Neurobiology of Acupuncture (Volume 111) (International Review of Neurobiology, 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. This volume of __International Review of Neurobiology__ brings together cutting-edge research on the neurobiology of acupuncture. It reviews current knowledge and understanding, provides a starting point for researchers and practitioners entering the field, and builds a platform for further research and discovery. Content: Series Page Page ii Copyright Page iv Contributors Pages xi-xiii Preface Pages xv-xviii Bai-Yun Zeng, Kaicun Zhao, Fan-Rong Liang Chapter One - History of Acupuncture Research Pages 1-23 Yi Zhuang, Jing-jing Xing, Juan Li, Bai-Yun Zeng, Fan-rong Liang Chapter Two - Effects of Acupuncture Needling with Specific Sensation on Cerebral Hemodynamics and Autonomic Nervous Activity in Humans Pages 25-48 Kouich Takamoto, Susumu Urakawa, Kazushige Sakai, Taketoshi Ono, Hisao Nishijo Chapter Three - Acupuncture Point Specificity Pages 49-65 Jing-jing Xing, Bai-Yun Zeng, Juan Li, Yi Zhuang, Fan-rong Liang Chapter Four - Acupuncture Stimulation Induces Neurogenesis in Adult Brain Pages 67-90 Min-Ho Nam, Kwang Seok Ahn, Seung-Hoon Choi Chapter Five - Acupuncture and Neurotrophin Modulation Pages 91-124 Marzia Soligo, Stefania Lucia Nori, Virginia Protto, Fulvio Florenzano, Luigi Manni Chapter Six - Acupuncture Stimulation and Neuroendocrine Regulation Pages 125-140 Jung-Sheng Yu, Bai-Yun Zeng, Ching-Liang Hsieh Chapter Seven - Current Development of Acupuncture Research in Parkinson's Disease Pages 141-158 Bai-Yun Zeng, Sarah Salvage, Peter Jenner Chapter Eight - Acupuncture Therapy for Stroke Patients Pages 159-179 Xin Li, Qiang Wang Chapter Nine - Effect and Mechanism of Acupuncture on AlzheimerвЂTMs Disease Pages 181-195 Bai-Yun Zeng, Sarah Salvage, Peter Jenner Chapter Ten - Acupuncture Therapy for Psychiatric Illness Pages 197-216 Karen Pilkington Chapter Eleven - Acupuncture for the Treatment of Insomnia Pages 217-234 Kaicun Zhao Chapter Twelve - Acupuncture for the Treatment of Drug Addiction Pages 235-256 Cai-Lian Cui, Liu-Zhen Wu, Yi-jing Li Chapter Thirteen - Acupuncture Regulation of Blood Pressure: Two Decades of Research Pages 257-271 John C. Longhurst, Stephanie Tjen-A-Looi Chapter Fourteen - Effect and Mechanism of Acupuncture on Gastrointestinal Diseases Pages 273-294 Toku Takahashi Index Pages 295-303 Contents of Recent Volumes Pages 305-344

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.

This volume of International Review of Neurobiology brings together cutting-edge research on the neurobiology of acupuncture. It reviews current knowledge and understanding, provides a starting point for researchers and practitioners entering the field, and builds a platform for further research and discovery.

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.