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 acupuncture, strangely enough. Acupuncture for chronic pain here. Cheek acupuncture may relieve chronic pain while changing patterns of brain activity. Researchers recorded electrical brain signals in 37 people before, during,…
Read MoreEffects of easy single-point acupuncture (HT7) in the prevention of test anxiety: Results of a RCT
Effects of 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 laboratory challenge. Twenty-five men received either acupuncture at both wrists or sham laser treatment. Researchers…
Read MoreAcupuncture 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 medication and no active treatment. We’ve looked at acupuncture for migraine often, here, here and here. Researchers used effectiveness estimates from a Cochrane review and Canadian migraine cost data. Benefits…
Read MoreDangers 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 player, Bodie, who had catastrophic results with a spinal stimulator for back pain which almost cost him his life. Again, we don’t want to throw out traditional medical solutions, but…
Read MoreAcupuncture 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. PMID: 39040602; PMCID: PMC11260648. Regulation of Gut Microbiota Composition: Acupuncture can balance the abundance and composition of gut microbiota, adjusting the ratio of beneficial bacteria to pathogenic bacteria. This regulation…
Read MoreHormesis: 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 and resilient for a long life. Please click on my photo for a brief video on this topic, And please get in touch on the contact form! Hormesis is like…
Read MoreBee venom acupuncture therapy ameliorates neuroinflammatory alterations in a pilocarpine-induced epilepticus model.
I’m drawn to these studies using Bee venom. Somehow it makes sense to me that by using bee venom you enhance the effect of acupuncture by giving a toxin that we evolved with over the millenia. There is anecdotal success using bee stings for autoimmune conditions, which, again, makes some sense to me, in that…
Read MoreAlzheimer 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 to a a few points. Is is clinically effective? It is hard to tell. At one of the phases of the trial, the data didn’t look good. Then when the…
Read MoreAnatomical and clinical implications of vagal modulation of the spleen.
This is fantastic background material for the topic of vagal modulation on the spleen which can be key in the anti-inflammatory response of neuromodulation by vagal stimulation and be interence the vagal enhancement with electroacupuncture. Bassi GS, Kanashiro A, Coimbra NC, Terrando N, Maixner W, Ulloa L. Anatomical and clinical implications of vagal modulation…
Read MoreIs Acupuncture Effective for Knee Pain or Knee Arthritis?
Is Acupuncture effective for knee pain or knee arthritis? Knee pain is one of the most common ailments I treat in my clinic. Acupuncture can be incredibly helpful for knee pain, sometimes curing it all together even if the pain is from a sprain or ligament problem. What is the theory behind Acupuncture & Knee Pain?…
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