Acupuncture and its
Complementary Role in the
Treatment of
Cardiovascular Diseases.
Roger Wang A.P., Dr. Huimin Wang
Wang’s Acupuncture
Jacksonville, FL
http://wangsacupunctureclinic.com
How Does Acupuncture
Work? 1. Conduction of electromagnetic signals:1
strategic conductors of electromagnetic signals.
electromagnetic signals to be relayed at greater-than-
normal rates.
Endorphins, immune system.
2. Activation of the body’s Natural Opioid System1:
Acupuncture releases opioids. 2-3
How Does Acupuncture
Work? 3. Stimulation Of The Hypothalamus And The
Pituitary Gland:1, 4
Wide range of effects.
4. Change In The Secretion Of Neurotransmitters And
Neurohormones.1, 5
5. Modulate the activity within specific brain
areas.6-9
Who Offers Acupuncture?
Mayo Clinic
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Cleveland Clinic
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer
Center
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
And many more . . .
What Are the Indications? According to a VA Literature Review in 2014.10
Pain:10
Positive Effect:
Headache in General and Migraine Specifically.
Chronic Pain.
Dysmenorrhea
What Are the Indications? Potentially positive effect:10
Osteoarthritis
General Pain
Cancer Pain
Labor pain
Prostatitis
Plantar Heel
Tempomandibular
Pregnancy pain
What Are the Indications? Wellness:10
Potential Positive Effect:
Insomnia
Smoking cessation
Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting
Restless Legs
What Are the Indications? Mental Health:10
Potential Positive Effect:
Depression
Schizophrenia
Anxiety
PTSD
What Are the Indications? Cochrane Review:11-19
low back pain
migraine prophylaxis
neck disorders
peripheral joint osteoarthritis
tension-type headache
fibromyalgia
chemotherapy-induced nausea or vomiting.
Pain management for women in labor
postoperative nausea and vomiting
What Are the Indications? According to Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine & Digestive Center:20
Acute and chronic pain, including repetitive motion injuries (e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, and tendonitis), TMJ and teeth grinding, traumatic and post-surgical pain
Autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue, Sjogren’s syndrome, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves’ disease, Raynaud’s phenomenon, scleroderma, Crohn’s disease, Systemic lupus erythematosus, autoimmune hepatitis, and multiple sclerosis
What Are the Indications? According to Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine & Digestive Center:20
Cognitive issues, such as lack of concentration, poor memory, ADD, and inability to focus
Dermatological conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis, and cystic acne
Energy problems, such as fatigue, lack of motivation, and chronic fatigue syndrome
Gastrointestinal conditions, including heartburn; abdominal pain; irritable colon; diarrhea; constipation
What Are the Indications? According to Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine & Digestive Center:20
Gynecological and obstetric issues, including PMS; painful periods; morning sickness, fetal breech presentation, support for delivery in late pregnancy, support for lactation difficulties
Infertility and reproductive problems of women and men
Insomnia and sleep disorders
Musculoskeletal issues, such as low back pain; muscle, tendon, or joint pain; sports injuries
Neurological conditions including chronic headaches; sciatica; nerve injuries
Respiratory problems, such as asthma; sinusitis; allergic rhinitis
What Are the Indications? According to Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine &
Digestive Center:20
“This list is not exhaustive. If you have a health concern
not listed above, give us a call and we will be happy to
discuss your case.”20
What Are the Indications? According to the World Health Organization:21
Adverse reactions to radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy
Allergic rhinitis (including hay fever)
Biliary colic
Depression (including depressive neurosis and depression
following stroke)
Dysentery, acute bacillary
Dysmenorrhoea, primary
Epigastralgia, acute (in peptic ulcer, acute and chronic
gastritis, and gastrospasm)
What Are the Indications? According to the World Health Organization:21
Facial pain (including craniomandibular disorders)
Headache
Hypertension, essential
Hypotension, primary
Induction of labour
Knee pain
Leukopenia
Low back pain
Malposition of fetus, correction of
Morning sickness
What Are the Indications? According to the World Health Organization:21
Nausea and vomiting
Neck pain
Pain in dentistry (including dental pain and temporomandibular dysfunction)
Periarthritis of shoulder
Postoperative pain
Renal colic
Rheumatoid arthritis
Sciatica
Sprain
Stroke
Tennis elbow
What Are the Indications? Our Clinical Experience at Wang’s Acupuncture:
Musculoskeletal
Neurological
GI
What Are the Indications? The following systems are also involved:
Respiratory
HEENT
Dermatology
Genital Urinary system
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Immune system
Endocrine
Psychiatric
Cardiovascular
What Are the Indications? For a more complete list, visit our website:
http://wangsacupunctureclinic.com.
Cardiovascular Indications. According to the above sources:
Raynaud’s phenomenon20
Hypertension, essential21
Hypotension, primary21
Stroke21
Cardiovascular Indications. According to Our Clinical Experience:
Hypertension
Hypotension
Certain types of arrhythmia (possible parasympathetic and sympathetic regulation)
Raynaud’s phenomenon
Chest Pain
Stroke Sequelae
Peripheral Neuropathy due to PAD
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