Acupuncture-moxibustion and Massage From culture to medicine and Ancient therapies for modern illnesses Xuefei Wu M.D., Ph.D.

Acupuncture-moxibustion and Massage From culture to medicine

andAncient therapies for modern

illnessesXuefei Wu M.D., Ph.D

1.History and Tools with Cultural tips

Original needles:

Stone needles(砭石 ,Bian shi) Ancient acupuncture:( 鍼 , zhen) (nine needles) made by metal

Current needles

acupoint injectionAcupoint catgut embedding

The best is moxibustion and second is needles, and then is herbs –Huang Di Nei Jing(Yellow emperor’s inner classic )

灸 (jiu)

艾叶 (ai ye)(FOLIUM ARTEMISIAE ARGYI)

Rachitis/arthritis

Scratching( 刮痧 , Gua sha) and Cupping( 拔罐 , Ba Guan)

2. Basic theory of TCM

Balance and harmony Chinese perspective Inside,outside,all around

“Health is a state of optimal physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.”

Dorland’s Medical Dictionary, 26th Ed.

Fire

Earth

MetalWater

Wood

Relationship of Five elements promoting/generating and constrain/inhibiting mutually

Viscera/organs theory( 脏象 , Zang xiang, 脏 -inward property, 象 -outward presentation)

Concept of “organ” is not confined to its anatomical structure,but more to do with all the functions ascribed to that organ byTCM

Zang-viscera Fu-viscera (holid,Yin) (hollow,Yang)

Lung Large intestine Heart Small intestine Liver Gallbladder Kidney Bladder Spleen Stomach Pericardium Triple warmer

3.Meridians and collaterals ( 经络 , jing luo)

Flow chart of the twelve normal medians Foot yang- mingmeridian of stomach

4.How Does Acupuncture Work?

TCM Concept:Where there is pain, there has no free flow of Qi and When there is free flow if QI, there has no pain/heath

Acupoints, the places for Qi moving in, gathering, communicating and going out, reflect the illness and accept the stimulus Diagnoses, treats & prevents illness holistically, through the stimulation, support and maintenance of the body's innate healing systems

A. Gate control Theory:

AP stimulates the inhibitory

nerve fibers and block the transduction of pain signals

Western Concept

B Humeral Mechanisms Interaction of AP point with

Spinal Cord, Brainstem and Higher Centers

Mediated through neurochemical and

neuroendocrine interactions, such as

endorphins, substance P, cortisol, etc

C.Somatovisceral Reflex: Autonomic EffectsAP stimulation converges with

visceral efferent resulting in reflexive interactions with internal organs (along internal connecting meridians)

Regionally located

Referred pain regions

Western Concept

D.Trigger Points:Trigger points are areas of muscles that are irritated and in spasm Many Acupoints lie on or very close to trigger points

5.Key for selecting acupoints and manipulating needles

Principles for Selecting acupoint depend on routine TCM diagnoses, as well as meridianal travelling.

Meridians flowing through the area have healing effects on the area

Methods:local and distant Along the meridian Based on symptoms…..

Manipulating needlesDe qi,arrival of qi,needling sensation,

Arrival of qi at the affected area

A.Uniform manipulation B.Reinforcing manipulationC.Reducing manipulation

6.Micro-system Acupuncture6.Micro-system Acupuncture

The idea of all micro-systems acupuncture is that there is a map of the entire body on small, selected areas of the body, and, by stimulating these points, one can promote healing and pain relief in the corresponding body parts

Eg :Scalp, hand, Ear , Foot , Nose , Tongue, Face, abdominal Acupuncture

7. Tui na/massage Normal/adult massage manipulation

Infant/child massage manipulation

8. What does acupuncture treat?The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes acupuncture/massage for its

effectiveness in treating many common disorders, including, but not limited to:

Disorders of the Bones, Muscles, Joints and Nervous System Arthritis, neuralgia, migraine headaches, insomnia, dizziness and low back,

neck and shoulder pain Emotional and Psychological Disorders - Depression, anxiety and stressGynecological Disorders - Irregular, heavy or painful menstruation, PMS,

infertility in women & men, and menopauseGastrointestinal Disorders - Food allergies, peptic ulcer, constipation, chronic

diarrhea, indigestion, gastrointestinal weakness, anorexia and gastritisUrogenital Disorders - Stress incontience, urinary tract infections, and sexual

dysfunctionRespiratory Disorders - Emphysema, sinusitis, asthma, allergies and bronchitis. Circulatory Disorders - Hypertension, arteriosclerosis and anemiaAddictions - Alcohol, nicotine and drugsGeneral Medicine - Eye, ear nose and throat disorders, including cold and flu

symptom relief

Thanks you!

Xuefei Wu, M.D.,Ph.D

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