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Help for Insomniacs

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New research reveals how a combination of acupuncture points and vitamin B1 beat estazolam, a benzodiazepine pharmaceutical medication that has anticonvulsant, antianxiety, sedative and muscle relaxant effects. The points used are commonly prescribed in TCM…

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Acupuncture and Connective Tissue

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Fascinating article in The Scientist that suggests that acupuncture needles stimulate the body’s connective tissues. The fibroblast activity which plays a role in healing acute injury may be one reason acupuncture is effective therapy for…

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Acupuncture and Knee Replacement Surgery

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Knee replacement surgery is a very common procedure, and one that may take months for recovery. Patients have to wait a couple weeks or more before starting physical therapy, but acupuncture treatments can start right away.  The…

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