Experts say cranial acupuncture is not a silver bullet for increasing IQ, but serves as a complementary treatment to help improve brain function.
Acupuncture treatment is described in the ancient Chinese medical book “Acupuncture and Moxibustion.” The Yellow Emperor’s Inner PeaceIt dates back to around 100 BC.
It is one of the most common treatments in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
This treatment involves inserting thin needles into specific spots on the skin, primarily for pain relief, but also to prevent and treat other conditions.
Acupuncture treatment can cause some sensations such as pain, numbness, or swelling. Some people may even feel a mild pain.
Zhou Haijiang, an acupuncturist at IQ Boost Clinic, introduced some commonly used acupuncture points on the head.
of Baihui The acupressure points located at the highest point on the head can be used to awaken the brain and refresh the mind.
Shisheng Kongliterally means “four intelligence points” Baihui Key points: It can treat headaches, insomnia, forgetfulness, etc.
of Fench The acupressure point located at the top back of the neck can help improve oxygen supply to the head and face and boost memory.
“Acupuncture stimulates the head, which has the effect of activating cells and increasing their activity. Simply put, this is how acupuncture enhances intelligence,” says acupuncturist Hong Shouhai.
Xu Fu, head of the hospital’s acupuncture and moxibustion department, added that the treatment is also effective for people who suffer from poor quality sleep and often feel tired, and can also help with anxiety and depression.
Head acupuncture treatments usually last about 30 minutes and patients should undergo treatment once or twice a week.
“About 40 to 50 patients, including students and office workers, come for head acupuncture treatment every day, mainly in the evenings,” Xu says.
The clinic has sparked an online debate about whether acupuncture can actually boost IQ.
“Just being pricked with a needle can make you smarter? This is a combination of traditional Chinese medicine and scamming techniques,” said one online observer on Weibo.
“Don’t misunderstand head acupuncture. Experts have made it clear that acupuncture only has a remedial effect and is not a magic cure,” said another.
“Clinical medical verification has confirmed that acupuncture is indeed effective in improving brain function,” said Yu Jin, a professor of acupuncture and neuroscience at Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in southern China.
“It improves circulation and blood supply to the brain, improving intelligence and mental state, but it needs to be performed by a professional doctor.
“Acupuncture has been shown to be effective in treating brain diseases such as stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, intellectual disability in children and cerebral palsy,” Yu told the Post.
