http://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/Effects+of+Acupuncture+on+Rheumatoid+Arthritis 04/20/2024 06:59:48 am Effects of Acupuncture on Rheumatoid Arthritis By: Vanessa Vogel Batt, L.Ac., MSTOM The therapeutic value of combining electro-stimulation with acupuncture for treating rheumatoid arthritis was proved in a 2011 study published in the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine called "Effect of electro-acupuncture (EA) on tumor necrosis factor-a (TNF-a) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in peripheral blood and joint synovia of patients with rheumatoid arthritis." Researchers concluded that electro-acupuncture is a valuable therapy for reducing symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis by lowering VEGF and TNF-a levels. Out of 63 study participants, 32 patients in the treatment group received EA, while another 31 patients in the control group underwent acupuncture not specifically related to their condition. All patients received approximately 30 treatments in total. Although both groups experienced a drop in their TNF-a and VEGF levels, the treatment group showed a significant lowering of their VEGF levels. Find an Acupuncturist to learn how acupuncture and Oriental medicine can help you! About the Author: Vanessa Vogel Batt, L.Ac., MSTOM, studied at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, and practiced acupuncture and Oriental medicine in New York for several years. Vanessa enjoys traveling the world, and has published articles on acupuncture and Oriental medicine and related health topics for websites and publications in both the U.S. and abroad. Printed from Acufinder.com http://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/Effects+of+Acupuncture+on+Rheumatoid+Arthritis 04/20/2024 06:59:48 am |