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Think acupuncture's a hoax? Think again

I'll admit it. The seeming lack of scientific evidence that acupuncture actually relieves pain has left me skeptical since I first learned of the ancient Chinese technique. And to this day, it's possible that much of the relief patients feel during and after an acupuncture treatment results from the placebo effect.

But new research published this week in the journal Nature Neuroscience finds that the natural compound adenosine, known for its anti-inflammatory properties, floods tissue that is punctured or aggravated, and may be the secret ingredient in acupuncture.

"Acupuncture has been a mainstay of medical treatment in … Read more

'Aculife' promises to keep your Qi in order

It's not exactly an automated head massager, but this device says it will stimulate your Qi in just the right spot. (Get your mind out of the gutter, please.)

The "Aculife Magnetic Wave Therapist" claims to bridge ancient Chinese medicine with modern technology by digitally locating the so-called acupoints in your body so you can apply a "small amount of electricity" accordingly, Red Ferret says. We're not sure if we'd spend $300 to find out if it really works, but it would still be cheaper than regular visits to the local acupuncture clinic--and … Read more

A laptop stand to improve your posture

Our posture? Put it this way: Next to us, Quasimodo looks like a Marine. So we welcome this potential weapon in our never-ending war against PC-induced spinal curvature.

Logitech's Alto notebook stand is designed to raise the screen within the natural line of sight for most bipedal primates (we all have goals). The $100 stand, which also comes with an integrated keyboard and folds away neatly, is slated for U.S. sales in January. Until then, we'll be consulting our team of orthopedists and chiropractors on the specifications.

(Photo: Logitech)