Acupuncture for the Treatment of Insomnia May 5, 2007
Posted by Mikiko Murakami in * Acupuncture, Insomnia.add a comment
With a prevalence of 30-35% in adult Americans—10% of which is assessed as chronic (more than six months) and/or severe—insomnia is the most common sleep complaint reported to physicians.(1) Insomnia is a perception that sleep quality is inadequate or nonrestorative, despite adequate opportunity to sleep, and encompasses many problems, including difficulty falling asleep, sleeping too lightly, sleep being easily disrupted by multiple spontaneous awakenings, or early morning awakenings with inability to fall back asleep. (more…)
Efficacy of Acupuncture for Treating Knee Osteoarthritis May 5, 2007
Posted by Mikiko Murakami in * Acupuncture, Arthritis, Pain Management.add a comment
A significant amount of data exists supporting the effectiveness of acupuncture for treating osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. The recently completed phase III trial strongly supports the role of acupuncture for treating knee OA. (more…)
Kava treats Anxiety May 4, 2007
Posted by Mikiko Murakami in * Herbal Medicine, Anxiety/Stress.add a comment
The 3 studies below show that kava may be a treatment option for anxiety. (more…)
