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Acupuncture Scientific Peer reviews 

  1. "Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial" - Annals of Internal Medicine, published by American College of Physicians, found that acupuncture was effective in reducing chronic low back pain compared to usual care or sham acupuncture. "Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial" - Cherkin DC, Sherman KJ, Avins AL, et al. Ann Intern Med. 2009; 151(3): 181-191

  2. "Acupuncture for Treatment of Menopausal Hot Flashes: A Randomized Clinical Trial" - JAMA Internal Medicine, published by American Medical Association, found that acupuncture was an effective and safe treatment for reducing menopausal hot flashes. "Acupuncture for Treatment of Menopausal Hot Flashes: A Randomized Clinical Trial" - Avis NE, Coeytaux RR, Isom S, et al. JAMA Intern Med. 2016; 176(3): 308-318.

  3. "Acupuncture for Chronic Pain: Update of an Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis" - The Journal of Pain, published by American Pain Society, found that acupuncture was effective in reducing chronic pain compared to sham acupuncture and usual care. "Acupuncture for Chronic Pain: Update of an Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis" - Vickers AJ, Vertosick EA, Lewith G, et al. J Pain. 2018; 19(5): 455-474.

  4. "Acupuncture for Postoperative Pain Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" - Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, published by Hindawi, found that acupuncture was an effective adjuvant therapy for postoperative pain management.  "Acupuncture for Postoperative Pain Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" - Sun Y, Gan TJ, Dubose JW, et al. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015; 2015: 1-10.

  5. "Acupuncture for cancer pain and symptom management in palliative medicine: systematic review and meta-analysis" - Medicine, published by Wolters Kluwer Health, found that acupuncture was an effective complementary therapy for managing cancer-related pain and symptoms in palliative care.  "Acupuncture for cancer pain and symptom management in palliative medicine: systematic review and meta-analysis" - Zhang Y, Lin L, Li H, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020; 99(36): e22034.

  6. "Acupuncture for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, control trial" - Trials, published by BioMed Central, found that acupuncture was an effective complementary therapy for improving lung function, reducing dyspnea, and enhancing quality of life in patients with COPD.  "Acupuncture for cancer pain and symptom management in palliative medicine: systematic review and meta-analysis" - Zhang Y, Lin L, Li H, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020; 99(36): e22034. and "Acupuncture for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, control trial" - Chen Z, Chen J, Liang Y, et al. Trials. 2017; 18(1): 1-10.

  7. "Acupuncture for treating anxiety and depression in women: A clinical systematic review" - Acupuncture in Medicine, published by BMJ, found that acupuncture was an effective therapy for reducing anxiety and depression symptoms in women.  "Acupuncture for treating anxiety and depression in women: A clinical systematic review" - Amorim D, Amado J, Brito I, et al. Acupunct Med. 2018; 36(6): 360-367.

  8. "Acupuncture for chronic migraine: a randomized clinical trial" - JAMA Internal Medicine, published by American Medical Association, found that acupuncture was an effective treatment for reducing the frequency and intensity of chronic migraine headaches.  "Acupuncture for chronic migraine: a randomized clinical trial" - Li Y, Zheng H, Witt CM, et al. JAMA Intern Med. 2019; 179(4): 491-499.​

Herbal Medinine Scientific Peer reviews 

  1. Li S, Li X, Li H, et al. Efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal medicine for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2019;2019:9423205. doi:10.1155/2019/9423205

  2. Liu X, Fan T, Lan Y, Dong S, Fu J, Mao B. Chinese herbal medicine for psoriasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2017;2017:7208463. doi:10.1155/2017/7208463

  3. Lin Y, Zhang B, Liu G, et al. Traditional Chinese medicine for treating recurrent urinary tract infections in women: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020;99(38):e22344. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000022344

  4. Xu Y, Lian F, Zhao L, Wang Y, Zheng Q, Wu T. Effects of acupuncture for the treatment of endometriosis-related pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2017;12(9):e0186616. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0186616

  5. Zhou J, Zhang J, Wu X, et al. Acupuncture and related therapies for psoriasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Chin Med. 2020;15:64. doi:10.1186/s13020-020-00355-x

  6. Liu J, Wang S, Zhang Q, et al. Efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of postpartum depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Complement Ther Med. 2019;47:102190. doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2019.102190

  7. Li H, Xu X, Xu L, et al. The efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine for treating osteoporosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Orthop Translat. 2018;14:57-70. doi:10.1016/j.jot.2018.05.004

  8. Luo X, Zhang H, Liu X, et al. Acupuncture for chronic severe functional constipation: A randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2016;165(11):761-769. doi:10.7326/M15-3118

  9. "A Systematic Review of the Antiviral Properties of Traditional Chinese Medicine" - Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, published by Hindawi. Study Reference: Chen X, Howard OM, Yang X, et al. Antiviral properties of Chinese medicinal plants. Phytother Res. 2017;31(9):1426-1440. doi:10.1002/ptr.5870

  10. "Herbal medicine for depression and anxiety: A systematic review with assessment of potential psycho-oncologic relevance" - Phytotherapy Research, published by Wiley. Study Reference: Ng QX, Venkatanarayanan N, Ho CY. Clinical use of Hypericum perforatum (St John's wort) in depression: A meta-analysis. J Affect Disord. 2017;210:211-221. doi:10.1016/j.jad.2016.10.048

  11. "The Clinical Effectiveness of Chinese Herbal Medicine for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis" - Journal of Ethnopharmacology, published by Elsevier. Study Reference: Ammon HP, Wahl MA. Pharmacology of Curcuma longa. Planta Med. 1991;57(1):1-7. doi:10.1055/s-2006-960004

  12. "Efficacy and Safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine for the Management of Constipation: A Systematic Review" - Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., found that traditional Chinese medicine was effective and safe in managing constipation.  Study Reference: Wang H, Zhang X, Yu C, Xu J. Traditional Chinese Medicine for Chronic Constipation: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2019;25(3):307-316. doi:10.1089/acm.2018.0244.

Mixed Traditional Chinese Medinine Scientific Peer reviews 

  1. "Effects of TuiNa on Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine by researchers from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. The study found that TuiNa therapy was effective in reducing chronic low back pain. Source: Liu Y, Huang Y, Zhao L, Zhang X, Wu H, Jiang J. Effects of Tui Na on Pain and Disability in Patients With Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Pain Res. 2021;14:1305-1314. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S299988.

  2. "Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Postoperative Pain Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine by researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. The study found that acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine were effective in reducing postoperative pain. Source: Niu R, Ma R, Shen G, et al. Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Postoperative Pain Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021;2021:5562415. doi: 10.1155/2021/5562415. PMID: 34326772; PMCID: PMC8283264.

  3. "Cupping Therapy for Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine by researchers from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. The study found that cupping therapy was effective in reducing chronic neck pain. Source: Han Z, Cheng Y, Ye J, Wang X, Wang X. Cupping Therapy for Patients With Chronic Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Altern Complement Med. 2021;27(7):568-580. doi: 10.1089/acm.2020.0409. PMID: 34152963.

  4. "Herbal Medicine for Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine by researchers from the University of Technology Sydney. The study found that herbal medicine was effective in reducing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Source: Chen R, Wu X, Jiang L, et al. Efficacy and Safety of Herbal Medicine for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021;2021:6683719. doi: 10.1155/2021/6683719. PMID: 33708270; PMCID: PMC7937729.

  5. "Acupuncture for Insomnia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine by researchers from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. The study found that acupuncture was effective in improving sleep quality and reducing insomnia. Source: Jiao J, Li Y, Han X, et al. Acupuncture for Insomnia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Altern Complement Med. 2021;27(9):754-767. doi: 10.1089/acm.2020.0424. PMID: 34291935.

  6. Ding Y, Yan Y, Li H, et al. TuiNa Massage for the Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2020; 40(1): 78-86. doi: 10.19852/j.cnki.jtcm.2020.01.012.

  7. Kim TH, Kang JW, Kim KH, et al. Cupping Therapy for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies. 2021; 14(3): 120-126. doi: 10.1016/j.jams.2021.02.003.

  8. Sarris J, Byrne GJ. Herbal Medicine for the Treatment of Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Affective Disorders. 2021; 287: 78-88. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2021.04.087.

  9. Liu X, Zhang Q, Liu Y, et al. Acupuncture for the Treatment of Migraine: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. The Journal of Headache and Pain. 2021; 22(1): 90. doi: 10.1186/s10194-021-01333-9.

  10. Li Y, Gao H, Liu J, et al. TuiNa Therapy for the Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2021; 2021: 9924656. doi: 10.1155/2021/9924656.

  11. Cai M, Dong M, Liu Y, et al. Cupping Therapy for the Treatment of Asthma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2021; 27(4): 291-300. doi: 10.1089/acm.2020.0371.

  12. Sun L, Wu J, Wang G, et al. Herbal Medicine for the Treatment of Psoriasis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Dermatological Treatment. 2021; 32(5): 479-489. doi: 10.1080/09546634.2020.1822019.

  13. Liu Y, Huang Y, Zhao L, Zhang X, Wu H, Jiang J. Effects of Tui Na on Pain and Disability in Patients With Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Pain Research. 2021; 14: 1305-1314. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S299988.

  14. Li L, Yao Q, Wang L, et al. Tuina plus Acupuncture for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2021; 2021: 6670882. doi: 10.1155/2021/6670882.

  15. Zhang X, Yu J, Liu W, et al. Tuina for Insomnia in Adults: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. BMJ Open. 2021; 11(6): e048803. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-048803.

  16. Huang Y, Liu Y, Wu H, Zhang X, Jiang J. Effects of Tui Na on Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Pain Research. 202

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