Electric acupuncture helps insomnia
January 24, 2008
Filed under acupuncture, sleep
CM NEWS - Using electric acupuncture to needle 4 “extraordinary” acupoints on the top of the head might have impressive effect on treating insomnia, a recent study indicates.
Researchers at the Shandong Provincial Hospital in China evaluated the clinical therapeutic effect of electric acupuncture at a set of 4 acupoints Sishencong (EX-HN 1, “Four Brightening Spirits”, 四神聰) on insomnia. Read more
Astronauts test traditional Chinese medicines in space
September 3, 2007
Filed under TCM use
Xinhua - China’s astronauts have been testing new varieties of traditional Chinese medicine that could help treat osteoporosis, insomnia and improve immunity.
Doctors with the China Astronaut Research and Training Center say the new remedies will be prepared for sale after further tests during the country’s third manned space program in 2008. Read more
700-year-old Chinese medicine can treat depression, study says
July 7, 2007
Filed under depression, menopause, mental health, sleep
CM NEWS - An ancient traditional Chinese medicine “wandering free” formula which is at least 700 years old has been proven scientifically to be effective in treating depression. The results of the study will be published in August.
