Acupuncture Lecture 1

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Introduction of

Chinese Acupuncture

Zhi Ping Li MB. MA. Lic. Acu.


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What is TCM

Chinese herbal medicine

Acupuncture

Tui Na (Chinese massage and acupressure) Chinese dietary therapy

Mind-body exercise (Qi Gong, Tai Chi)


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Huang Di: the Yellow Emperor

269 ~ 259 BC

Founder of acupunctureand dietetics

Legendary author ofNei

Jing(the InternalClassic)

Founding father ofChinese culture and

wisdom

From: Huan ZY and Rose K. Who can ride the

Dragon? Paradigm Press, Brookline MA: 1995


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Influence of Ancient Chinese Philosophy

on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Yin - Yang The Five Elements


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Meridian Theory

14 meridians weredocumented in ancient

literature

Meridians runlongitudinally through the

body

From: Gwei-Djen L and Needham J. Celestial Lancets,

Cambridge University Press, London: 1980

Lung meridian, circa 1624


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About 500 Body Acupuncture Points

From: www.auricularacupuncture.org.uk


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Development of Acupuncture

Instruments Bian stone needles

Gold needles

Stainless steel filiform needles Electro-acupuncture

Magnets

Lasers


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BianStone Needles:The earliest acupuncture

instrument, 21st

century BCE

From: Xiangtong Z (ed). Research on acupuncture, moxibustion, and

acupuncture anesthesia. Science Press, Beijing: 1986.

MetalNeedles:Gold needles

circa 113 BCE

From: Gwei-Djen L and Needham J. Celestial Lancets, Cambridge

University Press, London: 1980


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Disposable Needle

Star Needle

Three Edge Needle

Facial Needle


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Loose Bulk Moxa

Mini Needle Moxa

Smokeless Moxa

Pure Moxa Rolls


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Glass Cupping Jars

Hand Pump Cupping SetFive Star Magnetic Cupping

Bamboo Cupping Set


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Gua Sha Tool


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Modern Acupuncture

Electro-Acupuncture

Ear (auricular) Acupuncture

Scalp Acupuncture

Hand Acupuncture

Foot Acupuncture

Trigger Point Acupuncture


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Ear Acupuncture Points

From: www.general-anaesthesia.com/


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Electro Acupuncture Machine
http://www.lhasaoms.com/electro_therapy_devices-44-876-page.html


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Magnetic Pellets
http://www.lhasaoms.com/ear_pellets-28-525-page.htmlhttp://www.lhasaoms.com/ear_pellets-28-516-page.htmlhttp://www.lhasaoms.com/ear_pellets-28-514-page.html


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Infrared Lamps


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What Acupuncture Can Treat? (1)

Chinese acupuncture, massage, herbs etc. can treat many diseases and

symptoms. These are the most common problem when patient seeking

for TCM treatment.

NEUROLOGICAL

Bells Palsy

Carpal tunnel syndromeDizziness/Vertigo

Epilepsy

Headache

Migraine

Neuralgia

Neuropathy

Phantom painRestless legs syndrome

Sciatica

Stroke

DIGESTIVE

Abdominal pain

Acid reflex / HiccupsChronic Diarrhea

Colitis

Constipation

Gastric ulcer

Intestinal obstruction

Irritable bowel

syndromeNausea / Vomiting

Weight control

RESPIRATORY

Allergy

AsthmaBronchitis

Cold

Emphysema

Hey fever

Pharyngitis

Rhinitis

SinusSore throat

MUSCULOSKELETAL

Arthritis

BursitisCar accident

Fibromyalgia

Muscles cramping/ numbnes

Pain in the neck, shoulder,

arm, back, hands, leg,

knee, ankle etc

Plate farciatis/Foot painTendonitis

TMJ


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What Acupuncture Can Treat? (2)

EMOTIONAL

ADHD

Anxiety/Stress

Depression

Eating disorder

InsomniaNeurosis

Phobias

Sexual disorder

GYNECOLOGICAL

Dysmenorrhea

Endometriosis

Fibroids

Infertility

Menopause Syndrome

Morning sickness

PMS

Vaginitis

DORMATOLOGIC

AL

Alopecia

Eczema

Herpes (Shingles)

Neurodermatitis

Poison Ivy

Psoriasis

Skin rush/Itch

OTHERS

Angina/Chest pain

Cancer relative symptoms

Chronic fatigue syndrome

Dry mouth/ Xerostoma

Essential Hypertension

Incontinence

Menieres Disease

Near sight

Palpitation

Prostate problem

Side effect of Chemotherapy/

radiation therapy

Stop smoking

Tinnitus

And more


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In peaceful calm,Void and emptiness,

The authentic Qi

Flows easily.Essence and spirits

Are kept within.

How could illness arise?From Claude Larre SJ. The way of heaven: Neijing Suwen Chapter 1, Cambridge: Monkey Press, 1994:55

TCM Emphasis on Lifestyle


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In the old days sages treated disease bypreventing illness before it began, just as good

government or emperor was able to take the

necessary steps to avert war. Treating illness after

it has begun is like suppressing revolt after it has

broken out. If someone digs a well when thirsty, or

forges weapons after becoming engaged in battle,

one cannot help but ask: Are not these actions toolate?From: Ni MS (tanslator). The Yellow Emperors classic of medicine: a new translation of the Neijing Suwen with

commentary. Boston: Shambhala, 1995:1-7.

TCM Emphasis on Prevention


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Survey: Nearly 1 in 10 U.S. Adults Has Tried Acupuncture. In 2002 Online Survey Conducted By Internationally-Known

Research Firm; Harris Interactive and NCCAOM.

Included 2,717 Americans Age 18 Or Older.

Acupuncture Today

January, 2003, Volume 04, Issue 01

Acupuncture In American Health Care System 1


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Acupuncture Today




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Acupuncture Today




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Acupuncture Today



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How does Acupuncture work?

Traditional Qi and Yin-Yang theory

The Endorphin theory

Circulatory theory

Gate control theory

Aagmentation of Immunity theory

The Neurotransmitter theory


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Cancer, Acupuncture, and Infrared Imaging (1)

Figures 1A and 1C were taken at9:14:15 and 9:16:17 on April 5,2003, before taking the herbalmedicine. Figures 1B and 1D weretaken at 10:17:24 and 10:14:23,about an hour after taking theherbal medicine. Figures 1A and1B were pictures of the sides oftwo hands with the thumbs facingthe camera; 1C and 1D werepictures of the front upper part ofthe body. Comparing the two sets

of pictures, we can see thereduction in temperature fromtaking the herb. In particular, themaximum temperature for the lefthand side from LU 10 to LU 11around the thumb area wasreduced from 35.840C to 33.350C,an amount of 1.490C (or 2.60F).The maximum temperature for theright-hand side around the thumbarea reduced similarly from36.020C to 33.680C, an amount of

2.340C (4.50F). The maximumtemperature of the front body wasreduced from 37.970C to 36.540C.These changes were statisticallysignificant. They were four to 10times larger than the normalfluctuation in temperature, whichwas 0.250C.


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Figures 2A and 2Bwere taken on June15 before and afteracupuncturetreatment,respectively. The

maximum temperatureof the abdominal areareduced from 38.450Cto 37.130C due toacupuncture. Figures2C and 2D were takenon June 28 before andafter acupuncturetreatment. Themaximum temperatureof the belly reduced

from 39.030C to 37.4

Cancer, Acupuncture, and Infrared Imaging (2)


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Acupuncture Research (1)

Electro Acupuncture for controlling of Myeloablative Chemotherapy-Induced

Emesis (JAMA, Dec, 2000) 104 Women with breast cancer divided three groups.

Electro-Acupuncture, 5 days, once a day, had few episodes of vomitingthan minimal needle group and drug group (p


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Acupuncture for chronic headache in primary care: large, pragmatic, randomizedtrial (BMJ, March, 2004)

401 patients with chronic head.

Patient who use Acupuncture 12 times over three month.

Over 12 month Acupuncture group made 25% fewer visits to healthcare. 15%less medication and 15% fewer sick days.

Effectiveness of Acupuncture as adjunctive therapy in osteoarthritis of the knee.(Ann Intern Med, 2004)

570 patients, 23 treatments over 4 months (26 weeks).

Divided two groups Acupuncture and sham.

True Acupuncture group experienced greater improvement WOMAC functionscores than sham group at 8 weeks.

Acupuncture versus acid reflux: 40% cut in sphincter relaxations brings hope forrelief (Bethesda Md. Aug, 2005)



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Acupuncture For Dry Mouth [Oral Disease 2000; b(1); 15-24]* 70 Patient with dry mouth (xerostomia)

*Had twice a week and 24 Acupuncture treatment has

statistically significant improvement in SFR

Innovative Study Shows Acupuncture Promising As Depression Treatment(Psychiatric News, August 1999).

* At the University of Arizona in Tucson

* 38 Woman at age 18 to 45 divided 3 groups: Acupuncture Group,

Nonspecific Treatment Group and Wait-List

* After 8 weeks, the specific Acupuncture Group showed a rapid

decrease in HAM-Depression score of 11.9 points and

Nonspecific Group only 3 point.

Acupuncture for Vision Problem (Miracle Eye Cure? 2005 , by EdwardKondrot, MD)

* He used Acupuncture with Microcurrent devices to treat most difficult eye

condition- age-related macular degeneration.


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The Common Question About


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The Common Question About

Acu- treatment

Does Acupuncture safe and it cause any pain?

How many treatments does a patient need?

Does insurance cover it?

How widely is Acupuncture used in the world?

How often does a patient need to get successful

effect?

Where can get more information?

www.acupuncture.com www.acupuncturetoday.com www.acufinder.com
http://www.acupuncture.com/http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/http://www.acufinder.com/http://www.acufinder.com/http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/http://www.acupuncture.com/


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A t P ti


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Acupuncture Practice

from:www.theraspace.co.uk

from: www.heart-health-diet.com

from: www.canceractive.com


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Cosmetic Acupuncture

From: all-medical-acupuncture.com


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GWYN'S RX BACKFIRES -

ANCIENT REMEDY MAKES

HER A MARKED WOMAN

New York Post, Jul 9, 2004

Dara Kushner/INFGoff.com; Getty Image


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Acupuncture For Animal

From: www.chirowatch.com

From: www.omplace.com


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http://www.time.com/time/magazine/0,9263,7601030120,00.html


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http://www.time.com/time/magazine/0,9263,7601030120,00.html


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Zhi Ping Li

Chinese Acupuncture & Herbal Center

48 Cummins Hwy,

Roslindale, MA 02131

Boston Acupuncture Center

746 East Broadway Street,

South Boston, MA 02127

TEL: (617) 323-7809

www.camchealth.com

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