Researchers in the USA have done a 2-decade long study looking to see if acupuncture can lower blood pressure. They found that acupuncture has the potential to regulate cardiovascular function in patients with diseases such as hypertension. This is great news and fits with what we acupuncturists already know!
http://www.jcm.co.uk/research-archive/article/acupuncture-regulation-of-blood-pressure-2596/
A randomised controlled study of 550 patients in 4 Melbourne hospitals has found that acupuncture is as effective as drugs for lower back pain, migraine and sprained ankles. It’s great to see these results, which will come as no surprise to those who have benefitted from acupuncture for these conditions.
I am an Associated Practitioner for the Arthritic Association.
This is a great organization and if you have arthritis, or know someone who does, invite them to check out the Association’s website. They offer masses of information and research on arthritis and a low-cost membership scheme where tailored dietary advice are […]
Roman Abramovich has been having ear acupuncture recently to help manage his weight.
Last month I completed a 4-day long Master Class in Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture led by John Tindall (pioneer of ear acupuncture in the UK and the person who helped bring us the NADA detoxification protocol of which so […]
Interesting article in national press about research into benefits of acupuncture for arthritis pain. If you suffer from arthritis why not check out the Arthritic Association too.