Effect of acupuncture in patients with angina pectoris

A. RICHTER, J. HERLITZ and Å. HJALMARSON

Wallenberg Laboratory for Cardiovascular Research, Sahlgren’s Hospital, University of Gothenburg Sweden

Received 9 June 1989; revised 23 February 1990; .

Address for correspondence: Dr Arina Richter, Wallenberg Laboratory for Cardiovascular Research, Sahlgren’s Hospital, S-413 45 Gothenburg, Sweden.

Conclusion

Confirmed improved feeling of well-being after acupuncture treatment, they, also showed acupuncture treatment also had an additional beneficial effect in patients with severe, intensively treated angina pectoris.

The effect of acupuncture on the incidence of postextubation laryngospasm in children.

Anaesthesia. 53(9):917-920, September 1998.
Lee, C. K. 1; Chien, T. J. 1; Hsu, J. C. 2; Yang, C. Y. 3; Hsiao, J. M. 1; Huang, Y. R. 4; Chang, C. L. 5

 This study uses acupuncture with bloodletting at the Shao Shang (L 11) or Shang Yang (Li 1) acupoints to investigate whether this technique can prevent or treat laryngospasm. Seventy-six patients were randomly divided into two groups. Patients in the acupuncture group (n = 38) were treated with bilateral Shao Shang acupunctures at the end of the operation. Patients in the control group (n = 38) were not. The incidence of laryngospasm in the acupuncture group (5.3%) was less than that in the control group (23.7%) (p < 0.05). If laryngospasm developed, patients were immediately treated with acupuncture at either the Shao Shang or Shang Yang acupoints. As judged by an increase in peripheral oxygen saturation, the laryngospasm was relieved within 1 min of acupuncture in all patients.

Conclusion of the study

It is concluded that acupuncture with bloodletting at the Shao Shang acupoint may prevent and treat laryngospasm occurring after tracheal extubation in children.

Posted: April 10th, 2008 under Research.
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We are in the Universe, we are a universe, we are ONE. When we are harmony with the ONE, we are healthy. As civilization goes, more and more people realize this. For example, Holistic health is a philosophy of medical care that views physical and mental aspects of life as closely interconnected and equally important approaches to treatment. While frequently associated with alternative medicine, it is also increasingly used in mainstream medical practice as part of a broad view of patient care.

We are all connected in this world, caring each other, sharing the health information,  we shall live a warm, happy and healthy life.

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A patient 60 years old, who has not been sleeping for 6 months, every night he can only sleep for 1-1.5 hours, because of that, he is very fatigued, irritability, depression, lack of motivation. He received auricular medicine treatment Dr. Li Chuan Huang and acupuncture treatment from Dr. Xia Cheng, within 1 week, he was able to sleep over 5-6 hours, he was very happy about it.

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Daoist Qigong + Zen Meditation = DaoZen

A synergy of Daoist Qi Gong (Chi Kung), Tai Chi (Taiji) and Zen Meditation to achieve the harmony of body, mind and nature.

Abnormal Qi (life force or internal energy) circulation, caused by imbalance of body, mind and nature, is the very beginning of illness and physical organ damage. Correcting or increasing the normal Qi circulation is the root of Natural Healings such as Acupuncture, Herbal treatment etc. Meditation with Qi regulating is a Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) practice that strengthens the communication between your body and your mind. Without the techniques on Qi, meditation would be difficult; without meditation, the function of Qi would be limited.

Qigong is a 2,500 years Chinese medical science. It is the art of using breathing techniques and meditative movement to cleanse, strengthen and circulate the life energy. Dao means “The Natural Way”. Since we are part of nature, it is our best interest to be harmony with the nature to be healthy. Daoist Qigong focuses on self-awareness, natural breathing and living in harmony with nature. Zen is to understand yourself through practice and experiential wisdom in the forms of static and dynamic Meditation in Daily life. The goal of Zen meditation is to function on the moment with a clear mind, perceive your desires, worries, pains and go beyond.

Our health is up to us. Every day of our lives, every moment, our minds can, and do, choose either being healthy or breaking the balance. Let’s practice DaoZen together, enlighten each other every week, to restore the balance and to create such a healthy mindset and lifestyle that we are in control of our life and vividly living on earth.

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The practice of acupuncture is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It has a history of at least 2,500 years of successfully diagnosing, treating and preventing illness. Acupuncture involves inserting very fine, sterile, disposable (one time use) needles into specific points to stimulate the body’s natural ability to heal. If appropriate, acupuncture will be combined with Chinese horology and other methods of TCM, such as moxibustion (heat therapy), acupressure and cupping.

How does acupuncture work? We all have 14 main channels, called meridians, which flow throughout our body distributing chi (energy) or life force. Health problems arise when there is an obstruction in the flow of this life force. Acupuncture works by removing these obstructions and correcting imbalances of yin and yang, thereby restoring health and normal function. Modern research concludes that stimulating acupuncture points decreases inflammation, increases endorphins and stimulates the circulation, the endocrine and the immune systems.

Does it hurt? Experiences with acupuncture vary from person to person. Many feel nothing at all: some may notice a small sensation as the needle is inserted. Once the needle is introduced to the point one may feel some tingling, distension or heavy feeling. These are all considered good sensations, reflecting the effectiveness of the treatment.

Are there any side effects? Acupuncture is very safe with minimal side effects, when practiced by a competent Acupuncturist. Many often report positive effects of relaxation, improved sleep and a general sense of well-being.

What does acupuncture treat? The World Health Organization has identified a number of conditions benefited by acupuncture. The following is a partial list: > colds, and flu, sore throat, hay fever > asthma, bronchitis, sinus infection > stomach ulcers, colitis and indigestion > diarrhea, constipation > hypoglycemia, diabetes > earaches, tinnitus > eczema, acne > arthritis, neuralgia, sciatica, bursitis, tendonitis > sprains > neck and back pain > headaches, migraines > Bell’s Palsy, trigeminal neuralgia > stroke > infertility > morning sickness > anxiety, depression > stress, insomnia

Acupuncture has also been shown to be helpful for: > addictions cessation; withdrawal from caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, sugar, recreational drugs > post-surgical recovery > side effects of chemotherapy and radiation > chronic fatigue > the signs of aging > dysfunction of the immune system > acute and chronic pain etc.

Posted: April 9th, 2008 under Acupuncture.
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