how does acupuncture help seizures?
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Autonomic imbalance is involved in the development and progress of epileptic seizures. Auricular acupuncture can treat diseases by increasing parasympathetic tone. Here, we propose that auricular acupuncture may suppress epileptic seizures via activating the parasympathetic nervous system.
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Acupuncture may help relieve some of the pain from gallstones by reducing spasms, easing bile flow, and restoring proper function. Acupuncture has been reported to treat gallstones, but more research is needed.
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How acupuncture works. Western medical acupuncture is the use of acupuncture following a medical diagnosis. It involves stimulating sensory nerves under the skin and in the muscles. This results in the body producing natural substances, such as pain-relieving endorphins.
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Researchers in a study published today in the journal Brain concluded that acupuncture helped relieve pain for people with carpal tunnel syndrome. The researchers said the acupuncture helped reduce symptoms by “remapping” the brain.
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Another study showed that acupuncture can help stimulate the vagus nerve which in turn has anti-inflammatory effects on the body. “The present study provides evidence that AS (acupuncture stimulation) transmits signals into the vagus nerve and mediates anti-inflammatory responses in the spleen.
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Following conception, acupuncture and herbs can prevent miscarriage by promoting overall health and proper circulation throughout the body, ensuring that essential nutrients are passed from mother to baby. In addition, acupuncture assists the body in managing stress better and reduces anxiety.
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The goal of the therapy was to help relieve pain and discomfort due to the stroke. Researchers found that participants who received acupuncture saw improvement in wrist spasticity and range of motion in the wrist and shoulder.
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Acupuncture treatments have proven effective in patients with arthritis, and are believed to also stimulate those parts of the brain that are involved in RLS. Moxibustion, an ancient TCM practice, can also help to control RLS symptoms.
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Acupuncture can help—probably more effectively than any other modality of treatment—in alleviating the distressing symptoms and improving a patient's quality of life (QoL). This is because acupuncture provides direct and immediate stimulus to Qi and Blood in the channels without adverse side-effects.
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According to my hypothesis, acupuncture stimulates peripheral nerves that send messages to the brain to release endorphins (morphine-like compounds); these endorphins block pain pathways in the brain.
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Acupuncture shows promising results for those suffering from peripheral neuropathy. Studies have demonstrated that acupuncture may help to improve nerve conduction, and the World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture as a useful therapy for neurological symptoms like peripheral neuropathy.
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Due to the fact that acupuncture uses fine, sterile needles to stimulate nerves and the release of hormones, it's possible that this is what provides the therapeutic effects seen in patients with tremors, allowing patients to reduce or eliminate the need for harsher therapies.
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In addition, several studies have reported that laser acupuncture is effective for the treatment of many diseases, such as chronic tension headache, fibromyalgia, and chronic neck pain [8–10].
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Acupuncture therapy can release blocked qi in the body and stimulate function, evoking the body's natural healing response through various physiological systems. Modern research has demonstrated acupuncture's effects on the nervous system, endocrine and immune systems, cardiovascular system, and digestive system.
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Li et al. conclude that acupuncture plus herbal medicine is effective for the relief of spasmodic torticollis, a disorder wherein the head becomes turned to one side, often due to painful muscle spasms. Liu et al. find acupuncture plus herbs effective for the relief of neck and shoulder pain.
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The ancient practice of inserting small needles into pressure points is said to help with a host of different ailments including a low libido, trouble conceiving, and even allergies. And research has shown that acupuncture could be effective in improving symptoms of anxiety, too.
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Acupuncture may reduce total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Acupuncture may also reduce insulin resistance. More clinical studies are needed to determine the efficacy of acupuncture in improving blood lipid profile and glucose levels.