Has Science Finally Confirmed the Existence of Acupuncture Points

[Why Syzygy]

Has Science Finally Confirmed the Existence of Acupuncture Points, Validating Chinese Medicine?

"...it appears that science may finally be able to visually verify the existence of acupuncture points, meridians (vessels within the body that conduct Chi, or life force energy, much like the wires in an electrical circuit), and Chi cavities within the human body.

Using a new combination of imaging techniques and CT scans (computerized tomography), researchers have observed concentrated points of microvascular structures that clearly correspond to the map of acupuncture points created by Chinese energy doctors nearly 2000 years ago.

“In this study published in the Journal of Electron Spectroscopy and Related Phenomena, researchers used in-line phase contrast CT imaging with synchrotron radiation on both non-acupuncture points and acupuncture points. The CT scans revealed clear distinctions between the non-acupuncture point and acupuncture point anatomical structures.

A CT (computerized tomography) scan is a series of X-rays used to create cross-sectional images. In this study published in the Journal of Electron Spectroscopy and Related Phenomena, researchers used in-line phase contrast CT imaging with synchrotron radiation on both non-acupuncture points and acupuncture points. The CT scans revealed clear distinctions between the non-acupuncture point and acupuncture point anatomical structures.” [Source]"...

http://themindunleashed.org/2014/03/science-finally-confirmed-existence-acupuncture-points-validating-chinese-medicine.html

[kentauros]

1. I'm sure it has

from the sound of the evidence. I don't expect any of the oft self-proclaimed scientists on this site to accept their findings, though. I'll have a look at it later today. It sounds fascinating, so thanks for sharing!

[Why Syzygy]

2. You refer

to the pseudo-skeptics. Those who never question the official story.

[kentauros]

3. That would be them :)

I'm just glad there are still people out there willing to investigate things like this without fear of repercussions, especially if what they discover doesn't mesh with the dominant paradigm.