by Heaton Acupuncture | Oct 29, 2019 | Ear Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Nausea and Vomiting
Acupressure applied to Neiguan P-6 via a wristband is effective at preventing nausea and vomiting, and provides a viable alternative to drugs after gynaecological surgery. A study conducted by Turkish researchers randomised 97 women to either wristband acupressure...
by Heaton Acupuncture | Oct 29, 2019 | Ear Acupuncture, Pain
Brazilian investigators have found that auricular acupuncture can reduce disability in people with chronic spinal pain. In a clinical trial, 110 people were randomised into three groups; treatment, placebo and control (no-treatment). Auricular acupoints used in the...
by Heaton Acupuncture | Oct 29, 2019 | Ear Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Pregnancy
Auricular acupuncture may be a useful adjunct for pain management during first trimester abortion, report a group of American clinicians. A randomised, double-blinded trial enrolled 153 women undergoing uterine aspiration for spontaneous or induced abortion in the...
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...
