Study in animals showing positive aging profiles in animals with exercise. Not surprising, but nice to see. But shiny fur was the least of its benefits. Indeed, in heartening new research published last week in The Proceedings of the National
This study is looking at learning and memory improvement with auricular stimulation (estim) in animals. As the first sentence says, “Ear acupuncture enhances the secretion of acetylcholine, which has anti-inflammatory effects.” I’ve been using ear stim in the clinic as
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-guidelines-how-to-handle-back-pain/ “For pain lasting more than three months, treatments include stretching and strengthening exercises, tai chi, yoga, acupuncture, and mindfulness techniques like meditation to relieve stress.” By Jonathan LaPook CBS News February 13, 2017, 7:33 PM New guidelines outline how
As some of my patients know, I’ve been using tVNS, or transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation in some of my patients. I do it by stimulating the ear in the cymba concha region. Some patients have opted to take a device
References for the sensory hypersensitivity and physiology thereof in migraineurs. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2014 Nov;18(11):458. doi: 10.1007/s11916-014-0458-8. Migraine is associated with altered processing of sensory stimuli. Harriott AM1, Schwedt TJ. Author information Abstract Migraine is associated with derangements in
