All posts by Niel McDonald

Effective For Migraine Relief
Effective For Migraine Relief

Effective For Migraine Relief

Scientific research confirms that acupuncture is safe and effective for preventing and alleviating migraine headaches. Studies demonstrate that acupuncture is an effective method for relieving migraines. Small clinical studies and large scale meta-analyses confirm the efficaciousness of acupunctu…
Relieves Shoulder Pain
Relieves Shoulder Pain

Relieves Shoulder Pain

Acupuncture relieves shoulder pain, inflammation, and range of motion impingement. Researchers from the Yuxi Hospital of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) investigated the efficacy of acupuncture for the treatment of acute shoulder periarthritis. Commonly known as frozen shoulder or adhesive capsu…
Acupuncture Doubles Fertility Rate
Acupuncture Doubles Fertility Rate

Acupuncture Doubles Fertility Rate

Acupuncture doubles the fertility rate of women with infertility due to hyperprolactinemia. The condition involves excess production of the hormone prolactin. Pregnancy is increased with CV6 (Qihai), CV4 (Guanyuan), and other points. Indications include infertility, breast milk secretion, amenorrh…
Reducing stress for IVF patients
Reducing stress for IVF patients

Reducing stress for IVF patients

The unpredictable nature of in vitro fertilisation can produce feelings of stress and anxiety. Women receiving fertility treatment, especially in the initial lead up to a pregnancy test can often maintain elevated stress levels. So, identifying stress management tips that work for you is vital. Acupunctu…
Perimenopause Relief
Perimenopause Relief

Perimenopause Relief

Acupuncture is safe and effective for the treatment of perimenopause. Researchers from Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine and Henan University of Chinese Medicine investigated the effects of acupuncture on perimenopausal syndrome as it relates to metabolism, reproductive endocrinology, an…