Evidence Based Articles
Over the last few years, acupuncture in Australia has gained increased popularity as an accepted form of treatment for various complaints/conditions. Whilst the evidence for acupuncture and a lot of other alternative medicines are still undergoing trials and studies, there is existing evidence to help support the effectiveness of acupuncture treatment therapy. See the examples below for a few evidence based studies linking the benefits of acupuncture treatment with correlating medical concerns.
Addiction and Acupuncture
The evidence for effectiveness
Depending on someone’s mental, physical and lifestyle factors, a person can easily become addicted to a substance which can have short-term and long-term impacts on physical, mental, social and financial health. Click to read how acupuncture can help with kicking addiction.
Pain and Acupuncture
The evidence for effectiveness
When you suffer from pain it can make it difficult to carry out normal and enjoyable daily activities which can ultimately have a significant impact on the quality of your life. Find out the evidence supporting how acupuncture can help with pain and injury.
Arthritis and Acupuncture
The evidence for effectiveness
In 2011-12, 14.8% of Australians had arthritis with the occurrence expected to increase. Click to read how acupuncture can help to treat some Arthritis conditions.
Migraines and Acupuncture
The evidence for effectiveness
For those of you who have experienced a migraine or regular migraine attacks understand the significant pain that they cause which can last for hours, even up to days. Click to read how acupuncture can help with migraines and headaches.
Sleep and Acupuncture
The evidence for effectiveness
Do you find it hard to get to sleep, wake up throughout the night or wake up too early? These can be some of the telling signs of insomnia, which affects around 1 in 3 given people. Click now to read how acupuncture has been linked to address insomnia and sleep concerns.
Mental Health and Acupuncture
The evidence for effectiveness
We can all experience feelings of sadness, loneliness, or depression during some point in our lives, but it’s when these feelings become overpowering, cause physical symptoms or last for long periods of time that they can negatively affect your health. Read how acupuncture can be a beneficial therapy for some mental health concerns.