Tag: laser acupuncture

Medical Research

The Dosage Effect of Laser Acupuncture at PC6 (Neiguan) on Heart Rate Variability: A Pilot Study

This is a very important study in that it corroborates the groundbreaking study from Nature that established that the intensity/frequency of stimulation can be  important in achieving parasympathetic increase.  I measure parasympathetic activity, or vagal activity in the clinic. In this study they varied the energy density applied to Neiguan, or Pericardium 6.  If it…

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Medical Research

Review of Laser Acupuncture: Full free Text

Nice review of physiology and research underlying laser acupuncture.  I’ve kept away from it since I worry about potential dangers.  I still don’t feel comfortable using it, I tend to be old school and a late adopter in many ways. [maxbutton id=”2″ ] Med Acupunct. 2019 Jun 1;31(3):164-168. doi: 10.1089/acu.2019.1343. Epub 2019 Jun 17. Laser…

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