Articles

Here we publish articles, posters and short news items about our field. The professional pieces are written for patients and GPs or other healthcare providers.

• October 2026 · ArticleAcupuncture for back, neck, shoulder and joint pain: what does the research say?Jorg Nienhaus. An overview of the key research on acupuncture for musculoskeletal complaints, including its limits.
• October 2026 · ArticleShiatsu: what does the research say?Saskia ten Brinke. What clients notice from shiatsu, what research shows, and where shiatsu is a recognised profession.
• October 2026 · Review articleBerberine: a review of the evidence and a practical approach for cardiometabolic disordersJorg Nienhaus. What research shows about berberine in type 2 diabetes, cholesterol and lipid metabolism, with a practical approach for general practice. With a podcast and a poster for the Dutch TCM Congress 2026.