Spinal stenosis is a condition where the spinal canal becomes narrowed or “stenotic.” This occurs with increasing age and is a condition that impinges upon and limits the space where Read more

Acupuncture combined with moxibustion is more effective for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis than meloxicam (a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug). Researchers from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine quantified the curative Read more

German researchers confirm the effectiveness of acupuncture for the treatment of allergies and sinus disorders. In an eight week clinical trial, patients receiving acupuncture required less medications and had fewer Read more

Researchers find acupuncture effective for relieving allergic asthma, a type of asthma triggered by allergens (e.g., dust mites, mold, pollen, foods). Symptoms include wheezing, difficulty breathing, itchy eyes, sinusitis, rhinitis, Read more

Hot flushes and night sweats can cause misery for women going through the menopause. But there may be hope for those battling these troubling symptoms – as long as they’re Read more

According to Fibromyalgia News, fibromyalgia patients who regularly practice tai chi show greater symptom improvement than those engaged in an aerobic exercise program, results from a clinical trial suggest. The Read more

Acupuncture stimulates knee osteoarthritis cartilage repair by regulating proteins TGF-β1 and IGF-1. Beijing University of Traditional Chinese medicine researchers determined that acupuncture accelerates articular cartilage repair in the osteoarthritic knee Read more

What do 9 in 10 women say they were never told about #mammograms, even though they thought they had the right to know? Are there better alternative diagnostic tools?  https://nutritionfacts.org/video/women-deserve-to-know-the-truth-about-mammograms/ To learn Read more

Ozone treatment for back pain has been used in Europe for decades. It is a safe treatment where ozone gas (O3) is injected into the damaged tissues. It can be Read more

So many people are being prescribed statin drugs to lower cholesterol. But what are the long-term effects of their use? Dr. Stephanie Seneff discusses some frightening side effects of statins. Read more

Acupuncture may represent an effective adjuvant therapy in the management of joint pain associated with aromatase inhibitor treatment in postmenopausal women with breast cancer, according to results from a multicenter Read more

High-intensity laser therapy reduced pain and improved outcomes in a woman who has had fibromyalgia for a long time, a case study showed. The study, “Treatment of drug-resistant fibromyalgia symptoms using Read more

More than a year ago, both men said they were at wit’s end with neuropathy — nerve damage causing numbness and persistent pain, along with burning, pins-and-needles and itching sensations Read more

Researchers find acupuncture effective for the treatment of hypertension in middle-aged adults. In a groundbreaking eight week acupuncture trial, an international research team documents that acupuncture causes significant improvements in Read more

“The ancient practice can help relieve pain, but its ability to help you shed pounds isn’t quite as clear.” What is clear in my experience is that acupuncture does help Read more

The threshold for being diagnosed with high blood pressure in the USA has been lowered from 140/90 to 130/80 mm Hg. It’s predicted that this change will result in nearly Read more