Control Your Stress With Acupuncture to Rest, Restore and Live Long: Video
topic of stress and why controlling it is crucial for your well-being and how to do that. Click on my photo for a brief videoGreetings! And welcome to my channel and blog! Where ancient medicine is made modern. Today we’ll dive into the topic of stress and why controlling it is crucial for your well-being…
Read More5 Ways Acupuncture Can Help You Live a Longer, Stronger and Happier Life
Please click here or on my photo for a brief video on how Acupuncture can improve your health, life span and mood! Welcome to my website and blog where ancient medicine is made modern. In this brief blog post I will outline 5 ways that acupuncture can help you live a stronger, longer and happier…
Read MoreCalm Your Anxiety and Live Your Best Life with Acupuncture
Acupuncture works with your body so that you feel better and live longer naturally. When I first opened my practice in 1998, one of my first patients was a young mother with anxiety and panic attacks when driving, especially when crossing bridges. Her heart would beat rapidly, she’d get sick to her stomach, and have to…
Read MoreElectroacupuncture Autophagy via PI3K/AKT/mTOR Signaling: Constipation in Animals
Acupuncture has been shown to activate sirtuins and MTOR. In this article they were able to look at this upregulation in the colon. The transit time increased in rats as well as the weight and water content of stool in rats with constipation. We’ve discussed mTOR and acupuncture here. and here Wang, L., Chen, Y.,…
Read MoreCosmetic Acupuncture
Acupuncture for cosmetic use: a systematic review of prospective studies I provide facial rejuvenation in the clinic. I have patients who have been coming for years and swear that it has helped slow the aging of their faces. Shin B, Lim K. Acupuncture for cosmetic use: a systematic review of prospective studies. J Cosmet Med 2018;2:76-84. https://doi.org/10.25056/JCM.2018.2.2.76…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s : Tragedy of Alzheimer Fraud Research
I’ve touched on this controversy and tragedy in the world of Alzheimer’s research, here here here and in my book, Radical Resilience. This editorial is from the NY Times from a scientist who helped uncover the faulty science. He’s also the author of a new book. The comment section is particularly interesting. Many thoughtful comments,…
Read MoreAdventures In Anti-Aging. Extreme or Visionary? Bryan Johnson YouTube Video
Can we really turn back the clock on aging? He claims he’s slowed aging by 25%—but is Bryan Johnson a visionary or just another biohacking gazillionaire? In this episode, I break down 15 aspects of his radical anti-aging experiment and Blue Print Protocol. I include the shocking reason he ditched a popular longevity drug(linked to…
Read MoreHuberman: Electroacupuncture for Pain and Inflammation, Mechanisms
The results are in, acupuncture relieves pain. Andrew Huberman lays out the truth and mechanisms. He also reveals ways to improve brain health and acute injuries. Transcript below! This study and similar are discussed. A friend took a trekking vacation in the sky high peaks Maccu Piccu last year. Coming back down the mountain, she…
Read MoreHuberman: Acupuncture for Pain and Immune System: YouTube video with Rick Rubin
Discover the surprising science behind acupuncture and why skeptics may be missing the bigger picture. Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman and music legend Rick Rubin reveal how outdated beliefs and the “nocebo effect” keep people from experiencing its real, evidence-backed benefits.. Transcript
Read MoreElectroacupuncture Antiinflammatory Action, Dopamine and cytokines
This study (not new) confirms the mechanism of electroacupuncture as an anti-inflammatory intervention. The mechanism is dopamine stimulated reduction in inflammatory cytokines. Ulloa L. Electroacupuncture activates neurons to switch off inflammation. Nature. 2021 Oct;598(7882):573-574. doi: 10.1038/d41586-021-02714-0. PMID: 34646023; PMCID: PMC9628694. Abstract Previous anti-inflammatory strategies against sepsis, a leading cause of death in hospitals, had limited…
Read MoreBright light Days, No light Nights leads to Longer Life
From NPR I’ve been much more careful about light at night. I now wear a sleep mask and it has increased my deep sleep by 42%. YouTube on it here. Huberman has advocated getting light first thing in the morning for years. But in the write up below, they emphasize the enormous difference between…
Read MoreIncreasing Incidence of Colon Cancer in Young People and What to do about it.
Steps to Lower Your Risk of Colon Cancer Colon cancer is rising among young adults, even those with healthy lifestyles. While some factors are beyond control, experts suggest several actionable steps to reduce risk: 1. Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle Diet: Limit ultra-processed foods, processed meats, and sugary beverages. Adopt a Mediterranean diet. Instead, focus…
Read MoreBryan Johnson: Don’t Die. The Man Who Wants to Live Forever
In the Netflix documentary “Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever,” tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson employs a comprehensive and costly regimen to combat aging and extend his lifespan. His approach, known as “Project Blueprint,” encompasses various strategies: Extensive Supplement Intake: Johnson consumes over 100 pills daily, including 91 supplements each morning, aimed at…
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