Fall in Love With the Process, Not the Outcome
Though we so often are told to write down our goals, even SMART (specific, measurable, attainable relevant, time bound) goals can be counterproductive and in this article by Brad Stulberg , he lays out why. As he puts it, “break down your goals and concentrate on the process, the results will speak for themselves.) And…
Read MoreSAR/RCMI PolyU Conference Summary, Hong Kong, May 23-26, 2024
SAR/RCMI PolyU Conference Summary, Hong Kong, May 23-26, 2024 We asked the conference organizers, as well as acupuncture practitioners and researcher attendees from around the world, to share their key takeaways from the recent conference in Hong Kong. Below is an introduction from the conference organizers, as well as a few excerpts from replies…
Read MoreSlow Breathing and Anxiety: 2024 EEG Study
This Article may be a bit of “No Duh” since we’ve all heard about breathing exercises to calm down forever. But since this is a quick, easily available modality, we can’t emphasize enough how important this can be. I have a more detailed summary of the article below after the abstract. It’s a bit confusing…
Read MoreAcupuncture influences multiple diseases by regulating gut microbiota
Xu H, Luo Y, Li Q, Zhu H. Acupuncture influences multiple diseases by regulating gut microbiota. Front Cell Infect Microbiol. 2024 Jul 8;14:1371543. doi: 10.3389/fcimb.2024.1371543. PMID: 39040602; PMCID: PMC11260648. Regulation of Gut Microbiota Composition: Acupuncture can balance the abundance and composition of gut microbiota, adjusting the ratio of beneficial bacteria to pathogenic bacteria. This regulation…
Read MoreAnalysis of taVNS effects on autonomic and central nervous systems in healthy young adults based on HRV, EEG parameters
As readers know, I’ve been using TAVNS, transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation, (vagal stimulation of the ear) in the clinic for years, looking at its effects in conjunction with acupuncture as a function of HRV. Some of the discussion here, here and here. In the clinic the vast majority of patients enjoy the TAVNS. In this…
Read MoreSociety For Acupuncture Research Hong Kong
These were my impressions from the SAR conference in May, in Hong Kong. I was asked to submit what I liked for the SAR Newsletter. Where can we even start with impressions from the superlative conference in Hong Kong, the collaboration between SAR and RCMI Poly U? The conference’s theme was engaging Chinese medicine in…
Read MoreAlzheimer Research’s Lost Opportunity and Time
Article in NYTimes, what I’ve been harping about for years. it is a travesty when a theory takes over ( amyloid protein) and starves all other approaches of funds! It’s not a “oh well they were trying their best” or “whoopsie!” Not a victimless crime! When it turns out that the original research going…
Read MoreMeat Alternatives Good For Your Heart?
I was happy to see this article! I know that many worry about the downsides of fake meat, that they are an ultraprocessed food, but I find them to be a fantastic alternative for spagetti, for a quick sandwich, or outdoor barbecue. I applaud the movement that urges people to cut back on meat even…
Read MoreWhy Southern Europeans Will Be the Longest Lived
I’ve copied some of this article from the Economist. It’s behind a paywall. Growing old together Why southern Europeans will soon be the longest-lived people in the world Diet and exercise, but also urban design and social life As patients and readers may know, I lived in Barcelona for three years when my children were…
Read MoreMetformin and anti-aging: a review
Metformin is already being taken by longevity hackers in the hopes that it will prolong their lives. It remains to be seen and luckily there is a large trial underway to determine if it will help. Metformin does interfere with your body’s adapatation to physical activity. In other words, it interferes with the hormesis of…
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