Lecture for Acup _OM0104NC2

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Introduction to Acupuncture&Oriental Medicine

Philosophies, Principles & Possibilities

Dr. Jeffrey (Ji Fei) Wang ,OMD, L.Ac & CH7810 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. Ste.300

Charlotte, NC 28277704-968-0351

www.ballantyneacupuncture.com

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Lecture Over View 1. What is Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine? 2. Philosophies, Principles3. Efficacy, acceptance, cost effectiveness of

Acupuncture &OM4. Acceptance & future of Acupuncture & OM

in America


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Oriental Medicine began about 3000years ago Perhaps longer according to the cartoon.


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What is Oriental Medicine?Oriental Medicine is also calledTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) orChinese Medicine. Oriental Medicine isa ancient, natural, comprehensive systemof healing with a continuous clinicalhistory of over 3000 years.

This system of health care is usedextensively by one-quarter of the world'spopulation residing in Asia and is rapidlygrowing in popularity in the West in recent30 years.


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Chinese Herbs Formulas

Traditional Chinese medicine has a greatdeal to offer for people. Chinese medicalpractitioners treat each person

individually, taking into account the wholepattern of each patients physical andmental-emotional symptoms. Treatmentmay include either one or a combination

of herbal medicine, acupuncture,massage, dietary suggestions, and/orspecific exercises or lifestylerecommendations


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Benefits of Chinese Medicine1. Chinese medicine is one of the most holisticmedical systems available today.2. Chinese medicine regards the body as a whole one,focus on restore and maintains the balance of whole

body. CM treats the root of disease.3.Chinese medicine has unique diagnostic andtreatment techniques. 4. Chinese medicine has no side effects. 5. Chinese medicines emphasis is on prevention.

6. Chinese medicine has a long history of successfultreatment for physical, mental, emotional disorders. 6. Chinese medicine offers self-empowerment.


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What is Oriental Medicine & Acupuncture

Lifestyle Management

Exercise

Diet Therapy

Acupuncture

Chinese Herbology

Oriental Medicine

Body work

Tui Na


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Traditional Chinese Medicine OrOriental Medicine

AcupunctureMedicinal HerbologyTui Na (Oriental Bodywork)Tai Chi/Qi GongChinese Food TherapyExerciseLifestyle Management


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What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is one branch or a part of OrientalMedicineAcupuncturists use needle to stimulate the meridians andpoints to prevent and treat disease in order to regulate and

unblock the persons energy channels. They alwayscombine with other therapies.The needles stimulate the nervous system to releaseendorphins or other naturally occurring chemicals andhormones that affect mood, health, relieve pain.


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What is Acupuncture?Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most inthe world. Originating in China commonly

used systems of healing some 3,000 years

ago, only in the last three decades has itbecome popular in the United States. In1993, the FDA estimated that Americansmade up to 12 million visits per year to

acupuncture practitioners and spentupwards of half a billion dollars on

acupuncture treatments.


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AcupunctureQi maintainsbalance in the body.16 meridians

360 regularacupoints40 commonly usedextra points

Acupoints influencethe physiology


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What is Chinese Herbology

They are natural materials.Most of them are productsof plants, food.400 commonly used herbsEach herb has specificproperties and functions

Forms of herbs aretaken:

Decoction /TeaCapsulePowderTabletsSyrupTincturesPillsOintmentsPlasterExtracts and more


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What is Asia Bodywork (TUI NA)

Chinese therapeutic massage

Manipulating and influencing the acupointsand meridians to restore and maintainhealth


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How Does Acupuncture Work?

Acupuncture works by stimulating the variousmeridians and points in the body which arepathways for Qi to flow. Modern sciencedemonstrates:

Acupuncture alters body chemicals, including stimulation of endorphins.

Acupuncture sensation effect nerves and cause

beneficial reflex response.Acupuncture affects the bodies natural electro- magnetic fields.

Acupuncture harmonizes the balance of whole

body, Yin/Yang; Qi/Blood; Zang/Fu


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How does Acupuncture Work?Acupuncture has capacity to harmonize andenhance our capacity for enjoyment, fulfillmentand happiness

Acupuncture harmonizes the balance of wholebody, Yin/Yang; Qi/Blood; Zang/Fu

Acupuncture restores and maintains thenormal function of meridians.

Acupuncture regulates the function of

immunity system. Acupuncture calms mind and Spirit .


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How Does Oriental Medicine Work?Oriental Medicine is a holistic medical systemthat has diagnosed, treated, and preventeddiseases for over thirty centuries.

Oriental medicine treats not only diseases, butalso the underlying patterns causing disease, rootcauses of disease.

It focuses re-harmonize imbalances in the body.

While it remedy ailments and alter states of mind, also enhance recuperative power,immunity, and the capacity of pleasure, work,and creativity.


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Yin & Yang Yin & Yang

YinWet

MoonFrontFemaleDarkness

RestMatter ColdChronic

Yang Dry

SunBackMaleBright

ActivityEnergyHeat

Acute


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What Is Qi?---Qi

---Vapor, Steam, Gas

---Uncooked Rice

EnergyMaterial Force

Matter Ether Matter-EnergyBreath

Vital ForceLife ForceVital Power MovingPower EssenceFunction


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Philosophies

Harmonize betweenHuman being with Nature

Harmonize betweenHuman being with society

Harmonize amongBody, mind, spirit

Harmonize betweenInternal with External

Harmonize betweenInternal organs

Absence of disease

Health and Longevity


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Principles

Prevention and treating before diseasearisesSeeking the root cause of disease

Strengthening the bodys capacity torestore the balance between Yin and YangGiving treatment in line with the patients

constitution, climatic condition, andgeographic location


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Why do We Choose Acupuncture andOriental Medicine?

Effective and proven system of health care3000-4000 yearsNational Institute of HealthWorld Health OrganizationMore and more everyday

Safe & decreased side effectsCost effectiveOriental medicine is in demandA 1997 study showed that approximately 40% of the U.S. population used someform of alternative medicine;629 million visits to those providers annually.


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What Happens at an Acupuncture Treatment?

DiagnosisListeningObservationPalpation

Pulse DiagnosisTongue Diagnosis4-20 acupointsAdditional therapies

Herbal formula


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Chinese Medicine Efficacy Primary health care system for over 3000 yearsNIH (National Institute of Health) stated in 1997 reportacupuncture is effective in the treatment of:

Nausea - Headache

Dental pain -FibromyalgiaAddictions -Tennis ElbowAsthma -Stroke RehabOsteoarthritisMenstrual CrampsMyofascial Pain

Carpal Tunnel SyndromeLower Back Pain


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Chinese Medicine Efficacy In 1979, the United Nations World Health Organization listsover 40 conditions treated by acupuncture:

Digestive Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea,hyperacidity, indigestionNeurological headaches, migraines, neurogenic bladderdysfunction, Parkinsons disease Musculoskeletal- arthritis, back pain, muscle cramping,muscle pain & weakness, sciaticaGynecological infertility, menopausal symptoms,

premenstrual syndrome(continued)


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Chinese Medicine Efficacy In 1979, the United Nations World Health Organization listsover 40 conditions treated by acupuncture:

Eye-Ear-Nose-Throat cataracts, gingivitis, poor

vision, tinnitis, toothache, tonsillitisEmotional -anxiety, depression, insomnia, nervousness,neurosis

Miscellaneous addiction control, athletic performance,blood pressure regulation. chronic fatigue, immunesystem enhancement, stress reduction, postoperativepain, stroke, asthma, bronchitis, common cold, sinusitis,smoking cessation


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Chinese Medicine Efficacy The 1997 National Institute of Health Consensus

Conference on Acupuncture stated;

"The data in support of acupuncture are as strong as

those for many accepted Western medical therapies. "One of the advantages of acupuncture is that theincidence of adverse effects is substantially lower thanthat of many drugs or other accepted medicalprocedures used for the same conditions."


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Acceptance of Oriental Medicine in America

Legislation & Education

38 states and the District of Columbia have recognized the practice of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Legislation has been introduced in anadditional eight states.

The Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine(ACAOM) is recognized by the United States Department of Education.Oriental medicine is a four-year masters level program(2700-3200 hourstraining) since 1980, and doctor lever program since 2003.

The number of licensed acupuncturists in the US has doubled between1992 and 1998, rising from 5,525 in the fall of 1992 to 10,512 in 1998,13,517 in 2003 .

They are more than 50 acupuncture and oriental medicine schools areaccredited by NCCAOM in USA.

The students graduated from those school are titled as L.Ac, L. Ch.;Acupuncturist; Doctor of Oriental Medicine, etc.


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Oriental Medicine Cost EffectivenessAcupuncture Treatment Results In Decreased Days In

Hospital Or Nursing Home

Half of 78 stroke patients receiving standard rehabilitativecare were randomly chosen to receive adjunctiveacupuncture treatment. Patients given acupuncturerecovered faster and to a greater extent, spending 88days/patient in hospital and nursing homes compared to161 days/patient for standard care alone.

Cost savings: $26,000 per patient.

Johansson K et al (1994), "Can sensory stimulation improve the functional outcome in strokepatients?", Neurology 43:2189-2192.


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Acupuncture Promotes Sleep inInsomnia Patients


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Acupuncture Helps with Delivery of Breech Babies


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Oriental Medicine Cost EffectivenessAcupuncture Treatment Results In Avoidance Of Surgery, Fewer Hospital Visits And Greater Return

To Employment

69 patients with severe angina pectoris received 12 acupuncture treatments in 4 weeks.Of the 49 patients who were candidates for coronary bypass or balloon angioplasty

surgery, 30 had surgery postponed by the 2-year follow-up due to clinicalimprovement.

Cost savings: $13,000 per patient. Decrease in number of in-hospital days for all 69patients: 79% first year post-treatment, 95% 2nd year post-treatment. Reduction innumber of out-patient visits: 60% and 87% respectively. Estimated additional costsavings from increase in percent of patients able to work: 11% prior to treatment;60% at 2 years post-treatment. Estimated savings in annual sick-pay:$18,000/patient.

Ballegaard S et al (1996) "Cost-benefit of combined use of acupuncture, shiatsu and lifestyle adjustment for treatment of patients with severe angina pectoris", Acupunct Electro-Ther Res 21:187-197.


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Acupuncturetoday.ComAcupuncture Study at Kansas HospitalShows Dramatic Improvement inStroke Patients (Jan.2004)

Media outlets throughout Kansas have reported that anacupuncture study conducted on stroke patients at WesleyRehabilitation Hospital in Wichita has producedimprovements so dramatic, officials have decided to stopthe study early so that they can offer the service to all

stroke patients who qualify.(continued)

Acupuncture Study at Kansas Hospital


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Acupuncture Study at Kansas HospitalShows Dramatic Improvement in StrokePatients

In the study, which began twoyears ago, 33 patients whohad suffered their first strokewere randomly assigned toreceive either acupuncture ortraditional speech,occupational and physicaltherapy. Ninety percent of thepatients in the acupuncturegroup improved so much thatthey were able to go homerather than another facilityafter leaving the hospital,compared to just 33 percent

of patients in the traditionaltherapy group. Strokepatients who receivedacupuncture also showedmore improvement in theability to carry out tasks suchas as dressing, bathing,grooming, walking andchanging position.

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Oriental Medicine Cost EffectivenessAcupuncture Treatment Allows Low-Back Pain Patients

To Return To Physical Labor

56 patients at a workers' compensation clinic wererandomized to receive either physical therapy/ occupational

therapy/exercise or the standard care plus acupuncture. Of the 29 treated with acupuncture, 18 returned to theiroriginal or equivalent jobs and 10 returned to lighteremployment. Of the 27 who received only standardtherapy, 4 returned to original or equivalent jobs and 14 tolighter employment.

Gunn CC et al (1980), "Dry needling of muscle motor points for chronic low-back pain", Spine 5:279-291


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References

There are oriental medicine clinics in thewestern hospitals in New York, LA,NM,NC,MD,MI,KS, TX. etc.

Acupuncturetoday.comNatural healingSome insurance cover acupuncture

treatment


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Acupuncture News, Jan.2004

According to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette ,acupuncture is offered in the city's three largest hospitals.University of Mississippi Opens Acupuncture Clinic

Pittsburgh Residents, Doctors Embrace Acupuncture

NCCAM Awards $9.5 Million for Acupuncture,

TCM Research in recent yearsNew Program Allows Illinois, AZ, Employers to ProvideAcupuncture in Health Plans


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More Doctor Believing in Acupuncture,CM


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Acupuncture may help fertility treatment -study

By Maggie Fox WASHINGTON, April 16,2002 (Reuters)

WASHINGTON, April 16,2002 (Reuters) -Acupuncture could help women undergoingfertility treatment conceive babies, Germanresearchers said on Tuesday.Scientists said they increased the success rate bynearly 50 percent in women undergoing in vitrofertilization, the procedure commonly known asthe "test-tube" baby treatment.Working with a team at the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Tongji Hospital inWuhan, China, Paulus and colleagues tested 160women

Acupuncture may help fertility


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Acupuncture may help fertilitytreatment - study

By Maggie Fox WASHINGTON, April 16,2002 (Reuters)

Working with a team at the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine at TongjiHospital in Wuhan, China, Paulus and

colleagues tested 160 women


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NCCAM1998 NCCAM was established at

NIH

The National Center for Complementaryand Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) at NIH

65 staff

Budget$114,149,000

Amount Congress appropriated for NCCAM's use in FY 2003.

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Introduction to Acupuncture &Oriental Medicine

Philosophies, Principles & Possibilities

Dr. Jeffrey (Ji Fei) Wang,OMD7810 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. Ste. 300

Charlotte, NC 28277704-968-0351;E-mail: [email protected]

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