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Did you know?
Numerous studies suggest that acupuncture can help with managing pain centres in the brain, improve memory, mental clarity, concentration and cognitive function.
For example, the neural pathways from acupuncture point stimulation, to the spinal cord to the deactivation of the pain centers in the brain have been mapped. Acupuncture has been demonstrated to activate a number of the body’s own opioids as well as improving the brain’s sensitivity to opioids. [2][3] Another study with cerebral functional imaging before and after acupuncture treatments showed a significant increase in the cerebral glucose metabolism of the brain which is associated with improved cognitive function. [1][4] Other studies have looked at how acupuncture improves memory and reduces stress. [5][6] All results, thus far, have been positive. 🙌
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Resources:
1.Acupuncture Improves Cognitive Function
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4145916/
2.Longhurst, J., Chee-Yee, S., & Li, P. (2017). Defining Acupuncture’s Place in Western Medicine. Scientia, 1–5.
3.Zhang, Z.-J., Wang, X.-M., & McAlonan, G. M. (2012). Neural Acupuncture Unit: A New Concept for Interpreting Effects and Mechanisms of Acupuncture. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2012(3), 1–23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brainresbull.2007.08.003
4.Acupuncture reveals acupuncture modulates brain activity
5.Acupuncture Ups Memory and Protects Brain Cells
http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/617-acupunctureceusmemorybraincells
6.Acupuncture Reduces Stress and Improves Memory
http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/470-acupunctureceusstressmemorybrain