A New Theory for Acupuncture: Promoting Robust Regulation

Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
Yuan XuYi Guo

Abstract

Robustness, an ability of biological networks to uphold their functionalities in the face of perturbations, is a key characteristic of all living systems. Acupuncture is a procedure in which fine needles are inserted into an individual at discrete points and then manipulated, with the intent of preventing and curing diseases. Acupuncture does not directly eliminate pathogenic factors or pathological tissue; rather, acupuncture enhances the ability of the human body to self-medicate itself by activating complex regulatory systems and by maintaining physiological homeostasis to prevent or treat diseases. From this point of view, the effect of acupuncture on the human body is more likely a kind of regulation to promote robustness. That is to say, acupuncture has the ability to promote robustness. In this article, we review the properties and functions of acupuncture in preventing and treating diseases and in maintaining health by enhancing robustness.

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May 7, 2020·Acupuncture in Medicine : Journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society·Danmei ChenWei Fan
Sep 3, 2020·Journal of Affective Disorders·Leandro Cardozo-Batista, Adriana Marcassa Tucci

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