Moxibustion to treat diabetes mellitus
It’s commonly done in East Asian countries. Researchers at Kyung Hee University, in Seoul, South Korea, reviewed the evidence.
Review: Moxibustion for cancer care
Prof. Ernst and colleagues report, “All studies [of moxibustion] have a high risk of bias.” And that’s the good news.
Review: Moxibustion for ulcerative colitis
Prof. Ernst and colleagues report, “Several studies have reported that moxibustion is effective in ulcerative colitis.” But, is that enough?
Review: Moxibustion for rheumatic conditions
Moxibustion, an acupuncture-like treatment, is increasingly used in the management of rheumatic conditions. Prof. Ernst and colleagues reviewed the evidence.
Review: Moxibustion to treat high blood pressure
Moxibustion is a traditional East Asian medical therapy that uses heat generated by burning herbal preparations containing Artemisia vulgaris (mugwort...
Treating Meniere’s syndrome with acupuncture
Meniere’s syndrome damages the balance and hearing parts of the inner ear. Researchers from the University of Leeds, in the...
Moxibustion and acupuncture to treat breech presentation
Breech presentation (opposite direction of the normal position of the fetus) is common in the mid-trimester of pregnancy, with an...
Tuina: Chinese manipulative therapy
The Traverse City Record-Eagle has a story about a pilgrimage to China to learn about tuina (aka Tui Na). Here’s...
Another review of acupuncture for rheumatoid arthritis
Prof. Ernst and colleagues think more rigorous research is warranted.
The growth of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine in North America
Legislation has been submitted in Ontario, Canada to regulate acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine. This is the culmination of an...