Acupuncture is defined as needle insertion at acupuncture points, Ashi points or meridian locations and ... The primary selection process is shown in the PRISMA flow chart (figure 1). Two reviewers (Q ...

Recently an acupuncturist asked me how many units of acupuncture ... of the chart greeting patient obtaining a brief account of the results of the previous treatment and any significant changes that ...

Research points to declining estrogen hormone levels ... You can keep track of your periods and chart them as they become uneven. The pattern will be another clue to your doctor that you're ...

The topics covered in these articles include acupuncture, transcutaneous electrical acupoint ... evaluation of their efficacy in pain management as emerging research focal points. Additionally, ...

Acupuncture is proving effective for chronic sciatica relief A new clinical trial reveals its potential to reduce pain and ...

Can acupressure help my headache get better? Maybe. Some doctors say these four acupressure points can ease the pain. The first is between your fourth and fifth fingers. Another is at the base of ...

Clinical trials are currently underway to determine the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of drug addiction. While there are still many unanswered questions about the basic mechanisms ...

I needed an acupressure mat. At first glance, an acupressure mat doesn’t look comfortable: it’s a piece of padded fabric with little spikes sticking out of it. It’s the closest thing to acupuncture I ...

Equitable access to quality health care should be a fundamental right. For many across New York, however, acupuncture care is ...

Unlike acupuncture, which uses tiny needles to pierce the skin at various pressure points, acupressure employs a blunt tool or someone’s fingers to apply pressure without breaking the skin.