Melatonin is a popular sleep supplement that can be easily purchased over-the-counter. It is also a hormone that occurs naturally in the body and regulates our circadian rhythms (sleep/wake cycle). Our brain doesn’t secrete it during daylight hours, rather only as night approaches, and as melatonin levels increase, cortisol levels decrease.
Read More“The advantages of acupuncture are mainly reflected in regulating neuro-immune system, improving the quality of life, reducing fatigue, improving the bladder function, reducing the spasm and pain of the limbs, delaying the progression of the disease, and reducing relapses.”
Read More"The same properties that make botulinum toxins harmful to the nervous system can also be used to treat a number of physical disorders involving the neuromuscular system. As botulinum toxin biological activity (mode of action) is relatively well understood, treatments have been developed for administering the right amount (proper dose) in just the right location of the body to treat various medical conditions, with minimal side effects."
Read MoreI am often asked about the difference between the effects a cortisone shot will have compared to acupuncture. The indications for a cortisone shot are the same for acupuncture: to relieve pain and inflammation.
Read MoreA meta-analysis was published in the journal The Neurologist this month that examined PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and EMBASE databases from their inception to April 25, 2021, for randomized controlled trials. The conclusions from this meta-analysis show acupuncture's effectiveness for the treatment of migraines when compared to sham acupuncture (or placebo acupuncture, which is performed away from the established acupuncture points or without stimulation and manipulation to avoid eliciting “De Qi” sensations or using a non-penetrating technique). To read the study in full click HERE. Below, I've included some excerpts from the study for you.
Read MoreLast November, an article titled "How acupuncture fights inflammation," was published in the Harvard Gazette, which is the official news website for Harvard University. This article discussed how a team of researchers led by neuroscientists at Harvard Medical School are able to explain the underlying neuroanatomy of acupuncture through a specific signaling pathway. It has been very exciting to see the research being conducted to discover the neuroscience behind acupuncture, along with other mechanisms of function, such as on a molecular, chemical, and immunological level. It has been an important goal of mine to inform about acupuncture's effectiveness citing evidence-based research. I thought I would share this article with you all to help answer any curiosities you may have about how acupuncture works .
Read MoreAcupuncture is an effective therapy to help improve the healing process after a surgical procedure. It has proven effects on promoting blood circulation which can help heal tissue. In addition to improving healing, acupuncture can also alleviate other symptoms that often present after surgery, such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, and decreased gut motility.
Read MoreThere have been extensive studies on the effectiveness of acupuncture for low back pain, osteoarthritis of the knee, headaches, and neck pain. We are still discovering more about the mechanisms of how acupuncture works, however scientific evidence has already established multiple methods of how acupuncture works on a molecular level.
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