Covers the basic theory of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, and discusses in detail the use of acupuncture points and the principles of treatment. The material is based on ancient and modern Chinese texts, and explains the application in the context of Western clinical practice. View Details
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Covers the theory of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, and discusses in detail the use of acupuncture points and the principles of treatment. The new edition features new and updated material, including discussion of 50 additional acupuncture points and more patterns. View Details
Various schools of acupuncture have been used to treat UFs worldwide. Tung's acupuncture, once a closely guarded oral family tradition, is a complete system that includes its own channels, points, and needling techniques.15 According to Wei Chieh Young, this system predates the classical 14-channel system and is based on a unique Five-Element and Zang-Fu theory to treat disease. There are 740 Tung's acupuncture points, numbered by location in 10 segments of the body, including hand, arm, foot, leg, ear, and head. Although some Tung's points overlap with the points on the 14-channel system, their indications and curative effects are different.16 Tung's acupuncture has also been researched for the treatment of female diseases such as polycystic ovary syndrome17 and irregular menstruation.18 However, the effectiveness of acupuncture for the management of UFs remains uncertain.5
For the purpose of this study, the authors designed a 7-point Tung's acupuncture protocol based on their specific functions to treat UFs and related symptoms. Zheng Hui (1010.01) was used for its strong sedative function and its role as meeting point of the Du, Liver, and Tai Yang channels.19 Du channel warms the body and calms the mind. Both the Liver and Du channel pass directly through the uterus. Zhen Jing (1010.08), used to activate the peripheral nervous system, has a very strong sedative effect.19 According to holographic acupuncture theory, this point corresponds to the heart, which dominates the mind and is, therefore, indicated in fullness in the chest with mental restlessness and startled sleep.16 Qian Hui (1010.05) was used as neurasthenia point, as it connects to both Zhen Jing (1010.08) and Zheng Hui (1010.01), to calm both the peripheral and central nervous systems. These 3 points constitute a Tung's Dao Ma (synergetic point combination).16
According to Carson, both Da Bai (22.04) and Ling Gu (22.05) treat irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, difficult labor, back pain, migraine, dysmenorrhea, intestinal pain, dizziness, and distended feeling of the head.19 As a Dao Ma set along with Fu Ke (11.24), the lower Jiao and hypofunction of the Lung are also addressed. According to holographic acupuncture theory, Da Bai (22.04) dominates the lower Jiao and Ling Gu (22.05) corresponds to the upper Jiao. Thus, these 2 points affect the whole San Jiao to impart positive therapeutic effects.16
Scalp acupuncture therapy is an effective method to cure diseases via stimulating head acupoints. The effectiveness of scalp acupuncture in the treatment of stroke had been affirmed in the ancient China. In recent years, a lot of researches have confirmed that scalp acupuncture can improve motor dysfunction of stroke patients, and scalp acupuncture has been widely applied to clinical treatment of stroke (Wang et al. 2010, 2017, 2019). In this study, Baihui and Qubin acupoints were selected based on the experience from predecessors and lengthy clinical practices of our research group. Baihui acupoint belongs to Du Meridian, which can dispel wind, refresh mind, and clear heat for resuscitation. Qubin acupoint belongs to foot Shaoyang gallbladder meridian and is the junction of Foot-Taiyang and Foot-Shaoyang. According to our results, scalp electroacupuncture at Baihui and Qubin acupoints remarkably reduced infarct volume and alleviated neural functional injury of stroke rats, however sham acupuncture did not show any therapeutic benefit. Thus, acupuncture at Baihui and Qubin acupoints has a reliable curative effect on stroke. Next, we will focus on the potential molecular mechanisms of acupuncture in ischemic stroke.
Drawing on his 30 years' experience of using electroacupuncture Stephen Lee presents the treatment of a number of musculoskeletal conditions frequently seen in the clinic. This electroacupuncture book contains a clear fully illustrated step by step guide to treating the following condition 2ff7e9595c
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