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marijuana and TCM

2009-10-08T10:35:21Z

so, i have heard that habitual marijuana use harms the kidneys...my tke is that it damages the lung which depletes the kidney energy...i am wondering if anyone has any more detailed info on this, maybe a good link? google is not much help, and i know there is info out there.

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Spleen deficiency/problems

2009-08-31T15:47:56Z

I've received acupuncture in the past for this and have been doing a lot of emotional work on myself these past couple years. Recently, I got energy work and there was a lot of stuff I let go of which was around my spleen area-stuff from the past. I've had pre-mentrual issues in the past as well as menstrual, anxiety, depression, digestive problems. I've modified my diet around this and it has helped, but I know there's more to let go.

I just wanted to know anyone's insights and/or information they can share about it. I'm thinking of going back to my acupuncturist for additional support with this.

Thanks!
-LIz

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Tian Gong Tribe!

2009-08-25T17:55:56Z

Just got the new version of the Tian Gong Tribe up and running!

Tian Gong is a Qi Gong school for energy & spiritual healing. A place where body, mind & soul work together, we offer weekly classes, practice groups, energy transmissions & workshop intensives to accelerate personal growth & development. This unique form of Qi Gong incorporates meditation, physical movement, sound healing, Eastern & Western spiritual wisdom & ancient alchemical practices.
Practicing Tian Gong Qi Gong helps to restore & strengthen emotional, mental & physical health & balance. Even more importantly, Tian Gong distinguishes itself through intermediate & advanced courses which lead students to a deeper understanding of karma, reincarnation & soul health. Teachings are based on Eastern philosophy grounded in 8,000 years of wisdom passed down by sages & ancient cultures around the world, as well as new Universal messages.

With a mission to provide global humanitarian relief aid and a curriculum that emphasizes energy-based environmental sustainability, social philanthropy and disaster relief skills, we hope that anyone interested in changing the world for the better will find a home in your heart here — because finding your inner peace will lead the world to global peace.

Come to one of our group practices!

Berkeley
7:30 - 9 pm, every Tuesday
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830 Bancroft Way, Lotus Room #114

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7 - 8:30pm, every Tuesday
300 Bella Vista Way

Santa Cruz
7 - 8:30 pm, every Thursday
The Garden Sanctuary, 3070 Prather Lane, Soquel, CA 95065

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7-8:30pm, every Tuesday
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Call 510-883-1920 for info about classes in Marin, San Diego, San Mateo, Sacramento, and Union City.

See our flier and website for upcoming events and workshops!
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Here is some distant Reiki healing for everyone...

2009-08-03T17:50:13Z

If anyone needs some beautiful energy click on the link to the Reiki videos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oImRsfghTI
Enjoy the energy!!!

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Lonny Jarret

2009-08-03T14:20:03Z

Has anyone seen or worked with Lonny Jarret? Or is anyone very familiar with his work? What do people think? I like the concept, but from scanning his work I'm not sure whether it is really based on the textual tradition (a lot of his ideas seem to be personally made up) or whether there is any clear clinical reasoning involved (case study's talk about archetypal points that one "could" use but don't seem to have a clear discussion of what has actually worked.)

Any thoughts?

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Suffering from Fatigue. Need Help!!!

2009-08-02T14:27:30Z

I am suffering from fatigue. I’ve been suffering from it for past four months. I have tried various things to improve your energy level and not gotten a lasting result. It affects me as a temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work.
I’ve tried various things to improve my energy level and not gotten a lasting result. Please help me to get rid out of it.

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Nerves (oooouch, part 2)

2009-08-02T13:24:47Z

During the course of my last acupuncture treatment, one of the needles placed in my hand produced a lightning-bolt-like pain that shot through my wrist. My hand has been sore ever since- almost a week now. My acupuncturist apologized and said he must have hit a nerve. Is hitting nerves a normal thing in acupuncture? Should I be worried about myself or my doctor? My livelihood (massage) depends on my hands, so I'm kind of alarmed.

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Oooouch!

2009-07-11T16:23:17Z

I had my second acupuncture treatment today (the first was earlier this week), so please forgive my "noobness". I have always been told that acupuncture doesn't hurt, or that a patient may experience a slight sensation of a pin prick or very mild discomfort. I envy people with those experiences. For about two-thirds of the needle insertions, I had the sensation that the acupuncturist was jamming a huge vaccination needle deep into my skin. I had to clutch the table to keep from levitating off of it. Of course, he was actually doing nothing more than delicately inserting them and is very experienced. Even now, both of my hands are sore all over just from having a couple of needles inserted. Is this normal? Will it ever get better?

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where to practice

2009-05-13T15:43:25Z

Hi everyone, I'm an acupuncture student and have just started my practice management class. Part of what we are doing is researching where we want to set up our practice. I plan to practice in Wisconsin and am trying to decide between two locations. One is a less known, medium sized city with a metro populace just over 200,000 but just a few acupuncturist and only one, part time chinese herbalist. It is my home town and I have many connections there. It seems a natural place to set up shop, but the culture leaves a bit to be desired. Not that it is totally closed minded, but it is definitely less interesting and progressive than choice two. The economy is slower, but reasonable. Choice two is the notoriously progressive Madison. The culture is amazing and people are naturally open to acupuncture. The economy is pretty good and it is a really fun place to be, but there are already a fair number of acupuncturists. So I am trying to decide between these two.

So I wanted to ask here: what factors make a place good to set up an acupuncture practice? It seems that if you go to a fair-sized place where there's no competition you would naturally get business and probably be quite successful (given of course that you are marketing and managing properly and so forth). The advantage here is that you help a lot of people who wouldn't have the medicine otherwise and probably make pretty good money doing it. On the other hand, there are some advantages to living in a place where there's already a culture of acupuncturists: better chance you will be closer to continuing education, access to auxillary practices like qigong, chances to start innovative business models (cooperative herb pharmacies, etc), and just generally to work alongside one's colleagues. Not to mention just a better, funner city in this specific case. Also, since it is a major city for education and government, there's a lot of opportunity to participate in supporting the profession on those levels.

Any thoughts?

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Edema - need referal in SF or Marin

2009-05-08T17:55:58Z

Hi,

A client asked for a referral for edema treatment. Any recommendations in SF or Marin?

Thanks

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Wudang Five Animal QiGong in Berkeley

2009-04-19T18:29:09Z

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Watch out for this scam

2009-04-18T15:20:37Z

Dear,
Kindly confirm whether there is availability in your place, i and my collegues will be coming for massage/acupuncture massage, we are 8 adults in number, and we are going to spend 21 day's. Please get back to me with the rate per person per 50mins daily session; Your professional advice needed as well.
Arrival date: 2nd August 2009. Departure date: 23rd August 2009.
Please check the availability and get back to me with the Total cost.
In case there are no availabilty within this period do not hesitate to get back to me with the free dates.
Mode of payment: cheque.
Regards,
Dr.Morris Mac,
Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav.32-34
Jakarta 12950
INDONESIA.

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Best massage school in Seattle

2009-04-06T18:04:00Z

Hey folks, doing some research on best massage school in Seattle. So far Cortiva's looks good but schedule is a bit inflexible. Anyone have any other recommendations? How about Everest (used to be Ashmead) or Mind Body out in Kirkland? Help appreciated :)

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Massage apprenticeships in Seattle?

2009-03-29T02:42:24Z

Hey folks, I tried to find some apprenticeships in Seattle to learn massage (shiatsu, applied kinesiology, etc) but they are typically massage schools. I don't want to be a licensed masseuse, just get some experience with body work to prepare for TCM/Acupuncture school. Anyone know of any this way?

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Free Lecture April 15th from 7-8pm: Help Relieve Allergies Naturally. (San Francisco Bay Area)

2009-03-28T18:24:38Z

Help Relieve Allergies, Naturally!

Learn a few simple tips to help you get some relief this allergy season. Supplements, herbs, acupuncture and nutrition can help you breath easier and better enjoy your spring.

Join us at Schizandra Health Center
(493 Sanchez St at 18th St in Castro/Upper Market)
April 15th 2009 at 7pm for this free 1 hour workshop,
part of our Wednesday Wellness Lecture Series.*

The lecture series is presented by Tamsen Staniford, Licensed Acupuncturist and Health Educator. Tamsen earned a Master's of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, CA. She has nearly 10 years experience working with herbs, supplements and nutrition. Her passion is working with people to help them meet their health and wellness goals. Learn more at: http://sfacupuncture.wordpress.com.
Tamsen offers free consultations and 20% off initial treatments for new patients.

*Wednesday Wellness Lectures focus on creating health with Chinese Medicine, nutrition, herbs, natural supplements, and easy lifestyle suggestions.

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accupuncture & tuber sclerosis

2009-03-27T20:05:57Z

I am working with a client who has tuber sclerosis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuberous_sclerosis) and was wondering if anyone else has had opportunity to support someone with this condition. I would love to dialogue and or collaborate on potential options for her.
Thanks so much!
Laura/Alura

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What is your opinion on the cosmetic acupressure/ facial rejuvenation

2009-03-06T15:55:39Z

Hi,

I wonder if anyone has an experience with cosmetic acupressure/ facial rejuvenation.
I first came across this idea through a book by Victoria J. Mogilner "Ancient Secrets of Facial Rejuvenation: A Holistic, Nonsurgical Approach to Youth and Well-Being". http://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Secrets-Facial-Rejuvenation-Nonsurgical/dp/1577315529

I am a big believer in holistic methods and was very enthusiastic about the application of acupressure to facial treatments. However, to my big amazement i found that this is not a widely used practice. There are only two books on the subject that i found( one mentioned above and out of print book Cosmetic Acupressure Facelift by Kurt Schultz).
Search on the web returned only a few places that provide acupressure facial treatments.

Don't such treatments work? Please share your opinions/experiences

Thank you!
Lisa

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Michael Moore - RIP

2009-02-26T17:28:08Z

We've sadly lost one of the great ones.

From Michael Tierra:

Michael Moore, 1941-2009

Posted by: Michael Tierra in politics, music, homage, herbalist, books on Feb 24, 2009 Print
Michael

Herbalist Michael MooreMichael Moore, the great Southwestern herbalist of North America, left his earthly dwelling for other realms on Friday, Feb. 20, 2009. Michael leaves us a rich legacy of herbal knowledge and wisdom, the fruit of over 40 years of his passionate explorations of the fundamental healing relationship between plants, the earth and humankind.

I had first heard of Michael around 1967 when he and I were involved with the avant-garde music scene at UCLA. At the time, Michael was an accomplished symphonic trumpet player. True to his nature as one attracted to the more esoteric fringe aspect of any endeavor, Michael was not content to simply occupy a life chair in a symphony. Instead, he was well known as the unconventional musician who was open and willing to explore exciting new musical languages and artistic experiences.

It just so happens that when we had our first brief encounter at a rustic outdoor summer fair in Topanga Canyon between Malibu Beach and San Bernardino in Los Angeles, Michael was already involved in another fringe movement: herbal medicine.

At the time I was identified with the artistic beat culture and living in Venice West. I must confess, herbs and herbal medicine had not even occurred to me when I happened into a quaint herb stall at the fair. Herbs hung to dry from the eaves and various homemade potions, lotions and ointments were priced to sell. For some strange reason I was drawn into this medieval-looking tableau and was taken a little aback to see a large man with a shaggy beard sitting behind a counter, looking more like an LA biker than ye olde herbalist of yore. We shared the look of the ‘beat outlaw,' and as such we should have been kindred spirits, so to speak; yet, his eyes were fixed menacingly on me.

I never understood why until years later, when Michael explained that he remembered my wandering into his booth and that he was sure I had pilfered one of his herbal extracts. Well, in those days I might have, but hardly from him -- I was still in my ‘rebel without a cause/Robin Hood' period and I would hardly have stolen anything from someone who looked as disheveled as he did. I also distinctly remember that Michael was eager to tell people the then-revolutionary idea that herbs could heal body and soul, but few believed him, and it didn't appear that he did much business. Given the social climate for herbs and my own ignorance at the time, I half jokingly reassured Michael, when we became respected herbal colleagues much later, that I owed him no debt from that day at the fair.

In retrospect, what I get from that brief encounter was that Michael Moore was pursuing his passionate affair with herbs before I or most anyone knew there even was such a thing (except, of course, for the herb). Years later we met again at a number of seminars and I visited his store Herbs Etcetera in Santa Fe. At the time he was teamed up with another giant man, Stuart Watts. Stuart and I were part of the first group of North American acupuncturists who went to China in the ‘70s specifically to study Chinese herbal medicine, which was then pretty much unknown among non-Chinese in the West.

I remember how much Michael and Stuart resembled each other in stature but also in the incongruity of their appearance as healers. As I mentioned in my first impression of Michael above, you could easily have mistaken these two as members of a biker gang. The fact was, they were both at the top of their game. Michael was never much of a business man. Like the rest of us, he didn't get involved with herbal medicine to get rich but was able to preach the gospel of herbs to anyone he encountered. From the beginning we were both dedicated to plying our herbal potions on those suffering from various ailments, who for a number of very good reasons found conventional Western medicine unsatisfactory. Michael mainly wanted to sell enough so he could continue his passion, which was to go either alone or with a small number of adventurous students on his herbal forays through the mountains, deserts, forests and canyons west of the Rocky Mountains. This was a perfect calling for Michael Moore, for various reasons.

You see, back in the ‘70s (and even continuing up to the present day somewhat,) the extent of our knowledge of North American herbs might have been summed up with ginseng, goldenseal, sassafras and sarsaparilla, which grow east of the Rockies. This part of the United States was first to be settled, and it was settled at a time when there was a still a keen interest in herbs as healing agents both here and in Europe. In those days there was a lively exchange of information and many Eastern seaboard medicinal herbs were shipped off to be integrated into European medicine. The Chinese, hearing that wild ginseng was available, literally imported tons from Eastern forests so that the ‘seng' trade rivaled the trade in furs and other wild products.

By the time the Westward expansion began to occur, interest in herbs - at least new herbs - was on the wane, and Native Americans, seeing how brutally their Eastern brethren were treated, became more and more reluctant to tell white settlers about the use of their native plants. So by the North American herbal renaissance in the mid-20th century, we herbalists knew little or nothing about native herbs west of the Rockies.

Enter Michael Moore, a man whose aerophobia kept him close to his Southwestern home base, and who loved to get in his truck and drive to remote areas of the West to learn, teach and harvest herbs for his homemade potions. Michael educated himself from whatever scientific literature was available, usually from "journals, sources and research outside the United States," as he states in the introduction to his Medicinal Plants of the Desert and Canyon West. He expresses this frustration of not being able to find similar literature in his own country in one of his usual rants against the ‘establishment': "We are able to develop and finance BIG medicines; we have no method of developing and financing little medicines (like herbs)," in contrast to countries like China and India, for instance.

Michael describes our being embroiled in a "grim, desperate, multi-billion-dollar mud-wrestling match between the public sector (the Food and Drug Administration) and the private sector (the pharmaceutical/medical/hospital industry)." He lays the problem out clearly, pointing out that the initial cost of $50 million is what it takes to bring a drug to market, meaning that no less than a million people a day have to take the new drug to justify its cost. It's hardly any different today than it was in 1989 when this book was first published, except to say that the figure is probably much, much bigger.

Michael goes on to say that at the time of his writing, medicine was our biggest industry, bigger than the Pentagon, costing us 10 percent of our Gross National Product. That was then; today not only is medicine still our biggest industry, but its cost has grown to 17% of our gross National Product, according the National Coalition on Health Care. Is it any wonder that in these times of deep recession we read in the news about how herb and supplement sales are up?

No herbal reference library should be considered complete without Michael Moore's three major books, Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West, Medicinal Plants of the Desert and Canyon West, and Medicinal Plants of the Pacific West. The first two are published by the Museum of New Mexico Press and the last by Red Crane Books. These are universally regarded as classics by the majority of herbalists throughout the world, not only for their practical descriptions of in-the-field, hands-on use of the herbs Michael selected, but also for his inimitable ‘Kerouacian' witty writing style that makes his herb books a very special experience to read (a talent of which the rest of us who have written herb books can only be envious). Here is a link to all of his published books and clinical manuals.

In contrast to the lucid communication provided by his books, Michael had an eccentric, difficult to understand stream-of-consciousness style of teaching. He seemed to have such a uniquely consummate understanding of Western biochemistry and physiology that he couldn't help but weave us dizzyingly through a labyrinth of complex scientific terminology and interrelationships in class. Few could follow him and still come out the other side; I know I couldn't. But I could understand enough to know that Michael espoused a vision of holistic interconnectedness expressed in scientific terminology that completely jived with my traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic models. It may have been tough for us to hang on to Michael's train of thought in a workshop or classroom situation, but this never diminished one iota my deep respect for him, whom I consider another one of those misunderstood geniuses.

For a while I wanted to engage Michael in a discussion comparing Chinese and Ayurvedic energetic herbal medicine with what I mostly suspected was Michael's version of the same in Western biochemistry and physiology. Knowing this, he approached me with his intention to formulate a constitutional model of the human body based on Western physiology. We co-taught one class together on this. In the end, I'm not sure either of us nor any of the participants got anything from the experiment, but it is worth knowing that we tried and that this is now increasingly becoming a powerful direction in which to carry Planetary Herbology in the future.

I do know that despite his gruff appearance, Michael was a true gentleman. He was always too cognizant of his own personal shortcomings to hold anything against others he would encounter. I think the concept of the personal hamartia (the tragic flaw that ultimately brings down the hero that the audience perceives but the hero does not) didn't apply to Michael, whose self-awareness made him the kind of teacher and healer who would have to say in so many words, "Do as I say but not as I do." All of us have our personal limitations that we must struggle with through life. In Michael's case these do not in the slightest tarnish the contribution he has made to herbalism now and as far as it will extend into the future.

Dioscorides, the famous Greek physician who served as a field doctor to Roman legions during the reign of Nero, discovered and chronicled the medical use of over 600 plants found throughout different regions of the known Western world. His herbal served as the most indispensible one of its kind for over 1,500 years through the Middle Ages. In a similar way, Michael Moore's three books on the medicinal uses of herbs west of the Rocky Mountains will remain as the quintessential source reference for this area for many years to come.

But back to the burly, bearded, avant-garde musician-herbalist at the fair.

I have noticed that for the most part, herbalists in all cultures are also artists, musicians or poets. There is an appreciation for aesthetics and things beautiful and creative that I think underlies one's attraction to the use of plants as medicine. As Michael says, "There are no fixed methods to apply to the human predicament, there is no single all-pervasive rule to follow, since medicine is not a science but an art."

No matter how deeply one studies and enters into the complexity of healing, plant biochemistry and so on (and I happen to agree with Michael that one should go deeply into these things), nevertheless there is always place for the irrational and the subjective. The poet's perspective of life, the musician's sense of harmony, the artist's eye of proportion and relationships - these are all shared by healers, especially the herbal healer who works with plants, which are the pure creative expression of nature and the healing process.

Michael was an extraordinary musician. Music is something that he and I shared in a special way. I was honored when at a symposium he presented me with a gift of two CDs which were the recordings of his beautiful orchestral works. After I learned of his passing, I went to find these CDs and play them in his honor. For whatever reason, they would not play. I was so happy to see that these recordings, along with his teaching manuals, scans of valuable medical Eclectic books, and other precious herb-related materials, are all freely available to enjoy online.

We are so blessed to have this kind of access to Michael's herbal and artistic treasures, which he always so graciously shared. Personally I think this says volumes about the kind of man Michael Moore was: at the core of his being, he was a man of genius, deep caring and generosity.

Note: Michael’s generosity does not leave a whole lot to pay for his enormous medical bills and support his beloved wife, Donna. It is important that we give back some of what we received from the life work of Michael Moore and all that he has done for the herbal renaissance of North America. Donations can be made out to The Bountiful Alliance and sent to: Catherine Mackenzie, 457 East Riverside Dr., Truth or Consequences, NM, 87901. The Bountiful Alliance is a 501 C-3 non-profit organization and is able to issue receipts for tax purposes.

Please consider attending this April 17-19, 2009, event in Truth or Consequences, NM. Originally coordinated to help raise funds for Michael's medical expenses, now it will be not only a fine educational event but also a celebration of this great herbalist's life and legacy.

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"Bay Area Healing Practitioners Barter Exchange" - check it out

2009-02-15T09:20:30Z

Check out this community and see if it is helpful to you.
This is a community of practitioners meeting and getting to know one another and making trades appropriate for you.

"The Bay Area Healing Practitioner Barter Exchange"

link below:

http://www.meetup.com/Bay-Area-Healing-Practitioners-Barter-Exchange/

Because...
Finding a good health care practitioner is invaluable.
Finding a good health care practitioner you barter your healing modality with is priceless!

We are a Community of Practitioners of all healing modalities that function as a barter community where community members are able to either(or both) email other members and set up barter exchange or come to community events where they may meet and get to know individuals and barter there if they wish.

Practitioners may include, but are not limited to, practitioners of massage, Reiki, chiropractic, acupuncture, shamanic practitioners, Breema, Rosen, Rolfing, exercise physiology, neuro-muscular therapy, exercise physiology, etc.

There is a one time fee to join our community.

blessings

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New!!! Somatic Bodywork Practice in Oakland!

2009-02-07T07:58:55Z

Greetings!

I am posting to introduce my recently opened Integrative Bodywork practice in Oakland. Please, feel free to check out my profile to learn more about my work. Or you can go directly to my website: www.peaceandhealing.vpweb.com

Blessings,

* ilahi *
Founder of Peace & Healing Wellness Practice

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gastritis

2009-01-03T03:14:48Z

the doctors think i have gastritis and im in a lot of pain and can feel damaged tissue inside in my stomach and right side. can acupuncture help?

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Midwest College of Oriental Medicine -- Chicago

2009-01-02T17:38:02Z

Hi everyone,

I am a student of OM currently studying at Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine. I love the program, but have been giving some thought to returning to the upper Midwest lately for reasons not specific to education. This would mean that I would transfer to Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, most likely the Chicago branch. I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts on this, the quality of MCOM and the like. Has (or is) anyone gone there? Is it comparable to the type of education one gets at SIOM or other West Coast schools? What about Pacific College in Chicago?

One thing I definitely like about MCOM is the dual degree MSOM and BS in nutrition. How much value does a BS in Nutrition from a nationally-accredited school have? Is this something that would be helpful in getting a job at a hospital or other institution?

Any insights are greatly appreciated. Thanks, Matt.

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Esoteric Acupuncture

2008-12-23T18:12:48Z

ever hear of it?

how about Mikio Sankey?

thoughts?

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injury from over zealous cupping...

2008-12-13T23:12:26Z

and boy am I uncomfortable. I have had cups many times with much success in the past, but never such strong ones. They were vacuum cups and they were left on for over a half an hour. Not only did I bleed, but I blistered. I have slathered them with aloe soaked gauze and am trying to deal with the pain and figure out how to sleep. The release they provided for my stagnation is positive, but ,u skin is so angry. Any recommendations for faster healing. It feels like a terrible sunburn. Was hoping for some holiday revelry this week, but am feeling sad and hurting. Any thoughts or info is gratefully appreciated.

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Part-time work for acupuncture students~

2008-12-09T00:01:56Z

If you are an acupuncture student and looking for a job that fits with your school schedule, we will be hiring shortly for a demo people in different parts of the country ~ this is an organic products company, so you would be demoing in Whole Foods and and similar venues.

Currently, I'm looking for people in the Bay Area (you'll need a car) and Arizona. Possibly Boston as well.
Pay is $15/hour plus mileage.

The products are high-quality skincare products.
Please drop me a line on Tribe if you're interested.

Thanks!

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cysts

2008-11-30T20:48:08Z

does anyone have any experience with direct moxa working to dispel cysts? or have any info on a reason not to do direct moxa on a cyst?

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Ba Liao

2008-11-11T05:21:50Z

OMG I got these needled the other day, they were amazing. I felt like I was floating through the table. I know they're generally used for lower jiao stagnation, but does anyone use them for parasympathetic response, calming the shen, etc?

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how to find a [good] acupuncturist?

2008-10-04T03:35:18Z

Hello,

There are a million acupuncturists in the bay area... how do you know which ones are any good? There are the graduates from local acupuncture schools, there are the imigrants from China with "authentic" training, there are those that have been referred by various friends (each friend has referred someone different)... I'm not sure where to start, and what to look for in a good acupuncturist. Any advice?

~Slava

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always feel heat/energy build up in front of neck, inside elbows, and behind knees...why?

2008-09-19T04:22:25Z

So I feel like I am pretty good shape, eat well, happy, etc. but i always feel a little stiffness in front of my neck, inside the elbows, and behind the knees, I also notice deeper wrinkles in these areas which I am not fond of. Could this have to do with blood circulation and energy flow? Thyroid? Are these areas stagnant blood? They alwaaays feel warmer than the rest of my body. Would love to hear others thoughts

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Acupuncture Insurance Billing Company in Orange County... owned by Lise...

2008-08-28T22:11:33Z

does anyone use a billing service in OC which works with acupuncturists and chiropractors?

I need to give this info to another practitioner, and my files iwth the info are in storage. Can you help?

Thanks!

L.

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New related Tribe

2008-08-08T17:51:40Z

Hey guys - any of you who are interested in the 9 Star Ki system - I started a new tribe and would love interested people to join :)
http://tribes.tribe.net/9starkey

Thank you,
Amondala

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books that talk about TCM and FOOD

2008-06-03T19:28:13Z

Hi!

I'm doing a research paper on the energy of food in TCM and doing a comparison on the TCM food pyramid vrs the western food pyramid.

I have a few books, but would love any recommendations!! thanks!

Angi

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herbs and surgery

2008-04-20T19:04:20Z

I am getting ready to have uterine fibroids surgically removed and just started taking yunnan baiyao. 2 caps 4x per day. The surgery is less than a week away.

I have been taking herbs to build blood and qi but think there might be something in the mix for stagnation as well. My concern is about taking something that might thin my blood. I need to do whatever I can to keep bleeding to a minimum.

Here's what is in the current mix:

si wu tang 40%
si jun zi tang 30%
gui pi tang 30%

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Acupuncture for pregnancy

2008-04-13T22:39:37Z

Does anyone know any points for constipation that are NOT contraindicated for pregnancy? I have a shiatsu client who needs help!

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cysts in uterus

2008-04-09T06:36:06Z

Acouple of years ago I tried acupunture so I'm not total a newbie to it. I basicially stop going because of money issues at the time.
Well, last week I was told I have several cysts in my uterus and simple hyperplasia. My doctor recommended having a hysteroscopy (to remove the cysts), a D & C, and a endometrial ablation. She also talked about a possible hysterectomy! By the time I left the doctor's office I was pretty numb. I've been crying a lot about this. I think the thing that upset me the most was the endometrial ablation or possible hysterectomy. I feel like I don't have a chose. I know this needs to be taken care of.
I started thinking about acupuncture again and if maybe it can help. Has anyone here been in this kind of situation?

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problems with ovulation - consider Vitex, other herbs, and Acupuncture

2008-03-30T18:10:03Z

Just thought I would share some initial success I had recently on Vitex and Acupuncture. I went off BC in September 2007. I didn't get a period until the end of December 2007. My doctor said to come back and get progesterone if things didn't improve. I did not want to go that route because it is chemicals that got me into this problem in the first place. In the beginning of Feb I still did not get another period so I started taking Vitex. (120 drops a day). At the end of Feb I still had no period so I decided to see an acupuncturist that specializes in fertility. I started acupuncture that day and was put on an herbal remedy. I continued to take the Vitex as well. Five treatments later I finally got a positive ovulation predictor test. I feel confident that things are heading in the right direction. I will continue with the Vitex, herbs, and acupuncture to regulate my cycle and hopefully I'll get pregnant along the way. I believe it may be a combination of all three treatments although acupuncture and the herbs may have kick started my cycle since I have only been on the Vitex for about 7 weeks. I'm so glad I did not start on a vicious cycle of progesterone and Clomid.

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Acupuncture hero

2008-03-01T17:08:51Z

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/2008/03/01/chinese-medic-uses-ancient-techniques-to-treat-sick-kids-on-11-hour-flight-86908-20336219/

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On Whaling and acupuncture

2008-03-01T17:08:17Z

I used to use Seirin needles and Japanese Kanpo herbs. I no longer do so. I also no longer buy food products from Japan.

I have done this out of an anger and rage at the commercial whaling done by the Japanese, with the sanction of the government.

Of course, Seirin and other Japanese companies have nothing to do with whaling, so perhaps my small action is futile. However, it is my belief that if we, as a group, start boycotting Japanese goods, a trickle up effect might occur wherein the corporate heads start to put pressure on the government to put an end to this barbaric atrocity. I've also for a similar reason, China's genocidal actions in Tibet, stopped using Chinese products. Not an easy thing for an acupuncturist!

Here's an article that talks about why Japan continues to murder whales (it's not for the food):

WHALING
Whaling — for nationalism or science?

By KANAKO TAKAHARA
Staff writer

When it comes to whaling, Japan digs in its heels, as do antiwhaling nations and conservation groups.

Since the International Whaling Commission imposed a moratorium on commercial whaling in 1986, antiwhaling nations, including Australia and Britain, have condemned Japan for conducting commercial whaling disguised as what it calls scientific research.

The annual hunt in the Antarctic Ocean starts soon. Japanese whalers plan to hunt some 1,000 whales. The catch was to include 50 humpbacks, hunted for the first time since 1963, but Japan backed down from this plan Friday amid intense international outrage.

Following are some questions and answers about the whaling dispute and why it is a hot topic:

Why is Japan so persistent about whaling?

One big reason is that it evokes a sense of nationalism. Japan does not want to stop whaling simply because it is told to do so by Western countries, including those that encouraged Japanese to eat whale meat after the war, when other food sources were scarce, critics say.

Shortly after Japan was defeated in 1945, the Occupation forces gave the green light for Japan to start coastal whaling. The cheap, and then plentiful, whale meat became a key source of protein as the nation struggled to rebuild.

In recent years, however, conservation groups have repeatedly called Japanese whalers "barbarians" and "murderers," prompting a sense of indignation.

However, except for whaling industry participants and bureaucrats involved in the IWC talks, whaling is not a big issue for ordinary Japanese. In a survey conducted by Greenpeace Japan last year, about 34 percent of 1,047 respondents said Japan should resume commercial whaling, while about 66 percent said they either oppose or don't have an opinion on commercial whaling.

What is the official government stance on whaling?

The Fisheries Agency argues that whales are just another type of marine resource and should be treated like fish.

Many countries, including Japan and Britain, engaged in overwhaling in the 1960s, leading to a sharp decrease in stocks. But now some species have increased to the point that limited catches will not put them at risk of extinction, according to the agency.

After the IWC issued the moratorium on commercial whaling, due, according to some, to insufficient scientific data on the survivability of some species, Japan has engaged in both lethal and nonlethal research whaling.

The agency claims killing whales is necessary to gather comprehensive data, including age, reproductive information and eating habits, for future management of stocks.

Hideki Moronuki, a Fisheries Agency official in charge of whaling, also pointed out that whale meat is a part of Japan's food culture that other countries should respect.

In the past few years, the agency came up with a new argument that whales, at the top of the marine food chain, consume up to 436 million tons of fish annually, dealing a heavy blow to Japan's fisheries industry.

What do antiwhaling nations argue?

Antiwhalers call Japan's lethal scientific research a sham because whale meat is sold commercially for human consumption, and feel Japan does not need to kill 1,000 whales a year just for research.

Even if the number of some species, including the minke, has increased, whales could again face extinction if commercial whaling is resumed, they say.

Whaling is also a highly emotional issue for some Westerners. Humpbacks, a popular whale-watching species especially in Australia, have unique patterns on their pectoral fins that enable individual whales to be recognized. In some cases, they are given names. Killing whales is thus seen as a moral crime as well as an environmental one.

Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, a radical conservation group, said in a recent edition of New Yorker magazine that whales are more intelligent than people, and their slaughter is tantamount to murder.

Is whale meat a popular daily dish for Japanese?

No. Before Japan gave up commercial whaling in 1987, whale meat was served in school lunches and in the home. But now it is considered by some a delicacy that few people eat. There have been reports, too, that whale meat has high levels of mercury.

The meat is not a popular consumer choice at present, and thus unsold quantities are stockpiled.

In the Greenpeace Japan survey, about 82 percent of the respondents said they have never eaten whale meat or haven't eaten it in a long time.

What is the history behind whaling in Japan?

Historians say the tradition dates back about 5,000 years to the Jomon Period. Large whale bone fossils have been found in ruins in Hokkaido and Aomori, indicating people were eating the mammals at the time.

In the seventh century, Emperor Tenmu imposed a ban on eating and killing wild animals and birds because of his Buddhist faith. However, fish and whales, which were considered fish, were excluded from the ban, spreading the custom of eating whale meat.

Whale-killing technology became more advanced as weapons and ammunition developed in the 17th century. In the 18th century, Japan acquired Western-style ship technology and navigation, allowing for long-range hunts.

How much whale meat is processed in Japan annually?

In fiscal 2006, some 4,154 tons of whale meat was produced as a byproduct of the lethal research, down from 5,560 tons in fiscal 2005, according to the Fisheries Agency.

The figure dropped last year because a fire broke out aboard the Nisshin Maru, the mother ship of the whaling fleet, cutting the hunt short.

But the figure has steadily grown over the years as Japan gradually expanded its lethal research. When Japan began research whaling in 1987 after the IWC's ban, only 1,140 tons of whale meat was processed.

In addition, about 400 tons of whale meat from small coastal whales, whose catch does not fall under the IWC's jurisdiction, as well as 1,000 tons of dolphin meat are processed every year for consumption.

However, a report by freelance journalist Junko Sakuma in 2006 showed that whale meat inventories reached 4,800 tons in August 2005.

What are the latest developments concerning whaling?

On Nov. 18, Japanese research vessels left Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, bound for Antarctic waters to hunt about 1,000 whales, including 50 humpbacks.

On Dec. 19, Australia announced it will send aircraft and a ship to monitor the whaling fleet and try to build a legal case against Japan in international courts, including the International Court of Justice.

As Australia and other countries and conservation groups heated up their outcry against Japan's whaling program, Chief Cabinet Secretary Nobutaka Machimura announced last Friday that Japan would not go after humpbacks while talks on reforming the IWC are under way.

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Pacific College- NY Campus

2008-02-27T00:06:10Z

Hello,

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (NY Campus) is a strong candidate in my list of prospectives for next Fall. Does anyone who has a strong familiarity with this school have anything to share? Curriculum, overall experience, resources, etc... preparation for exams, and setting up a practice.. Any feedback is greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance!!

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Low Back Pain - Suggestions?

2008-02-19T16:27:27Z

Other than the typical points, does anyone have any experience treating severe chronic low back pain? Maybe some distal points or points I can needle myself (which would exclude inner/outer shu's and jia ji's). I am K yin def, sp qi def and blood def. All suggestions appreciated!!!

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Mind Power & Meditation Course

2008-02-18T21:17:56Z

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Acupuncture and IVF

2008-02-10T16:50:11Z

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080210085601.htm

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TCM Education... Location location location!

2008-02-08T10:24:34Z

I am a student of Five Branches Institute in Santa Cruz. I am in my second semester, and i am thinking of exploring other options. I am totally inspired by the material I am learning and most of my teachers. There are a few negative components to my school experience right now. I didn't take very many Western medical classes before I started at five branches, and now I am getting a vague overview of the material, at a considerably more expensive rate. I am learning less that what I would hope to be learning of anatomy, biology, physiology, etc. My bad for not taking more of these courses before hand! Also, some of the teachers have very thick Chinese accents. It makes it difficult to comprehend this foreign material! I am considering switching schools, to ACTCM or AIMC. I have not sat in on classes at either, but I have heard pretty consistent info that ACTCM is a more balls-busting program and AIMC is good, but has a less intense curiculum. The main reason I would think to move is because I have been in Santa Cruz for about five years, and it feels like a well contained little bubble. I yearn for more diversity and culture. I want to be in a more professional atmosphere where people are more forward-moving in the community. Santa Cruz is a great place to ive, but I want to be inspired by new things and developments and ideas around me... I am struggling between staying here and continuing on this path of comfort and familiarity, or stepping out into the world of the unknown and continuing my education in what I perceive to be a more inspiring, forward moving setting.
Does anybody live in Berkeley or SF and go to acupuncture school that can tell me about the environment outside of the classroom?? I would also love to hear tidbits of info regarding the schools themselves that will help me make my decision.
-Thanks!!-

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Acupuncture Schools in Bay Area

2008-02-08T10:12:59Z

Hi,
I am planning to go to the Bay Area to study acupuncture and chinese medicine....could anyone recomend a specifically good school there? I was loocing at AIMC in Berkeley, anyone know about that school?....any recomendations?

Thank You!

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RN, L.Ac : is integration possible?

2008-02-06T03:22:29Z

Are there any RNs out there who are also L.Acs? I'm very interested in hearing about your experience working on both sides of the fence, so to speak. Do you currently work as both RN and L.Ac? If so, do you run into philosophical conflicts?

Thanks for your time and input, lupin

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acupuncture/TCM schools in the East Bay

2008-02-05T19:56:37Z

Does anyone have any comments about (positive or otherwise) or recommendations for acupuncture schools in the East Bay? I'm also interested to hear from anyone who has gone to acupuncture school part-time while working a full-time job...thoughts about how difficult or do-able that is, challenges, etc. Would be fine personal messaging with people if that is more appropriate than posting to the tribe. thnx

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TCM Psychology programs?

2008-02-04T23:49:42Z

Hi folks,

I'm interested in acupuncture school, but I want to focus on psych practice. I'm also considering a somatic psychology program (body centered western psych), and looking into doing both types of programs actually.

What acupuncture schools have programs that would fit? Looking preferably in northern California (where I live and want to practice) but open to potentially anywhere.

Warmly,
Josh

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Acupuncture abroad!!

2008-02-02T23:50:05Z

Anybody know of any good programs that would accept a student looking to intern or volunteer? I want to be a part of a program that is committed to helping people from impoverished communities get affordable healthcare... That's the dream, anyways and I know people out there share my passion. Have any good links, ideas, information??
Please share them!

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piercings and tattoos

2008-01-29T05:16:06Z

My understanding of acupuncture is still rudimentary and I have been wondering about whether my eyebrow piercing and tattoo are effecting my body. Does TCM have an opinion about piercings and tattoos, and if it is adverse (which I would expect to some degree) is it bad enough to actually consider taking out my eyebrow ring?

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TRUTH IS FREE; so is my RETREAT Vermont

2008-01-25T20:25:21Z

I'm looking to network with folks, to extend an invitation to visit Bald Mountain Retreat, VT (www.baldmountainretreat.com) as my guest. Like-minded people who appreciate rustic accommodations are welcome to come up at no charge. (Those who require a private room can inquire about those accommodations as well.)
Basically, I'm offering people the opportunity to come stay with a retired naturopathic doctor in a truly amazing natural setting, secluded, idyllic, peaceful...
If you might want to lead a retreat, please contact me.
You are welcome,
Dr David

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tongue biting

2008-01-22T06:41:48Z

what is a general diagnosis for someone who bites their tongue often. the tongue is a little swollen with the classic indentation from the teeth, but the bites are more on the left side between the center and edge,

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what happened to me?

2008-01-17T04:43:44Z

first time having several needles in me at once.
i woke up in the middle of the experience as if i were un-dying and i was shivering.

the ND said i "blacked out" and i was "speaking in tongues", and was "going into shock"
what happened to me?

my first reaction to needles in me was laughter, but now i'm afraid to try acupuncture again.

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Acupuncture for anxiety

2008-01-15T23:04:58Z

I recently started getting acupuncture treatments for my panic attacks and anxiety. So far, I've been to three sessions.
Session one, with a doctor I did not want to go back to because I did not feel comfortable at his "office". He placed the needles on left and right wrists and ankles. Result: awesome two day body "high" not unlike that of benzodiazepines.

Session two, different doctor (president of the country's acupuncture association), silver needles on left and right wrists, and legs. Felt great for a few hours afterwards, but totally crashed in the evening. Had panic attacks for the next couple of days, in situations where I normally would have felt comfortable. Small bruise on right wrist - doc said it was predictable...

Session three, with the new doctor, silver needles on left and right sides of the back, to aid the heart. Was also prescribed Jiawei Xiaoyao Wan.

The second and third procedures were relatively painful, with a little bit of pain and discomfort at the needle sites after the sessions as well.
It basically occasionally feels like somebody is "gouging" in my lymph nodes on a nano-scale even though there are no lymph nodes at those sites.

My doctor says that it's because my anxiety goes way back and the points are very "clogged up".. Does this make sense, or should I try to find a different doctor? Is it normal to have a severe "flaring up" of symptoms after the first treatments? Also, my doctor wants me to see her every other day until Christmas - is this a good "pace"?

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childhood ear infections

2008-01-14T16:02:34Z

Hi all, I just started at AIMC and am very excited to be moving forward into my new career.

My friend's three year old son is getting ear infections again. This has been a problem most of his life. He had ear tubes put in at one point and has suffered from hearing problems. Now he is showing the signs again. Speaking loudly, not eating, rubbing his ears.

They are talking about putting in ear tubes again. Or maybe removing the adenoids.

Does anyone have any experience using TCM with children with chronic ear infections?

Any opinions about ear tubes or adenoidectomies?

Thanks in advance.

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Five element Acupuncturists?

2007-12-21T06:48:01Z

Just wondering.....How many Five element acupuncturists out there?

:)

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event and massage space for rent (SF)

2007-11-03T02:21:36Z

Here at Sera Phi we are offering a beautiful space for evening workshops, lectures, and events geared towards healing and the progression of consciousness in our community. The space is roughly about 20ft by 40ft and is perfect to host evening events such as yoga classes, kirtan, meditation, spiritual and personal development courses. The space is decorated by vibrant healing mandala tapestries, great night time lighting, and is in a center with spirit family that resonates with crystal vibrations. There is also a massage room available for rent for a licensed pracitioner. The center is located at 2829 California St. in Pacific Heights SF. Rates for renting the event space vary upon the event itself. Rent for the massage room is $25 per hour. If you are interested in this opportunity to host an event here and would like further information you can email Kelley at kelley@seraphi.org or reply to this message on tribe. We at Sera Phi look forward to supporting you in bringing our community to a higher vibration.
In Divine Love,
Namaste

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Acu-Cranial

2007-09-20T02:58:33Z

WE ARE READY FOR THIS!!!

Acu-Cranial
def. A simultaneous acupuncture and CranioSacral therapy session performed by two skilled therapists.

I am doing this now in SF, not sure if this therapy is being offered by anyone else out there? I did talk to some people in North Carolina and Florida who do this and they are really enjoying a lot of success.

There are no books on Amazon or formal trainings, just the synergy of two or more therapists who work well together (as in our collective, Natural Medicine Works).

How it works...
The CranioSacral therapist warms up the client with unwinding the legs and releasing the pelvic and respiratory diaphragms. At the same time the acupuncturist begins to massage, palpate points and swab them, preparing for needle insertion. The needles are inserted from the feet upwards and the CS therapist returns to the feet. After the needles are inserted, the acupuncturist is present to adjust and manipulate the needles and attend to the client (itch my nose!). Heat therapy (moxa) may also be indicated.

A great approach is a balancing treatment using ion pumping cords, focusing on the extraordinary meridians. This acupuncture treatment is a safe, protective and nurturing base for deep CST. Not sure if this is Japanese or Classical acupuncture but it is definitely not TCM.

Another approach is combined CST with the Internal -or- External Dragon Treatment
aka the DE-POSESSION treatment. This energy medicine is from the 5 Element school of Acupuncture.

Serious Caution is advised for this treatment and of course should only be attempted with great care. For example; the direction you point the clients feet during this treatment can have some serious implications.

Does anyone out there have experience with or practice acu-cranial?

www.acu-cranial.com

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nervous system

2007-09-13T04:03:55Z

Hello, I have a rare syndrome called complex regional pain syndrome. I am wondering if any one has any idea as to what I can do for my self to overcome this disfunction. I am currently taking a multi and mag/cal reverse ratio, pantothinic acid and B complex. I have made an herbal mixtute of three parts. 1.Austragulus, valarian, siberian gensing, and licorise. 2.St. johns wart, ginkco. lemon balm, scullcap, chamamile, oat straw. 3.Spiriment, chamimile, and hybiscus. The last set is just to make it taste yummy. I do physical therapy too. It is the nervous system overreacting and affects my circulation. The body does not recieve enough oxygen either. I know it is rare, but if any one has either known someone, or has worked with someone , please let me know what you or they have tried that seemed to work. Thank you and blessing.
Catherine

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Herbal Formula Companies

2007-08-22T15:43:05Z

Hi There,

Do any other L.Ac.'s out there have any recommendations for herb companies to go with? I'm a recent licensee, and I'm in the market for an herb company that makes quality product.

Are there any companies that you've tried that you're happy with? not happy with? I'd like to know the going opinions

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Acupuncture Programs Abroad?

2007-08-21T18:23:02Z

Does anyone here have experience studying abroad?

I am specifically curious about studying in Asia, in places OTHER than China, such as Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, possibly India.

If you know of specific schools or programs in those places. I would love to hear about them. Also, is the education comperable to studying in the US/transferable to the US?

Thanks!

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Office Ally?

2007-07-30T19:33:52Z

Hi All,

I was talking with someone about this free insurance billing company called office ally.

Is anyone out there processing their claims through them?

I am just trying to verify what I was told...

Thanks!

Justin
www.AcuArticles.com
http://Blog.AcuArticles.com

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Acupuncturist friend looking for crash space in Tuscon

2007-07-25T10:31:57Z

Hi everyone,

I have a friend who is an acupuncturist from Canada who just relocated to
Arizona and has to fulfill some clinic internship requirments to be able to
practice there.

Her name is Elyse and she can be reached at emerlion@gmail.com. She's looking for crash space in Tuscon, Az for 4 or 5 nights
a week minimum for 7 weeks. She's looking for something inexpensive or a housesitting situation. This would be starting this Monday, July 9th.

If anyone can help out my friend, I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks!

-Denise

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Turmeric

2007-07-14T16:38:54Z

I was recommended this by my acupuncturist to help detox my liver. I was also suggested that I take milk thistle as well.
does anyone have any info about this herb?

Thanks,
-Liz

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Acupuncture and Acupressure

2007-07-05T22:04:42Z

what are your thoughts:

on how they compare
on their conceptions and development
on their power, effectiveness, acuity to manifest change

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Newly Created AcuArticles Blog

2007-06-30T19:23:44Z

Hello Fellow Acupuncturists,

Please go www.blog.acuarticles.com to find out more about the soon-to-be released AcuArticles Acupuncture Marketing System!

You can read my latest entry "What Does AcuArticles have in Common with the New iPhone?"

Best in Success and Practice,

Justin

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手太阴肺经

2007-06-19T18:51:49Z

手太阴肺经脉

【循行】
《灵枢·经脉》：肺手太阴之脉，起于中焦（1）下络大肠，还循胃口（2），上膈属肺。从肺系（3），横出腋下，下循臑内（4）行少阴（5）、心主（6）之前，下肘中，循臂内（7）上骨（8）下廉（9），入寸口（10），上鱼，循鱼际（11），出大指之端。
其支者：从腕后，直出次指内廉，出其端。
[本经穴]中府（肺募），云门，天府，侠白，尺泽（合），孔最（郄），列缺（络），经渠（经），太渊（输、原），鱼际（荥），少商（井）。
【注释】
（1）中焦－－宋·王维一《铜入腧穴针灸图经》注：“中焦者，在胃中脘，主腐熟水谷，水谷精微上注于肺”。
（2）胃口——《铜人》注：“胃口，谓胃之上口，赉门之位也。”
（3）肺系——元·滑伯仁《十四经发挥》注：“谓喉咙也。”喉咙，兼指气管而言。
（4）臑内－－臑音闹。指上臂。屈侧称臑内，当肱二头肌部；伸侧称臑外，当肱三头肌部。
（5）少阴——此处指手少阴心经。
（6）心主——指手厥阴心包经。
（7）臂内——臂，指前臂；内，指内侧，即掌侧。
（8）上骨——“臂之上骨”指桡骨。
（9）廉——指侧边而言。
（10）寸口——腕后桡动脉搏动处。
（11）鱼，鱼际－－“鱼”或称“手鱼”，今称“大鱼际”，“鱼际”即指鱼的边缘部分。
【语译】
手太阴肺经：起始于中焦胃部，向下络于大肠，回过来沿着胃上口，穿过膈肌，属于肺脏。从肺系－－气管、喉咙部横出腋下（中府、云门），下循上臂内侧，走手少阴，手厥阴经之前（天府、侠白），下向肘中（尺泽），沿前臂内侧桡骨边缘（孔最），进入寸口－－桡动脉搏动处（经渠、太渊），上向大鱼际部，沿边际（鱼际），出大指的末端（少商）。
它的支脉：从腕后（列缺）走向食指内（桡）侧，出其末端，接手阳明大肠经。
【病候】
《灵枢.经脉》：是动则病（1），风寒：肺胀满，膨膨而喘咳，缺盆中痛（2），甚则交两手而瞀（3），此为臂厥（4）。
是主肺所生病者（5）：咳，上气，喘喝（6），烦心，胸满，臑臂内前廉痛厥，掌中热。
气盛（7）有余，则肩背痛，风寒汗出中风，小便数而欠（8）；气虚（9）则肩背痛、寒，少气不足以息，溺色变（10）。
【注释】
（1）是动则病－－张景岳《类经》注：“动言变也，变则变常而为病也。”指这一经脉发生异常变化就可能出现有关病症。
（2）缺盆——指锁骨上窝部。缺盆中，包括喉咙部分。
（3）瞀——音茂。指心胸闷乱，视力模糊而言。
（4）臂厥——指前臂经脉所过发生气血阻逆的见症。
（5）是主肺所生病者－－指这一经脉（腧穴）能主治有关肺方面所发生的病症。
（6）喘喝——气喘声粗。“喝”或误作“渴”。
（7）气盛——指实症、阳症，与气虚相对而言。
（8）欠——指呵气。《太素》杨上善注：“阴阳之气，上下相引，故多欠也。”有作小便量少解，不确切。
（9）气虚——指虚症、阴症，与气盛相对而言。
（10）溺色变－－溺，读作尿。小便颜色异常。
【语译】
本经有了异常变动就表现为下列病症：肺部胀满，膨膨气喘、咳嗽，锁骨上窝“缺盆”内（包括喉咙部分）疼痛；严重的则交捧着两手，感到胸部烦闷，视觉模糊。还可发生前臂部的气血阻逆如厥冷、麻木、疼痛等症。
本经所属腧穴能主治有关“肺”方面所发生的病症，如咳嗽，气上逆而不平，喘息气粗，心烦不安，胸部满闷，上臂、前臂的内侧前边（经脉所过处）疫痛或厥冷，或掌心发热。
本经气盛有余的实症，多见肩背疼痛，感冒风寒自汗出，伤风，小便频数，口鼻嘘气；本经气虚不足的虚证，多见肩背疼痛怕冷，气短、呼吸急促，小便的颜色异常。

手太阴络脉

【循行】
《灵枢·经脉》：手太阴之别（1），名曰列缺。起于腕上分间（2），并太阴之经（3），直入掌中，散入于鱼际。
其病：实，则手锐（4）掌热；虚，则欠（去欠）（5）小便遗数（6）。取之去腕一寸半，别走阳明也。
【注释】
（1）另－－即络脉。从本经分出的络脉，由此走向相表里的经脉。
（2）分间－－指分肉之间。当桡骨茎突后方。
（3）并－－指与经脉并列而行。
（4）手锐－－手的锐骨部，指鱼际后方。
（5）欠（去欠）——欠，呵欠；（去欠）同（口去），张口的样子。虚则欠（去欠），肺气不足所致。
（6）遗数－－遗，小便不禁；数，小便频数。
【语译】
手太阴络脉，名列缺。起于腕关节上方桡骨茎突后的分肉之间，在腕后一寸半处，走向手阳明经脉；与手太阴经脉并行，直走入手掌中，散布在大鱼际部。
其病症：实证，手掌和手腕部灼热；虚证，呵欠、尿频、遗尿。可取手太阴络穴治疗。本络络于手阳明大肠经。

手太阴经别

【循行】
《灵枢·经别》：手太阴之正（1），别（2）入渊腋少阴之前，入走肺，散之大肠，上出缺盆，循喉咙，复合阳明（3）。
【注释】
（1）正——十二经别又称别行之正经，意指从十二经脉分出。
（2）别——分别，指十二经脉循行通路之外的另一通路，别道行走。这与经脉、络脉所指之别意义不同。
（3）复合阳明——复，再走。阴经经别，合于有表里关系的阳经；阳经经别则合入本经。所以十二经别，就构成为“六合”
【语译】
手太阴经别，从太阴经分出，进入腋下渊腋的部位，行于手少阴经别之前，进入走向肺部，散到大肠，向上浅出于缺盆部，沿着喉咙，由此再合入于手阳明经脉。

手太阴经筋

【循行】
《灵枢·经筋》：手太阴之筋，起于大指之上，循指上行，结于鱼后（1），行寸口外侧，上循臂，结肘中，上臑内廉，入腋下，出缺盆，结肩前髃（2），上结缺盆，下结胸里，散贯赉（3），合赉下，抵季胁。
其病：所过者支转筋痛（4），其成息赉者（5），胁急、吐血。
【注释】
（1）鱼后——鱼际的后边。
（2）肩前髃——即肩髃部。
（3）赉——膈肌。杨上善注：“赉谓膈也。”
（4）支转筋痛——支，支撑不适，转筋，肌筋拘挛掣痛。
（5）息赉——古病名，为五积之一，属肺之积。主要症状为胁下有积块而气逆上奔。
【语译】
手太阴经筋：起始于大拇指之上，沿大指上行，结于鱼际之后，行寸口动脉外侧，上行沿前臂，结于肘中，向上经过上臂内侧，进入腋下，出缺盆部，结于肩髃前方，其上方结于缺盆，自腋下行的从下方结于胸里，分散通过膈部，与手厥阴经之筋在膈下会合，达于季胁。
其病症：在本经筋循行处，可出现支撑不适、拘挛掣痛，重者可成息赉病，胁肋拘急，上逆吐血。

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经络学说的临床应用

2007-06-19T18:50:16Z

经络学说在临床上可以应用于解释病理变化、协助疾病诊断，以及指导临床治疗三个方面。

　　1、解释病理变化

　　经络与疾病的发生、传变有密切的关系。某一经络功能异常，就易遭受外邪的侵袭，既病之后，外邪又可沿着经络进一步内传脏腑。经络不仅是外邪由表入里的传变途径，而且也是内脏之间、内脏与体表组织间病变相互影响的途径。

　　2、协助疾病诊断

　　由于经络有一定的循行部位和脏腑络属，可以反映所属脏腑的病证。因而在临床上，就可以根据疾病所出现的症状，结合经络循行的部位及所联系的脏腑，作为临床诊断的依据。如胁痛，多病在肝胆，胁部是肝经和胆经的循行之处。近年来，人们根据经络循行通路，或经气聚集的某些穴位上出现的疼痛、结节、条索状等反应物，以及皮肤的形态、温度、电阻改变等来诊断和治疗疾病，如肺脏有病，中府穴可有压痛。

　　3、指导临床治疗

　　经络学说早已被广泛用于指导临床各科的治疗，特别是针灸、按摩和中药处方。如针灸中的“循经取穴法”，就是经络学说的具体应用。如胃病，常循经远取足三里穴；胁痛则取太冲等穴。中药治疗亦是通过经络这一渠道，使药达病所，以发挥其治疗作用。如麻黄入肺、膀胱经，故能发汗、平喘和利尿。金元四大家中的张洁古、李杲还根据经络学说，创立了“引经报使药”理论。如治头痛，属太阳经的用羌活；属少阳经的用柴胡。

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手少阴心经

2007-06-19T18:46:20Z

手少阴心经脉

【循行】
《灵枢·经脉》：心手少阴之脉，起于心中，出属心系（1）下膈，络小肠。
其支者：从心系，上挟咽（2），系目系（3）。
其直者：复从心系，却上肺，下出腋下，下循臑内后谦，行太阴、心主（4）之后，下肘内，循臂内后廉，抵掌后锐骨（5）之端，入掌内后廉，循小指之内，出其端。
[本经穴]极泉、青灵、少海（合）、灵道（经）、通里（络）、阴郄（郄）、神门（输、原）、少府（荥）、少冲（井?BR> （1）心系——是指心与各脏相连的组织。按：主要指与心连接的大血管及其功能性联系。
（2）挟咽——即指咽喉。
（3）目系——指眼后与脑相连的组织。
（4）太阴、心主——指手太阴肺经和手厥阴心包经。
（5）掌后锐骨——指腕骨之豌豆骨部。
【语译】
手少阴心经；从心中开始，出来属于心脏与它脏相连的系带，下过膈肌，络小肠。
它的支脉：从心脏的系带部向上挟咽喉，而与眼球内连于脑的系带相联系。
它的直行脉从心系（即心与它脏相联系的系带）上行至肺，向下出于腑下（极泉），沿上臂内侧后缘，走手太阴，手厥阴经之后（青灵），下向肘内（少海），沿前臂内侧后缘（灵道、通里、阴郄、神门），到掌后豌豆骨部进入掌内后边（少府），沿小指的桡侧出于末端（少冲），接手太阳小肠经。
【病候】
《灵枢·经脉》：是动则病：嗌（1）干，心痛，渴而欲饮，是为臂厥（2）。
是主心所生病者：目黄、胁痛，臑臂内后廉痛、厥，掌中热、痛。
【注释】
（1）嗌--音益。《说文》：“咽也”。按：嗌，指咽峡部分，而咽则兼指食管。
（2）臂厥--同肺经。指经脉所过部分气血阻逆。
【语译】
本经有了异常变动就表现为下列的病症：咽喉干燥，心口痛，口渴要喝水；还可发为前臂部的气血阻逆，如厥冷，麻木、痠痛等症。
本经所属腧穴能主治有关“心”方面所发生的病症：眼睛发黄，胸胁疼痛，上臂、前臂内侧后边痛或厥冷，手掌心热痛。

手少阴络脉

【循行】
《灵枢·经脉》：手少阴之别，名曰通里。去腕一寸（1），另而上行，循经入于心中，系舌本，属目系。取之去腕后一寸（2）。别走太阳也。
其实，则支膈（3）；虚，则不能言（4）。
【注释】
（1）一寸——原作一寸半，据《太素》改。
（2）腕——原作掌，据《太素》《甲乙》改。
（3）支膈——胸膈间胀满、支撑不适。
（4）不能言——其支者上系舌本，故不能言。
【语译】
手少阴络脉，名通里。在腕关节后一寸处分出上行，沿着本经进入心中，向上联系舌根部，归属于眼后联系于脑部。
手少阴络脉出现的实证，见胸膈部支撑胀满；虚证，不能说话。可取手少阴络穴治疗。本络走向手太阳小肠经脉。

手少阴经别

【循行】
《灵枢·经别》：手少阴之正，别入于渊腋（1）两筋之间，属于心，上走喉咙，出于面，合目内眦。
【注释】
（1）渊腋——足少阴胆经穴名，在腋下三寸处。又释为腋部。
【语译】
手少阴经别，分出后进入腋下渊腋穴处两筋之间，归属于心脏，向上走到喉咙，浅出面部，与手太阳经在内眼眦会合。

手少阴经筋

【循行】
《灵枢·经筋》：手少阴之筋，起于小指之内侧，结于锐骨，上结肘内廉，上入腋，交太阴，伏（1）乳里，结于胸中，循贲（2）下系于脐。
其病：内急，心承伏梁（3），下为肘网（4），其病当所过者支转筋、筋痛。
【注释】
（1）伏——原作“挟”据《太素》及杨注改。
（2）贲——原作“臂”据《太素》及杨注改。
（3）伏梁——古病名，五积之一，为心之积，主要症状为积块起于脐上，上至心下，伏而不动，如屋之梁，因而得名。
（4）肘网——网，《太素》《甲乙》作“纲”，指上肢的筋有病，肘部感到如罗网一样的牵制不舒。
【语译】
手少阴经筋，起始于手小指内侧，结聚于腕后豆骨处，向上结于肘内侧，上入腋内，交手太阴经筋，循行于乳里，结聚于胸部，沿膈向下，联系于脐部。
其病症：可见胸内拘急，心下有积块坚伏名为伏梁；上肢筋有病，则肘部拘急屈伸不利；本经筋循行部位支撑不适，掣引转筋和疼痛。

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2.火疗的适用范围 Sphere of application that the firearms is cureed

2007-06-15T20:12:43Z

中药火疗适应症：肩周炎、颈椎病、神经衰弱、失眠多梦、四肢麻木、静脉曲张、腰肌劳损、腰酸背痛、跌打损伤、消肿止痛、风湿、类风湿、脂肪蓄积症、体重超标、脂肪肝肾虚效果显著。
火疗是绿色疗法，使您的身体越来越棒、精力旺盛、心情极好。
切记：常做火疗，有病治病，无病健身.

Chinese medicine firearms is cureed the indication : Void effect of kidney that shoulder Zhou Yan cervical vertebra illness , neurasthenia , insomnia much dream and the arms and legs lull and varicosity and the psoatic strain and having a sore waist and an aching back and the injuries from falls and the detumescence stops pain and rheumatism , type rheumatism and fat are saved up the illness and the weight superstandard and the fatty liver is remarkbly .
It is the green treatment that the firearms is cureed , causes you the body is more and more strong and energy exuberant and the mood fabulously .
Musting always remember : Constantly acting firearms cures , and possess the illness to cure the sickness , and does not there is not the illness improveing the health .

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1 什么是火疗？ What is that the firearms is cureed ?

2007-06-15T20:09:39Z

火疗是利用酒精燃烧的热力和空气对流的物理原理，刺激体表穴位和病位，通过经络传导，激活人体脏腑经络的功能，调整机体阴阳气血运行（调气）的作用
中药火疗是一种灸疗的全新表现方法，它不仅运用了灸疗的经络热效应的作用，又综合了针灸的贴敷法，即药气经过经络当中的穴位渗透于全身的原理。
当全身燃烧时，贴敷气雾剂里的药物成分会通过皮肤的呼吸系统进入体内，从而达到改善局部血循环、疏通经络、调理阴阳平衡、扶正祛邪，激活人体各种组织细胞的免疫功能，以达到防病治病、强身健体、延年益寿的目的
什么是火疗？
中药火疗适应症：肩周炎、颈椎病、神经衰弱、失眠多梦、四肢麻木、静脉曲张、腰肌劳损、腰酸背痛、跌打损伤、消肿止痛、风湿、类风湿、脂肪蓄积症、体重超标、脂肪肝肾虚效果显著。
火疗是绿色疗法，使您的身体越来越棒、精力旺盛、心情极好。
切记：常做火疗，有病治病，无病健身.

It is heating power and air convection that utilizes the alcohol inflammation physics rule that the firearms is cureed , provoke part of the body form acupoint and illness , conducting by means of the regarded as a network of passages , the activation human body viscera regarded as a network of passages meritorous service capacitys are regulateed the organism yin and yang gas blood operation ( accent gas ) action
It is kind moxibustioning the brand-new conduct means cureed that Chinese medicine firearms is cureed , it not merely utilizes moxibustions the regarded as a network of passages fuel factor the cureed action , synthesizing the pasting applying the law of acupuncture and moxibustion once more , in immediate future medicine gas seeps to the rule all over after the acupoint in the centre of the regarded as a network of passages .
When kindleing pasting applying the medicines of gas fog agent liner succeeing the branch and gos into inner place the part of the body by means of the skin respiratory system when all over , thereby it is irregular to attain improvement part blood circulation , the dredging regarded as a network of passages and takes care of the yin and yang equilibrium and sets upright Qu , different organisation cells of the activation human body immunity meritorous service capacitys , in order to attain the wholesome part of the body prevented and cured and improves one's health and the person who promises longevity aim
What is that the firearms is cureed ?
Chinese medicine firearms is cureed the indication : Void effect of kidney that shoulder Zhou Yan cervical vertebra illness , neurasthenia , insomnia much dream and the arms and legs lull and varicosity and the psoatic strain and having a sore waist and an aching back and the injuries from falls and the detumescence stops pain and rheumatism , type rheumatism and fat are saved up the illness and the weight superstandard and the fatty liver is remarkbly .
It is the green treatment that the firearms is cureed , causes you the body is more and more strong and energy exuberant and the mood fabulously .
Musting always remember : Constantly acting firearms cures , and possess the illness to cure the sickness , and does not there is not the illness improveing the health .

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颈肩综合征的针灸疗法一 Acupuncture and moxibustion treatment that the throat shoulder synthesis is collecied

2007-06-15T20:05:48Z

适应症：颈肩综合症并发颈性头痛，精神压力大或劳累、紧张后加剧，颈部触诊可见颈椎棘突病理性移位，或枕下三角区肌筋膜挛缩，呈现条索、结节等病理征象，压按时会反射至头痛区域
　　取穴：百会、印堂、上星、风池、翳风、曲池、外关、合谷、中诸、后溪、足三里、阳陵泉、太冲、肩井、天宗
　　治法：先推拿上述穴位中位于头、上肢、颈及肩胛部的穴位，以松解手法为主，然后酌情选取7个左右穴位针刺得气，留针20分钟左右。
每天所选穴位按局部穴、邻近穴、远道穴酌情轮换，10天为一疗程
　　颈性头痛多发生于脑力劳动者和家庭主妇中，中青年多发，可由情绪、劳累诱发。
大部分病人曾因颈椎X线片骨质无异常而误诊。
实际上，即使颈椎X线片无异常，也可因枕部三角区肌筋膜紧张而致大脑血运不畅，引发无骨质病变的颈肩综合症。
对病程久者，可在治疗的同时，给予生活指导，必要时可结合活血化瘀的方药辅助治疗
　　针灸治疗时医生要思想集中，小心翼翼，勿出差错，患者要放松身心，保持良好心态，体会针感传导的形式和方向，并根据医生的指导意守一定的部位，或辅以一定的动作。
一般每日或隔日治疗1次，10次为1疗程，或根据症状变化适当增减

Indication : Synthetical illness concurrent throat of throat shoulder is have a headache , either afterwards the essence pressure is greatly run-down and nervously intensitys , and presents pathology symptoms such as a large rope and node and so on , and is getting near to reflect till the headache area according to the particular circumstances of the time it is thus evident that the brambles dashes forward the pathology dislocation to the throat ministry palpation cervical vertebra either the pillow gets off the flesh muscle membrane contracture in triangle district
Geing in the den : The hundred gatherings , space beteen the eyebrows and planet and wind Chi Yi's wind and tune outward Gu Zhong Guan He of Chi Zhu queen's small stream , three li as much as , positive mound fountain are go up and exceedingly dashes and the shoulder well and the sky ancestor
Govering the law : Massages the acupoint that in the above-mentioned acupoint is situated the head and the upper limbs and throat and the scapula ministry earlier , and gives priority to with the pine is divided the technique , afterwards takes circumstances into consideration selecing that 7 left and right sides acupoint needles stab bringing about the desired sensation , retain the nedles the lefts and right sides of 20 minutes .
Daily the acupoint chooseed takes circumstances into consideration taking turns according to part den , neighbourhood den and long way den , actd as one course of treatment in 10 days
Throat is have a headache to happen mental worker and household housewife in more , much of middle young people , may through the sentiments and tiredly induces .
Best a sick person did not make a wrong diagnosis as a result of cervical vertebra X's string slice bone character once upon a time particularly .
In reality , also may initiate throat that the does not there is not the bone character pathological changes synthetical illness of shoulder as a result of the flesh muscle membrane in pillow ministry triangle district is nervously extend cerebrum blood and is transporied not unimpededly even if cervical vertebra X's string slice is not particularly .
Of a specified duration to the course of disease , yet what is living to treat the at the same time , living the direction , Fang Yao who may unite the invigorate the circulation of blood stasis of blood when indispensability supplementarily treats
Physician asks for idea to centralize when the acupuncture and moxibustion is treatd , and gingerly , not comeing out the error , sufferer will loosen the body and mind , maintaining the well mind appearance , and knows from experience shape and orientation that the needle is sense the conduction , and the specified place is defended on the basis of the direction meaning of physician , either supplementing with the specified movement .
Either the oridinarily per day every other day treats 1 time , and 10 times act as 1 course of treatment , either on the basis of the proper increase and decrease of symptom alternation

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Piercings and Meridians

2007-06-14T03:33:11Z

im considering getting a nostril piercing (left) and am wondering what points or meridians this might intersect/ stimulate. thanks for any/ all thoughts...

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licensing requirements in California

2007-06-06T08:12:27Z

Can anyone tell me what the licensing requirements are for practicing acupuncture in California? For example, does the acupuncturist need to have a certain number of hours/clinical hours? If so, how many? Do they need to be part of a professional organization to be licensed? If someone comes to CA from another country, does that person need to write an exam to be licensed? What if they were licensed in their home country already?

If anyone can answer these questions or direct me to a source where I can do more research, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you!

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BEDROOM FOR RENT IN QUEENS. 625$ MOVE IN JULY 1

2007-06-02T14:55:47Z

BEDROOM FOR RENT IN QUEENS. 625$ MOVE IN JULY 1
Contact at 646-696-1529
email: layladance@yahoo.com

A private bedroom is available for rent from July 1 long-term or on a
month-to-month basis in a 2-bedroom apartment. Kitchen and bathroom are shared.

One block from subway (F Express train) in a quiet residential neighborhood.
Convenient 35 minute commute to Manhattan ( F train runs every 7 minutes and always express). Many grocery and cheap furniture stores nearby and a nice park with a lake.

The apartment is on ground floor with a separate laundry room. Heat/hot water included, (apartment is very warm in the winter). You get a bedroom that is very private.

YOU:
Non-smoker, employed (student ok),
no loud noise afterhours,
no red meat(chicken/fish is ok), not too messy or too neat,
friendly and responsible with rent.
One month security deposit required.

ME:
massage therapist, yoga teacher, acupuncture student 31 y.o. woman

Contact at 646-696-1529
email: layladance@yahoo.com

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Dibilitating neck pain... out of the blue

2007-05-31T16:42:23Z

last Wednesday my neck started to tighten up, no apparent reason. I tried to get in for massage to no avail. Went home took hot epsom salt bath with chamomile. Seemed fine nad went for dinne rwith the girls. When I awoke Thursday I could not move my neck... no turning side to side, or up and down. I took advil and hoped it would get better, On Friday it was no better so I called for accupuncture and a MD. The Accupuncturist said it was in too much spasm to do much good, but did some treatments (my first) then I saw the MD in the afternoon. They gave me ibuprofin, valium and vicodin. Yesterday I went back to accupuncturist with better results. Today I'm going to a chiropractor.

The accupuncturist taped some coils on my back, they look copper with diodes on then. One has a red tip, the other a blue tip. Do you have any idea what they are? I'd like to tape them back on to see if they help but don't know where to place them. Any suggestons would be helpful.
Thanks, ~Alura

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pre-natal essense

2007-05-31T03:21:01Z

So, we are born with a "certain" amount of essense, given to us by our parents...it is stored in the kidneys (i believe) and is a certain amount of energy. From what i understand.

Therefore (from what i gather) your parents have a certain amount of "energy" that they give us from when we are born. This makes sense....when a woman gives birth she literally is giving a part of herself to her child. Yet, is this the same for a man as well? or only the woman?

Also, in chances of miscarriages, and blood deficiencies (which are the cause of most mis-carriages) is it the pre-natal essense that is the most prominent? it should be nurtured and nourished before getting pregnant to limit post-partum depression and even MORE deficiencies?

I think some people are pre-determined to have children more so then others if this is true, since if someones weak (energy wise) then they wouldn't have the energy to give birth...i have also met many exhausted looking moms...and wonder if it was the giving away of "too much essense" that made them this way? beside the fact that most modern people aren't even aware of their own energy and there own awareness within....they are so wrapped up in the future they are not in the present....does this harm the essence even more?

thoughts?
&hearts;
ang

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anyone here practicing in Ukiah?

2007-05-30T07:03:44Z

I'm considering relocating to Ukiah - you know mountains, small town, quiet...
Was wondering if anyone here is living and working in Ukiah that would be willing to converse with me on how it's going for them.

thanks!

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Zu San Li every day

2007-05-29T18:24:22Z

Has anyone else heard accounts of people who needled/moxa'd st 36 every day and lived to be over 200? Anyone practice this? Sounds fun.

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Advice please: Acupuncture courses UK

2007-05-16T15:34:51Z

Hey, does anyone know anything about the merits of different acu/TCM schools in London? I'm finding it hard to get a straight answer out of anyone about the exact importance of, for example, BAAB accreditation, or lack thereof, or the authenticity of the TCM being taught in various schools. Fundamentally, I don't care much about letters after my name (i've got plenty of them) or 'official' recognition, but it would be nice to know I was learning something with some real backing to it. I've heard the main schools derided as diluted diploma-mills and the 'other' schools rejected as fly-by-night cowboy establishments. Anyone have any experience in this area? Anyone trained in the UK recently?

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does anyone know of a good (and relatively inexpensive) acupuncturist near downtown LA?

2007-05-13T00:05:10Z

i had a great one in Santa Monica, but that's too far to drive.

thanks for any help you can provide

peace and harmony, daniel

vajra.surfer@gmail.com

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NEW Automatic Acupuncture Marketing System!!!

2007-05-08T04:05:43Z

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First TCM appointment

2007-05-03T05:05:38Z

I have had my first appt with a TCM doctor. I have been thru the wringer with western medicine, with little to show for it. I think that my greatest healing will be thru breath work. Thus, I have started studying qigong. That led me to seeing the TCM doc.

He gave me a long acupuncture treatment, with electrical impulses, along what seemed to be my liver meridian on my back (along with needles on my trapezius muscles, at the top of my calves and on my achilles tendons.)

I would appreciate any feedback. Here are some of my symptoms:
- frequent headaches on the sides of my head
- pale, swollen tongue, white fur especially thick on the back and side indentations from my teeth
- fatigue and weariness, especially in the afternoon and evenings
- lack of rootedness, being easily affected by most anything
- extremely active thoughts, bordering on obsession at times
- dealing with stress poorly
- depression
- frequent vertigo
- frequent runny and congested nose (no known allergies)
- shallow breathing and frequent apnea (use CPAP machine at night), central nervous system apnea (no attempt at breathing)
- obese
- hot palms, hands frequently flushed
- hypertension
- frequent diarrhea and flatulence (mom died of Crohn's disease)
- fondness of hot beverages
- poor memory
- poor hearing (although tested normal)
- almost purple nail beds
- strong appetite for sweets and breads
- sweat easily and have body odor (allergic to most deodorants)
- infrequently sleep thru the night without medication
- arthritis and Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperotosis (due to a roller blading back injury 17 years ago, my spine has fused itself between my pelvus and my shoulder blades)
- radiculopathy (severe stinging nerve pain on the soles of my feet, due to the back injury)
- tendency to 'fatty' liver due to high trigycerides, other blood fats are normal

Thanks for your thoughts and time.

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Seeking acupunturist in Los Angeles...

2007-04-07T23:47:53Z

Hello all-
I need some acupuncture treatments. I had a wonderful woman who was helping me with digestive, PMS issues and sugar cravings,etc.
It was great!
Good for her that she has decided to take a break from clients and nurture herself as she just became pregnant.
Not so good for me! I fully support her decision but need to find the right Dr. of Chinese medicine to help me out.
Any suggestions?
I should add that I am willing to pay a fee, however, since I am also a professional healer , I am always willing to do trades and would realy love to manifest that sort of situation again.
I was actually helping my acupuncturist , doing Reiki-Theta Healing-Didgeridoo healings... Funny that we were working on issues around becoming pregnant with her partner ! Then it happened! Life is good...now I seek a new Dr. of Chinese medicine!

Please see my profile for more info and to contact me.
Warmth,
Master Kataka

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TCM Ophthalmology: Healing the Eyes with Chinese Medicine

2007-04-04T15:53:11Z

Presented by

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Seeking Therapists & Alt Healers & Beauty to Share Space (haight ashbury)

2007-03-15T17:04:50Z

Seeking Therapists & Alt Healers & Beauty to Share Space (haight ashbury)

Hi

Not sure where to post this so I'm starting here.

I am a female Reiki and Herbal Massage Practitioner and Lifestyle Consultant.

I am restarting my practice after a few years break. (marriage, travel, study, etc.)

Seeking fellow therapeutic, alternative medicine, beauty practitioners, lifestyle consultants who would like to join energies and lease a nice multi room apartment in the Haight / Cole neighborhoods.

I also have web and graphic design and marketing experience and by pooling resources and skills we could co-create a profitable spa like healing and relaxation oasis.

Licensed and Unlicensed are welcome for certain practices where legally appropriate, but must follow hygiene, presentation, allergy, and safety guidelines.

Looking for people who have funds to pool for deposits, rent in advance, advertising etc.
Rough estimates of costs and commitment per practitioner:
Suggested is $2000 each for deposits, leases, start up etc.
Monthly $650 to $850 each for rent, utilities, advertising.
2 hours each per week hand marketing (flyers, web boards, etc.).

Only serious inquiries who have funds and are reliable please.

Thank you
ozzyrubdown @ gmail . com

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Jacksonville Florida?

2007-03-14T20:36:39Z

I'm looking for someone to refer a patient to in Jacksonville. Should be top-notch as this is a difficult case that will need herbs, acupuncture, probably nutritional work, Genoa Dianostics testing, parasite work, digestive supplementation, etc.
thanks, Please email me at acudoc@acudoc.com if possiible or reply to tribe.
Richard

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Organic Moxa

2007-03-14T02:32:35Z

Anyone know where to get some quality organic moxa? I'm told all our chinese herbs are contaminated, pesticide-ridden and filthy. Thank you, Ezekiel

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? to experienced acupuncturist re: worse after tx.

2007-03-09T03:45:37Z

I recently graduated acupuncture school and am still in the beginning stages of treating on my own. I gave a treatment to a very close friend (early 30s, reasonably strong constitution) for a muscle strain in the shoulder that he got during Kung Fu practice. I used local ahshi points on the shoulder, GB20, GB21, LI4, a couple back shu points and K3, mostly basic stuff. He twitched pretty good about 10 minutes after the needles had been inserted but generally felt okay during the treatment (his first needling experience). After the treatment I did some cupping over the shoulder area. After he felt fine. He drove home on his bike (possibly cold on the ride home) and went to sleep. He woke up twice during the night with bad dreams (at 1 and 3) and his shoulder was very tight...more than before, felt as if he had pulled the muscle in his shoulder again. At the time of the treatment the pain had been getting better, it was 3 days since the injury. The next morning it felt worse and the following day still bad but getting better, still worse than when he came for the treatment. So my question is: I don't know why he would be feeling worse. It seems the acupuncture aggrivated his condition and I know sometimes pain can become worse for a short time and then a lot better but he had the feeling as if the pain had started over again. If anyone has some insight to this I am very curious.

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mold

2007-03-07T22:12:18Z

does anybody have a information source on molds and how to deal with them? i went to a conference 2 years ago and it was mention that you needed to get a nasal spray once the mold was out of the body as it colonizes there and will repopulate every time you clean the system out.

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infertility

2007-03-05T11:45:26Z

Hi guys, I just want to pick your brains. I practice acupuncture and I am about to undergo IVF. The Paulus et al (2002) study looks like a great protocol but unfortunately for me they give the auriculo points in chinese name and number. I was taught with the western nomenclature and while I guess that they are uterus and endocrine points I don't know for sure.
The points I need the western name for are: ear point 58 (Zhigong) ; ear point 22 (Neifenmi); ear point 34 (Naodian). Any help would be great! Thanks.

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Favorite patent herb brands

2007-03-04T03:32:23Z

Does anyone have experience with NuHerbs? They feature 2 patent brands called Herbal Times and Jade Dragon. Has anyone used these brands? and if so did you have good results? I am looking for a more inexpensive alternative to Health Concerns, Blue Poppy Herbs, KW Botanicals, and Maciocia's. I've used MayWay Plum Flower with so-so results.

Thanks!

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Worsley 5 Element approach

2007-02-15T17:09:18Z

Can anybody out there give a bit more detail about how 5 Element acupuncture in the Worsley tradition differs from TCM? I know the basic history of TCM as a standardized form and that 5 Element is more psychological in nature. Was Worsley actually a lineage holder of some sort or did he "invent" this school of practice? Are there conditions that one style can treat that another can not? What advantages does TCM have over 5 Element and vice versa?

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Reishi mushroom question

2007-02-12T03:04:47Z

Does anyone *know* how long a dried, stored in a dark and dry place, whole reishi mushroom will retain potency?

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liver 5

2007-02-05T18:03:28Z

i am working on clearing concrete energy (cities suck!) from my feet and legs. i had an extremely amazing acusession recently (5 element treatment, with GV20 and frontal 5 aka five gates at my request), which really got the energy moving on this....then a few days later i had a massage on my feet and legs which also tapped the stuck energy, and WOW! the liver 5 points are big lumps! super painful! tight tight tendons, lots of heat and movement in innner left foot arch (spleen/kidney point areas)

now, about 2 months ago i also dreamed about a lot of white gunk being squeezed out of my LV5 points on my left leg. i was treated the next day for dampness, all of my points that we needled felt spongy and damp.

what is the specific spiritual and physical activities of the liver 5 points on the shins?

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acupuncture devices - need advice

2007-01-29T09:09:43Z

Does anyone have an experience/advice on use of acupuncture devices providing point location and stimulation?
There seems to be quite a few models available (http://www.chirocity.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=486), if you have an experience with any, please share. Looks like average price for such device is $100 and up.

I have started my learning of acupressure points (for self treatment mostly) and having hard time to locate some of the points. The location devices seems to be a great idea.(?) The device claims that it "measures electrical resistance of the skin to accurately detect and locate major acupuncture points of the human body with an acoustic signal through special sensations of the skin and body tissue. "

I am a uncertain about using the 'stimulation' function of the devices. Devices stimulate by "emitting a low-intensity electric current (micro current) to stimulate the acupuncture points. The duration as well as the intensity of stimulation of a given acupuncture point is individually adjustable. "

Thanks in advance!

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Acupuncture Documentary

2007-01-29T09:05:17Z

comments please!!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-799443241400641366&pr=goog-sl

mine are:
I watched the documentary and I feel there are a number of problems. I understand the need for scientists to "prove" scientifically that acupuncture works, but I personally do not see how it has a basis in "science". The concepts we are learning are not scientific and acupuncture is so much more than just putting in needles.

Her controlled study - on LI-4 of putting in a needle superficially as opposed to deep needling in order to determine the affect on the brain to me were a bit worrying as we have learned there can be quite an affect superficially. I also have a hard time with the line "the acupuncturists are worried that if they don't see anything happen in the brain, it undermines their whole profession". However it was nice to see the results negated her purely scientific stance.

Also, this documentary doesn't really delve into the knowable/seeable - such as acupuncture being a cure for facial paralysis (only mentioned in passing here) or used for face lifts - cheesy maybe - BUT - seeable proof.

Just my opinion. A good doc for non-believers and people who don't know anything about acupuncture - but I personally feel it falls short.

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Automated Patient Acquisition System

2007-01-22T02:24:29Z

Hi All,

I am working on an automated Patient Acquisition System that has already been looked at by a HUGE acupuncture company that wants to sell it nation wide!

It will be automated which means it will work for you 24 hours a day once it is set up, and you don't have to do anything!!

And, it will be affordable which means that just a few patient visits will pay for it totally outright!!!

It's not like anything out there right now

I can't share much else about it right now, *sorry*!

But, I just wanted to know how many people might be interested in such a thing for their practice??

MAYBE, I'll even offer a Tribe discount!

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books/flashcards/study guides for sale!

2006-12-26T00:49:07Z

i've got the following reference materials for sale. i found several of these of tremendous help to me while i was in school. please send me a note if interested, or if you have questions:

point cards (same guy ~ tyme ~ who does the "student manual"): $30 (sold for $38), some highlighting on the cards, great condition.

"student manual on the differentiation and treatment of zang fu syndromes": $35 (sold for $41), some writing in it, but helpful writing i'm sure : )

"750 questions and answers about acupuncture" by blue poppy: $30 (sold for $35), almost new.

"630 questions and answers about chinese herbal medicine" by blue poppy: $25 (sold for $30), almost new.

3 books in the tcm study guide series, kang tai press:
herbology $30
diagnostics $25
acupuncture $30

all are practically new!

also, "a personal acupuncture handbook" see here: http://www.acupuncturebookstore.com/ for details: $30.

together, these would cost around $240, but if you purchase all of them from me, you can have them for
$220 and i'll ship 'em to you for free!

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benefits to muscular dystrophy?

2006-12-16T18:58:00Z

does anyone know if acupunture can help this disease? or at least settle the pain...

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EA

2006-12-04T00:29:48Z

does anyone know where i can get a good electro-stimulator?
i can't seem to find any good ones on the internet? or the info on how many outputs, frequencies, etc are not posted.
thanks,
juli

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