A recent study looked at over 1,100 patients that had suffered from chronic back pain for at least 8 years. The participants were split into 3 with one group being given acupuncture, one group being given fake acupuncture and one group being given conventional treatments. Those receiving acupuncture had 30… Read More...

A recent study has looked at a 66 clinical studies that considered energy therapies. This includes therapies like Reiki, therapeutic touch and biofield therapies. The study looked at their effect on the feeling of pain as well as other benefits that could be obtained.   //   The study was… Read More...

When Robin Van Persie believed he had suffered ligament damage he attempted to use an alternative therapy which involved having placenta fluid massaged into the affect area. In terms of the treatment Van Persie said the following:   "I am going to try. It cannot hurt and, if it helps,… Read More...

In India yoga trainers have been offering free classes to the blind. This has been a challenge as a lot of the poses had to be taught orally and by feel and touch. However it has been very successful and the students are now able to carry out over 50… Read More...

Recently there was an article published in the International Journal of Obesity. The article considered a large number of different studies that looked at how acupuncture benefitted weight loss. The report looked at a number of randomised controlled studies that looked at people using acupuncture for weight loss, in particular… Read More...