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Acupuncture, Ayurveda, & Herbal Medicine

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Heather Vaughan, L.Ac, C.Ay, CYT

154 Santa Clara Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610

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(510) 338-7792

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Research

Here's the Science.

This list is always growing and changing as more studies are always being done on the saftey and efficacy of acupuncture, herbal medicine, craniosacral therapy, Ayurveda, mediation, yoga, and more. Check back often!

Saftey of Craniosacral Therapy in Pre-Term Infants

"General Movements in preterm infants undergoing craniosacral therapy: a randomised controlled pilot-trial."

Acupuncture found to be Efficacious for Fibromyalgia Management in Primary Care

"Individualised acupuncture treatment in primary care in patients with fibromyalgia proved efficacious in terms of pain relief, compared with placebo treatment. The effect persisted at 1 year, and its side effects were mild and infrequent. Therefore, the use of individualised acupuncture in patients with fibromyalgia is recommended."

Acute Stress Reactions Reduced by Craniosacral Therapy

"Pilot randomized single-blind clinical trial, craniosacral therapy vs control on physiological reaction to math task in male athletes."

The Effects of Upledger Craniosacral Therapy on PTSD in Compat Veterans

"The results obtained strongly suggest that PTSD may be more successfully treated when the thetapy includes corrections of the craniosacral system, the release of foreign energies and conscious-nonconscious integration."

Menopause Symptoms Reduced with Acupuncture

"The standardised and brief acupuncture treatment produced a fast and clinically relevant reduction in moderate-to-severe menopausal symptoms during the six-week intervention. No severe adverse effects were reported."

Treating GERD in Infants with Craniosacral Therapy

"Gastrointestinal Reflux Disorder in infants and small children can be extremely frustrating for caregivers. Craniosacral Therapy presents a side-effect free treatment method to try."

Effects Chronic Stress Reduced by Craniosacral Therapy

Heart rate variability and the influence of craniosacral therapy on autonomous nervous system regulation in persons with subjective discomforts: a pilot study

Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain: Systemic Review & Meta-Analysis

"Both the systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrate that acupuncture as an adjunct to standard therapy is a safe and effective method in reducing pain and disability."

ADHD Symptoms Reduced by Craniosacral Therapy

"Effect of Craniosacral Therapy on students' symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder."

Pain Perception, Anxiety, & Depression reduced by Craniosacral Therapy Patients with Fibromyalgia

"The present study shows that craniosacral therapy improves the quality of life of patients with fibromyalgia, reducing their perception of pain and fatigue and improving their night rest and mood, with an increase in physical function."

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