1、What medical problems might you have if you wear shoes that rub?you eat too fast?you play football?you stay out in the sun too long?you eat food youre allergic to?you eat food that is bad?you think you are ill all the time?Acupuncture A Brief Introduction 针灸针灸 =acupunctureAcupuncture and Its Related
2、 Treatments What other treatments have been mentioned?What are the differences between acupuncture and its related treatments?What are acupuncture and its related treatments used for?Acupuncture ()The first record of acupuncture is found in Neijing.()The author of Neijing is Huangdi.()There are four
3、teen meridians,which connect different parts of the body together.Meridian System Twelve regular meridiansLung/Pericardium/HeartLarge Intestine/Triple Energizer/Small IntestineStomach/Gallbladder/BladderSpleen/Liver/KidneyEight Extra Meridian GV Governor CV Conception TV Thoroughfare BV Belt YinHV Y
4、in Heel YangHV Yang Heel YinLV Yin Link YangLV Yang Link VesselNine Classical Needles filiform needle shear needle round-pointed needle spoon needle lance needle 毫针 鑱针 圆针 鍉针 鋒针 round-sharp needle stiletto needle long needle big needle 圆利针 铍针 长针 大针 tip of the needle handle of the needle shaft of the
5、needle root of the needle 针尖 针柄 针体 针根Traditional Needling Methods Insertion angle of insertion perpendicular insertion oblique insertion horizontal insertion Manipulations Retention of the needle Withdrawal of the needle Acupressure Acupressure is applying finger force on a definite pressure point o
6、r area with the intent of clearing these obstructions.In applying pressure to the points the stagnation is forced to escape and circulation can set in again.Acupuncture Point 千金方“有阿是之法，言人有病痛，即令捏其上，若里当其处，不问孔穴，即得便快成痛处，即云阿是，灸刺皆验，故曰阿是穴也”。Ah Shi Oh-yesOuch 2022-9-2914Nanjing University of Chinese Medicin
7、eTerms for Describing Body Position anterior superior medial proximal2022-9-2915Nanjing University of Chinese MedicineQuick Review The windpipe is to the esophagus.The face is to the neck.The navel is to the chin.The bridge of the nose is to the eyes.The eyes are to the nose.The elbow is to the hand
8、.The hand is to the elbow.An Interview on Acupuncture mainstream medicine alternative medicine complementary medicine CAM the first kidney point disposable,sterile needlesABC of Acupuncture different forms of acupuncture mechanism of acupuncture therapyFrench acupunctureWords and Expressions dispens
9、e withto set aside摒弃 peripheral(adj.)relating to the boundary周边的periphery(n.)Words and Expressions neuron neurotransmitter neurohormoneName of acupuncture points 少商“肺为金,在音为商”攒竹“眉犹竹叶,穴在眉内侧,犹竹叶之带柄”KI1 涌泉“肾出于涌泉”光明(GB37)“睛明治眼未效时,合谷、光明安可缺。”Respiratory acute sinusitis acute rhinitis common cold acute tons
10、illitis acute bronchitis bronchial asthmaGastrointestinal Disorders Hiccups Gastritis Gastric Hyperacidity Ulcers Colitis Constipation Diarrhea Paralytic ileusNeurological and Musculoskeletal Disorders Headache and migraine Trigeminal neuralgia Paralysis following stroke Menieres disease Nocturnal enuresis(bed wetting)Intercostal neuralgia(pain in the ribs)Frozen shoulder or Tennis elbow Sciatica Osteoarthritis
