July, 2022

• 11 July

  Wu Qin Xi Qi Gong improves gait in Parkinson’s disease

  

  The objective of this study was to investigate the therapeutic effect of Wu Qin Xi Qi Gong stretching on single- and dual-task gait, motor symptoms, and quality of life in people with mild and moderate Parkinson’s disease. This single-blind, randomized control trial included 40 participants with idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease who …

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• 9 July

  Acupuncture and moxibustion improves the quality of life in people with IBS

  

  Objective: This study was aimed at comparing the clinical efficacy of acupuncture and moxibustion on irritable bowel syndrome complicated with diarrhoea in adults and providing guidance for clinical treatment. Methods: PubMed, The Cochrane Library, Embase, CBM, CNKI, and VIP and Wanfang databases were searched to obtain clinical randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on …

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• 9 July

  Acupuncture improves blood flow with infarction vertigo

  

  Background: Vertigo is a cardinal symptom of posterior circulation infarction (POCI). Acupuncture is demonstrated to have a beneficial effect on posterior circulation infarction vertigo (PCIV). However, the mechanism of acupuncture therapy is not clarified. This study aims to assess the cerebral blood flow velocity modulation and clinical efficacy of acupuncture for …

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• 9 July

  The Chinese herbal formula Qin Xiang Qing Jie is as good as oseltamivir in the treatment of flu in children

  

  Background: Qin Xiang Qing Jie an oral solution containing various Chinese herbs, is indicated for pediatric upper respiratory tract infections. The treatment of influenza also shows potential advantages in shortening the duration of illness and improving symptoms. However, there is still a lack of high-quality clinical evidence to support this. The …

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• 8 July

  Tai Chi improves balance in Parkinson’s disease

  

  Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of Tai Chi on functional mobility, balance and falls in Parkinson’s disease. Materials and methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify the systematic reviews and meta-analyses up to the end of October 2021. 601 studies were identified, and 16 …

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• 8 July

  Lian Hua Qing Wen Wan is effective for COVID-19

  

  Background: Lian Hua Qing Wen Wan is a traditional Chinese medicine prescription commonly used to treat viral influenza in China. There has been sufficient evidence that Lian Hua Qing Wen Wan could effectively treat COVID-19. Nevertheless, the potential anti-(mutant) SARS-CoV-2 and anti-inflammation compounds in Lian Hua Qing Wen Wan are still …

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• 8 July

  Acupuncture enhances antidepressants and reduces side effects

  

  Background: Some depressed patients receive acupuncture as an adjunct to their conventional medications. Objective: This review aims to provide evidence on whether acupuncture can enhance the therapeutic effectiveness of antidepressants for treating depression, and explore whether acupuncture can reduce the adverse reactions associated with antidepressants. Search strategy: English and Chinese databases were searched …

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• 8 July

  Electroacupuncture reduces insomnia in people with depression

  

  Importance: Electroacupuncture is a widely recognized therapy for depression and sleep disorders in clinical practice, but its efficacy in the treatment of comorbid insomnia and depression remains uncertain. Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of electroacupuncture as an alternative therapy in improving sleep quality and mental state for patients with insomnia …

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• 6 July

  Acupuncture aids in the resuscitation of people with atrial fibrillation

  

  Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of conventional drugs combined with acupuncture therapy on the conversion of sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation. Methods: We searched databases, such as PubMed, Embase, WOS, Cochrane, CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure), Wan fang Data, VIP, and CBM to collect data in randomized …

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• 6 July

  Tai Chi and Qi Gong reduce anxiety and depression from substance withdrawal

  

  Previous studies have shown that Taijiquan and Qigong exercise can effectively reduce depression and anxiety in healthy and clinical populations. At present, only a few reviews have elaborated on the premise of different types of interventions, and there is still a lack of studies that systematically summarize the clinical evidence …

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