Tools of Acupuncture Video: Acupuncture Needles, Cupping, Gua Sha, Moxibustion.
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BethGriffingLAcPosted
Fri 30 Nov 2012 5:16pm
Well well well, I heard the call of youtube and reluctantly yet happily answered. What can I say, other than “I assure you I will be investing in a higher quality camera!” However, I am excited to reach out to more people with a convenient educational tool.
Here is a first attempt at a “short” clip about the physical tools involved in the p ...
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Acupuncture Tips - Japanese acupuncture
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CAMed ..Posted
Sun 24 Aug 2008 1:33pm
Many styles of Japanese acupuncture. There are 30 styles of Japanese acupuncture, which focuses on a "whole body" treatment
Needles are smaller. Japanese acupuncture uses very thin needles with very shallow insertion (about 2 mm, or 1/10 inch), which involves minimal discomfort
The goal. The goal of Japanese acupuncture is to "balance the ...
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Acupuncture Blog Chicago:Acupuncture and Depression: An Old Answer to an Old Problem
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Tcm007Posted
Wed 25 Feb 2009 5:21pm
Acupuncture and Depression: An Old Answer to an Old Problem
By Jennifer Dubowsky L.A.c.
Depressive disorders affect almost 19 million Americans, or 9.5% of the population in any given one-year period and are estimated to cost the workplace over 40 billion dollars . At some point in their lives, 10%-25% of women ...
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Acupuncture Tips - Chinese acupuncture
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CAMed ..Posted
Sun 24 Aug 2008 1:33pm1 Comment
Good for trauma. Chinese acupuncture is often used for muskuloskeletal trauma and to help recovery from pain.
Larger needles. Traditional Chinese acupuncture uses larger needles with deeper penetration. Patients feel a deep radiating sensation
Treatment focuses on complaints. Often uses a 3-point approach,focusing treatment on channels th ...
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Acupuncture and Fire Cupping
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Doris C.Posted
Wed 30 Jan 2008 12:18pm1 Comment
I’ve been in pain the past few days. I had no idea what exactly caused it but for the 1st time, I had so much trouble with my left back. It became so bad that I couldn’t even lie flat on my back!
For a moment, I was going to seek a chiropractor, then a neurologist. I thought there was some bone adjustments needed or there may be something wro ...
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More than Acupuncture: Moxibustion, Cupping, and Gua Sha
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Joseph AlbanPosted
Wed 23 Sep 2009 10:52pm
This is the 4th is a series explaining acupuncture and Chinese medicine theory and background.
How is acupuncture more than just acupuncture?
Acupuncture is one of the most powerful and versatile therapies in Chinese medicine, but it is not the only one. Acupuncturists use many techniques of Traditional East Asian Medicine.
The mo ...
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Acupuncture or Accupuncture As Preventive Medicine
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Betty A.Posted
Wed 23 Apr 2008 6:07pm
Acupuncture or accupuncture is often associated with pain control. We can visit an acupuncturist or traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner for regular health maintenance. It is similar to we bring our cars for maintenance before the parts break down.
When to Tune-Up
Stress could strain our body and mind. And each of our emotions affe ...
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Acupuncture and Cupping for an Acute Injury
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Joseph AlbanPosted
Mon 13 Jul 2009 11:36pm
These last six weeks have been monsoon season here in New York City. Everything was soaked, soggy, and slippery.
And that makes for poor bike riding conditions. A few weeks ago, I was riding home from my Tai Ji class in central park. I wa s trying to be cautious, but when I hit a muddy spot on a turn my bike slipped out form under me.
S ...
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