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This medical PowerPoint presentation is about acupuncture, a form of alternative medicine that originated in China over 2,000 years ago. It involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body known as acupuncture points, with the aim of balancing the flow of energy or Qi (pronounced "chee") throughout the body.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, the body has a network of meridians or channels through which Qi flows. When the flow of Qi is disrupted or blocked, it can cause illness or pain. Acupuncture is believed to stimulate the bodys natural healing processes and restore the balance of Qi.

Acupuncture has been used to treat a wide range of conditions, including chronic pain, headaches, nausea, depression, anxiety, insomnia, and infertility. It is also commonly used as a complementary therapy for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation.

Acupuncture is generally considered safe when performed by a licensed and trained practitioner. The needles used are sterile, disposable, and very thin, so the insertion is usually painless or causes only mild discomfort. Some people may experience mild side effects such as bruising, soreness, or bleeding at the needle site, but serious complications are rare.

However, acupuncture may not be suitable for everyone, and it is important to talk to your healthcare provider before trying it, especially if you have a bleeding disorder, take blood-thinning medications, or have a pacemaker.

Tags : Acupuncture, acupuncture points, traditional Chinese medicine, Qi flows, Alternative Medicine, complementary medicine, integrative medicine, holistic medicine, natural medicine, unorthodox medicine, fringe medicine, Alternative Medicine PowerPoint presentation

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Acupuncture Dr Kevin Hickey Shipley Health Centre
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History of Acupuncture Developed as part of system of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dates back up to 4000 years Yellow Emperor’s book of internal medicine 200BC 349 points described by 300AD 600-900AD spread to Korea, Japan, India Practised in Europe in 1700s Suppression by Ching Dynasty 1644-1911 Suppression by Nationalist Regime 1911-1949
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What is acupuncture?
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What is acupuncture? Insertion of needles Part of Traditional Chinese Medicine Related therapies eg acupressure, shiatsu, Reiki, therapeutic massage, reflexology Herbal treatments Moxibustion Electroacupuncture
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Holistic patterns of illness Does not reject unexplained illness Does not separate psych and soma Does not treat the disease in isolation Considers the human being in association with the rest of nature and the social setting
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TCM Preventing illness is paramount Harmonious way of life, balanced nutrition, regular exercise (physical and breathing) (Tai Ji Quan) Illness is a disturbance of Qi, disharmony between Yin and Yang Treatment aims to balance Yin and Yang
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Yin and Yang Yin Hypoactive Inhibited Quiescent Sallow Pale “female” Yang Hyperactive Excited Fidgety Bright Red “male”
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Meridians Named after organs Paths through which Qi travels around the body Paired Stimulating points on the meridian has an effect on the flow of Qi and the disease process
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Meridians 6 pairs of meridians, 2 unpaired (Du and Ren) 361 points plus Extra points Points have numbers and names, standardised by WHO eg Sanyinjiao / Three Yin Junction / SP6 Fengchi / Pool of Evil Wind / GB20 Yingxiang / Welcome the Smell / LI20
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Organs Concept of “organ” is not confined to its anatomical structure More to do with all the functions ascribed to that organ byTCM
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Organs Zang (Yin). Solid Lung Heart Spleen Kidney Liver (Pericardium) (Conception vessel) Fu (Yang). Hollow Large Intestine Small intestine Stomach Bladder Gallbladder (Sanjiao) (Governor vessel)
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Five elements Wood Fire Metal Earth Water
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Yin syndrome Depressed, tired, lassitude Stimulate with Yang points: LI4, LI11, ST36, GV14
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Yang syndrome Anxious, insomnia, agitated Sedate with Yin Ht7, PC6, Lr3, Ki6, Sp6
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Six exogenous factors Wind Cold Summer heat Damp Dryness Fire heat
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Eight diagnostic principles Exterior Cold Deficiency Yin Interior Heat Excess Yang
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Miscellaneous pathogenic factors Irregular food intake Stress Lack of exercise Traumatic injuries Stagnant blood or phlegm
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Western (Scientific) Acupuncture Probably less holistic but has common background with TCM Attempts to explain AP Western diagnostic model More likely to be used by western trained Drs
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Myofascial trigger points A small area (3-5mm) within a muscle Remains abnormal after and injury May cause chronic pain and stiffness Can propagate --> fibrositis/ NAR/ fibromyalgia Referred pain with consistent patterns
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Myofascial trigger points Consistent points Easily treated with acupuncture 70% correspondence with classical acupuncture points Origins and insertions of muscle and motor points
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Effects of acupuncture Local changes to skin and muscle Prolonged elevation of 5-HT Effects on mood and behaviour Effect on reticular system Effects on sensory nerves
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How does acupuncture work? Local effects Segmental effects, gate control Descending inhibition/ DNIC Central effects Release of endorphins
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Cautions and Contraindications Needle phobia Warfarin and bleeding disorders Heart valve disease Epilepsy Diabetes Pregnancy Local infection
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Safety Sterilisation of needles Full medical history Accurate diagnosis Care with risky points Care of patient, information Record keeping Follow up
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Treatable conditions Musculo skeletal problems Pain “Functional problems” eg IBS Neuralgia, migraine, dizziness Stress related Addictions?
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The WHO recommends Acupuncture for sinus problems, colds, tonsillitis, bronchitis, asthma, conjunctivitis, toothache, gastritis, irritable bowel, colitis, constipation, diarrhoea, headaches, neuralgic pain, paralysis after stroke, vertigo, Meniere’s disease, frozen shoulder, sciatica
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Why practice acupuncture? Different way of looking at patient’s collection of symptoms Another way of treating people, not just writing prescriptions or referring Recognise limits of allopathic medicine Less side effects? Rewarding Cost effective
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British Medical Acupuncture Society The Administrator, BMAS, 12 Marbury House, Higher Whitley, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4QW. Tel: 01925 730727 : Fax: 01925 730492, Email: Admin@medical-acupuncture.org.uk www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk
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Ear Acupuncture
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TCM Every object consists of two opposites Yin and Yang should always be in balance to maintain health They are interdependant, interconsuming and intertransforming The creative force (Tao) gives rise in the dynamic polarity (Yin and Yang) to the flow of life force (Qi)