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Technique Could Reduce Pain and Stress in Postsurgical Patients In the past few years, studies in China and Europe have shown that a combination of body and ear (or auricular) acupuncture can reduce symptoms in patients with minor depression, chronic anxiety disorders and general anxiety disorders. However, few studies have examined the effect of ear [...]

In one of the largest trials of its kind published to date, researchers in Maryland have found that acupuncture applied to specific points on the leg can provide significant pain relief and improve function in patients who have osteoarthritis of the knee. The results of the trial, published in the Dec. 21, 2004 issue of [...]

Researchers Find Technique “Beneficial and Harmless” By Michael Devitt, Managing Editor Each year in the U.S., an estimated 2.5 million burn injuries, 30 million lacerations and six million abrasions occur that are serious enough to warrant medical treatment.1 Although the typical approach to helping skin wounds heal properly is to use antibacterial drugs and antiseptics, [...]

By Michael Devitt, Managing Editor Morning sickness is a condition that occurs naturally during pregnancy. Studies show that between 50-80% of all women experience some nausea or vomiting while pregnant, which usually subsides with time. However, between 1-2% suffer a condition known as hyperemesis gravidarium, an instance of morning sickness so severe and long-lasting that [...]

Study Suggests Treatment Is Effective, Even in Difficult Cases By Michael Devitt, Managing Editor One of the most frequent injuries suffered by professional athletes and weekend warriors alike is epicondylitis, an inflammation of the muscles and tendons of the forearm. More commonly known as tennis elbow, it is caused by repeated twisting of the wrist [...]

By Michael Devitt, Managing Editor It is estimated that up to 11 million people in the United States experience an acute urinary tract infection (UTI) each year.1 Although they also occur in men, the overwhelming majority of urinary tract infections are seen in women, for reasons not altogether understood. UTIs can occur in any part [...]

Heidi M. Hawkins, MAc, LAc Mold Allergy Mold Allergy Is Common Living in the Pacific Northwest, I find mold allergy quite common. In my experience, virtually every person who lives in this damp climate is allergic to mold to some degree. Environmental mold is rarely the cause of mold allergy,  however; it simply exacerbates the [...]