Clinical Introduction to Medical Acupuncture

Acupuncture Theory * Shu Points of the Meridians (5 Shu Points) * Cupping and Blood-Letting * Indications, Contraindications and Applications * Moxibustion: Indications, Contraindications and Methods (Direct and Indirect) * Differentiation of Syndromes: * Theory of Eight Principles * Theory of Qi and Blood * Theory of Zang Fu (Solid and Hollow) Organs * Theory of Meridians and Collaterals * Clinical Applications of Origin and End (Superior Branch and Root) * Pairing Acupuncture Points * Selecting Acupuncture Point Combinations Supplementary Aspects of Bio-Energetic Balancing and Alignment: A. Ryodoraku: Indications and Applications B. Micro-Electrical Stimulation and Accu-O-Matic Meridianal Energy Balancing C. Temporomandibular Joint and Its Alignment D. Electro-Acupuncture: Theory and Application E. Concept of Vital Energy Alignment: The Aung Method The Five Main Microsystems: Hand, Nose, Foot, Scalp and Ear A. Hand Acupuncture * Dorsal Surface: * Point Locations * Useful Points * Palmar Surface: * Point Locations * Useful Points B. Nose Acupuncture: * Point Locations * Commonly Used Points C. Foot Acupuncture: * Point Locations * Commonly Used Points D. Scalp Acupuncture: * Introduction * Point Locations * Commonly Used Points * Practice on Styrofoam Model E. Ear Acupuncture: * Introduction: French and Chinese Schools * Theory and Function of Commonly Used Points * Ear Anatomy * Triangular Fossa and Adjacent Areas * Upper Concha, Lower Concha and Adjacent Areas * Tragus, Ear Lobe and Adjacent Areas * Scaphoid Fossa and Adjacent Areas * Posterior Surface of Ear * Diagnosis: Inspection and Palpation * Indications * Auricular Problem Solving Exercises Clinical Applications and Therapeutic Combinations of Medical Acupuncture A. Painful Conditions * Rheumatology, Osteoarthritis * Rehabilitative Medicine * Oncology and Cancer Pain * Trauma, Bone Fracture, Cancer Metastasis to Bone * Lumbago and Sciatica * Headaches, Migraines and Ocular pain * Oral, Dental Pain: Tooth and Gum B. Nonpainful Conditions * Geriatrics and General Medicine (Internal and Family Medicine) * Obstetrics and Gynecology: Fertility, Osteoporosis, Premenstrual Tension and Menopause * Pediatrics: Attention Deficit Disorder and Hyperactivity * Psychiatry: Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia and Mood Disorders * Addiction: Tobacco and Drugs * Weight Control: Appetite Control (Obesity and Weight Disorder) * Sexual Dysfunction and Sexual Health C. Neuromuscular Disorders * Trigeminal Neuralgia * Facial Palsy, Blepharospasm and Facial Tics * Myasthenia Gravis, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis * Phantom and Limb Pain * Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome D. Endocrine and Systemic Conditions: * Thyroid Eye Disease * Stress and Hypertension * Dermatological Ailments and their Relationship to Emotion * Acupressure Therapy for Repetitive Stress Injury (Wrist, Elbow, Shoulder, Neck and Eye Strain) * Allergy: Environmental and Food The Integrative Model A. The Concept of Nutrition Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine B. The Vital Role of Triple Energizers C. The Role of Herbal Supplements in Traditional Chinese Medicine D. Complementary Modalities of Wellness: Breathing Methods, Exercise, Meditation, and Movement Forms E. An Integrated Model for Healers