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Tam Healing and Tong Ren Therapy for Muscular Dystrophy
Submitted by yyh_staff on Tue, 2008-10-14 12:36.Tong Ren Therapy is a form of energy healing developed by the prominent Boston area acupuncturist and healer, Master Tom Tam. Tong Ren was originally developed to aid in the treatment of cancer, but has been extended to treat a broad range of conditions. Tong Ren classes are now offered around the world.
Western Medicine Arthritis Information
Submitted by yyh_staff on Sat, 2006-08-19 12:50.The following information is general Western Medicine information related to Arthritis.
- What Is Arthritis?
- What Is Pain?
- How Many Americans Have Arthritis Pain?
- What Causes Arthritis Pain? Why Is It So Variable?
- How Do Doctors Measure Arthritis Pain?
- What Will Happen When You First Visit a Doctor for Your Arthritis Pain?
- Who Can Treat Arthritis Pain?
- How Is Arthritis Pain Treated?
- How Can You Cope With Arthritis Pain?
- What Research Is Being Conducted on Arthritis Pain?
- Where Can You Find More Information on Arthritis Pain?
What Is Arthritis?
The word arthritis literally means joint inflammation, but it is often used to refer to a group of more than 100 rheumatic diseases that can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints.
CAM Arthritis Treatment Research
Submitted by yyh_staff on Sat, 2006-08-19 12:39.Below you will find a variety of links and texts related to the eastern medicine treatment of depression.
- Berman, Brian, Gilpin, Adele M.K. and Lao, Lixing: Acupuncture and Knee Osteoarthritis (Reply to Critique), Annals of Internal Medicine
- US News and World Report: Acupuncture: Sticking it to Arthritis
Acupuncture for Arthritis - Treatment Protocols
Submitted by yyh_staff on Sat, 2006-08-19 12:35.Below you will find some of the more common tcm diagnoses and acupuncture treatment protocols for arthritis (also known as bi-syndromes in TCM theory). There are many ways to treat this condition with Eastern Medicine and our presentation is only one of many possible options.
- Differentiation:
- Wandering Bi (Wind)
- Signs & Symptoms:
- Wandering pain in one joint or several at a time
- Limitation of Movement
- Fever and aversion to wind
- Pulse: Floating and Rapid
- Tongue: Thin, white coating
- Treatment Points:
- Painful Bi (Cold)
- Signs & Symptoms:
- Pain is fixed and severe
- No local redness or heat (swelling possible)
- Pain worse in cold weather, better with heat
- Limitation of movement
- Pulse: Wiry or Tight
- Tongue: White coating
- Treatment Points:
- Fixed Bi (Damp)
- Signs & Symptoms:
- Heaviness of local area
- Numbness of skin and muscles
- Fixed pain and swelling
- Pain worse in damp weather
- Pulse: Slippery or soft
- Tongue: White greasy coating
- Treatment Points:
- Febrile Bi (Heat)
- Treatment Points for all Differentiations According to Affected Regions:
The information on our site is drawn from our own lecture notes and clinical experience. The following lecture notes were consulted within this section:
TCM Arthritis Treatment Theory
Submitted by yyh_staff on Sat, 2006-08-19 12:25.Within TCM theory the term "Bi-Syndromes" is used to classify a broad range of conditions which are closely related to arthritis in western medical terminology.
In theoretical terms, a "bi syndrome" refers to an obstruction of the circulation of Qi and Blood in the channels usually caused by the invasion of pathogenic factors (cold/wind/damp) in the muscles, tendons, bones & joints, causing soreness, pain, numbness or a heavy sensation.
Some of the factors which contribute to the development of arthritis are:
Chinese Medicine Treatment of Arthritis (Bi-Syndromes)
Submitted by yyh_staff on Sat, 2006-08-19 12:19.Our Conditions Treated with Chinese Medicine section has treatment information for a broad range of conditions. Chinese Medicine is used clinically for the treatment of arthritis (related to bi-syndromes in TCM theory). Our discussion of arthritis first looks at the condition from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective. We discuss the signs, symptoms and TCM diagnoses commonly found in people with arthritis and related conditions. Acupuncture treatment protocols are offered for each condition along with Tong Ren Therapy, Herbal Medicine and Lifestyle/Self-Help considerations. Each section also includes western medicine information related to the condition along with information for further research.
Note: Much of the information within this section requires an understanding of diagnosis and treatment methods within Chinese Medicine and it should not be used for self treatment. We recommend you consult a licensed acupuncturist in your area for help. It is also worth noting that the TCM diagnoses and related treatment methods listed here are one of many ways to diagnosis and treat this condition. Acupuncture, for example, has many styles such as Japanese Acupuncture which have unique theories, diagnoses and treatment protocols that may differ from the information presented below.
If you are new to acupuncture, you may want to read our introduction to acupuncture page as well as our page which describes your first acupuncture treatment.
Our arthritis treatment information is divided into the following sections:
Western Medicine Low Back Pain Information
Submitted by yyh_staff on Fri, 2006-08-18 15:49.The following information is general Western Medicine information related to Low Back Pain.
- Introduction
- What structures make up the back?
- What causes lower back pain?
- Who is most likely to develop low back pain?
- What conditions are associated with low back pain?
- How is low back pain diagnosed?
- How is back pain treated?
- Can back pain be prevented?
- Quick tips to a healthier back
- What research is being done?
Introduction
If you have lower back pain, you are not alone. Nearly everyone at some point has back pain that interferes with work, routine daily activities, or recreation. Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on low back pain, the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work. Back pain is the second most common neurological ailment in the United States — only headache is more common. Fortunately, most occurrences of low back pain go away within a few days. Others take much longer to resolve or lead to more serious conditions.
Acupuncture for Low Back Pain - Treatment Protocols
Submitted by yyh_staff on Fri, 2006-08-18 15:39.Below you will find some of the more common tcm diagnoses and acupuncture treatment protocols for low back pain and related issues. There are many ways to treat this condition with Eastern Medicine and our presentation is only one of many possible options.
- Etiology & Pathology:
- Stagnation of Qi and Blood in the lumbar region due to trauma (i.e. sprain or contusion)
- Invasion and retention of pathogenic cold/wind/damp in the corresponding channels and collaterals (i.e. the Urinary Bladder, Gall Bladder and Governing Vessel Channels) causing obstruction and retardation of the circulation of Qi, and resulting in pain.
- Xu of the Qi of the Kidney
- Differentiation:
- Trauma (i.e. sprain or contusion) leading to Stagnation of Qi and Blood:
- Signs & Symptoms:
- History of Sprain
- Pain and/or rigidity of lower back
- Pain usually fixed and aggravated upon movement and/or pressure
- Treatment Points:
- First needle the empirical points and move the patient's body to a position where the pain begins to appear. Manipulate the needle with reducing method for 1-2 minutes. If the patient responds well, repeat this process a few times then insert auxillary/local points and retain for 15-20 minutes.
- Empirical Points:
- GV 26 - if pain is only on the midline of the back and patient has flexion/extension difficulty
- SI 3 - if pain is on the posterior-midline and also lateral and/or patient has torso rotation difficulty
- Yaotongxue - if pain is on either side of the posterior midline, pain above UB 23
- UB 40 - acute back pain on the UB meridian, pain below UB 23
- UB 37 - in lieu of UB 40 if there is pain and tenderness here and no congestion of blood vessels at UB 40
- GV 8 - stiff and/or rigid spine
- Cold/Wind/Damp:
- Signs & Symptoms:
- Pain began after exposure to pathogenc cold/wind/damp
- Heavy sensation and pain in the lumbar region
- Stiffness of the muscles with possible limitation of movement
- Pain usually involves a larger area and also be in the buttocks and/or down the leg
- Area may feel cold to the touch and/or to the patient
- Pain is often weather related
- Pain is not alleviated by bed rest
- Treatment Points:
- Kidney Qi Deficiency:
- Signs & Symptoms:
- Pain is not severe - experience a sensation of soreness
- Weakness in the lumbar area as well as in the knees
- Fatigue and lassitude
- Symptoms aggravated by exertion and alleviated by bed rest
- Frequent urination, polyuria & other KD Qi Xu symptoms possible
- Treatment Points:
- Common Distal Points for all Differentiations:
- Urinary Bladder Channel:
- UB 37 - history of trauma and stagnation of Qi and Blood
- UB 57 - spasm of gastrocnemius or pain radiates to area
- UB 58 - function of movement is impaired and back/leg pain is not so severe - or when there are signs of retention of damp and stagnation of Qi and Blood
- UB 59 - severe pain and limitation of movement
- UB 60 - chronic back pain, both lumbo-sacral and posterior leg pain
- UB 62 - dropped foot or back and leg pain w/difficult walking due to spasm in the channel
- UB 63 - acute and severe pain along UB channel
- Gall Bladder Channel:
- GB 30 - sciatica and hip pain, bi syndrome of hip
- GB 31 - dispels wind, dispels cold/damp, used for pain in lateral thigh
- GB 34 - back and leg pain with GB channel involvement
- GB 39 - pain that radiates to the lower leg, frequently used for neck sprains
The information on our site is drawn from our own lecture notes and clinical experience. The following lecture notes were consulted within this section:
Chinese Medicine Treatment of Low Back Pain
Submitted by yyh_staff on Fri, 2006-08-18 15:33.Our Conditions Treated with Chinese Medicine section has treatment information for a broad range of conditions. Chinese Medicine is used clinically for the treatment of low back pain and pain related issues. Our discussion of low back pain first looks at the condition from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective. We discuss the signs, symptoms and TCM diagnoses commonly found in people with back pain. Acupuncture treatment protocols are offered for each condition along with Tong Ren Therapy, Herbal Medicine and Lifestyle/Self-Help considerations. Each section also includes western medicine information related to the condition along with information for further research.
Note: Much of the information within this section requires an understanding of diagnosis and treatment methods within Chinese Medicine and it should not be used for self treatment. We recommend you consult a licensed acupuncturist in your area for help. It is also worth noting that the TCM diagnoses and related treatment methods listed here are one of many ways to diagnosis and treat this condition. Acupuncture, for example, has many styles such as Japanese Acupuncture which have unique theories, diagnoses and treatment protocols that may differ from the information presented below.
If you are new to acupuncture, you may want to read our introduction to acupuncture page as well as our page which describes your first acupuncture treatment.
Our low back pain treatment information is divided into the following sections:
CAM Neck Pain Treatment Research
Submitted by yyh_staff on Wed, 2006-08-16 15:05.Below you will find a variety of links and texts related to the eastern medicine treatment of neck pain and associated issues.
- White, Peter J. and Lewith, George: Acupuncture for Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain (Reply to Critique), Annals of Internal Medicine
