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Recent CAM Research Notes by our Practitioner Members
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Ashi Point Acupuncture Helpful for Acne~Contributing Member: Chad DupuisResearchers from the Department of Oriental Dermatology in Seoul Korea recently conducted a study looking at the use of general acupuncture and ashi points within acupuncture treatments for acne vulgaris - or what is commonly known as acne. Ashi points, or "ouch" points, are points that are needled based on where people have pain, where it hurts when it is pressed or where it is obviously inflammed. Ashi points are often not technically acupuncture points or on specific meridians but have a clinical effect nonetheless. |
Austrian Study Shows Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Endometriosis~Contributing Member: Chad DupuisIn the European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology researchers from the Department of Internal Medicine at Kaiserin Elisabeth Hospital in Vienna recently conducted a study observing the effects of acupuncture on endometriosis. Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine is often used to treat an extremely broad range of women's health issues including irregular menstruation, painful menstruation, PMS, fertility, and more. Endometriosis can be a very debilitating condition that is often a strong contributing factor in fertility issues for women. |
Acupuncture calms stress and improves immunity in the elderly~Contributing Member: Chad DupuisThe majority of us find acupuncture to be a relaxing and useful treatment modality. The relaxing aspect is something which comes as somewhat of a surprise for new patients. Many expect this painful experience that they only put up with because nothing else has worked. Instead they find themselves extremely relaxed, possibly even asleep, during the treatment. People are also surprised that acupuncture treats far more than pain and creates various internal, measurable, changes in blood chemistry, hormones, etc. |
Recent Practitioner Member Case Study Submissions
Case studies are provided by our practitioner members and are open to comments by colleagues and the general public. They serve as useful tools to describe various treatment methods as well as to illustrate the process of healing involved with complementary and alternative medicine modalities such as acupuncture and herbal medicine.
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Case Study - Inherited Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (03/26/10)~Contributing Member: ninafaye10 year old boy with failing vision. Best Disease is a rare congenital disorder of the maculae that causes visual deterioration. It classically presents in childhood and evolves through 6 stages over many years with increasing deterioration in visual acuity. Usual onset is from 3-15 years with macular atrophy occurring after age 40. There is no treatment or cure for Best Disease. Child presented with headaches and vision reduced to 20/100 in the Right eye and 20/80 in the Left eye. |
Case Study - Anxiety (02/15/10)~Contributing Member: Chad DupuisMale patient, 29 years old. Experiencing night sweats, occasional palpitations and significant anxiety for 4 years. Life has been stressful recently but nothing out of the ordinary. Diet is reasonable and patient started limiting caffeine and sugar 6 months ago with noticeable effect. |
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