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Acupuncture improves exercise tolerance and lung function in COPD – Journal of Chinese Medicine, February 2020

by Heaton Acupuncture | Dec 30, 2020 | Acupuncture, COPD, Exercise

The positive effects of acupuncture on exertional dyspnoea in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are associated with improved oxygen utilisation during exercise. In a Japanese study, 16 patients with COPD underwent acupuncture once a week for...

Acupuncture beneficial for muscle soreness after exercise – Journal of Chinese Medicine, February 2020

by Heaton Acupuncture | Dec 30, 2020 | Acupuncture, Exercise

Acupuncture can be beneficial for exercise-induced muscle soreness, according to a trial carried out in Portugal. Forty-five volunteers were randomised to a verum acupuncture group, a sham acupuncture group and a control group. After exercise-induced muscle damage...

Acupuncture’s anti-fatigue effects revealed at metabolic level – The Journal of Chinese Medicine, February 2016

by Heaton Acupuncture | Jul 5, 2016 | Acupuncture, Exercise

Acupuncture can accelerate the relief of post-exercise fatigue by regulating energy metabolism and attenuating the effects of oxidative stress on body tissues, according to a pilot study by Chinese scientists. Fourteen athletes undertook a series of exhaustive...

Acupuncture for exercise enhancement – Journal of Chinese Medicine, Feb 2013

by Heaton Acupuncture | Nov 26, 2013 | Acupuncture, Exercise

An Australian systematic review has found preliminary support for the use of acupuncture as a means to enhance exercise performance and post-exercise recovery. Four trials were reviewed by the researchers, of which three evaluated the effect of acupuncture on exercise...

Yoga and stretching better for low back pain – Journal of Chinese Medicine, Feb 2012

by Heaton Acupuncture | Mar 2, 2012 | Back Pain, Exercise, Pain, Yoga

Yoga is a more effective treatment for chronic lower back pain than conventional GP care, according to the UK’s largest ever study into its benefits. The trial involved 313 people who were receiving GP care for chronic back pain. Participants were randomised to...

Exercising in nature has added benefits – Journal of Chinese Medicine, June 2011

by Heaton Acupuncture | Jul 14, 2011 | Exercise

A systematic review by UK authors has concluded that exercising in the natural environment leads to greater benefits in mental and physical wellbeing than exercising indoors. Eleven controlled trials incorporating information from 833 adults were included in the...
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  • Electro-acupuncture changes brain connectivity to reduce fibromyalgia pain – Journal of Chinese Medicine, October 2021
  • Group acupuncture better than one-on-one for cancer pain – Journal of Chinese Medicine, October 2021

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Heaton Acupuncture Clinic
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Sandyford
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 1DJ

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