Plain Talk about Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Hua Hai M.D. (China), Ph.D., MAOM, Lic. Acupuncturist & Herbalist H & G Chinese Medicine, Inc. 1071 Worcester Rd., Suite. 3A, Framingham, MA 01701 Tel. 508-370-8001 www.hgchinesemedicine.com
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncture Moxibustion Herbal Medicine Tui Na Massage Qi Exercises Food Therapy
“Bian” Stones Bone Needles Metal Needles First TCM Classic Oracle
Yin-Yang and Human Body Superior (head) Exterior (skin-muscles) Back Functions (Qi, vital energy) of organs Yin Inferior (body) Interior (organs) Front (chest-abdomen) Materials (Structures, Blood, Body fluids) of organs
Excess and Deficiency of Yin/Yang B D Yin Yang
Yin-Yang and Clinical Manifestations Acute disease Restlessness, insomnia Hot limbs and body Red face Thirst Loud voice Yin Chronic disease Sleepiness, listlessness Cold limbs and body Pale face No thirst Weak voice
Organs and Functions Yin Organs PC Yang Organs TW Heart Lungs Spleen Liver Kidneys Yang Organs TW SI LI ST GB BL
Channel/Meridian System
Treatment Rationales Exterior Interior Network Channels Organs Related Body Conduits Influence on Qi
Diagnosis Looking Listening Asking Palpating Identify “Patterns” Tongue Diagnosis Pulse Taking Identify “Patterns” Holistic concept Individualized Treatment
Treatment Modalities
Chinese Herbal Medicine Source Plants, minerals, animal products Herb Formula Monarch, minister, assistant, messenger Formula modification
Herb Preparations Raw Patent Scientific
Make A Wise Choice (1) Allergies, sinusitis, cough Pain (muscular/joint/internal pains, injuries, or inflammations) Allergies, sinusitis, cough Diarrhea, constipation, acid reflux, IBS Acne, eczema, hives, boils Bell’s palsy, neuropathy, stress, anxiety
Make A Wise Choice (2) Infertility, PMS, irregular/painful periods, miscarriage, morning sickness, baby breech, menopause syndrome UTI, Kidney stones Enhancing immunity and energy Post chemo/radio therapy support And more…
Treatment Effects (1) Acne Psoriasis Hives
Treatment Effects (2) Eczema Bell’s Palsy
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