Effects of Combined Far-Infrared Radiation and Acupuncture at ST36 on Peripheral Blood Perfusion and Autonomic Activities

Using four-channel photoplethysmography (PPG) for acquiring peripheral arterial waveforms, this study investigated vascular and autonomic impacts of combined acupuncture-far infrared radiation (FIR) in improving peripheral circulation. Twenty healthy young adults aged 25.5±4.6 were enrolled for 30-m...

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Main Authors: Cheng-Chan Yang, Gen-Min Lin, Jen-Hung Wang, Hsiao-Chiang Chu, Hsien-Tsai Wu, Jian-Jung Chen, Cheuk-Kwan Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/1947315