Tag: acupuncture for prevention
HRV, Stress and Multiple Sclerosis
We have discussed this patient who has multiple sclerosis before, but this is her updated data. Keep in mind this is a patient who is presently asymptomatic, and comes in for treatment to lower her stress in order to optimize her immune function. So this data is useful. It shows optimization, ie lower stress over time, so we…
Read MoreAcupuncture Effective for Prevention of Migraine, Tension headache, and
Headache. 2016 Jul;56(7):1238-40. Role of Acupuncture in the Treatment or Prevention of Migraine, Tension-Type Headache, or Chronic Headache Disorders. Coeytaux RR1,2, Befus D3. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVE: To summarize the current evidence that evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture for the treatment or prevention of migraine, tension-type headache, and chronic headache disorders. METHODS: Findings from selected…
Read MoreHypertension, HRV and Acupuncture: Case Study (Ch.Ri)
This data is from a young woman with essential hypertension, seeking nonpharmacological solutions for her blood pressure. I’ve seen her for years, but am only including the last 6 months worth of data for simplicity. Any condition that has a stress component, like hypertension, would benefit from acupuncture, but also from vagal enhancement. To that…
Read MoreAcupuncture Reduces Dust Mite Associated IgE
The author of this paper presented a poster at the SAR conference in Boston last November. Acupuncture basically “cured” my allergies, so I’ve continued to have a keen interest in acupuncture and allergy and immune response in general. This study compares real acupuncture, with sham acupuncture, and a control group. Only the verum acupuncture showed…
Read MoreStudy on Acupuncture and Aging: Telomeres
This is so great. A group is going to give intensive acupuncture for 8 weeks to patients with various ailments and look at their telomeres before and after. This is just the kind of data we need to show the profound benefits of acupuncture. HRV is correlated with telomere length, but I haven’t made a…
Read MoreBee Venom at St36 reduces autoimmune encephalomyelitis
Bee venom has been used traditionally in Chinese Medicine for decades but it seems to be getting more “buzz” lately. (pardon the pun) This article shows that the bee venom needs to be injected into Stomach 36 for it to work, not in other acupuncture points. Stomach 36 is the classic point (earth of…
Read MorePlacebo Effect Varies with Type Administered
This study compiled many studies already performed and showed that sham acupuncture and sham surgery had a higher placebo effect than a sham pill for migraine treatment. The commentary challenges the researchers take away lesson, however, and feel that clinicians should harness the placebo effect if it works better than standard treatment. Given that the…
Read MoreKnee Surgery for Meniscus Repair No Better Than Placebo
Of course, surgery is one of the most powerful placebos that exist. But the studies that have actually looked at placebo surgery are vanishingly rare. So bravo that they looked, and shame on surgeons that they so seldom scrutinize the real value of their procedures. THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2013 (HealthDay News) — Improvements in knee…
Read MoreJulianne Moore’s Fountain of Youth
Is this how Julianne Moore stays looking so young? November 4, 2013 by Tian Nu San Hua 0 Comments Carrie star Julianne Moore covers Health magazine this month and gave up some secrets about how she stays looking so good at 52. Acupuncture: “For back pain, it’s amazing. I also had a period after my…
Read MoreJulianne Moore's Fountain of Youth
Is this how Julianne Moore stays looking so young? November 4, 2013 by Tian Nu San Hua 0 Comments Carrie star Julianne Moore covers Health magazine this month and gave up some secrets about how she stays looking so good at 52. Acupuncture: “For back pain, it’s amazing. I also had a period after my…
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