acharya on July 18th, 2011

There have been plenty of positive reports on the healing power of Acupuncture, the Chinese art of healing, which include its ability to relieve pain, irrespective of the cause of pain. When acupuncture is performed, there is an increase of morphine-like substances called endorphins in the body, which block the ability of brain to perceive [...]

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Acupuncture works in a more effective manner, than conventional drugs such as aspirin, in reducing intensity and frequency of chronic headaches, reports a team of researchers from United States. The study, which involved 4000 patients with migraine, tension headaches and other chronic forms of headaches, found that about 62 percent of patients who were subjected [...]

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acharya on October 5th, 2008

Here’s another addition to the list of beneficial effects of Acupuncture. A new study has suggested that Acupuncture helps in easing out chronic headaches in people. The study, which is the largest till date on the use of acupuncture to ease headaches, has a conflicting body of evidence. While few researches point out that including [...]

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The unpleasant negative effects of treatment for head and neck cancer patients may be relieved by Acupuncture, the ancient Chinese practice. A recent study found that there was significant reduction in both dry mouth and pain and shoulder dysfunction after neck dissection in patients who received acupuncture. However, further studies are required to support the [...]

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Women undergoing In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) can increase their chances of getting pregnant by 65 percent, if they are prepared to undergo acupuncture treatment too, simultaneously, suggests a preliminary study, mentioned in ‘HealthDay News’. About 10-15% of the couples, who face difficulty conceiving, opt for in-vitro fertilization procedure, which involves fertilizing a woman’s egg in laboratory [...]

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acharya on April 12th, 2008

According to a new study, even the most stubborn neck pain can be healed by Acupuncture. An international study conducted by American, Canadian, Australasian, South American and European researchers has revealed that alternative therapies such as acupuncture, neck manipulation, and massage could be better alternatives for treating neck pain, rather than conventional treatments. A review [...]

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Accidental or involuntary loss of urine or the inability to restrain urinary voiding is referred to as “Urinary Incontinence”. In such cases, the bladder is unable to hold urine for such a time, so that it could be released voluntarily. Though incontinence is not considered a disease by itself, it could signify a symptom of [...]

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acharya on April 15th, 2007

Ayurvedic Acupuncture (also known as Marmapuncture) makes use of acupuncture needles that penetrates the skin at particular acupoints to balance the Prana (life force) of internal body environment(microcosm) with that of external world(macrocosm) for bringing about a balance or health. The needles used could be normal or medicated. History – Ayurvedic Acupuncture was practiced in [...]

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