"Anxiety and depression remain two of the most common mental disorders worldwide. As further research continues, acupuncture and other forms of complementary therapies are gradually being proved to be legitimate treatments for anxiety, depression and other illnesses." Read more here.
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"The combination of acupuncture, moxibustion, and herbs outperformed NSAID drug therapy. Clinical assessments and objective measures of improvement confirm the conclusions of the researchers; TCM is safe and effective for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea." Read the full article here.
Two auricular acupuncture points in the ear - "Shenmen" and "Point Zero" - have been studied in post-op patients, and have shown that stimulation of these points "at both auricles increased parasympathetic nerve activity, which is consistent with [previous] studies." The parasympathetic division of the nervous system is responsible for slowing the heart rate, relaxing the muscles, and restoring balance and calm in the body. Read the study here.
A 2015 study in the World Journal of Gastroenterology looked at a decade of studies available via PubMed investigating the use of acupuncture in the treatment of various GI disorders.
It reports that, "Acupuncture is beneficial as an alternative therapy for the management of chemotherapy induced nausea, post-operative nausea and vomiting, peptic ulcer disease and post-operative ileus, as well as other functional disorders including irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, and diarrhea." Click here to view the abstract and published article. A core focus of our practice at Grounded Acupuncture is the treatment of patients in recovery from Eating Disorders (EDs). We believe that acupuncture can be a valuable tool as a part of an integrative recovery plan.
A 2010 study published in the Journal Complementary Therapies in Medicine found that "participants having acupuncture treatment, in addition to their existing treatment, reported a significant improvement for quality of life (QoL) and a reduction in anxiety and the expression of perfectionism." As the researchers note and therapists and doctors working with ED patients know, "A link between perfectionism and poor treatment outcome and a greater risk of relapse has been established." Click here to download the abstract and read about the study in more detail. If you're in recovery, or treating patients struggling with EDs, we'd love to talk more about how Acupuncture can support the work you're already doing. Contact us at any time. Many patients new to Acupuncture have questions about the way 'western' and 'eastern' medicine view the body differently. In this recent short video from our friends at AcuTalks, Ryan Smith (founder of 5 Point Acupuncture) helps demystify the differences. |
Jamie Wolfe (M.S., L.Ac.)Jamie is a Licensed Clinical Acupuncturist whose work focuses around patients struggling with or in recovery from eating disorders as well as performing and visual artists. She holds a Masters of Science in Acupuncture from Tri-State College of Acupuncture in Manhattan, is a member of the Acupuncture Society of New York, and is a nationally Certified and Designated Diplomate of Acupuncture by NCCAOM. Archives
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