As is typical in all protocols and therapies for lyme disease, no one thing works for everyone. There are good reasons why acupuncture works for many and may be worth trying but everyone is different.
I've done it many times but never consistently. I have a plan to do a long term test and will give my feedback. My insurance is covering so I will see what gains I see with every 2 to 3 weeks.
"Researchers have measured the effects of acupuncture, and we know it can;
– Stimulate nerves in muscles and tissues to release endorphins, the body’s own ‘feel good’ chemicals
– Alter the balance of brain chemicals to promote pain relief and lift mood
– Improve blood flow through the tiny blood vessels in muscles and connective tissues
– Reduce muscular inflammation"
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"The acupuncture point protocol will include points that address the patient’s constitutional diagnosis with points to address specific Lyme and TBD symptoms."
"Yet there is a growing body of evidence that TCM, and acupuncture specifically, is an effective treatment for many injuries and diseases - often with few side effects. For these reasons more and more hospitals, clinics and doctors worldwide are recommending it for their patients."
"For millennia, TCM has recognized a type of disease that is caused by infection and can affect all systems of the body. We call this type of illness Gu zheng, or “Gu syndrome.” This classification covers illnesses caused by “invisible” pathogens, like viruses, funguses, and parasites."
"Lyme disease is not just a spirochetal infection. Through the lens of Gu, we can see Lyme as more than simply a super-infection involving a combination of different strains of parasitic organisms. It also operates by consuming the resources of the host, leading to a physical and emotional wasting of the person, and creating great mental, physical and emotional suffering in the process."
"Last year, Ma's team successfully used an electroacupuncture technique to calm "cytokine storms" in mice with systemic inflammation. This study established that activating somatosensory autonomic reflexes plays a vital role in how electroacupuncture stimulation (ES) reduces systemic inflammation." https://www.psychologytoday.com/.../acupuncture-may...
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