Drs Martin & Sue Allbright
'Blending an ancient medical approach of mind and body with modern health'
Acupuncture Research
Structure
Density
Rigidity
Evidence
We would like to share with you our personal view, beliefs and approach about the research that is presented on these pages.
We both value the research of modern science and the many developments that have been discovered.
We also value the depth of wisdom and knowledge of traditional and classical five element acupuncture, which integrates the many aspects of body and mind.
We acknowledge the information gained from research, and we endevaour to use it where appropriate when meeting the needs of an individual who is suffering in health.
We hope later to share more information on the five elements of acupuncture.
Classical Acupuncture
NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
Noradrenaline -
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In the brain, noradrenaline (NE) is mainly synthesised by noradrenergic cell groups classified as A1–A7, which transmit NE to large areas of the brain. Specifically, A5–A7 groups project not only to the brain but also to the spinal cord, and the A6 region, which is the Locus Coeruleus (LC), contains the largest collection of noradrenergic neurons in the central nervous system (CNS).
It appears from the research at present that acupuncture stimulates the production of noradrenaline at the LC, which plays a role in the down regulation of pain. It appears the stronger the stimulation, the longer the duration of the stimulation and or an increased number of acupuncture points stimulated often leads to an increase of activity in the LC and noraderenaline release.
Diagram showing the PONS where the Locus Ceruleus is situated