Let’s come back to Stomach 34, ST-34 (“Liang Qiu” or bright valley), a point I frequently use in the clinical. I wanted to provide some more insight and provide a more comprehensive overview. This point is effective in both acupuncture and acupressure, and today, we’re going to cover its uses in both. Stomach 34 has … [Read more…]
Let’s explore a point I frequently use in clinical practice – San Jiao 6 (SJ 6), also known as Zhigou. This point is quite versatile and effective in treatment, which is why it deserves special attention. In this article, we’ll cover the basic functions of San Jiao 6 and examine its localized significance. We’ll also … [Read more…]
Heart 6 (Yinxi) is located just 0.5 cun below Heart 7. For a more detailed understanding of the point’s location, feel free to refer to the previous article, where we covered Heart 7 extensively. Additionally, I’ve included point location visuals in this blog post to help clarify the exact position of Heart 6. Point Location … [Read more…]
Today, we’re going to delve into a particularly special acupuncture point: Heart 7, also known as Shenmen or “Spirit Gate”, or “Mind door”. While we will touch on Heart 6 (Yinxi) and Heart 5 (Tongli) in future articles, today’s focus will be entirely on Heart 7 due to its significance in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). … [Read more…]
I wanted to talk about the pathogen known as “wind” (Feng, pronounced “Fung”), specifically what is wind as defined by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the most common clinical manifestation, known as wind-cold and wind-heat. What is Wind in TCM Theory? Wind in TCM is a very interesting pathogen because it is related not only … [Read more…]
What is Yintang? Yintang (EX-HN3) is used on a daily basis clinically, as it provides a sense of calmness and stress relief for a majority of patients. It is easily accessible, and can provide a good lead-in for the treatment. Yin in Traditional Chinese Medicine refers to the softer side of life, more relaxed. It … [Read more…]
GB20 is a point I used frequent in the clinic. It is also on of the points that does not require deep insertions of the needles due to the nature of the location. It is used clinically for many different disorders and can be utilized in different patient settings. GB20 Acupuncture Point Location In the … [Read more…]
Neck pain is a common ailment seen clinically for patients worldwide. Studies estimate that neck pain is prevalent in about 10% to 30% of the adult population, making it one of the leading causes of disability globally.1 In this article, we will explore the role of Acupuncture after neck surgery and benefits. Understanding Cervical Anatomy … [Read more…]
Photo credit: Jessieheqi Urinary Bladder 13 (UB13, UB 13), also known as Feishu or Bladder 13 (Bl-13), is a commonly used acupuncture point, especially for lung conditions. Location It is located 1.5 cun lateral to the center of the spinous process on the level of the third thoracic vertebra (T3). 1 Functions of UB13 From … [Read more…]
Breathing into the lower Dantian is a practice rooted in martial arts like Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Qigong and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Location of the Lower Dantian The Lower Dantian, located about an inch and a half, or 1.5 cun (2 finger breadths) from an acupuncture unit of measurement, below the belly button, … [Read more…]
