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The Western View of Acupuncture and the Concept of Qi
Introduction Acupuncture is a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and has been practiced for thousands of years in East Asia. This form of Chinese medicine involves inserting fine needles into specific points on the body to promote healing and restore balance. Central to the practice of acupuncture is the concept of Qi , this is understood as the vital
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The role of Dan Tian and Ming Men in Dementia Prevention Through Acupuncture
Introduction Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a holistic approach to health that focuses on the balance and flow of vital energy, known as Qi, throughout the body. Central to this approach are two key concepts: Dan Tian and Ming Men. Dan Tian, particularly the Lower Dan Tian, is seen as the storage and cultivation centre of Qi, crucial for maintaining
The Effectiveness of Chinese Medicine on Epilepsy
Chinese Medicine Background Chinese Medicine has been around for thousands of years, with one of the earliest documentations being from 2600 BCE in the form of a medical book entitled Huangdi Neijing. It’s modern names include The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine as well as The Inner Canon of the Yellow Emperor. This medical textbook takes many names and is
Acupuncture for Anxiety – Trial
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture, a component of TCM, have a wide range of therapeutic applications, including the effective treatment of a variety of psychiatric disorders. With a focus on Anxiety and the application of the aforementioned modalities to treat this, this study poses the question, “can an underlying TCM pattern be identified and a combined needling and treatment
Aesthetic, Cosmetic or Facial Acupuncture?
The terms “Aesthetic Acupuncture”, “Cosmetic Acupuncture” and “Facial Acupuncture” are often used interchangeably but this can be misleading as they define different areas of the same area of acupuncture. The majority of facial courses concentrate on facial acupuncture, which simply means the use of the facial points. These are often used for cosmetic enhancement but actually also have other effects