Acupuncture and other traditional Chinese medicine news and discussion thread

Discussion in 'Other treatments' started by TrixieStix, Nov 16, 2018.

  1. Hutan

    Hutan Moderator Staff Member

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    I have written the following for a producer of clinical guidance. It is in response to a request from a doctor (who claims expertise in managing ME/CFS) for acupuncture to be recommended as a treatment for ME/CFS in an update of clinical guidance. Suggestions for improvement welcome. If it is of use to anyone, anytime, by all means use it.

     
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  2. Trish

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    That's a really good comprehensive report, @Hutan. I hope the people you submitted it to take notice.
     
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    dratalanta Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    Two absolutely critical points which so often get forgotten by the “it can’t do any harm” approach to quackery.
     
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  5. Sean

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    Was it clinically significant? Or neither?
    40/51 is at least most studies, if not the overwhelming majority.
     
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    Sly Saint Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    not a recommendation, just showing what they say on their website
    https://www.acubody.net/cfs-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-and-acupuncture/
     
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  7. Utsikt

    Utsikt Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    I’ve read worse descriptions! The cynical part of me wonders if they’ve made an effort to ‘please’ potential customers in order to draw them in..
     
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  8. Utsikt

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    I take it back - they did a complete u-turn in the next section. They a located in London. Would this qualify as false advertising like what LP used to do?

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    How Acupuncture Can Help CFS

    According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), CFS is an imbalance of Qi (vital energy) and blood. Acupuncture, one of the fundamental elements of TCM, can restore balance and reduce symptoms.

    Here’s how acupuncture can help:
    • Boosting Qi and Blood: Acupuncture can be used to stimulate certain points to enhance the circulation of Qi and blood, thereby addressing the cause of fatigue.
    • Decreasing Pain: By stimulating points associated with pain in muscles and joints, acupuncture can offer great relief.
    • Improving Sleep: Acupuncture can regulate the nervous system and ensure restful sleep and less insomnia.
    • Increasing Cognitive Function: Certain points in acupuncture can enhance memory and concentration.
    • Enhancing the Immune System: Acupuncture is capable of modulating the immune system, thereby correcting possible immune dysfunction.
    • Reducing Stress: Acupuncture can cause relaxation and thus reduce the stress that comes with CFS.
    Acupuncture points used for CFS include:

    • Spleen 6 (SP6): Tonify Qi and blood and enhance sleep.
    • Stomach 36 (ST36): To enhance energy levels and improve the immune system.
    • Liver 3 (LV3): This normalises the flow and minimises stress.
    • Kidney 3 (KI3): Used to tonify kidney yin and yang, the source of the body’s energy.
    At Acubody, our skilled practitioners can create individualised treatment plans to respond to your personal symptoms and concerns. We are committed to working with you to restore your energy and enhance your quality of life.
     
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    This is definitely a thing. If you read parts of the Gupta program (brain retraining) website they will go on about how ME/CFS is real and biological, which makes people are more likely to trust them and think they are legit.
     
  10. Utsikt

    Utsikt Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    I’ve heard lots about Gupta - it was popular among a select few of the early LC community I was a part of. Predatory b*stards.
     
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