Health Info Org: November 2019

Saturday, November 30, 2019

Urinary tract pain

TCM – low Jiao Damp/Heat, Qi and blood stagnation, complicated deficiency. Acute onset of one sided lumbar area pain that radiates to the lower abdomen or external genitalia and possibly inner thigh. Urination that starts and stops or pauses midstream, this causes pain that radiates to the abdomen or lumbar region. Diagnostic tapping also shows pain. There may be distension of the lower...

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Wei Zheng (flaccidity syndrome)

Western medicine – any disorder of the PNS that may cause weakness &/or numbness, MS, spinal & muscular disorders. TCM – flaccidity, paralysis, hemiplagia, muscular atrophy of the limbs *Treat Yangming primarily (sea of food and water, contains the most Qi and blood) epidemic febrile disease leads to weak limbs (meningitis, Guillian-Barre syndrome) Acupuncture &ndash.

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Whooping Cough

common cold symptoms, Wind/Cold or Wind/Heat, cough starts, cough becomes frequent and worse at night P/T – expel pathogenic factors, promote Lungs function Acupuncture – hand Taiyin & yangming, Lu 7, LI 4, SJ 5, BL 12, ST 40 – fever- LI 11, Du 14 – cough- Ren 22 Acupuncture – Lu 5, 6, 7, ST 36, BL 12, 13, Ren 17, LI 4 – blood in phlegm- BL 17, Lu 10 &ndash.

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Anal Abscess

Swelling around the anus which is filled with pus and surrounded by red, swollen tissue. There are cold abscesses and hot abscess. INTERNAL Excess Heat – red hot acute abscess with whole-body heat symptoms and a thick yellow sticky discharge from the abscess Huang Lian Jie Du Tang + Long Dan Xie Gan Tang Deficiency – less severe, slow forming abscess which has a thin white discharge...

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Pityriasis Rosea

Pityriasis Rosea – Feng Re Chuang – Wind Heat Eruption

A mild inflammatory skin disease of unknown western medical cause characterized by scaly lesions. They are characterized by patches of rose colour macules which have a dry scaly top layer which is not easily flaked off. The macules can follow skin creases or run parallel with the ribs. INTERNAL Wind Heat Invading Lungs -1st Stage – before rash patient feels slight fever, headache...

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Parasitic Infections

Scabies is caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. The female mite tunnels into the skin laying her eggs along the burrow. The larvae will hatch within a few days. Scabies is highly contagious and is commonly caught by contact with animals. The characteristic of intense itching usually begins 30 – 40 days after the mite is acquired. It is most commonly found in the individuals webbing...

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Vomiting

P/T – expel Wind/Cold, regulate Stomach Qi to stop vomiting Acupuncture Rx – Ren, foot yangming, hand jueyin, Ren 12 & ST 36 (regulate and descend Stomach Qi), PC 6 (regulate 3 Jiao Qi), LI 4 & GB 20 (expel Wind/Cold) – dry heaves – moxa PC 5 – vomit bile water – GB 40 P/T – promote digestion, remove stagnation, regulate Stomach Qi Acupuncture Rx &

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Wheezing

External Wind Rx – LU 7, 5, BL 11, 13 Wind Heat Rx – SI 4, Du 14, LU 1, Ren 6, 7 Phlegm-Damp Rx – BL 20, LR 13, ST 40, LU 7, Ren 17, 22 Damp fluids attack Heart difficult breathing, cough frothy bubbles, edema, palpitation Rx – Ren 4, ST 36, SP 9, PC 6, BL 13 Lung and Spleen deficiency Rx – BL 20, 13, ST 36, LU 9, BL 43, ding chuan Lung and Kidney deficiency Rx &ndash.

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Wind Stroke

Cerebral vascular accident, hemorrhagic, embolism, aneurysm, sudden onset of hemiplagia, loss of voice, stiff tongue. Pre-stroke symptoms- numbing headaches, dizziness, limb numbness Any stress on the neck through an accident or exercise may trigger stroke. TCM Liver, Heart, Kidney. Wind, Phlegm, Fire, can cause a disharmony of Yin and Yang, poor regulation of Qi and Blood, and Shen can’.

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Xiao Ke

Lung (upper Xiao), Stomach (mid Xiao), or Kidney (low Xiao). TCM Yin deficiency with dry Heat P/T clear Heat, lubricate the Lungs, nourish fluids Acupuncture – hand Taiyin & Shaoyin, BL 13 & LU 9, 10 (heat), BL 15 & HT 8 (purge upper Jiao Heat), Yi Shu (pancreas Shu 1.5 cun lateral to T8) – thirst- Ren 23, ST 44 P/T purge Stomach Fire, nourish Spleen Yin Acupuncture foot...

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Acne

Acne – Fen Ci – Zits

Acne is a common inflammatory disease of pilosebaceous glands characterized by papules, pustules, inflamed nodules and superficial pus-filled cysts. Acne eruptions are commonly found around hair follicles and may have small white or black heads surrounded by red skin. A white pusy discharge is sometimes released from the white head eruptions. In severe cases of acne the eruptions will run deep...

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Anal Fisure

Acute longitudinal tear or chronic ulcer in the anal canal. The fissures will cause pain and bleeding with defecation and is commonly accompanied by constipation. The pain will typically occur shortly after or during a bowel movement and can last for several hours post defecation INTERNAL Dry Heat Causing Constipation Liang Xue Si Wu Tang + Ma Zi Ren Wan Ren Cang Wan (more yin) EXTERNAL Sheng Ji...

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Anal Sinusitis

An infection or abscess found around the anus which can be chronic or acute that has significant swelling with nodules. It is due to damp heat stagnated in the anal area giving rise to a running stabbing pain which is aggravated by bowel movements which may radiate to the sacrum. Mucus and blood is commonly found to accompany the stools. INTERNAL Toxic Damp Heat Liang Xue Si Wu Tang + Ru Shen Tang...

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Dermatitis

Contact Dermatitis – Irritant Dermatitis

ndash; Reaction to substance which contacted skin Primarily caused by coming into contact with a chemical irritant which causes a reaction from redness to extreme swelling and formation of vesicular eruptions. Usually the dermatitis is localized to the area exposed to the irritant but can also show whole body symptoms such as hives, whole body puffiness, redness, fevers and headaches.

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Herbs That Relieve Food Stagnation

The herbs in this category will reduce, dissolve or guide out stagnated food in the middle burner and digestive tract. Food and other accumulations represents themselves as abdominal masses, abdominal distention with possible abdominal pain. There are both hot type and cold type of stagnation. Hot type of stagnation will have halitosis and a distended abdomen aggravated by heat.

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Da Chai Hu Tang – harmonizes & releases Shaoyang, clear Heat & benefit Gallbladder Da Chai Hu Tang – Shang Han Lun Chai Hu (radix bupleuri)…12-15g Huang Qin (radix scutellariae)…9g Zhi Shi (fructus immaturus citri aurantii)…6-9g Da Huang (radix et rhizome rhei)…6g Bai Shao (radix paeoniae lactiflorae)…9g Ban Xia (rhizome pinelliae ternatae)…12-15g Sheng Jiang (rhizome zingiberis officinalis recens)…6-9g Da Zao (fructus zizyphi jujubae)…4 pieces Indications: Shaoyang and Yangming disorder, or excess in the Gallbladder and Stomach. Alternating fever and chills, fullness of the chest and hypochondria, bitter taste in the mouth, vomiting and P- wiry, all show Shaoyang stage disorder. Firm abdominal masses or distended pain of the abdomen, no bowel movements (constipation) or hot burning diarrhea, T- yellow coat, P- strong, all show Yangming stage disorder. When the Gallbladder attacks the Stomach there may be continuous vomiting. This formula is based on Xiao Chai Hu Tang for Shaoyang disorders, and Da Cheng Qi Tang for Yangming disorders. Bai Shao is added for the abdominal spasms. Bio-medically this formula may be indicated in conditions of; acute gastroenteritis, stomach flu, dysentery, cholecysititis, cholelithiasis, acute pancreatitis, hepatitis, pleurisy, peritonitis, migraines, trigeminal neuralgia, hypertension, and malaria with fever predominant. Fang Feng Tong Sheng San – expels Wind, releases exterior, drains Heat, unblocks bowels Fang Feng Tong Sheng San – fang feng powder that sagely unblocks Fang Feng (radix ledebouriellae divaricatae)…15g Ma Huang (herba ephedrae)…15g Jiu Da Huang (wine treated radix et rhizome rhei)…15g Mang Xiao (mirabilitium)…15g Jing Jie (herba seu flos schizonepatae tenuifoliae)…15g Bo He (herba menthae haplocalycis)…15g Zhi Zi (Fructus gardeniae jasminoidis)…15g Hua Shi (talcum)…90g Shi Gao (gypsum)…30g Lian Qiao (fructus forsythiae suspensae)…15g Huang Qin (radix scutellariae)…30g Jie Geng (radix platycodi grandiflori)…30g Chuan Xiong (radix ligustici chuanxiong)…15g Dang Gui (radix angelicae sinensis)…15g Bai Shao (radix paeoniae lactiflorae)…15g Bai Zhu (rhizome atractylodis macrocephalae)…15g Gan Cao (radix glycyrrhizae uralensis)…60g Indications: Heat in both the interior and exterior from Wind/Heat invasion with internal Heat already present, or from Wind/Heat that invades both interior and exterior at the same time. Strong fever and chills, headache, dizziness, red sore eyes, trouble swallowing, nasal congestion with thick sticky yellow phlegm. Lung and Stomach Heat causes dry mouth with bitter taste, distention of the chest and abdomen, constipation, dark scanty urination, T- greasy yellow coat, P- full rapid, or wiry slippery. This is a variation of Liang Ge San. Fang Feng Tong Shen San is used for excess in the interior and exterior, which may also be interpreted as simultaneous Taiyang and Yangming. This formula is recommended for all Wind/Heat that is showing signs of internal Heat so as to not let the pathogen penetrate deeper. It is also used for skin disorders, mania, intestinal Wind, obesity, and influenza. Ge Gen Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang – releases exterior, clears Heat Ge Gen Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang – Shang Han Lun Ge Gen (radix puerariae)…15-24g Huang Qin (radix scutellariae)…9g Huang Lian (rhizome coptidis)…6g Zhi Gan Cao (honey fried radix glycyrrhizae uralensis)…6g Indications: the exterior has not been completely released and the interior shows excess Heat (with possible dampness). This may be caused by treatment of an exterior invasion with purgatives which sends the pathogen deeper into the Yangming causing very smelly diarrhea with a burning anus. There will be fever and sweating, thirst, T- red with yellow coat, P- rapid, because of the internal Heat, with irritability and a sensation of Heat in the chest. One may also see wheezing. It is said that this condition is 7/10 interior and 3/10 exterior, hence the concentration on the interior Heat. Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San may be used in this case if the Heat is not as severe and there is a greater presence of Damp. Bai Tou Weng Tang may be combined with the Ge Gen Qin Lian Tang if dysentery is more severe. Wu Ji San – releases exterior, warms interior, soothes Qi flow, eliminates Phlegm, invigorates blood, reduces accumulations Wu Ji San – Tai ping hui min he ji ju fang (powder dosages) Ma Huang (herba ephedrae)…180g Bai Zhi (radix angelicae dahuricae)…90g Gan Jiang (rhizoma zingiberis officinalis)…120g Rou Gui (cortex cinnamomi cassiae)…90g Cang Zhu (rhizoma atractylodis)…720g Hou Po (cortex magnoliae officinalis)…120g Chen Pi (pericarpium citri reticulatae)…180g Ban Xia (rhizoma pinelliae ternatae)…90g Fu Ling (sclerotium poriae cocos)…90g Jie Geng (radix platycodi grandiflori)…360g Zhi Ke (fructus citri seu ponciri)…180g Dang Gui (radix angelicae sinensis)…90g Bai Shao (radix paeoniae)…90g Chuan Xiong (radix ligustici chuanxiong)…90g Zhi Gan Cao (honey fried radix glycyrrhizae uralensis)…90g Indications: This shows Wind/Cold with internal Cold (for any reason). Fever and chills with no sweat, headache, bodyaches, and stiff neck are all external symptoms. abdominal fullness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and cold, diarrhea, and borborygmus are all signs of internal Cold. These symptoms all together may cause a stagnation of cold, damp, phlegm, Qi, and blood.. This formula is a combination of Ping Wei San, Er Chen Tang, and Si Wu Tang, with ingredients that release the exterior, and soothe and regulate Qi. Benskey also says this formula may be used for irregular menstruation due to Cold.

Pungent, warm

Gui Zhi Tang – Shang Han Lun Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae)…9g Shao Yao (Radix Paeoniae)…9g Sheng Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Officinalis Recens)…9g Da Zao (Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae)…12 dates Zhi Gan Cao (Honey fried Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis)…6g Indications: Fever and chills with sweat although not relieved by sweating, aversion to wind, stiff neck and muscles...

The post Da Chai Hu Tang – harmonizes & releases Shaoyang, clear Heat & benefit Gallbladder Da Chai Hu Tang – Shang Han Lun Chai Hu (radix bupleuri)…12-15g Huang Qin (radix scutellariae)…9g Zhi Shi (fructus immaturus citri aurantii)…6-9g Da Huang (radix et rhizome rhei)…6g Bai Shao (radix paeoniae lactiflorae)…9g Ban Xia (rhizome pinelliae ternatae)…12-15g Sheng Jiang (rhizome zingiberis officinalis recens)…6-9g Da Zao (fructus zizyphi jujubae)…4 pieces Indications: Shaoyang and Yangming disorder, or excess in the Gallbladder and Stomach. Alternating fever and chills, fullness of the chest and hypochondria, bitter taste in the mouth, vomiting and P- wiry, all show Shaoyang stage disorder. Firm abdominal masses or distended pain of the abdomen, no bowel movements (constipation) or hot burning diarrhea, T- yellow coat, P- strong, all show Yangming stage disorder. When the Gallbladder attacks the Stomach there may be continuous vomiting. This formula is based on Xiao Chai Hu Tang for Shaoyang disorders, and Da Cheng Qi Tang for Yangming disorders. Bai Shao is added for the abdominal spasms. Bio-medically this formula may be indicated in conditions of; acute gastroenteritis, stomach flu, dysentery, cholecysititis, cholelithiasis, acute pancreatitis, hepatitis, pleurisy, peritonitis, migraines, trigeminal neuralgia, hypertension, and malaria with fever predominant. Fang Feng Tong Sheng San – expels Wind, releases exterior, drains Heat, unblocks bowels Fang Feng Tong Sheng San – fang feng powder that sagely unblocks Fang Feng (radix ledebouriellae divaricatae)…15g Ma Huang (herba ephedrae)…15g Jiu Da Huang (wine treated radix et rhizome rhei)…15g Mang Xiao (mirabilitium)…15g Jing Jie (herba seu flos schizonepatae tenuifoliae)…15g Bo He (herba menthae haplocalycis)…15g Zhi Zi (Fructus gardeniae jasminoidis)…15g Hua Shi (talcum)…90g Shi Gao (gypsum)…30g Lian Qiao (fructus forsythiae suspensae)…15g Huang Qin (radix scutellariae)…30g Jie Geng (radix platycodi grandiflori)…30g Chuan Xiong (radix ligustici chuanxiong)…15g Dang Gui (radix angelicae sinensis)…15g Bai Shao (radix paeoniae lactiflorae)…15g Bai Zhu (rhizome atractylodis macrocephalae)…15g Gan Cao (radix glycyrrhizae uralensis)…60g Indications: Heat in both the interior and exterior from Wind/Heat invasion with internal Heat already present, or from Wind/Heat that invades both interior and exterior at the same time. Strong fever and chills, headache, dizziness, red sore eyes, trouble swallowing, nasal congestion with thick sticky yellow phlegm. Lung and Stomach Heat causes dry mouth with bitter taste, distention of the chest and abdomen, constipation, dark scanty urination, T- greasy yellow coat, P- full rapid, or wiry slippery. This is a variation of Liang Ge San. Fang Feng Tong Shen San is used for excess in the interior and exterior, which may also be interpreted as simultaneous Taiyang and Yangming. This formula is recommended for all Wind/Heat that is showing signs of internal Heat so as to not let the pathogen penetrate deeper. It is also used for skin disorders, mania, intestinal Wind, obesity, and influenza. Ge Gen Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang – releases exterior, clears Heat Ge Gen Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang – Shang Han Lun Ge Gen (radix puerariae)…15-24g Huang Qin (radix scutellariae)…9g Huang Lian (rhizome coptidis)…6g Zhi Gan Cao (honey fried radix glycyrrhizae uralensis)…6g Indications: the exterior has not been completely released and the interior shows excess Heat (with possible dampness). This may be caused by treatment of an exterior invasion with purgatives which sends the pathogen deeper into the Yangming causing very smelly diarrhea with a burning anus. There will be fever and sweating, thirst, T- red with yellow coat, P- rapid, because of the internal Heat, with irritability and a sensation of Heat in the chest. One may also see wheezing. It is said that this condition is 7/10 interior and 3/10 exterior, hence the concentration on the interior Heat. Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San may be used in this case if the Heat is not as severe and there is a greater presence of Damp. Bai Tou Weng Tang may be combined with the Ge Gen Qin Lian Tang if dysentery is more severe. Wu Ji San – releases exterior, warms interior, soothes Qi flow, eliminates Phlegm, invigorates blood, reduces accumulations Wu Ji San – Tai ping hui min he ji ju fang (powder dosages) Ma Huang (herba ephedrae)…180g Bai Zhi (radix angelicae dahuricae)…90g Gan Jiang (rhizoma zingiberis officinalis)…120g Rou Gui (cortex cinnamomi cassiae)…90g Cang Zhu (rhizoma atractylodis)…720g Hou Po (cortex magnoliae officinalis)…120g Chen Pi (pericarpium citri reticulatae)…180g Ban Xia (rhizoma pinelliae ternatae)…90g Fu Ling (sclerotium poriae cocos)…90g Jie Geng (radix platycodi grandiflori)…360g Zhi Ke (fructus citri seu ponciri)…180g Dang Gui (radix angelicae sinensis)…90g Bai Shao (radix paeoniae)…90g Chuan Xiong (radix ligustici chuanxiong)…90g Zhi Gan Cao (honey fried radix glycyrrhizae uralensis)…90g Indications: This shows Wind/Cold with internal Cold (for any reason). Fever and chills with no sweat, headache, bodyaches, and stiff neck are all external symptoms. abdominal fullness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and cold, diarrhea, and borborygmus are all signs of internal Cold. These symptoms all together may cause a stagnation of cold, damp, phlegm, Qi, and blood.. This formula is a combination of Ping Wei San, Er Chen Tang, and Si Wu Tang, with ingredients that release the exterior, and soothe and regulate Qi. Benskey also says this formula may be used for irregular menstruation due to Cold. appeared first on Health-Info.org.

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The Extraordinary Yang Organs

Besides the regular Zang Fu organs, in Traditional Chinese Medicine theory there are 6 extraordinary Yang organs. They function like a Yin organ by storing essence (Kidney Essence, Marrow, or blood) and not excreting, but have the shape of a Yang organ (hollow). They are all directly or indirectly functionally related to the Kidneys. This is considered the most important of the extraordinary...

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Sexually Transmitted Disease

Infection of the epitheliaum of the urethra cervix, rectum, pharynx or eyes by the Neiseria Gonorrhoeae gram negative bacterium. The bacterium is passed through sexual contact which has an incubation period of (2-14 days – men) or ( 7-21 days – females) and begins with discomfort of the urethra followed by dysuria and a purulent discharge which is commonly green or yellow pus.

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PMS

Fever

Diagnosis Acute, each occurrence any 1-2 days before-during-after period LR KI Yin ↓ → end of cycle manifestations Once period is finished – fever should be gone Is there an external pathogenic invasion history? Regularly for at least 3 months consecutively Differentiate ovulation, temperature goes up but no feverish feeling comes with this. Etiology LR KI Yin ↓ &ndash.

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Breast Disorders

Breasts are for beauty Breasts nourish baby Breasts are emotional centers Stimulation of nipples initiates uterine contractions First related to ST (SP) Jing Secondly related to LR Jing (circles nipple) Thirdly related to KI Jing (controls reproduction) Chong & Ren both originate from reproductive areas & go to chest Maybe invaded from external or have internal organ disharmony of Qi &amp.

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Friday, November 29, 2019

Therapeutic Touch and Physiotherapy

It was in a very busy OHIP funded Physiotherapy clinic that I first attempted to use my fledgling Therapeutic Touch skills about four years ago. A state of centredness always allowed me to listen more carefully to my client; a therapeutic neck massage was a wonderful opportunity to do some clearing and grounding; removing a hot pack and TENS unit from a client who was lying prone...

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I am not alone

I am not alone! Knowing this one fact has made such a difference to my life! You hear a lot of talk about angels and people on spiritual journeys. It is so liberating to know that you are on a path, that I believe you chose before you came into you physical body. Where you are is NO coincidence! We come into physical form to LEARN! We are spiritual beings having a human experience NOT a human...

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The Development of A Complementary Therapies Policy for The South-East Health Care Corporation, Moncton, NB

Patients are demanding more input into, and control over their own health care. Complementary therapies are gaining popularity within communities. Over the past few years at the South-East Health Care Corporation (SEHCC), more and more patients were asking to receive a variety of complementary therapies. One one occasion however, concerns arose when a practitioner of a certain modality...

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Response From NH-PAI to White House Commission on COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE POLICY by Rebecca Good, Coordinator Nurse Healers-Professional Associates, International, Inc., The Official Organization of Therapeutic Touch

This article appeared in the NH-PAI publication, the “Co-operative Connection”. It is printed with the intent of making the questions and responses available as a worldwide reference for Therapeutic Touch practitioners and teachers. The Commission on CAM is made up of individuals appointed by the President with the mandate of addressing: 1) coordinated research on complementary and...

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DISTANCE HEALING (Also called “Remote Healing” or “Distant Healing”)

Energy healing can be accomplished at a distance just as easily as in person. Prayer is the simplest form of distance healing, and it has been demonstrated that prayer is effective in facilitating healing (see Dossey’s book, Healing Words.

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What is EFT?

EFT is an exciting and revolutionary approach to rapid and lasting resolution of psychological and emotional disturbances. By directly addressing the energy flows established by their thoughts, people are quickly able to end long standing overwhelming negative affect. EFT helps end the suffering from trauma symptoms, PTSD. grief, phobias, anger, fears and guilt. It is also capable of dramatically...

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What is Integrative Medicine?

Integrative medicine is a healing-oriented system that brings together the best medical and therapeutic practices from around the world to form a unified approach to health maintenance. The common element that is found amongst the varied therapies that form the basis of integrative medicine is the consistent focus on the body’s own innate mechanisms of healing. A partnership that exists...

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Introduction to Therapeutic Touch

lsquo;Therapeutic Touch has been derived from the ancient practice of the laying-on of hands. It is based on the fundamental assumption that there is a universal life energy that sustains all living organisms. Although the idea of a subtle vital energy is only just beginning to be accepted in Western medicine, it has long been a feature of Eastern therapeutic systems. In India, for example...

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Animals are a gift

They teach us about unconditional love. They give so much to our lives. If they are a special part of your family as I feel they should be, their importance in your life is never as obvious as when they die. It leaves such a gap in your life and you are reminded how much a part of your daily routine and concern they are. It teaches us to appreciate everything about them and the very precious...

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Things that have made a difference in my spiritual journey

Knowing that I am not alone-my spiritual guides are here to help and will anytime I ask We are spiritual beings having a human experience not human beings having a spiritual experience Whatever the question “Love is the answer” Anger kills, literally- have seen it!- it is hard to get out – but “morning papers were and are significant to letting the anger out We need balance...

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Yin & Yang

It’s about balance! Energy workers balance your energy fields! We clear out stagnant energy and replace it with vibrant energy. The world of energy medicine deals holisticly with the body, mind, and spirit, as well as the physical fields. If one of these fields is out of balance, it has an effect on the other fields. For instance, if your mental field is being stressed at work...

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Organic Eating – Top 10 Reasons

According to Britain’s soil association, a study in 1996 reports that wildlife is substantially richer and more varied on organic farmland when compared to that of conventional farm land. Studies show that organic farms have as many as 5 times more wild plants, 57% more species, and 44% more birds. Organic farms help restore wildlife! Studies have revealed that organic fields have deeper...

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Treating An Earth “Causative Factor” Patient Using Classical Five-Element Acupuncture

Classical Five Element as taught by Prof. J. R. Worsley is thought to have has its base in ancient acupuncture theory from the period of around 200 BC. It was through this era that the idea of the Elements and their corresponding character types is first thought to have surfaced. Over the last 50 years Worsley has combined this with ideas from other schools of acupuncture to create what is now...

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Senses – sight, smell, taste, hearing, touch

The Main Senses Home Page Includes Disorders of the Eye, Ear, Nose and throat. The shape and size of the ears is related to ones constitution and kidney evergy. A long and full lobe is indicative of strong kidneys and good constitution while a thing and small lobe in indicative of poor constitution. Generally the kidneys open into the ears but not every ear problem is related with the kidney.

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Ear

Ear – opening of kidney but also connects to the liver and gall bladder Liver Damp Heat – Long Dan Xie Gan Tang, Chai Hu Qing Gan Tang Calm Liver Wind – Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin, Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang Kidney Deficiency – Zuo Ci Wan Pre-Auricular Fistula (anterior) – during fetal development usually a one sided area anterior of the ear does not form properly leaving an...

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Eye

Eye – connects with all zang and fu organs Eye lid – spleen (rou – muscles) Inner and Outer Canthus – heart (xue) Sclera – Lung (qi) Iris – Liver (feng – wind) Pupil – Kidney (shui – water) Wind Heat – Bo He, Fang Feng, Huang Qing, Man Jing Zi, Jing Ying Hua, Ju Hua, Qiang Huo, Pu Gong Ying Rx – modifications of Yin Qiao San Wind...

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Nose

Expel Wind and Nourish Lung – Cang Er Zi San Open Nasal Cavity – Bi Yan Pian, Huo Dan Wan Lung Heat – Huang Qin, Sang Bai Pi, Zhu Zi, Zhi Mu Nasal Traumatic Injury – Qi and Blood stagnation in meridians and collaterals General Herbs: San Qi, Yu Nan Bai Yao Rosacea – damp heat stagnation in meridians and collaterals Huang Qin Qing Fei Ying With thick orange coating...

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Auricular Acupuncture detoxification?

Its biochemical action assists endorphin production for capacity to cope with stress and cravings. It assists the body’s natural detoxification and chemical production to relieve withdrawal, craving, and other post-acute withdrawal symptoms. Physical and mental issues addressed, no longer just psychosocial strategies. Clients internal resources are strengthened for enhanced sense of vitality...

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ACUPUNCTURE Commonly Used Point Indications & Locations (with pinyin names)

Read More: Ding Xian Wan – strongly clears Phlegm, opens sensory orifices...

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Chinese Medicine BLADDER – Foot Tai Yang Acupuncture Meridian

BL 1 – brightens eyes, Tonify Yin Location (jingming): 1 fen medial & superior to the inner canthus of the eye, near the medial border of the orbit. BL 2 – hiccup, headache, brighten eyes Location (zanzhu): superior to the inner canthus, in a depression on the eyebrow, close to its medial end. BL 7 – frees the nose (sinusitis) Location (tongtian): 1.5 cun lateral to the...

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Chinese Medicine Du Mai Acupuncture Meridian

Du 1 – [connect to Ren] harmonize Yin Yang & bowels, hemafecia, hemorrhoids, prolapse Location (changqiang): between coccyx & anus Du 2 – warms low Jiao, Wind/Damp, hemorrhoids, irregular menses Location (yaoshu): in the sacro-coccygeal hiatus Du 3 – warm LR KI, low Jiao Damp/Cold, sciatica, lumbosacral pain Location (yaoyangguan): below L4 Du 4 – tonify KI &amp.

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Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Extra points

i Shen Cong – mental disorders, wind strike, enhance movement of limbs, insomnia Location: 4 points all at vertex of scalp, grouped around Du 20 and located 1 cun anterior, posterior and lateral to it Yu Yao – eye problems, frontal headache Location: in center of eyebrow, in depression directly above the pupil when eyes are looking straight ahead Yin Tang – calms spirit...

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Chinese Medicine GALLBLADDER – Foot Shao Yang Acupuncture Meridian

GB 1 – eye problems (red, tearing, pain), headache, expels Heat Location (tongziliao): in hollow on lateral side of the orbital margin, approx. 0.5 cun lateral to outer canthus GB 2 – discharge from the ear, clears LR GB, expels Wind, moves Qi Location (tinghui): in hollow between intertragic notch posteriorly and condyloid process of the mandible anteriorly. Locate points with mouth...

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Chinese Medicine HEART – Hand Shao Yin Acupuncture Meridian

HT 1 – angina, palpitations, local pain, loosens chest Location (jiquan): in the center of the armpit, medial to the axillary artery. HT 3 – angina, palpitations, local pain, irritable, mania/withdrawal Location (shaohai): at the medial end of the transverse cubital crease when the elbow is flexed. HT 4 – soothe Liver (sinews), Tonify Heart blood/Yin, loss of voice Location...

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Chinese Medicine KIDNEY – Foot Shao Yin Acupuncture Meridian

KI 1 – [9 needle to return Yang] clear KI heat or KI Yin ↓ Fire, local pain Location (yongquan): on sole of foot, between 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones, approx. one 3rd of distance between base of 2nd toe and heel, in a depression formed when foot is plantar flexed KI 2 – [Connect to SP (8)] clear KI ↓ Fire, genital itch, uterine prolapse, irregular menses, seminal emission...

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Chinese Medicine LIVER – Foot Jue Yin Acupuncture Meridian

LR 1 – clear Heat, Fire, & Yang rising, regulates menses, calms spirit, prolapse (uterus) Location (dadun): 1 fen from the lateral proximal corner of the big toe nail. LR 2 – clear Fire, & Xue Heat (w/ PC 3, SP 10, BL 40), internal wind (wry mouth) Location (xingjian): on the dorsum of the foot, between the 1st & 2nd toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web. LR 3 &

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Chinese Medicine Lung Hand Tai Yin Acupuncture Meridian

LU 1 – [Alarm Mu of LU] cough, asthma, local Location (zhongfu): on the chest, 6 cun from the midline at the level of the first intercostals space, 1 cun below the lateral extremity of the clavicle. LU 5 – cough blood, sore throat, clear LU Heat Location (chize): in the transverse crease, on the radial side of the biceps tendon. LU 6 – [Xi-Cleft] cough, sore throat...

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Chinese Medicine PERICARDIUM – Hand Jue Yin Acupuncture Meridian

PC 3 – clear Ying & Xue level Heat, rebel ST Qi, cardiac pain, palpitation Location (quze): on transverse cubital crease, in depression immediately to the ulnar side of aponeurosis of the biceps brachii muscle PC 4 – [Xi-cleft] cardiac pain, cool blood (nosebleed, vomit blood), calm spirit Location (ximen): on flexor aspect of forearm, 5 cun proximal to PC 7, on the line connecting...

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Chinese Medicine Ren Mai Acupuncture Meridian

Ren 1 – [intersection of Ren, Du, & Chong] reproductive problems, boosts KI, regulates Ren & Chong Location (huiyin): midway between the anus & scrotum Ren 2 – [intersection of LR] warms Yang & KI, regulates menses, stops leukorrhea Location (qugu): on the midline, at the upper border of the pubic symphysis, 5 cun below the umbilicus. Ren 3 – [Alarm-Mu of BL...

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Chinese Medicine SAN JIAO – Hand Shao Yang Acupuncture Meridian

SJ 2 – clears SJ pathogenic Heat, reduce swelling – relieve local pain Location (yemen): between ring and little fingers, 0.5 cun proximal to margin of the web SJ 3 – inability to bend hand/fingers, tinnitus, Heat diseases, expel Wind/Heat Location (zhongshu): on dorsum of hand, in depression just proximal to 4th and 5th metacarpo-phalangeal joints SJ 4 &ndash.

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Chinese Medicine SMALL INTESTINE – Hand Tai Yang Acupuncture Meridian

SI 1 – promotes lactation, swollen throat, eye screens Location (shaoze): 1 fen proximal to the ulnar side of the corner of the little finger. SI 3 – protects Wei Qi, stiff neck/headache, night sweat, arm disorders Location (houxi): at the end of the crease on the ulnar side of the metacarpal bone when a fist is made. SI 6 – [Xi-cleft] blurred vision, arm/

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Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Specific points

Basic Needling Techniques (Nei Jing)

TONIFY – when patients breath is empty insert quickly, rotate slowly (emphasize counter-clockwise), withdraw slowly & close hole. CLEAR – when patients breath is full insert slowly, rotate quickly (emphasize clockwise), withdraw quickly & leave hole uncovered. Read More: Da Huang Fu Zi Tang – warms interior, disperse Cold & Damp, unblocks bowels...

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Chinese Medicine SPLEEN – Foot Tai Yin Acupuncture Meridian

SP 1 – [Ghost points] warms Yang, regulates blood, mania symptoms Location (yinbai): 1 fen proximal to the medial corner of the big toe. SP 3 – [Yuan-source] best to tone Spleen Qi, Stomach/abdominal pain Location (taibai): on the medial side of the foot in the depression proximal & inferior to the head of the first metatarsal bone. SP 4 – [Connect to Stomach...

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Chinese Medicine STOMACH – Foot Yang Ming Acupuncture Meridian

ST 1 – local (i.e. nosebleed, paralysis, eye problems) Location (chengqi): directly below the pupil, between the pupil & the infraorbital ridge. ST 2 – local Location (sibai): 1 cun below the pupil in the depression of the ingraorbital foramen. ST 4 – local, inability to eat Location (dicing): 4 fen lateral to the corner of the mouth. ST 5 – local (i.e. ear problems...

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Clearing Heat, Warming Coldness

This involves the harmonizing of Yin and Yang. Cold – Yang Qi deficiency or cold pathogenic invasion. Heat – Yang Qi excess or hot pathogenic invasion (with heat the body function is active). Warming Acupuncture (tonifying, setting the mountain on fire, etc.) and Moxibustion techniques are used to: warm Jing Luo, warm and invigorate Yang Qi, expel cold pathogens, and rescues Yang.

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Acupuncture treatment by prescription of points in combination

Local selection

ndash; Ashi selection, use points on diseased area. – Choose points close to diseased area. – As far away as possible from diseased area along meridian -Combine with command points and local points i.e. Du 20 – uterine prolapse ST 44 – frontal headache KI 1 – loose painful teeth – i.e. insomnia due to Heart and Kidney disharmony (HT 7, KI 3 etc.) – i.e.

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Bo He

Also Known As: Hairy Mint, Marsh Mint, Water Mint. Mentha aquatica. Family: Labiatae or Lamiaceae. Properties: PUNGENT, AROMATIC – COOL Dosage: 1.5 – 6g. Field Mint Meridian: LUNG, LIVER (Mentha) -expel wind-heat – fever, headache, cough -clears head and eyes- aids throat, sore throat, red eyes, headache -clears rashes – early stage to accelerates rash at early stage -liver...

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Cang Er Zi

Properties: SWEET, BITTER – WARM/TOXIC Dosage: 3 – 9g. Cocklebur Fruit Meridian: LUNG (Xanthium) -expel wind and damp – painful obstruction, skin disorders, itching,headache continuing down to back of neck and back -nasal passage obstruction – thick nasal discharge, sinus headache Read More: Cang Er Zi San – expel Wind &amp.

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Can Sha

Properties: SWEET, PUNGENT – WARM Dosage:9 – 15g. Silkworm Feces Meridian: LIVER, SPLEEN, STOMACH -expel wind damp, relieve pain – wind-damp obstruction, itchy rash -harmonize stomach, transform turbid dampness – vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, abdominal pain, borborygmus Read More: Alternative Treatment for Prostatitis & CPPS (chronic pelvic pain syndrome)...

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Chest Bi

Heart/Lung pain. Western medicine – coronary heart disease, chronic bronchitis, etc. TCM – Pathogen in chest Luo causing tight pain that may radiate to the back and be accompanied by dyspnea. intermittent stabbing fixed pain, worse at night, dark purple sublingual veins, P- uneven deep or irregular P/T – promote circulation, remove Blood Stasis Acupuncture &ndash.

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Diarrhea

Western medicine – Crohn’s, IBS, GI inflammation external pathogenic invasion impairs large intestine function, stool too wet watery and frequent with pain and borborygmi, poor appetite, aversion to cold, T- white slippery coat, P- soft or tense P/T – expel cold, transform Damp, harmonize mid Jiao Acupunctre – neutral, moxa, hand and foot yangming, LI 4, Ren 12, ST 25...

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Dysentery

Western medicine – bacterial or amoebic (protozoan) infections cramping pain, tenesmus (feel the need to defecate although very small amounts are ever discharged- unfinished feeling), pus and fresh blood in stool, scanty yellow urine, fever P/T – clear Heat, transform Damp Acupuncture – hand and foot yangming, *LI 4, *ST 25, *37, LI 11 & ST 44 (yangming heat) excess fever...

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Epilepsy

Usually involves Liver, Spleen And Kidney due to Phlegm blocking the collaterals and heart cavity. Rough breathing, dry stool, constipation, bad breath, T – red, yellow greasy coat, P – rapid slippery PT – eliminate phlegm, purghe liver fire, open cavity Acupuncture- Ren, Du, foot yang ming, foot jue yin, Du 1, Ren 15, GB 34, Du 8, ST 40, LR 2 – during attack – Du 26...

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External Pathogenic Invasion

Western medicine – common cold or flu due to external pathogen/ acute viral, bacterial infection. P/T – Expel Wind cold, disperse, promote LUQI, relieve superficial area. Acupuncture Rx – Hand Yang Ming, Hand Taiyin, LU 7 + LI 20 ( nose disorders, cough), LI 4 (reinforce LU’s function to expel cold), BL 12, SI 7 ( relieve aversion to cold + headache), GB 20, Yang Wei (Pond...

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Chinese Embryology

1st month

The newly conceived being is like a drop of essence (jing), like a pearl of dew on a leaf. The mother experiences morning sickness, dizziness, and a lack of appetite. Her pulse is floating and tight. She should eat nourishing and easily digestible cooked foods. She is allowed to eat some sour foods if cravings arise. Barley, which makes the fetus grow normally, is beneficial at this time.

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How Pregnancy Affects the Mother: A Chinese Medicine Perspective

At the time of conception, both mother and father transmit their energetic state of being onto the embryo. After conception, the mother nourishes the fetus from her own blood and essence. This normally will not cause any problems in a healthy woman, as long as the mother has freely flowing blood, Qi and essence. The mother’s blood is made from the food and drink ingested.

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During Pregnancy

Excessive Amniotic Fluid

Spleen/kidney dual vacuity – Symptoms- during 2nd trimester the abdomen may increase in size abnormally, chest oppression, heart palpations, cough, short, scant urination, superficial edema in both feet, low back ache, weak limbs, Tongue: pale body, slimy white coating, Pulse: weak slippery Life Gate Fire Debility – Symptoms: abnormally enlarged abdomen, superficial edema of whole body...

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Female Reproductive Anatomy

Ovary: produce female eggs/ovum and female hormones (estrogen, progesterone) Ovum: female reproductive cells that contribute X chromosomes. Fallopian tubes: tubes that transport ovum to the uterus; passageway where fertilization occurs; site of ectopic pregnancy; site where tubal ligation (sterilization) occurs. Uterus: also known as the “womb” when an egg is fertilized and implants in...

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4th Trimester

Postnatal Recovery

You have witness a miracle, your body noursihed your baby for 9 months and then accomplished a physical feat unlike any other. In our western culture we have adopted the “ super mom” mentality, you get back to your regular and new routines as soon as possible. Partners genrally take 1 to 2 weeks off which is helpful, but when they go back to work you are on your own.

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1st Trimester

CONGRATULATIONS on your recent pregnancy! The emotions that go along with the news that you are pregnant can be excitement, joyous, cautious, nervous and or anxious. Regardless of how you have gotten to this point, there is a sense of being overwhelmed with choices and decisions that need to be made. First Trimester First things first, find a doctor that will deliver or midwife right away.

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Labour Induction

What does it mean to induce labour?

Most labours begin naturally sometime between 39 and 41 weeks of pregnancy. A labour is “induced” when it is started by artificial means. Labour can also be augmented, or speeded up, if your labour started spontaneously but the contractions (rhythmic tightening of the muscles of the uterus) aren’t considered effective enough to bring you into full labour. Although it&rsquo.

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Anemia

Many pregnancy women, particularly those expecting more than one baby are anemic. Anemia occurs if the level of oxygen-carrying hemoglobin in red blood cells falls below normal. It is important to have healthy blood during pregnancy to prevent low birth weights or premature infants. Symptoms of anemia are dizziness, palpations, pale skin, lethargy, general malaise, poor concentration and emotional...

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Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Services during Pregnancy and Labour

Birth is an experience that can transform you. The majority of the time every single step in the creation of your baby proceeds perfectly. Blending the mother and father’s genes, placental exchange of nutrients, hormonal responses that start labour (labor), the release of endorphins… Everything happens in exactly the right way at exactly the right time. It is miraculous! &ldquo.

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Alcohol During Pregnancy Appears to Increase Risk of Atopic Dermatitis in Newborns

Danish researchers have found that women who drink alcohol during their pregnancy significantly increase their child’s risk of developing atopic dermatitis (eczema) within the first two months after birth. Using medical records in the Danish National Birth Cohort dating back to 1955, investigators identified 24,231 mothers, who they interviewed after their child was 18-months.

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Back Pain

Backache in pregnancy often occurs as a result of ligaments and joints being softened by hormonal action. In the pelvis, this leads to Symphysis pubic pain, which makes it difficult to sleep or do chores such as shopping. Sciatica may be caused by pressure exerted on nerves by the baby, causing numbness or weakness in the buttocks, thighs, and legs. Symptoms include pain along the spine or in the...

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birth of a notion

On April 23, at 6:30 a.m., Sharlynne Pickering’s water broke. At first it trickled, then it gushed. At 7 a.m., she called Stacy Calogero, a doula assigned to give her physical and emotional support during labour and childbirth. Calogero arrived at Pickering’s apartment at 9:30. She made hydrating popsicles, calmed Pickering with stories and monitored her contractions.

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Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for Pregnancy and Labour

During Pregnancy

There are many changes physically and emotionally throughout a pregnancy, and there are a number of health concerns which are especially associated with pregnancy. The majority of these aliments are generally considered ‘par for the course’ because they are not easily alleviated with western medicine. As many conventional pharmaceuticals cannot be used during pregnancy, this is a time...

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Breastfeeding

In order to understand breastfeeding, and to maximize your milk supply, it is helpful to understand the structures of the breast, and the process of how milk is made. Alveoli are the glandular tissue where milk is produced and stored till it is released by baby’s suckling. Milk travels from the alveoli, through milk ducts, into the milk sinuses (reservoirs that lie under the areola.

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Breech Presentation

In order for labour to start and to be efficient, the baby needs to be low and engaged and the cervix needs to become soft. Research has shown that cervical ripening treatments encourages your body to be open and ready for labour, that you will deliver closer to your due date and that your labour will be more efficient.

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Cervical Ripening

Acupuncture treatments preformed at week 37, 38, 39 and 40 weeks, have been studied and the research indicates that the baby becomes engaged in an anterior position, the cervix softens and dilates, and women go into labour within 4 days of their due date. These acupuncture treats are a gentle yet effective way of preparing your body for labour, but does not force the baby to come out if they are...

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Cystitis, Yeast, and Herpes

Cystitis is common in pregnancy, and is caused by bacteria that inflame the lining of the bladder. Yeast, a vaginal infection, also often affects pregnant women. The herpes simplex virus can cause cold sores and genital herpes. Women with genital herpes may require a cesarean section if symptoms flare up before or during labor. Symptoms of cystitis are painful and frequent urination.

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High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, or pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH), tends to occur after 20 weeks, and affects 5-10 percent of women. A blood pressure reading greater than 140 over 90 will cause concern, although there may be no symptoms. First time mothers, those carrying twins, and very young or older mothers are more likely to have high blood pressure. Symptoms of preeclampsia are headaches...

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Labour – Birthing Positions

Standing

Advantages Excellent for oxygenation of fetus Uses gravity Contractions are more effective and less painful Helps speed up labor Helps create pushing urge Disadvantages Poor control of delivery Visualization very hard for birth attendant Advantages Uses gravity Contractions often less painful Encourages uterine contractility Baby well-aligned in pelvis May speed up labor Reduces backache...

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Medical Care & Tests

As soon as you find out that you are pregnant, it is vital that you call your health care practitioner to set up an appointment. Proper prenatal care will ensure that you optimize your chances of having a healthy baby. It is also very important to start taking a prenatal vitamin right away. Be sure to choose one made without artificial dyes and with the recommended amount of folic acid. It&rsquo.

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Newer antidepressants linked to serious lung disorder in newborns

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OTTAWA – Health Canada is advising women who are taking antidepressants known as Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRI) and who are pregnant or intend to become pregnant to discuss the situation with their doctor due to potential risks to the baby. Health Canada stresses that patients should not stop taking SSRI medication without first consulting their doctors...

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West Nile Virus Poses Little Pregnancy Risk

A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has shown that women infected with the West Nile virus during pregnancy are unlikely to experience complications with their pregnancy, although the risk of birth defects cannot be completely ruled out. For the study, researchers examined data collected in a multistate registry. Of the 72 infants born to mothers infected with West Nile...

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Maternal Changes

Week 1 -period begins Week 2 -uterus has shed its lining through your period -a new bed of blood-rich tissue is delevoping -eggs are ripening in one of the ovaries -preparing to release an egg Week 3 -ripened egg is released and is travelling down a fallopian tube -conception occurs -implantation of blastocyst, may have some spotting or bleeding Week 4 -may be expecting period -early signs of...

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Da Huang Mu Dan Pi Tang – drains Heat, breaks up Blood Stasis, disperses clumping, reduces swelling

Da Huang Mu Dan Pi Tang – Jin Gui Yao Lue

Da Huang (radix and rhizoma rhei)…12g Mang Xiao (mirabilitum0…9-12g [dissolve in strained decoction] Mu Dan Pi (cortex moutan radicis)…3g Tao Ren (semen persica)…9-15g Dong Gua Ren (semen benincasae hispidae)…15-30g Indications: lower abdominal distension and pain on the right that increases with pressure, very tender, thin yellow greasy tongue coat...

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Formulas that relieve interior-exterior

Da Chai Hu Tang – harmonizes & releases Shaoyang, clear Heat & benefit Gallbladder

Da Chai Hu Tang – Shang Han Lun Chai Hu (radix bupleuri)…12-15g Huang Qin (radix scutellariae)…9g Zhi Shi (fructus immaturus citri aurantii)…6-9g Da Huang (radix et rhizome rhei)…6g Bai Shao (radix paeoniae lactiflorae)…9g Ban Xia (rhizome pinelliae ternatae)…12-15g Sheng Jiang (rhizome zingiberis officinalis recens)…6-9g Da Zao (fructus...

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Formulas for Wind

External wind

Jing Jie (herba seu flos schizonepetae tenuifoliae)…3g Fang Feng (radix ledebouriellae divaricatae)…3g Chan Tui (periostracum cicadae)…3g Niu Bang Zi (fructus arctii lappae)…3g Cang Zhu (rhizoma atractylodis)…3g Ku Shen (radix sophorae flavescentis)…3g Mu Tong (caulis mutong)…1.5g Shi Gao (gypsum)…3g Zhi Mu (radix anemarrhenae asphodeloidis)&

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Da Chai Hu Tang – harmonizes & releases Shaoyang, clear Heat & benefit Gallbladder

Chai Hu (radix bupleuri)…12-15g Huang Qin (radix scutellariae)…9g Zhi Shi (fructus immaturus citri aurantii)…6-9g Da Huang (radix et rhizome rhei)…6g Bai Shao (radix paeoniae lactiflorae)…9g Ban Xia (rhizome pinelliae ternatae)…12-15g Sheng Jiang (rhizome zingiberis officinalis recens)…6-9g Da Zao (fructus zizyphi jujubae)&hellip.

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Da Cheng Qi Tang – strongly purges Heat accumulation, focal distension, abdominal fullness, dry hard stool

Da Huang (Radix and Rhizoma Rhei)…6-12g [add near end] Mang Xiao (Mirabilitum)…9-12g [dissolve in strained decoction] Zhi Shi (Fructus Immaturus Citri Aurantii)…12-15g Hou Po (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis)…12-24g ***Once diarrhea has been induced this formula should be discontinued. Indications: severe constipation and gas, abdominal fullness and pain that dislikes...

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Da Huang Fu Zi Tang – warms interior, disperse Cold & Damp, unblocks bowels, relieves pain

Fu Zi (radix lateralis aconite carmichaeli praeparata)…6-12g Da Huang (radix et rhizome rhei)…9g Xi Xin (herba asari cum radice)…6g Indications: abdominal pain, constipation, hypochondriac pain, chills, cold extremities, T- white greasy coat, P- submerged tight wiry. Read More: Huang Tu Tang – warms Yang, strengthens Spleen, nourishes blood...

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Da Jian Zhong Tang warms & tonifies mid Jiao deficiency, redirects rebel Qi, relieves pain

Jin gui yao lue- classic dosages Chuan Jiao (pericarpium zanthoxyli bungeani)…3-9g Gan Jiang (rhizome zingiberis officinalis)…12g Ren Shen (radix ginseng)…6g Yi Tang (maltose)…18-30g (add to the strained decoction) Indications: very severe abdominal pain, does not tolerate touch, epigastrium also feels cold, may be severe vomiting (can’t keep food down), borborygmus, T-...

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Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang – nourish Yin, clears Heat, stabilize exterior, stop night sweating

Dang Gui (radix angelicae sinensis)…15g Sheng Di Huang (radix rehmanniae glutinosae)…15g Shu Di Huang (radix rehmanniae glutinosae conquitae)…15g Huang Lian (rhizoma coptidis)…15g Huang Qin (radix scutellariae)…15g Huang Bai (cortex phellodendri)…15g Huang Qi (radix astragali membranacei)…30g Indications: Kidney Yin deficiency leads to deficient...

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Dao Chi San – clears Heart & Small Intestine meridian Heat, promotes urination

Dao Chi San – Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue

Guide out the Red powder Sheng Di Huang (radix rehmanniae glutinosae)…15-30g* Mu Tong (caulis mutong)…3-6g** Dan Zhu Ye (herba lophatheri gracilis)…3-6g*** Gan Cao Shao (tips of radix glycyrrhizae uralensis)…3-6g**** Indications: Heat in the Heart and Small Intestine meridians. This causes irritability and Heat in the chest, thirst for cold drinks, red face...

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Di Huang Yin Zi – tonify Kidney Yin & Yang (marrow), opens orifices, eliminate Phlegm, internal Wind

Di Huang Yin Zi – Huang Di su wen xuan ming lun fang

Shan Zhu Yu (fructus corni officinalis) Rou Cong Rong (herba cistanches deserticolae) Shu Di Huang (eadix rehmanniae glutinossae conquitae) Ba Ji Tian (eadix morindae officinalis) Fu Zi (eadix lateralis aconiti carmichaeli praeparata) Rou Gui (cortex cinnamomi cassiae) Mai Men Dong (tuber ophiopogonis japonici) Shi Cheang Pu (rhizoma acori graminei) Yuan Zhi (radix polygalae tenuifoliae) Fu Ling...

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Ding Chuan Tang – expand Lung & push down rebel Lung Qi, arrest wheezing, clear Heat, transform Phlegm

Ding Chuan Tang – Fu shou jing fang

Yin Xing (semen ginkgo bilobae)…9g Ma Huang (herba ephedrae)…9g Su Zi (fructus perillae frutescentis)…6g Gan Cao (radix glycyrrhizae uralensis)…3g Kuan Dong Hua (flos tussilaginis farfarae)…9g Xing Ren (semen pruni armeniacae)…4.5g Sang Bai Pi (cortex mori albae radicis)…9g Huang Qin (radix scutellariae)…4.5g Ban Xia (rhizoma pinelliae...

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