Medical Research

Auricular Acupuncture and Vagal Regulation

Ancient Medicine Made Modern: Scientific Solutions for Remarkable Results Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2012; 2012: 786839. Published online 2012 Nov 27. doi: 10.1155/2012/786839 PMCID: PMC3523683...

Recent Studies Showing Acupuncture Effectiveness

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Current Directions in the Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation I – A Physiological Perspective

Ancient Medicine Made Modern: Scientific Solutions, Remarkable Results This is the companion article to this one. Current Directions in Auricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation I Kaniusas...

Sphenopalatine Nucleus Acupuncture for Allergic Rhinitis

A yet to be published study on an unusual approach to acupuncture for allergic rhinitis. Efficacy of Acupuncture at the Sphenopalatine Ganglion in the Treatment...

Acupuncture and TAVNS HRV: St.Gi Edition

Following up on yesterday’s post this patients data shows a similar discrepancy in the data.  She, also, employed deep breathing in one of the sessions. ...

Impact of acupuncture for allergic rhinitis on the activity of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

I’m including this here even though it’s only an announcement of a study that will be undertaken, because this was the initial revelation I had...

Role of inflammation in depression relapse

Ancient Medicine Made Modern: Your Path to Resiliency and Long Life I am not sure how this article ended up in my inbox, but I’m...

Effect of auricular electroacupuncture on brain default model network of patients with primary insomnia

Sleep better with Acupuncture! I’m glad that we’re acquiring a database of fMRI effects of acupuncture.  I need to become an expert on brain regions...

Anatomical-Physiological Basis for Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation

The more we know about auricular stimulation, by acupuncture or transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation (TAVNS) the more effective we can make it. Med Acupunct....

Influence of Acupuncture on Autonomic Balance in Adult Tinnitus Patients: An Exploratory Study.

Relief from Headaches In this study, they compared deep acupuncture and shallow acupuncture on tinnitus and HRV.  The LF/HF ratio actually increased with needling, which...