Acupuncture (presentation) by Zheng Jiayin

7/28/2019 Acupuncture (presentation) by Zheng Jiayin

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A rich history of at least 2000 years

The Chinese believe that the practice of

acupuncture began during the Stone Age when

stone knives or sharp edged tools, described by

the character bin, were used to punctureand drain abscesses (localized pus)


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The earliest written record of acupuncture is

the Chinese text Yellow Emperors

Inner Canon, arranged in question-and-answer

format between the mythical Huangdi and six

of his equally legendary ministers

The first text

Basic Questionscovers thetheoretical foundation of Chinese Medicine and

its diagnostic methods. The second text,

Spiritual Pivot discusses acupuncture therapy

in great detail.


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Acupuncture

Moxibustion


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[root]: / acerbic sensation [root]: / metal

A metal tool that produces a

pulling, acerbic sensation

(drawn-out)+ (fire)Slow fire that burns the flesh


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Taoism (universe divided into Yin & Yang)

Qienergy flow or lifeforce

Five elementswood, fire, earth, metal, water

Acupuncture works directly with the bodys qi, aspractitioners believe that all illnesses are aresult of the natural flow of energythrough the body becoming obstructed,depleted or weakened and thus making theindividual susceptible to illness. Acupuncture

benefits the rebalance of qi through treatment ofspecific acupoints related to symptoms or illness

present. Treatment is effective in removing these

energy obstructions.


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Although best known for the control of pain, acupuncture benefitsa wide variety of disorders.

Digestive disorders:

Abdominal pain

Constipation

Diarrhea

Hyperacidity

Indigestion

Emotional disorders:

Anxiety

Depression

Insomnia

Nervousness

Neurosis

Eye-Ear-Nose-Throat disorders:

Cataracts

Gingivitis

Poor visionTinnitus

Toothache

Gynaecological disorders:

Infertility

Menopausal symptoms

Premenstrual syndrome

Miscellaneous disorders:

Addiction control

Athletic performance

Blood pressure, regulation

Chronic fatigue

Stress reduction

Musculoskeletal disorders:

Arthritis

Neck/Back pain

Muscle cramping

Muscle pain/weakness

Sciatica

Neurological disorders:

Headaches

MigrainesNeurogenic bladder dysfunction

Parkinson's disease

Postoperative pain

Stroke

Respiratory disorders:

Asthma

BronchitisCommon cold

Sinusitis

Smoking cessation

Tonsillitis


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Placebo effect

Sham treatment

Pseudoscience

Doubtful efficacy

Imaginary human construct

"The traditional acupuncture points are no more real than the

black spots a drunkard sees in front of his eyes"


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Acupuncture operates on very different

dynamics from Western clinics

One-off visitations to consult the doctor and

collect prescription for specific illnessesv.s.

Regular sessions that are highly

individualized and holistic

(remedying all bodily systems)

The acupuncturist decides which points to

treat by observing and questioning the patient

in order to make a diagnosis

Human quality/ the caring human touch.

Place of rest and relaxation.

Entire package of therapeutic treatment:

acupuncture and moxibustion (inseparable)


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Snake coiling around acupuncture needle-- the unity of acupuncture and moxibustion (); long snake moxibustion

Palm-- symbolizes physiotherapy, as well as the caring human touch

Leaves/Medicinal herbs-- an allusion to traditional chinese medicine


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Hit the nail on the head

Aimed at

Earnest; sincere

Genuine; heartfelt

Accuracy/

Precision

Warmth/

Sincerity

Duration Regularity

Breadth/ scope

Permanence

Soft fire makes sweet malt

Long-lasting

Effects

Fix the root of the problem,

not merely its symptoms


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EquilibriumRegulation of qi (energy flow)

Harmony/ Balance

Accuracy / PrecisionWarmth / Sincerity

Union of soft &

hard qualities

Acupuncture exemplifies the balance between

technical efficacy and human qualities

Acupuncture (presentation) by Zheng Jiayin

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