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February, 2024

  • 22 February

    Electroacupuncture at Zusanli (ST 36) helps with severe acute pancreatitis

    Pub Med

    Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) onset and development are closely associated with intestinal barrier injury. Evidence from clinical practice and research has shown that electroacupuncture (EA) at the Zusanli (ST36) acupoint can improve intestinal barrier function and abdominal symptoms in patients with severe acute pancreatitis; however, the specific mechanisms of action …

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  • 22 February

    Tai Chi is effective for anxiety and depression

    Pub Med

    Background: Limited research directly compares the clinical effects of different types of mind-body exercises on anxiety and depression in older adults. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials that meet the inclusion criteria to explore the intervention effects of five different types of mind-body exercises …

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  • 21 February

    Acupuncture helps gastric and colorectal cancers

    Pub Med

    Background: Gastrointestinal dysfunction is a prevalent postoperative complication in patients undergoing surgery for gastric cancer and colorectal cancer. Acupuncture holds promise as a great potential therapeutic intervention. The efficacy of acupuncture therapy for postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction has been assessed in some studies, however, the variability in results and study quality influences …

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  • 2 February

    Electroacupuncture helps inflammatory bowel disease

    Pub Med

    Background: Electroacupuncture (EA) is used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Nevertheless, the precise mechanisms by which this approach safeguards against obesity-induced intestinal barrier damage has not been fully understood. Objective: This study aimed to assess whether electroacupuncture could ameliorate intestinal barrier damage that had been reversed in a mouse model of …

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  • 1 February

    Tai Chi helps those with type 2 diabetes mellitus

    Pub Med

    Objective: To systematically summarize current evidence and determine the clinical effectiveness and safety of Tai Chi for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in adults by conducting an overview of systematic reviews (SRs). Methods: A systematic search encompassing five electronic databases was conducted until July 30, 2023, to identify relevant systematic reviews (SRs) …

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  • 1 February

    Acupuncture and moxibustion reduce morning sickness

    Pub Med

    Background: Nausea and vomiting, which cause considerable multifaceted effects, are commonly experience in early pregnancy. Various therapeutic strategies are employed, including both conventional agents and complementary medicine. However, the effectiveness of complementary medicine remains controversial. The objective of this meta-analysis is to evaluate efficacy and safety of acupuncture and moxibustion in …

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January, 2024

  • 31 January

    Electroacupuncture improves cognitive function in Alzheimer’s

    Pub Med

    Background: Metabolic defects play a crucial role in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) development. Brown adipose tissue (BAT) has been identified as a novel potential therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease due to its unique role in energy metabolism. Electroacupuncture (EA) shows promise in improving cognitive ability and brain glucose metabolism in Alzheimer’s disease, …

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  • 31 January

    Tai Chi improves sleep and reduces anxiety and stress

    Pub Med

    Background: According to statistics, about one-fifth of the world’s elderly people suffer from sleep disorders, and the problem of sleep disorders in the elderly is extremely serious, and this problem is one of the important causes of chronic diseases such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and coronary heart disease in the …

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  • 31 January

    Acupuncture can treat depression

    Pub Med

    Background: Despite the increasing global prevalence of depression, existing treatment methods have limitations. Acupuncture has been recognized for its potential to alleviate various diseases by regulating inflammatory cytokines. However, a comprehensive systematic analysis of the effects of acupuncture on depression through inflammatory cytokines is currently lacking. This review aims to evaluate …

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  • 30 January

    Electroacupuncture reduces BMI, waist size and obesity

    Pub Med

    Background: Central obesity is considered as a significant health threat to individuals. Scientific research has demonstrated that intra-abdominal fat accumulation is associated with higher metabolic and cardiovascular disease risks independent of Body Mass Index (BMI). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of electro-acupuncture in treating central obesity compared …

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