Tag: Acupuncture and HRV
TaVNS and HRV monitoring: Case Study Ra.Bo. edition
This is an example of how I try use the heart rate variability analysis data to help determine best treatment options. This patient has anxiety and high blood pressure. I wanted to see if the Ear stimulation device (TAVNS) that I use would help lower her stress levels. So if you look below each group…
Read MoreTaVNS and Acupuncture for Anxiety: De.Bo edition
(TaVNS =Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation) We have discussed this patient’s case before and here. She is still having trouble with congestion, but her stress levels continue to decrease. She is using a custom electrode I made for her at home a few times a week. So this blog post is an update showing her…
Read MoreAcupuncture analgesia involves modulation of pain-induced gamma oscillations and cortical network connectivity.
A study out of Germany looking at vagal HRV (High Frequency) and brain connectivity. I like to see these studies showing up in science journals instead of acupuncture journals. We’re getting there. Acupuncture analgesia involves modulation of pain-induced gamma oscillations and cortical network connectivity. Hauck M1,2, Schröder S3, Meyer-Hamme G4, Lorenz J5, Friedrichs S1,4, Nolte…
Read MoreIntermittent Electrical Auricular Acupuncture Stimulation and HRV for Hot Flashes in Post surgical Prostate Patients
This group is experimenting with an approach that I have been using, ie electrical stimulation of the ear to normalize autonomic disturbances. They’ve taken a more aggressive approach by placing electrodes in the ear and then giving 96 hours of intermittent ear stimulation (2 hours on, 2 hours off) every other week for 6 weeks. …
Read MoreClinical Case Study with HRV Data: Anxiety Ta.Ta. edition
This is the story and data of of a new patient ,who developed anxiety disorder characterized by a queasy sensation, palpitations, discomfort, and dis-ease. She has responded quickly to acupuncture and though not “cured” has fewer symptoms and has less disability. Of note is that her stress levels have gone from above average, to below…
Read MoreMigraines, Neuromodulation, Acupuncture and HRV:Clinical Study El.Ma.
This is another example of a migraine patient showing marked parasympathetic increase, sympathetic decrease with TaVNS or transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation in conjunction with acupuncture. I realize that the data sets are still sparse, but interesting nonetheless. This patient had quick diminution of her migraines after starting acupuncture over 1 year ago and now…
Read MoreTranscutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation (taVNS) might be a mechanism behind the analgesic effects of auricular acupuncture
This is a retrospective study that explores the most commonly used ear acupuncture points and concludes that vagal nerve stimulation may be the mechanism of pain reduction. I met the first author at a conference in Barcelona 3 years ago. Hopefully, he’ll remember me and send me a reprint. As blog readers and patients know,…
Read MoreInflammation as Common Root of Heart Disease and Cancer
This author also wrote the article in the New Yorker cited here. So insightful! It makes me realize that I’ve been glib in touting acupuncture to decrease inflammation. There are (obvious to me now) many types of inflammation. In my defense, the overall health benefits of lowering stress levels and increasing vagal activity are more…
Read MoreHRV and PMS Clinical Case Study: Sa.Sc. Edition cont’d
This data is from a young woman with quite severe, disabling PMS. We are about to enter her third cycle under treatment and she is able to tell a difference. She is not as depressed or foggy. Breast tenderness is much less. So we will see how this cycle goes. Of note is that, typically,…
Read MoreAcupuncture and Neuromodulation for Migraines: Clinical Case Study Ne.Be.
This data is from a patient who has been coming to the clinic for acupuncture for migraines for 3 years. His migraines are not totally gone, but he’s extremely happy with the once per month frequency he is now experiencing. He used to have migraines 3 to 4 times per week. Somehow, he was still…
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