According to a recent study, Acupuncture and exercise can relieve Polycystic ovary syndrome, The study was done at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Nearly 10% of women of reproductive age have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The syndrome expresses itself as a large number of small immature cysts on the ovaries that cause a disturbance [...]
Medical acupuncture, is being used increasingly for pain control. Richard Niemtzow, MD, PhD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of Medical Acupuncture, a peer-reviewed journal. Dr. Niemtzowi is at the forefront of these efforts in the military.
According to Dr. Niemtzow, a technique he developed has been so successful that the Air Force will begin teaching “Battlefield [...]
American Cancer Society study finds high use of complementary methods among cancer survivors
A new study from researchers at the American Cancer Society finds many cancer patients use complementary and alternative methods, most often prayer, relaxation, supplements, meditation, and massage. Meanwhile, the use of other methods, such as biofeedback, homeopathy, and acupressure, are relatively uncommon. The [...]
A small study from Australia points to acupuncture as a potential treatment to help with depression.
The study, reported in the Sydney Morning Herald, found a group of people with depression, and on medication, showed marked improvement in mood when treated with traditional Chinese acupuncture for two months.
The small study included about 40 people with severe [...]