Is Acupuncture Safe?
Acupuncture is much safer than most western medical treatments.To support that statement, I will cite such phenomenally credible sources as:The National Institutes of Health (NIH) The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) - several places The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) The British Medical Journal (BMJ) The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 7 peer-reviewed medical journals found on the National Library of Medicine's MedLine Studies of data from malpractice claims Retrospective studies (from America and the U.K.) of more than 100,000 treatments First I will discuss issues of safety.Then, I will bring out some issues in western medicine safety... just to give you a sense of the comparison between the two.The National Institutes of Health Consensus Statement on AcupunctureIn 1997, the National Institutes of Health issued a consensus statement on which said, among other things:"One of the advantages of 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. As an example, musculoskeletal conditions, such as fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, and tennis elbow, or epicondylitis, are conditions for which may be beneficial."These painful conditions are often treated with, among other things, anti-inflammatory medications (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.) or with steroid injections. Both medical interventions have a potential for deleterious side effects but are still widely used and are considered acceptable treatments. The evidence supporting these therapies is no better than that for acupuncture." - National Institutes of Health Consensus Statement on Acupuncture, 1997Did you get that? They said that aspirin, anti-inflammatories, and steroids have not been supported by scientific evidence any better than acupuncture.The Safety of in terms of Malpractice Insurance Claims"In an analysis of data from malpractice insurers from 1990 through 1996, Studdert and colleagues18 found that claims against chiropractors, massage therapists, and acupuncturists generally occurred less frequently and usually involved less severe injury than claims against medical doctors." - Phil B.

Fontanarosa, MD; George D. Lundberg, MD - JAMA 1998Retrospective Studies of Treatment Safety: The Frequency and Types of Adverse Events in 55,291 Treatments99.8% of is performed with no significant minor adverse events; "During these 5 years, a total of 76 acupuncturists (13 preceptors and 63 interns) participated in the study, and the total number of treatments was 55291. A total of 64 adverse events were reported and included 11 types of events... The most frequent adverse event was failure to remove needles after treatment; no sequelae (problems) occurred after removal of the needles. The second most common adverse event was dizziness, discomfort, or perspiration probably due to transient hypotension (low blood pressure) associated with the treatment....

We may, therefore, reasonably conclude that serious adverse events in treatment are uncommon in the practice of adequately trained acupuncturists... ." - Hitoshi Yamashita, Bac, Hiroshi Tsukayama, BA, Yasuo Tanno, MD, PhD, Kazushi Nishijo, PhD, JAMATwo September 2001 Studies of Safety in British Medical Journal discuss the details of just 43 minor adverse events in 34,407 treatments; and only 91 minor events in another 31,822 treatments. If combined with the other study above, that equals a total of 121,520 treatments with 198 minor adverse events (only 0.16% incidence), and no pnemuothoraxes (collapsing of the lung- this was concluded to be extremely rare). - The British Medical Journal (BMJ) 2001What's the worst that can happen from - and did it?The most serious adverse events possible with are pneumothorax (collapsing the lung due to puncture) and septicemia (systemic infection of the blood by bacteria); "Instruction is given by both lectures and practical training and includes information about anatomically risky depth of insertion and use of aseptic procedure for puncturing... Most important, no serious events such as pneumothorax, spinal lesion, or infection were reported." - JAMA November 1998...Zero out of 55,291! But even just one would have meant only a 0.002% chance of these occurring.The Safety of compared with that of Biomedicine:Antibiotic overuse leads to resistant super-bacteria.

"The prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Taiwan is due to the heavy use of antimicrobial agents in both animal husbandry and clinical practice over the past decades" - Int J Antimicrob Agents 2001 Sep) as well as intestinal flora imbalance (diarrhea, vaginal candidiasis)."Antibiotic use is a short-term risk factor for symptomatic vulvovaginal candidiasis, either as a first

California Apprenticeship (Tutorial Program)
<div>California is currently the last state which allows apprenticeship as a route to taking the state board exam. <br/>The California Acupuncture Board has recently moved to abolish this option. Next, legislation will be authored and voted on and California will join the national norm. Apprenticeship has long carried Chinese Medicine into the future and is itself an important part of the heritage. <br/>If you were considering entering the Tutorial Program, NOW is the time. <br/>If you are concerned with the time honored apprenticeship model remaining an option, stay tuned to this thread for updates on what we can do to make our concerns known and other relevant actions that we can take as concerned members of the Chinese Medical community. <br/> <br/>California Acupuncture Board Tutorial Program; <br/>http://www.acupuncture.ca.gov/ed_providers/tutorial.shtml <br/> <br/>Pine Street Chinese Benevolent Association: <br/>http://www.pinest.org/</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/acupuncturestudents">Acupuncture Students</a> - 2 replies </div>
Apprenticeship versus school? Does anyone know anything about apprenticeships for Acu/ TCM?
<div>I am supposed to start school for Acu/TCM in Hawaii in September and the universe is pulling me to a different geographic locale pretty forcibly. My old acupuncturist mentioned having an apprentice and saying that it took 5 years to be eligible for licensure instead of school (3 1/2). Does anyone know anything about this??? <br/> <br/> <br/>Aloha ; )</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/acupuncturestudents">Acupuncture Students</a> - 3 replies </div>
AIMC Berkeley Transfer Credit Warning
<div>Former AIMC student here... <br/> <br/>If you plan to transfer into AIMC, you need to take specific action to insure the credits that you are *told* will transfer and be credited toward sitting for the CA board exam, actually will be accepted. <br/> <br/>When I started AIMC 2 years ago, half the class were transfer students. They promise the world and under-deliver to say the least. There are many horror stories out there about students who *think* they are done, but face mountains of new work because the state board did not accept the credits that AIMC *promised* would transfer. <br/> <br/>I am writing this because I firmly believe there was intentional mis-representation to the student body of what can and cannot transfer. My opinion but corroborated by many others. The background info is that 2 years ago AIMC was nearly bankrupt and about to have their state of CA accreditation stripped-a big reason was financial instability. AIMC did get a 5 year full accreditation recently. <br/> <br/>Many students who transferred in are now screwed and this culture *may* still exist. One student threatened legal action and this seemed to help. AIMC is a great school and has turned the corner on many of these problems, but buyer beware. If you plan to transfer credits in, you need to draft a legally binding agreement with the school and put the burden of insuring your credits will be accepted by the state board onto the school. <br/> <br/>Get it in writing, get it reviewed by a lawyer. Seriously, save yourself some major headaches.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/acupuncturestudents">Acupuncture Students</a> - 4 replies </div>
New related Tribe!!! :)
<div>Hey guys - any of you who are interested in the 9 Star Ki system - I started a new tribe and would love interested people to join :) <br/>tribes.tribe.net/9starkey</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/acupuncturestudents">Acupuncture Students</a> - 0 replies </div>
I hate school !!!!
<div>I am over it !!!! I hate school !!!! I hate studying !!!! I am beyond burnt out!!!! I wish I'd never done this and I only have 1 more of my 4 years to go. I'm disillusioned :( <br/> <br/>If any of you have positive outlooks, advice or just a nice thing or two to say that would be most helpful.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/acupuncturestudents">Acupuncture Students</a> - 9 replies </div>
Comps or whatever your school calls them....
<div>Geez you guys! I picked ACTCM because they put you through so much hell that they have a very successful pass rate for the state and nationals. And now I know why!!! Today - 2nd year comps - almost kicked my ass!!! I have been studying for 3 months, again giving up most of what I called a "life" but people not in acupuncture school call "going to dinner with friends once a week". The testing started at 9am and was over at 3:30pm. We had 5 tests. We have 3 practicals at ACTCM. Herb ID - IDing 5 herbs and filling in all the info about them (but not knowing which 5 of the 350+ will be chosen), diagnosis and point location (10 points in 10 mins). They started this when those were part of the state and national exams but years ago they stopped being part of those exams and most schools stopped requiring them. Ours, however, still requires them and quite frankly, it's crazy!!!! CRAZY!!! And it's crazy making!!!! I have made myself sick with stress. Most people say that 2nd year comps at ACTCM is much harder and more stressful than the state exam and when they finally get to the state exam they think it's cake and I believe it. If anyone fails more than 2 of the written exams we cannot be in clinic for 6 months and have to take the exams over - putting us 6 months behind in school. If anyone fails any one exam twice they are kicked out of school for one year!!!! Personally I think this is all too much. And when I'm freaking out over school - which is a lot - I go on to the AIMC website and I fantasize about transferring. I have been doing this for 3 years. AIMC only has 5 tests for comps for the entire time! We have something like 17!!!! So here I am just blowing some steam, freaking out and wondering what other people at other schools have to say about their comprehensive exams?!?!?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/acupuncturestudents">Acupuncture Students</a> - 7 replies </div>
Study Skills
<div>Who am I to give advice on studying? Do I heed my own advice? Would I be here in front of my computer if I did? <br/> <br/>Regardless, maybe these things will work for you? <br/> <br/>Apparently we can only focus for 2 hours. I however, seem to be able to focus for about 15 minutes on a good day. <br/> <br/>An expert says to study for 1 hour straight ? set an alarm for 55 mins, take a 5 minute break for water and the bathroom and then go back and study for another hour. At the end of the 2 hours, take an hour break. He suggests that when you are studying you delete ALL distractions. This means put away the computer and turn off the phone. Do not check emails. Do not answer the phone. <br/> <br/>Here is what I have found kind of works for me. Earplugs!!! I am noise sensitive so I have to wear them or I get distracted. <br/> <br/>This expert says it takes 15 mins for our brains to get fully immersed in a subject. For me, this is not true. I can hyper-focus, but only for short spurts and then my mind wanders. If I don?t do something else I sit in front of my study stuff and space out, not studying. <br/> <br/>I have to study multiple subject because weekly I am tested on multiple subjects. Therefore I spend 15 mins to ½ an hour studying 1 thing, take a 10 minute break and then move on to the next subject. I have also found that what works for me is to add a project. Either artwork or collage ? and this will work for any subject. Getting creative not only helps ideas stick, it makes studying a tiny bit more fun. <br/> <br/>I used to promise myself treats when I completed something but this no longer seems to work for me. <br/> <br/>And in the end, whatever it takes. I always say if they graded on procrastination I would get an A+++++++. And that is also a motivator for me, when it gets down to the last minutes or hours before a test, I cram. This is, apparently, not good. We don?t retain as much. I am told it?s best to rest before tests ? even for a day or two. Ahhh, what luxury. <br/> <br/>Here are some other facts: <br/>1. we retain 5% of what we read <br/>2. we retain 10% of what we hear <br/>3. we retain 50% of what we discuss in a group <br/> <br/>I recommend studying with 1 or 2 other people whenever possible. This not only makes studying a lot more fun but it really does help with retention. <br/> <br/>Good luck to everyone!!! Group hug. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/acupuncturestudents">Acupuncture Students</a> - 7 replies </div>
PCOM San Diego
<div>Thinking of transferring to SD in Sept. Any advice?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/acupuncturestudents">Acupuncture Students</a> - 1 reply </div>
Hesitating on starting school
<div>I have a question for all you students out there. How did you know TCM is what you wanted to do? I have been thinking about starting school and I find I keep hesitating. I think the stuff is great and so very interesting, but I keep thinking 'what if I start and can't hack it?' or 'what if i realize half way through i'm not cut out for this stuff.' How did you guys finally decide to start school and make such a big investment? <br/>Thanks for the advice. <br/>Sabrina</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/acupuncturestudents">Acupuncture Students</a> - 2 replies </div>
Any SIOM students here?
<div>I'm also looking at transferring to SIOM- Anybody got the insider-scoop on that school and wanna share info?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/acupuncturestudents">Acupuncture Students</a> - 5 replies </div>
Mnemonics
<div>Does anybody have some mnemonic devices to memorize points, herbs, etc.? <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/acupuncturestudents">Acupuncture Students</a> - 18 replies </div>
Anyone here attend ACOS in Nelson, BC?
<div>I'm looking into this school and thinking of transferring there to get outta the city and get an education that suits me better. Anyone got info? <br/>Thanks in advance!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/acupuncturestudents">Acupuncture Students</a> - 2 replies </div>
Master/Couple points
<div>can somebody give me the low down on these? Or recommend some reading? <br/>Any info would be appreciated. (this tribe has been really helpful, btw.) Thanks!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/acupuncturestudents">Acupuncture Students</a> - 4 replies </div>
I have a wheat allergy...just experienced herbal contamination
<div>I am so sensitive that if I eat french fries cooked in the same oil chicken nuggets are cooked in I will get a headache that lasts for days. <br/> <br/>So... <br/> <br/>I got my first acupuncture treatment at my school, AIMC, on Tuesday. I got herbs: Si Wu Tang and Si Jun Zi Tang, but thought I was taking Gan Mai Da Zao Tang since that was what it said on the bottle. Well if you are not familiar with Gan Mai Da Zao Tang , it has Fu Xiao Mai (Triticus Fructus aka WHEAT) as an ingredient. I told my practitioner I am highly allergic to wheat and she had it marked on my chart. <br/> <br/>I freaked out when I thought she prescribed Gan Mai Da Zao Tang. I called the school three times yesterday and I still have yet to talk to her. But I did find out this morning from the receptionist that conversations happened about my situation and that that she didn't prescribe Gan Mai Da Zao Tang, it was only the bottle they put the other formulas in. <br/> <br/>I am so sensitive to wheat that the dust from the formula that HAD BEEN in the bottle triggered a headache. A two day, knock me off my feet, kind of headache. Good to know my practitioner didn't overlook the wheat allergy and prescribe wheat to me, too bad she didn't take it one more step and check out the bottle she was putting my herbs into. <br/> <br/>PS. I am in my first trimester and haven't had any TCM courses yet, including herbs. The only way I became clued in was that I googled what was on the label. I guess it is common practice to use bottle of one formula for another formula and not write was is really in the bottle on the label. At least this is the second time that has happened. And when I have gotten herbs a couple of times in a bag, the ingredients weren't listed there either. Hmmm...</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/acupuncturestudents">Acupuncture Students</a> - 1 reply </div>
Study/Concentration/Focus/Memorization Techniques?
<div>Would love to hear all suggestions! Figured this might be ripe for a stand alone topic!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/acupuncturestudents">Acupuncture Students</a> - 0 replies </div>
Quiz time!
<div>As if we don't get enough from school already...:) <br/> What category do these herbs belong to? <br/>Chong Bai <br/>Gui Zhi <br/>Zi Su Ye <br/>Jing Jie <br/>Fang Feng <br/>Xi Xin <br/>Xiang Ru <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/acupuncturestudents">Acupuncture Students</a> - 7 replies </div>
Ear Acupuncture ROCKS!
<div>Would love to hear people's success stories with ear acupuncture! I am in the ear clinic this quarter and have seen amazing results! We do a lot of NADA, quite a bit of the pain protocol and this season have been using the Immune protocol as well. Personally (on myself) I've had ear points cure headaches and nausea. On patients I have seen them cure sciatica, incontinence and high blood pressure to name a few. What are people's favorite points?! I love relax muscle, adrenals, brain - ohh too many to list!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/acupuncturestudents">Acupuncture Students</a> - 2 replies </div>
AIMC vs. ACTCM
<div>Hello! <br/>I am currently thinking of ditching my career for acupuncture school, and I'm comparing AIMC vs ACTCM. <br/>I was wondering if any of you guys go to these shools and if you could tell me some pros and cons of each?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/acupuncturestudents">Acupuncture Students</a> - 8 replies </div>
Dr. Wang Mi Qu on TCM Psychology
<div>Dr. Wang Mi Qu ??? <br/>post doc teacher @ Chengdu University <br/>grad of Beijing Uni ? graduate w/Dr. Fu here @ACTCM <br/>1979: - Ping Wu wrote insomnia study w/ him, as well as study about ? insomnia <br/> <br/>72 kinds of differences betw. male &amp; female <br/> <br/>1970-1980 TCM psychology made surge of development: involved branch of TCM, but not systemized. <br/> <br/>next year: psychology conference in Beijing: invitation to go <br/> <br/>dr. Wang: more focused on genetics now <br/>: 7 emotions: how impair internal emotions <br/>---------- <br/>research case: animal research on fear/KI (cats&amp;rats) <br/>-scared rat (from cat); (?cat also scared of rat?)- research how scared next generation of rat?s Yang def. <br/>-use Jing gui san qi wan- usually used to tx KI yang def. <br/> <br/>fear: cause qi ji to go down: rat has freq. incontinence (test if sudden bright light scares &amp; check for incontinence) <br/>-measure urination/BM freq/amount <br/>-after formula, comes back down to normal (proof Jing gui san qi wan helps KI qi def.) <br/> <br/>-measure thickness of brain layer (cerebral cortex?)- back to normal after <br/>-presences of gene (? structure) changed ? tonifies KI def. <br/>---------- <br/>psychology tx started before acupuncture or herbs developed!!, but most immature of modalities <br/>-research is more high level (physiological, mechanical low level more research) <br/>-mental dev. more complicated <br/>character of medicine: Yi: lower portion morphed from shaman to alcohol (shaman tx more psych. issues) <br/> <br/>Ling shu: speaks of psychol. tx <br/>Shang Han Lun: <br/>Sun Si Mao?s: <br/>Yi Tian Shi (Wen Bing related) <br/> <br/>TCM psychol. tx: narrow meaning ? just use words (psychotherapy?) <br/>- just hearing famous doctor?s name is beginning of tx (already getting a little better) <br/> <br/>relationship w/ dr. &amp; px: in every interaction <br/>-negative emotions possible: anxiety, fear, cautious, dependence, hopeless, depression, suicidal tendencies, anger, grief? <br/>-what px want: best doctor for them, respect for them, need understand, accept, comfort, someone they can depend on, need information on their health, feel safe, in good hands <br/>---------- <br/>Key points of success <br/>-Ling shu: teaching chapter: use of language to help px: how educate, comfort, give guidance <br/>1) trust/faith in doctor <br/>2) communication w/ doctor <br/> <br/>in dr. wang?s reseach: 100 cases of mental DO: 73.8% male px!! (hard to get women to get tx) <br/>-50% anger related <br/>-next: overthinking, terror, sadness, grief, fear, overjoy <br/> <br/>TCM: consulation is tx, tx is consultation <br/>when get consultation: mental DO is not very severe yet <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>---------- <br/>-TCM psychol. related to general TCM fundamental theories <br/>basic characteristics of TCM?? ? <br/>1) holistic --tx body, spirit, environment (human body w/ nature &amp; society) <br/>2) differentiation ? indiviual?s specific case <br/> <br/>TCM TREATMENT METHODS <br/>1) talking to people ? basic method <br/>dx: key points: what cause wrong: educate, then advice <br/> <br/>2) 7 emotions &amp; 5 element relation to tx <br/>-use controlling relationship <br/> <br/>A) case: King has depression/SP: dr. Wen zi to come: use anger/LV to tx <br/>-doctor healed, but burned to death by King <br/> <br/>B) dr. Zhang zi he: TCM psychol. dr. <br/> px ds by fear (robbed @ hotel): wife (husband ? respect dr., but other dr. ? help) <br/>-dr. Zhang agreed ? use any herbs: she scarred, ?sound: even little sound gives palpitations <br/>-wood bells: woman to concentrate, then banged on bell loudly, then repeated it; px gradually get more calm <br/>-@ night: got someone to knock on window: then told her that sent someone to <br/>-earth control water: get px to think.. (patient not even scared of loud thunder!!) <br/> <br/>dr. Wo be: behaviour tx <br/>: systematic desensitization <br/> <br/>C) uncontrolled laughing: <br/>D) joy control sadness (got tumor: get playful doctor to cure tumor) <br/>E) anger control sadness <br/>-concubine pretend to have distress ? doctor tell her <br/> <br/>3) Yang vs. Yin treatment <br/>Huang di neijing <br/> <br/>Yin - Yang <br/>Joy - Anger <br/>Neg ? Positive <br/> <br/>F) dr. Zhang zi he: woman anger easily: husband powerful, but she has low appetite (get her very happy: get two comedians to make her laugh); 2 comedians also eat with her a lot; <br/> <br/>E) opposite will transform to other > schizophrenia: <br/> <br/>4) tx method: neijing: transform your focus <br/>-since childhood: chest pain, SOB, cough, asthma: works @sea <br/>-parents very care: repeatly constant: px thinks more about own disease <br/>-dr.: nothing wrong with your chest: pbx in your ear: bleed ear, very painful (get px to focus on ear, not chest) <br/>-did use chest point on ear, so chest did get better <br/>-px transform focus on ear, gradually chest pain got better <br/> <br/>transmit &amp; transform into something else <br/> <br/>-use cold/hunger to treat memory <br/>-use funny talk to tx diarrhea <br/> <br/>5) pretend to use acupuncture &amp; herbs: hint/suggestive treatment <br/>case: parasite in abdomen (px thinks so) <br/>-drunk: confused &amp; went back home; thirsty &amp; drink water from pool <br/>-saw lots of worms in pool (think abdomen has so many parasites) <br/> <br/>dr. wu: says he does believe px: I can take care of you <br/>-gave real herbs (purging) <br/>-dr. had poo in pot (already prepared w/worms in it, to show BM gone) <br/> <br/>dr. use method: to HINT curing (think needle kill worm) <br/> <br/>6) dream analysis <br/>TCM: according to Yin/Yang &amp; 5 element theory <br/>vs. Frued (subconscious &amp; sexual desire) <br/>-dreams indicates, water/fire, yin/yang <br/>-if dream of fire/red=yang excess (rel. to heart) <br/>-dr. wang px: always dream of water; T= pale: def. cold, cold extremities <br/>-use fu zi: very warming <br/>-a diff. dr. had treated, ? good results, but still think px needs them. <br/>-use diff. method: use tea to soak feet (? intake): heavy dosage (30 qian each) 2x a day (evening &amp; morning) <br/>-after this, much less dreaming about water: extremities gradually warmer <br/> <br/>px: carbuncles (yang excess ds): cold herbs <br/>dream: lots of research still need (theories diff. than freud) <br/>-dream: higher level <br/>-need lotsa method <br/> <br/>7) change the environment method <br/>-good environment: help good emotions/mental activiites <br/>-natural: high mountian, sea, travel <br/>-society: family, work <br/> <br/>case: stress/anxiety: <br/>high official: lotsa competition/stres: ? like job; dr. shen zi tell him to give up job <br/> <br/>case: woman: over 30 yrs. old (? married): depression, lotsa of vomit) <br/>herbs: qi go down > ? help with vomit <br/>got husband to marry her <br/> <br/>8) meditation <br/>Tai qi, qi gong, imagination?, prayer, Buddist tx <br/>-calm, peace, can control hyperactivity <br/> <br/>case: high offical px: lost his power/favor from boss > got mental DO, HA, dizzy, disconnected, ?appetite, insomnia <br/>-Buddhist monk told him his past life (have to experience this): advise to do meditation: gradually got better <br/> <br/>SPECIFIC METHODS: TX MENTAL/EMOTIONAL DO <br/>1) Huan Hen Dao Yin Gong (book: how to ) <br/>-related to anger, (also sadness, overthinking ) <br/>Huan: ?suffer from? (huan bing: suffer disease) <br/>Hen: anger <br/>(both have HT radical) <br/>-general characteristics: all go to Heart <br/>> regulates qi <br/>> if have anger or other mental DO: can blow qi out <br/>dr. wang: one day @ school: female px: husband in car accident &amp; died (very loud belching, ? sleep, ? appetite, hypchondriac distention) <br/>: TCM: partner:? 100 points to cause mental DO <br/>> ST qi ji rebelling <br/>> dr. wang taught her to blow out the qi (belching got less); she feel hypchondriac discomfort better <br/>> also taught how to make abdominal breathing, &amp; one prescription: but she didn?t take the two bags, she didn?t think she needs them; now she?s much better. <br/>>> all emotinal stemmed from qi ji DO <br/>neijing/su wen: pathologies from qi dysfunction > regulate qi <br/> <br/>breathing <br/>1) before : lower lips more forward than upper. <br/>2) lift up arms: level w/ shoulder, facing same direction as qi blowing out <br/>3) use abdominal breathing, contract to make qigo out <br/>4) posture slightly leaning forward <br/> <br/>Qi character: original meaning=breath <br/>gigong: use for regular maintenaince <br/>10-15x /session <br/>-how long/frequent depend on severity of case (5-6x for severe case) <br/>-usually twice a day (morning &amp; afternoon) <br/> <br/>case: schizophrenia <br/>group 1: 22% (11 people): gigong <br/>group 2: just arm exercise (same movement) <br/>-nurse guides <br/>-monitor: 70 days <br/>-16 specific signs: dislike speech, hypochond. pain, plum pit qi? <br/>-3 points: 0-4: ? sx, low, mid, high severity <br/>> signif. difference betw. groups : esp. hypochondriac pain &amp; plum pit qi <br/>> emotional signs/sx? ? delerium or excessive talking, quiet, hypoactivity, abnormal behaviour,dull complexion, anger easily, vexation, meloncholy, grief, crying, low energy, insomnia, hallucinations, compulsive behavior,</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/acupuncturestudents">Acupuncture Students</a> - 0 replies </div>
new at AIMC
<div>Hi all, <br/> <br/>I just wanted to say hi...HI! <br/> <br/>I just started at AIMC and am thrilled. After doing massage for 20 years and studying interior design for three (including Feng Shui) I have decided to become a doctor of oriental medicine. It has been a long time since my brain has had to wrap around the science, but I am loving the challenge so far. I am part time this trimester and thinking I will bump up to full time with the T/TH/Sat schedule in the fall. For now I am taking Anatomy and Physiology I, Western Medical Terminology I, Surface Anatomy and Observation I. Oh, and I am commuting from Santa Rosa and taking Physics at the JC. Still making my nut doing massage, but seriously considering applying for student loans to cover living expenses so I can really focus in on school. <br/> <br/>Any feedback, tips or suggestions are welcome. <br/> <br/>Thanks!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/acupuncturestudents">Acupuncture Students</a> - 1 reply </div>
anyone have books for sale?
<div>Hi all - <br/>I've moved from SF to Austin TX to attend the school here (AOMA.edu). It's been amazing so far. <br/>Was wondering if anyone has any books they'd like to unload. Mainly: <br/>Pocket Manual of Chinese Med by LEE <br/>Chinese Acupuncture &amp; Moxibustion (CAM) by Cheng <br/> <br/>Or is there something else that's been really helpful to your studies besides the basics?? <br/> <br/>Thanks! <br/>Agnes</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/acupuncturestudents">Acupuncture Students</a> - 9 replies </div>
TCM Reconsidered (An Article)
<div>I've read and heard so much about the debate on whether TCM is really "traditional." <br/> <br/>From my understanding of chinese culture/history and the development of confucianism vs daoism, this article really seems to ring true. <br/>http://www.chineseherbacademy.org/articles/tcm.shtml</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/acupuncturestudents">Acupuncture Students</a> - 3 replies </div>
herb samples
<div>I am taking my first herb class next term. I think they require us to get these herb samples set that's $100. I heard that the herbs in the sample packages are pretty crappy. I am wondering if anyone has gotten herbs (like 1oz of each) from a herb store and divide it among classmates to make their own herb sample set. Would it be cheaper/better that way? <br/> <br/> Thanks!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/acupuncturestudents">Acupuncture Students</a> - 1 reply </div>
Networking while in school
<div>My mentor has been drilling into my head that it's really important to get out and socialize and network with professionals in my new career. Especially since I'm moving to a whole new place, where my current contacts dont really reach. I haven't moved yet, but I have sent out a dozen or so letters to acupuncturists that practice around my new home and plan to call all of them right after I've gotten settled in. I've been pleasantly surprised that two practictioners have actually taken the time to call me and wish me well. They both encouraged me to call them after I've moved and we've discussed my shadowing them in their practice. <br/> <br/>I'm just tickled pink that this effort has produced any results this early. But I know that once my classes start, I'm going to be absolutely loaded with work. Does anybody here actively work at networking? How can you do that and still have time for work and study? Is there anyone here that finds this aspect easy?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/acupuncturestudents">Acupuncture Students</a> - 10 replies </div>