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17/04/2026

Acupuncture Soothes Cervical Spinal Nerves, Stops Pain

Researchers find acupuncture effective for the relief of cervical spinal syndrome. This condition involves irritation of the spinal nerves located in the neck. Spinal nerves transmit sensory, motor, and autonomic nervous system signals between the spinal cord and the body. Inflammation and impingement present in cervical spinal syndrome results in head, neck, chest, shoulder, or arm pain and dysfunction. The results of the research demonstrates that acupuncture plus moxibustion yields a high total recovery rate. In addition, nearly every patient receiving acupuncture plus moxibustion demonstrated significant improvements.

Acupuncture stops neck pain due to spinal nerve impingement.

17/04/2026

Acupuncture For Diabetes Confirmed

Acupuncture aids weight loss and reduces blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes patients. Researchers conducted a clinical trial of obese patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. They conclude that acupuncture treatment in addition to routine care is more effective in promoting healthy weight loss and improved blood chemistry than routine care monotherapy.

Blood sugar improvements and weight loss benefits are successful with acupuncture.

04/01/2026

Acupuncture Ankle Sprain Relief Results

Recent clinical evidence underscores acupuncture’s effectiveness in managing acute ankle sprains (AAS). A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated 17 randomized controlled trials involving 1,528 patients with AAS. The findings revealed that acupuncture, whether administered alone or in conjunction with traditional therapies, significantly alleviated pain and increased cure rates compared to standard treatments such as Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (RICE)

https://www.healthcmi.com/acupuncture-ankle-sprain-relief-results/

Recent clinical evidence underscores acupuncture’s effectiveness in managing acute ankle sprains (AAS). A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis

29/12/2025

Acupuncture For Autoimmune Disease Relief Supported

Acupuncture, a cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine practiced for thousands of years, is increasingly recognized as an effective therapy for a variety of autoimmune diseases. A recent review highlights the experimental and clinical evidence supporting its role in managing these complex conditions. This review, encompassing randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses from 2000 to 2023, sheds light on acupuncture’s therapeutic potential in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis (UC), and more. Furthermore, the review reveals the anatomical uniqueness of acupuncture points.

https://www.healthcmi.com/acupuncture-for-autoimmune-disease-relief-supported/

Acupuncture, a cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine practiced for thousands of years, is increasingly recognized as an effective therapy for a variety

29/12/2025

Acupuncture Reduces Arthritis Inflammation Through Gene Regulation

New evidence finds acupuncture effective for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by regulating immune-system genes that control inflammation. The research maps how acupuncture affects gene networks involved in RA. The analysis identifies five genes—STAT1, GAPDH, JAK2, PTGS2, and MDM2—that appear to be centrally involved in the therapeutic effects associated with acupuncture.

New evidence finds acupuncture effective for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by regulating immune-system genes that control inflammation. The

08/10/2025

Infertility To Pregnancy With Acupuncture & Herbs

A new clinical study concludes that acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine have potent effects in reversing infertility. Several types of patients suffering from infertility participated in the study including those using IVF, IUI and those using no biomedical assistance. All types showed significantly improved successful pregnancy rates.

New fertility research demonstrates that acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine treat infertility and promote pregnancies and live birth rates.

11/09/2025

Acupuncture Provides Depression Relief

Auricular acupuncture (AA) is a promising complementary treatment for mental health conditions, including depression. A randomized clinical trial recently published in JAMA Network Open explored the efficacy and safety of auricular acupuncture in treating depression, focusing on clinical outcomes for acupuncturists. The study’s results highlighted essential procedural details, including acupuncture points, techniques, and biomedical outcomes that inform treatment strategies for licensed practitioners.

Acupuncture provides relief for depression and auricular acupuncture has been proven effective.

08/09/2025

Acupuncture Soothes Cervical Spinal Nerves, Stops Pain

Researchers find acupuncture effective for the relief of cervical spinal syndrome. This condition involves irritation of the spinal nerves located in the neck. Spinal nerves transmit sensory, motor, and autonomic nervous system signals between the spinal cord and the body. Inflammation and impingement present in cervical spinal syndrome results in head, neck, chest, shoulder, or arm pain and dysfunction. The results of the research demonstrates that acupuncture plus moxibustion yields a high total recovery rate. In addition, nearly every patient receiving acupuncture plus moxibustion demonstrated significant improvements.

Acupuncture stops neck pain due to spinal nerve impingement.

22/08/2025

Acupuncture Found Effective For Kidney Stones

Acupuncture is effective for the treatment of kidney stones. In one investigation, acupuncture outperformed standard drug therapy for pain relief due to ureteral stones (kidney stones stuck in ureters). In another independent investigation, acupuncture combined with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) was more effective than using ESWL alone for removing kidney stones.

Acupuncture has been found effective for kidney stone relief in two independent clinical trials.

13/08/2025

Acupuncture And Herbs Quell Rheumatoid Arthritis

Researchers find warm needle acupuncture effective for alleviating rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. The same investigation reveals that a modified herbal formula prescription of Juan Bi Tang is also effective. The study’s objective data also demonstrates that both approaches to patient care produce significant positive patient outcomes.

Objective data proves the efficaciousness of acupuncture and herbs for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

13/08/2025

Acupuncture Alleviates Knee Pain Due to Arthritis

Acupuncture relieves pain, stiffness, and improves knee function for patients with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers from the Chengdu University of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) investigated the efficacy of acupuncture and Tui Na massage for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.

https://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1534-acupuncture-alleviates-knee-pain-due-to-arthritis