Acupuncture and Depression 針灸與憂鬱症 Jade Health Life · Academic Resources Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a leading cause of global disability and is associated with significant functional impairment and increased mortality. 重度憂鬱症（Major Depressive Disorder, MDD）是全球主要的失能原因之一，並與顯著的功能受損及死亡風險上升相關。 Although pharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions remain first-line treatments, a substantial proportion of patients experience partial response, adverse effects, or treatment…

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Acupoint Prescription for Wry Neck (Stiff Neck): BL10, SI3, GB39 落枕（急性頸部僵硬）配穴解析：天柱、後溪、懸鐘 Clinical Focus｜臨床重點： This prescription is a highly effective combination for acute stiff neck, coupling a local point (BL10), a master point for the Du Mai (SI3), and a key distal point on the Gallbladder Meridian (GB39) to powerfully “unblock the channels and relax the…

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Acupoint Prescription for Hemiplegia following Stroke: BL23, GB30, GB31, BL40, GB39, ST36 中風半身不遂（偏癱）下肢功能恢復配穴解析：六穴合用 Clinical Focus｜臨床重點： This comprehensive prescription combines Tonification (ST36, BL23), Local Activation (GB30, GB31, BL40), and Marrow/Sinew Strengthening (GB39) to restore motor and sensory function in the paretic lower limb, following the TCM principle of “Supporting the Upright and Dispersing Stagnation” (扶正通絡). 此綜合配方結合了補益（足三里、腎俞）、局部激活（環跳、風市、委中）和筋髓強化（懸鐘），旨在恢復偏癱下肢的運動和感覺功能，遵循中醫「扶正通絡」的原則。…

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Acupoint Prescription for Migraine (Lateral Headache): GB20, GB39, GB43 偏頭痛（少陽頭痛）配穴解析：風池、懸鐘、俠溪 Clinical Focus｜臨床重點： This prescription is specifically tailored for Shaoyang (Gallbladder Meridian) Headaches, utilizing GB20 to locally clear Wind and relieve pain, and distal points GB39 & GB43 to descend rebellious Liver/Gallbladder Fire and activate the channel Qi, embodying the strategy of “Upper-Lower Combined needling.” 此配方專門針對少陽經偏頭痛，利用風池（GB20）局部疏風止痛，並以遠端穴位懸鐘（GB39）和俠溪（GB43）來降瀉上逆的肝膽火、疏通經氣，體現了「上下合取」的策略。…

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English 中文（繁體） Glial Cells, Neuroinflammation & Acupuncture Acupuncture Regulation of Glial Cells and Neuroinflammation in the CNS Summary based on: Anti-inflammatory and Immunoregulatory Effects of Acupuncture (PMC8710088) Glial cells—astrocytes, microglia, and oligodendrocytes—are the most abundant cells in the central nervous system (CNS). They interact closely with neurons, immune cells, and blood vessels, and form the…

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