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March Acupuncture CEU Webinars
March 16: Back Pain & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Acupuncture 3-16-25
March 23: Headaches, PTSD, and Colitis Acupuncture Treatments 3-23-25
March 30: High Blood Pressure & Heart Spirit Acupuncture 3-30-25
Earn CEU & PDA credits with HealthCMi’s individual acupuncture webinars. Each session is a standalone event, giving you the flexibility to enhance your clinical expertise while meeting continuing education requirements. Register today and elevate your practice!
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Recent clinical research from a study published in Frontiers in Medicine demonstrates the efficacy of acupuncture in improving libido and sexual function in women diagnosed with Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD). The study, conducted by Zhang et al., employed a structured acupuncture regimen that led to significant improvements across multiple domains of sexual health, including desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and reduction of pain during intercourse.
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A recent international multicenter randomized controlled trial (RCT) has provided strong evidence supporting the efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow. The study found that acupuncture significantly improved arm function and reduced pain intensity compared to sham laser treatment. These results present an evidence-based approach for licensed acupuncturists seeking to optimize clinical outcomes in patients with chronic lateral elbow pain [1].
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A recent randomized controlled trial conducted at Duke University investigated the efficacy of acupuncture in managing acute musculoskeletal pain in an emergency department (ED) setting. The study, published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine, evaluated two acupuncture techniques—auricular acupuncture (AA) and peripheral acupuncture (PA)—in comparison to standard emergency care (UC) for acute pain relief.
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Upcoming Webinar Dates
March 2: Acupuncture Anti-Inflammatory Treatments 3-2-25
March 16: Back Pain & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Acupuncture 3-16-25
March 23: Headaches, PTSD, and Colitis Acupuncture Treatments 3-23-25
Join HealthCMi for a series of individual acupuncture webinars, each offering CEU & PDA credit upon completion. Each webinar is a standalone event, allowing you to earn CEUs while expanding your clinical expertise. Register now to advance your practice!
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A randomized controlled trial conducted in China and published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings has demonstrated the efficacy of acupuncture in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The study involved 531 patients who were randomly assigned to either an acupuncture group or a pharmacological treatment group. Patients received six weeks of treatment, followed by a twelve-week follow-up to assess long-term effects. The primary outcome measure was the change in total IBS-Symptom Severity Score (IBS-SSS) from baseline to week six. The acupuncture group showed a greater reduction in symptom severity compared with the pharmacological group. Importantly, the acupuncture group had sustained benefits observed and recorded 12 weeks after treatment cessation (1).
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A recent pilot randomized controlled trial at Sichuan Jinxin Xi’nan Women and Children Hospital investigated the effectiveness of electro-acupuncture (EA) as an adjunct therapy for women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). The study aims to determine whether EA improves clinical pregnancy rates (CPR) compared to placebo electro-acupuncture (pEA) or IVF alone. Preliminary results indicate that EA may enhance pregnancy outcomes by modulating reproductive function and improving uterine receptivity [1].
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A randomized controlled trial published in The BMJ demonstrated that acupuncture significantly reduces the frequency and severity of migraines compared to sham acupuncture and usual care. The study found that patients receiving acupuncture experienced a greater reduction in migraine days and attacks over a 20-week follow-up period, with clinically meaningful outcomes and no serious adverse effects [1].
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A randomized double-blind clinical trial conducted by researchers at Guilan University of Medical Sciences has demonstrated significant improvements in tinnitus loudness and severity in patients receiving acupuncture compared to a placebo group [1]. The study findings indicate that acupuncture provides a clinically meaningful reduction in tinnitus symptoms, supported by both subjective and objective biomedical markers [2].
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A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in PLOS ONE examined the efficacy of acupuncture in treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in older adults. The study analyzed nine randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with a total of 508 participants, assessing the impact of acupuncture on visual acuity, central macular thickness (CMT), and overall treatment effectiveness. Findings suggest that acupuncture significantly improves best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and reduces retinal swelling, indicating potential therapeutic benefits for AMD patients.
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Date: Sunday, February 9, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Pacific Time
This live webinar offers acupuncture CEU and PDA credit, focusing on two essential topics: acupuncture and herbal medicine for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and acupuncture for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Gain valuable clinical insights into these conditions and expand your expertise in evidence-based treatments.
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A recent randomized controlled trial (RCT) conducted at Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, demonstrated significant benefits of acupuncture for psychogenic erectile dysfunction (pED). Researchers found that acupuncture treatments led to notable improvements in erectile function and psychological symptoms compared to sham acupuncture treatments [1].
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The Year of the Wood Snake (乙巳年) begins with Chinese New Year celebrations on January 29, in alignment with the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. This calendar calculates the start of the new year based on the second new moon after the winter solstice, making it an astronomical event as much as a cultural one.
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For millennia, traditional Chinese medicine principles have included acupuncture channels (meridians) as pathways for energy flow (qi) throughout the body. While skeptics have long criticized the lack of scientific evidence for these structures, recent studies have begun to reveal physical evidence that may validate this ancient principle using nanotechnology.
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Electroacupuncture employs electrical stimulation to enhance the effects of manual acupuncture. By varying the frequency and type of electrical impulses, licensed acupuncturists address a range of pain conditions effectively. Below, we examine different electroacupuncture stimulation methods and their specific therapeutic benefits, supported by recent research studies.
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Researchers from Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Professors Liu Yutan, Jia Hongling, and Zhang Yongchen, have provided groundbreaking insights into the understanding of Huatuo Jiaji points, shedding light on their historical origins, clinical applications, and integration into modern acupuncture techniques.
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