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Research

Acupuncture Stabilizes Dementia
Classical Acupuncture
Research finds acupuncture effective for improving memory, cognition and walking for patients with dementia. First up, we take a look at acupuncture points that improve walking and movement for patients with vascular dementia. Neurologic exams often reveal gait disorders. The inability to walk prope ... more »
MRi and PET scan Proves Acupuncture Activates Brain for Stroke Victims
Classical Acupuncture
A recent study shows that acupuncture increases brain activity in stroke victims. Using MRI technology, researchers documented that real acupuncture increased brain activity and functionality and that sham acupuncture and a blank control group did not increase brain activity and functionality. Sham ... more »
Scalp Acupuncture Effective For Stroke
Classical Acupuncture
Recent clinical research indicates that scalp acupuncture has a positive curative effect on patients suffering from stroke. The researchers document that several major approaches to scalp acupuncture for the treatment of stroke have co-evolved with advances in the biomedical understanding of the hum ... more »
Acupuncture Revives Coma Patients
Classical Acupuncture
Acupuncture improves the time it takes to regain consciousness from a coma after a severe brain injury. In a new randomized controlled study, researchers discovered an acupuncture point that delivers superior positive patient clinical outcomes. Acupuncture point DU25 (Suliao) outperformed acupunctur ... more »
Acupuncture Anti-Inflammatory Crohn’s Disease
Classical Acupuncture
Acupuncture reduces intestinal inflammation in patients with Crohn’s disease, reverses tissue damage, and improves the quality of life. Until now, how acupuncture achieves these results has gone unanswered. Researchers sought to solve this mystery and came up with concrete answers. With the help of ... more »
Acupuncture Effective to Alleviate Dementia
Classical Acupuncture
Acupuncture provides therapeutic benefits for patients with vascular dementia. According to modern research, the benefits include improvements in memory, orientation, ability to make calculations, and increased ability for self-care. In a data mining meta-analysis, researchers have identified key ac ... more »
Acupuncture Regulates Insulin & Glucose In Diabetics
Classical Acupuncture
Acupuncture regulates glucose levels in diabetics and improves the performance of metformin, an oral diabetes medication. Combining electroacupuncture with metformin improves glucose lowering performance and regulation of insulin secretion. Face and kidney points on an acudoll. As a result of recent ... more »