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Acupuncture Overview
 
  Summary:Acupuncture originated 5,000 years ago in China. Today it is commonly used throughout the world. Chinese medicine theory holds that the human body contains a network of energy pathways through which vital energy, called "chi" (also spelled "qi"), circulates. These pathways are called "meridians." The meridians contain specific "points" that function like gates, allowing chi to flow through the body. Needles are inserted into these points to regulate the flow of chi. Illness and symptoms are thought caused by problems in the circulation of chi through the meridians.Scientific Evidence:Uses These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.(for Acupuncture).   Read more

 

rVita Treatment Chart for Acupuncture

Condition
 Scientific Rating
From Natural Standards		 User Reviews
10=Highest		 rVita Composite Score
Menopausal Symptoms Strong Evidence Write a review Highly Recommend
Joint, Tendon, and Muscle Pain Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Pain Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Nausea and Vomiting Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Mold Allergy Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Dental Health Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Pregnancy and Labor Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Osteoarthritis Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Musculoskeletal Problems Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Lung Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Antihistamines Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Asthma Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Liver Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Anxiety Disorders Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Headache Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 10 -
Kidney-electrolyte Disorders Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Alcoholism Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Allergies and Pregnancy Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Stomach Ailments Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Addictions Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Acute Interstitial Nephritis Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Achondroplasia Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
AIDS-related Lymphoma Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Hypoglycemia Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Vaccine Allergy Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
AIDS Dementia Complex Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Gastrointestinal disorders Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Huntington's Disease Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Urticaria (hives) Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Fertility and Pregnancy Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
High Blood Pressure Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Surgery and HIV-AIDS Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Stroke Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Lower Back Pain Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Herpes Viruses Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Sun Allergy (photosensitivity) Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Sexual Dysfunction Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Leukemia Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Heart Disorders (heart Disease) Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Substance Abuse and HIV Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Gynecological Cancers Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Skin Rash Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Heart Attack Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Women's Health Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Guillain-Barre Syndrome Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Semen Allergy Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Breast Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Tourette's Syndrome Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Adverse Reactions to Radiocontrast Media Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Bipolar Disorder Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Sturge-Weber Syndrome Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Gastrointestinal (GI) - Stomach Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
HIV-associated Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Genitourinary Disorders Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Pet Dander Allergy Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Sleep Disorders Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Dry Mouth Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Skin Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Dizziness-Vertigo Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Latex Allergy Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
AIDS-related Kaposi's Sarcoma Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Rheumatic Diseases Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Rectal Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Immunoaugmentative Therapy (IAT) Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Migraine Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 10 -
Raynaud's Disease Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Colon Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Insomnia Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Cognitive and Learning Disorders Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
HIV-associated Nephropathy (HIVAN) Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Infertility (Male) Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Parkinson's Disease Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Children's Health Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
HIV and Cervical Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Stress Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Pancreatic Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Cerebral Palsy Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Food Allergy Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Allergies Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Ovarian Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Fever and Rash in HIV Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Anxiety Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Back Pain Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 10 -
Drug Allergy Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Diabetes Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Movement Disorders Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Brain Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Depression and HIV Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Arthritis Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Menopause Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Bone Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Selective COX-2 Inhibitors Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Depression Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Meniere's Syndrome Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Bladder Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Cockroach Allergy Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Infertility (Female) Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Lymphoma Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Bell's Palsy Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Autoimmunity Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Angioedema Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence Write a review -
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence Write a review -
Speech Disorders Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence Write a review -
Fibroids Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence Write a review -
Scleroderma Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence Write a review -
Crohn's Disease Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence Write a review -
HIV and Pancreatitis Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence Write a review -
Endocrine Manifestations of HIV Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence Write a review -
Breastfeeding-Lactation Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence Write a review -
Glaucoma Historical or Theoretical Uses Lacking Sufficient Evidence Write a review -
 
How Scientific Ratings are Derived
 

Acupuncture Expert Articles

Answers to Common Migraine Questions

by: Diana Abovsky, LAc
December 10, 2007
What are tension headaches?A tension headache is the most common type of headache. The pain is usually felt all over the head as opposed to one specific painful spot. Neck muscles may also be tight and painful. Stress can trigger or worsen a tension headache.
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Treating Stomach Ailments with Rhubarb

by: Natural Standard Research Collaboration
January 22, 2008
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), rhubarb is used as an ulcer remedy and it is considered a bitter, cold, dry herb used to "clear heat" from the liver, stomach, and blood. One double-blind controlled trial examined the effect of the herbal extract "Amaro Medicinale Giuliani" and its constituents, including rhubarb, on mild gastrointestinal disturbances.
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TCM Diet Recommendations

by: David Melly, MS, LAc
February 14, 2008
Diet Diet plays an important role in improving and sustaining your health. My dietary recommendations are based on TCM approaches, which view diet as very specific to the individual patient and his or her condition. Rather than focusing on which foods to avoid, I will suggest foods to add or emphasize in your diet.
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Acupuncture News and Blogs

Natural Medicine: Acupuncture Pins Down Seasonal Allergy Relief
seattlepi.nwsource.com - January 12, 2008
According to a 2004 study published by Allergy: European Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can be safe and effective treatment options for patients with seasonal allergies.
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Yoga as Medicine
www.YogaJournal.com - December 22, 2007
Yoga as medicine is being the featured topic of this year's yoga conference.
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Chronic Pain and Acupuncture
gothamacupuncture.typepad.com - March 21, 2008
Chronic pain effects millions of Americans every year.  Here you can read about how acupuncture is used in the treatment of various types of chronic pain. An acupuncturist and student of martial arts, Steve Pang publishes the blog Gotham Acupuncture.
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Study: Acupuncture May Help Menstrual Pain
www.foxnews.com - February 27, 2008
According to a new German study, women experiencing menstrual pain and cramps reported significant improvement in their after only three months of treatment.  Click the link to read more.
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Study Says Acupuncture Eases Arthritis Pain
www.washingtonpost.com - January 4, 2008
Acupuncture alleviates pain and improves movement for elderly people suffering from arthritis in their knees, according to a major federally sponsored study released yesterday.
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Acupuncture Latest Reviews

I tried acupuncture along with a migraine medicine my doctor prescribed. Instead of having two migraines a week, I only have one a month. As an added benefit, acupuncture also seemed to help with my anemia.

March 22, 2008
by: GERARD

I tried acupuncture along with a migraine medicine my doctor prescribed. Instead of having two migraines a week, I only have one a month. As an added benefit, acupuncture also seemed to help with my anemia.

May 19, 2008
by: SELINA

I used to have a severe case of migraines and finally they were cured by acupuncture. It took a while but the results are good.

NA   March 1, 2008
by: Mona

I had low back pain so severe it caused me to limp and I could not do many activities that I enjoyed. I had tried many different things for the pain including medications and chiropractic but after I started receiving acupuncture on a regular basis my back pain went away. Now, I receive regular treatments once a month and it regulates my health and stops the pain.

Ms   July 22, 2008
by: Mary
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