Tag: Acupuncture and Stress
Instant and short-term effects of acupuncture for depression and anxiety in unstable angina pectoris patients with percutaneous coronary interventions.
This is a nice, well-conceived study since it focuses on a specific population under specific circumstances (pre-op cath lab). What they found was that the patients receiving electroacupuncture had lower LF/HF which means their stress profile of sympathetic/parasympathetic activity was lowered. The measure of their vagal activity was higher. One specific measure of inflammation, Il-6,…
Read MoreHow Acupuncture Controls the Stress Response
In this episode we’re going to dive into the way acupuncture has an incredible ability to reduce the stress response. It’s a game-changer for your health and well-being. Please click on my photo for a related video! I have a personal story to share with you. I had to step away from traditional medical practice…
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 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 MoreDeep Resilience: Chapter Stress Matters
Updated Stress Response Chapter here Stress Response Chapter for sharing rough draft 11.21.2020 I’ve “completed” another chapter in my long form writing project called “Stress Matters.” As blog readers know, I’ve been researching stress and monitoring autonomic nervous system activity in the clinic for many years. This chapter is still in a rough form, but…
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…
Read MoreHypervigilance and Acupuncture/HRV
This data is from a new patient who has autonomic hypervigilance, which manifests as anxiety and exaggerated sympathetic activity. Her stress levels do not appear to be excessively high and, so far, have responded positively to acupuncture. We’ll keep an eye on her to see how she progresses.
Read MoreGV20 Acupuncture Point Can Be Used for Infertility and Conception
This study postulates the G 20, an acupuncture point on the top of the head, activates the HPA, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, and causes improved mood and well being leading to increased fertility. I will try to get the full transcript. I’ve been aware of the effect of Sishencong’s (Four Intelligences) on autonomic activity, but not G20….
Read MoreKiller Stress NHK Documentary Outlines the Perils of Too Much Stress on Your System
I caught this documentary on a recent flight. I can’t seem to find it except on Facebook. It is aimed at the lay person with explanations for the brain areas involved in the stress response, as well as the autonomic nervous system and adrenal glands. As much as I read about stress and the ills…
Read MoreStress Lower Over Time With Acupuncture St.Ro. Edition
This patient’s data is still looking good. Her symptoms are much less except for some GI symptoms that remain.
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