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

5 Reasons you NEED Acupuncture

Great Review of Elmes Acupuncture on Yelp

"I visited Ursula for a course of around 6 weekly acupuncture treatments in advance of undergoing IVF. The location of the clinic is central and convenient. Ursula was the ultimate professional and the treatment rooms in the spa make for a lovely relaxed atmosphere. I'm delighted to report I am now pregnant and have no doubt the acupuncture played its part. Thank you Ursula!"

Jo R., Dublin

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Acupuncture for skincare / Sunday World

Acupuncture for skincare / Sunday World

Health Maintenance: 7 Benefits of Monthly Acupuncture Treatments

Health Maintenance: 7 Benefits of Monthly Acupuncture Treatments

• Boosts Immune System; Less susceptible to colds and flu's

• Stress relief

• More restful sleep

• Increased energy

• Loss of cravings for sweets

• Improved digestion

• Maintains weight and aids weight loss

For more information please visit our website: http://www.elmesacupuncture.ie

Acupuncture Awareness Week 3rd March to 10th March 2014

Acupuncture Awareness Week is from the 3rd March to 10th March 2014.  Check out http://www.elmesacupuncture.ie/about.html to find more information on how Acupuncture can help improve your health

Happy Lunar New Year! The Year of The Horse!

Today is the first new Moon of 2014 and starts the week long celebration of Chinese New Year.  This year is the Horse Year.  In Chinese astrology, Horse year is considered a fortunate year that brings luck and good things.

To Celebrate we are giving 10% OFF all Acupuncture and Cosmetic Acupuncture treatments for the month of February.  Just mention chinese new year offer.  For more information visit www.elmesacupuncture.ie

Gary Barlow uses Acupuncture to stay Healthy

"I take exercise more seriously now and I'm big on well-being.  I eat well, do an acupuncture session a week and I try to sleep well and do things to aid good sleep"

Read the full interview here:

http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/the-x-factor/news/gary-barlow-reveals-secrets-of-five-stone-weight-loss

Pregnant Gwen Stefani Gets Acupuncture

Pregnant Gwen Stefani was spotted last week leaving her Acupuncture appointment.  But why get acupuncture when you are pregnant?  Acupuncture is a very safe during pregnancy and can help with the following;

• To support the pregnancy in the early days
• Help relieve nausea and morning sickness
• Helps with backache
• Help prepare the body for labour

Pregnancy Acupuncture is available at Elmes Acupuncture If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at ursula (at) elmeacupuncture.ie 

Great Review of Elmes Acupuncture on Google Map!

"Had my first acupuncture experience with Ursula and honestly say i'll be back for more, very relaxing, Ursula really makes you feel at ease and explains whats she's doing thoroughly, didn't try to oversell any treatment the way some places would try to recommend a course of treatments, I tried the cosmetic acupuncture and while I don't have lines I did feel I looked tired a lot and i'm bright eyed today and very happy indeed. already booked my next appointment and if I could give the review more the then 5 stars I would :-)"

- Gillian Byrne, Clondalkin


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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

Louise Redknapp gets Cosmetic Acupuncture on Channel 4's How Not to Get Old

Channel 4's series How Not to Get Old explores all the options available for anti-aging.  Facial Acupuncture was featured as a natural and budget option.  Louise Redknapp received the painless treatment and said she felt so relaxed after the treatment.  The next day when she dropped the kids to school said all the mothers were commenting about how great her skin looks! A great result after one treatment, but to get the best results, a course of 10 is recommended.  To see the series, you can watch it here on 4oD 

Cosmetic Acupuncture is available at Elmes Acupuncture.  We also offer a bespoke and relaxing Acupuncture Facial, using YouOrganic Natural Skincare and facial rejuvenation massage.

Tiger receives Acupuncture treatment

Chinese Olympic Swimmer Wang Qun with Cupping marks on her back

Sea Turtle receiving Acupuncture

Acupuncture help breast cancer patients | AlberniPortal.ca

Acupuncture help breast cancer patients | AlberniPortal.ca

9000 Needles

I just watched this award winning Documentary 9000 Needles and I highly recommend it to all acupuncturist or anyone interesting in watching a movie about acupuncture, love and determination.  The documentary is about Devin Dearth, a forty year old successful businessman and champion body builder who suffers a devastating stroke. The stroke leave Devin with paralysis, double vision and difficulty speaking. After spending time in ICU, he is transferred to in-patient rehabilitation, but to the limitations of the US health insurance system, his treatment is cut short.  With no other choice, the family decide to bring Devin to a TCM Hospital Tianjian, China where he receives a three month rehabilitation programme with progressive results.

In the documentary, we see Devin receiving quite intense Acupuncture treatments daily.  The use of points we rarely use in day to day practice such as Renzhong Du 26 with very strong stimulation and needling directly into his tongue.  He also received daily Physiotherapy treatment and herbal medicine.

This documentary is heartbreaking, it will make you cry, but Devin's determination is inspiring and the loving support he received from his family and community all contribute to his rehabilitation.

When I studied in China, I spent time on a Stroke ward in Beijing Hepingli Hospital and witnessed at first hand how effective an integrated approach of western medicine, physiotherapy, Traditional Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture is for a progressive recovery after such a debilitating illness.  In China, after the patient has spent a week in ICU, they begin their rehabilitation with acupuncture in the morning and physiotherapy in the afternoon.  The key is to start the acupuncture treatments as early as possible after the stroke for the most effective recovery.

Jennifer Aniston with Chinese Cupping Marks on Her back

Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2310295/Jennifer-Aniston-shows-cupping-marks-Call-Me-Crazy-premiere.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Early Acupuncture

Straight to the Point of Pain

Great article by my colleague Rory Hafford about his experience treating Depression with Acupuncture

http://www.healthnewsireland.com/straight-to-the-point-of-pain/