Bodywork Research from Pubmed

[Talking about "moxibustion treatment for before sick" from "ischemic preconditioning"]

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2008 Mar;28(3):222-4

Authors: Hua JS, Sun ZR

"Treatment for before sick" is a theory of TCM, reflecting preventing thought of "prevention being better than cure" and "nipping in the bud", while "moxibustion treatment for before sick" is highly praised by doctors of past ages. Moxibustion can activate human vital-qi and increase immunologic function of the organism, playing a preventive role for before sick, which is similar to the essence of "ischemic preconditioning" raised in recent years. Because of convenient manipulation, no adverse effect, it has very important position in the field of preventive medicine.

PMID: 18447226 [PubMed - in process]

[Try to discuss manipulation of the "Feijing Zouqi" needling technique]

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2008 Mar;28(3):202-4

Authors: Zhou D, Gao Y, Wang FC

Based on description of "Feijing Zouqi" needling methods in Jin Zhen Fu (Rhyme Prose of Golden Needle) written by Xu Feng, and explain and analyze the descriptions of "Feijing Zouqi" needling method in Zhenjiu Juying (A Collection of Gems in Acu-Moxibustion) written by Gao Wu, Zhenjiu Wendui written by Wang Ji, Zhenjiu Dacheng (Great Compendium on Acu-Moxibustion) written by Yang Ji-zhou, Yixue Rumen (Elementary Medicine) written by LI Chan and many other works, summarize the technique characteristics of all the "Feijing Zouqi" needling methods. The characteristic of "Qinglong Baiwei" needling method is " first toward the left, then toward the right, slowly move or adjust with the hand"; and "Baihu Yaotou" needling method emphasizes "Tuifang Jinyuan" and "Yaozhen "; key point of "Canggui Tanxue" needling method is "Zuanti Sifang"; Chifeng Yingyuan" needling method emphasizes "Siwei Feixuan".

PMID: 18447221 [PubMed - in process]

Review of Acupressure Studies for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting Control.

J Pain Symptom Manage. 2008 Apr 25;

Authors: Lee J, Dodd M, Dibble S, Abrams D

The purpose of this review was to evaluate the effects of a noninvasive intervention, acupressure, when combined with antiemetics for the control of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). Ten controlled acupressure studies were included in this review. The review evaluated one quasiexperimental and nine randomized clinical trials, which included two specific acupressure modalities, that is, acupressure band and finger acupressure. The effects of the acupressure modalities were compared study by study. Four of seven acupressure band trials supported the positive effects of acupressure, whereas three acupressure band trials yielded negative results regarding the possible effects of acupressure; however, all the studies with negative results had methodological issues. In contrast, one quasiexperimental and two randomized finger acupressure trials all supported the positive effects of acupressure on CINV control. The reported effects of the two acupressure modalities in each phase of CINV produced variable results. Acupressure bands were effective in controlling acute nausea, whereas finger acupressure controlled delayed nausea and vomiting. The overall effect of acupressure was strongly suggestive but not conclusive. Differences in the acupressure modality, the emetic potential of chemotherapeutic agents, antiemetic use, and sample characteristics of each study made study-to-study comparisons difficult. Suggestive effects of acupressure, cost-effectiveness, and the noninvasiveness of the interventions encourage researchers to further investigate the efficacy of this modality. Acupressure should be strongly recommended as an effective, nonpharmacologic adjuvant intervention for CINV control if its positive effects are reproduced in future acupressure clinical trials.

PMID: 18440769 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Patterns of complementary and alternative medicine use amongst outpatients in Tokyo, Japan.

BMC Complement Altern Med. 2008 Apr 23;8(1):14

Authors: Hori S, Mihaylov I, Vasconcelos JC, McCoubrie M

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has been increasing rapidly throughout the world during the past decade. The use of CAM in the general Japanese population has been previously reported to be as high as 76%. This study aims to investigate the patterns of CAM use, perceived effectiveness and disclosure of CAM use to orthodox medical practitioners amongst patients attending typical primary and secondary care clinics in a busy district general hospital in Tokyo, Japan. METHODS: The authors analysed data collected during March 2002 on patients attending general outpatient clinics held at Shiseikai Daini Hospital in Tokyo, Japan. Data was collected by use of self-completed questionnaires distributed to patients in the outpatient clinics waiting area. Statistical analysis was performed using chi-square tests of independence. RESULTS: 515 adults were approached to participate in this study and the overall response rate was 96% (n=496). 50% of the patients were using or have used at least 1 CAM therapy within the last 12 months. The 5 most commonly used therapies were massage (n=106, 43%), vitamins (n=85, 35%), health foods including dietary supplements (n=56, 23%), acupressure (n=51, 21%) and kampo (n=46, 19%). The majority of CAM users (75%, n=145) found their CAM treatment to be effective (95% CI=68-81%). Patients who were more likely to use CAM were females (p=0.003) and those with a high number of medical conditions (p=<0.0001). Only a small proportion of patients reported their CAM use to their physician (42%, n=74). There was no significant difference in CAM use for the different age groups (p=0.85), education level (p=0.30) and financial status (p=0.82). CONCLUSION: Patterns of CAM usage in the sample surveyed was high (50%). Despite this high prevalence rate and presumed acceptance of CAM in Japan, the reporting of CAM use by patients to their physicians was low (42%). It is therefore important that physicians are aware of the possibility that their patients may be using CAM and also increase their knowledge and understanding of these treatments.

PMID: 18433476 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]