Traditional Chinese Medicine, through the use of Acupuncture, Herbs, Diet, and Lifestyle modifications, can help you break the cycle of stress and fatigue. Too many of us are living at the edge of wired but tired; stuck in a cycle of insomnia, disrupted sleep, or simply not enough sleep, and compensating by over-caffeinating. When stress…
In 2015, a systematic review of 11 studies and 962 participants with acute or chronic sciatica, found that acupuncture may be more effective than NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) in decreasing the intensity of low back and leg pain and has fewer side effects. (Qin et al, 2015) In 2015, an overview of 16 systematic reviews…
In a randomized controlled trial of 124 patients with chronic or subacute whiplash, electroacupuncture treatment was shown to significantly reduce pain intensity. Three and six month follow-ups showed significant lasting results in reduction of pain intensity when compared to the control group. (Cameron et al, 2011)
Acupuncture can reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines. Acupuncture not only provides short term relief for acute pain, it also provides a long term reduction in migraine recurrence. In a randomized clinical trial published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, participants receiving only 4 weeks of acupuncture treatment showed a significant reduction in…
Simply changing your lifestyle habits can dramatically affect your fertility. Here are 10 things you can do to increase your chances of conception: Acupuncture and herbal medicine can greatly enhance your fertility by reducing stress, improving sleep and helping to end addictions that may be compromising your fertility. If you would like more information please…
A randomized trial of 100 menopausal women having at least 3 episodes of hot flashes daily, found that acupuncture significantly reduced the occurrence of hot flashes and sudden sweating. Acupuncture treatment also significantly improved other symptoms such as sleep disorders, tightness in the chest, irritability, bone pain, and feelings of depression. (Baccetti et al, 2014)…
Charting your basal body temperature is an inexpensive and effective way to monitor your hormone levels, ovulation, and fertility. Basal body temperature (BBT) is your resting temperature taken when you first wake up in the morning, before getting out of bed. It’s important to take your temperature as close as possible to the same time every morning. There…
In a single-blind randomized clinical trial of 30 women suffering from premenstrual dysphoric disorder, acupuncture was found to reduce the premenstrual symptoms of anxiety and depression by more than 50% (Carvalho et al, 2013). Dr. Sesame Unlu, acupuncturist and herbalist at Maui Health & Wellness, is passionate about helping women find hormonal balance through…
If you, or someone you know is struggling to conceive, acupuncture and herbal medicine can help to naturally increase fertility or increase the effectiveness of other fertility treatments. In a randomized controlled clinical trial of 84 infertile women who had previously had at least two unsuccessful attempts at IVF, combining acupuncture with the IVF increased…
A randomized clinical trial involving 67 pregnant women, showed no significant difference in the effectiveness of electro-acupuncture versus the drug misoprostol for labor induction, however the group receiving electro-acupuncture had a higher frequency of vaginal deliveries, less obstetric complications, and higher overall satisfaction. (Gribel et al, 2011) In another randomized controlled trial of 56 women…