RESOURCES: Links
The British Acupuncture Council The UK's main regulatory and professional body for the practice of traditional acupuncture. The Acupuncture Research Resource Centre Has excellent briefing papers on the effectiveness of acupuncture for different illnesses and symptoms. CompTogether.co.uk Features the Purple Pages Directory of UK complementary health therapists and clinics. The site brings together professional therapists to swap treatments and business tips. The Traditional Acupuncture Centre The UK's largest acupuncture centre, established in 1984, with a unique atmosphere and range of experienced practitioners. Crystal Palace Osteopaths Clinic in Crystal Palace providing a range of therapies. NHS Complementary and Alternative Medicine specialist library Provides reviews of research on complementary therapy interventions. UK Self Help List of UK self-help groups. |
RESOURCES: articles by Tracey Goulding
Positive Health October 2008: an article by Tracey Goulding on treating depression using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This article highlights the importance of emotions in illness and how a Chinese Medical diagnosis can treat both the mind and body.
Diabetes Wellness News April 2008: an article by Tracey Goulding on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Diabetes has been published by the Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation. This article explores some of the research on the effectiveness of TCM, with a specific focus on acupuncture, at treating blood sugar levels and the consequences of diabetes, such as diabetic neuropathy. Research suggests that the best results are obtained for treating mild to moderate Type II diabetes.
Article: Acupuncture more effective for low back pain than conventional treatment.
Summary: Acupuncture is almost twice as effective as conventional therapy at treating low back pain, new study says.
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Summary: Acupuncture is almost twice as effective as conventional therapy at treating low back pain, new study says.
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RESOURCES: Abstracts of research studies
Abstract: Effectiveness of acupuncture and related techniques in treating non-oncological pain in primary healthcare – an audit.
Summary: An audit of nearly 6,000 patients showed acupuncture to be effective in treating musculoskeletal pain, presents no severe adverse events and considerably reduces consumption of analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs.
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Summary: An audit of nearly 6,000 patients showed acupuncture to be effective in treating musculoskeletal pain, presents no severe adverse events and considerably reduces consumption of analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs.
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Abstract: Acupuncture improves IVF success rate.
Summary: Analysis of seven clinical trials in which acupuncture was used to support embryo transfer during IVF has concluded that it improves rates of pregnancy by 65% and live birth by 91%.
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Summary: Analysis of seven clinical trials in which acupuncture was used to support embryo transfer during IVF has concluded that it improves rates of pregnancy by 65% and live birth by 91%.
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