Research

 

Pain Relief

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine have been shown to be particularly effective methods 
of treatment for chronic pain. A special analysis of acupuncture data from an earlier NHIS (National 
Health Interview Survey) found that pain or musculoskeletal complaints accounted for 7 of the top 10 
conditions for which people use acupuncture. Back pain was the most common, followed by joint pain, 
neck pain, severe headache/migraine, and recurring pain.

From a conventional western medicine viewpoint, stimulation of specific acupuncture points located 
near or on the surface of the skin stimulates various sensory receptors that, in turn, stimulate nerves 
that transmit impulses to the brain. The brain is then responsible for releasing neurotransmitters and 
endorphins, the body's natural pain-killing hormones to achieve the desired effect. The substances 
released as a result of acupuncture not only relax the whole body, they regulate serotonin in the brain 
which plays a role in human and animal disposition. This is why depression is often treated with 
acupuncture.

Some of the physiological effects observed throughout the body include increased circulation, 
decreased inflammation, relief from pain, relief of muscle spasms and increased T-cell count which 
stimulates the immune system.

 

Acupuncture Articles

 

CNN                                                     Fighting depression with needles and herbs

USA TODAY                                        Acupuncture for Back Pain Works

The Guardian                                    Acupuncture beats headaches

Washington Post                             Study Says Acupuncture Eases Arthritis Pain

NCCAM                                                Acupuncture Relieves Pain and Improves Function in Knee Osteoarthritis

New York Times                                What to Ask About Osteoarthritis

BBC News                                           Acupressure 'good for back pain'

Dr. Weil's Blog                                   Ear Acupuncture for Back Pain During Pregnancy 

NCCAM                                                Acupuncture for Pain

Web MD                                               Acupuncture for Arthritis  

About.com                                          Acupuncture for Chronic Pain Relief

University of Maryland                   Acupuncture Provides Added Benefit For People

                
Medical Center                                   With Osteoarthritis Of The Knee

Acupuncture Today                          New Studies Confirm Acupuncture Relieves Pain

 

Depression/Insomnia/Infertility/Smoking Cessation

CNN                                                          Fighting depression with needles and herbs

Stanford School                                    Stanford School of Medicine - Acupuncture lessens depression symptoms  during pregnancy

of Medicine

Acupuncture Today                            Acupuncture Today - Treating Insomnia, Emotional Disorders and ADHD with Acupuncture

International Journal                          International Journal of Obesity - Acupuncture for the treatment of obesity: a review of the evidence
of Obesity

BBC News                                               BBC News - Acupuncture 'boosts IVF success'
 
Fox News                                                Fox News - Acupuncture: A Cure for Infertility?                                         

Sciverse Science                                   Effects of Acupuncture on Smoking Cessation or Reduction for Motivated Smoker
Direct

National Cancer Institute                  Acupuncture and Cancer Overview

CBS News                                               Can Acupuncture Help You Conceive?

 

 

Acupuncture Acceptance


National Acupuncture                          Acceptance in the US
and Oriental Medicine
Alliance

Acupuncture.com                                   Research on Biology of Acupuncture has Met the Gold Standard of Science                      

NIH Record                                              Nuland Speaks on Chinese Medicine, Western Science, Acupuncture