Hormesis and Anti-Aging
This is a fantastic summary of how hormesis help us throw off “the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.” Single or multiple exposure to low doses of otherwise harmful agents, such as irradiation, food limitation, heat stress, hypergravity, reactive oxygen species and other free radicals have a variety of anti-aging and longevity-extending hormetic effects. “Although…
Read MorePhenylephrine No Better Than Placebo
FDA advisory panel’s declaration paves way for removal of dozens of medicines in the U.S. Your favorite cold medicine for a stuffy nose may soon be unavailable. An advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration declared Tuesday that an ingredient in widely used oral decongestants doesn’t work, setting the stage for dozens of products…
Read MoreElectroacupuncture alleviated depression-like behaviors in ventromedial prefrontal cortex of chronic unpredictable mild stress-induced rats: Increasing synaptic transmission and phosphorylating dopamine transporter.
We’re seeing a lot of these granular murine articles coming out of China and Hong Kong. It really is contributing so much to not only the acupuncture knowledge base, but brain and longevity science in general. All of these studies will need to be duplicated, but still. Please click here on my photo for a…
Read MoreElectroacupuncture attenuates chronic inflammatory pain and depression comorbidity by inhibiting hippocampal neuronal apoptosis via the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway
Click on photo or here for brief youtube explanation This study looks at mice in which chronic inflammatory pain has been induced experimentally. With this inflammation, changes in the hippocampus, the seat of memory. Instituting Electroacupuncture at LI4 and Li3 (a common point combination for pain) not only reversed the changes in the hippocampus but…
Read MoreThe Power of the First Doctor video
In the bygone world where ancient Chinese practice was the mainstream of the day, fostering deep energetic balance in body and mind was believed to lead to robust resilience and resistance to disease and harm. This ancient practice sought to achieve not just longevity but also inner stability and prevention through a tough constitution. Today,…
Read More3 ways Acupuncture Keeps You Calm and In Control :video
Please click on my photo if you’d like to see the video explanation. In this episode I explore three ways that acupuncture can lead to a calming restoration of body and mind. This leads to a healthier and longer life. First, let’s understand the critical role that our stress response plays in our lives. Our…
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 MoreControl Your Stress With Acupuncture to Rest, Restore and Live Long: Video
topic of stress and why controlling it is crucial for your well-being and how to do that. Click on my photo for a brief videoGreetings! And welcome to my channel and blog! Where ancient medicine is made modern. Today we’ll dive into the topic of stress and why controlling it is crucial for your well-being…
Read MoreAcupuncture for Stress, Anxiety and Depression
Why should you care about stress? Stress can lead to poor health, more pain, worse allergies and other immune problems, and mood problems. It can even shorten your life. Click on my photo for a quick video. You’ve probably heard that you need to manage your stress but can’t imagine where you’ll find the time…
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