EFFECTS ON ENDOCRINAL FUNCTION TREATED WITH ACUPUNCTURE BASED ON QIJIE THEROY IN EPILEPSY PATIENTS

Objective To explore the effects on endocrinal function treated with acupuncture based on Qijie （the pathway of qi） theory in epilepsy patients. Methods A total of 60 epilepsy patients were randomly divided into acupuncture and medication group （n--30）, and single medication group （n = 30）. Both groups were taken antiepileptic drugs, sodium valproate regularly. The acupoints of Fengfu（风府 GV 16）,TiEmzhu （天柱 BL 10） and Renying （人迎 ST 9） were selected as major points according to Qijie theory （气街理论） in acupuncture and medication group. The plasma levels of cortisol （CORT）, estrogen （E2）, progesterone （Prog）, pituitary prolactin （PRL）, and epilepsy score were observed successively in both enrolled groups in pre-treatment and post-treatment. The outcomes were statistically analyzed. Results The effective rate was 96.7% in either group, and there was no significant differences; the epilepsy score was （13. 584.01） in pre- treatment and （7.86 ___4.90） in post-treatment in acupuncture and medication group and those in single medi- cation group were （12.97 ± 3. 91） and （7. 86 ± 4.90） respectively, indicating apparent improvement （P〈O. 05）. The increase of CORT in acupuncture and medication group indicated significant difference in post-treatment compared with that in single medication group （P = 0.046）. The differences of E2, PRL, Prog in post-treatment in two groups showed no statistical significance （P〉0. 05）. More effects had been a- chieved in acupuncture and medication group on endocrinal function and controlling epileptic seizures in epilepsy patients. Conclusion Acupuncture treatment based on Qijie theory is effective on improving endocrinal function in epilepsy patients.

Image Innovation and Fusion in Xin Qiji’s Lyrics

Xin Qiji’s lyrics are known for their innovative images. This is attributed to his exceptional writing talent and creativity. Through careful observation, emotional sensitivity, and a richly imaginative mind, he crafts images. By skillfully intertwining natural and social images, he links them closely, using each to enhance the other. In his lyrics, he forges an alliance with the egret, creating numerous poetic pieces centered on this image. Together, the poet and the egret deliver a “drama” that is both poetic and filled with philosophical insights. To create new images with social and natural implications, Xin Qiji makes bold attempts, adopting an approach of writing lyrics in the same way as writing prose. He draws inspiration from various literary forms, transforming lyrics from a medium primarily focused on expressing emotions stirred by scenery—a common practice in the Northern Song Dynasty—into a tool for narrating stories while depicting scenery. This shift has provided important insights into lyric creation in the Southern Song Dynasty and beyond.