Drugs And Acupuncture: The Energetic Impact of Antihypertensives

Greenwood, Michael T.

doi:10.1089/acu.2006.500

Cited by 3 publications

(2 citation statements)

References 20 publications

(15 reference statements)

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…20 The main adverse effects of NRTIs include numbness, tingling and pain in the extremities, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, anemia, and insomnia. 21 With protease inhibitors, the adverse effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, elevated liver enzymes, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertriglyceridemia.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Tongue Inspection in TCM: Observations in a Study Sample of Patients Living with HIV

Anastasi

Chang

Quinn

et al. 2014

Medical Acupuncture

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

One of the principal diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is the inspection of the tongue. This method involves examination of the shape, size, color, and texture of the tongue body and coat and helps reveal the state of organ functions and progression of conditions. Literature on tongue observations for patients who have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is minimal. The goal of this study was to provide a clinical "snapshot" of initial tongue assessments of 159 patients living with HIV, who participated in an acupuncture clinical trial for chronic nausea. The aim was to explore the similarities and differences observed in tongue assessments. This study was part of a prospective, randomized, controlled, double-blinded (subjects and evaluators), parallel-groups, acupuncture clinical trial for treating chronic nausea. The study was conducted at a large urban New York City academic health center. The patients in this study were 159 individuals who had HIV infections and who had histories of chronic nausea for ≥3 months. Initial tongue assessments were recorded for seven basic characteristics: (1) tongue color; (2) tongue shape; (3) tongue body quality; (4) coat color; (5) coat weight; (6) coat surface; and (7) tongue action. The overall tongue picture seen in these patients was that the tongue was swollen and toothmarked, had a pink body with cracks, and had a thick, dry white coat. The HIV disease itself and the use of long term medications affect the Blood, Qi, Yin, and Yang. The observation of the tongue provides a window into the process of the disease and, ultimately, insight for clinical care. This sample population snapshot illustrates the complex processes seen in long-term chronic conditions managed by pharmacologic medications.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Tongue Inspection in TCM: Observations in a Study Sample of Patients Living with HIV

Anastasi

Chang

Quinn

et al. 2014

Medical Acupuncture

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…In a previous paper, I discussed antihypertensives, using inferences arising from drug adverse effects listed in the compendium. 3 Although a similar approach could be used here, the fact that other authors have written on the subject makes the exercise easier.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Drugs and Acupuncture: The Energetic Impact of Antidepressant Medications

Greenwood¹

2009

Medical Acupuncture

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Many patients seeking acupuncture are taking antidepressants, yet rarely do they appreciate the impact such drugs might have on the acupuncture process. In this paper, the author explores the energetic effect of antidepressants, using side-effect profiles and the impressions of other practitioners. The argument is made that antidepressants can interfere with acupuncture and can even prevent patients from getting to the root of their illness.

show abstract

Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Integrated Acupuncture and Energetic Approach

Greenwood¹,

Smith²

2012

Medical Acupuncture

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Drugs And Acupuncture: The Energetic Impact of Antihypertensives

Cited by 3 publications

References 20 publications

Tongue Inspection in TCM: Observations in a Study Sample of Patients Living with HIV

Tongue Inspection in TCM: Observations in a Study Sample of Patients Living with HIV

Drugs and Acupuncture: The Energetic Impact of Antidepressant Medications

Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Integrated Acupuncture and Energetic Approach

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About