For women with PCOS, acupuncture and exercise may bring relief, reduce risks
Monday, June 29, 2009 - 05:21
in Health & Medicine
Exercise and electro-acupuncture treatments can reduce sympathetic nerve activity in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), according to a new study. The finding is important because women with PCOS often have elevated sympathetic nerve activity, which plays a role in hyperinsulinemia, insulin resistance, obesity and cardiovascular disease