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Role of Acupuncture and Fire Cupping in Reducing the Thyroxine Dose and Improving the Thyroid Function in Hypothyroidism Patients: A Case Series. 针刺和拔罐对甲状腺功能减退患者降低甲状腺素剂量和改善甲状腺功能的作用:一个病例系列。

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Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies Pub Date : 2021-10-31 DOI: 10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.5.200

Pradeep M K Nair, Naga Jyothi

{"title":"Role of Acupuncture and Fire Cupping in Reducing the Thyroxine Dose and Improving the Thyroid Function in Hypothyroidism Patients: A Case Series.","authors":"Pradeep M K Nair, Naga Jyothi","doi":"10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.5.200","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.5.200","url":null,"abstract":"Hypothyroidism is one of the most common endocrine disorders linked to various systemic diseases ranging from obesity to cancers. The present line of management is insufficient as reports suggest that there is persistence of symptoms and poor adherence that makes the management of said disease challenging. Acupuncture and other Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapies are proven to alleviate endocrine dysfunctions. However, reports on acupuncture and cupping therapy on hypothyroidism are very scarce. Here, we report 5 cases of hypothyroid patients aged between 38-44 yrs who were treated with acupuncture and fire cupping for a period of three months. At the baseline, the patients presented with either a weak, wiry or vacuum pulse which represents spleen Qi deficiency. Further, they presented with elevated levels of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), and higher Body Mass Index (BMI). Acupuncture treatment at ST36, LI4, SP6, and BL20 was given bilaterally whilst CV4, LR3, LR4, SP9, ST40, SP10, GV4, KI3, ST12, and SI17 were punctured unilaterally. At the end of the time period of three months, patients progressed to normal levels of TSH, reduction in BMI and had succeeded in tapering their medication doses. Supplementing this, the patients reported marked improvement in other symptoms like fatigue, hair loss, and cold feet post-treatment. The effects were consistent even during the three month follow-up period post-interventions. The results encourage the utilization of acupuncture and fire cupping in the management of hypothyroidism. However, large scale studies are warranted to strengthen this recommendation.","PeriodicalId":46854,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40406463","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Application of Auriculotherapy for Post-Burn Scar Syndrome in Young Adults with Major Burns. 耳疗在青壮年重度烧伤后瘢痕综合征中的应用。

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Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies Pub Date : 2021-08-31 DOI: 10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.4.127

Cha-Chun Chen, San-Pei Chen, Shu-Yu Lyu, Chung-Hua Hsu

{"title":"Application of Auriculotherapy for Post-Burn Scar Syndrome in Young Adults with Major Burns.","authors":"Cha-Chun Chen, San-Pei Chen, Shu-Yu Lyu, Chung-Hua Hsu","doi":"10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.4.127","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.4.127","url":null,"abstract":"Background: A burn scar is a type of hypertrophic scar that can cause significant clinical symptoms, discomfort, and post-burn scar (PBS) syndrome in up to 77% of patients with burn injuries. Medication and rehabilitation are rarely effective at managing patient discomfort, and both laser and surgical interventions are postponed until the scar stabilizes and discomfort is tolerable. Objectives: The present study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of auricular acupuncture among burn victims from the Formosa Color Dust Explosion in Taiwan.Methods: We enrolled 31 victims of the 2016 Formosa Color Dust Explosion who met the study inclusion criteria. The intervention involved placement of magnetic beads over the auricular Shenmen and Subcortex acupoints on one ear. Patients performed selfmassage five times per day, and both magnet beads were removed between the fifth and seventh days during the sessions. Several evaluation tools were used to assess clinical symptoms: the visual analogue scale for pain assessment, Burn Man Itch Scale for perceived patient itchiness, 5-D Pruritus Scale for sleep quality, and heart rate variability (HRV) for effects on the autonomic nervous system.Results: The clinical symptoms were significantly decreased following the intervention, but the effect did not endure. The normal-to-normal heart rate interval, heart rate analysis abnormalities, and very low frequency heart rate were significantly decreased among patients with abnormal HRV (SD < 40) following treatment.Conclusion: Stimulation of the auricular Shenmen and Subcortex acupoints may effectively reduce pain, itchiness, and sleep disturbances among patients with PBS syndrome.","PeriodicalId":46854,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40410970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Age Differences in Naloxone Reversibility of Electroacupuncture on the Jaw Opening Reflex in Rats. 电针纳洛酮可逆性对大鼠开口反射的年龄差异。

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Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies Pub Date : 2021-08-31 DOI: 10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.4.167

Hiromi Yamashita, Jorge Luis Lopes Zeredo, Kazuo Toda

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Effects of Novel Vibro-Acupuncture on Healthy Subjects and Those with Experimental and Clinical Pain as Assessed by Quantitative Sensory Testing. 新型振动针刺对健康受试者及实验性和临床疼痛患者的影响。

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Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies Pub Date : 2021-08-31 DOI: 10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.4.157

Kelun Wang, Dennis Boye Larsen, Silvia Ambite-Quesada, Yuan Zhang, Huilin Liu, César Fernández-de-Las-Peñas, Lars Arendt-Nielsen

{"title":"Effects of Novel Vibro-Acupuncture on Healthy Subjects and Those with Experimental and Clinical Pain as Assessed by Quantitative Sensory Testing.","authors":"Kelun Wang, Dennis Boye Larsen, Silvia Ambite-Quesada, Yuan Zhang, Huilin Liu, César Fernández-de-Las-Peñas, Lars Arendt-Nielsen","doi":"10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.4.157","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.4.157","url":null,"abstract":"Background: To investigate the analgesic effects of vibro-acupuncture (VA), a novel acuvibrator was developed. Objectives: To compare the analgesic effects of VA with those of manual acupuncture (MA) and placebo acupuncture (PA) on subjects with normal sensory perception (Study I), experimentally induced acute pain (Study II), and clinical chronic pain (Study III).Methods: Thirty healthy volunteers (21 males, age: 20-30 years) participated in Study I. Fourteen healthy volunteers (8 males, age: 20-32 years) participated in Study II in which experimental pain was induced by injection of hypertonic saline. Fourteen patients suffering from unilateral epicondylalgia (9 males, age: 30-61 years) participated in Study III. All participants received VA, MA, and PA at LI4 and LI10 points in a randomized, crossover, and double-blinded manner. Quantitative sensory testing (QST) was performed on the ipsilateral forearm before and after each treatment. Data were analyzed using repeated-measures (RM) ANOVA.Results: A significantly higher vibration detection threshold (VDT) was observed after treatment of VA than after MA and PA (p < 0.001). No significant treatment effect on experimental pain intensity was detected (p > 0.086). Significantly lower pain intensity (p = 0.005) and a smaller drawing area (p = 0.011) of unilateral epicondylalgia were found after VA treatment than after PA.Conclusion: A specific effect on the VDT beyond that of MA and PA was evoked by VA. Patients with epicondylitis showed significantly lower pain intensity during VA than during PA. This study indicated that VA may be beneficial in individuals with clinical chronic musculoskeletal pain; however, further studies are needed.","PeriodicalId":46854,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40410974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A Randomized Crossover, Pilot Study Examining the Effect of Acupuncture in the Management of Competitive Anxiety in Athletes. 一项随机交叉试验研究针刺在运动员竞技焦虑管理中的作用。

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Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies Pub Date : 2021-08-31 DOI: 10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.4.149

Mohammad Khojastefar, Maryam Selk-Ghaffari, Amir-Hossein Memari, Farzin Halabchi, Tohid Seif-Barghi

{"title":"A Randomized Crossover, Pilot Study Examining the Effect of Acupuncture in the Management of Competitive Anxiety in Athletes.","authors":"Mohammad Khojastefar, Maryam Selk-Ghaffari, Amir-Hossein Memari, Farzin Halabchi, Tohid Seif-Barghi","doi":"10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.4.149","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.4.149","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Excessive competitive anxiety induces adverse effects on athletic performance and planning efficient management methods is crucial. Objectives: We aimed to assess the effects of acupuncture on competitive anxiety.Methods: In this cross-over study, 20 male soccer players under 21 years (U-21) were randomized equally into acupuncture or control groups. The acupuncture group received acupuncture on fifteen anxiety-related points and the control group received acupuncture on fifteen points unrelated to anxiety for thirty minutes. We measured the participants' resting heart rate and galvanic skin conduction and asked them to answer the Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2) questionnaire at baseline and the end of the intervention.Results: We detected a significant treatment effect in the cognitive anxiety level (-1.05 ± 0.91; p = 0.02) but not in the somatic anxiety level (-0.46 ± 1.68; p = 0.43), Sport Self-Confidence (-1.06 ± 2.21; p = 0.11), heart rate (0.20 ± 2.2; p = 0.93), and skin conductance (-0.50 ± 0.77; p = 0.19).Conclusion: Based on these results, acupuncture might decrease cognitive anxiety but might not affect somatic anxiety.","PeriodicalId":46854,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40410973","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Heart Rate Variability and Psychometric Analysis in Patients with Hyperactive Heart Fire Syndrome. 心火多动综合征患者的心率变异性和心理测量学分析。

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Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies Pub Date : 2021-08-31 DOI: 10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.4.137

Oliverio Medina Martínez, Ruben Fossion, Yolanda García Piceno, Rosa E Lopez-Gomez, Emma López-Espinosa, Ismael Jiménez-Estrada, Salvador Quiroz-González

{"title":"Heart Rate Variability and Psychometric Analysis in Patients with Hyperactive Heart Fire Syndrome.","authors":"Oliverio Medina Martínez, Ruben Fossion, Yolanda García Piceno, Rosa E Lopez-Gomez, Emma López-Espinosa, Ismael Jiménez-Estrada, Salvador Quiroz-González","doi":"10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.4.137","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.4.137","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Hyperactive heart fire syndrome is characterized by anxiety, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, tongue ulcers, heat in the hands, and palpitations. However, syndrome differentiation is often subjective due to a lack of objective, quantifiable variables. Objectives: To identify changes in heart rate variability (HRV) and psychometric analysis in patients with hyperactive heart fire syndrome.Methods: Healthy controls (n = 33) were compared to patients with hyperactive heart fire syndrome (n = 48) from the Integrative University Clinic of the State University of Ecatepec Valley (CIU-UNEVE). Physiological outcome measures included heart rate (HR), the standard deviation of the normal-to-normal heartbeat intervals (SDNN), low (LF) and high frequency (HF) power, and the LF/HF ratio. Psychometric outcome measures included the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) and the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS).Results: Compared to controls, hyperactive heart fire patients had higher HR (9.6 ± 2.62%), LF (22 ± 4.21%) and LF/HF ratio (23 ± 3.14%), and lower SDNN (21 ± 2.33%) and HF (18 ± 4.61%). Patients showed increased anxiety, both with somatic (33 ± 11.2%) and psychic symptoms (39 ± 10.5%) with more difficulty falling asleep (47 ± 9.9%) and diurnal impact of sleep (31 ± 9.6%).Conclusion: Hyperactive heart fire patients may have a sympathovagal imbalance due to a reduced parasympathetic tone and/or adominant sympathetic tone, which may be at the origin of the observed symptoms of insomnia and anxiety.","PeriodicalId":46854,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40410972","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The 2^nd International Symposium of Primo-vascular System. 第二届国际原始血管系统学术研讨会。

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Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies Pub Date : 2021-06-30 DOI: 10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.3.A001

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Identification of Cleaved Haptoglobin in the Serum of Bee Venom-Hypersensitive Patients. 蜜蜂毒液过敏患者血清中裂裂型触珠蛋白的鉴定。

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Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies Pub Date : 2021-06-30 DOI: 10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.3.102

Jae-Min Ryu, Han-Heom Na, Jin-Sung Park, Byung-Soo Ahn, Keun-Cheol Kim

{"title":"Identification of Cleaved Haptoglobin in the Serum of Bee Venom-Hypersensitive Patients.","authors":"Jae-Min Ryu, Han-Heom Na, Jin-Sung Park, Byung-Soo Ahn, Keun-Cheol Kim","doi":"10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.3.102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.3.102","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Bee venom has been used as a therapeutic compound for various human diseases in oriental medicine; however, it can induce anaphylaxis in hypersensitive patients during treatment. Anaphylaxis is an acute allergic reaction that occurs after allergen exposure. IgE is released from immune-related cells such as mast cells and basophils during anaphylaxis. Various inflammatory mediators are also released into the bloodstream during the acute response.Objectives: We aimed to identify specific proteins from bee venom-hypersensitive patients.Methods: We analyzed the blood serum of control and bee venom-hypersensitive patients using two-dimensional (2D) electrophoresis.Results: An interesting protein spot with a molecular size of 10 kDa was identified at an isoelectric point (p.I.) of 5.5. Spots detected both before and after sweet bee venom therapy were not proteins induced by sweet bee venom. The 10 kDa protein was identified as the cleaved form of haptoglobin through liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analysis. Statistical analysis indicated that the presence of the spot was highly significant in the bee venom-hypersensitive group.Conclusion: The findings suggest that cleaved haptoglobin may be a significant diagnostic protein for anaphylaxis. In addition, a high incidence of bee venom hypersensitivity may be associated with the haptoglobin genotype.","PeriodicalId":46854,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40410654","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Treatment of Masticatory Muscle Pain with Acupuncture: Is It Necessary to Associate with Occlusal Splints? 针刺治疗咀嚼肌痛:是否需要配合咬合夹板?

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Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies Pub Date : 2021-06-30 DOI: 10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.3.89

Crischina Branco Marques Sant'Anna, Fernanda Pereira de Caxias, Paulo Renato Junqueira Zuim, Marcella Santos Januzzi, Emily Viviane Freitas da Silva, Karina Helga Leal Turcio

{"title":"Treatment of Masticatory Muscle Pain with Acupuncture: Is It Necessary to Associate with Occlusal Splints?","authors":"Crischina Branco Marques Sant'Anna, Fernanda Pereira de Caxias, Paulo Renato Junqueira Zuim, Marcella Santos Januzzi, Emily Viviane Freitas da Silva, Karina Helga Leal Turcio","doi":"10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.3.89","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.3.89","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are treated by different modalities including splints, physiotherapy, and acupuncture. Although all of these offer evidencebased benefits to the patients, avoiding overtreatment is of paramount importance.Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of muscle pain treatment with acupuncture combined with or without occlusal splints.Methods: Recruited patients were allocated to G1 (acupuncture) and G2 (acupuncture and occlusal splint) groups and treated in four consecutive weekly sessions (P1, P2, P3, and P4). The reported pain (RP) and the pressure pain threshold (PPT) of the masseter and temporalis muscles were assessed before and after each session.Results: RP decreased after each session in G1, except at P4. In G2, the RP decreased only after the first session, and the PPT did not vary.Conclusion: The assessed treatments did not influence the PPT levels of the masseter and anterior temporalis muscles in patients with temporomandibular disorders. Our findings suggest that occlusal splints may not be mandatory along with the acupuncture treatment.","PeriodicalId":46854,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40410361","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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An Immunological Hypothesis of Fu's Subcutaneous Needling Acupuncture. 傅皮下针刺的免疫学假说。

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Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies Pub Date : 2021-06-30 DOI: 10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.3.110

Wenbo Xu, Jidong Wu, Ping Xu

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