Bioelectromagnetic Fields and Acupuncture

Abstract: Possible links between bioelectromagnetism and acupuncture are explored. The current status of research activities in bioelectromagnetism is reviewed, with particular emphasis on the emerging role of the geomagnetic field in weak-field biological interactions. We suggest that experiments be designed to study the functional dependence of acupuncture on the local magnetostatic field. We also suggest revisiting the earlier work in electrobiology by Burr, Lund Becker, and others. This type of research, establishing the likelihood of functional endogenous electric fields in biosystems, has been neglected in recent years. The continuation of such studies may be the most reasonable direction to pursue in searching out the physiological basis for acupuncture.

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