Neurobiology of Acupuncture: Volume 111

This book summarises the recent development in acupuncture research and in particular, the neurobiology of acupuncture. It provides a focus but a diverse range of subjects covering many body systems. The first a few chapters discuss the basic principles of acupuncture, then its modulatory effects on nervous system such as induction of neurotrophin and neurogenesis in the brain. Late chapters explore the clinical effects and potential mechanisms of acupuncture on different conditions ranging from neurological diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and stroke, to psychiatric illnesses, insomnia, hypertension, gastrointestinal diseases and drug addiction. We believe this will promote the understanding acupuncture treatment and enhance acupuncture research in the future.

Autorentext
Dr. Bai-Yun Zeng is a visiting senior fellow of King's College London, and a Guest Professor of Sichuan University West China School of Pharmacy, China. Kaicun Zhao is a professor at Middlesex University London

Zusammenfassung
Summarises the development in acupuncture research and in particular, the neurobiology of acupuncture. This book provides a focus but a diverse range of subjects covering many body systems. It brings together research on the neurobiology of acupuncture.

Inhalt

1. History of Acupuncture Research*Yi Zhuang, Jing-jing Xing, Juan Li, Bai-Yun Zeng and Fan-rong Liang

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2. Effects of Acupuncture Needling with Specific Sensation on Cerebral Hemodynamics and Autonomic Nervous Activity in Humans*Kouich Takamoto, Susumu Urakawa, Kazushige Sakai, Taketoshi Ono and Hisao Nishijo

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3. Acupuncture point specificity*Jing-jing Xing, Bai-Yun Zeng, Juan Li, Yi Zhuang and Fan-rong Liang

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4. Acupuncture Stimulation Induces Neurogenesis in Adult Brain*Min-Ho Nam, Kwang Seok Ahn and Seung-Hoon Choi

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5. Acupuncture and Neurotrophin Modulation*Marzia Soligo, Stefania Lucia Nori, Virginia Protto, Fulvio Florenzano and Luigi Manni

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6. Acupuncture Stimulation and Neuroendocrine Regulation*Jung-Sheng Yu, Bai-Yun Zeng and Ching-Liang Hsieh

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7. Current development of acupuncture in Parkinson's Disease*Bai-Yun Zeng, Sarah Salvage and Peter Jenner

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8. Acupuncture Therapy for Stroke Patients*Xin Li and Qiang Wang

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9. Effects of Acupuncture Therapy on Alzheimer's Disease*Bai-Yun Zeng, Sarah Salvage and Peter Jenner

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10. Acupuncture Therapy for Psychiatric Illness*Karen Pilkington

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11. Acupuncture for the Treatment of Insomnia*Kaicun Zhao

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12. Acupuncture for the Treatment of Drug Addiction*Cai-Lian Cui, Liu-Zhen Wu and Yi-jing Li

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13. Acupuncture Regulation of Blood Pressure: Two Decades of Research*John Longhurst and Stephanie Tjen-A-Looi

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14. Effect and Mechanism of Acupuncture on Gastrointestinal Diseases*Toku Takahashi *