Effect of electroacupuncture on SIRT1/NF-κB signaling pathway in adipose tissue of obese rats
This is a key article. Because Chinese Medicine has had longevity as part of its charter forever, this may be a piece of evidence that shows the science behind why this might be true. A brief description of the science behind Sirtuin1 follows in this abstract. There’s a caveat at the end of the wikipedia…
Read MoreBenefits of a Plant Based Diet: The Protein Factor
We’ve discussed how much protein we need in our diet. For those of us who try to be vegetarian/pescetarian/flexitarian, how do we get enough protein? This article says how. It’d be great if a burger-a-day diet was healthy. Don’t get me wrong—it’s not the worst. You’ve got protein in there and hopefully some veggies on…
Read MoreDo Some Surgical Implants Do More Harm Than Good. New Yorker
I’m still working on my shelter-in-place project called “Deep Toughness: the cutting edge science behind ancient practice and modern health hacks” (still working on the title). The list of implants that carry well-documented dangers goes on. In 2004, there was a recall, affecting ninety-six thousand people, of two types of cardiac stent, for design flaws…
Read MoreReduced tactile acuity in chronic low back pain is linked with structural neuroplasticity in primary somatosensory cortex and is modulated by acupuncture therapy
This new article by friend of blog Vitaly Napadow shows improved tactile acuity after treatment with acupuncture for Low Back Pain. This is significant because “Previous neuroimaging studies have shown that other chronic pain disorders also demonstrate altered brain structure in S1, as well as other pain-related brain areas (As-Sanie et al., 2012, Kong et al.,…
Read MoreMetformin for Anti Aging
There has been buzz about Metformin as a possible tool to deter aging. On principle I’m opposed to these specific, medication related strategies because I think they can be dangerous, or at least have side effects that are unwanted. The reason I’m posting this, is that it has the details on how it’s supposed to…
Read MoreInflammation: From Depression to Dementia Inflammation is the New Frontier
Another “welcome to my world” article about how inflammation is related to mental conditions from depression to dementia. “The barrier between mind and body, for so long a dogmatic conviction, appears to be crumbling.” Of course, that is the relationship between mind and body has been a pillar of Chinese Medicine for Millennia. My own…
Read MoreTesting In California
Our testing is ramping up fast! This is one of the main determinants of when we can reopen. We’re 3/4 of the way there.
Read MoreHospitalizations and ICU visits Bay Area and California as of 5.7.2020
Bay Area is looking good. I hope that we can loosen restrictions sooner rather than later! California as a whole is not as good. Flat, at least, and not going up. But not sure how you can justify opening quickly.
Read MoreSpectral Analysis of Heart Rate Variability During Trigger-Point Acupuncture of Various Muscles
This group saw an increase in parasympathetic activity during trigger point acupuncture. This is probably a nonspecific effect of needling, but of significance nonetheless!! Spectral Analysis of Heart Rate Variability During Trigger-Point Acupuncture of Various Muscles Yoji Kitagawa Published Online: 27 Apr 2020 https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2020.1414 Tools Share Abstract Objective: The aim of this research was to…
Read MoreComplexity and Aging
As readers know, I’m focused on Heart Rate Variability in the clinic. It is a perfect example of the complexity this author is talking about. Within bounds, more variability in heart rate is healthier and and leads to more resilience. I wonder about this quite a bit, whether people’s habits get more routine with age. …
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