Transcript Introduction to Acupuncture &Oriental Medicine

Introduction to Acupuncture
&Oriental Medicine
Philosophies, Principles & Possibilities
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Dr. Jeffrey (Ji Fei) Wang ,OMD, L.Ac
& CH
7810 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. Ste.300
Charlotte, NC 28277
704-968-0351
www.ballantyneacupuncture.com
Lecture Over View
1. What is Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine?
2. Philosophies, Principles
3. Efficacy, acceptance, cost effectiveness of
Acupuncture &OM
4. Acceptance & future of Acupuncture & OM
in America
Oriental Medicine began about 3000
years ago…
Perhaps longer according to the cartoon.
What is Oriental Medicine?
Oriental Medicine is also called
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) or
Chinese Medicine. Oriental Medicine is
a ancient, natural, comprehensive system
of healing with a continuous clinical
history of over 3000 years.
This system of health care is used
extensively by one-quarter of the world's
population residing in Asia and is rapidly
growing in popularity in the West in recent
30 years.
Chinese Herbs Formulas
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Traditional Chinese medicine has a great
deal to offer for people. Chinese medical
practitioners treat each person
individually, taking into account the whole
pattern of each patient’s physical and
mental-emotional symptoms. Treatment
may include either one or a combination
of herbal medicine, acupuncture,
massage, dietary suggestions, and/or
specific exercises or lifestyle
recommendations
Benefits of Chinese Medicine
 1. Chinese medicine is one of the most holistic
medical systems available today.
 2. Chinese medicine regards the body as a whole one,
focus on restore and maintains the balance of whole
body. CM treats the root of disease.
 3.Chinese medicine has unique diagnostic and
treatment techniques.
 4. Chinese medicine has no side effects.
 5. Chinese medicine’s emphasis is on prevention.
 6. Chinese medicine has a long history of successful
treatment for physical, mental, emotional disorders.
 6. Chinese medicine offers self-empowerment.
What is Oriental Medicine &
Acupuncture
Chinese Herbology
Lifestyle Management
Acupuncture
Oriental Medicine
Body work
Exercise
Tui Na
Diet Therapy
Traditional Chinese Medicine Or
Oriental Medicine
Acupuncture
 Medicinal Herbology
 Tui Na (Oriental Bodywork)
 Tai Chi/Qi Gong
 Chinese Food Therapy
 Exercise
 Lifestyle Management
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What is Acupuncture?
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Acupuncture is one branch or a part of Oriental
Medicine
Acupuncturists use needle to stimulate the meridians and
points to prevent and treat disease in order to regulate and
unblock the person’s energy channels. They always
combine with other therapies.
The needles stimulate the nervous system to release
endorphins or other naturally occurring chemicals and
hormones that affect mood, health, relieve pain.
Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most in
the world. Originating in China commonly
What
is
Acupuncture?
used systems of healing some 3,000 years
ago, only in the last three decades has it
become popular in the United States. In
1993, the FDA estimated that Americans
made up to 12 million visits per year to
acupuncture practitioners and spent
upwards of half a billion dollars on
acupuncture treatments.
Acupuncture
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Qi maintains
balance in the body.
16 meridians
360 regular
acupoints
40 commonly used
extra points
Acupoints influence
the physiology
What is Chinese Herbology
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They are natural materials.
Most of them are products
of plants, food.
400 commonly used herbs
Each herb has specific
properties and functions
Forms of herbs are
taken:
 Decoction /Tea
 Capsule
 Powder
 Tablets
 Syrup
 Tinctures
 Pills
 Ointments
 Plaster
 Extracts and more
What is Asia Bodywork
(TUI NA)
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Chinese therapeutic massage
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Manipulating and influencing the acupoints
and meridians to restore and maintain
health
How Does Acupuncture Work?
Acupuncture works by stimulating the various
meridians and points in the body which are
pathways for “Qi” to flow. Modern science
demonstrates:
Acupuncture alters body chemicals, including
stimulation
of endorphins.
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Acupuncture
sensation effect nerves and cause
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beneficial reflex response.
Acupuncture affects the bodies natural electromagnetic fields.
Acupuncture harmonizes the balance of whole
body, Yin/Yang; Qi/Blood; Zang/Fu
How does Acupuncture Work?
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Acupuncture has capacity to harmonize and
enhance our capacity for enjoyment, fulfillment
and happiness
 Acupuncture harmonizes the balance of whole
body, Yin/Yang; Qi/Blood; Zang/Fu
 Acupuncture restores and maintains the
normal function of meridians.
 Acupuncture regulates the function of
immunity system.
 Acupuncture calms mind and Spirit.
How Does Oriental Medicine Work?
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Oriental Medicine is a holistic medical system
that has diagnosed, treated, and prevented
diseases for over thirty centuries.
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Oriental medicine treats not only diseases, but
also the underlying patterns causing disease, root
causes of disease.
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It focuses re-harmonize imbalances in the body.
While it remedy ailments and alter states of
mind, also enhance recuperative power,
immunity, and the capacity of pleasure, work,
and creativity.
Yin & Yang
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Yin & Yang
Yin
Wet
Moon
Front
Female
Darkness
Rest
Matter
Cold
Chronic
Yang
Dry
Sun
Back
Male
Bright
Activity
Energy
Heat
Acute
What Is Qi?
---Qi
---Vapor, Steam, Gas
---Uncooked Rice
Energy
Material Force
Matter
Ether
Matter-Energy
Breath
Vital Force
Life Force
Vital Power
Moving
Power
Essence
Function
Philosophies
Absence of disease
Harmonize between
Human being with Nature
Harmonize between
Internal organs
Health and Longevity
Harmonize between
Human being with society
Harmonize between
Internal with External
Harmonize among
Body, mind, spirit
Principles
Prevention and treating before disease
arises
 Seeking the root cause of disease
 Strengthening the body’s capacity to
restore the balance between Yin and Yang
 Giving treatment in line with the patient’s
constitution, climatic condition, and
geographic location
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Why do We Choose Acupuncture and
Oriental Medicine?
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Effective and proven system of health care
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3000-4000 years
National Institute of Health
World Health Organization
More and more everyday…
Safe & decreased side effects
Cost effective
Oriental medicine is in demand
A 1997 study showed that approximately 40% of the U.S. population used some
form of alternative medicine;629 million visits to those providers annually.
What Happens at an Acupuncture
Treatment?
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Diagnosis
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Listening
Observation
Palpation
Pulse Diagnosis
Tongue Diagnosis
4-20 acupoints
Additional therapies
Herbal formula
Chinese Medicine Efficacy
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Primary health care system for over 3000 years
NIH (National Institute of Health) stated in 1997 report
acupuncture is effective in the treatment of:
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Nausea
Dental pain
Addictions
Asthma
Osteoarthritis
Menstrual Cramps
Myofascial Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Lower Back Pain
- Headache
-Fibromyalgia
-Tennis Elbow
-Stroke Rehab
Chinese Medicine Efficacy
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In 1979, the United Nations World Health Organization lists
over 40 conditions treated by acupuncture:
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Digestive– Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea,
hyperacidity, indigestion
Neurological– headaches, migraines, neurogenic bladder
dysfunction, Parkinson’s disease
Musculoskeletal- arthritis, back pain, muscle cramping,
muscle pain & weakness, sciatica
Gynecological– infertility, menopausal symptoms,
premenstrual syndrome
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Chinese Medicine Efficacy
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In 1979, the United Nations World Health Organization lists
over 40 conditions treated by acupuncture:
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Eye-Ear-Nose-Throat– cataracts, gingivitis, poor
vision, tinnitis, toothache, tonsillitis
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Emotional-anxiety, depression, insomnia, nervousness,
neurosis
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Miscellaneous– addiction control, athletic performance,
blood pressure regulation. chronic fatigue, immune
system enhancement, stress reduction, postoperative
pain, stroke, asthma, bronchitis, common cold, sinusitis,
smoking cessation
Chinese Medicine Efficacy
The 1997 National Institute of Health Consensus
Conference on Acupuncture stated;
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"The data in support of acupuncture are as strong as
those for many accepted Western medical therapies.“
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"One of the advantages of acupuncture is that the
incidence of adverse effects is substantially lower than
that of many drugs or other accepted medical
procedures used for the same conditions."
Acceptance of Oriental Medicine in
America
Legislation & Education
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38 states and the District of Columbia have recognized the practice of
acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Legislation has been introduced in an
additional eight states.
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The Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
(ACAOM) is recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Oriental medicine is a four-year masters level program(2700-3200 hours
training) since 1980, and doctor lever program since 2003.
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The number of licensed acupuncturists in the US has doubled between
1992 and 1998, rising from 5,525 in the fall of 1992 to 10,512 in 1998,
13,517 in 2003 .
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They are more than 50 acupuncture and oriental medicine schools are
accredited by NCCAOM in USA.
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The students graduated from those school are titled as L.Ac, L. Ch.;
Acupuncturist; Doctor of Oriental Medicine, etc.
Oriental Medicine Cost Effectiveness
Acupuncture Treatment Results In Decreased Days In
Hospital Or Nursing Home
Half of 78 stroke patients receiving standard rehabilitative
care were randomly chosen to receive adjunctive
acupuncture treatment. Patients given acupuncture
recovered faster and to a greater extent, spending 88
days/patient in hospital and nursing homes compared to
161 days/patient for standard care alone.
Cost savings: $26,000 per patient.
Johansson K et al (1994), "Can sensory stimulation improve the functional outcome in stroke
patients?", Neurology 43:2189-2192.
Acupuncture Promotes Sleep in
Insomnia Patients
Acupuncture Helps with Delivery of
Breech Babies
Oriental Medicine Cost Effectiveness
Acupuncture Treatment Results In Avoidance Of
Surgery, Fewer Hospital Visits And Greater Return
To Employment
69 patients with severe angina pectoris received 12 acupuncture treatments in 4 weeks.
Of the 49 patients who were candidates for coronary bypass or balloon angioplasty
surgery, 30 had surgery postponed by the 2-year follow-up due to clinical
improvement.
Cost savings: $13,000 per patient. Decrease in number of in-hospital days for all 69
patients: 79% first year post-treatment, 95% 2nd year post-treatment. Reduction in
number of out-patient visits: 60% and 87% respectively. Estimated additional cost
savings from increase in percent of patients able to work: 11% prior to treatment;
60% at 2 years post-treatment. Estimated savings in annual sick-pay:
$18,000/patient.
Ballegaard S et al (1996) "Cost-benefit of combined use of acupuncture, shiatsu and lifestyle adjustment for treatment of
patients with severe angina pectoris", Acupunct Electro-Ther Res 21:187-197.
Acupuncturetoday.Com
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Acupuncture Study at Kansas Hospital
Shows Dramatic Improvement in
Stroke Patients (Jan.2004)
Media outlets throughout Kansas have reported that an
acupuncture study conducted on stroke patients at Wesley
Rehabilitation Hospital in Wichita has produced
improvements so dramatic, officials have decided to stop
the study early so that they can offer the service to all
stroke patients who qualify.
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Acupuncture Study at Kansas Hospital
Shows Dramatic Improvement in Stroke
Patients
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In the study, which began two
years ago, 33 patients who
had suffered their first stroke
were randomly assigned to
receive either acupuncture or
traditional speech,
occupational and physical
therapy. Ninety percent of the
patients in the acupuncture
group improved so much that
they were able to go home
rather than another facility
after leaving the hospital,
compared to just 33 percent
of patients in the traditional
therapy group. Stroke
patients who received
acupuncture also showed
more improvement in the
ability to carry out tasks such
as as dressing, bathing,
grooming, walking and
changing position.
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Oriental Medicine Cost Effectiveness
Acupuncture Treatment Allows Low-Back Pain Patients
To Return To Physical Labor
56 patients at a workers' compensation clinic were
randomized to receive either physical therapy/ occupational
therapy/exercise or the standard care plus acupuncture. Of
the 29 treated with acupuncture, 18 returned to their
original or equivalent jobs and 10 returned to lighter
employment. Of the 27 who received only standard
therapy, 4 returned to original or equivalent jobs and 14 to
lighter employment.
Gunn CC et al (1980), "Dry needling of muscle motor points for chronic low-back pain", Spine 5:279291
References
There are oriental medicine clinics in the
western hospitals in New York, LA,
NM,NC,MD,MI,KS, TX. etc.
 Acupuncturetoday.com
 Natural healing
 Some insurance cover acupuncture
treatment
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Acupuncture News, Jan.2004
Pittsburgh Residents, Doctors Embrace Acupuncture
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According to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette,
acupuncture is offered in the city's three largest hospitals.
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University of Mississippi Opens Acupuncture Clinic
NCCAM Awards $9.5 Million for Acupuncture,
TCM Research in recent years
New Program Allows Illinois, AZ, Employers to Provide
Acupuncture in Health Plans
More Doctor Believing in
Acupuncture,CM
Acupuncture may help fertility treatment study
By Maggie Fox
WASHINGTON, April 16,2002 (Reuters)
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WASHINGTON, April 16,2002 (Reuters) Acupuncture could help women undergoing
fertility treatment conceive babies, German
researchers said on Tuesday.
Scientists said they increased the success rate by
nearly 50 percent in women undergoing in vitro
fertilization, the procedure commonly known as
the "test-tube" baby treatment.
Working with a team at the Department of
Traditional Chinese Medicine at Tongji Hospital in
Wuhan, China, Paulus and colleagues tested 160
women
Acupuncture may help fertility
treatment - study
By Maggie Fox
WASHINGTON, April 16,2002 (Reuters)
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Working with a team at the Department of
Traditional Chinese Medicine at Tongji
Hospital in Wuhan, China, Paulus and
colleagues tested 160 women
NCCAM
1998 NCCAM was established at
NIH
The National Center for Complementary
and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) at NIH
65 staff
Budget
$114,149,000
Amount Congress appropriated for NCCAM's use in FY 2003.
Introduction to Acupuncture &
Oriental Medicine
Philosophies, Principles & Possibilities
Dr. Jeffrey (Ji Fei) Wang,OMD
7810 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. Ste. 300
Charlotte, NC 28277
704-968-0351;E-mail: [email protected]