Biofeedback possible treatment for several conditions, VA study finds
By Katherine Shagoury Biofeedback can be a helpful treatment for several conditions, according to a new literature review by the Veterans Affairs (VA) Portland Healthcare System and Oregon Health and...
Read MoreSelf-administered acupressure may ease low back pain
By Katherine Shagoury Self-administered acupressure could improve chronic pain symptoms in the lower back, according to a new study published in the journal Pain Medicine. Acupressure is like acupuncture, but...
Read MoreChiropractic approach to joint disease of the spine
Photo Cred: Freepik By James Lehman Any physician or healthcare provider that treats adults for painful spinal conditions must be familiar with degenerative joint disease of the spine. As stated...
Read MoreThe role of acupuncture in integrative oncology
By Bill Reddy, LAc, DiplAc Roughly twenty years ago, I met one of my first cancer patients. He was a 34-year-old information technology professional who was diagnosed with squamous cell...
Read MoreThe role of the vagus nerve
By Robert Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, FAKTR The vagus nerve, or the tenth cranial verve, is the longest cranial nerve. In Latin,...
Read MoreStimulation of the ear can help manage Parkinson’s symptoms
Photo Cred: Freepik By Katherine Shagoury Gentle, controlled stimulation of the ear canal can help reduce symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study by researchers at the University...
Read MoreCMS proposes acupuncture coverage for low back pain research
By Katherine Shagoury The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) earlier this week proposed to cover acupuncture for Medicare patients with chronic low back pain who are enrolled participants...
Read MoreStanding frame improves movement, balance for multiple sclerosis patients
Photo Cred: University of Plymouth By Katherine Shagoury Patients in the advance stage of multiple sclerosis may experience significant improvements in movement and balance with a specialized standing frame, according...
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