A previous blog post that discussed prevention touched on something I’ve grappled with ever since I was in classes learning acupuncture. And maybe this isn’t a super deep insight, and I’m sure that others much smarter than me have thought
This is a summary of the research done by the Longhurst group at UCIrvine. Their studies show that for patients with mild to moderate hypertension, weekly treatment with low frequency low intensity acupuncture will decrease systolic, and to lesser extent,
First Do No Harm. I guess I’m not surprised. I’ve been suspicious of Gabapentin for awhile though. Anecdotally, I’ve had a number of patients who felt quite dysphoric on it and had to stop. And, of course, birth control
(Click on the photo for the article from the NYTimes) Though I realize people love Lasik surgery, I’ve had my concerns ever since reading ‘Into Thin Air” by Krakauer. The doctor in the group goes temporarily blind at higher altitudes
Burnout and disillusionment are everywhere among medical doctors. Electronic Health records are just the latest burden. “My young colleague slumping in the chair in my office survived the student years, then three years of internship and residency and is
“The American College of Physicians has gone so far as to recommend acupuncture as a first treatment for low back pain, and the Joint Commission’s “Pain Management Standards” now includes acupuncture as a non-pharmacological strategy for managing pain.”… “..Or maybe
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
On the one hand, it’s validating to see these attempts. But on the other, it seems too early to make claims. They are targeting an emotional and numerous group for this technology, which makes me suspect. It also jumps out
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
In this study of 108 migraineurs, Acupuncture produced better results than botox or pharmaceuticals. Their succinct conclusion “Acupuncture, botulinum toxin-A injection and pharmacological treatment have beneficial effects on chronic migraine; however, acupuncture showed more effectiveness and fewer complications.” Nice! Caspian
