1. Introduction: The Enigma of the “Arrival of Qi” The practice of acupuncture, a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), rests on a fundamental yet…
Author: MEpps
Offering acupuncture, massage, and herbal medicine at the L'Etoile, espace thérapeutique since 2004.
La “Médecine Empirique” en Suisse : Un Panorama 2024
La médecine dite « complémentaire et alternative » (CAM ou «médecine empirique») occupe aujourd’hui une place bien installée dans le paysage suisse des soins de…
Your Brain is Inventing You: 4 Scientific Truths That Redefine Reality
Do you believe you see the world as it truly is? Do you think you know why you feel happy or angry? For centuries, we’ve…
Qi and the Science of Interoception: Ancient Pathways to Modern Awareness
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concept of Qi (氣) represents far more than a mystical life force. It is a language of continuity—a way…
Interoception and Acupuncture: Bridging Ancient Wisdom with Modern Neuroscience
A recent study published in The Journal of Neuroscience reveals a compelling link between interoceptive awareness—our ability to perceive internal bodily sensations—and moral decision-making. Researchers…
AI and Tongue Diagnosis
Although not exactly Traditional Chinese Medicine, this research discusses the use of Artificial Intelligence image analysis to diagnose 3 different diseases using analysis of tongue…
The Power of Electro-acupuncture in Pain Management
In recent years, the scientific community has increasingly turned its attention towards the potential benefits of electroacupuncture in managing various types of persistent pain. Research…
Neural circuitry: latent, passive, and active acupoints
…acupuncture needling increases impulses from passive acupoints but calms signals from active acupoints. This electrophysiologic difference between passive and active acupoints has been confirmed by experimental data in rats (Y.-T. Ma, unpublished data).
Ma, S., & Sun, S. (2014). Biomedical Acupuncture for Pain Management: An Integrative Approach. Elsevier.
Exploring the Significance of Acupoint He Gu (Large Intestine 4): Bridging Traditional Acupuncture and Modern Neuroscience
I have begun reading a new text book, and I thought I would make a series of posts to highlight some interesting quotes: An interesting…
Biomedical Acupuncture for Pain Management
I have begun reading a new text book, and I thought I would make a series of posts to highlight some interesting quotes: In our…