Acupuncture Treatment for Stroke (Post Stroke Paralysis)?
Acupuncture therapy for stroke-caused conditions such as paralysis, speech and swallowing problems, and depression is commonly used in the Orient. In China, Acupuncture is done on a daily basis in China. many acupuncturists with experience in treating stroke with acupuncture believe treatment 3 times a week is optimal. Several different approaches have been used to treat stroke, demonstrating that acupuncture for this disorder remains a healthcare art: midnight-noon ebb-flow acupoint selection acupuncture therapy, Chinese scalp acupuncture. Does acupuncture really work to help stroke victims improve? Many studies involving thousands of patients have been published in China, and 2 of 3 studies from Scandinavia, demonstrated significant help. These studies indicate that patients get well faster, perform better in self-care, require less nursing and rehabilitation therapy, and use less healthcare dollars. Acupuncture is a safe therapy, and my experience has taught that this is especially
