Journal of Acupuncture Research
- Volume 22 Issue 6
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- Pages.173-180
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- 2005
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- 2586-288X(pISSN)
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- 2586-2898(eISSN)
Effect of Auricular Acupuncture for Mental Stress on Heart Rate Variability(HRV)
이침 요법이 정신적 스트레스를 가한 성인의 심박변이도에 미치는 영향
- Lee, Jung-Hee (Department of Internal Medicine, Sam Oriental Hospital) ;
- Mun, Kyoung-Suk (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Sam Oriental Hospital) ;
- Kim, Jin-Won (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Sam Oriental Hospital) ;
- Kwon, O-Seop (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Sam Oriental Hospital) ;
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Jang, Bo-Hyoung
(Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Sam Oriental Hospital)
- Published : 2005.12.20
Abstract
Objectives : The purpose of this study was to assess the effect auricular acupuncture for acute mental stress using power spectrum analysis of the heart rate variability(HRV). Methods : 10 healthy volunteers participated in this study. After 5 minute rest, the first mental stress was provided for 5 minute. And then subjects rested for 15 minute. The second mental stress was provided for 5 minute. The acupoint, Shin-Mun point of the ear was stimulated for 15 minute. HRV was recorded before and after the first and second mental stress, and after auricular acupuncture stimulation. Results : After mental stress, normalized LF and LF/HF ratio is significantly increased. Before and after simple rest, normalized LF and normalized HF is significantly changed, but LF and LF/HF ratio is not significantly changed. On the other hand, before and after auricular acupuncture treatment, normalized LF, normalized HF is significantly changed, and also LF and LF/HF ratio is significantly decreased. Conclusion : The result suggest that auricular acupuncture can decrease more significantly in cardiac sympathetic activity due to mental stress than simple rest.