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Electroacupuncture reduces fibromyalgia pain by downregulating the TRPV1-pERK signalling pathway in the mouse brain

Acupuncture research

This is another link in the logic of some of the "cross talk" that occurs when using acupuncture for pain conditions.  TRPV1  is seen with moxa also. Electroacupuncture reduces fibromyalgia pain by downregulating the TRPV1-pERK signalling pathway in the mouse brain Hsu HC, Hsieh CL, Lee KT, Lin ... Read More about Electroacupuncture reduces fibromyalgia pain by downregulating the TRPV1-pERK signalling pathway in the mouse brain

Trans-auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation in the Treatment of Recovered Patients Affected by Eating and Feeding Disorders and Their Comorbidities

Autonomic Nervous System· Fitness and Health· Heart Rate Variability

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32890361/ TAVNS for eating disorders and HRV dnb_vol32_noSuppl 1_42 Trans-auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation in the Treatment of Recovered Patients Affected by Eating and Feeding Disorders and Their Comorbidities Melis Y, Apicella E, Macario M, Dozio E, ... Read More about Trans-auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation in the Treatment of Recovered Patients Affected by Eating and Feeding Disorders and Their Comorbidities

Stents and Bypass Surgery No Better Than Medication in Even Severe Cardiovascular Disease

First Do No Harm: Risks· Follow the Money

“Based on our results, we recommend that all patients take medications proven to reduce risk of heart attack, be physically active, eat a healthy diet and quit smoking,” Maron said. “Patients without angina will not see an improvement( with stents or bypass surgery), but those with angina of any ... Read More about Stents and Bypass Surgery No Better Than Medication in Even Severe Cardiovascular Disease

Frequency-Dependent Effects of Exhalatory-Gated Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Cardiac Autonomic Regulation in Hypertension

Autonomic Nervous System· Benefits· Heart Rate Variability· Neuromodulation

I've used TAVNS (ear stimulation on the auricular branch of the vagus nerve)in the clinic using different frequencies and haven't noticed a particular difference, but there are so many variabilities in the clinic that I might not have been able to capture it. Frequency-Dependent Effects of ... Read More about Frequency-Dependent Effects of Exhalatory-Gated Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Cardiac Autonomic Regulation in Hypertension