Acupuncture Research
Structure
Density
Rigidity
Evidence
We would like to share with you our personal view, beliefs and approach about the research that is presented on these pages.
We both value the research of modern science and the many developments that have been discovered.
We also value the depth of wisdom and knowledge of traditional and classical five element acupuncture, which integrates the many aspects of body and mind.
We acknowledge the information gained from research, and we endevaour to use it where appropriate when meeting the needs of an individual who is suffering in health.
We hope later to share more information on the five elements of acupuncture.
Classical Acupuncture
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided in this site is accurate. It is not the intention to mislead or misinform anyone.
This was originally defined as the 'conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients. The practice of evidence based medicine means integrating individual clinical expertise with the best available external clinical evidence from systematic research.'
This was later revised to 'evidence-
In essence EBM simply means three things
1. that we have to keep up to date with the latest acupuncture research.
2. Takes into account a persons feelings and opinions and
3. We use our clinical acumen as to what is probably the best acupuncture to help, sometimes this will be WMA sometimes traditional or classical five element acupuncture and sometimes a combination of both.
Evidence Based Medicine (EBM)