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New Study Finds Acupuncture Can Treat Depression During Pregnancy

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 16 March 2010 13:27

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Acupuncture may reduce depression symptoms during pregnancy, according to a new study by researchers at Stanford University Medical School.

The study, published in the March issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology, found that women who received acupuncture to treat their depression had significantly reduced symptoms of depression.

The study included 150 women whose pregnancies were between 12 and 30 weeks and were clinically depressed. The women were divided into three groups, one group received acupuncture to treat the depression, on group received acupuncture in which needles were inserted at points not known to alleviate depression to serve as a control group, and the third group received massages.

The participants received their assigned therapy for eight weeks and were assessed for depression at four and eight weeks of therapy.

The results showed that 63 percent of women who were treated with depression-specific acupuncture responded to treatment, compared to 44 percent of participants in the other two groups.

According to the study, up to 14 percent of pregnant women may experience a major depressive disorder. If left untreated, depressions can pose risks for both the mother and baby.

Acupuncture offers a drug-free alternative treatment for pregnant women.

The study was funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

 

 

Acupuncture, Massage Treatment for Chronic Foot Pain

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massage foot color Acupuncture, massage therapies and natural oils are effective treatments for chronic foot pain, according to an article posted on the Mom Stress Relief Blog.

The article suggests that acupuncture and massage therapies are particularly effective at treating metatarsalgia, ball of foot pain, and Morton’s Neuroma, an enlarged nerve between the third and fourth toes. These therapies decrease bone and joint issues and reduce swelling so that sensitive nerve endings in the feet can heal.

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Acupuncture May Effectively Treat PTSD

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 March 2010 22:31

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Acupuncture Treatment Acupuncture can successfully treat post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a recent article online at KWCH-TV.

The article interviews Dr. Lori Jones, an acupuncturist. Jones reported that 97 percent of her clients who suffer from PTSD recover in just a few weeks from acupuncture therapy.

PTSD is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal. Violent personal assaults, natural or human-caused disasters, accidents, or military combat often trigger PTSD.

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Struggling to Get Pregnant? Acupuncture May Help

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According to an article in the Kilkenny Adviser, Jan. 29, 2010, acupuncture can successfully treat infertility in both men and women.

The article, states that, “Acupuncture can be directed at specific health problems from polycystic ovarian syndrome and irregular menstrual cycles through to general health problems such as stress and can be used as a sole treatment or used in conjunction with western medical fertility treatment.”

In men, the article suggests that acupuncture can help enhance the quality and quantity of semen, and in women it can improve the function of ovaries.

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