Sympathoinhibitory Acupuncture for Hypertension interacts positively with anti-inflammatory EA alleviating blood pressure in hypertension
We’ve discussed mechanisms of highblood pressure treatment here, but this article introduces the role of anti-inflammation as a mechanism also. Fu LW, Gong YD, Nguyen AT, Guo ZL, Tjen-A-Looi SC, Malik S. Sympathoinhibitory electroacupuncture (EA) interacts positively with anti-inflammatory EA alleviating blood pressure in hypertensive ratshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10262041/. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2023 May 30;10:1140255. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1140255….
Read MoreElectroacupuncture for High Blood Pressure
This article looks at an array of devices being studied to lower blood pressure. They cite an electroacupuncture device that can be used at home that is under study. We’ll see about that, but acupuncture and electroacupuncture do seem to help@ We’ve discussed acupuncture and high blood pressure here and here. Tolu-Akinnawo O, Ray DN,…
Read MoreAnti-Aging Skin Topical Treatment That Really Work In Clinical Studies
I went on a deep dive into anti-aging skin care because of a patient with gorgeous skin (not a young person!) and she attributed it to Tretinoin. I had tried tretinoin over the years but it was too irritating for my skin, no surprise since I’ve always had a hard time with any sort of…
Read MoreResistance training fights aging in skin reducing inflammation and boosting matrix
This is a fantastic study that looks at the importance of resistance training in addition to aerobic activity to help with antiaging of the skin. More resources for aging skin here and hereAnti-Aging Skin Oral Supplements. Nishikori S, Yasuda J, Murata K, Takegaki J, Harada Y, Shirai Y, Fujita S. Resistance training rejuvenates aging…
Read MoreSunblock and Skin Aging A Randomized Trial
As one of the most valuable examples of the principle of avoidance being powerful, this study showed that applying sunblock daily (NOT as needed) stopped the skin from aging AT ALL over a period of 4.5 years. That’s good enough for me. The sunblock that I recommend is Roche Posay because it has bemotrizanole, a…
Read MoreAnti-Aging Skin Oral Supplements
You can click through to watch the video or scroll down for the transcript and references. Defy skin aging! #skinwrinkles #skincare #longevity #antiaging #dermatology #supplement It’s never too late to improve your skin! Dr. Brad Stanfield, a data-driven dermatologist, recommends these three supplements based on the latest research. Dr. Brad Stanfield’s video here Learn health…
Read MoreHow to get the most boost of your mood from exercise
Getting the most from your workout from the NYTimes. Of all the anti-aging tricks, exercise is the most important of all of them!! So anything to help you to exercise is worthwhile. We’ve discussed exercise and aging here and moderate exercise benefits here and exercise and immune here. We’ve all encountered that person who comes…
Read MoreFall 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…
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