how does acupuncture help with food allergies?
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It was also shown that the acupuncture effect was associated with reduced basophil activation in response to house dust mite and grass pollens. Since basophil activation and histamine release are also involved in food allergy reactions, acupuncture may have a potential for treating food allergy.
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Acupuncture relieves dry eyes by increasing tear secretion and stability, reducing tear film break-up, and preventing ocular damage. Researchers find acupuncture safe and effective for the treatment of dry eyes.
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Studies on acupuncture In my own practice, I've seen a great many patients who used acupuncture successfully for tobacco cessation. Commonly, patients report fewer cravings, decreased irritability, improved mood, improved bowel movements and improved sleep. However, literature to date has shown mixed results.
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Research has shown that acupuncture treatment may specifically help in thyroid disease by: Increasing free thyroxine (FT4) and free tri-iodothyronine (FT3) levels in hypothyroidism (Xia 2012; Hao 2009; Hu 1993);
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Researchers conclude that acupuncture reduces symptomatic presentations and benefits brain responses as measured by EEG for children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).
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This stimulation, according to TCM, helps to clear blockages along your meridians, restoring the flow of qi through your body. People use acupuncture to help with a range of sinus issues, including headaches, pressure, pain, and nasal congestion.
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Acupuncture is a form of Chinese traditional medicine that uses fine needles to stimulate various pressure points around your body. The idea is to restore your natural energy flow. The practitioner may even add an electric current to boost the effect. The point that's often used to treat nausea is called P6.
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Acupuncture is proven to reduce stress and even reverse the effects of stress. Research shows that acupuncture stimulates the release of oxytocin, a hormone that signals and regulates the parasympathetic nervous system.
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Following conception, acupuncture and herbs can prevent miscarriage by promoting overall health and proper circulation throughout the body, ensuring that essential nutrients are passed from mother to baby. In addition, acupuncture assists the body in managing stress better and reduces anxiety.
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Acupuncture may be an effective therapy for ulcerative colitis because it activates or enhances the body's natural painkillers. This helps your body regulate inflammation, decreases disease activity, and lessens pain associated with UC.
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Acupuncture can help dilate blood vessels and allow oxygen and nutrients in to support the nostril tissue and eventually remove edema. This reduces congestion and clears the airways, often solving snoring.
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Acupuncture is a potent treatment for the shock and numbness often following a traumatic event like the death of a loved one. Acupuncture is also effective for insomnia, reduced appetite, compromised immunity and stress, all common symptoms of grief.
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Acupuncture affects the neuroendocrine system by blocking harmful neurochemicals to restore the natural balance of hormones and neurotransmitter levels. The resulting release of endorphins helps to reduce stress, which in turn helps to prevent the urge to overeat.
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Now, a new study has shown that acupuncture can relieve the symptoms of dry mouth (known as xerostomia).
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Acupuncture can help—probably more effectively than any other modality of treatment—in alleviating the distressing symptoms and improving a patient's quality of life (QoL). This is because acupuncture provides direct and immediate stimulus to Qi and Blood in the channels without adverse side-effects.
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While correcting the body imbalances causing fatigue, acupuncture also increases serotonin levels, a natural chemical that aids sleep. Acupuncture improves mood, strengthens the immune system and treats acute and chronic pain conditions that may contribute to fatigue.
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Given that acupuncture stimulates pituitary beta-endorphin production, which has a tonic inhibitory effect on gonadotropin-releasing hormone pulse generator and pituitary LH secretion, it is possible that acupuncture may reduce ovulatory dysfunction and thus decrease the secretion of ovarian androgens in women with ...