January's Complementary Healthcare Insights and Research Digest
Acupuncture as part of integrative oncology, aromatherapy for anxiety, herbal patching and more
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In today’s article we’ve included highlights from new complementary healthcare research published in the month of January. Plus, below is a recap of 2023’s top posts in The Well so you can catch up on any articles you might have missed.
An exercise in finding the pricing strategy that serves both you and your clients
On finding people, places and partnership to help you expand your reach.
From behavioural science to the most common pricing strategies
A conversation on client retention with Steve Kippax, acupuncturist and herbalist.
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Research Highlights
Characteristics and Challenges of Providing Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine in Oncology Treatment: Report of Survey Data and Experience of Five Unique Clinical Settings, Jan (Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Effects of aromatherapy with Matricaria chamomile essential oil on anxiety and hemodynamic indices in patients with acute coronary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial, January 3 (BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies)
The effect of listening to music and foot reflexology on nausea, pain and anxiety in children during perioperative period: A randomized controlled study, January 5 (Pediatric Nursing)
Acupuncture Versus Oral Medications for Acute/Subacute Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, January 8 (Chronic Pain Medicine)
Effects of foot reflexology massage on pregnant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies, January 10 (Scientific Reports)
Acupuncture and moxibustion therapy for cognitive impairment: the microbiome-gut-brain axis and its role, Jan 11 (Frontier Neuroscience)
Effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment on children with plagiocephaly in the context of current pediatric practice: a retrospective chart review study, January 16 (Osteopathic Medicine)
Effectiveness of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Network Meta-Analysis, Jan 20 (Journal of Pain Research)
The effect of acupuncture on exercise capacity in patients with COPD, January 20 (BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies)
Alleviating effect of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and its major components on postherpetic pain: a randomized blinded controlled trial, January 24 (BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies)
Acupuncture Tied to Improvements in Poststroke Motor Aphasia, January 26 (Alternative Medicine)
Acupoint herbal patching for postherpetic neuralgia: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Jan 26 (Medicine)
Western Medical Acupuncture Perception and Use for Pain Management Among Athletes: A Systematic Review, Jan 26 (Journal of Pain Research)
Effect of aromatherapy with peppermint essential oil on the gag reflex: a randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blind, crossover study, January 27 (BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies)