Auricular Acupressure in Patients with Hypertension and Insomnia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Zhi-Hui ZhaoYi ZhouWei-Hong LiZhao-Hui TangTing-Wei Xianull Han-Li

Published in: Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (2020)

The results demonstrated a favorable effect of auricular acupressure to reduce blood pressure and improve sleep in patients with hypertension and insomnia. Further studies to better understand the acupoints and intervention times of auricular acupressure are warranted.

Keyphrases

blood pressure
sleep quality
hypertensive patients
heart rate
randomized controlled trial
physical activity
depressive symptoms
blood glucose
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
insulin resistance