Huberman: Acupuncture for Pain and Immune System: YouTube video with Rick Rubin
Discover the surprising science behind acupuncture and why skeptics may be missing the bigger picture. Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman and music legend Rick Rubin reveal how outdated beliefs and the “nocebo effect” keep people from experiencing its real, evidence-backed benefits.. Transcript
Read MoreElectroacupuncture Antiinflammatory Action, Dopamine and cytokines
This study (not new) confirms the mechanism of electroacupuncture as an anti-inflammatory intervention. The mechanism is dopamine stimulated reduction in inflammatory cytokines. Ulloa L. Electroacupuncture activates neurons to switch off inflammation. Nature. 2021 Oct;598(7882):573-574. doi: 10.1038/d41586-021-02714-0. PMID: 34646023; PMCID: PMC9628694. Abstract Previous anti-inflammatory strategies against sepsis, a leading cause of death in hospitals, had limited…
Read MoreBright light Days, No light Nights leads to Longer Life
From NPR I’ve been much more careful about light at night. I now wear a sleep mask and it has increased my deep sleep by 42%. YouTube on it here. Huberman has advocated getting light first thing in the morning for years. But in the write up below, they emphasize the enormous difference between…
Read MoreIncreasing Incidence of Colon Cancer in Young People and What to do about it.
Steps to Lower Your Risk of Colon Cancer Colon cancer is rising among young adults, even those with healthy lifestyles. While some factors are beyond control, experts suggest several actionable steps to reduce risk: 1. Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle Diet: Limit ultra-processed foods, processed meats, and sugary beverages. Adopt a Mediterranean diet. Instead, focus…
Read MoreBryan Johnson: Don’t Die. The Man Who Wants to Live Forever
In the Netflix documentary “Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever,” tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson employs a comprehensive and costly regimen to combat aging and extend his lifespan. His approach, known as “Project Blueprint,” encompasses various strategies: Extensive Supplement Intake: Johnson consumes over 100 pills daily, including 91 supplements each morning, aimed at…
Read MoreDopamine mediates vagal modulation of the immune system by electroacupuncture
Dopamine modulates vagal activity of the immune system by electroacupuncture. We’ve discussed this before on the blog, and I also go into detail on this in my book, Radical Resilience. I met Luis Ulloa at a Society for Acupuncture Research 2 years ago May, and I must say, he was one of the most friendly,…
Read MoreRecent advances in acupuncture for pain relief
Niruthisard S, Ma Q, Napadow V. Recent advances in acupuncture for pain relief. Pain Rep. 2024 Sep 13;9(5):e1188. doi: 10.1097/PR9.0000000000001188. PMID: 39285954; PMCID: PMC11404884. With the heterogeneity of supportive evidence, acupuncture’s low-risk profile under standardized techniques and potential cost-effectiveness suggest consideration as a neuromodulation/practical nonpharmacological management of pain therapy.Supplemental Digital Content is Available in…
Read MoreOmega 3s and Aging, from Rhonda Patrick
This is a recent post from Rhonda Patrick on the importance of getting enough Omega 3 Fatty Acids. Omega 3 fatty acids s help to decrease inflammation which can be linked to aging in general. Why? If you look at the graphic below it gives clues, but according to the science and to Patrick in…
Read MoreDavid Sinclair Longevity Guru’s Failed Businesses
The article is worth a read if you’re interested and ends in this quote. “Sinclair said he believes that his companies will someday produce life-changing medicines. “Developing medicines that safely and effectively target aging,” he said, “is a difficult endeavor that has turned out to take longer than I expected.” I cited some of the…
Read MoreEffect of Electroacupuncture on HRV, heart rate variability in post-on-call trainees
This article is interesting to me for a few reasons. 1 It’s my previous profession, Anesthesiology! 2. I’ve been increasingly interested in sleep and sleep quality 3. HRV, in this study, was not changed by electroacupuncture according to their study design. I’ve looked at HRV and acupuncture for years. Low HJ, Cheah OK, Ng BH,…
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