General Hospital gave acupuncture to some 200 women for the treatment of benign fibroid tumors in 2008.
The results were promising, as marked improvement was shown by periodic abdominal and transvaginal ultrasound tests.
According to gynecologist Ana Rodriguez Núñez, acupuncture treatment is 6.2 times less expensive than surgery, and in most cases eliminates the symptoms associated with fibroids such as pain, discomfort and menstrual disorders.
June 3rd, 2009 Posted in Pain | No Comments »
A new study published in the May 11, 2009 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine found acupuncture to be more effective than “usual care” for back pain.
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