Archive for the ‘World’ Category



Programs in Acupuncture - Needling to Healing

Friday, February 15th, 2008

Find Programs in Acupuncture in the United States and Canada. In North America, there are several programs in acupuncture from which to choose. While many acupuncture schools and colleges provide a standard education in acupuncture and Oriental medicine

Cancer Pain & Complementary Therapies

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

A new study examines the role of acupuncture, massage, mind-body techniques, and dietary supplements in dealing with the pain associated with cancer by Stephanie Watson Often one of the most difficult aspects of dealing with a cancer diagnosis is living with the pain of the disease.

Chinese, Tibetan and Indian herbal medicines may help people with irritable bowel syndrome (press release)

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

Traditional herbal medicines may improve symptoms of abdominal pain, disturbed bowel movements, and/or bloating and distension caused by Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). This was the conclusion of a systematic review of clinical studies that is published in the latest update of The Cochrane Library.

Chinese Medicine increasingly recognized as safe, effective system of medicine by Western doctors

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

(NewsTarget) -- In recent years, more Americans are turning to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to cure ailments that Western medical practitioners could not treat. The ancient remedies have even begun to garner respect from the Food and Drug Administration and conventional medicine.In 2004, one-fifth of U.S. hospitals offered traditional Chinese ...

Effectiveness of acupuncture for back pain increases with time

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

(NewsTarget) Patients with lower back pain seem to respond well to acupuncture, especially as time progresses, according to a study by researchers at the University of York, England.The report -- published in the British Medical Journal -- studied 241 back pain sufferers over the course of two years. The patients ...