THE MECHANISM OF ACUPUNCTURE AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS

@article{Caboglu2006THEMO,
  title={THE MECHANISM OF ACUPUNCTURE AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS},
  author={Mehmet Tugrul Cab{\'y}oglu and Neyhan Ergene and Uner Tan},
  journal={International Journal of Neuroscience},
  year={2006},
  volume={116},
  pages={115 - 125}
}
This study presents the result of the studies explaining the effects of acupuncture on various systems and symptoms. It has been determined that endomorphin-1, beta endorphin, encephalin, and serotonin levels increase in plasma and brain tissue through acupuncture application. It has been observed that the increases of endomorphin-1, beta endorphin, encephalin, serotonin, and dopamine cause analgesia, sedation, and recovery in motor functions. They also have immunomodulator effects on the… 
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