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A meta-analysis of ear-acupuncture, ear-acupressure and auriculotherapy for cigarette smoking cessation

Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 2014
This systematic review evaluated the effects of ear acupuncture, ear acupressure and auriculotherapy for cigarette smoking cessation (SC) at end-of-treatment (EoT), three, six and 12 months follow-up.Searches of six English and Chinese databases located 25 randomized controlled trials (3735 participants).
Yuan Ming Di, Brian H. May, Anthony Lin Zhang, Iris Wenyu Zhou, Christopher Worsnop, Charlie C.L. Xue   +5 more
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Ear Acupressure for Perennial Allergic Rhinitis: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy, 2014
Background Perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR) has a high and increasing prevalence worldwide. Ear acupressure (EAP) is a noninvasive semi–self-administered form of acupuncture. Previous studies indicated that EAP could be effective and safe for AR symptom management. However, there was insufficient evidence to confirm this.
Claire S, Zhang, Jiyan, Xia, Anthony L, Zhang, Angela W, Yang, Francis, Thien, Yunying, Li, Darong, Wu, Jianxiong, Cai, Cliff, DaCosta, Charlie C, Xue   +9 more
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Ear‐acupressure for allergic rhinitis: a systematic review

Clinical Otolaryngology, 2010
Clin. Otolaryngol. 2010, 35, 6–12.Background:  Allergic rhinitis affects 10–40% of the population globally with a substantial health and economic impact on the community.Objective of review:  To assess the effectiveness and safety of ear‐acupuncture or ear‐acupressure for the treatment of allergic rhinitis by reviewing randomised controlled trials and
Zhang, C.S., Yang, A.W., Zhang, A.L., Fu, W.B., Thien, F.C.K., Lewith, G., Xue, C.C.   +6 more
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Effects of Ear Acupressure in Improving Visual Health in Children

The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, 2010
Myopia is a major health problem, not only because of its high prevalence in Asia but also because it contributes to visual morbidity. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of ear acupressure for visual improvement on school children in Taiwan. Participants were fifth-grade school children with visual acuity between 6/37.5 and 6/9.6 in one eye.
Ching-Hsiu, Chen, Hsing-Hsia, Chen, Mei-Ling, Yeh, Shiow-Luan, Tsay   +3 more
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Ear Acupressure for Smoking Cessation: Study Protocol for a Randomised Controlled Trial

Complementary Medicine Research, 2013
<b><i>Background: </i></b>Smoking is the largest preventable cause of death and disease worldwide but smokers often fail to quit due to nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Current available pharmaceutical therapies may assist with smoking cessation but may have side effects. Ear acupressure (EAP) and ear acupuncture have been used for
Anthony L, Zhang, Yuan Ming, Di, Christopher, Worsnop, Brian H, May, Charlie C L, Xue   +4 more
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Semi-self-administered ear acupressure for persistent allergic rhinitis: A randomised sham-controlled trial

Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 2011
The Brassicaceae family encompasses numerous species of great agronomic importance, belonging to such genera as Brassica, Raphanus, Sinapis, and Annoracia.1 Raphanus sativus is a perennial plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family, and it is native to China and Japan. The radish is eaten raw; the bulbs and the leafs are edibles and are used for the
Charlie Changli, Xue, Claire Shuiqing, Zhang, Angela Weihong, Yang, Anthony Lin, Zhang, Yunying, Li, Jiyan, Xia, Cliff, Da Costa, George, Owe-Young, Francis, Thien   +8 more
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Ear-Marking Relief: A Meta-Analysis on the Efficacy of Auricular Acupressure in Alleviating Anxiety Disorders

Complementary Medicine Research
<b><i>Background:</i></b> The increasing worldwide mental health crisis, notably anxiety, emphasizes the urgency for available and effective interventions. Traditional therapies, although beneficial, pose limitations due to their considerable costs and possible adverse effects, thereby inviting alternative treatments such as ...
Niaona, Hu, Kim Lam, Soh, Salimah, Japar, Ting, Li   +3 more
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Adding Integrative Meditation with Ear Acupressure to Outpatient Treatment of Cocaine Addiction: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2013
Cocaine addiction continues to be a major public health problem in the United States. With no U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved pharmaceutical therapy, treatment often relies on psychosocial interventions. This pilot therapy development study attempts to examine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of adding breathing-based Integrative ...
Kevin W, Chen, Christine C, Berger, Devang, Gandhi, Eric, Weintraub, C W, Lejuez   +4 more
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The Effects of Ear Acupressure with Vaccaria Seeds on the Breastfeeding-related Factors after Cesarean Section: A Randomized, Single-blind Clinical Trial

Current Traditional Medicine
Introduction: Insufficient breast milk in the first few days after childbirth is a common problem among women after a Cesarean Section. This study aimed to assess the effects of ear acupressure with Vaccaria seeds on breastfeeding-related factors after a Cesarean Section.
Fatemeh Khorasanian, Masoumeh Simbar, Mehrzad Mehrabani, Malihe Nasiri, Hajar Vatankhah, Mohammad Farzadkia   +5 more
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Comparative Effectiveness of Ear and Body Acupressure for Postoperative Pain in Elderly Women Following Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Trial

Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine
Background: Knee arthroplasty or knee joint replacement is a common treatment method used to relieve pain caused by knee arthritis among the elderly. Postoperative pain control is a challenge in knee arthroplasty. Despite existing evidence supporting the
Fatemeh Ghanbari, Nahid Rejeh, Tahereh Bahrami, Hooman Yahyazadeh, Kiarash Saatchi   +4 more
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