Acupuncture possesses the antidepressant potential. In this 6-week randomized controlled trial with 4-week follow-up, 160 patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) were randomly assigned to paroxetine (PRX) alone (n=48) or combined with 18 sessions of...
Chinese herbs can be incredibly useful when a patient has multiple symptoms that are hard to pinpoint, according to Dr. Daniel Neides of the Cleveland Clinic, one of the America’s top 5 hospitals, where the...
Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of P6 acupressure on vertigo and neurovegetative symptoms, its possible interference with vestibular-ocular reflex (VOR), and its clinical usefulness during acute vertigo. Methods: Two hundred and four...
Background: Dizziness and vertigo account for roughly 4% of chief symptoms in the emergency department (ED). Pharmacological therapy is often applied for these symptoms, such as vestibular suppressants, anti-emetics and benzodiazepines. However, every medication is accompanied with unavoidable side...
34 patients suffering from Meniere’s disease were treated by acupuncture. Prior to acupuncture most of them had been treated with various other medical means without satisfactory results. After acupuncture treatment their condition greatly improved. The classic symptoms of Meniere’s disease are...
In recently updated clinical practice guidelines for allergic rhinitis published by the American Academy of Otolaryngology, acupuncture is listed as a treatment option for clinicians based on “a preponderance of benefit over harm”. The...
A research at RMIT University in Australia found acupuncture safe and effective for seasonal allergic rhinitis ABSTRACT Background: Seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) is a common condition with relatively high prevalence in Australia. It causes a significant...
Het hebben van een snelle braakreflex kan heel lastig zijn. Bij tandenpoetsen bijvoorbeeld kan het gebeuren, dat de tandenborstel een braakreflex oproept. Als dit snel gebeurt, dus als de borstel niet ver achter in de...
Time magazine report: A research at Georgetown University Medical Center in the US found acupuncture relieves stress and depression by regulating stress hormones.
Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the combination of Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. Methods: Twenty (20) patients between the ages of 13 and 48...