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There is a tranquilizer point on the ear.

St George Acupuncture - Auricular Acupuncture - Master Points This master point is the geometrical and physiological center of the whole auricle. It brings the whole body towards homeostasis, producing a balance of energy, hormones and brain activity.

A 4 needle option for upper trapezius or neck pain.

Regulates body temperature
Flushes waste from the body
Supports the immune system
Lubricates joints
Promotes digestion
Improves memory, alertness, mood, and sleep quality

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15 treatments were optimal to treat ED. https://karger.com/cmr/article/doi/10.1159/000538750/906209/An-acupuncture-protocol-for-the-treatment-of?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3QWNGv1B6Uc2LQga3vF9EhUBkzqs1ezKy7NdybWTSFnARNgv1L081MNN0_aem_AX90VYof2i-XoXqHWpUgvALyOXaCl4oWHwDEsVwVZSnZ680Ab7e5BlYX9qmtSPPy6KrQNUyzUxgs6vgjb14N5JdX

An acupuncture protocol for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) - a Delphi-process. Abstract. Introduction: Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a widespread disorder, and the worldwide incidence is rapidly increasing. Acupuncture, an intervention out of the spectrum of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long tradition as treatment for ED. Nonetheless, a best practice treatment proto...

I am going to make Huo Xiang Shen Qi Shui using this method. It is good for colds, digestion, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Remember, more than a tbsp of alcohol is considered toxic.

Ancient Chinese Herbal Drink (Chinese Medicine Ingredients) Grandpa's Herbal Health Recipe Recipe for Grandfather's Chinese Herbal Medicine Drink. We use Chinese Herbal Ingredients soaked in alcohol, such as gin. You can also use other types of a...

Retired Tui Na specialist and his recommend for L5 and S1, hip pain and health.

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Acupuncture helps dry eyes and improves the make up of the tears to have more beneficial proteins.

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Acupuncture can help with hiatal hernia.

Acupuncture Improved the Function of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter and Esophageal Motility in Chinese Patients with Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms: A Randomized Trial Objectives. Acupuncture is therapeutic for refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease by an unclear mechanism. This study was aimed at investigating the effect of acupuncture on esophageal motility in patients with symptoms of refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease. Methods. Sixty-...

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These medical practitioners use traditional Chinese medicine to make healthcare safer for LGBTQ2S+ patients | Broadview Magazine Using acupuncture, herbal remedies and gender affirming terminology with q***r and trans people helps with physical and mental health concerns

Acupuncture after Knee Replacement and Pain killer use and stress hormone levels. — Acupuncture for Fertility & Wellness | Your Path to Health & Family. Serving Toronto, Junction, Collingwood area In this interesting but small study they did acupuncture on day 1 and 2 after knee replacement surgery.

A breakthrough for women’s health – | University of Regina University of Regina official magazine profiling the achievements of alumni, students, faculty and staff in fields ranging from business and the arts to education and science.

Menopause - acupuncture treatment for menopausal symptoms Since the menopausal transition is such an individual and elongated process, tailored treatments such as those used in acupuncture may provide significant benefits. Various studies have shown that acupuncture may offer relief from some of the most common menopausal symptoms.

In my practice over the years, I have used the NADA protocol to help patients with smoking cessation. I LOVE ear acupuncture! 👂🏻

5 points: Ear Shen Men, Sympathetic, Lv, Kd & Lu, usually every second day for about 6 sessions.

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🎉 Big update for patients! 💞
A new meta-analysis study published in the Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics shows that acupuncture can significantly increase IVF success rates! 🧐💡
The study analysed data from 25 high-quality randomised controlled trials involving 4,757 participants, and their findings are remarkable. 📈
Patients who received acupuncture had a live birth rate of 38.0%, significantly higher than the 28.7% rate for those who didn't have acupuncture. Clinical pregnancy rates followed suit – 43.6% in the acupuncture group compared to 33.2% in the non-acupuncture group, which means acupuncture increases IVF live birth rates by 33.8%. 🎯https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-023-07142-1
These findings resonate with the experiences of our , Irina Szmelskyj, who has been treating and IVF patients for 20 years. She's witnessed the profound impact of fertility acupuncture firsthand. It's heartening to see her experience corroborated by rigorous scientific research.
Acupuncture is one of the few safe, natural, and cost-effective methods scientifically demonstrated to boost IVF success rates on this scale. 🌟
At CAM Therapies, we're dedicated to assisting you on your fertility journey. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit https://cam-therapies.co.uk or call us on 01223510611.

1865 Japanese Illustration of upper trapezius needling.

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An overlooked brain system helps you grab a coffee — and plan your next cup Researchers have found a system in the brain that seems to integrate control of individual muscles with a person's intentions, emotions and entire body.

Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for polycystic o***y syndrome - Evidence Based Acupuncture Descriptive analyses suggested that combining acupuncture with other medicines can effectively improve the clinical pregnancy rate and ovulation rate, and reduce luteinizing hormone/follicle-stimulating hormone ratio, homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance, and body mass index.

Acupuncture Shows Promise in Reducing Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation after Valve Surgery
⭐️ thank you for the heads-up on this, Robin Sunley!) 🙌

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Acupuncture after valve surgery is feasible, well tolerated and has clinical benefit. Acupuncture was associated with acute decreases in pain, nausea, stress and anxiety.

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Kim Feingold, Poster Presenter, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute.

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5492296/ Non-breast cancer participants adopted a neutral (healthy and balanced) dietary pattern, and consumed CM supplements and Guangdong soups more frequently.

Relationship between Chinese medicine dietary patterns and the incidence of breast cancer in Chinese women in Hong Kong: a retrospective cross-sectional survey This retrospective cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationship between Chinese medicine (CM) dietary patterns (hot, neutral, and cold) and the incidence of breast cancer among Chinese women in Hong Kong.Breast cancer cases (n = 202) ...

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Acupuncture Acupuncture is a therapeutic component of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It involves the use of very thin needles along with heat or electricity to stimulate specific body points, promoting the flow and balance of internal energy. Acupuncture can help treat chronic pain and symptoms associated with c...

The alcohol swab before the needle: A point of debate

By Barbara Greenwood Dufour

For many of us, getting a vaccine or other routine injection is not a pleasant experience. But there’s something comforting about the injection site being wiped with an alcohol swab. Other than signaling to us that it’s time to brace ourselves for the needle, it reassures us that good care is being taken to reduce the risk of infection. We know that without it we’d be inviting bacteria into the puncture wound. Or do we?

Alcohol swabbing before an injection is a long-standing, widely used infection control practice. It’s thought that prepping the skin using alcohol swabs removes bacteria that could be pushed into the puncture and might cause an infection. To clean the skin before a vaccination or other injection, suggested standard practice according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) is to swab the injection site with a saturated 60% to 70% alcohol swab for 30 seconds, then let the area dry for another 30 seconds so that the alcohol doesn’t enter the puncture and sting.

But, for many years there has been debate around whether this practice is effective for reducing infection. Not many patients arrive for their shot with dirty skin. And various health organizations — including the WHO and the Public Health Agency of Canada — say that if the skin is visibly clean, there’s no need to swab it with alcohol. Still, alcohol swabbing remains a common and routine practice in hospitals and other health care facilities across Canada and around the world, and those in the health care community continue to wonder if there’s any evidence that it’s preventing infection.

Decision-makers within the Canadian health care system recently turned to CADTH to find out. CADTH is an independent, evidence-based agency that finds, assesses, and summarizes the research on drugs, medical devices, and procedures. In response, CADTH searched for and critically appraised the available evidence on the clinical effectiveness of skin preparation prior to injections and produced a report on what was found.

When CADTH searched for published studies on this topic, it found that only one, the results of which were published in 2019, met the inclusion criteria for the review. The study was conducted in a Canadian outpatient clinic where children were receiving standard childhood vaccinations. Although all the children in this study had their arms swabbed with alcohol, half of them then received their injection in an area of skin that hadn’t been swabbed. Afterward, their parents were asked to report on whether their child experienced any skin reactions, pain, redness, swelling, or feelings of heat at the injection site.

The researchers who conducted this study reported that swabbing the injection site didn’t make any difference in patient outcomes in terms of local skin reactions, pain afterward, redness, swelling, or heat sensations. When the data related to pain was analyzed further, it turned out that the children who had received their injection into swabbed skin felt the pain from the needle for a longer time than those who received injections into unswabbed skin.

But, wait — what did the study say about the effect of alcohol swabbing on the incidence of skin infection? Unfortunately, the study wasn’t able to answer this specific question. Pediatricians who later examined the children found that none of them had developed a skin infection, whether or not they were swabbed; and, even if there had been any cases of infection, the researchers hadn’t been able to recruit enough children for the study to come to a meaningful conclusion on whether swabbing prevents infection.

Although the swabs themselves are inexpensive, the cost of using them is not insignificant when you consider how many of them are used during public vaccination programs. So, if the practice isn’t effective, it could be a waste of money. But, given that we’re not sure, maybe it represents a bit of precaution that’s worth the peace of mind. Until further research can inject some certainty about its effectiveness, some will continue to wonder if we should still be swabbing prior to routine injections and vaccinations. Most are probably just thinking about the needle.

To view CADTH’s full report, go to cadth.ca/skin-preparation-injections-review-clinical-effectiveness-cost-effectiveness-and-guidelines-0. If you would like to learn more about CADTH, visit cadth.ca, follow us on Twitter , or speak to our Liaison Officer in your region: cadth.ca/liaison-officers.

Barbara Greenwood Dufour is a Knowledge Mobilization Officer at CADTH.

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Tuesday Tip with Suzanne Williams, RAc!

Constipated? Tiny seeds may be the answer! If you are constipated with dry, hard to expel stools, try adding a sprinkle of h**p seeds to your meals. In Chinese herbal medicine, h**p seeds (Huǒ Má Rén / 火麻仁) may be used as part of laxative formulas because they are oily and moisten the bowels and help them pass stool. While h**p seed is generally gentle and safe in food form, don't overdo it and always check with your Registered TCM Practitioner or Dr. of TCM to make sure h**p seeds are the right solution for your particular condition and constitution!