The Acupuncture IQ Boost Clinic at Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which made headlines in May, uses head acupuncture to boost oxygen supply to the brain.
“Acupuncture stimulates the head, activating cells and increasing their activity. Simply put, acupuncture helps enhance intelligence,” said Hong Shuhai, an acupuncturist at the clinic. South China Morning Post.
Zhou Haijiang, another acupuncturist, said treatments at the clinic use the Baihui point, located at the top of the head, to stimulate the brain and invigorate the mind.
The “four wisdom points” include four points around the Baihui point and are used to address problems such as headaches, insomnia and poor memory, Zhou said, adding that the Fengchi point at the back of the upper neck promotes oxygen flow to the head and face, helping to improve memory.
The clinic sees 40 to 50 patients every day, including students and office workers.
The claim has sparked debate online, with some questioning its veracity.
Ma Guan Fusheng, chief physician at the Hexiangdong Massage Department of Xiamen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, said: Xiamen news The “intelligence” of acupuncture does not simply mean an increase in IQ.
In principle, acupuncture is a method of regulating the physiological functions of the human body by stimulating acupoints.
“It promotes blood circulation in the brain, improves the brain’s microenvironment and promotes the recovery of brain function. At the same time, acupuncture can also adjust the body’s yin and yang balance, and the circulation of qi and blood, and improve the symptoms of insomnia,” Ma said.
