Investigation of Acupuncture Sensation Patterns under Sensory Deprivation Using a Geographic Information System

Figure 1

Experimental design. The subject inside the tank was stimulated with an acupuncture laser, while floating on the water surface to reduce tactile input. Laser light was transmitted by fiber optic cables from the control room. Laser optodes were attached to the skin using silicone adapters and adhesive tape. After the tank was closed, there was also reduced visual, auditory, and thermal input, so that subjects could concentrate on sensations occuring during laser acupuncture. Tank images courtesy of Floataway, Norfolk, UK.