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09/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Scientists study the effectiveness of acupuncture in relieving insomnia after stroke

A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine evaluated the effectiveness of acupuncture in relieving insomnia after stroke. Researchers at Korea National Rehabilitation Research Institute assessed whether acupuncture is effective in relieving insomnia. Insomnia is a common side effect of stroke, which is mainly caused by anxiety resulting from hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous […]

07/22/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

New science: Can a traditional Chinese herbal pill be used to recover brain function in stroke patients?

Huatou Zaizao pill (HT), a traditional Chinese treatment, is used to promote recovery and rehabilitation from ischemic stroke. A study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine looks into the exact mechanisms behind HT’s benefits. Previous studies on the benefits of HT suggest that it can inhibit the aggregation of platelets and the development of thromboses […]

01/23/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Rhythmic music aids recovery from stroke: Researchers find percussion therapy helps sufferers regain physical functions

Stroke patients who play percussion instruments, such as drums or cymbals, recover from the impact of stroke. A study discovered that participating in percussion sessions twice a week improved the function of the arms and hands of stroke patients. A team of researchers from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge in England carried out a study […]

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