In my clinical experience these conditions, which are difficult to treat with conventional medicine, can respond well to nNEAP. Although the virus causing Glandular Fever is probably different from PVFS/ME, many of the symptoms such as fatigue, tiredness, depression, headaches and muscle and joint pains are the same, and as a group they may all benefit from nNEAP.

Glandular Fever, which tends to produce milder symptom, probably responds a bit better and faster, but even with PVFS/ME a patient may benefit from a few sessions of treatment. The symptoms that patients report improve are in energy levels, fatigue, muscle pain and headaches, and depression.

Acupuncture and electroacupuncture have been shown to modulate the immune system, and to reduce pain and inflammation through endorphin release, and to stimulate the release of chemicals in the brain such as serotonin.  These effects may make the patient feel better and raise energy levels.