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We have some very exciting news to announce. As from today 2nd May 2012 we will also have a clinic on a Wednesday at Sutton House Consulting Rooms, Wilson Patten Street, Warrington. If you live in and around Warrington then please spread the word. Anyone quoting this post will get 20% off their first treatment.

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Are you a singer, speaker or suffer from throat problems? Then it may surprise you to know that acupuncture could help you.

The throat can be subject to a number of infections and disorders such as irritation, vocal cord polyps and nodules as well as hoarseness or even cancer. There are certain acupuncture points that can be affected when some of these problems arise to help mitigate the symptoms that arise. Some of the points at the back of the neck and some that pass through the throat on their channels or meridians have been shown to be particularly useful in helping patients regain their voice. For example some local points such as ST9 and LI18 can be used however other points such as LU9 or even ST36 can not only help promote circulation through the throat area but can also help the qi move around the body thus stopping any stagnation happening thus preventing the disorders in the first place. By moving qi around the throat area may help keep your voice strong and reduce any irritation or disorder.

In addition to acupuncture, licorice and rhubarb have been found to be beneficial for the the throat, as well as green tea. There are also a wide range of Chinese herbs that can help with throat disorders.

If you suffer from a throat disorder or just want help with keeping your voice strong and healthy then maybe acupuncture can help?

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If you are interested you may find the attached study quite pertinent.

A Randomized Treatment-Placebo Study of the Effectiveness of Acupuncture
for Benign Vocal Pathologies
*Edwin Yiu, †Jie Jie Xu, ‡Tom Murry, §William I. Wei, †Ming Yu, *Estella Ma, †Wei Huang, and *Elaine Yee-lan Kwong
*§Hong Kong and †Nanjing, China, and ‡New York, New York
Summary: Acupuncture is a widely accepted treatment option for many medical ailments in China. Some reports claim that acupuncture is effective for treating dysphonia associated with benign pathological tissue changes. However, many of these reports are based on anecdotal evidence that lacks a scientific experimental design. The objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of intensive acupuncture therapy for dysphonias associated with benign pathological changes with a randomized, control design. Twenty- four subjects aged between 19 and 51 years were randomly assigned to either an experimental group or a placebo group. The experimental group received acupuncture on acupoints Renyin (Stomach Channel 9), Lieque (Lung Channel 7), and Zhaohai (Kidney Channel 6), which are all related to improving throat problems and vocal function, whereas the placebo group received acupuncture on acupoints Houxi (Small Intestine Channel 3) and Kunlun (Bladder Channel 60), which are not related to voicing. All subjects received 10 intensive acupuncture sessions within a 20-day period. Acoustic analysis of voice range profile, perceptual analysis of voice quality, and self-perceptions of quality-of-life (QOL) measurement by patients were the outcome measures for determining treatment efficacy. Results revealed significant improvement in the treatment group in all three aspects when compared with the placebo group. The acupuncture effect was maintained into the second week after the completion of acupuncture treatment.
Key Words: Voice therapy—Alternative voice treatment—Traditional Chinese medicine.
Accepted for publication November 22, 2004.
From the *Voice Research Laboratory, Division of Speech & Hearing Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; †Department of Otolaryngology, Nanjing Medical Uni- versity, Nanjing, China; ‡College of Physicians and Surgeons, University of Columbia, New York, New York; §Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Supported in part by the University of Hong Kong Seeding Grant for Basic Science Research (2001) and the Faculty of Education Research Grant (2003).
Address correspondence and reprint requests to Dr. Edwin Yiu, Voice Research Laboratory, Division of Speech and Hear- ing Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, 5/F Prince Philip Dental Hospital, 34 Hospital Road, Hong Kong. E-mail: eyiu@hku.hk
Journal of Voice, Vol. 20, No. 1, pp. 144–156 0892-1997/$32.00

Acupuncture & Moxibustion

Moxibustion at Sanyinjiao SP6 may be able to shorten first stage ( active phase) of labour and reduce pain when having contractions according to Taiwanese researchers. 60 primipara women in labour were equally assigned, according to their choice, into three groups: bilateral moxibustion at SP6 for 30 minutes, moxibustion at non-acupuncture points for 30 minutes and no moxibustion. The Taiwanese researchers found that the duration of the active phase of the first stage of labour in the moxibustion group was significantly shorter than the other two groups. Visual analogue pain scores after moxibustion were also significantly lower in this group after moxibustion on SP6. The benefits are that if you are in the first stage of labour moxibustion on SP6 may well help not only with the pain but the length of your overall labour. (Effect of acupoint Sanyinjiao (SP6) moxibustion on the first stage of labour and uterine contractive pain in primiparae. Chin J Integr Med. 2011 Jun;17(6):464-6) Journal of Chinese Medicine Feb 2012

 

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New study shows ear Acupuncture helps enhance athletic recovery

Auricular acupuncture can enhance athletes’ recovery after strenuous exercise, according to a recent Taiwanese study. Twenty four male basketball players at university were picked randomly and divided into two groups. One of the groups received auricular acupuncture and the other acted as a control group. In each group the athletes were then put on an exercise bike which they then rode to the point of exhaustion. The results showed that both maximum heart rate and blood lactic acid concentrations were significantly lower in the auricular acupuncture group than the control group at 30 and 60 minutes post exercise. (Am J Chin Med. 2011; 39 (6): 1131-8) ( News from the Journal of Chinese Medicine )

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Acupuncture helps cancer patients’ dry mouth

In a recent study it was shown that acupuncture given concurrently with radiotherapy can significantly reduce a dry mouth and improve quality of life for patients. In the Chinese study 86 patients were given acupuncture three times a week, on the same day as they had radiotherapy. They were also followed up six months later after the radiotherapy had stopped. The symptoms of dry mouth (xerostomia) were significantly lower for the patients who had received acupuncture . Saliva flow in some cases started to flow as early as three weeks after the radiotherapy. (Cancer. 2011 Nov 9. doi: 10.1002/cncr.26550. )

Whilst acupuncture never has claimed to be a cure for cancer, it has been shown to be helpful in supporting relief from some of the symptoms experienced during cancer treatment.

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Keep an eye out for our March winner who will win 50% off their first treatment!!!

This week Acupuncture that works would like to talk about allergies. With Spring just around the corner. With sunshine and flowers comes pollen carried by the wind. This is normally when the allergy season starts and it can manifest in Rhinitis, hay fever, asthma sinus, itchy throats and sneezing problems. All of this on top of dust and animal allergies which are with us all year round.

Allergies are a sign of imbalance in the immune system and acupuncture can help with balancing and strengthening the body to decrease or even get rid of the seasonal allergies altogether.

At Acupuncture That Works we believe that acupuncture can treat many of these symptoms and provide a degree of relief for the sufferer. Many symptoms are located above the neck area, and this can mean that your head is stuffy, you suffer from a headache or itchy eyes and are generally lethargic. This is often because your energy is not flowing smoothly from your head to the rest of your body. We therefore open up the channels from your hands up to your neck and visa versa to let the qi or energy flow.

If you are suffering from allergies, or feel you are likely to when spring arrives then why not call us and see if we can help you this season?

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Acupuncture That Works this week has been very busy with all kinds of treatments including acupuncture for back pain, shoulder pain, viral infections, insomnia, coping with grief, panic attacks, alcohol and drug addictions.

This week we would also like to announce that treatments will be available at Whitehall Wellbeing Centre in Hartford, Northwich from week commencing 27th February 2012.

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At Acupuncture That Works we recognise that eastern medicine diagnosis relies on a focus on certain organs in the body.

A good example of this is the gall bladder which is known as the ‘decision maker’. It is usually paired with the liver which is also known as the planner. The gall bladder is responsible for making decisions and judgements however these two organs work so closely together that they are almost inseparable.

The gall bladder’s function is that of storing and secreting bile and if your gall bladder is not working well then you may well have digestive problems, gallstones, eye problems or even headaches. If your ‘decision maker’ is unbalanced you may have difficulties in making judgments, decisions and find it tricky to judge distances and therefore become clumsy or have issues with your spacial awareness or co ordination.

The gall bladder channel travels from the feet up the side of the body to the head and often this can mean that you have neck and shoulder problems if the channel is blocked.

Do you get tense and often frustrated? Do you have mood swings? Do you have migraines or headaches often? Do you have painful breasts and period pains when pre menstrual? Do you have dry, sore eyes? Do you have difficulty in making decisions?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions then we may be able to help you.

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