Really excellent podcast. I think this veterinarian blew the human acupuncture host away with her knowledge. Highly recommend listening to this.
More perspective about pain
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Key points of discussion :
- It started with anesthesiology
- Cats like acupuncture, reptiles not so much
- Communicating with non-verbal patients
- Working with animals is a lot like playing with animals
- Opioids can both reduce pain, but also set up for increased pain later
- Glial cells and the learning process
- The role of NMDA receptors
- The imprint of pain is in the nervous system for your entire life, the question is if the body is up or down regulating that incident
- Acupuncture can affect neuroplasticity
- It’s ok for medicine to be beautiful
- Acupuncture and the Vagus nerve
- Medicine as a nudge
It’s about pain in general - since mechanisms are the same for humans and animals. The lady vet being interviewed specialised in veterinary anaesthesia first and then became acupuncturist- very knowledgable in pain physiology. They also talk about some aspects of acupuncture in animals as well as acupuncture in general - I am probably biased but I found the whole 1 hour very informative and captivating.
Can Choline Help With Our Pain Epidemic?
Story at a glance:- Boosting choline, a precursor for acetylcholine, may be an important part of pain relief, but an estimated 90% of the U.S. population is deficient
- Researchers from the University of Chicago revealed that targeting an acetylcholine receptor led to pain-relieving effects in mice, even in animals that were tolerant to opioids
- The pathway did not activate the brain’s reward system, so there’s little chance of addiction, and there was no tolerance built up or withdrawal symptoms when the treatment stopped
- Choline plays a significant role in human health, from neurotransmitter synthesis to cell structures, and may be involved in the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), atherosclerosis and neurological disorders
- Krill oil and eggs, particularly the yolks, are excellent choline sources
An Herbal Guide to Natural Pain Relief
Story at a glance:- Chronic pain is debilitating, affects millions of people each year, and is a growing public health problem. In 2010, it was costing the nation up to $635 billion each year. The number of people suffering has grown and the economic cost is likely much higher
- The pharmaceutical industry is pouring money into a growing population of people who need pain relief, despite available natural options without the list of side effects and adverse events associated with pain medication
- Herbal options for pain are typically the most effective for chronic pain after several weeks. Because they can interact with other herbs and drugs, it's important to consult with a provider familiar with natural options
- Consider investigating the use of willow bark, ginger, turmeric, rosehips, Boswellia and feverfew to name a few. The risk-benefit ratio in some herbs is too high, making them a poor choice, such as thunder god vine
- Other strategies can help support pain management, such as supplementing with choline and orange essential oil, and choosing the right foods
