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Electro Acupressure, a Scientific Explanation & also an option for Therapeutic Laser

Bio-Physical Mechanisms for the Action of Acupuncture…..

An information and control system using direct current (DC) analogue electrical signals which runs in connection with the nervous system has been postulated to explain how acupuncture might work, by Robert Becker. Becker is a retired Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery working in New York State. His hypothesis is based on work with limb regeneration in amphibians and on the phenomena of the current of injury.

Becker’s hypothesis leads to a whole range of theoretical assumptions as to the phenomena of acupuncture points which have led to the useful practical outcome of the HealthPoint, using its particular wave form and particular method of point detection. Becker proposed that the signals in the DC system are carried via the neuroglia which are cells surrounding nerve fibres. Currents known to be produced by injury are said to be produced by this glial system, which is associated with growth and repair.

For example, if an injury is created and there is no current of injury, then no growth or repair occurs. Also electrical currents and associated fields have been shown to be fundamental to differentiation and development in both plants and animals. Becker described a number of spectacular examples or repairabilities, including the regeneration of amputated limbs in newts, and finger-tips in children.

The integration of the glial system with acupuncture was proposed by Becker with acupuncture points considered to be analogous to booster stations along the meridians, which are lines connecting acupuncture points, and these meridian lines are likened to transmission lines for these DC signals. Acupuncture points in meridians do show specific electrical properties, and changes in these characteristics can be used for diagnosis.

Acupuncture points appear to have little or no electrical activity when the tissue or organ which they represent is healthy. When an injury takes place, or disease occurs, a current is produced local to that damage. At the same time the properties of the related acupuncture point change, and there are also some possible changes in polarity of the acupuncture points in relationship to the surrounding skin. Corresponding acupuncture points are usually distant to the site of the injury. This is not always the case but is often so.

A number of conventional electrical circuits can be fitted to this model, and the diode gate is the best explanation. A diode gate is one of the basic building blocks in micro-processors. It seems that in painful conditions a semi-conductor effect blocks the free flow electric charge, thereby leading to a build up of charge, and therefore pain.

The concept of semi conduction is very important to this explanation of mechanism of the acupuncture point. One of the pioneers of modern concepts relating solid state physics, ie, physics not involving moving parts or gasses, sometimes called semi-conduction and biology, was Albert Szent Gorgyi. He won a Nobel prize for work on Vitamin C and biological oxidation. He first introduced the concept of semi-conduction into the biological arena during the 1940s’. Before semi-conduction was suggested, only two methods of conduction of electrical current were known:

• Metallic conduction which can be viewed as clouds of electrons moving along a wire.
• Ionic conduction which is the conduction of electricity using charged particles (ions). Nerve impulses are conducted in such a manner. Ionic currents work well over short distances, such as the membrane serving nerve fibres, but soon become dissipated over greater distances.
• Semi-Conduction is a third means of generating and conducting a current and requires materials to have a very orderly structure so that electrons can move from one atom nucleus to another. Crystals have the necessary orderly structure. Much body tissue is in the liquid crystal state.

Semi-conductors have characteristics of both insulators and conductors, depending on temperature; they are inefficient in that they can carry only small currents but the current can be readily carried over long distances. Semi-conduction has been an essential cornerstone in the development of all aspects of electronics over the last 40 years.

The idea of a diode, which is a semi-conductor which allows the passage of current in one direction only, is central to the basic explanation of how acupuncture works. This is shown by the three following diagrams:

The current source is the body’s own metabolism.

The load is the part of the body which is connected to a specific acupuncture point which is shown on the right of each diagram.

If the load or the specific tissue under question is healthy then the acupuncture point registers no abnormality. If the load is injured in some way, such as in the second diagram, then a current of injury is produced and this blocks the flow of current into the affected area. As a result the current flow from the body’s metabolism (current source) backs up and the acupuncture point becomes electrically active.

The third diagram shows the acupuncture point being treated with a biphasic signal. This is of great importance as a signal with either positive or negative polarity, and not with negative and positive polarity, which is what we mean by a biphasic signal, is the most likely input to unblock the diode and send a current into the affected area which then helps that area to heal.

One other characteristic of the biphase impulse given by the HealthPoint is the very sharp rise and fall tides. This gives a very resonant wave form with a very rich fourier transform. This is basically a frequency content of the wave form. A particular wave form used is very rich in harmonics, and therefore is a very resonant wave form. Resonance is a very important phenomena in biology, therefore the Healthpoint makes use of this, so the point is able to resonate with one or a number of the many frequencies contained within the Healthpoint wave form. This explanation suggests that acupuncture points become particularly active after injury or disease, which is exactly what is found in practice. Acupuncture points are usually negative with respect to the surrounding skin, with a value of -0.05 millivolts as being fairly average. Higher negative values represent increased electrical activity in the corresponding anatomical area with readings of -0.25 millivolts. This is found in functional pathology where there is no actual organic change or damage. In acute conditions, this level can go up to as high as -0.75 millivolts. In extreme cases readings over-100 millivolts is usually associated with severe pain. In other situations a high positive value is found, particularly with infections, psoriasis, asthma and allergies, and readings of +0.5 millivolts are not unusual. A low permanent positive value such as 0.001 millivolts is present in some chronic conditions such as in chronic Osteo-arthritis. What this means is that it is possible to detect acupuncture points looking at voltage change. However, the most common method used to find acupuncture points is looking for areas of high conductance or low resistance (these both mean the same thing). This is what is used in the Healthpoint, and the sensitive skin resistance meter is built in to the Healthpoint with the operator connected to the Healthpoint (part of the hand grip on the Healthpoint is electro-conductive and therefore forms one side of the circuit). Many studies have shown acupuncture points to be areas of low resistance. The fact that semi-conductor properties are present in acupuncture points can be shown by taking the reading over an acupuncture point with a simple voltmeter. If the electrodes are reversed, and if ionic conduction was solely responsible, then the reading would remain the same but would have a different polarity, ie, from negative to positive. In practice this rarely happens and the second measurement with the electrodes the other way round is often different in varying degrees to the first orientation of the electrodes. This indicates a partial, or in some cases total, semi-conductor effect. What we do know from traditional Chinese acupuncture theory is that meridians do have a direction of flow going from the first numbered point on the meridian to the last numbered point on the meridian such as in the bladder meridian ( the largest meridian in the body). This starts at bladder one and ends at bladder 67. The flow is from one through all the intervening points to bladder 67. Therefore reverse measurements as described here provide evidence for a greater flow of current in one direction than the other, therefore substantiating the ancient Chinese view of the point numbering. What is found is that if a bi-polar electrical current is driven through a semi conductive tissue then normal conductive properties will be restored, the stored charge in the damaged area will be discharged and the resultant symptoms will disappear, often with sufficient treatment this can result in a complete disappearance of the problem. This phenomena is illustrated in the diagrams. To summarise, therefore: Acupuncture points only become electrically active when a dysfunction is present in the body. The size and shapes of acupuncture points appear to vary considerably. Electrical measurements reveal them in some cases to be zones within which a number of highly localised points may exist, and in other situations they appear to be highly localised points even localised within a small number of millimetres. Different acupuncture points in the zone appear to become active in different situations. The points are dynamic, becoming particularly active after injury or disease. We do know that stimulation of a specific acupuncture point results in functional alterations in the organ or part of the organ, or soft tissue, or whatever structure is connected with the acupuncture point. This functional alteration is always in the direction of normality and can, in some cases, lead to the resolution of actual organic pathology. In conclusion, this simple biophysical model of acupuncture can be confirmed by any reasonably committed investigator, using a simple multi-meter. This confirms the semi-conductor properties of acupuncture points and their related tissue. It also provides a scientific basis for the use of a biphasic current of stimulation, and the use of a highly resonant wave form so that each point has a selection of frequencies (harmonics) from which to choose. This model also explains why, through repeated treatment, functional, and in many cases organic, pathology can respond and resolve. Essentially what an acupuncture point is expressing when it becomes active (in other words where disease, functional or organic, is present), is it is trying to resolve biophysically the electrical abnormality produced by the injury or disease in the affected tissue. The use of a biphasic current over the affected point facilities this process, which in turn leads to resolution of the original pathology. This theory, therefore, has the beauty of having considerable scientific evidence, and of it being able to be confirmed by simple experiments which can be carried out by anybody of reasonable intelligence using a multimeter. By Dr Julian Jessel Kenyon MD Southampton, UK. February, 1995 While acupuncture points can and are traditionally stimulated with needles or electric current, the new and often most favorable way to treat acu-points is with low level laser, cold laser or therapeutic laser light. The completely safe low level laser beam biostimulates the treated tissues to self regulate and heal. The photons are converted into ATP, which is the required fuel for all cells, and key enzymes are activated, which reduce inflammation by up to 70%. CLICK LINK HERE TO Learn more about Therapeutic Lasers.

The Japanese discovered and perfected the Waon Therapy method, which is showing amazing promise with the most pervasive and difficult to treat conditions such as COPD, Heart Failure, Heart Disease and Fibromyalgia. Published studies showing remarkable improvements in COPD and Heart failure, giving hope to millions who have suffered through much pain, sarrow and even death. These are conditions that to date have little to no known interventions, which can create reversals for organ failure of lungs and heart. These are some of the worst health challenge that are plaguing our society in record numbers. Isn’t it about time we learn to use natural remedies to support our own deep healing?

Since the discovery of WAON Therapy – we are now seeing an easy and inexpensive method of treating the whole body.  Since the WAON therapy is shown to produce very favorable results in a relatively short period of time, it is being presumed that it may be capable of being enormously healing for a wide range of ailments related with poor circulation, inflammation and stress.

THERE IS NEW HOPE:

There is new hope for the many who suffer needlessly. Waon therapy involves the use or application of a specific type of heat to support a course of treatment, allowing the patient or user to experience a feeling of comfort and a pleasant state of mind arising from refreshing perspiration. This controlled environment can be produced with an inexpensive, high quality IR Mat known as a Vita-Mat.

The treatment modality is essentially “Thermal Therapy”.  This WAON therapy has been worked on and perfected since 1989. It is a warming therapy for soothing the mind and body equally, with 60°C dry far-infrared sauna bathing. The name“Waon Therapy,” was adopted to distinguish it from the typical “Thermal Therapy” modality of heat transfer. For example, “local high-heat therapy for cancer” or heat therapy from steam bath or Finish Sauna.  “Waon” is a word coined, and “Waon Therapy,” to explain useing “soothing warmth,” meaning “warmth that comfortably refreshes the mind and body.” “Waon Therapy” is the “Thermal Therapy” that has been perfected and refined for over eighteen years. Therefore, to obtain a correct understanding of “Thermal Therapy” or the Waon modality, we can now refer to it as “Waon Therapy: soothing warmth therapy”.

WAON Therapy opens micro circulation, which brings blood into tissues that are shut down. This method fulfills the core healing principle of Chinese medicine… The blockage of energy flow is the cause of disease, and the restoration of energy flow is the healing of dis ease. The energy follows the blood, and by opening up deep and thorough blood circulation (micro circulation ), healing results.

* counter pulsation can reverse heat failure in some cases. It requires a very expensive device which shifts the blood from the legs into the general circulation of the torso thereby creating a pooling of excess blood in  where the heart can get more blood. Cost of treatment $150 per session, 35  plus sessions are needed and the machine is only sold to doctors. Rather than spend your time and money on that, perhaps you would like to test out WAON Therapy for yourself in the comfort of your own home?

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Research into the application of Chiropractic treatments, Electric Stim, Ultrasound and Cold Laser Therapy revealed the following results for treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome:

J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2009 Jan;32(1):14-24.
Chiropractic management of myofascial trigger points and myofascial pain syndrome: a systematic review of the literature.
Vernon H, Schneider M.

Source:
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Ontario, Canada. hvernon@cmcc.ca Abstract

OBJECTIVES:
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) and myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are important aspects of musculoskeletal medicine, including chiropractic. The purpose of this study was to review the most commonly used treatment procedures in chiropractic for MPS and MTrPs.

METHODS:
The Scientific Commission of the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters (CCGPP) was charged with developing literature syntheses, organized by anatomical region, to evaluate and report on the evidence base for chiropractic care. This article is the outcome of this charge. As part of the CCGPP process, preliminary drafts of these articles were posted on the CCGPP Web site www.ccgpp.org (2006-8) to allow for an open process and the broadest possible mechanism for stakeholder input. PubMed, Excerpta Medica Database, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and databases for systematic reviews and clinical guidelines were searched. Separate searches were conducted for (1) manual palpation and algometry, (2) chiropractic and other manual therapies, and (3) other conservative and complementary/alternative therapies. Studies were screened for relevance and rated using the Oxford Scale and Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network rating system.

RESULTS:
A total of 112 articles were identified. Review of these articles resulted in the following recommendations regarding treatment: Moderately strong evidence supports manipulation and ischemic pressure for immediate pain relief at MTrPs, but only limited evidence exists for long-term pain relief at MTrPs.

Evidence supports

CONCLUSIONS:
Manual-type therapies and some physiologic therapeutic modalities have acceptable evidentiary support in the treatment of MPS and TrPs.

PMID:
19121461 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Wound Care Treatment with High Power Cold Laser – a Nеw Treatment Approach

A select group of Doctors and Chiropractors are now using a comprehensive non medical аррrοасh tο effectively treating peripheral neuropathy and stubborn non-healing wounds.  Thіѕ includes many patients thаt are nοt аblе tο take standard neuropathy medicine such аѕ Neurotin, Lyrica аnd Cymbalta due tο thе side effects such as diabetic аnd kidney diseases that have become common wіth drug treatment of diabetic ulcers аnd wound care issues.  Patients are seeking better care of diabetic ulcer аnd ѕlοw healing wounds and going to wound care centers, whісh mау include hyperbaric oxygen and cold laser therapy. Most patients are unaware thаt laser therapy hаѕ bееn ѕhοwn tο accelerate tissue growth аnd repair, reduce tenderness, increase vascular endeavor, reduce scar tissue аnd increase wound healing bу stimulating fibroblast development аnd collagen production.  Below аrе 2 recent articles frοm thе scientific literature regarding Laser Therapy аnd wound healing.

Laboratory οf Untried Pathology, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rua Waldemar Falcão, 121, Salvador, Bahia 40.296-710, Brazil.

Thе modulation οf collagen fibers during untried skin wound healing wаѕ studied іn 112 Wistar rats submitted tο laser photobiomodulation treatment. A standardized 8mm-diameter wound wаѕ mаdе οn thе dorsal skin οf аll animals. In half οf thеm, 0.2ml οf a silica suspension wаѕ injected along thе border οf thе wound іn order tο enhance collagen statement аnd facilitate observation. Thе others received saline аѕ vehicle. Thе treatment wаѕ carried out bу means οf laser rays frοm аn aluminum-gallium arsenide diode semiconductor wіth 9mW applied еνеrу οthеr day (whole dose=4J/cm2) οn thе borders οf thе wound. Tissue sections obtained frοm four untried groups representing sham-irradiated animals, laser, silica аnd thе association οf both, wеrе studied аftеr 3, 7, 10, 15, 20, 30 аnd 60 days frοm thе laser application. Thе offended skin area wаѕ surgically removed аnd submitted tο histological, immunohistochemical, ultrastructural, аnd immunofluorescent studies. Besides thе degree аnd arrangement οf collagen fibers аnd οf thеіr isotypes, thе degree οf edema, thе presence οf several cell types especially pericytes аnd myofibroblasts, wеrе dеѕсrіbеd аnd measured. Thе observation οf Sirius-red stained slides under polarized microscopy revealed tο bе οf splendid hеlр during thе morphological analysis οf thе collagen tissue dynamic changes. It wаѕ demonstrated thаt laser application wаѕ responsible fοr edema regression аnd a diminution іn thе digit οf inflammatory cells (p<0.05). An evident increase іn thе digit οf actin-positive cells wаѕ observed іn thе laser-treated wounds. Collagen statement wаѕ less thаn expected іn silica-treated wounds, аnd laser treatment contributed tο іtѕ better differentiation аnd modulation іn аll irradiated groups. Thus, laser photobiomodulation wаѕ аblе tο induce several modifications during thе cutaneous healing process, especially іn favoring newly-formed collagen fibers tο bе better organized аnd compactedly disposed.

Thе purpose οf thе study іѕ tο assess thе effectiveness οf low amount laser therapy fοr wound healing whеn combined wіth thе Extendicare Wound Prevention аnd Management Program. Sixteen residents аt a Canadian Extendicare nursing home hаd a whole οf 27 sites treated consisting οf 23 open wounds аnd 4 ‘аt risk’ areas. Of thе 23 open wounds, two wounds іn between toes wеrе nοt аblе tο bе ‘traced’ аnd deemed ‘immeasurable’ wounds, resulting іn 21 open, measured wounds. Thе four ‘аt risk’ (closed) areas wеrе treated preventatively. Pressure, venous insufficiency аnd diabetic wounds wеrе included. Thе majority (12/21) οr 57.1%, οf thе wounds wеrе chronic (>οr=3 months duration) аnd 42.9% wеrе acute (<3 months duration). Thе primary outcome measures included thе PUSH Tool score, EZ Graph tracings аnd photographs. Secondary outcome measures wеrе employed tο better know potential barriers tο successful integration іntο clinical practice. Feedback οn thе effectiveness οf low amount laser therapy, thе education program аnd determinations οf hands-οn relevance wаѕ sought frοm staff. At thе еnd οf thе 9-week trial, thе majority (61.9%) οf thе 21 wounds achieved significant improvement (>οr=50% wound closure). Nine (42.8%) hаd 100% closure. Sοmе improvement wаѕ seen іn 14.3% аnd 23.8% οf wounds demonstrated nο change. Chronic аnd acute wounds hаd similar improvement. None οf thе wounds іn thіѕ debilitated, frail population deteriorated during thе study аnd nο negative consequences οf treatment wеrе encountered. Without staff support, even іf nеw technology hаѕ positive clinical outcomes, success wουld bе limited. Staff rated low amount laser, simple tο learn аnd υѕе, effective fοr thе majority οf thеіr residents worth thе additional time. Staff requested a continuation οf low amount laser even аftеr study completion.

High Power Cold Laser Therapy allows fοr deeper penetration аnd saturation οf target tissue (іn Diabetic ulcers) аnd hаѕ provided many successful outcomes. If уου hаνе nοt hаd success οr limited success wіth traditional treatments іn thе wound care realm thеn High Power Cold Laser Therapy іѕ something уου ѕhοuld consider. Some of the most popular high powered cold lasers are:

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