Cheek Acupuncture Surprisingly Affects Brain Oscillations Chronic Pain
I've not used cheek acupuncture in the clinic, but this is certainly an interesting finding. When I DO use it, it's in conjunction with cosmetic...
Effects of easy single-point acupuncture (HT7) in the prevention of test anxiety: Results of a RCT
This small randomized pilot study tested whether acupuncture at Heart 7 (HT7), a wrist point traditionally used for anxiety, could reduce stress during a standardized...
Acupuncture for the Chronic Migraine Patient: Cost Utility Analysis
Could acupuncture save money while preventing migraines? This Canadian study modeled its lifetime costs and benefits for adults with episodic migraine, comparing acupuncture with preventive...
Dangers of Spinal Implants. False Hope and a Cautionary Tale
The cautionary tale of spinal implants for pain. As readers of my book, Radical Resilience know, I used the sad story of a pro Baseball...
Acupuncture influences multiple diseases by regulating gut microbiota
Xu H, Luo Y, Li Q, Zhu H. Acupuncture influences multiple diseases by regulating gut microbiota. Front Cell Infect Microbiol. 2024 Jul 8;14:1371543. doi: 10.3389/fcimb.2024.1371543....
Hormesis: It Can Combat Aging and Let You Live Well
Today, we’re delving into a concept that is key to better understanding of health and aging. It’s called hormesis. A process key to staying healthy...
Bee venom acupuncture therapy ameliorates neuroinflammatory alterations in a pilocarpine-induced epilepticus model.
San Francisco Sity Sights. Nob Hill I’m drawn to these studies using Bee venom. Somehow it makes sense to me that by using bee venom...
Alzheimer Drug Aduhelm
The drug Aduhelm, recently approved to treat Alzheimer’s disease is controversial for good reason. I’ve linked to several comprehensive articles below. The controversy comes down...