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Introduction of Chinese Acupuncture

Introduction of Chinese Acupuncture. Zhi Ping Li MB. MA. Lic. Acu. What is TCM. Chinese herbal medicine Acupuncture Tui Na (Chinese massage and acupressure) Chinese dietary therapy Mind-body exercise (Qi Gong, Tai Chi). Huang Di: the Yellow Emperor. 269 ~ 259 BC

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Introduction of Chinese Acupuncture

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  1. Introduction of Chinese Acupuncture Zhi Ping Li MB. MA. Lic. Acu.

  2. What is TCM • Chinese herbal medicine • Acupuncture • Tui Na (Chinese massage and acupressure) • Chinese dietary therapy • Mind-body exercise (Qi Gong, Tai Chi)

  3. Huang Di: the Yellow Emperor • 269 ~ 259 BC • Founder of acupuncture and dietetics • Legendary author of Nei Jing (the Internal Classic) • Founding father of Chinese culture and wisdom From: Huan ZY and Rose K. Who can ride the Dragon? Paradigm Press, Brookline MA: 1995

  4. Yin - Yang The Five Elements Influence of Ancient Chinese Philosophyon Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

  5. Meridian Theory Lung meridian, circa 1624 • 14 meridians were documented in ancient literature • Meridians run longitudinally through the body From: Gwei-Djen L and Needham J. Celestial Lancets, Cambridge University Press, London: 1980

  6. About 500 Body Acupuncture Points From: www.auricularacupuncture.org.uk

  7. Development of AcupunctureInstruments • Bian stone needles • Gold needles • Stainless steel filiform needles • Electro-acupuncture • Magnets • Lasers

  8. Bian Stone Needles:The earliest acupunctureinstrument, 21st century BCE Metal Needles:Gold needlescirca 113 BCE From: Xiangtong Z (ed). Research on acupuncture, moxibustion, and acupuncture anesthesia. Science Press, Beijing: 1986. From: Gwei-Djen L and Needham J. Celestial Lancets, Cambridge University Press, London: 1980

  9. Disposable Needle Three Edge Needle Star Needle Facial Needle

  10. Loose Bulk Moxa Smokeless Moxa Mini Needle Moxa Pure Moxa Rolls

  11. Bamboo Cupping Set Glass Cupping Jars Five Star Magnetic Cupping Hand Pump Cupping Set

  12. Gua Sha Tool

  13. Modern Acupuncture • Electro-Acupuncture • Ear (auricular) Acupuncture • Scalp Acupuncture • Hand Acupuncture • Foot Acupuncture • Trigger Point Acupuncture

  14. Ear Acupuncture Points From: www.general-anaesthesia.com/

  15. Electro Acupuncture Machine

  16. Magnetic Pellets

  17. Infrared Lamps

  18. 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 Bell’s Palsy Carpal tunnel syndrome Dizziness/Vertigo Epilepsy Headache Migraine Neuralgia Neuropathy Phantom pain Restless legs syndrome Sciatica Stroke DIGESTIVE Abdominal pain Acid reflex / Hiccups Chronic Diarrhea Colitis Constipation Gastric ulcer Intestinal obstruction Irritable bowel syndrome Nausea / Vomiting Weight control RESPIRATORY Allergy Asthma Bronchitis Cold Emphysema Hey fever Pharyngitis Rhinitis Sinus Sore throat MUSCULOSKELETAL Arthritis Bursitis Car accident Fibromyalgia Muscles cramping/ numbness Pain in the neck, shoulder, arm, back, hands, leg, knee, ankle etc… Plate farciatis/Foot pain Tendonitis TMJ

  19. What Acupuncture Can Treat? (2) OTHERS Angina/Chest pain Cancer relative symptoms Chronic fatigue syndrome Dry mouth/ Xerostoma Essential Hypertension Incontinence Meniere’s Disease Near sight Palpitation Prostate problem Side effect of Chemotherapy/ radiation therapy Stop smoking Tinnitus And more… EMOTIONAL ADHD Anxiety/Stress Depression Eating disorder Insomnia Neurosis Phobias Sexual disorder GYNECOLOGICAL Dysmenorrhea Endometriosis Fibroids Infertility Menopause Syndrome Morning sickness PMS Vaginitis DORMATOLOGICAL Alopecia Eczema Herpes (Shingles) Neurodermatitis Poison Ivy Psoriasis Skin rush/Itch

  20. TCM Emphasis on Lifestyle 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

  21. TCM Emphasis on Prevention “In the old days sages treated disease by preventing 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 too late?” From: Ni MS (tanslator). The Yellow Emperor’s classic of medicine: a new translation of the Neijing Suwen with commentary. Boston: Shambhala, 1995:1-7.

  22. Survey: Nearly 1 in 10 U.S. Adults Has Tried Acupuncture. Acupuncture In American Health Care System 1 • In 2002 Online Survey Conducted By Internationally-Known Research Firm; Harris Interactive and NCCAOM. Included 2,717 Americans Age 18 Or Older. Acupuncture TodayJanuary, 2003, Volume 04, Issue 01

  23. Acupuncture In American Health Care System 2 Acupuncture TodayJanuary, 2003, Volume 04, Issue 01

  24. Acupuncture In American Health Care System 3 Acupuncture TodayJanuary, 2003, Volume 04, Issue 01

  25. Acupuncture In American Health Care System 4 Acupuncture TodayJanuary, 2003, Volume 04, Issue 01

  26. 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

  27. Cancer, Acupuncture, and Infrared Imaging (1) Figures 1A and 1C were taken at 9:14:15 and 9:16:17 on April 5, 2003, before taking the herbal medicine. Figures 1B and 1D were taken at 10:17:24 and 10:14:23, about an hour after taking the herbal medicine. Figures 1A and 1B were pictures of the sides of two hands with the thumbs facing the camera; 1C and 1D were pictures of the front upper part of the body. Comparing the two sets of pictures, we can see the reduction in temperature from taking the herb. In particular, the maximum temperature for the left hand side from LU 10 to LU 11 around the thumb area was reduced from 35.840C to 33.350C, an amount of 1.490C (or 2.60F). The maximum temperature for the right-hand side around the thumb area reduced similarly from 36.020C to 33.680C, an amount of 2.340C (4.50F). The maximum temperature of the front body was reduced from 37.970C to 36.540C. These changes were statistically significant. They were four to 10 times larger than the normal fluctuation in temperature, which was 0.250C.

  28. Cancer, Acupuncture, and Infrared Imaging (2) Figures 2A and 2B were taken on June 15 before and after acupuncture treatment, respectively. The maximum temperature of the abdominal area reduced from 38.450C to 37.130C due to acupuncture. Figures 2C and 2D were taken on June 28 before and after acupuncture treatment. The maximum temperature of the belly reduced from 39.030C to 37.4

  29. 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 vomiting than minimal needle group and drug group (p<0.01) Influence of Acupuncture on the pregnancy rate in patients who undergo assisted reproduction therapy (Fertility and Sterility, Apr, 2002) • 160 women divided two groups. • Acupuncture group pregnancy rate (42.5%) Control group pregnancy rate (26.3%) Acupuncture treatment for chemotherapy- included Neutropenia • Clinical trail. Zakim Center DFCI 2006- present

  30. Acupuncture Research (2) Acupuncture for chronic headache in primary care: large, pragmatic, randomized trial (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 function scores than sham group at 8 weeks. Acupuncture versus acid reflux: 40% cut in sphincter relaxations brings hope for relief (Bethesda Md. Aug, 2005)

  31. Acupuncture Research (3) • 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 Edward Kondrot, MD) * He used Acupuncture with Microcurrent devices to treat most difficult eye condition- age-related macular degeneration.

  32. 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.comwww.acupuncturetoday.comwww.acufinder.com

  33. Acupuncture Practice from: www.heart-health-diet.com from: www.canceractive.com from:www.theraspace.co.uk

  34. Cosmetic Acupuncture From: all-medical-acupuncture.com

  35. GWYN'S RX BACKFIRES - ANCIENT REMEDY MAKES HER A MARKED WOMAN New York Post, Jul 9, 2004, Dara Kushner/INFGoff.com; Getty Images

  36. Acupuncture For Animal From: www.omplace.com From: www.chirowatch.com

  37. 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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