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John Jaarsveld

Western doctor finds stroke relief through acupuncture, blends Eastern practices

Varon suffered a stroke and was able to get relief and some recovery from post-stroke neuropathy through acupuncture treatments after his daughter studied it.

He now combines Eastern medicine in his practice and says he has fantastic success.

“I developed severe pain after a stroke. It was a stroke neuropathy and all my doctors were trying to give me all the narcotics around and I said, no, I’m not going to pick any of these things,” Varon said. “So I went for the acupuncture and I took care of the pain.”

https://www.kcby.com/news/nation-world/western-doctor-finds-stroke-relief-through-acupuncture-blends-eastern-practices-stroke-nueropathy-chronic-pain-narcotics-health-frontline-covid-19-critical-care-alliance
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Western doctor finds stroke relief through acupuncture, blends Eastern practices

All kinds of therapies can be used to treat chronic pain which does not include popping a pill every day or any other drug interventions. Some evidence suggests

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John Jaarsveld

https://news.va.gov/130468/innovative-clinic-treats-ptsd-with-acupuncture/
Acupuncture, which involves the placement of tiny needles into key points on the body, is now being used in a groundbreaking new PTSD teaching clinic on the West Los Angeles VA campus, as well as the emergency department and other clinical settings.

When Navy Veteran Johnny Theissen first started coming to the clinic seven months ago, he was using a walker and struggling with a variety of other issues. Since then, he’s undergone a “transformation” and speaks glowingly of how acupuncture has been a catalyst.
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Innovative clinic treats PTSD with acupuncture - VA News

The ancient Chinese art of acupuncture is being used to treat Veterans’ PTSD at a new West Los Angeles VA clinic.

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John Jaarsveld

World Health Organization Guideline for Lower Back Pain: Yes to Acupuncture; No to Most Drugs

On Dec. 7, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) released its “Guideline for Non-Surgical Management of Chronic Primary Low Back Pain in Adults in Primary and Community Care Settings.” The purpose of the 244-page document is to “provide evidence-based recommendations on nonsurgical interventions for chronic primary LBP in adults” that will improve outcomes. Acupuncture is among the interventions the guideline recommends for all adults, including older adults.

The guideline reviews both the benefits and the harms of nonsurgical interventions in the management of chronic primary Low Back Pain. In addition to acupuncture, the guideline is also in favor of structured exercise, massage, spinal manipulation, NSAIDs and topical cayenne pepper (Capsicum frutescens).

Acetaminophen, benzodiazepines and cannabis-related pharmaceutical preparations received “no recommendation,” while listing potential harmful effects including “cardiovascular, renal and gastrointestinal harms and increased mortality risk” for acetaminophen; “potential harms including memory impairment, misuse, overdose deaths from respiratory depression, somnolence, fatigue and light-headedness potentially leading to falls” for benzodiazepines; and “evidence of possible adverse events, including harms associated with its nonmedicinal use” for cannabis-related pharmaceutical preparations.

https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240081789

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WHO guideline for non-surgical management of chronic primary low back pain in adults in primary and community care settings

The purpose of the guideline is to provide evidence-based recommendations on nonsurgical interventions for chronic primary LBP (CPLBP) in adults, including older people, that can be delivered in primary and community care settings to improve...