Clinical Data: TAVNS Transcutaneous Auricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Hypertension improves HRV
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″] [et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] TAVNS for Hypertension best at 100HZ This blog post discussed a new study by (friend of blog) Vitaly Napadow, that 100Hz stimulation to the cymba concha was better than other frequencies in lowering blood pressure. They did not look at HRV. Here is some data from a…
Read MoreAnalysis of Top 47 Diets
I found a link to this complilation of 47 diets from Peter Attia’s blog. He has a podcast and blog and is devoted to “cutting edge” research on longevity and health. But one facet of his thinking that I like the most, is his hard eyed view of medical studies and he ruthlessly takes them…
Read MoreThe VA is Adopting Tai Chi, Acupuncture as Sustainable Strategies for Health
Veterans Administration Using Acupuncture and Tai Chi to help returning soldiers This is a fantastic article about how the VA is seeing real benefits from adopting more holistic approaches to healthcare. Using Acupuncture to Help With Pain “It’s to help people re-engage with that purpose or meaning that maybe they lost,” Dr. Halmai explains….
Read MoreReview of Laser Acupuncture: Full free Text
Nice review of physiology and research underlying laser acupuncture. I’ve kept away from it since I worry about potential dangers. I still don’t feel comfortable using it, I tend to be old school and a late adopter in many ways. [maxbutton id=”2″ ] Med Acupunct. 2019 Jun 1;31(3):164-168. doi: 10.1089/acu.2019.1343. Epub 2019 Jun 17. Laser…
Read MoreEffects of Noninvasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Fatigue and Immune Response in Patients With Primary Sjogren’s Symdrome
Photo is a representation of what the device looks like. (No video, just photo.) This article does not include HRV as a biomarker, but I’m interested in immune function and acupuncture/TAVNS, so though I’d link to this. I also try to keep track of proprietary devices for TVNS, (transcutaneous vagal nerve stimultioan). Neuromodulation. 2019 Jul;22(5):580-585….
Read MoreAcupuncture's Effects on Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular System: A Review
This is the abstract from a chapter in a book that I bought online. I would love to link to the whole thing for you, but I’m sure that would be against all kinds of copyrights etc… I spoke with Longhurst years ago at a conference where I presented a poster. He insisted that electroacupuncture…
Read MoreGV20 Acupuncture Point Can Be Used for Infertility and Conception
This study postulates the G 20, an acupuncture point on the top of the head, activates the HPA, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, and causes improved mood and well being leading to increased fertility. I will try to get the full transcript. I’ve been aware of the effect of Sishencong’s (Four Intelligences) on autonomic activity, but not G20….
Read MoreHeart rate variability: Can it serve as a marker of mental health resilience?
This article looks at HRV and how it relates to subjects’ reactions to “stressful laboratory tasks” (sounds dicey!). Subjects with higher vagal activity ( ie higher HRV) before and during the challenges,had improved resilience to tasks and lower markers of stress. This could be a companion piece to this other study which advocates for HRV…
Read MoreEffect Of Moxibustion on HRV depends on Temperature
This article shows that after a threshold temperature on the forearm, there is more complexity in local blood flow, but also on HRV. I’m not sure how to use this information exactly. Moxibustion is not a modality that’s easy for me to use in the clinic. But I like the fact that they looked at…
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