Acupuncture Improves Allergy Symptoms and Reduces Arthritis pains
Evidence of Acupuncture Improving Seasonal Allergy Symptoms
A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found that acupuncture treatment helped reduce patients seasonal allergy symptoms. In addition, the patients need for medication.
Participants in the study reported that after the acupuncture treatment they had significant improvements. Specifically they found improvement in their quality of life. The individuals who received the acupuncture treatment had improvement in comparison to those who did not receive the treatment. In conclusion, these results are significant for people looking to rely less on prescribed over-the-counter allergy medication.
If you or someone you know is suffering from seasonal allergies, refer them to an acupuncturist for alternative treatment options.
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Evidence of Acupunture Reducing Chronic Pain Such as Arthritis
A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, found that Acupuncture can be used to help treat chronic pain like arthritis. The study found that acupuncture was more effective than any other alternative treatments.
In addition, acupuncture was more effective than standard care for people suffering from osteoarthritis and other chronic pain such as: migraines and back, neck, and shoulder pain. In conclusion, the researchers compared results from acupuncture against result from sham acupuncture. According to the study, “sham acupunture” is essentially fake acupuncture that is used as a placebo or controlled group in studies. The results showed that there were significant differences between true acupuncture and the placebo. In conclusion, indicated that acupuncture is effective when treating osteoarthritis, known as the most common form of arthritis.
If you or someone you know is suffering from arthritis, refer them to an acupuncturist for alternative treatment options.
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