Facial Acupuncture, Microcurrent and LED Light Therapy Research

• In a study in 1987,  Microcurrent was found to increase DNA protein and Collagen synthesis.

• In a 1992 study, a combination of Facial Acupuncture and Microcurrent facials improved signs of aging by 70%.  The treatment consisted of 10 - 15 treatments followed by regular "booster" treatments.  It helped increase collagen and elastin fibers in the skin.

• Studies show that among 300 cases treated with facial acupuncture, 90% had marked beneficial results with only one course of treatment (International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture, 1996).

• A 2005 study in Denmark established that LED Light Therapy boosts Collagen.

• Low-energy photon irradiation by light in the far-red to near-IR spectral range with low-energy (LLLT) lasers or LED arrays has been found to modulate various biological processes in cell culture and animal models. This phenomenon of photobiomodulation has been applied clinically in the treatment of soft tissue injuries and the acceleration of wound healing." NASA

Cosmetic Acupuncture, Microcurrent Facials and LED Light Therapy collagen boosting treatments are available at Elmes Skincare Clinic.  To book a FREE Skincare consultation call 0851516201 | www.elmeselectrolysis.com

Investigation of Acute Effects of Quchi (LI11) in Patients with Hypertension Using Heart Rate Variability

Investigation of Acute Effects of Quchi (LI11) in Patients with Hypertension Using Heart Rate Variability

Litscher G1, et al.

Hypertension is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease worldwide. Over 70% of the patients use antihypertensive drugs, so nonpharmacological treatments in addition to the medication are important.

Our goal was to investigate acupuncture treatment on the Quchi acupoint using heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV) and to find out whether there is a laterality in acute effects.

Sixty hypertensive patients (36 female, 24 male; mean age ± SD 55.8 ± 9.7 years) were randomly assigned to two manual needle acupuncture groups (group A: left Quchi (LI11) acupoint, group B: right Quchi acupoint).

There was a significant (P < 0.05) decrease in HR immediately after inserting and stimulating the needle at the left and the right Quchi acupuncture point. In contrast, total HRV increased immediately after inserting the needle, but this increase was significant only towards the end of the stimulation phase and after removing the needle.

There were some differences between stimulation of the left and right Quchi acupoint, but they remained insignificant.

This study provides evidence that there is a beneficial effect on heart rate variability in patients with hypertension and that there are some effects of laterality of the acupoint Quchi.

Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014;2014:979067. doi: 10.1155/2014/979067. Epub 2014 May 12.

Source: PubMed

Research: Acupuncture is as effective as counseling for patients with moderate or severe depression

Acupuncture is as effective as counseling for patients with moderate or severe depression, according to a new study from the University of York, England

Acupuncture help breast cancer patients | AlberniPortal.ca

Acupuncture help breast cancer patients | AlberniPortal.ca

Acupuncture For Heel Pain

 A new study concludes that acupuncture is beneficial in treating heel pain. Read more about the study here;

Acupuncture For Heel Pain

To view the research article click here;

http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2011/154108/

Study: Acupuncture Helps PCOS Patients

Study: Acupuncture Helps PCOS Patients

PCOS, Hirsutism and Electrolysis

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, (PCOS), and other chronic endocrine disorders frequently cause hirsutism, or excessive hair growth in females. While certain medications, (spironolactone, Vaniqua) can slow the future growth, existing hair must be treated by electrolysis.

If you suffer from a hormonal inbalance, you know that the excess hair growth is often one of the most difficult  and frustrating aspects to treat and manage. With truly caring and expert hands we can help you with this condition  by providing an effective method of hair removal as well as Acupuncture which studies show, can help improve the other hormonal symptoms of PCOS such as weight, testosterone levels and menstrual irregularities.  

For more information about PCOS, androgens and hirsutism please visit this link from the NHS http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hirsutism/Pages/introduction.aspx

To view a recent study by The University of Gothenberg, Sweden about how Acupuncture helps PCOS  click here: http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=32386

Acupuncture for Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal - New Study

http://www.healthcmi.com/acupuncturist-news-online/705-acupuncturedrugalcoho-withdrawal

Acupuncture Can Also help Children, Research Shows

Click here to read this recent article in The Huffington Post about How Acupuncture Can Also help Children

ScienceDaily.com: Acupuncture can help with facial paralysis

Intense acupuncture can improve muscle recovery in patients with Bell palsy, study suggests

Latest Acupuncture Research: Acupuncture and a Gluten-Free Diet Relieve Urticaria and Eczema in a Case of Undiagnosed Dermatitis Herpetiformis

The purpose of this case report is to describe the use of acupuncture and a gluten-free diet (GFD) for urticaria and severe eczema in a patient with undiagnosed dermatitis herpetiformis and atypical or extraintestinal celiac disease. 

CLINICAL FEATURES: A 48-year-old woman presented with intense urticaria, eczema, worsening heartburn, chronic constipation, headaches, and an intense feeling of heat for 4 months. Results of punch biopsies of the skin lesions and laboratory tests were inconclusive. After the acupuncture sessions reported here ended, human leukocyte antigen blood typing revealed celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis-associated human leukocyte antigen DQ-8. Results of an endoscopy and colonoscopy were negative. 

INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME: The patient received 3 acupuncture treatments a week for 12 weeks. The patient’s symptoms began in March 2008. She began using topical and oral steroids and felt that her symptoms were not responding. Acupuncture began in July 2008. At the end of the first 12 treatments, during which she was using topical and oral steroids, the urticaria and constipation resolved completely; and she had temporary relief from the heartburn. It is thought that the urticaria and constipation resolved because of the acupuncture as that was the only change. At the end of the second 12 treatments, during which time she had started Optifast, a GFD, the heartburn, headache, and eczema resolved. At the end of the third 12 treatments, all her symptoms remained resolved. Steroid treatment was discontinued after the first 12 treatments.

 CONCLUSION:Acupuncture and diet changes appeared to provide relief from the urticaria and eczema of dermatitis herpetiformis beyond that obtained by traditional treatment of a GFD alone.

J Chiropr Med.2011 Dec;10(4):294-300.

Source: PubMed