http://www.tcmstudent.com/ Copyright 2010 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:45:50 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.11 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss A study recently conducted by researchers at several major universities concludes that acupuncture is significantly beneficial in depression during pregnancy. "The short acupuncture protocol demonstrated symptom reduction and a response rate comparable to those observed in standard depression treatments... http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/Acupunture Aids Pregnancy Depression.html http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/Acupunture Aids Pregnancy Depression.html Main Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:45:50 -0500 A study conducted at the University of York and the Hull York Medical School indicates that acupuncture has a significant effect on specific neural structures. When a patient receives acupuncture treatment, a sensation called deqi can be obtained; scientific... http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/Brain Imaging of Acupuncture: Brain Effects.html http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/Brain Imaging of Acupuncture: Brain Effects.html Main Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:42:43 -0500 Women with breast cancer treated with aromatase inhibitors may experience joint symptoms that can lead to discontinuation of effective therapy. Women treated with acupuncture had significant improvement of joint pain and stiffness, which was not seen with sham acupuncture. Acupuncture... http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/Breast Cancer Treatment Aided by Acupuncture.html http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/Breast Cancer Treatment Aided by Acupuncture.html Main Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:21:45 -0500 A study recently published in the journal Pain shows promise for arthritis relief. According to the abstract: "Forty patients of either sex over 40 years with primary osteoarthritis knee were recruited into a single-blinded, sham-controlled study. For electro-acupuncture group... http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/Electro-acupuncture May Relieve Osteoarthritis of the Knee.html http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/Electro-acupuncture May Relieve Osteoarthritis of the Knee.html Main Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:57:07 -0500 Study results show that acupuncture, when compared to drug therapy, has a longer-lasting effect on the reduction of hot flashes and night sweats for women receiving hormone therapy for breast cancer treatment. Women also report that acupuncture improves their... http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/Acupuncture Reduces Hot Flashes, Improves Sex Drive for Breast Cancer Patients.html http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/Acupuncture Reduces Hot Flashes, Improves Sex Drive for Breast Cancer Patients.html Main Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:06:19 -0500 A recent study conducted by Dr. Florian Pfab, of the Technical University of Munich, on human patients shows promise for the relief of eczema. Pfab's team found patients' itchiness ratings were lower after they received true acupuncture, compared with both... http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/Acupuncture May Ease the Itch of Eczema.html http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/Acupuncture May Ease the Itch of Eczema.html Main Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:48:27 -0500 Proposals before the Senate would allow treatment plans to incorporate alternative medicines, including acupuncture and dietary supplements. Story: Los Angeles Times December 6, 2009... http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/A Broader Definition of Healthcare.html http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/A Broader Definition of Healthcare.html Main Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:29:50 -0500 In a recently published review, researchers examined 46 studies (3,811 patients) that examined the use of acupuncture in treatment of insomnia. Results revealed that acupuncture was superior to sleeping pills regarding the number of patients whose total sleep time increased... http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/Acupuncture for Treatment of Insomnia.html http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/Acupuncture for Treatment of Insomnia.html Main Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:06:31 -0500 A recent article published in the New York Times, describes the story of a diagnosed cancer patient that took wellness in her own hands, by navigating the current health and insurance systems to achieve her health success. Story: New... http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/The Challenging Path to Wellness.html http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/The Challenging Path to Wellness.html Main Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:27:19 -0500 A 3 year study of patients with Type 2 diabetes were treated with regular medicines and participated in diet and exercise programs for the control of hyperglycemia and hypertension. The patients in the acupressure group received additional treatment of a... http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/Acupressure Therapy Inhibits the Development of Type 2 Diabetic Complications.html http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/Acupressure Therapy Inhibits the Development of Type 2 Diabetic Complications.html Main Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:18:26 -0500 A double-blind randomized study with over 200 women reported that the use of moxibustion does not influence breech position infants. Abstract: Obestetrics and Gynecology November, 2009... http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/Moxibustion Does Not Aid in Breech Infants.html http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/Moxibustion Does Not Aid in Breech Infants.html Main Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:53:13 -0500 A pilot study completed at the University of Gothenburg Sweden, found that brain-damaged children have decreased skin temperature in the extremities, and by using acupuncture, also discovered a possible method to increase in skin temperature. Patients with cerebral palsy participated... http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/Acupuncture Increases Skin Temperature in Brain Damaged Children.html http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/Acupuncture Increases Skin Temperature in Brain Damaged Children.html Main Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:12:46 -0500 A study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology shows that one week of continuous auricular acupuncture significantly decreases the pain and disability experienced by women with pregnancy-related low back and posterior pelvic pain. Abstract: Journal of... http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/Auricular Acupuncture Eases Back Pain in Pregnant Women.html http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/Auricular Acupuncture Eases Back Pain in Pregnant Women.html Main Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:44:40 -0500 Data collected by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada have shown that acupuncture decreases the rate of ceasarean sections. Although the study has not been published the results are provided on a website - - An overall 35%... http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/Acupuncture Decreases Ceasarean Rate.html http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/Acupuncture Decreases Ceasarean Rate.html Main Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:46:27 -0500 An overview by the New York Times of fibromyalgia discusses the symptoms and how alternative medicine is now being intregrated with hard to treat conditions. Overview Questions and Answers... http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/An Overview of Fibromyalgia and Treatments.html http://www.tcmstudent.com/main/An Overview of Fibromyalgia and Treatments.html Main Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:30:32 -0500