Performance athlétique

Research and professional sports figures agree on acupuncture’s ability to help muscle tissue recovery, building and preservation.
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Research demonstrates that acupuncture prevents fatigue and enhances athletic endurance.
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Soutien de l’ Immunité

In a controlled laboratory experiment using immunohistochemical analysis, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine researchers conclude that treatment of a single acupuncture point benefits the immune system.
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Astragalus is one particularly well-known example of a Chinese herb tonic used to protect and support the immune system.
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Fatigue

Acupuncture found beneficial for sufferers of chronic fatigue.
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Fièvre & Inflammation

Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine researchers conducted a controlled clinical trial and determined that acupuncture reduces fevers and initiates a process wherein the normal body temperature is restored. A single acupoint outperformed a group taking Antondine, antipyretic drug in relieving fever in patients with the common cold. Acupuncture demonstrated significant results. The onset of action time averaged 1.42 hours in the acupuncture treatment group and 3.44 hours in the drug control group.
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Research maps neural pathways by which acupuncture creates anti-inflammatory effects – opening window of benefit for many disease conditions where chronic inflammation is a factor.
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Jet lag

The use of acupuncture or self-administered acupressure on specialy-selected points, adaptogenic herbal tonics to support wakefulness, melatonin to aid sleep and Qigong to strengthen the immune system can all be key components of an effective jet lag prevention and relief program.


 
 
 

Obésité

Qigong breathing technique helpful for weight loss with obesity.
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Auricular acupuncture shown effective for weight loss.
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Chinese herbal medicine & acupuncture combination demonstrate efficacy in promoting weight loss and improving body mass index (BMI).
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Anémie

Recent scientific evidence shows that acupuncture has the ability to benefit iron levels in the blood.
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Colique rénale

Integrated therapy including acupuncture & herbs assists the elimination of kidney stones and promotes faster relief of pain.
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Insuffisance rénale chronique

Chinese herbal medicines and acupuncture can improve renal functions.
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Syndrome de Sjogren

Chinese herbal formula found useful against primary Sjogren’s syndrome.
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Apnée du sommeil

Review of studies shows acupuncture effective for sleep apnea.
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Troubles urinaires

Chinese research shows acupuncture outperforms drug therapy for the treatment of mild to moderate female stress urinary incontinence.
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Other research finds acupuncture equally effective as taking medication for the treatment of overactive bladder.
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