It aims to draw the conclusion that the ideas of treatment in Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing （《针灸甲乙经》, A-B Classic on Acupuncture and Moxibustion ） can be summarized as ＂regulation＂ and ＂harmonization＂ through the ...It aims to draw the conclusion that the ideas of treatment in Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing （《针灸甲乙经》, A-B Classic on Acupuncture and Moxibustion ） can be summarized as ＂regulation＂ and ＂harmonization＂ through the research of words in the Classic, such as ＂being normal＂, ＂regulation＂ and ＂harmonization＂. The lost of regulation of a normal person shows disharmony. Regulation can make the person-being-sick become harmony and back to ＂being normal＂. ＂Regulation＂ and ＂harmonization＂ right imply the quintessence of traditional Chinese medicine.展开更多
In the present paper, the author gives some comments on acupuncture treatment of diseases from 1) selecting acupoints based on seasonal conditions; 2) performing reinforcing or reducing needling manipulations in accor...In the present paper, the author gives some comments on acupuncture treatment of diseases from 1) selecting acupoints based on seasonal conditions; 2) performing reinforcing or reducing needling manipulations in accordance with the waxing and wanning of the moon; 3) conducting acupuncture treatment in accordance with the time and the state of disease; and 4) performing acupuncture treatment based on the prosperity or decline of the meridian-qi, which are described in medical book The Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic展开更多
By reviewing the historical background and the current state of dry needling(DN),including the"AntiDN Independence"movement by the acupuncture profession in the west,this paper emphasizes that DN is acupunct...By reviewing the historical background and the current state of dry needling(DN),including the"AntiDN Independence"movement by the acupuncture profession in the west,this paper emphasizes that DN is acupuncture,or more precisely,a"de-meridian"style of acupuncture.Clinical applications of DN and its modern studies have seen a tremendous growth spurt during the past two decades,which suggests that the meridian theory of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)may not be the exclusive theory to guide acupuncture.Even certain high-quality DN trials may serve as good examples for acupuncture research,such as refining the stimulation targets in acupoints,recognizing the reflex properties of acupoints known as acu-reflex points(ARPs),or establishing standardized indicators of stimulus amount while objectively assessing the needling efficacy.Like any other therapies,DN has its shares of drawbacks or limitations,which reminds that while innovating classical acupuncture,it is still necessary to inherit the valuable experience of classic acupuncture and the rational core of meridian theory.This is crucial for enhancing the efficacy of clinical acupuncture intervention including DN to broaden the treatment scope and indications of acupuncture.展开更多
文摘It aims to draw the conclusion that the ideas of treatment in Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing （《针灸甲乙经》, A-B Classic on Acupuncture and Moxibustion ） can be summarized as ＂regulation＂ and ＂harmonization＂ through the research of words in the Classic, such as ＂being normal＂, ＂regulation＂ and ＂harmonization＂. The lost of regulation of a normal person shows disharmony. Regulation can make the person-being-sick become harmony and back to ＂being normal＂. ＂Regulation＂ and ＂harmonization＂ right imply the quintessence of traditional Chinese medicine.
文摘In the present paper, the author gives some comments on acupuncture treatment of diseases from 1) selecting acupoints based on seasonal conditions; 2) performing reinforcing or reducing needling manipulations in accordance with the waxing and wanning of the moon; 3) conducting acupuncture treatment in accordance with the time and the state of disease; and 4) performing acupuncture treatment based on the prosperity or decline of the meridian-qi, which are described in medical book The Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic
文摘By reviewing the historical background and the current state of dry needling(DN),including the"AntiDN Independence"movement by the acupuncture profession in the west,this paper emphasizes that DN is acupuncture,or more precisely,a"de-meridian"style of acupuncture.Clinical applications of DN and its modern studies have seen a tremendous growth spurt during the past two decades,which suggests that the meridian theory of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)may not be the exclusive theory to guide acupuncture.Even certain high-quality DN trials may serve as good examples for acupuncture research,such as refining the stimulation targets in acupoints,recognizing the reflex properties of acupoints known as acu-reflex points(ARPs),or establishing standardized indicators of stimulus amount while objectively assessing the needling efficacy.Like any other therapies,DN has its shares of drawbacks or limitations,which reminds that while innovating classical acupuncture,it is still necessary to inherit the valuable experience of classic acupuncture and the rational core of meridian theory.This is crucial for enhancing the efficacy of clinical acupuncture intervention including DN to broaden the treatment scope and indications of acupuncture.
