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Draz RS, Serry ZMH, Rahmy AF, El Bardesi MS, Taha MM. Electroacupuncture Versus Aerobic Interval Training on Liver Functions in Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver. J Altern Complement Med 2019; 26:51-57. [PMID: 31657614 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2019.0182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is considered one of the most common and most important conditions affecting the liver, because of its increasing prevalence all over the world. It is usually associated with elevated liver enzymes and ranges from simple steatosis to liver cirrhosis. This study was conducted to compare the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) versus aerobic interval training (AIT) exercise and how they affect liver functions in people suffering from nonalcoholic fatty liver. Methods: This study was carried out on 50 female patients suffering from NAFLD with age ranging from 30 to 55 years; they were randomly divided into two equal groups: group A received (EA) stimulation at points of liver 3 (LR3), liver 14 (LR14), gall bladder 34 (GB34), and stomach 36 (ST36), whereas group B received AIT exercise. All patients in both groups A and B received 3 sessions per week for 6 weeks (receiving noninterrupted 18 sessions) in addition to their standard medications. Evaluation of all patients in both groups A and B was carried out before and after the treatment program by measuring the levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), triglycerides (TGs), and C-reactive protein (CRP). Results: There is a significant decrease (p < 0.05) of ALT, AST, TGs, and CRP within each group, A and B, after 6 weeks of treatment sessions. A significant difference post-treatment was found between both groups in ALT, AST, and TGs (p < 0.05). However, there was no significant difference in CRP (p > 0.05) between both groups post-treatment. Conclusions: It can be concluded that both EA and AIT exercise are potent modalities that improve liver functions in people with NAFLD with better effect toward EA.
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- Ramy Salama Draz
- Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Rehabilitation, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Physical Therapy for Internal Medicine, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Chen CW, Tai CJ, Choy CS, Hsu CY, Lin SL, Chan WP, Chiang HS, Chen CA, Leung TK. Wave-induced flow in meridians demonstrated using photoluminescent bioceramic material on acupuncture points. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2013; 2013:739293. [PMID: 24307911 PMCID: PMC3838801 DOI: 10.1155/2013/739293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2013] [Revised: 08/20/2013] [Accepted: 08/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The mechanisms of acupuncture remain poorly understood, but it is generally assumed that measuring the electrical conductivity at various meridians provides data representing various meridian energies. In the past, noninvasive methods have been used to stimulate the acupuncture points at meridians, such as heat, electricity, magnets, and lasers. Photoluminescent bioceramic (PLB) material has been proven to weaken hydrogen bonds and alter the characteristics of liquid water. In this study, we applied the noninvasive PLB technique to acupuncture point irradiation, attempting to detect its effects by using electrical conductivity measurements. We reviewed relevant literature, searching for information on meridians including their wave-induced flow characteristics.
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- C. Will Chen
- Department of Bioengineering, Tatung University, No. 40, Sec. 3, Zhongshan N. Road, Taipei 104, Taiwan
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, No. 252, Wu Hsing Street, Taipei 110, Taiwan
- Department of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wu Hsing Street, Taipei 110-52, Taiwan
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- Emergency and Intensive Care Department, Taipei Hospital, Department of Health, No. 127, Su Yuan Road, Hsinchuang, New Taipei City 242-13, Taiwan
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- Graduated Institute of Communication Engineering, Tatung University, No. 40, Sec. 3, Zhongshan N. Road, Taipei 104, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, No. 127, Su Yuan Road, Hsinchuang, New Taipei City 242-13, Taiwan
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wu Hsing Street, Taipei 110-52, Taiwan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital, No. 111, Sec. 3, Hsing Long Road, Taipei 116, Taiwan
- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wu Hsing Street, Taipei 110-52, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, No. 510, Zhongzheng Road, Xinzhuang, New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, No. 1, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Road, Taipei 10608, Taiwan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital, No. 111, Sec. 3, Hsing Long Road, Taipei 116, Taiwan
- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wu Hsing Street, Taipei 110-52, Taiwan
- Department of Physics & College of Science and Engineering, Fu Jen Catholic University, No. 510, Zhongzheng Road, Xinzhuang, New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan
- Department of Radiology, Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, No. 127 Su Yuan Road, Hsinchuang, New Taipei City 242-13, Taiwan
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de Souza DE, de Souza RSS, Manoel CV, Pereira MDO, do Carmo FS, da Fonseca ADS, Bernardo-Filho M. Acupuncture Stimulation at Taixi Point: Effect on Technetium-99m Methylenediphosphonate Bioavailability in Rats. Med Acupunct 2011. [DOI: 10.1089/acu.2011.0791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Deise Elisabete de Souza
- Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Vila Isabel, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
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- Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Vila Isabel, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
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- Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Vila Isabel, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
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- Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Vila Isabel, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
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- Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Vila Isabel, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
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- Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Vila Isabel, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
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- Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Vila Isabel, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
- Instituto Nacional de Câncer, Centro de Pesquisa Básica, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
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Senna-Fernandes V, França DLM, de Souza D, Santos KCM, Sousa RS, Manoel CV, Santos-Filho SD, Cortez CM, Bernardo-Filho M, Guimarães MAM. Acupuncture at "Zusanli" (St.36) and "Sanyinjiao" (SP.6) Points on the Gastrointestinal Tract: A Study of the Bioavailability of (99m)Tc-Sodium Pertechnetate in Rats. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2010; 2011:823941. [PMID: 19213853 PMCID: PMC3137647 DOI: 10.1093/ecam/nep009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2008] [Accepted: 12/23/2008] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The objective of this study is to investigate the differences of acupuncture effect between the Zusanli (St.36) and Sanyinjiao (SP.6) points on the gastrointestinal-tract (GIT) segment performed by the bioavailability of
99mTc-sodium-pertechnetate (Na99mTcO4) in rats. Male Wistar rats (n = 21) were allocated into three groups of seven each. Group 1 was treated by acupuncture bilaterally at St.36; Group 2 at SP.6; and Group 3 was untreated (control). After 10 min of needle insertion in anesthetized rats, 0.3 mL of Na99mTcO4 (7.4 MBq) was injected via ocular-plexus. After 20 min, the exitus of animals was induced by cervical-dislocation and GIT organs isolated. However, immediately before the exitus procedure, blood was collected by cardiac-puncture for blood radio-labeling (BRL). The radioactivity uptake of the blood constituents was calculated together with the GIT organs by a well gamma counter. The percentage of injected dose per gram of tissue (%ID/g) of Na99mTcO4 was calculated for each GIT organs, while BRL was calculated in %ID. According to the one-way ANOVA, the stomach, jejunum, ileum from the treated groups (Group 1 and Group 2) had significant differences compared to the controls (Group 3). However, between the treated groups (Group 1 and Group 2), there were significant differences (P < .05) in the stomach, jejunum, ileum, cecum, transverse and rectum. In BRL analysis, Group 2 showed significant increase and decrease of the insoluble and soluble fractions of the blood cells, respectively (P < .0001). The authors suggest that St.36 may have a tendency of up-regulation effect on GIT, whereas SP.6, down-regulation effect. However, further rigorous experimental studies to examine the effectiveness of acupuncture in either acupuncture points need to be carried out.
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- Vasco Senna-Fernandes
- Pós-Graduação de Ciências Médicas (PGCM), Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), CEP: 20551-030, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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Xutian S, Zhang J, Louise W. New exploration and understanding of traditional Chinese medicine. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2009; 37:411-26. [PMID: 19606504 DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x09006941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), originating from oriental philosophy and culture, has been developing through a series of special research and experiments with meditation, accumulation of experiences, and a complete comprehension of ancient theories and methods. However, compared with Conventional Western Medicine (CWM), the theory of TCM is complicated and not easily accepted by Westerners. It is important to explore TCM by using modern scientific techniques and theories. Utilizing his frontier experience and up-to-date scientific knowledge, Dr. Qian Xuesen has been trying to incorporate some key principles with the comprehensive understanding of TCM and clarify difficult but important concepts and principles. Some examples are the existence of invisible matter; 'Qi' and 'Qi monism'; the Heart representing the 'whole will' of human beings; the water environment functioning as a fundamental condition of life; the human body being united with nature and universe as one; the spirit and physical body always being considered unified and connected with the five viscera, especially with the Heart; and the Chinese herbal formula working with different principles than CWM drugs. These works are important for understanding the essence of TCM, the promoting of the modernization of TCM theories by means of the latest of achievements in scientific developments, establishing the direction for future medicines with TCM characteristics, uniting Chinese and Western medicines, and exploiting a bright future for the health of mankind.
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- Stevenson Xutian
- Canadian Institute of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, University of Alberta Canada, # 105, 6303-104 Ave. NW Edmonton, AB, Canada T6A 0X9, Canada.
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