Acupuncture 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 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 MoreGood Sleep, Long Life: Oura Ring For Sleep Tracking
I’ve used andor at least 3 years now to track my sleep. Sleep is a cornerstone for good health, so it’s worth it to try to optimize it! I did a video on it here. The main points follow Sleep’s Important! In my latest YouTube video, “Don’t Die! Learn to Sleep Better,” I explore the…
Read MoreKobe Bryant, Jason Kidd, Steve Nash Basketball Greats Stay Great with Acupuncture
When you make gazillions of dollars from you physical abilities, the last thing every NBA star would want to happen is injuries. . This video has three stories from the greats about their experience with acupuncture Find out who is the unlikely “connoissier of ancient medicine”, who was reluctant because of needle fear, and who…
Read MoreIntermittent fasting doubles cardiac risk?? A startling new study
I’ve covered time-restricted eating here. And also recommended it in my new book! We will see how the science settles out on this popular health hack. The analysis found: People who followed a pattern of eating all of their food across less than 8 hours per day had a 91% higher risk of death due…
Read MoreUse 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 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 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…
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