Acupuncture's effect 'isn't just psychological - Lifeline Acupuncture, Davis, Carmichael
It limits activity in parts of the brain tasked with gauging pain, an experiment on 18 volunteers found. Crucially, researchers believe the study shows that acupuncture does not only work on a psychological level - as a 'placebo' - but that is also has a direct 'dampening' effect on the brain's pain processing centres. Many critics believe acupuncture only works as a placebo. The experiment, conducted by researchers at the Department of Complementary and Integrative Medicine
Chinese Poppy Plant, Corydalis, Works For Chronic Pain - Lifeline Acupuncture, Carmichael, Davis
A plant used in traditional Chinese medicine could soon become part of conventional drug design, according to a new study. With some reverse pharmacology, researchers from the University of California have shown that a centuries-old staple of alternative therapy may harbor a compound capable of suppressing chronic pain. The discovery could inspire new treatment strategies in an area of care where mainstream medication often fails. Although your local pharmacy’s glossy invento
