Dopamine mediates vagal modulation of the immune system by electroacupuncture
Dopamine modulates vagal activity of the immune system by electroacupuncture. We’ve discussed this before on the blog, and I also go into detail on this in my book, Radical Resilience. I met Luis Ulloa at a Society for Acupuncture Research 2 years ago May, and I must say, he was one of the most friendly,…
Read MoreRecent advances in acupuncture for pain relief
Niruthisard S, Ma Q, Napadow V. Recent advances in acupuncture for pain relief. Pain Rep. 2024 Sep 13;9(5):e1188. doi: 10.1097/PR9.0000000000001188. PMID: 39285954; PMCID: PMC11404884. With the heterogeneity of supportive evidence, acupuncture’s low-risk profile under standardized techniques and potential cost-effectiveness suggest consideration as a neuromodulation/practical nonpharmacological management of pain therapy.Supplemental Digital Content is Available in…
Read MoreRoizen on Foods for Long Life
7 Foods to live longer. Think MASCCOT!! Mushrooms have ergothioneine, dubbed a “longevity vitamin” because of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. A 2020 study by researchers from Lund University in Sweden linked ergothioneine to a lower risk for coronary-artery disease and cardiometabolic disease for the same reasons. I love the idea of a mushroom, lettuce…
Read MoreOmega 3s and Aging, from Rhonda Patrick
This is a recent post from Rhonda Patrick on the importance of getting enough Omega 3 Fatty Acids. Omega 3 fatty acids help to decrease inflammation which can be linked to aging in general. Why? If you look at the graphic below it gives clues, but according to the science and to Patrick in general…
Read MoreDavid Sinclair Longevity Guru’s Failed Businesses
The article is worth a read if you’re interested and ends in this quote. “Sinclair said he believes that his companies will someday produce life-changing medicines. “Developing medicines that safely and effectively target aging,” he said, “is a difficult endeavor that has turned out to take longer than I expected.” I cited some of the…
Read MoreEffect of Electroacupuncture on HRV, heart rate variability in post-on-call trainees
This article is interesting to me for a few reasons. 1 It’s my previous profession, Anesthesiology! 2. I’ve been increasingly interested in sleep and sleep quality 3. HRV, in this study, was not changed by electroacupuncture according to their study design. I’ve looked at HRV and acupuncture for years. Low HJ, Cheah OK, Ng BH,…
Read MoreRapamycin for Anti-Aging: the latest science
From National Geographic: Rapamycin (red) inhibits a protein complex called mTORC1 (mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1, blue). It is mainly used to prevent rejection in organ transplantation, but some people are taking the drug for possible anti-aging benefits. So far, those benefits have not been proven in humans. (I wrote about MTOR in my…
Read MoreHow To Get Your Best Exercise
9 Key Takeaways on Exercise and Health Exercise Recommendations: Adults should aim for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity weekly, plus two days of muscle-strengthening exercises. Adjust these based on personal fitness goals and capabilities. Flexibility in Exercise: Physical activity doesn’t need to be gym-focused. Everyday activities like…
Read MoreSeasonal Affective Disorder: 6 tips on fixing It
Seasonal Depression, or SAD Seasonal Affective Disorder affects 5% of the population and for that population lasts 40% of the year (!!) This report from NPR talks about it. Location — and especially latitude — plays an important role. SAD is more common in people living far from the equator, which is why its…
Read MoreTAVNS and Chronic Knee Pain
We’ve discussed TAVNS or ear stimulation to increase vagal activity, here, here and here. This study is fascinating because it’s dealing with a condition that is “fixed”, ie, thought to be due to change in cartilage, and bone. Other pain types where is has been used, such as migraine are more episodic, multifactorial. Safety and…
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