tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47008883059278205782011-11-30T05:47:58.075-08:00John Wyn Parry BSc (Hons) MBAcCJohn Wyn Parrynoreply@blogger.comBlogger381100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4700888305927820578.post-44949896965966367032011-11-30T05:37:00.000-08:002011-11-30T05:47:58.085-08:00

JOURNAL: Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2010 LOCATION: Northern Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, IranOBJECTIVE:We conducted this study to assess the effect of acupressure at the Sanyinjiao point on primary dysmenorrhea.METHODS:Eighty-six students participated in the study. All participants met the inclusion criteria. The study group received acupressure at Sanyinjiao point, while the control

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Author: Schroer S, Kanaan M, Macpherson H, Adamson J.Date: 2011 Mar 4Journal: CNS Neurosci Ther.Introduction:Evaluating care that is not credible to its practitioners or patients will result in a gap between evidence and practice and the potential value, or harm, of the intervention may be underestimated. Our aim was to develop a pragmatic trial that would have better model validity and

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Journal Auton Neurosci. 2011 Apr 26;161(1-2):116-20. Authors: Kurono Y, Minagawa M, Ishigami T, Yamada A, Kakamu T, Hayano J.Location: The Oriental Medical Center, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.AbstractThere is currently no convincing evidence that acupuncture has any specific effects on autonomic nervous function as assessed by heart rate variability (HRV). We examined whether the stimulation of

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Journal: J Altern Complement Med. 2011 Apr;17(4):309-14Authors: Pfab F, Athanasiadis GI, Huss-Marp J, Fuqin J, Heuser B, Cifuentes L, Brockow K, Schober W, Konstantinow A, Irnich D, Behrendt H, Ring J, Ollert M.Location:Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Technische Universität München, Biedersteiner Straße 29, Munich, Germany.Abstract:OBJECTIVE AND METHODS:The crucial symptom of atopic eczema

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Date: 2011 Aug 11 Journal: Chin Med 6(1):28. Authors: Reinthal M, Lund I, Ullman D, Lundeberg T. ABSTRACT: Background Infantile colic is a common painful clinical condition associated with signs of distended intestines and an increase in colon peristalsis. However, clinical documentation of observed gastrointestinal functions in the condition is still lacking. Even though the ailment is

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Journal: European UrologyDate: Jan 2011Author: Didem Sunay, Melih Sunay, Yasin Aydoğmuş, Şahin Bağbancı, Hüseyin Arslan, Ayhan Karabulut, Levent Emir.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Acupuncture therapy has been used by many researchers in both male and female sexual dysfunction studies.OBJECTIVE: To determine whether acupuncture is effective as a premature ejaculation (PE) treatment compared with paroxetine

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Journal: Am J Crit Care. (20(3):e67-74)Date: 2011 MayAbstractBackground Application of transcutaneous electrical stimulation over acupuncture points (Acu-TENS) facilitates heart rate recovery after exercise and restores hemodynamic stability after open heart surgery. The role of Acu-TENS on cardiovascular parameters in response to postural changes has not been reported. Objective To investigate (

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Institute: SourceDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Gerardo Hospital , Monza, Italy .Author: Marra C, Pozzi I, Ceppi L, Sicuri M, Veneziano F, Regalia AL.Journal: J Altern Complement Med.Date: 2011 MarAbstract Objectives: The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture in relieving perineal pain after mediolateral episiotomy during childbirth.Design and

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Journal: J Androl. Date: 2011 Mar 24. Author: Posadzki P, Zhang J, Lee MS, Ernst E. Purpose: The objective of this systematic review was to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture as a treatment option for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Material and Methods: Eight databases were searched from their inception to October 2010. Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) were considered, if

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Journal: Clin J Pain. Date: 2010 Nov-Dec;26(9):807-12.Authors: Ceccherelli F, Gioioso L, Casale R, Gagliardi G, Ori C.Location: Department of Pharmacology and Anesthesiology, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.Abstract OBJECTIVES: Acupuncture has been successfully used in myofascial pain syndromes. However, the number of needles used, that is, the dose of acupuncture stimulation, to obtain the

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Author: Sunay D, Ozdiken M, Arslan H, Seven A, Aral Y.Journal: Acupuncture Med.Date: 2011 MarBackground: Acupuncture is commonly used to treat menopausal symptoms and other gynaecological conditions. In this study, the authors aimed to investigate whether acupuncture has an effect on menopausal symptoms and to explore whether this effect is related to changes in hormone levels. Materials and

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Institute: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand.Author: Kumnerddee W, Kaewtong A.Date: 2010 DecemberOBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy of acupuncture with night splinting for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).MATERIAL AND METHOD: Sixty one mild-to-moderate degree CTS patients, aged 27-67 were randomly assigned to acupuncture (Acu) and night

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Institute: Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, General Hospital of Peoples Liberation Army, BeijingDate: 2010 Dec;31(12):1400-1402 Author: Jiang B, Ma ZH, Zuo F.Abstract:OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of auricular acupuncture therapy (AAT) and standardized acupoints on sleep parameters among people with insomnia.METHODS: A single-blind, randomized pilot study where

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Background: Electrical stimulation is used to promote bone reunion, and is most effective when applied directly to the fracture site.Objective: To examine the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on the healing process of tibia fracture in a rat model.Methods: Thirty 12-week-old male Wistar rats underwent unilateral open osteotomies of the tibiae. The rats were then assigned randomly to three

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Institute:Division of Brain Disease, Center for Biomedical Science, National Institute of Health, 194 Tongillo, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, 122-701, Korea.Author: Kim H, Park HJ, Shim HS, Hahm DH, Lee H, Shim I.Journal: Neurosci Lett. 2010 Oct 11AbstractA previous study reported that the PC6 acupuncture point can alleviate chronic mild stress (CMS)-induced anxiety [17]. Following the previous study,

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Institute: 1Department of Health Science, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.Journal: Acupunct Med. 2010 Oct 18.Author: Landgren K, Kvorning N, Hallström I.AbstractOBJECTIVE: To investigate whether acupuncture reduces the duration and intensity of crying in infants with colic. Patients and methods 90 otherwise healthy infants, 2-8 weeks old, with infantile colic were randomised in this controlled

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Institute:Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of TCM, Jinan 250011, China.Journal: Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2010 Jul;30(7):547-50.AbstractOBJECTIVE: To compare the therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture and western medication on blood pressure variability in young patients with hypertension.METHODS: Sixty cases of hypertension in young patients were

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There are two types:These channels flow horizontally across the body. They appear more superficial than the primary channels . These are Superficial and deep relating more to wei qi (defensive qi) and blood vessels/blood respectively.Connecting channels exist, between paired organs e.g. Lung and colon.The Luo of the lung is Lu 7, in practice this is used to distripute wei qi within the lung

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The tmm's are basically speaking the muscle aspects of the channels, that contribute to the circulation of Qi and Blood.Generally these channels tend to follow the priamary acupuncture channels. Unlike the primary channels, these channels are more superficial and are classed as the exterior part of the body, therefore these channels do not connect with the internal organs.As a result of this,

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The main types of acupuncture meridians include:1. Primary Acupuncture Meridians (Jing Luo)2. Connecting Meridians (Luo Mai)3. Tendino-muscular Meridians (Jing Jin)4. Divergent Meridians (Jing Bie)Over the next few months these meridians will be looked at in greater detail.

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NICE now recommend the following guildlines for Early management of persistent non-specific low back pain.Recommendations: 'Offer one of the following treatment options, taking into account patient preference: an exercise programme (see section 1.3.3), a course of manual therapy (see section 1.4.1) or a course of acupuncture (see section 1.6.1). Consider offering another of these options if the

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/5387659/Acupuncture-should-be-offered-on-NHS-for-back-pain.html

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...to be continued

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**http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:MenstrualCycle2.png

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Interestingly the bladder meridian crosses over the tibial Nerve and into the sacral Plexus.http://www.htrnews.com/article/20081222/MAN04/812220457

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7793028.stm

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/3195677/Acupuncture-helps-pregnant-women-follow-daily-lives.html

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http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-wellbeing/health-news/at-last-the-truth-about-acupuncture-its-as-good-as-drugs-for-treating-pain-526785.html

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Acupuncture is as effective as drugs at combatting the side effects of treatment for breast cancer. Follow link to read article. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/3049416/Acupuncture-for-breast-cancer-side-effects-as-good-as-drugs.html

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A simple animation illustrating allergies.

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Western Medicine divids tissue healing into Acute, Sub-Acute and Chronic conditions.In Acupuncture philosophy Acute means that it is a Yang disease. It is a Yang disease, while the body is still fighting. Therefore a Yin treatment approach is needed. For example ice is often recommended for this stage.Sub-Acute can be seen as a fight between Yin and Yang. Eg. when a wound has pus formation, this

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Avoid excessive heat to the testes.Avoid prolonged extreme cyclingTake a suitable amount of exercise to promote flow of qi and blood to pelvic reagion.Maintain a balanced diet rich in antioxidants (recommended supplements) Minimise soya products as these contain natural oestrogensStop Smoking Avoid excessive use of alcohol and recreational drugsMinimise environmental pollutants in home or work

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Sorry Example post test

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Once having treatment many of my patients are fascinating in acupuncture and its philosophy. I am often asked which books I would recommend for further reading. So, I recommend the following two books. They are easy to follow and are very insightful into the subject.

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