The 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…
Read MoreOlfactory three needle regulates the proliferation of olfactory bulb neural stem cells and ameliorates brain injury after subarachnoid hemorrhage
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024045821 Zhou, F., Wang, Z., Xiong, K., Zhang, M., Wang, Q., Wang, Y., & Li, X. (2024). Olfactory three needle regulates the proliferation of olfactory bulb neural stem cells and ameliorates brain injury after subarachnoid hemorrhage by regulating Wnt/β-catenin signaling. Heliyon, e28551. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28551 Abstract Background Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a serious cerebrovascular emergency. The incidence…
Read MoreEffects of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation at left cymba concha on experimental pain as assessed with the nociceptive withdrawal reflex, and correlation with parasympathetic activity
This is a fun study that looks at TAVNS and pain withdrawal as a function of parasympathetic activity. They used 100 Hz for 2 minutes only(!). They then measured cymba concha versus ear lobe. They looked at HRV during the two minutes. Pain withdrawal decreased 10 minutes and 30 minutes after the stim. I do…
Read MoreTranscutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation for post-stroke depression
I’m not surprised that TAVNS is effective for depression following stroke. I’ve seen how effective it can be for mood disorders, and if you consider the link between the autonomic nervous system and inflammation, and how inflammation is tightly linked to depression, it makes sense. Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation for post-stroke depression: A double-blind,…
Read MoreAcupuncture Research Review for Pain Management
The study, “Global Trends of Acupuncture Clinical Research on Analgesia from 2010 to 2023: A Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis,” presents an in-depth bibliometric analysis of acupuncture analgesia research over a thirteen-year period. This analysis is designed to map the evolution, current state, and future directions of acupuncture in pain anagement, providing valuable insights for researchers,…
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 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…
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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