Life Span by David Sinclair A science-based review of the world’s best-selling book on aging,
I’m copying a rebuttal in full from 2023 to the ambitious claims laid out by David Sinclair in the TEDx talk below, and in his book “Life Span”. I’ve covered Sinclair on the blog here, and how his ideas correspond to the importance of the concept of hormesis here and here. I also discuss his…
Read MoreEffects of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation at left cymba concha on experimental pain, parasympathetic activity
True prevention. In my book I highlight two studies in animals where acupuncture prevented an increase in stress response after startling the animal. This, to me, shows the power of prevention using acupuncture. It stabilized your stress response to that you don’t spin out. This is of utmost importance in understanding how acupuncture is so helpful…
Read Morebeneficial effects of honeybee-venom serum on facial wrinkles in humans
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4598227/ The wrinkle depth decreased 10%. I have no idea if that would be discernible. The subjects in the study were convinced it helped. Han SM, Hong IP, Woo SO, Chun SN, Park KK, Nicholls YM, Pak SC. The beneficial effects of honeybee-venom serum on facial wrinkles in humans. Clin Interv Aging. 2015 Oct 1;10:1587-92….
Read MoreStatins Neuromuscular Adverse Effects
Attardo S, Musumeci O, Velardo D, Toscano A. Statins Neuromuscular Adverse Effects. Int J Mol Sci. 2022 Jul 28;23(15):8364. doi: 10.3390/ijms23158364. PMID: 35955495; PMCID: PMC9369175. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9369175/ Attardo S, Musumeci O, Velardo D, Toscano A. Statins Neuromuscular Adverse Effects. Int J Mol Sci. 2022 Jul 28;23(15):8364. doi: 10.3390/ijms23158364. PMID: 35955495; PMCID: PMC9369175. Statins are drugs widely…
Read MoreAcupuncture for primary insomnia: Effectiveness, safety, mechanisms and recommendations for clinical practice.
Primary insomnia (PI) is a growing concern, with cognitive-behavioral therapy as the first-line treatment, though accessibility and cost are issues. Hypnotics have risks and limited long-term effectiveness. Acupuncture is a potential treatment, showing improvements in subjective sleep quality, cognitive function, and emotional symptoms in clinical trials. It also enhances objective sleep measures and may restore…
Read MoreThe Anti-inflammatory baking soda effect is mediated by the splenic nerve
This DIY health hack was totally inknown to me, and I try to keep up with these sorts of low cost, safe solutions. Oral sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), baking soda, shows promise in treating inflammatory disorders by stimulating the inflammatory reflex (IR). Its mechanisms remain unclear. In a rat study, NaHCO3 increased anti-inflammatory markers and decreased…
Read MoreElectroacupuncture Exerts Analgesic Effects on Chronic Pain by Restoring Hyperactivity via Cannabinoid Type 1 Receptors in the Anterior Cingulate Cortex in Chronic Inflammatory
We know that acupuncture activates endorphins which help decrease pain, and that it also stimulates the vagus nerve from the periphery to the brainstem signalling the vagus. But this mechanism outlined in this study highlights the role of the brain on chronic pain in a specific brain regions with specific endocannabinoids. Point used was Stomach…
Read MoreEffect of “needle sensation” and the real-time changes in autonomic nervous system activity during acupuncture analgesia
Acupuncture analgesia (AA) is commonly used, with the autonomic nervous system (ANS) playing a crucial role in its mechanism. A study assessed real-time Autonomic Nervous System changes during Acupuncture analgesia in a human pain model. Participants were randomized into model, sham acupuncture, and acupuncture groups. Acupuncture significantly reduced pain compared to the model group, with…
Read MoreHow Biohackers Are Trying to Upgrade Their Brains and Bodies
The article explores the growing trend of biohacking, where individuals use technology and science to enhance various aspects of their bodies and minds. Biohackers are experimenting with methods ranging from implanting electronic devices in their bodies to optimizing their diets and exercise routines. We’ve talked about it here. and here My focus in my practice,…
Read MoreThe autonomic nervous system: A potential link to the efficacy of acupuncture
In Frontiers of Neuroscience, this article takes on the ever more evident effect that acupuncture has on the autonomic nervous system, another way to think about it is the fast aspect of your stress response. They review the studies from the last 20 years, supporting the fact that acupuncture alleviates the autonomic dysfunction associaated with…
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