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Links to recently published
Western research on TCM
- Sept.24.2013 Randomized controlled stuty evaluates acupuncture and counselling as adjunct therapies for depression
- Aug.29.2013 Lab research on electro acupuncture documents anti-tumor & anti-metastatic effects in treating osteosarcoma tumor growth
- Aug.18.2013 Lab research finds the herbal formula Sang Qi reduces cardial fibrosis induced by hypertension in rats
- Aug.01.2013 Prospective, observational study finds acupuncture reduces hot flashes in women receiving anti-estrogen therapy
- July.03.2013 UK - China joint research investigates the antitumor effects of the herbal formula Yangzheng Xiaoji
- June.12.2013 Laboratory study of Chinese herbal formula Ji Sui Kang investigates its use in spinal cord injuries
- June.05.2013 An observational study of 23 lung cancer patients, the finds acupuncture provided improvements in pain, nausea, anxiety and well-being
- June.01.2013 Inflammatory Bowel Disease research finds electro-acupuncture has anti-inflammatory and symptom reduction effects in rats
- May.31.2013 Controlled fMRI study confirms acupoint's ability to regulate vision
- May.31.2013 Lab research finds electro-acupuncture improves hyperglycemia in rats
- Apr.12.2013 Randomized, controlled study evaluates acupuncture effectiveness in treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Mar.12.2013 Randomized, controlled study examines acupuncture's hormone regulation in women with PCOS
- Feb.27.2013 Australian - Chinese study finds Chinese herbal formula plus Glibenclamide significantly reduces hypoglycemia risk in type 2 diabetes patients
- Feb.14.2013 Study assesses moxibustion treatment for chronic fatigue, measures antioxidant effect
- Oct.29.2012. British study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology finds acupuncture helps with cancer related fatigue
- Oct.24.2012. Largest trial to date on treating radiotherapy induced dry mouth with acupuncture finds treatment beneficial
- Sept.10.2012 Systematic review of over 17000 patients finds acupuncture effective in treating chronic pain
- Sept.03.2012 Functional MRI investigates acupunctures potential to treat Parkinson's disease
- Aug.20.2012 Researchers evaluate cost savings of acupuncture as replacement for knee surgery
- Aug.13.2012 An extract from the Chinese herb, Tripterygium wilfordii - lei gong teng studied by UK researchers in the treatment of prostate cancer
- June.20.2012 Randomized controlled study finds Tai Chi increases brain size and improves memory
- May.16.2012 Randomized study finds acupuncture helpful in treating symptoms of COPD
- Apr.19.2012 Published systematic review finds TCM as effective as anti-obesity drugs with fewer side effects
- Apr.09.2012 Researchers map acupuncture's effect on different regions of the brain
- Mar.21.2012 UK Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists reviews Chinese Medicine for Chronie Pelvic Pain
- Feb.09.2012 Randomized, controlled study finds Tai Chi improves balance, stability in Parkinson's patients
- Jan.09.2012 CMAJ published study looks at acupuncture's effects on migraine management
- Dec.05.2011 Pilot study finds acupuncture reduces chemo-induced nerve pain
- Nov.11.2011 Systematic Review published by the American Academy of Pediatrics finds acupuncture safe when performed by trained practitioners
- Oct.10.2011 University of York to study acupuncture and Alexander Technique treatment for chronic neck pain
- Oct.10.2011 Systematic review on Chinese Medicine and infertility finds 3.5 greater likeihood of conception compared to Western Medical treatments
- Aug.16.2011 A randomized trail finds Traditional Chinese herbs comparable to Tamiflu in treating H1N1 fevers.
- AAug.02.2011 Lab studies with synthetic bear bile found to potentially treat heart arrhythmias
- July.20.2011 Hong Kong Baptist University investigates the efficacy of Gou Teng (Uncaria rhynchophylla) in the treatment of Parkinson's
- June.17.2011 New Scientist publishes summary of Parkinson's and IBS research using Chinese herb extracts
- May.27.2011 British researchers find acupuncture helpful in the treatment of medically unexplained symptoms
- May.16.2011 Lab studies find active component of Coriolus versicolor inhibits prostate tumor formation
- May.11.2011 Lab studies investigate anti-tumor activity of Chinese herb formula, Huang Qin Tang
- Apr.01.2011 Acupuncture found to relieve hot flashes due to prostate cancer treatment
- Mar.03.2011 John Hopkins researchers identify anti-cancer, anti-tumor mechanism of Chinese herb, Lei Gong Teng (Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F)
- Feb.07.2011 Randomized study from Sewden finds acupuncture helpful for women with poylcystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Jan.18.2011 Australian government funds integrated Western/Chinese medical centre
- Jan.13.2011 Updated American/British guidelines for fall prevention now include Tai Chi
- Nov.16.2010 Acupuncture recognized by UNESCO as a cultural heritage of humanity
- Sep.24.2010 University of Maryland to research cocaine addiction treatment using extract of Yanhusuo (Corydalis yanhusuo)
- Aug.23.2010 New York Times publishes overview of acupuncture research
- Aug.19.2010 New England Journal of Medicine publishes research on Tai Chi for Fibromyalgia
- Aug.18.2010 Lab study finds Chinese formula boosts chemotherapy treatment & limits side-effects
- Aug.16.2010 Joint US and China research finds Chinese meditation technique boosts brain function
- June.15.2010 A German pilot study finds acupuncture improves excerise tolerance and recovery
- May.30.2010 University of Rochester research identifies role of Andenosine A1 receptors in acupuncture for pain relief
- Feb.22.2010 Stanford University research finds acupuncture helpful for depression during pregnancy
- Feb.12.2010 NIH funds research in using ursodeoxycholic acid for colorectal cancer prevention
- Feb.04.2010 UK study maps acupuncture's effect on the brain's processing of pain
- Jan.06.2010 Randomized, controlled pilot study finds Qigong helpful for diabetes
- Jan.04.2010 Lab research measures acupuncture's effect on brain function after stroke injury
- Dec.28.2009 Study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology finds acupuncture as effective as Venlafaxine (Effexor) in controlling hot flashes in breast cancer patients
- Dec.17.2009 Chinese media reports on herbal treatment for H1N1
- Dec.11.2009 Placebo-controlled study finds acupuncture reduces itch of eczema
- Oct.10.09 University of Western Sydney reviews effectiveness of Chinese Herbs in delaying diabetes
- Oct.05.09 Acupuncture's mechanism researched in Australia
- Aug.11.2009 Kudzu vine extract reduces alcoholism and prevent relapse in lab tests
- Jul.08.2009 Preliminary studies show positive results for Chinese herbs in treatment of endometriosis
- June.05.2009 Hydrangea extract research shows potential in the treatment of auto-immune disorders
- May.26.2009 UK's National Health Service funds acupuncture treatments for back pain
- Mar.14,2009 Researchers at Mount Sinai, New York find TCM effective in the treatment of eczema
- Feb.06.2009 Mount Sinai researchers find Chinese herb formula able to stop anaphylaxis reaction to peanuts in mice
- Jan.26.2009 A systematic review by the Cochrane Collaboration finds acupuncture capable of reducing frequency & intensity of chronic headaches
- Jan.08.2009 University of Calgary research finds physical activity benefits mental function
- Jan.07.2009 Lab study on obesity finds TUDCA (a bile salt) effective in addressing Leptin resistence in mice
- Dec.12.2008 The US National Institutes of Health adds information on complementary medicine to their senior health pages
- Dec.01.200 Duke Univerisity finds acupuncture more effective than medication for chronic headaches
- Dec.2008 University of Chicago research investigate use of American Ginseng (Xi Yang Shen) and Notoginseng (San Qi) in treatment of colorectal cancer
- Nov.17.2008 A small study published in Archives of Dermatology finds Qing Dai (Indigo Naturalis) effective in treating psoriasis
- Nov.13.2008 Lab research finds Astragalus boosts immune function for HIV patients
- Oct.02.2008 University of Manchester to study acupressure for chemo-therapy induced nausea
- Sep.22.2008 A randomized comparative study finds acupuncture to be effective as an adjuct therapy in breast cancer treatments
- Aug. 25.2008 UMDNJ study finds Qigong has potental as complementary treatment for Osteoarthritis
- July.08.2008 German study involving over 3100 people finds frequency of headaches reduced by 55% with acupuncture treatments
- June.15.2008 American Journal of Cardiology study of nearly 5000 people finds Red Yeast Rice extract lowered LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and decreased the recurrence of heart attacks
- Apr.23.2008 Anti-diabetic components of the Asian bitter melon Momordica charantia identified in study from the University of New South Wales
- Apr.15.2008 British Journal of Cancer reports that Chinese mushroom Phellinus linteus was found to have marked anti-cancer effect in lab studies on breast cancer cells
- Mar.2008 A controlled, randomized study finds acupuncture provided lasting improvement in migraine sufferers over six months
- Mar.10.2008 ABC news reports on study looking at TCM treatments for pancreatic cancer
- Feb.27.2008 German study involving 649 women finds acupuncture can help relieve menstrual pain and improve quality of life
- Feb.21.2008 Journal of Clinical Investigation publishes articles on the use of Tumeric extract in high blood pressure and heart attack recovery
- Feb.04.2008 UCLA microbiolgist creates cavity fighting lollipop using extracts from Chinese licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis)
- Dec.17.2007 University of California research centre finds acupuncture lowers blood pressure by as much as 40 percent
- Dec.12.2007 Asian mushroom Ling Zhi Ganoderma lucidum extract found to inhibit prostate cancer growth
- Nov.1.2007 Scientific American takes a real look at snake oil and it's Chinese Medicine origins
- Oct.17.2007 Cochrane Reviews finds Chinese herbal treatment for menstrual pain promising
- Oct.16.2007 Duke University Hospital study finds acupuncture effective for post-operative pain
- Oct.8.2007 New York Methodist Hospital begins study on acupuncture for the side effects of prostate cancer treatment
- Oct.10.2007 B.C. government announces plans to cover acupuncture treatments for low income residents
- Sep.24.2007 Archives of Internal Medicine study with over 1000 patients, finds acupuncture more effective for back pain than conventional therapy
- Sep.10.2007 The American College of Chest Physicians recommend acupuncture as an adjunct treatment in the management of Lung Cancer
- July.28.2007 China's Astronaut Research and Training Centre tests the use of Chinese herbs to counter insomnia, bone mineral loss and to boost immunity in astronauts
- July.2007 A two year randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial finds extracts of the Chinese herb Yin yang huo (Epimedium brevicornum maxim) prevents post-menopausal bone loss without affecting estradiol levels or endometial thickness
- June.4.2007 A multi-year U.S. study finds arsenic significantly improves leukemia patients' survival rates in combination with chemotherapy. Its use in Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years led to its development as a leukemia treatment
- June.2.2007 Mayo Clinic research finds North American Ginseng reduces cancer-related fatigue
- May.3.2007 Scientific review finds acupuncture reduces back and pelvic pain during pregnancy
- May.2.2007 Study finding polycystic kidney disease mechanism arrested by extract of Chinese herb, Lie Gong Teng presented at Biology conference in Washington D.C.
- Mar.29.2007 A US randomized controlled clinical trial finds acupuncture effective in reducing pain and depression after cancer surgery
- Feb.26.2007 Black Soy Beans research points to weight loss and reduction of LDL cholesterol levels by the traditional Asian food
- Jan.14.2007 UK media reports of the preparation of clinic trials on medicinal mushroom extracts in the treatment of cancer
- Dec.15.2006 The blood pressure lowering ability of the herb Dan Shen (Radix Salvia miltiorrhizae) published in the American Journal of Physiology
- Oct.30.2006 Arthritis and Rheumatism publishes study that finds acupuncture substantially improves treatments of chronic hip and knee pain
- Oct 28.2006 Globe and Mail publishes article on the Traditional Chinese Medicine practice of cupping
- Sep.25.2006 A study finding acupuncture treatments effective for treating hot flashes is reported in Reuters
- Sep.15.2006 British study finds acupuncture has long lasting benefits in the treatment of low back pain
- Aug.12.2006 BBC News reports on studies that support Chinese medicine's use of Berberine to treat type 2 Diabetes
- Jul.19.2006 A systematic review by The Cochrane Collaboration finds the acupuncture reduces chronic neck pain
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