Thursday, August 23, 2007

Chronic fatigue syndrome treated by acupuncture and moxibustion in combination with psychological approaches in 310 cases

Chronic fatigue syndrome treated by acupuncture and moxibustion in
combination with psychological approaches in 310 cases.


Journal: J Tradit Chin Med. 2007 Jun;27(2):92-5.

Author: Guo J.

Affiliation: Hospital of Chengdu Jiuxing Company of Textile Group,
Chengdu 610053, China.

OBJECTIVE: To observe clinical therapeutic effect of acupuncture and
moxibustion combined with a psychological approach on chronic fatigue
syndrome (CFS).

METHODS: The treatment was given by acupuncture plus moxibustion
combined with a psychological approach based on differentiation of
symptoms and signs in 310 cases.

RESULTS: Of 310 cases observed, 275 cases (88.7%) were clinically
cured, 28 cases (9%) improved, and 7 cases (2.3%) failed.

CONCLUSION: Acupuncture plus moxibustion combined with a
psychological approach is an effective therapy for CFS.
 
NLM Citation: PMID: 17710799

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