Gas-Therapy in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment: When West Meets East – Actual Medical Concepts with Ancient World Ideas

Gajewski, Michał; Maśliński, S; Rzodkiewicz, Przemysław; Wojtecka-Lukasik, E

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“…Adrenergic stimulation results in bringing the body to a state of raised activity and attention, usually called the "fight or flight" response. In contrast, stimulation of the cholinergic system can be summarized as the "rest and digest response", as this returns the body functions back to normal (Gajewski et al, 2013, for review). The cholinergic system consists mainly (75%) of the vagus nerve, which is the largest nerve and owes its name to the wandering course along the body.…”

Section: Modulation Of Physiology By Mind-body Therapiesmentioning

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“…The cholinergic system consists mainly (75%) of the vagus nerve, which is the largest nerve and owes its name to the wandering course along the body. Since the activity of the vagus nerve can be relatively easily modulated by modified respiratory processes (abdominal breathing), it can be assumed that the body's energy metabolism could also be modified in this simple manner (Gajewski et al, 2006;Gajewski et al, 2013).…”

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“…In previous studies, we postulated that these cholinergic gasotransmitters may be a part of the system commonly known in eastern medicine and philosophy as a yin/yang system. The O 2 stimulation metabolism factor may be recognized as a yang factor (hot, accelerating, enhancing), contrary to CO, NO, and H 2 S inhibiting metabolism factors, which may be recognized as yin factors (cold, inhibiting, weakening) (Gajewski et al, 2006;Gajewski et al, 2013, for review), see Figure 1.…”

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Psycho-physiological mechanism of energy transfer in the human body: myth or reality?

Gajewski¹,

Różycka-Tran²,

Liang³

2019

Health Psychology Report

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The authors consider the existence of an energy transfer system (ETS) in the human body and its consequences for health, performing a review of the available literature and studies. The article is an attempt to describe the possible psychophysiological mechanism of ETS (i.e. mechanism of transmission of stimuli in connective tissue) based on biochemical reactions, which was first described in Eastern Medicine a long time ago. Some previously reported results suggest that it is possible to modulate the psychophysiological effects on the connective tissue, and that the internal ETS can be activated not only through internal acupoints but also through breath self-regulation techniques. Among the people specialized in such breathing are martial art fighters. In a very preliminary pilot study we investigate four cases in a Vietnamese Thiên Môn Đạo (TMD) group, where breathing techniques result in cardiovascular and blood pressure changes, which can indirectly suggest activation of ETS. An additional energy system in the human body is postulated. However, future research is seriously needed. Findings could be applicable e.g. in cardiac rehabilitation programs. key words health psychology; energy transfer system (ETS); psychopsychological functioning; Vietnamese martial art school

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Section: Modulation Of Physiology By Mind-body Therapiesmentioning

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Section: Modulation Of Physiology By Mind-body Therapiesmentioning

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Psycho-physiological mechanism of energy transfer in the human body: myth or reality?

Gajewski¹,

Różycka-Tran²,

Liang³

2019

Health Psychology Report

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“…Carbon monoxide (CO), nitric monoxide (NO), and hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S), are gases that are generated endogenously [ 27 , 28 ]. Stimulation of ACh receptors on endothelial cells activates Ca 2+ -calmodulin (CaM), which in turn stimulates endothelial NO synthase (eNOS), cystathionine y-lyase (CSE), and H 2 O to produce NO, H 2 S, and CO, respectively.…”

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“…The actions of all three gases lead to vasorelaxation [ 27 ]. At physiological levels, each of these gases inhibits inflammation and has cytoprotective properties [ 27 , 28 ]. H 2 S, NO, and CO are classic inhibitors of cytochrome C oxidase, the terminal and crucial enzyme of the electron transport chain in mitochondria [ 30 ].…”

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The human body as an energetic hybrid? New perspectives for chronic disease treatment?

Gajewski¹,

Rzodkiewicz²,

Maśliński³

2017

Reumatologia

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Inflammatory response is accompanied by changes in cellular energy metabolism. Proinflammatory mediators like plasma C-reactive protein, IL-6, plasminogen activator inhibitor-1, TNF-α or monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 released in the site of inflammation activates immune cells and increase energy consumption. Increased demand for energy creates local hypoxia and lead in consequence to mitochondrial dysfunction. Metabolism of cells is switched to anaerobic glycolysis. Mitochondria continuously generate free radicals that what result in imbalance that causes oxidative stress, which results in oxidative damage. Chronic energy imbalance promotes oxidative stress, aging, and neurodegeneration and is associated with numerous disorders like Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease or Huntington’s disease. It is also believed that oxidative stress and the formation of free radicals play an important role in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid diseases including especially rheumatoid arthritis. Pharmacological control of energy metabolism disturbances may be valuable therapeutic strategy of treatment of this disorders. In recent review we sum up knowledge related to energy disturbances and discuss phenomena such as zombies or hibernation which may indicate the potential targets for regulation of energy metabolism.

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Gas-Therapy in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment: When West Meets East – Actual Medical Concepts with Ancient World Ideas

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Psycho-physiological mechanism of energy transfer in the human body: myth or reality?

Psycho-physiological mechanism of energy transfer in the human body: myth or reality?

The human body as an energetic hybrid? New perspectives for chronic disease treatment?

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