2023

biomedical (3)

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 images. For many centuries, Chinese Medicine has used tongue observation as a key diagnostic method in differentiating syndrome patterns. A 2000-year-old practice by Chinese herbalists – examining the human tongue… Continue reading AI and Tongue Diagnosis

acupuncture (15)·pain (3)·research (5)

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 focusing on the effects of electroacupuncture on inflammatory, neuropathic, cancer, and visceral pain has shown promising results. The way electroacupuncture interacts with the nervous system appears to differ depending on… Continue reading The Power of Electro-acupuncture in Pain Management

acupuncture (15)·neuroscience (7)·pain (3)·research (5)

To continue the series of posts based on quotes from the text Biomedical Acupuncture for Pain Management, let us discuss the concept of qualifying acupuncture points as “latent”, “passive”, or “active”. Latent points are those which are not at all tender to a patient (normal tissue state), passive points are those that when palpated with… Continue reading Neural circuitry: latent, passive, and active acupoints

acupuncture (15)·biomedical (3)·neuroscience (7)·pain management (2)·theory (5)

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 neurologic fact is that the limbs below the elbows and knees occupy largerareas in the sensory gyrus in the brain. Therefore the acupoints below the elbows and knees also occupy… Continue reading Exploring the Significance of Acupoint He Gu (Large Intestine 4): Bridging Traditional Acupuncture and Modern Neuroscience

acupuncture (15)·biomedical (3)·pain management (2)

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 daily lives, if hyperactivity of the sympathetic system persists too long,we become exhausted because of consuming stored energy; our immune system becomes suppressed; we are more likely to get sick;… Continue reading Biomedical Acupuncture for Pain Management

herbal medicine (3)

https://newsletter.drnoyer.ch/index.php/campaigns/dm77966tskcc2/web-version/vo018wf2pw993 Dr. Noyer has just informed us that herbal medicine pricing will slightly increase this summer, after more than a decade without modification. The 5% price increase means that treatments, currently approximately 7 chf per day, will increase to around 7.25 chf per day (10 days treatment, 100ml @ 3x 3ml/day = 72.45 CHF).