Smart Acustimulations

In traditional Chinese medicine, stimulating acupoints is believed to promote emotional balance and support the body’s natural self-recovery processes. Smart Acustimulation represents a cutting-edge mind and body healing technology, integrating insights from modern biophysics, biology, and ancient esoteric healing philosophies. This innovative approach forms a holistic and natural healing system.

to acupoints or specific body areas without piercing the skin. This non-invasive approach likely interacts with cellular components, influencing mitochondrial function, gene expression, and signalling pathways. Consequently, it has the potential to offer benefits such as pain relief, reduction of inflammation, and support for tissue healing.

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Transcutaneous electrical acustimulation (TEAS)

TEAS involves applying a low-intensity electrical current to acupuncture points without puncturing the skin.

Acustimulation is different from electroacupuncture, which uses needles that puncture the skin.

It is also different from transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). TENS doesn’t use acupuncture points (acupoints).

Published TEAS studies:

Anti-inflammatory effect: Reduced serum TNF and IL6
Neuromodulation effects: PTSD
Depression
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Postoperative anxiety
Autism spectrum disorders
Relieve gastrointestinal symptoms and improve quality of life

TEAS study

1.Feng, B., Zhang, Y., Luo, L. Y., Wu, J. Y., Yang, S. J., Zhang, N., Tan, Q. R., Wang, H. N., Ge, N., Ning, F., Zheng, Z. L., Zhu, R. M., Qian, M. C., Chen, Z. Y., & Zhang, Z. J. (2019). Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation for post-traumatic stress disorder: Assessor-blinded, randomized controlled study. Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 73(4), 179–186. https://doi.org/10.1111/PCN.12810

2.Chen, W. Y., Li, L., Wang, H. Y., & Jiang, N. (2018). [Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation for Depression in Late Pregnancy and Impacts on Inflammatory Cytokines]. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu = Acupuncture Research, 43(1), 44–48. https://doi.org/10.13702/J.1000-0607.160781

3.Tsay, S. L., Cho, Y. C., & Chen, M. L. (2004). Acupressure and Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation in improving fatigue, sleep quality and depression in hemodialysis patients. The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, 32(3), 407–416. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0192415X04002065

4.Chang, S. H., Fang, M. C., & Yang, Y. S. (2010). Effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation for improving depressive mood status among nursing home elders in Taiwan: a pilot study. Geriatric Nursing (New York, N.Y.), 31(5), 324–330. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.GERINURSE.2010.03.001

5.Feng, B., Zhang, Z. J., Zhu, R. M., Yuan, G. Z., Luo, L. Y., McAlonan, G. M., Xu, F. Z., Chen, J., Liu, L. Y., Lv, Y. Y., Wong, H. K., Zhang, Y., & Zhu, L. X. (2016). Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation as an adjunct therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder: A randomized controlled study. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 80, 30–37. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.JPSYCHIRES.2016.05.015

6.Yeh, M. L., Chung, Y. C., Hsu, L. C., & Hung, S. H. (2018). Effect of Transcutaneous Acupoint Electrical Stimulation on Post-Hemorrhoidectomy-Associated Pain, Anxiety, and Heart Rate Variability: A Randomized-Controlled Study. Clinical Nursing Research, 27(4), 450–466. https://doi.org/10.1177/1054773816685745

7.Zhang JS, Zhang XT, Zou LP, Zhang R, Han SP, Han JS. [A Preliminary Study on Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation for Children with Autism]. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu. 2017 Jun 25;42(3):249-53. Chinese. PMID: 29071983.

8.Xuan, J. lei, Zhu, Y. wei, Xu, W. hui, Zhao, H., Chen, J. D. Z., Wu, G. jue, & Gong, L. (2022). Integrative effects of transcutaneous electrical acustimulation on abdominal pain, gastrointestinal motility, and inflammation in patients with early-stage acute pancreatitis. Neurogastroenterology & Motility, 34(4), e14249. https://doi.org/10.1111/NMO.14249

9.Hu, P., Sun, K., Li, H., Qi, X., Gong, J., Zhang, Y., Xu, L., Lin, M., Fan, Y., & Chen, J. D. Z. (2021). Transcutaneous Electrical Acustimulation Improved the Quality of Life in Patients With Diarrhea-Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Neuromodulation : Journal of the International Neuromodulation Society. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.NEUROM.2021.10.009

10.Liu, Z., Ge, Y., Xu, F., Xu, Y., Liu, Y., Xia, F., Lin, L., & Chen, J. D. Z. (2018). Preventive effects of transcutaneous electrical acustimulation on ischemic stroke-induced constipation mediated via the autonomic pathway. American Journal of Physiology. Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology, 315(2), G293–G301. https://doi.org/10.1152/AJPGI.00049.2018

11.Liu, S., Wang, Z., Su, Y., Qi, L., Yang, W., Fu, M., Jing, X., Wang, Y., & Ma, Q. (2021). A neuroanatomical basis for electroacupuncture to drive the vagal–adrenal axis. Nature 2021 598:7882, 598(7882), 641–645. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-04001-4

FAQs

Can it replace my medications?

Acustimulation should be considered a complementary therapy alongside conventional medical treatment when appropriate. Research on Smart Acustimulation is still evolving, and further studies are needed to confirm its long-term efficacy and safety for various conditions.

Is it effective?

Is there concern for the safety of its use?

Acustimulation is likely safe when used appropriately, short-term. No serious side effects have been reported. The MDBTherapy used devices have CE safety approval.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn’t enough reliable information to know if acustimulation is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. But there’s no reason to expect safety concerns when used appropriately.

Are there any interactions with herbs and supplements?

It is not known if this treatment interacts with any medicines. Before using this treatment, talk with your health professional if you take any medications.

Are there any interactions with food?

There are no known interactions with foods.