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• TITLE: Translational research in acupuncture—teleacupuncture bridges science and practice

  AUTHORS: Gerhard Litscher

  KEYWORDS: Teleacupuncture; Heart Rate Variability (HRV); Electrocardiogram (ECG); Sustainable Health Research

  JOURNAL NAME: Health, Vol.2 No.1, January 15, 2010

  ABSTRACT: In March 2009, the first teleacupuncture between China and Austria was performed. This publica-tion summarizes the first important results. 24- hour electrocardiograms were registered in Bei-jing and analyzed in Graz. A heart rate variability monitor partly developed in Austria was used for recording. Data were transferred via internet over a distance of 7,650 km. For the spectral analysis of heart rate variability a new method, the so-called ‘Fire of Life’ illustration, was ap-plied. The state of health of a 31-year-old patient before, during and after acupuncture treatment sessions was documented. Despite several limi- tations, transcontinental teleacupuncture opens up new possibilities in public health.