Acupuncture For Pain: What the Doctors are Saying

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If you are suffering from pain and have not yet tried acupuncture, read this article from Harvard Professor of Anesthesia, Dr. Lucy Chen, and find out what some pain specialists are saying about the pain relieving effects of acupuncture. [Read more...]

Acupuncture with IVF: Can it Help?

Couple with preg test Acupuncture with IVF: Can it Help?In a study published in the journal of Fertility and Sterility in 2002, it was discovered that acupuncture, when performed before and after an IVF transfer, increased the rates of conception 1.  Since that time, more and more studies have been done on the subject with encouraging results.  [Read more...]

The Effects of Acupuncture on the Severity of Postmenopausal Hot Flashes

In a 2006 randomized, placebo controlled study in the coveted journal of Fertility and Sterility, researchers looked at the effects of using acupuncture to treat postmenopausal hot flashes or more specifically, nocturnal hot flashes (night time hot flashes).

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Research: Disorder-Specific Acupuncture and Menopause Relief

5 Questions Drew Nesbitt Toronto Acupuncture 300x124 Research: Disorder Specific Acupuncture and Menopause ReliefIn a randomised study, women suffering menopausal symptoms were treated either with acupuncture points specifically chosen to treat their disorder, or more general acupuncture. The acupuncture specific group showed a decrease in mean monthly hot flush severity while the comparison acupuncture treatment group showed no significant changes. Sleep disturbances in the point specific acupuncture treatment group also declined over the study, while mood changes in both groups showed a significant difference between the baseline and the third month of the study.

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Acupuncture and IVF: Pre and Post Treatments

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Discover how you can increase the success of your IVF attempt with acupuncture.

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The Treatment of 248 Cases of Male Infertility with Acupuncture

sperm health 150x150 The Treatment of 248 Cases of Male Infertility with AcupunctureA large study performed in China was done on 248 males who suffered from sperm abnormalities, absence of ejaculation and impotence. Acupuncture treatment was performed every other day with 20 treatments [Read more...]