depression

Acupuncture for Depression: A Systematic Review

I see many patients with anxiety and depression in my clinic. Everyone makes different experiences and requires different solutions. At The Acupuncture Women, I take a holistic approach to determine what helps best. Oftentimes a good strategy involves a range of therapies and lifestyle changes. taken from an Article published in PubMed Abstract BACKGROUND Depression is commonly treated with anti-depressant …

migraine prophylaxis

Acupuncture versus propranolol in migraine prophylaxis: an indirect treatment comparison meta-analysis Background Propranolol is recommended as a first-line treatment for preventing migraine attacks; acupuncture has not been compared with propranolol in a head-to-head trial. Objective To compare acupuncture with propranolol using indirect treatment comparison meta-analysis. Method We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL). Randomized controlled …

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Acupuncture For PCOS Infertility

Have you been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? TCM takes an holistic approach to PCOS related infertility.  Acupuncture is only one very successful method to regulate fertility. At The Acupuncture Woman clinic in Wellington we take care of you and your circumstances. We use successful proven acupuncture protocols like the one described in the study below, but we also look …

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7 Reasons why acupuncture can help in the treatment of migraine

According to the Migraine Trust, migraine is the third most common disease in the world, affecting about one in seven people (Steiner et al, 2013). By Mark Bovey, research manager at and published by the British Acupuncture Council, Chronic migraine affects approximately 2% of the world population and three times as many women as men get migraines. Research suggests that there …

backpain

Acupuncture as effective as drugs in treating pain, trial shows

Many of our clients suffer from lower back pain. A clinical study in several hospitals in Melbourne, Australia has shown, that acupuncture can be as good as drugs in relieving lower-back pain and that from sprained ankles and migraines. An article in the Sydney Morning Herald quoted Dr Ben-Meir director of Cabrini Hospital’s emergency department, that a trial under 550 patient showed same …

hypertension

Laser Acupuncture for arterial hypertension

Empowering Health Through Innovative Laser Acupuncture In a recent study published on PMC, researchers discovered that laser acupuncture may reduce blood pressure in patients with arterial hypertension. This meticulously designed study aimed to ascertain the efficacy of a laser acupuncture protocol administered by proficient nurses exclusively for arterial hypertension patients. Study Objectives This study’s primary objectives were to gauge the …

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia - Acupuncture Wellington

You are suffering from fibromyalgia? A new study found that acupuncture can help to relief pain. Read below or see the full article on HealthCMi. “Acupuncture is an effective treatment modality for the alleviation of fibromyalgia. Researchers at the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department of Ataturk University conclude that acupuncture improves two biochemical markers and clinical outcomes for patients with …

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Can Acupuncture help with weight loss?

 I often get asked”Acupuncture for weight loss – does this work?“ This PubMed Study compares, in a randomized controlled trial, effects of auricular (ear acupuncture ) and body Acupuncture in obese women. The results show both methods lost body weight but auricular acupuncture was better than body acupuncture. Book yourself for a consultation and see how I can assist you …

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Acupuncture For Mild Depression

Acupuncture and Drugs Found Equally Effective For Mild Depression The newest studies show the equal effectiveness of acupuncture with depression patients. Researchers at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in Guangdong Province discovered that acupuncture combined with moxibustion has comparable efficacy rates as the medication paroxetine in treating mild to moderate depression. The study found that authentic acupuncture had similar results …