Visualized Analysis of Research Hotspots in Acupuncture-Neuro Immunoregulation Based on Bibliometrics

Objective: To review the development of acupuncture and moxibustion-neural network regulation research systematically and comprehensively in China. Method: This study adopted co-word analysis, cluster analysis and other bibliometric methods such as SATI3.2, Citespace and Gephi to visually demonstrate the annual publication volume, cooperation between institutions and co-authorship in the field of acupuncture-neuro immunoregulation research based on the data of more than 70 papers on related topics covering a period of 24 years from 1997 to 2020 in China. Results: The results show that there are three major research institutions in the field of acupuncture-neuro immunoregulation, namely Shanghai, Zhejiang major research institutions in the field of acupuncture-neuro immunoregulation, namely Shanghai, Zhejiang and Heilongjiang Universities of Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as 7 clusters, including immune function, acupuncture therapy and endogenous opioid peptide. In the future research, a more comprehensive system will be constructed based on the gradually clear relationship between meridians and nerve regulation, humoral regulation, and immune regulation. Application practice will combine traditional acupuncture with modern medicine to create a variety of new therapies, such as electroacupuncture, electric acupuncture, and acupoint injection. Conclusion: The research focus will be expanded on how to improve the clinical efficacy of multiple combined therapies such as acupuncture for the prevention and treatment of diseases through the regulation of immune cells and immune molecules as well as the regulation of the "acupuncture-meridian- neuroendocrine-immune" network.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ACUPUNCTURE REDUCING POINT ON THE IMPROVEMENT OF MUSCULAR STRENGTH OF STROKE PATIENTS

Background: Stroke is a disease caused by disruption of blood flow to areas of the brain that are blocked in the cerebral or cervical arteries which result in decreased or even loss of function controlled by brain tissue. One of the effects caused by stroke is hemiparesis. Rehabilitation therapy plays an important role in a comprehensive restoration of bodily functions due to stroke, this program aims to restore function to reduce disability, one of the treatments is to use acupuncture meridian points. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of acupuncture meridian points in increasing muscle strength in stroke patients. Methods: The research design used in this study was a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design. The number of samples of all stroke patients at the Holistic nursing therapy clinic in Probolinggo and the Healer School Jember Clinic that met the inclusion criteria from October 2020 to March 2021 were 270 respondents. Data collection techniques used observation sheets to assess muscle strength before and after the intervention of acupuncture meridian points in stroke patients. Data analysis used was the Wilcoxon test with a statistical significance value accepted if p <0.05. Results: The results of the data analysis of the intervention group showed a significant value of hand muscle strength (p 0.003; α 0.05) and leg (p 0.005, α 0.05) where (p <0.05) it can be concluded that there is a significant difference in strength. A muscle in the intervention group before and after being given acupuncture. The findings of this study suggest that there is a significant effect of acupuncture on lower and upper muscle strength. Conclusion: In general, the use of acupuncture meridian points can increase muscle strength in stroke patients, so the use of acupuncture meridian points can provide benefits for restoring muscle strength in stroke patients.

The explanation on the essence of Qi & Blood at meridians theory

Background; By the classical meridian theory, acupuncture meridian is the channel through which Qi & Blood flows. And "When Qi moves, Blood follows". "When Qi stagnates, Blood congeals." Therefor Qi and Blood are inseparable, and the disease is treated by transmission and regulating of Qi & Blood. So then, what’s the essence of Qi & Blood?Objectives; The purpose of this study is to explain clinical-physiologically the essence of Qi & Blood. Methods; The nephrotic syndrome cure result by mineral and non-mineral pulse light stimuli on acupoints, were researched and analyzed contrast. And the classical meridian theory on Qi & Blood was analyzed. Results and discussion; Nephrotic syndrome was only treated by mineral pulse light stimuli on SP6, KI3 acupoints without any drug use, but was never treated by non-mineral pulse light stimuli. And Qi & Blood is inseparable. Conclusions; Qi & Blood transmitted into kidney along KI meridian course from SP6, KI3 acupoints at legs, is DNA-biophoton spectrum code inputted by mineral filter spectrum, and pulse ion current flowing into the primo vascular system. In a word, Qi & Blood is DNA-biophoton spectrum code (Qi) and pulse ion current (Blood) flowing into primo vascular system, the meridian’s substance.

The Meridian-like High Thermal Line as the Evidence on Existence of Meridians in Human Body

Background; The acupuncture meridian is the channel through which Qi & Blood flow, and acupuncture is having many thousands year history for treating various illnesses. However, there was no powerful evidence to prove the existence of meridians until now. Objectives; The purpose of this study is to explain that the meridian-like high thermal line (MLHTL) is the powerful evidence to prove the existence of meridians in human body. Methods; The meridian-like high thermal line inducing and the disease cure effect in the target organs connected along the meridians by the mineral pulse light stimuli, was researched and analyzed. Results; The meridian-like high thermal lines were induced along the classic meridians course at the human body surface, and simultaneously the internal refractory diseases such as nephrotic syndrome and angina pectoris were treated in the target organs connected along the meridians without drug use by the mineral pulse light stimuli. Conclusions; The meridian-like high thermal line is the powerful evidence to prove the existence of meridians in human body. From now on, MPL stimulator (Version 1) can induce MLHTL, and can show the non-drug cure effect in target organ connected along MLHTL.

The primo vascular system is the substance of meridians.

Background; The primo vascular system (PVS) is new circulatory system. However, the primo vascular system doesn’t achieve now on the valuation criteria on the substance of meridians, so that anyone can't prove that the primo vascular system is the substance of meridians. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to prove clinical-physiologically that the primo vascular system is the substance of acupuncture meridian.Methods: Meridian-like high thermal line (MLHTL) induced by the mineral pulse light stimulus on acupoints, and nephrotic syndrome treated simultaneously without any drug use, were researched and analyzed. Next, the inducing characteristic of meridian-like high thermal lines and, anatomic and electro-physiologic characteristic of PVS were researched and analyzed. Results: The KI, SP meridian-like high thermal line coinciding completely along the classic KI, SP meridian course, were induced by the mineral pulse light stimulus on SP6 acupoints, and simultaneously nephrotic syndrome in kidney, the internal target organ connected along KI meridian from the KI3, SP6 acupoints, was treated without any drug use. And the primo vascular system was basis tissue of MLHTL inducing. Conclusions: The primo vascular system was achieved completely to the valuation criteria on the substance of meridians. Thus, the primo vascular system is the substance of meridians.

Meridian Acupuncture in Stroke Rehabilitation: A literature review

Rehabilitation therapy has an important role in restoring bodily functions comprehensively due to stroke which aims to restore function so as to reduce disability. One therapy that nurses can do is to use acupuncture meridian points. Acupuncture is considered to play a leading role in the treatment of symptoms related to stroke. This literature review aims to analyze the benefits of the acupuncture points in stroke rehabilitation. The research method used by the author is a literature review using several databases namely Pubmed, Cochrane Library, EbscoHost, Proquest and Google Scholar from 2008 to 2018. An article that discusses rehabilitation of stroke patients using acupuncture meridian points is used as a medium of rehabilitation. The literature search results show that the rehabilitation of acupuncture meridian points provides the benefits of recovery of stroke symptoms such as hemiparese, dyspagia, dementia, and reduced volume and infarction including neurological deficits so as to improve the quality of life for stroke patients. Keywords: stroke, rehabilitation, quality of life, acupuncture, meridians

Acupuncture Meridian-Based Myofascial Release to Treat Knee Pain in Sinding-Larsen–Johansson Syndrome: A Case Report

Sinding-Larsen–Johansson syndrome (SLJ) is an overuse injury most commonly seen in young male athletes. It is an osteochondrosis of the distal patella, secondary to excessive traction caused by the extensor mechanism. This case details treatment of a 10-year old boy diagnosed with SLJ who showed marked improvement after utilizing a new osteopathic manipulative treatment technique. This technique incorporates the use of myofascial release along acupuncture meridians to improve function and decrease healing time. The authors consider this case worthy of reporting due to the immediate improvement of the patient secondary to manipulation, and the ability for the athlete to continue activity despite the diagnosis. This case suggests potential for increased utilization of the technique as a concomitant treatment to those modalities already being practiced.