Acupuncture

"Sham Wow!!!" or The Problem with Acupuncture Research

October 10, 2009

You have probably heard from all the acupuncture skeptics that research proves that acupuncture doesn’t work because many studies have shown that acupuncture is no more effective than a placebo. This is a valid point because a control group is needed in any study to compare participants that received no treatment at all, a fake [...]

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Research: Acupuncture & Headaches

October 7, 2009

Here is a selection of research on the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating headaches. In a 2005 randomized trial, Linde et al studied the effects of acupuncture, sham acupuncture and a control on 302 patients with migraine headaches. The study found the acupuncture and sham acupuncture produced a greater reduction in moderate to severe headaches. [...]

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Research: Acupuncture & Tennis Elbow

September 16, 2009

A 2004 systematic review conducted by Dr. Trinh of McMaster University showed strong evidence to support the treatment of lateral epicondyle pain with acupuncture. The systematic review included 6 high quality studies. All studies showed that acupuncture provided relief for lateral epicondyle pain. Five of the six studies showed that acupuncture was more effective than [...]

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Research: Acupuncture & Diabetes

September 8, 2009

A 1997 study conducted by the University of Manchester appeared in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice Volume 39, Issue 2, February 1998, Pages 115-121. The study followed 46 diabetic patients with chronic painful peripheral neuropathy and studied the long term effects of acupuncture. 63% of the patients were already following the standard medical treatment for [...]

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