In 2017, the Acupuncture Evidence Project was published discussing the use of acupuncture in the management of the symptoms of 46 conditions (McDonald & Janz, 2017). Robert commonly assists in the management of a large variety of these symptoms in his Essendon practice alongside his colleagues.
These symptoms vary from digestive symptoms to pain management. If you would like to know if acupuncture or another modality may be suitable for you, please feel free to contact Robert directly.
If you are interested in making an appointment with Robert or would like to know if acupuncture may be of benefit to you, please feel free to contact Robert at the clinic on 03 9337 8572 or send him an email at robert@essendonnaturalhealth.com.au
References & Further reading
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Chan, Y.Y., Lo, W.Y., Yang, S.N., Chen, Y.H., Lin, J.G. (2015). The benefit of combined acupuncture and antidepressant medication for depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Affect Disord. 2015 May 1;176:106-17. 89.
Feng, S., Han, M., Fan, Y., Yang, G., Liao, Z., Liao, W., et al. (2015). Acupuncture for the treatment of allergic rhinitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Rhinol Allergy. 2015 Jan-Feb;29(1):57-62.
Franco, J.V.A., Turk, T., Jung, J., Xiao, Y., Iakhno, S., Garrote, V. & Vietto, V. (2018). Non-pharmacological interventions for treating chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 5. Art. No.: CD012551. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD012551.pub3
Genc, F., Tan, M. (2014). The effect of acupressure application on chemotherapy-induced nausea, vomiting, and anxiety in patients with breast cancer.” Palliat Support Care. 2014 Apr 30:1-10.
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