Use of Acupuncture for the Treatment of Sports-Related Injuries in Athletes:
I am surprised how few studies there have actually been on sports related unjuries and acupuncture, since I see sports-related conditions so commonly in my clinic. This study has included case reports, which are kind of useless. But at least they tried to make some kind of assessment. Lee JW, Lee JH, Kim SY. Use…
Read MoreTranscutaneous cervical vagus nerve stimulation improves sensory performance in humans: a randomized controlled crossover pilot study
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38368486/ Jigo M, Carmel JB, Wang Q, Rodenkirch C. Transcutaneous cervical vagus nerve stimulation improves sensory performance in humans: a randomized controlled crossover pilot study. Sci Rep. 2024 Feb 17;14(1):3975. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-54026-8. PMID: 38368486; PMCID: PMC10874458. Abstract Accurate senses depend on high-fidelity encoding by sensory receptors and error-free processing in the brain. Progress has been…
Read MoreUse of Acupuncture for the Treatment of Sports-Related Injuries in Athletes: A Systematic Review of Case Reports
This systematic review examines the use of acupuncture in treating sports injuries in athletes, drawing from clinical case reports/series up to 21 August 2019. It identifies acupuncture as a beneficial, noninvasive method for managing various sports injuries and musculoskeletal disorders, highlighting its role in relieving short-term pain and aiding recovery. Despite the potential shown, the…
Read MoreWhen Cancer Should Not Be Called Cancer. Prostate Cancer
Renaming the lowest-risk prostate cancer would cut down on overly aggressive treatment, some doctors say First, Do No Harm. This is often a difficult concept for patients to understand. The drumbeat is always for more and more testing, and earlier and earlier diagnosis. The fact remains, however, that too much information can be as…
Read MoreWho Wants To Live Forever
This article has some of the latest longevity developments for those interested. I wanted to highlight this section on Alzheimer’s research and the role of amyloid. We’ve discussed this before in the blog , and the huge controversy about the approval of the drug Aduhelm in newsletters. This article discusses a new drug that targets…
Read MoreNewsletter November 2023, Long Covid Brain Fog, Ladies, Are you fatigued?
Please click here for the latest! Long Covid. It’s in your gut and vagus! Obesity and the Vagus Nerve Iron Deficiency Anemia and how it’s underdiagnosed Transcutaneus Auricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation and How it Works and How it Helps
Read MoreNewsletter August 2023, Can Humans Live to 150 years? Measuring Longevity
Find out the latest here. Please click on the above link to find out about the topics below and my YouTube channel. In this newsletter we discuss seeking healthspan, Washington Post Article by MD on Chronic Pain A Stanford professor steps down because of Alzheimer’s research scandal. Can we live to 150?
Read MoreIntegrative care: acupuncture neuromodulation therapy for diabetes and heart failure
Acupuncture is suggested as a potential adjunct treatment, particularly for its effects on the sympathetic nervous system and nitric oxide signaling, offering new avenues for addressing these interconnected diseases. The relationship between heart failure and diabetes is complex and two-way, with diabetes increasing heart failure risk due to insulin resistance, inflammation, and metabolic issues, leading…
Read MoreAcupuncture for benign prostatic hyperplasia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
I haven’t covered acupuncture and prostate health too much on my blog, but I seem to be seeing it more in the clinic. This review is positive. his systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of acupuncture on benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) through analysis of eight randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving 661 men. Short-term benefits…
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