Drs Martin & Sue Allbright Traditional Acupuncture

'Blending an ancient medical approach of mind and body with modern health'

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We would like to share with you our personal view, beliefs and approach about the research that is presented on these pages.






We both value the research of modern science and the many developments that have been discovered.

We also value the depth of wisdom and knowledge of traditional and classical five element acupuncture, which integrates the many aspects of body and mind.

We acknowledge the information gained from research, and we endevaour to use it where appropriate when meeting the needs of an individual who is suffering in health.

We hope later to share more information on the five elements of acupuncture.

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Acupuncture for Menopausal Hot Flushes

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This information is extracted from an original paper

Didem Sunay, et al: The effect of acupuncture on postmenopausal symptoms and reproductive hormones: a sham controlled clinical trial


(Acupuncture in Medicine March 2011 Volume 29 Issue 1 pages 27-31)



'Conclusion: Acupuncture was effective in reducing menopausal complaints when compared to sham acupuncture and can be considered as an alternative in the treatment of menopausal symptoms. ........ particularly in hot flushes, in women who have contraindications for HRT.'



'Oestrogen levels were significantly higher than in the sham group at the end of treatment. ..... Luteinising hormone (LH) levels were reduced and oestradiol levels were raised after treatment with acupuncture group, but we believe that those changes in hormone levels are not sufficiently large to explain the changes in symptoms.


Like several other studies, in this study the severity of hot-flushes was significantly decreased in the acupuncture group. However, in the acupuncture group, significant changes in hormone levels (especially in oestrogen) were not observed and this suggests that other factors are activated in the causing of hot flushes.


In this study, real acupuncture treatment was superior to sham acupuncture, in the relief of somatic, and psychological symptoms in post-menopausal women.


No adverse effects were observed in any of the patients.


The sample size was very small, ...... more reliable results can be obtained in the studies with larger sample size and longer follow up.'





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