1. 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
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2. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Acupuncture
Moxibustion
Herbal
Medicine
Tui Na
Massage Qi
Exercises
Food
Therapy

3. “Bian” Stones
Bone Needles
Metal Needles
First TCM Classic
Oracle

4. 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

5. Excess and Deficiency of Yin/YangB D
Yin
Yang

6. 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

7. Organs and Functions Yin Organs PC Yang Organs TW Heart Lungs Spleen
Liver
Kidneys
Yang Organs TW SI LI ST GB BL

8. Channel/Meridian System

9. Treatment Rationales Exterior Interior Network Channels Organs Related
Body
Conduits
Influence on Qi

10. Diagnosis Looking Listening Asking Palpating Identify “Patterns”
Tongue Diagnosis
Pulse Taking
Identify “Patterns”
Holistic concept
Individualized Treatment

11. Treatment Modalities

12. Chinese Herbal Medicine
Source
Plants, minerals, animal products
Herb Formula
Monarch, minister, assistant, messenger
Formula modification

13. Herb Preparations
Raw
Patent
Scientific

14. 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

15. 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…

16. Treatment Effects (1)
Acne
Psoriasis
Hives

17. Treatment Effects (2)
Eczema
Bell’s Palsy

18. Thank you!
H&G Chinese Medicine Clinic