Acupuncture - A Proven Natural Therapy That Has Been Practiced for Over 2000 Years
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The Science of Acupuncture
by BBC Documentary
Does this tiny simple needle really have the extraordinary powers to heal the body problems? Does Acupuncture really work? Can Science help find out why by sticking the needle on the human body could kill illness? Follow the steps of Professor Kathy Sykes from England to China to the United States, interview the patients, the acupuncturists, and the scientists, experience the real acupuncture and the placebo effect to understand how does acupuncture work?
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ACUPUNCTURE ENERGY MEDICINE: THE SCIENCE OF ACUPUNCTURE PATIENT CARE by Purdue Pharma
“According to the Chinese Medicine of TCM, a vital energy calls Qi flows through the body along channels calls meridians, think of these channels as a sprinkling system for the body, bring Qi to vital organs to the extremities in much the way the hoses bring water to the garden. In the TCM model of health and disease, when Qi flow is blocked, the stagnating Qi cause illness. Acupuncture therapy unblocks the Qi flow, strengthen the weakness of Qi, and direct it to the areas of need……”
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Acupuncture Energy Medicine: The Science of Acupuncture Patient Care
“According to the Chinese Medicine of TCM, a vital energy calls Qi flows through the body along channels calls meridians, think of these channels as a sprinkling system for the body, bring Qi to vital organs to the extremities in much the way the hoses bring water to the garden. In the TCM model of health and disease, when Qi flow is blocked, the stagnating Qi cause illness. Acupuncture therapy unblocks the Qi flow, strengthen the weakness of Qi, and direct it to the areas of need……”
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Acupuncture and moxibustion of traditional Chinese medicine
By UNESCO
This video shows the history of the Chinese Medicine. It introduces the theories of Yin-Yang, the five elements concepts and the Qi concepts. It also explains how the cupping, moxibustion, Gua Sha, TuiNa, Qi Gong, and herbal methods work for the body.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has it own unique diagnostic methods. Assessment starts with asking TCM questions, observing the patient’s tongue, palpitating the pulse, etc. A precise TCM diagnosis is the key for a successful treatment plan.
Acupoints
Acupoints are body points, either on the skin surface or underneath, which the acupuncturist uses to treat health issues. Acupoints correspond to a respective organ such as eyes, nose, liver, heart, kidney, lung, etc. Some acupoints work for balancing the Yin-Yang energy. When the acupuncture needle touches these acupoints, it initiates the healing process.
Treatment Strategy
In the past 2000 years, R&D in acupuncture has flourished. Technical skills, such as auricular acupuncture, scalp acupuncture, naval acupuncture, abdominal acupuncture, Tung’s acupuncture and regular acupuncture, etc all have their strengths and weaknesses. How to pick up the most efficient methods, or how to combine those techniques together in one treatment is the key for a successful treatment.
