Prof. Ernst reviewed cupping, an Ancient Chinese practice of placing cups on the skin and applying heat or suction so that skin and superficial muscles are stimulated and drawn into the cup.
Here’s a summary of the first systematic review of this topic. Continue reading Review: Cupping for stroke rehabilitation →
Cupping is a treatment in which evacuated cups are applied to the skin to draw blood through the surface.
Researchers from Immanuel Hospital Berlin, in Germany reported the response to this traditional method of treating musculoskeletal pain. Continue reading Cupping in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome →
I was surprised to learn of the popularity of homeopathy among today’s luminaries.
Here’s a list.
Continue reading The use of homeopathy among celebrities →
Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Fair, Balanced, and to the Point