Gentle electroacupuncture effectively promotes nerve repair in facial paralysis
Peripheral facial paralysis (PFP) affects around 38 out of every 100,000 people in China, leaving 2% to 29%…
Insurance-supported integrative oncology symptom management program benefits cancer patients
A new study from University Hospitals Connor Whole Health reports that an insurance-supported integrative oncology program resulted in…
Acupuncture in Alaska: Inside a Princess Cruises spa day at sea
“It’s gotta be the hour-long Swedish massage, right?” I had asked my wife two weeks earlier while reviewing…
Life stages according to traditional Chinese medicine and when you hit your physical peak
For anyone feeling the pressure to have it all figured out by 25, take a breath. According to…
Acupuncture improves muscle function recovery in stroke patients
Paralysis on one side of the body is common after stroke. A new study in CNS Neuroscience &…
Study reveals high use of complementary health approaches in seniors
Researchers say the finding highlights the need for more evidence and better conversations about risks and benefits of…
Foreigners flock to China for affordable medical treatment, drawn by free visa policy
The increasing flow of foreign travellers to China in recent years has been given a shot in the…
Hong Kong’s first Chinese medicine hospital opens as initial quotas fully booked
Hong Kong’s first Chinese medicine hospital has opened its doors to patients, with subsidised outpatient services for the…
Hong Kong’s first TCM hospital sets outpatient fee at HK$180 ahead of December debut
Outpatient services for Hong Kong’s first hospital dedicated to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) will start at HK$180 (US$23.10)…
Explainer | Gold thread acupuncture uses gold wires for pain relief, could cause infections, tissue damage
A bizarre therapy involving thin golden threads embedded in people’s bodies during acupuncture treatment has garnered significant attention…