Acupuncture and Laser Therapy Help the Heart, Lowering Heart Rate

Research shows the benefit of acupuncture on heart rate. A recent randomized crossover research study examined acupuncture's influence on heart rate. Researchers from Biomedical Engineering in Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine in Austria and researchers from China working together showed that stimulating Baihui (GV 20) with needle or with red laser (658 nm) lowered the heart rate.

In dogs & cats, lowering the heart rate will help them feel calmer. 

To see the full study, look for Laser AP: Two Acupoints (Baihui, Neiguan) and Two Modalities of Laser (658 nm, 405 nm) Induce Different Effects in Neurovegetative Parameters. Litscher G, Wang L, Wang X, Gaischek I. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:432764. doi: 10.1155/2013/432764. Epub 2013 Jun 3. Stronach Research Unit for Complementary and Integrative Laser Medicine, Research Unit of Biomedical Engineering in Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, TCM Research Center Graz, Medical Univ of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 29, 8036 Graz, Austria ; Institute of AP and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China