Research from the Mayo Clinic in Florida suggests that the channels (or meridians) used in acupuncture to treat hot flushes have a neurophysiological correspondence to the central nervous system pathways which are involved in hot flushes. The summary of the research is available in this online journal. The channels referred to in this research are known in Chinese medicine as Kidney, Spleen, Lung and Heart. The photo shows me inserting a needle at a point called Spleen 6 - one frequently used in treating these problems. Pressing the needle's guide tube on the skin, as I pop the needle in, minimises any discomfort for my patient.
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