Tam Healing and Tong Ren Therapy for the Flu
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.
The clinical success of Tong Ren Therapy is due in part to the precise and scientific focus on particular areas of the body for a particular condition. The Tam Healing System utilizes information from both western and eastern medicine as well as a vast amount of clinical experience to develop these treatment protocols.
The areas and points listed below are those that are commonly found blocked in people with the flu and other viral infections. The system focuses on the scalp and Huatuojiaji points along the spine. You may use acupuncture, massage and/or the tong ren to focus on the following areas for healing. For details about the system consider reading the Tom Tam Healing System text. A full list of conditions with treatment points is available in A Lazy Bum's Healing: Tong Ren Therapy Cross Reference - both are available in our book store:
- Main Points:
- T1 - effect the bone marrow (for regulation of the blood and the immune system).
- T2 - effect the thymus gland (for regulation of the immune system).
- T3 - effect the lymph and lung system in TCM (regulation and strengthening of the immune system).
- T7 (right side) - effect the abdominal blood vessel (used in conditions that are related to the blood, viral infections).
- Secondary Points:
- GB 34 (both, or side most sore) - nausea, vomiting, etc.
- SP 6 - tonify overall qi and blood in the body.
- Ashi (or "ouch") point - treat locally where the patient experiences pain.
