I am currently treating several people suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis with a combination of electroacupuncture, herbs, and diet. Their pain and swelling have been reduced. Acupuncture releases tight, spasmed, shortened muscles to a more relaxed state. It stimulates the release of natural pain-fighting endorphins and prompts the body to heal. Brain magnetic resonance imaging shows that deep needling of acupuncture points deactivates the part of the brain that deals with our perception of pain.
A double-blind controlled pilot study by Lai-Shan Tam and a team of researchers tested the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (see Complementary Alternative Medicine 7: 35).
The study found that both electroacupuncture and traditional Chinese acupuncture may serve as a valuable adjunct to drug therapy by reducing the number of tender joints in patients with refractory rheumatoid arthritis, as compare to sham acupuncture.
Acupuncture treatments, along with diet changes and herbs, can be beneficial for those suffering from this painful condition.
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