Acupuncture-moxibustion and Massage From culture to medicine and Ancient therapies for modern illnesses Xuefei Wu M.D., Ph.D

1.History and Tools with Cultural tips Original needles: Stone needles(砭石,Bian shi) Ancient acupuncture:(鍼, zhen) (nine needles) made by metal Current needles acupoint injection Acupoint catgut embedding

The best is moxibustion and second is needles, and then is herbs –Huang Di Nei Jing(Yellow emperor’s inner classic ) 灸 (jiu) Rachitis/arthritis 艾叶 (ai ye) (FOLIUM ARTEMISIAE ARGYI)

Scratching(刮痧, Gua sha) and Cupping(拔罐, Ba Guan)

2. Basic theory of TCM Chinese perspective Inside,outside,all around Fire Earth Metal Water Wood Balance and harmony Chinese perspective Inside,outside,all around “Health is a state of optimal physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.” Dorland’s Medical Dictionary, 26th Ed. Relationship of Five elements promoting/generating and constrain/inhibiting mutually

Viscera/organs theory(脏象, Zang xiang, 脏-inward property,象-outward presentation) Concept of “organ” is not confined to its anatomical structure,but more to do with all the functions ascribed to that organ byTCM Zang-viscera Fu-viscera (holid,Yin) (hollow,Yang) Lung Large intestine Heart Small intestine Liver Gallbladder Kidney Bladder Spleen Stomach Pericardium Triple warmer

3.Meridians and collaterals (经络, jing luo) Foot yang- ming meridian of stomach Flow chart of the twelve normal medians

4.How Does Acupuncture Work? TCM Concept: Where there is pain, there has no free flow of Qi and When there is free flow if QI, there has no pain/heath Acupoints, the places for Qi moving in, gathering, communicating and going out, reflect the illness and accept the stimulus Diagnoses, treats & prevents illness holistically, through the stimulation, support and maintenance of the body's innate healing systems

Western Concept AP stimulates the inhibitory A. Gate control Theory: nerve fibers and block the transduction of pain signals B Humeral Mechanisms Interaction of AP point with Spinal Cord, Brainstem and Higher Centers Mediated through neurochemical and neuroendocrine interactions, such as endorphins, substance P, cortisol, etc

C.Somatovisceral Reflex: Autonomic Effects Western Concept C.Somatovisceral Reflex: Autonomic Effects AP stimulation converges with visceral efferent resulting in reflexive interactions with internal organs (along internal connecting meridians) Regionally located Referred pain regions D.Trigger Points: Trigger points are areas of muscles that are irritated and in spasm Many Acupoints lie on or very close to trigger points

5.Key for selecting acupoints and manipulating needles Principles for Selecting acupoint depend on routine TCM diagnoses, as well as meridianal travelling. Meridians flowing through the area have healing effects on the area Manipulating needles De qi,arrival of qi,needling sensation, Arrival of qi at the affected area A.Uniform manipulation B.Reinforcing manipulation C.Reducing manipulation Methods: local and distant Along the meridian Based on symptoms…..

6.Micro-system Acupuncture The idea of all micro-systems acupuncture is that there is a map of the entire body on small, selected areas of the body, and, by stimulating these points, one can promote healing and pain relief in the corresponding body parts Eg :Scalp, hand, Ear , Foot , Nose , Tongue, Face, abdominal Acupuncture

7. Tui na/massage Normal/adult massage manipulation Infant/child massage manipulation

8. What does acupuncture treat? The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes acupuncture/massage for its effectiveness in treating many common disorders, including, but not limited to: Disorders of the Bones, Muscles, Joints and Nervous System Arthritis, neuralgia, migraine headaches, insomnia, dizziness and low back, neck and shoulder pain Emotional and Psychological Disorders - Depression, anxiety and stress Gynecological Disorders - Irregular, heavy or painful menstruation, PMS, infertility in women & men, and menopause Gastrointestinal Disorders - Food allergies, peptic ulcer, constipation, chronic diarrhea, indigestion, gastrointestinal weakness, anorexia and gastritis Urogenital Disorders - Stress incontience, urinary tract infections, and sexual dysfunction Respiratory Disorders - Emphysema, sinusitis, asthma, allergies and bronchitis. Circulatory Disorders - Hypertension, arteriosclerosis and anemia Addictions - Alcohol, nicotine and drugs General Medicine - Eye, ear nose and throat disorders, including cold and flu symptom relief

Thanks you! Xuefei Wu, M.D.,Ph.D GSM: 044 0823 511 Toinen linja 3, Hakaniemi,Hel wuxuefei@hotmail.com www.xuefei.fi