Links

For treatments outside of Los Angeles:

• Acupuncture and Natural Medicine in San Diego, Julie Chang, L.Ac.

For more information regarding acupuncture and its efficacy you may find the following links helpful:

The World Health Organization,The U.S. National Institute of Health,and the State of California.

Additional information is available on

Enhancing IVF treatments at Acupuncture TodayTreating Cancer at National Institute of Health Clinical Trials

Recent Studies:

Anxiety, Stress, Insomnia

• Acupuncture Promotes Sleep in Insomnia Patients (May, 2004)
• Ear Acupuncture Helps Reduce Stress and Anxiety (October 2003)
• Acupressure Reduces Anxiety in Trauma Victims (February 2003)
• Herbal Extract Helps Patients Sleep Better (May, 2001)

Weight Loss

• Herbal Remedy Helps Treat Drug-Induced Obesity (July, 2005)
• Acupuncture Promotes Weight Loss in Women (April 2003)

Dermatology

• Oldenlandia Compound Effective in Treating Chronic Acne (March 2004)
• Cupping Superior to Herbal Remedies or Drugs for Hives (September, 2001)
• Oolong Tea Good for the Skin (March, 2001)

Back Pain

• Acupressure Better Than Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain (February, 2005)
• Acupuncture Good for Back Pain of Varying Cases (August, 2004)
• Acupuncture and Moxibustion Resolve Pain Caused by Herpes Virus (April, 2005)
• Stimulation of Bladder, Gallbladder Points Treats Sciatica Effectively (July 2003)
• TCM Massage for Protruding Discs (September 2002)
• Comprehensive Acupuncture Protocol Relieves Symptoms of Lumbago (February, 2002)
• Acupuncture Better for Low-Back and Pelvic Pain during Pregnancy (February, 2001)

Other Pain

• Acupuncture Reduces Pain Levels in Cancer Patients (June, 2004)
• Herbal Medicine Better than Drugs for Rheumatoid Arthritis (December 2002)
• As Internet Use Grows, So Does the Search for Health Care Information (April 2002)
• Moxibustion, Point Injections Relieve Symptoms of Tennis Elbow (December, 2004)
• Arnica Supplements Relieve Postsurgical Pain (May 2002)
• Adolescents Find Pain Relief through Acupuncture (May, 2000)
• Acupuncture and Massage for Arthritis Patients (July, 2000)
• Herbal Remedies for Chest Pain (January, 2001)

Headache

• Electroacupuncture Better Than Drugs for Migraine Relief (December 2003)
• Scalp Acupuncture Relieves Headaches (January 2003)
• More Headache Patients Get Relief from Acupuncture (October 2002)

Digestion

• Electroacupuncture Eases Discomfort Associated With Colonoscopy (August 2003)
• Acupuncture/Plum-Blossom Needling Superior to Drugs for Ulcerative Colitis (October, 2005)
• Acupuncture Relieves Constipation in Children (March, 2002)
• Herbs for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (September, 2004)

OB/Gyn

• Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Herbs for Chronic Pelvic Inflammation (March, 2005)
• Abdominal Acupuncture Effective in Treating Secondary Amenorrhea (July, 2004)
• Auricular Acupuncture Better Than Herbs for Endometriotic Dysmenorrhea (March 2003)
• Red Clover Supplements for Hot Flashes (November 2002)
• Herbal Supplement Eases Symptonms of PMS (June, 2001)
• Acupuncture Better for Low-Back and Pelvic Pain during Pregnancy (February, 2001)
• Midwives Refer to Alternative Providers (June, 2000)

Cancer

• Acupuncture Reduces Pain Levels in Cancer Patients (June, 2004)
• Herbal Remedies First Choice for Prostate Cancer Patients (April, 2000)

Opthomology

• Combined Acupuncture Protocol Improves Vision in Macular Degeneration Patients (June 2003)
• Acupuncture Superior to Medication for Dysfunctional Tear Ducts (June 2002)

Neurological

• Electroacupuncture Helps Patients With Difficulty Eating and Drinking (November, 2004)
• Tongue Acupuncture Improves Motor Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy (October, 2004)
• Electroacupuncture Improves Motor Function in Stroke Patients (July 2002)
• Acupuncture Use Common Among ALS Patients (January, 2002)
• Ginger Reduces Motion Sickness (September, 2000)
• Meniere’s Patients Improve with Electroacupuncture (August, 2000)

General Surveys

• Funding for CAM Research Continues to Increase (November, 2005)
• More Consumers Using the Internet for Health Information (September, 2005)
• The Top 5 Reasons People See An Acupuncturist (June, 2005)
• Use of Herbal Products Remains Steady (May, 2005)
• Confidence in Safety, Effectiveness of Supplements Keeps Growing (January, 2005)
• Funding for CAM Continues to Grow (April, 2004)
• HIV/AIDS Patients Report Using Alternative Treatments (January 2004)
• Healthy Lifestyle Now Cuts Health Care Costs Later (November 2003)
• Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine Popular Among the Elderly (September 2003)
• More Western-Trained Doctors Believing in Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine (May 2003)
• More People Asking Their Doctors About Herbs and Acupuncture (August 2002)
• Herbal Supplement Market Continues to Expand (December, 2001)
• Which Type of Care Is Best? (November, 2001)
• Where Are Herbal Products Sold? (October, 2001)
• Alternative Medicine Use Among the Elderly (August, 2001)
• Establishing Trust: What Do Patients Want? (July, 2001)
• Why People Use Alternative Care (April, 2001)
• Where Do Patients Learn About Herbs and Supplements? (December 2000)
• More Medical Schools Teaching CAM (November 2000)
• Number of People Looking for Health Information Online Nearly Double Since 1998 (October, 2000)
• Australian Doctors Find Acupuncture Most “Effective” (March, 2000)
• Referrals from MDs (February, 2000)
• Substitute or Add-On? (January, 2000)