Acupuncture Increases Glutathione

We all die one cell at a time.
Usually we think whole organs die, like the kidney, liver or brain, but what actually happens is that enough cells within an organ die that the organ cannot function so the entire organ dies. Unless there is a transplant, we mortals, and our pets, experience cell death, organ death, then whole organism death.

The fact that single cells can live or die is good
Every little thing we do to benefit a cell benefits the whole organ. The best way to benefit a cell is to prevent its DNA from being damaged by oxidation. Oxidation inexorably leads to complete cell destruction, cell malfunction or cancer. This is why eating deeply pigmented fruits & veggies that are full of anti-oxidants is important. The antioxidants naturally present in food support glutathione, which is one cellular system that prevents oxidative damage.

Acupuncture increases glutathione levels
Recent research from doctors in Brazil has shown that acupuncture also increases glutathione activity. Thirty minutes of electroacupuncture to ST 36 and CV 12 significantly increases glutathione levels within the liver & kidney. So, if your dog won’t eat its broccoli, bring it in for acupuncture support of its organs.

Would your pet benefit from increased glutathione
You bet! Glutathione is the primary intracellular antioxidant. Any pet with chronic disease is working its antioxidant system overtime to prevent free radical damage that leads to cell death. This includes pets with kidney and liver disease, as well as those with osteoarthritis. Glutatione is not available as a supplement, but some supplements such as SAMe increase glutathione levels. The difficulty with giving SAMe is that it must be done on an empty stomach. I have so much respect for folks that can get up and give their pet a pill an hour before breakfast or remember to give one late at night several hours after supper. If, like me, you can`t, then use acupuncture periodically to support your dog & cat`s glutathione levels. They will live longer for it.

More details on the research are in Pub Med: PMID: 21971660.