Using Acupuncture to Eliminate Jet Lag

Jet lag occurs when our body's natural daily circadian rhythm becomes disrupted, due to the crossing of time zones during long airplane flights. The symptoms may last from 1 to 10 days, and range from fatigue, insomnia, headache, edema, nausea, and anorexia, to irrational behavior, mental confusion, and disorientation. Children age five and under do not appear to be as affected as adults.  Read more...

 

The Assessment and Management of Upper Extremity Epicondylitis

Upper extremity epicondylitis is known commonly as a “tennis elbow” when the lateral epicondyle is compromised and referred to as “pitchers elbow” when the medial epicondyle is impaired. These conditions are frequently encountered in the clinic and often are stubborn in their recovery. The manner of approach and efficiency of the acupuncture treatment can determine the success or failure of the outcome.  Read more...

 

Dissecting Acupuncture and IVF Studies

One recent research study presented in May 2007 at a Vancouver, BC, seminar is of particular note. Acupuncturist Diane Cridennda, LAc and reproductive endocrinologist Paul Magarelli, MD, PhD, presented their findings examining data collected over four years to determine if there was any affect on the outcomes of patients who combined IVF with acupuncture protocols from two significant studies1. The Colorado-based team observed some interesting results. Before dissecting their study, one must be familiar with the acupuncture protocols they used.   Read more...

 

Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine News

Oriental medicine is in the news as clinical trials and laboratory research are used in an attempt to analyze the effects of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Included here are a few abstracts and full-page articles on some recent studies on osteoporosis, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and osteoarthritis.   Read more...