A study from a Swedish university has shown that the neurons in human skin can perform advanced calculations, previously thought to have been possible only in the brain [1]. Perhaps this might explain how acupuncture can affect so many processes in the body and brain or mind… First of all, what is a neuron? A neuron […]
I have recently been involved in a large scale investigation into whether chronic neck pain can be relieved by Alexander Technique or acupuncture. I was part of a team of researchers from the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York. Chronic neck pain is a difficult condition to treat. The literature shows that, generally, single […]
The national charity Arthritis Research UK, has published a report on physical therapies for low back pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. The most effective therapies were found to include: • Acupuncture for osteoarthritis, low back pain and fibromyalgia • Massage for fibromyalgia and low back pain. Arthritis Research UK reviewed all the trial evidence of treatments […]
