Research summary (Qi Gong): Comparative efficacy of traditional Chinese exercises in low back pain: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. - Complementary therapies in clinical practice, 2026.
Read More »Tai Chi Ranks Second Among Exercise Types for Improving Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors
Research summary (Tai Chi): Effects of different exercise interventions on quality of life in breast cancer survivors after treatment: a systematic review and network m - Frontiers in oncology, 2026.
Read More »Network Meta-Analysis Finds Combined Acupuncture Approaches May Improve Post-Stroke Central Facial Paralysis
Research summary (Cupping Therapy): Comparison of the clinical efficacy of different acupuncture methods in the treatment of post-stroke central facial paralysis-a network meta - Frontiers in neurology, 2026.
Read More »Moxibustion Combined with Other Therapies Improves Lumbar Disc Herniation Outcomes
Moxibustion Combined with Other Therapies Improves Lumbar Disc Herniation Outcomes - a plain-language summary of a recent study.
Read More »Network Meta-Analysis Finds Several Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies, Including Electroacupuncture, May Improve Fatigue-Related Markers in Animal Models
Research summary (Electroacupuncture): Effectiveness of non-pharmacological therapies in complementary and alternative medicine on improving fatigue levels, oxidative stress, infl - Frontiers in physiology, 2026.
Read More »Cupping Therapy Shows Greatest Improvement in Sleep Quality Among Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Research summary (Cupping Therapy): Comparative effectiveness of non-pharmacological traditional Chinese medicine therapies for chronic fatigue syndrome: a systematic review an - Frontiers in medicine, 2026.
Read More »Network Meta-Analysis Finds Heat-Clearing Traditional Chinese Medicine Injections May Improve Outcomes in Viral Pneumonia When Added to Conventional Treatment
Research summary (Traditional Chinese Medicine): Therapeutic effects of traditional Chinese medicine injections with heat-clearing and detoxifying properties on viral pneumonia: a systemati - Frontiers in pharmacology, 2026.
Read More »Acupuncture Shows Promise as an Adjunct in Drug Addiction Treatment
Acupuncture Shows Promise as an Adjunct in Drug Addiction Treatment - a plain-language summary of a recent study.
Read More »Acupuncture Among Non-Drug Therapies That May Aid Recovery of Consciousness
Acupuncture Among Non-Drug Therapies That May Aid Recovery of Consciousness - a plain-language summary of a recent study.
Read More »Acupuncture is effective for herpes
Background: Herpes zoster (HZ) is mainly characterized by intense pain and severe skin lesions, particularly during the acute phase, which seriously affects the patient’s quality of life. Acupuncture is a widely used and effective treatment for herpes zoster. However, there are many types of acupuncture, which have different curative efficacy. This …
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