{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/references-for-tedxucdavis\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/references-for-tedxucdavis\/","headline":"References for TEDxUCDavis","name":"References for TEDxUCDavis","description":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tedxtransperantimageblacktext.png” alt=”TEDx UCDavis Logo” title_text=”Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Treatment with the Wellbridge Clinic in Portland Oregon” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” ul_font=”||||||||” ul_font_size=”18px” ul_line_height=”1.6em” header_font=”Exo|900||on|||||” header_text_color=”#822631″ header_font_size=”45px” header_font_size_phone=”35px” global_colors_info=”{}”]I gave a TEDx talk about acupuncture \u201cUnlocking Mind-Body Wellness: The Science […]","datePublished":"2025-07-30","dateModified":"2025-09-12","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/author\/the-wellbridge-clinic\/#Person","name":"The Wellbridge Clinic","url":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/author\/the-wellbridge-clinic\/","identifier":24,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a0acdd738c3aa5566f221fc566cf46ccfbeea59068c027f1667b0c6cc35b3e93?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a0acdd738c3aa5566f221fc566cf46ccfbeea59068c027f1667b0c6cc35b3e93?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"The WellBridge Clinic","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WBC_Large_Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WBC_Large_Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tedx-featured.jpg","url":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tedx-featured.jpg","height":628,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/references-for-tedxucdavis\/","video":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"VideoObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FAw2s6KsWe4#VideoObject","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FAw2s6KsWe4","name":"Unlocking Mind-Body Wellness: The Science of Acupuncture | John Rybak | TEDxUCDavis","description":"NOTE FROM TED: Do not look to this talk for medical advice. This talk only represents the speaker's personal business approach to and understanding of acupuncture, health, and physiology. Several claims in this talk lack legitimate scientific support. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http:\/\/storage.ted.com\/tedx\/manuals\/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf\n\nIs chronic or acute pain a part of your daily life?  Did you know that acupuncture has been shown to be effective and people report an improved quality of life with acupuncture care? Let\u2019s demystify \u201cMind-Body Wellness\u201d and take a practical, science based approach.\n \nJoin John Rybak on a journey of discovery as he delves into the science behind acupuncture and its transformative impact on pain management and overall wellness. \n\nAs a research biologist, John once lived in constant pain and was skeptical of alternative treatments. This is his personal story of relief and recovery that is rooted in over 25 years of scientific research, traveling the world to meet dozens of experts, and bringing this crucial medical message to a greater audience. \n\nHis purpose is to help more people and medical providers trust and use acupuncture by understanding how these tiny needles changed his life and have transformed the lives of thousands of his patients at his clinic in Portland, Oregon.  \n\nIn this TEDx talk, you\u2019ll learn about the bioelectric nature of our bodies, how acupuncture influences our physiological systems, and the substantial benefits it offers beyond pain relief. John\u2019s insights are backed by scientific research and his extensive experience as a clinical acupuncturist and biologist.\n John Rybak is a clinical acupuncturist, author, and speaker, specializing in the application of acupuncture as a scientific, evidence-based approach to pain management. With a background in academia and the private sector as a research biologist, John experienced a decade of chronic pain. In 1997, after exhausting standard medical interventions, he reluctantly tried acupuncture. Those acupuncture treatments not only relieved his pain but also improved his mood, sleep, and digestion. This experience sparked his scientific curiosity, leading him to dedicate over 25 years to traveling overseas to \u2018meet the masters\u2019, scouring scientific research journals, and providing nearly 20,000 treatments as an acupuncturist himself. John has tirelessly worked to understand and translate acupuncture into a modern, scientific, and evidence-based language for patients, medical providers, and policymakers.\n\nJohn is currently the medical director of The Wellbridge Clinic in Portland, Oregon, a faculty member at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine and currently completing his doctoral studies at Pacific College of Health and Science. He is actively involved in health care advocacy, and legislation, and is an enthusiastic speaker at conferences and corporate wellness events. John's purpose is to help increase the therapeutic options for patients and providers and apply the science of acupuncture to the next generation of biomedical technologies. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. 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That article is a condensed piece written specifically for medical providers to expand their pain management toolkit.I’m strongly convinced, with an open conversation, the research around acupuncture mechanisms of action can provide the next steps in biotechnology and at the same time transform the lives of patients that are struggling with pain and other health complications.I’m looking forward to taking the time to break down and explore many of these references so that more people can explore and discover the exciting science behind acupuncture. In the meantime here’s the raw list of my references. Keep in mind that this reference list is far from being exhaustive.For those of you that are interested in expanding this conversation or to schedule an appointment with our team at our acupuncture clinic in Portland, OR, you can call, email, or schedule online.John is available for events, Podcasts, and speaking engagements.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” ul_font=”||||||||” ul_font_size=”18px” ul_line_height=”1.6em” header_font=”Exo|900||on|||||” header_text_color=”#822631″ header_font_size=”45px” header_font_size_phone=”35px” global_colors_info=”{}”]ReferencesAlberts B, Johnson A, Lewis J, et al. Molecular Biology of the Cell. 4th edition. New York: Garland Science; 2002. Ion Channels and the Electrical Properties of Membranes. Available from: https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK26910\/Amorim, D., Amado, J., Brito, I., Fiuza, S. M., Amorim, N., Costeira, C., & Machado, J. (2018). Acupuncture and electroacupuncture for anxiety disorders: A systematic review of the Clinical Research. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 31, 31\u201337. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.ctcp.2018.01.008Armour, M., Smith, C., Wang, L.-Q., Naidoo, D., Yang, G.-Y., MacPherson, H., Lee, M., & Hay, P. (2019). Acupuncture for depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 8(8), 1140. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/jcm8081140Becker, R. O. (2020). The Body Electric: Electromagnetism and the Foundation of Life. William Morrow.Ding HL, Huang ZH, Ren ZF, et al. Effects of acupuncture on endoplasmic reticulum pathway in exercise-induced skeletal muscle damage in rats and its mechanism. Zhongguo Ying Yong Sheng li xue za zhi = Zhongguo Yingyong Shenglixue Zazhi = Chinese Journal of Applied Physiology. 2021 Jul;37(4):359-364. DOI: 10.12047\/j.cjap.6097.2021.044. PMID: 34374254.Fan, J., Lu, W., Tan, W., Liu, X., Wang, Y., Wang, N., & Zhuang, L. (2022). 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