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Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to spread globally. Due to the higher risk of …
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Acupuncture relieves postpartum depression
Background: There is conflicting evidence on the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of postpartum depression. …
Read More »Acupuncture regulates brain-gut and reduces inflammation in IBS
Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of gut-brain interaction with challenging treatment. According …
Read More »Traditional Chinese medicine improves viral bronchiolitis in infants
Background: Infant bronchiolitis has a high death rate in severe cases. In China, traditional Chinese medicine …
Read More »Acupressure on Hegu (LI 4), Zusanli (ST 36) and Sanyinjiao (SP 6) reduces fatigue in cancer patients
Background: Acupressure is one of the recommended non-pharmacologic treatments for cancer-related fatigue (CRF) according to the …
Read More »Acupuncture together with Donepezil improves Alzheimer’s Disease
Background: Functional brain imaging changes have been proven as potential pathophysiological targets in early-stage Alzheimer’s Disease. …
Read More »Stimulation of Shenmen (HT 7) and Sanyinjiao (SP 6) reduces fatigue and insomnia
Objective: To observe the acupoint compatibility effect of Shenmen (HT7) and Sanyinjiao (SP6) in improving daytime …
Read More »Caffeine reduces the effects of electroacupuncture in pain management
Introduction: The effect of caffeine on acupuncture analgesia in humans is unclear. This study aimed to …
Read More »Acupuncture improves swallowing in stroke patients
Background: Acupuncture has been used to treat patients with post-stroke neurological dysfunction. Objective: The purpose of our …
Read More »Tai Chi reduces high blood pressure
Purpose: Determine if inter-individual response differences (IIRD) are present with respect to tai chi as a …
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