Defining Acupuncture Sensitivity (AS) Acupuncture Sensitivity (AS) refers to the measurable and subjective variability in an individual’s physiological and perceptual response to acupuncture stimulation. This construct moves beyond a simple binary classification of ‘responder’ or ‘non-responder,’ acknowledging that the efficacy of acupuncture is profoundly modulated by inherent individual differences in sensory processing, pain threshold, and […]
Attitudes toward Oriental Medicine Oriental Medicine (OM), often encompassing systems such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Korean Oriental Medicine, and Japanese Kampo, represents a complex array of healing practices rooted in millennia of cultural and clinical experience across East Asia. Attitudes toward OM are highly polarized and deeply influenced by geographic location, cultural heritage, personal […]
Introduction to Acupuncture Sensations Acupuncture, an ancient therapeutic practice originating in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body. While the mechanical action of needle insertion is simple, the resulting complex array of physical feelings experienced by the patient is central to the efficacy and theory of […]
Introduction: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the Context of Pandemics The emergence of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), leading to the global COVID-19 pandemic, necessitated a rapid and multifaceted medical response. In China, where the outbreak originated, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) was immediately mobilized alongside conventional Western biomedical approaches, reflecting its long-standing […]