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

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 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 theDragon? Paradigm Press, Brookline MA: 1995

Influence of Ancient Chinese Philosophyon Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Yin - Yang The Five Elements

Meridian Theory

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

Lung meridian, circa 1624

About 500 Body Acupuncture Points

From: www.auricularacupuncture.org.uk

Development of Acupuncture

Instruments Bian stone needles Gold needles Stainless steel filiform needles Electro-acupuncture Magnets Lasers

Bian Stone Needles:The earliest acupuncture

instrument, 21st century BCE

From: Xiangtong Z (ed). Research on acupuncture, moxibustion, and acupuncture anesthesia. Science Press, Beijing: 1986.

Metal Needles:Gold needles

circa 113 BCE

From: Gwei-Djen L and Needham J. Celestial Lancets, Cambridge University Press, London: 1980

Disposable Needle

Star Needle

Three Edge Needle

Facial Needle

Loose Bulk Moxa

Mini Needle Moxa

Smokeless Moxa

Pure Moxa Rolls

Glass Cupping Jars

Hand Pump Cupping Set Five Star Magnetic Cupping

Bamboo Cupping Set

Gua Sha Tool

Modern Acupuncture

Electro-Acupuncture Ear (auricular) Acupuncture Scalp Acupuncture Hand Acupuncture Foot Acupuncture Trigger Point Acupuncture

Ear Acupuncture Points

From: www.general-anaesthesia.com/

Electro Acupuncture Machine

Magnetic Pellets

Infrared Lamps

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 syndromeDizziness/Vertigo EpilepsyHeadache Migraine Neuralgia Neuropathy Phantom pain Restless legs syndrome Sciatica Stroke

DIGESTIVE

Abdominal painAcid reflex / Hiccups Chronic Diarrhea Colitis Constipation Gastric ulcerIntestinal obstruction Irritable bowel syndromeNausea / Vomiting Weight control

RESPIRATORY

Allergy AsthmaBronchitis Cold EmphysemaHey feverPharyngitisRhinitisSinusSore throat

MUSCULOSKELETAL

Arthritis Bursitis Car accident Fibromyalgia Muscles cramping/ numbnessPain in the neck, shoulder, arm, back, hands, leg, knee, ankle etc… Plate farciatis/Foot pain Tendonitis TMJ

What Acupuncture Can Treat? (2)

EMOTIONAL

ADHD Anxiety/Stress Depression Eating disorderInsomnia Neurosis Phobias Sexual disorder

GYNECOLOGICAL Dysmenorrhea EndometriosisFibroids Infertility Menopause Syndrome Morning sicknessPMSVaginitis

DORMATOLOGICAL

AlopeciaEczemaHerpes (Shingles) NeurodermatitisPoison IvyPsoriasisSkin rush/Itch

OTHERS

Angina/Chest painCancer relative symptomsChronic fatigue syndromeDry mouth/ XerostomaEssential Hypertension IncontinenceMeniere’s DiseaseNear sightPalpitationProstate problemSide effect of Chemotherapy/radiation therapy Stop smokingTinnitus And more…

In peaceful calm,Void and emptiness,The authentic QiFlows easily.Essence and spiritsAre 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

“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.

TCM Emphasis on Prevention

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.

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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

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.

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

Cancer, Acupuncture, and Infrared Imaging (2)

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

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)

Acupuncture Research (2)

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.

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

Acupuncture Practice

from:www.theraspace.co.uk

from: www.heart-health-diet.com

from: www.canceractive.com

Cosmetic Acupuncture

From: all-medical-acupuncture.com

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New York Post, Jul 9, 2004,

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Acupuncture For Animal

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Zhi Ping Li

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