by Heaton Acupuncture | Feb 15, 2018 | Ear Acupuncture
The analgesic effects of auricular acupuncture (AA) may be explained by stimulation of the auricular branch of the vagal nerve (ABVN). German investigators extracted data on the localisation of AA points commonly used to treat pain from a meta-analysis of 17 RCTs, and...
by Heaton Acupuncture | Feb 15, 2018 | Ear Acupuncture, Substance Abuse
Ear acupuncture improves quality of life and helps maintain positive outcomes in substance abuse treatment, report American investigators. In a randomised study, 100 patients enrolled in a substance abuse programme received either usual care alone, or usual care plus...
by Heaton Acupuncture | Jan 26, 2017 | Anxiety, Auricular Acupuncture, Depression, Ear Acupuncture
Auricular acupuncture (AA) is as effective as progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) in treating anxiety and depression, according to German research. One hundred and sixty two patients with a primary diagnosis of anxiety disorder or major depressive disorder were...
by Heaton Acupuncture | Jan 26, 2017 | Acupuncture, Anxiety, Ear Acupuncture
Auricular acupuncture (AA) can decrease pre-competition anxiety in adolescent athletes, Iranian authors report. Forty-five adolescent football players received either AA, sham AA or no treatment, four hours before a competition event. AA was carried out with needle...
