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Acupressure at P-6 prevents nausea and vomiting after gynae surgery – The Journal of Chinese Medicine, February 2019

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...

Ear acupuncture reduces spinal pain – The Journal of Chinese Medicine, February 2019

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...

Ear acupuncture helpful with pain and anxiety of pregnancy termination – The Journal of Chinese Medicine, February 2019

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...

Analgesic effects of ear acupuncture may be due to vagus nerve stimulation – Journal of Chinese Medicine, Oct 2017

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...

Ear acupuncture helps maintain benefits of substance abuse treatment – Journal of Chinese Medicine, Oct 2017

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...

Ear acupuncture effective for anxiety and depression – The Journal of Chinese Medicine, October 2016

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...
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  • Auricular acupressure reduces pain of eye exam in premature babies – Journal of Chinese Medicine, February 2021
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Sandyford
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 1DJ

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