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August 26, 2008
Natural Diet Reduces Cholesterol
Patients with hypercholesterolemia (high blood cholesterol) given a diet of red yeast rice, and fish oil supplements for 12 weeks were found to have a statistically significant reduction in LDL-C levels(–42.4%±15%) (P<.001).
Abstract: Mayo Clinic Proceedings
Acupuncture News Update by mpence at 12:23 AM
August 18, 2008
Kihi-to Improves Memory Impairment in Mice
The traditional Japanese-Chinese medicine Kihi-to, was examined using Alzheimer's disease model mice cultured cortical neurons.
The study found Kihi-to improves the memory impairment and losses of neurites and synapses in memory acquisition, memory retention, and object recognition memory.
More details can be found in the study abstract.
Acupuncture News Update by mpence at 12:07 AM
August 11, 2008
Complementary Method Use by Cancer Survivors
A recent study published in the journal Cancer, surveys all the alternative medical methods used by surviving cancer patients. 4139 survivors of cancer were queried on their alternative methods.
"Of the 19 CMs (Complementary Methods) included in the survey, the CMs most frequently reported were prayer/spiritual practice (61.4%), relaxation (44.3%), faith/spiritual healing (42.4%), nutritional supplements/vitamins (40.1%), meditation (15%), religious counseling (11.3%), massage (11.2%), and support groups (9.7%). Among these 19 CMs, the least prevalent were hypnosis (0.4%), biofeedback therapy (1.0%), and acupuncture/acupressure (1.2%). Survivors more likely to use CMs were female, younger, white, higher income, and more educated."
Abstract: Cancer. See early preview abstract September 1, 2008.
Acupuncture News Update by mpence at 12:40 AM
July 27, 2008
Chemical from Magnolia Tree Cone Suppresses Cancer Cell Signalling
An in-vitro culture study of human cancer cells shows that the chemical known as honokiol found in the Magnolia tree cone, an ingredient in traditional chinese medicine recipes, acts on several chemical pathways to suppress cancer cell proliferation.
Abstract: Cancer Research July, 2008
Acupuncture News Update by mpence at 11:53 PM
July 14, 2008
in vitro Model Created to Understand Mechanotransduction During Acupuncture
A study published in Biomechanical Engineering OnLine, decribes the action of acupuncture needle rotation in vitro. The results show how mechanostructural properties of soft connective tissues may affect their response to acupuncture therapy.
The complete abstract is available.
Acupuncture News Update by mpence at 01:02 AM
July 07, 2008
Green Tea Aids in Reducing Heart Disease Risk Factors
A study published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation highlights the effect of green tea on an increase in brachial artery diameter, as compared to hot water and caffeine.
This conclusion is that "Green tea consumption has an acute beneficial effect on endothelial function, assessed with FMD (Flow-mediated dilatation) of the brachial artery, in healthy individuals. This may be involved in the beneficial effect of tea on cardiovascular risk."
Acupuncture News Update by mpence at 01:20 AM
June 29, 2008
More Trying Herbal Remedies, Seeing Results
A news feature in the San Mateo County Times discusses the latest trends in herbal medicine - an increase in non-traditional users, the differences in eastern and western philosophy of pharmaceutical delivery, differences in costs and results of treatment from select individuals.
Acupuncture News Update by mpence at 09:43 PM
June 22, 2008
USA and China Foster Collaboration in Traditional Chinese Medicine Research
In a news release from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Secretary Mike Leavitt and Chinese Vice Minister of Health Wang Guoqiang, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to "foster collaboration between scientists in both countries in research on integrative and traditional Chinese medicine".
The MOU signing was completed at the start of a two-day traditional Chinese medicine Research Roundtable at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Annapolis Maryland.
The complete MOU letter can be found here.
Acupuncture News Update by mpence at 10:40 PM
June 17, 2008
Acupuncture Reduces Pain, Urinary Retention and Need for Opioids after Surgery
A Meta-analysis done by researchers at Duke have found that using Acupuncture before and during surgery greatly reduces side effects of opioids taken post-surgery, as well as common recovery markers.
Patients who received acupuncture had significantly lower risk of developing most common side effects associated with opioid drugs compared with control: 1.5 times lower rates of nausea, 1.3 times fewer incidences of severe itching, 1.6 times fewer reports of dizziness and 3.5 times fewer cases of urinary retention.
Duke University Study: Link
Acupuncture News Update by Admin at 09:38 AM | Comments (0)
June 15, 2008
Art Imitates Life
A new drama show titled "Private Practice" stars 52 year old Tim Daly who plays an alternative medicine specialist. In real life, Tim studies and utilizes chinese medical solutions. Tim also gives his views -
“I personally don’t think it should be called alternative medicine. If you go to China, a country of 1.3 billion people, it won’t be called alternative. It’s just medicine.”
Read more here in a story from eCentral.
Acupuncture News Update by mpence at 11:06 PM
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