Exploring Warm Needle, Fire Needle, Electric Heat Needle, and Electroacupuncture

Exploring Warm Needle, Fire Needle, Electric Heat Needle, and Electroacupuncture

Click the blue text above to follow us! Expert Introduction: Hou Xiaobing, PhD, Chief Physician, currently serves as a member of the Party Committee and Vice President of Beijing First Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital. In 2020, he was recognized as a “Model Figure in Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Capital,” and in … Read more

Understanding Electroacupuncture Therapy

Understanding Electroacupuncture Therapy

Electroacupuncture technology involves inserting needles into acupuncture points to obtain qi, and then applying a low-frequency pulsed electric current that closely resembles the body’s bioelectricity. This technique combines both needle and electrical stimulation to prevent and treat diseases. Clinically, it is commonly used for various chronic diseases and neurological disorders. 1. Commonly Used Instruments and … Read more

Electroacupuncture in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Electroacupuncture in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Electroacupuncture therapy refers to a treatment method that uses a low-frequency pulsed electric current applied to acupuncture needles inserted into specific acupuncture points on the body. This method is suitable for the same conditions treated by traditional acupuncture, and the equipment includes acupuncture needles and an electroacupuncture machine, typically using 26 to 28 gauge needles.Sometimes, … Read more

Acupuncture Techniques in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture Techniques in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Electroacupuncture is a technique that involves inserting needles into acupuncture points and then applying a low-frequency pulsed electric current that closely resembles the body’s bioelectricity. This method combines both needle and electrical stimulation to prevent and treat diseases, commonly used in various chronic conditions and neurological disorders. 1. Common Instruments and Basic Operation Methods (1) … Read more

Is Acupuncture Effective? Harvard Researchers Reveal Its Dual Nature: Aiding in the Treatment of Life-Threatening Diseases While Potentially Causing Serious Consequences

Is Acupuncture Effective? Harvard Researchers Reveal Its Dual Nature: Aiding in the Treatment of Life-Threatening Diseases While Potentially Causing Serious Consequences

Image Source: Pixabay The latest research from the team led by Ma Qiufu at Harvard Medical School, published in Neuron, shows that electroacupuncture can stimulate immune-related neural pathways, alleviating or exacerbating inflammatory responses in mice. The authors of the study point out that the results of this research present more possibilities for the future application … Read more