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Neurological Acupuncture of New Hampshire Blog
Evidence-based acupuncture articles on migraines, brain fog, anxiety, pain, and Vagus nerve health


Your First Neurological Acupuncture of New Hampshire Concierge Acupuncture Treatment - A Walkthrough
Walkthrough your first Neurological Acupuncture of New Hampshire concierge acupuncture treatment.
Paul Rooney
Jan 10, 20255 min read


Lion’s Mane Growing FAQs for Class and Information Resource
The 4 Rules for Lion’s Mane 1. White block for cutting fruiting ‘X’ 2. White mushroom for harvesting 3. High humidity without soaking 4. Cool fresh air without direct sun How do I know when to score the bag to allow fruiting? Score the bag when the block is fully colonized, meaning it looks solid white and the surface is densely covered with mycelium, with no large uncolonized patches left. This is because, once the block is fully colonized, the fungus h
Paul Rooney
Apr 163 min read


Understanding Chronic Pain: The “Why” That Changes Everything
"Hat man sein Warum des Lebens, so verträgt man sich fast mit jedem Wie" While reading Man’s Search for Meaning , a Nietzsche quote really hit home: “He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” That idea is often applied to purpose in life. But I realized it holds just as true in patient care. In my own life. From childhood to young adult, I spent far too much time in pediatric wards with pneumonia, Lyme, and bone grafts. What made one day better than another wasn’
Paul Rooney
Apr 55 min read


Your Neurotransmitter Cheat Sheet: From Dopamine to Endocannabinoids
Can't remember what Hubberman said about dopamine? Wondering why certain mood supplements and meds target serotonin? Look no further. Here's a short Cliff Notes version. Dopamine (DA): Motivation, Reward Prediction, Pursuit, and Craving/Reinforcement Learning Norepinephrine (NE) aka Adrenaline: Arousal, Agitation, Vigilance, Endurance, Stress Responsiveness, The Persistence to Pursue (linked with DA) Serotonin (5-HT): Gratitude, Satiety/Impulse Control, Mood Regulation, Statu
Paul Rooney
Mar 301 min read


The Curious Advantage of Acupuncture House Calls
The Hidden Link Between Safety, Setting, and Better Neurological Outcomes Most people have a general idea of acupuncture. They imagine thin needles, a quiet room, a sense of relaxation. But when I talk about neurological acupuncture, I’m talking about something much more specific, much more precise, and far more powerful than most people realize. Neurological acupuncture is the application of acupuncture through the lens of modern neuroscience. It explains how needles influen
Paul Rooney
Dec 5, 20256 min read


Brain Fog, Flow State, & Acupuncture - The Treatment & Science of Brain Fog
Introduction: Brain Fog, Flow, and Your Nervous System Brain fog feels, as some of my patients describe it, "like trying to read in a dim room" . The ideas are there, but they never quite come into focus. Another patient described it as, "swimming in split pea soup" , something is mentally weighing you down and slowing response on comprehension. For many people, that fog shows up after viral illness, chronic fatigue, neuroinflammatory conditions, or the hormonal shifts of per
Paul Rooney
Nov 15, 202514 min read


Flow State Access Stack - Level 1
Generate Alpha by Training Flow State Access Financial alpha is what happens when insight compounds faster than risk. Neural alpha is what happens when clarity compounds faster than noise. Train one - and you improve the other. ⚠️ Disclaimer Everyone’s neurochemistry and physiology are different. This stack is for educational purposes only and not medical advice. Please consult your doctor or a licensed health professional before starting any new supplement regimen - especia
Paul Rooney
Oct 30, 20256 min read


The Spacefaring Brain: Serotonin, Stability, and the Future of Us
It started with an odd question. As I finished up yet another ham-fisted youtube video shoot, (this was on Flow State and how it is enhanced by both acupuncture and facial acupressure) I got to thinking about the neurotransmitter, GABA. It's incredible and yet very resistant to being played around with for any length of time. There are very tight parameters allowed for the critical Excitatory/Inhibitory (E/I) balance. There are lots of mechanisms which kick in to keep this ba
Paul Rooney
Oct 14, 20252 min read


Acupuncture & Flow State: Your Brain Is a Ferrari You Drive Like a Dodge Caravan
The neuroscience behind how acupuncture facilitates and lengthens Flow State, using my 4 Neuro Pathways outlined in my upcoming book, Acupuncture Decoded . Part 1 – Accessible Entry: A Moment You’ve Felt There’s a moment—maybe while running, maybe mid-sentence in a discussion, or deep inside your creative work—when distractions vanish. Your focus locks in. Decisions flow before you even know you’ve made them. You are sure and solid. Time stretches and compresses like a trick
Paul Rooney
Oct 12, 20255 min read


An Open Letter To Doctors
Acupuncture for the Nervous System A Precision, Evidence-Based Approach Neurological Acupuncture of New Hampshire – Paul Rooney, L.Ac .,...
Paul Rooney
Oct 8, 20253 min read


Acupuncture for Tourette's Syndrome (TS): Neurotransmitters, the Vagus nerve, and a Patient's Recovery Story
Discover how acupuncture supports Tourette’s Syndrome by regulating dopamine, GABA, and Vagus nerve tone – with science explained and a...
Paul Rooney
Sep 26, 20256 min read


High-Performance Thinking: The Five Elements as a Personalized Model for Cognitive Endurance
This is Part 1 of an Ongoing Series. The Five Element Framework: A Lens for Cognitive Sustainability The Five Element System—comprising...
Paul Rooney
Sep 6, 20258 min read


Understanding Anxiety: How Acupuncture Can Help
Whether I am treating patients in Bedford or Hanover, anxiety is permeating daily life. Anxiety and stress aren’t just “in your head” — they’re in your body’s wiring. Acupuncture works through three major neurological pathways that rebalance the nervous system, regulate stress hormones, and restore the brain chemistry that keeps you steady under pressure.
Paul Rooney
Aug 15, 20254 min read


Essential Oils, Henning's Odor Prism, and Vagal Tone (Heart Rate Variability)
Henning’s six primary odor categories depicted as a prism (Flowery, Fruity, Spicy, Resinous, Burnt, and Putrid) Humans have long used...
Paul Rooney
Jul 31, 20252 min read


Summer Heat & The Dog Days of Summer
Go to bed late and rise early. Do not mind the long days. Let your mind have no anger. Stimulate the beauty and growth. Let the qi flow...
Paul Rooney
Jul 21, 20253 min read


A Molecular Case for Lion's Mane - A Note to Pharmacy Students
Lion's Mane Fruiting Block The molecular evidence is compelling : Lion’s Mane contains bioactive compounds that stimulate NGF/BDNF ,...
Paul Rooney
Jul 19, 20253 min read


POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) Explained: Subtypes, Symptoms, and a Holistic Path to Recovery
Vagus nerve inflammation is a key factor in POTS Since 2020, the number of people with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)...
Paul Rooney
Jul 12, 20253 min read


Signs You're Overdoing It Post-Op: A Guide to Staying Within Your Healing Zone
Recently, a patient of mine who had extensive heart surgery and was receiving acupuncture treatment in their home was feeling so good he...
Paul Rooney
May 30, 20252 min read


Note To A Friend: TAM Micro-Adjustments For Better Health
I was asked by a patient I have seen for over 20 years, if I had some health advice they could give to their son who was not doing well,...
Paul Rooney
May 4, 20259 min read


Hidden Pathogens - Gu Syndrome in Traditional Asian Medicine
Unraveling the Mystery of Gu (Lingering Pathogen) Syndrome Gu Syndrome, a concept from Traditional Asian Medicine (TAM), describes a...
Paul Rooney
Feb 28, 20253 min read
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