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Acupuncture Today interviewed Beverley de Valois, PhD, LAc, lead author of the recently published recommendations for the safe practice of acupuncture in cancer care, "the first international, multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed recommendations for the safe practice of acupuncture in integrative oncology. They are the result of a two-year collaboration of 15 international experts in integrative ...
The Eight Extraordinary Confluent Points | Acupuncture Today
David Twicken, DOM, LAc. The eight extraordinary confluent points are a very popular set of acupuncture points in the modern practice of acupuncture. They are also called the intersection, meeting, command, opening, master, and the flowing and pooling points of the eight extraordinary vessels. Prior to the Jin (1115-1234 AD) and Yuan Dynasties ...
Use of Acupuncture More Than Doubles | Acupuncture Today
Jan 25, 2024 · Use of any form of CHA for pain management also increased, from 42.3% in 2002 to just under half the population (49.2%) in 2022. For acupuncture patients, use of acupuncture for pain management increased from approximately 55% in 2002 to approximately 72% in 2022.*. With the use of any form of CHA almost doubling (91% increase) during the 20 ...
Opening the Extraordinary Vessels (Pt. 2) | Acupuncture Today
Nov 6, 2024 · The he-sea points relate to the bowels, which is the area where the Divergent Channels are thought to diverge.The shu-stream point is associated with bi obstruction: lingering dampness causing heaviness and pain. The Nan Jing suggests combining these points with those on the hollows of the body, which are implied to be the joints.. The joints are often evocative of the Divergent Channels, as ...
Master Tung's Five Zang Channel System and Clinical Applications
Tung's acupuncture is a complete system that includes its own channels, unique points, diagnostic methods and needling techniques. Furthermore, Tung's acupuncture is based on a five zang (six fu) channel system that is unique to the Tung system, and different from the traditional 14 channels of acupuncture. The five zang channel system however ...
The Role of the ANS in Trauma | Acupuncture Today
When the body is going through a stressful event, the sympathetic system is activated. 1 This activation will help the body with a life-threatening situation. 1 If this state is activated for prolonged periods of time, it starts to consume energy. 1 This stage of the fight or flight response is called the exhaustive stage. 2 This will cause a decrease in homeostasis, which will create a ...
Reversing the Irreversible? The Acupuncture Peripheral …
That’s when the idea of the Acupuncture Now Foundation (ANF) mounting a campaign to increase awareness that acupuncture is the best treatment for PN was born. Please tell me about your campaign. The campaign is based first on the fact that acupuncture can spark regeneration of damaged nerves, something that can’t be matched by conventional ...
Acupuncture for Post-COVID Syndrome | Acupuncture Today
Editorial Staff. Post-COVID syndrome, often referred to as "long COVID," encompasses a constellation of potential symptoms experienced by patients four weeks or longer following infection with SARS COV-2. In terms of prevalence, the Mayo Clinic states: "Research suggests that between one month and one year after having COVID-19, 1 in 5 people ...
Acupuncture for Pelvic Pain and Dysfunction
Nov 6, 2024 · The physical anatomy of the pelvis and the trajectory of the Energetic channels leave the pelvis vulnerable to imbalance and dysfunction. The pelvis serves as the foundation or root of the body. When acupuncturists treat the pelvis, we can create a catalyst for healing the whole body. One study showed that 35% of those with pelvic pain also ...
The Anatomy of Acupuncture Meridians
In contrast, the meridians restored by Ma contain the skin, muscles, tendons, and veins, including three-dimensional channels with layers and depths. This echoes the anatomical morphological basis for meridians observed by Maurer. 4. Dr. Helene Langevin found that “needle grasp” caused by connective tissue / fascia winding around the needle ...