The urine-based pregnancy tests done in a provider's office is similar to the one that's done at home and is based on the same principle, hCG levels, Helgeson said. She explained that a blood test for pregnancy, known as the beta hCG test, trumps a urine test because it is a more sensitive indicator of hCG.
Our members are trained well enough in Western medicine to be aware of the special issues which arise from treating diabetic patients. As to the effectiveness of treatment, acupuncture treatment, as you may know, is now recommended by NICE for low back pain itself. The evidence for the treatment of sciatica with acupuncture is not quite so good. We were recently asked this question, and we replied:
Benefits of Acupuncture. Acupuncture for the treatment of sweating is appealing to some patients as a non-surgical alternative. The benefits of acupuncture include: 1  Relatively quick and painless procedure. 2  Effective for pain and stress relief. 3  Few side effects or complications. 4  May relieve symptoms of excess sweating.he procedure has been used with some success as an alternative treatment for patients with mild hyperhidrosis. Acupuncture for profuse sweating may help to balance over-stimulated nerves and prevent excessive signaling for sweat production.