Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Deirdre Orceyre, ND, MSOM, LAc The Center for Integrative Medicine 908 New Hampshire Ave, Suite 200 Washington DC 20037
Acupuncture: Improving Your Health with Chinese Medicine Points of Discussion History Philosophy/Theory Safety Conditions Treated Sample Visit
Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture used for over 3,000 years. pre-dates recorded history Early records of Acupuncture in the West date back to 1800s. New York Times reporter developed acute appendicitis in China One of the most researched medical disciplines to date.
Acupuncture (moxa) Tuina/Shia tsu Herbal Formulas/ Rx (Dietary Qigo ng/ta
Connection between nature and human being Natural ecosystems require balance The health of the human body depends on balance within it s systems as well.
Theory Qi, Blood, Damp, Phlegm 5 Element Theory Yin vs. Yang Heat vs. Cold Deficiency vs. Excess Internal vs. External Channels of the body Stagnation
FIRE EARTH METAL WATER WOOD Yin Organs Yang Organs Heart & Pericardiu m Small Intestine & Triple Heater Spleen Lungs Kidneys Liver Stomach Large Intestine Urinary Bladder Gall Bladder Sense Organs Tongue Mouth Nose Ears Eyes Tissues Vessels Muscles Skin Bone Tendons Tastes Bitter Sweet Pungent Salty Sour Colors red yellow white blue/black green Sounds Laughing Singing Crying Groaning Shouting Odor scorched fragrant rotten putrid rancid Emotions Joy Worry/Pensiv eness Grief/Sadness Fear Anger Seasons Summer Late Summer Autumn Winter Spring Environment Heat Dampness Dryness Cold Wind Developmental Stages Growth Transformatio n Harvest Storage Birth Direction south center west north east http://www.yinyanghous e.com
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Chinese Diagnosis Examples and likely Western equivalents Liver Qi Stagnation.. Irritability Liver Yang Rising Hypertension Wind Invasion. URI Spleen Qi Deficiency Digestive issues Blood Stasis Localized pain Blood Deficiency Anemia Damp Heat in the Lower Jiao. UTI Yin Deficiency Menopause Wood overacting on Spleen... IBS
What is the energy or Qi which flows in the meridians? Qi is body s energy, vitality or life force it s what gives an organism an aliveness. It has yin and yang qualities and is an integral component of spiritual, mental/ emotional and physical being.
What is a meridian? A meridian is an invisible pathway for energy (Qi) flow/ travel which tends to be longitudinal in nature and lie between body landmarks or in channels/ crevices between muscles, bones and connective tissue. There are 3 yin and 3 yang paired meridians on each arm and leg, 2 longitudinal meridians on the anterior and posterior of the body, and 6 extra meridians, composed of points from the other 14 meridians.
Acupuncture involves the insertion of thin needles.
Where are the points? There are approximately 359 points which are situated on 14 meridians, and approximately 40 extra points which are not on meridians.
The points are located where the Meridians surface at the skin and are easily accessible by "needling. A constant, steady and unimpeded circulation of Qi equals health, whereas blockage, deficient or excessive Qi will cause illness. Acupuncture can restore the balance and quality of Qi flow.
Safety The FDA approved acupuncture needles for use in 1996. The FDA requires that sterile, nontoxic needles be used and disposed of after use. Few complications have been reported to the FDA.
What does Acupuncture Treat? The World Health Organization and FDA have approved acupuncture to treat the following conditions: Allergies Arthritis Asthma Angina pectoris Back pain Bursitis Chronic pain Constipation Diabetes Endometriosis Fibroids Gynecological problems Hypertension IBS Infertility Insomnia Menopausal symptoms Muscle spasms Nausea and vomit Neuralgia Stress Smoking cessation Sea Sickness Weight control
Pain Management with Acupuncture
Stop Smoking with Acupuncture (and other addictions, too!)
Acupuncture for Fertility and Reproductive Health
Treatment of Women s health concerns, menopause and hormonal imbalances
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture
Stress Management Acupuncture
Acupuncture for Detoxification
Acupuncture Just to Try
Did you know? 36% of Americans use some form of alternative medicine. NIH reports that over 8.2 million U.S. adults receive acupuncture annually. Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine are the fastest growing movement in healthcare today at a rate of 230% per year.
Consultation Sample Acupuncture Session Appearance (including Tongue dx) Listening & Smelling Asking (HPI, PMHx, etc) Palpating (including Pulse taking) Tongue & Pulse Diagnosis Needle insertion Relaxation Chinese Herbal Medicine (moxa, granules, bulk herbs, poultice)
Tongue Diagnosis shape, color, size, coating, positioning, movement and sublingual veins
Top Ten Reasons to Try Acupuncture 1. It works! 2. It treats the root cause of your medical problem 3. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure 4. It relieves your stress while helping your medical problems 5. It boosts your immune system 6. It has a very low risk of side effects 7. You want to avoid surgery 8. Nothing else has helped your medical problems 9. Western doctors recommend it 10. It is one of the oldest continually practiced forms of medicine in the world
Review Acupuncture is one of the oldest medicines. Clinically proven and accepted by the World Health Organization and FDA. Restores the harmonious flow of energy and promotes well-being. Each needle is sterile and only used once. Safe, painless, and effective.
Websites of Interest Naturopathic Schools in North America National College of Natural Medicine: www.ncnm.edu Bastyr University: http://www.bastyr.edu/ Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine: http://www.scnm.edu/ University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine: http://www.bridgeport.edu/pages/3240.asp Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine: http://www.ccnm.edu/ NIH articles and studies http://nccam.nih.gov/health/acupuncture/ http://nccam.nih.gov/research/results/spotlight/092107.htm http://nccam.nih.gov/research/results/spotlight/020808.htm More studies and information http://www.acupunctureresearch.org/ http://www.acubriefs.com/ http://www.acupuncture.com/education/tcmbasics/index.htm www.drorceyre.com (my personal website)
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On behalf of myself and The Center for Integrative Medicine, thank you for attending today s health lecture. Deirdre Orceyre, ND, MSOM, LAc
Acupuncture: Improving Your Health with Chinese Medicine Presented by Deirdre Orceyre, ND, MSOM, LAc Center for Natural Medicine 908 New Hampshire Ave, Suite 200 Washington DC 20037