“Needles are often equated with pain and discomfort; however, for a horse named Gypsy the tiny sharp objects brought about much needed relief as Dr. Mark Crisman, a professor in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences in the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, administered acupuncture therapy.”
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“Keeping a food diary — a detailed account of what you eat and drink and the calories it packs — is a powerful tool in helping people lose weight, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.”
“The study involving 1,685 middle-aged men and women over six months found those who kept such a diary just about every day lost about twice as much weight as those who did not.”
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“A U.S. physician suggests ancient acupuncture and modern myofascial pain therapy treat pain similarly.”
“Studies by Dr. Peter Dorsher, a pain expert at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., indicate the acupuncture points of acupuncture are anatomically and clinically similar to the trigger points used in myofascial therapy and he recommends either therapy to help those seeking relief from musculoskeletal pain.”
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“Acupuncture is gaining credibility in medical circles, but Simon Singh is not convinced by the evidence. This weekend there was yet another piece of research trumpeting the benefits of acupuncture; in this case, needling was said to relieve hot flushes in breast cancer patients by up to 50 per cent.”
“The new study, unveiled at a conference in Berlin, follows similar claims that the ancient treatment can benefit those with arthritis, back pain, migraine and infertility. But is acupuncture really the miracle treatment it seems?”
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”A successful attempt to quit smoking may depend on where women are in their monthly cycle, say scientists. Those trying before ovulation were more likely to reach for a cigarette again than those trying at other times, US scientists claimed.”
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“Acupuncture, as practised in traditional Chinese medicine, may offer some relief from migraine pain, a new study suggests.
Italian researchers found that regular treatments with “true” acupuncture helped improve symptoms in 32 patients whose migraines had been resistant to standard preventive medication.”
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“British Columbia will be the first Canadian province to pay for acupuncture with public health insurance money, the province’s health minister announced on Sunday.”
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“Acupuncture represents a highly promising and effective treatment option for chronic back pain,” study co-author Dr. Heinz Endres of Ruhr University Bochum in Bochum, Germany, said in an e-mail. “Patients experienced not only reduced pain intensity, but also reported improvements in the disability that often results from back pain and therefore in their quality of life.”
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“Seven years ago, Margerie White had such severe back pain that she was forced to rely on a cane, limit her activity and often remain hunched over. Her doctors told her that she would need back surgery to get back to her former self. Back surgery was not something White was willing to do at her age. Instead she decided to look into alternative medicine.”
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“More than half of the 75 million adults who use some form of complementary and alternative medicine believe it helps in concert with conventional treatments, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. NCCAM is an arm of the National Institutes of Health.”
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Congrats to my colleague Bianca Beldini as she was the featured acupuncturist on the Today Show.
To see Natalie Morales receiving acupuncture click here.
“A study involving nearly 3,500 women in several countries suggests that Chinese herbs might be more effective in relieving menstrual cramps than drugs, acupuncture or heat compression.”
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“The use of acupuncture before and during surgery reduces patients’ post-operative pain as well as the need for pain-killing medication, researchers said on Tuesday.”
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“Fake acupuncture works nearly as well as the real thing for low back pain, and either kind performs much better than usual care, German researchers have found.”
“Almost half the patients treated with acupuncture needles felt relief that lasted months. In contrast, only about a quarter of the patients receiving medications and other Western medical treatments felt better.”
Janet said: “I found acupuncture that worked best for me and it came as an enormous relief to stop smoking for good.”
Read about how acupuncture helps with smoking cessation.
Traditional treatment hadn’t helped, so Paul Weber gave the needles a try; he’s happy with the results.
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“Imagine, for a minute, that you’ve been a healthy and highly competitive athlete for years, then suddenly find it difficult to stand or walk without pain. Plus, your adventurous spirit has done a disappearing act.”
“That’s what confronted Sue Fox when she began taking her graying, 12-½-year-old golden retriever, Quackers, to the VCA Animal Hospital in Kent about two years ago.”
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“A combination of acupuncture and massage may help ease pain and depression symptoms after cancer surgery, a new study suggests.”
“Acupuncture has been shown in many studies to ease pain, and there’s growing evidence that it helps quell post-surgery nausea. Massage, meanwhile, has been shown in certain studies to aid cancer patients’ anxiety.”
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“Dr. Jackie Casanova is one of a few mobile veterinarians in the Gainesville area, but she operates a little differently than most. She practices integrated medicine, which is medicine that mixes modern Western medicine with holistic Chinese practices.”
“Each type of medicine has its advantages,” Casanova said. “The more you know and can draw from that, the better for your patient.”
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“Two years ago, Ivan Toirac was admitted to Mercy Hospital in a coma following a drug overdose.”
“All the doctors told us he was going to die, or was going to be like a vegetable for the rest of his life,” recalled his father, Arturo Toirac.
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This article is about a young boy with diabetes and the positive effects of dietary change.
“When Joey developed a chronic cough, Arnold decided to visit a homeopathic pediatrician in Morristown. She left with a prescription for herbal pellets, not pills.”
“That night, her son slept soundly for the first time in weeks . . . ”
Read more about parents seeking holistic therapies.
It’s so wonderful to see acupuncture on the front page of Yahoo! Check it out.
“Scientific research has shown acupuncture to be helpful in the following musculoskeletal conditions and ailments:”
“A recent study published in the November 2006 issue of the medical journal Arthritis and Rheumatism also got my attention. It was a well-done study from Germany that looked at the role and effectiveness of acupuncture for individuals with chronic hip and knee pain related to arthritis.”
“A very large group of patients were treated with usual traditional medical care for their arthritis for three months. Following that time period, acupuncture was added as an additional therapeutic intervention for one portion of that patient group, while the others continued with medical care only (i.e. no acupuncture).”
“The results of the study revealed that those patients who had acupuncture added to their treatment regime had significant and persistent improvements in not only their arthritis symptoms, but also in their overall quality of life. They did much better than those patients receiving medical care only for the arthritis, without acupuncture.”
Always great to see success stories in the news. Read about this man’s respiratory problems being helped with Chinese medicine.
“An experiment in allowing NHS patients easier access to alternative and complementary therapies has been launched by NI Secretary Peter Hain.”
“The £200,000 year-long trial will run in two health practices in Londonderry and Belfast. The main focus will be on anxiety and musculoskeletal problems.”
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“Doctors are now turning to the ancient art of acupuncture to treat all kind of maladies.
Now, doctors are prescribing acupuncture for those who need help with their diet and nutrition.”
“Studies show that acupuncture works for headaches, nausea, depression, stress, anxiety, addiction and more.”
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“The ancient practice of acupressure may be able to calm the aggressive behavior that often results from dementia, a small study suggests.”
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“A Chinese herb called danshen could one day be the foundation of a new treatment for high blood pressure, scientists say.”
“In a new study, researchers report that an active ingredient in the herb reduces hypertension in hamsters and appears to work by widening blood vessels.”
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“Most Americans age 50 and older use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), such as herbal products or acupuncture, often unbeknownst to their doctor, according to a survey conducted by AARP and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.”
“More than 2,500 years of traditional Chinese medicine - or TCM - has revealed key points that channel the flow of energy throughout the body. The placement of needles at these points directs that energy where it’s needed most.”
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Seems like the whole world is on a stop smoking kick! Do you want to jump on board but don’t know how? Check out “Beat the Butt: Your Stop-Smoking Action Plan”
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Some say reduction in the use of HRT has helped in the fight against breast cancer. Others say the two are not significately related. Here is some information for you to decide:
At the University of Vermont College of Medicine Dr. Helene Langevin is dedicated to discovering the scientific basis behind acupuncture.
This is an interesting article about a dog with facial paralysis and the benefits of acupuncture.
Thank you Tom Bisio and Frank Butler for a fantastic advanced class in Zheng Gu Mobilizations. For more information about these fantastic training opportunities visit: zhenggutuina.com
Abbey was featured in this month’s TSCA alumni newsletter.
Year 1 Acupuncture students practicing QiGong:
Photo by Maureen Goss.
A German study, published in Arthritis & Rheumatism, compared the experience of 357 patients given immediate acupuncture with a further 355 whose treatment started three months later. The study showed how acupuncture can ease pain caused by arthritis.
The researchers, led by Claudia Witte, of the Charité University of Medicine in Berlin, concluded that adding acupuncture to the normal treatment protocol of anti-inflammatory drugs will produce a clinically relevant and persistent benefit.
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In Chinese Medicine we often use plants, seeds and flowers to treat a variety of internal conditions. Today in the news it was announced a national clinical trial will take place focusing on a Chinese plant and it’s ability to help treat Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.
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For more information on Chinese club moss (Qian Ceng Ta) click here.
Check out this news story: Ingredients of a mildly alcoholic milk drink could help protect children from food allergies, research has suggested.
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Take time to reflect upon your successes this past year and to get a clear vision of what you would like to manifest in the next year. All mindfulness practices, like Qi Gong, Yoga, and Meditation, stress the importance of internal reflection and setting clear intentions. Dedicate a small portion of your busy work week to write out what you are most proud of this past year and how you would like your life to look next year as Autumn greats us.
Life in Balance Acupuncture, Gotham Acupuncture and Trinity Boxing Gym are pleased to annouce the addition of personal one on one training in Qi Gong to enhance performance and reduce post-workout soreness and prevent injury.
What is QiGong? In its modern application, QiGong is used to help sports injuries to heal faster, and to restore the body to its natural balance. Used for the preservation of health for thousands of years in China, QiGong has stood the test of time in the healing arts. For athletes, martial artists, and the military, it has been used to keep the joints and muscles strong yet flexible, rehabilitate injuries, and focus the mind.
How will it help the athletes at Trinity Boxing Gym?
o Recover faster from sports injuries
o Learn effective body mechanics
o Focus your mind, enhance performance
o Decompress after a hard day’s work
For more information swing by the boxing gym, 110 Greenwich Street, this Friday night September 29 from 6:30 to 8:00.
This past Sunday I participated in the 5th annual Tunnel to Towers Run. What an amazing experience! 15,000 people gather to follow the footsteps of fire fighter Stephen Siller, who on September 11, 2001 ran through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers where he laid down his life for others. The run was both physically and emotionally challenging. At the finish line, only a few blocks from the office of Life in Balance Acupuncture, there was a huge festival of music and food, all donated by local merchants. Many thanks to all those who sponsored my run and especially friends and family who encouraged me to train for the event and finish strong! All proceeds go to NYC Firefighter Burn Center Foundation & Stephen Siller, FDNY, “Let Us Do Good.”