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ST36 Acupuncture Point Location, Practical Use, and Benefits

Stomach 36 (ST36, ST-36), also known as Zusanli, or "Three Leg Mile", is one of the most commonly used acupuncture points. It is utilized for its remarkable effects on overall…

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November 16, 2024

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November 2024 Updates

Hello! We appreciate everyone being here and hope we've been a valuable resource of information! We have more coming into 2025, including: More articles on acupuncture, herbs, formulas, and general…

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November 15, 2024

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LI4 Acupuncture Point Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits

Large Intestines 4, also known as LI4, LI-4, or LI 4 ("Hegu" in TCM, gō koku in Korean Acupuncture) is one of the most well-known and widely used acupuncture points.…

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November 13, 2024

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Spleen 4 Acupoint Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits

Spleen 4 (SP4, SP4, or SP 4), also known as "Gong Sun" (Grandchild or minute connected channel according to Maciocia), is a vital point often utilized for conditions that involve…

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November 6, 2024

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Spleen 3 Acupoint Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits

Spleen 3 (SP3, Sp 3, Sp-3), also known as Taibai or "Supreme White" ( Hey I didn't create the name, I just write it as I see it) , holds…

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November 3, 2024

li 15 acupuncture point location

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LI 15 Acupoint Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits

The next acupuncture point we're going to cover is Large Intestine 15 (Li 15). LI 15, also known as “Jianyu or shoulder bone (TCM) "Gyeonu" (Korean Acupuncture), is a significant…

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October 19, 2024

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Useful Guide To Muscles of the Low Back – Anatomy 4 All!

Section 1: Muscles of the Low Back AnatomySuperficial Muscle LayerLatissimus DorsiIntermediate LayerSerratus Posterior InferiorDeep Muscle Layer (Intrinsic Muscles)MultifidusSection 2: Functional Roles of Low Back MusclesSpinal Stability and Core SupportCommon Conditions…

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October 16, 2024

lung 10 acupuncture point location

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Lung 10 Acupoint Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits

Lung 10 (Lu10 or Lu 10) is known as "Yuji:, meaning "Fish Border," which reflects its location along the fleshy border of the thenar eminence (Thumb). Quick LinksLung 10 Point…

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October 14, 2024

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Important Muscles of the Neck: Anatomy 4 All!

ContentsThings to ConsiderClinical Insights for Acupuncture and AcupressureMajor Muscles of the NeckTrapeziusSternocleidomastoid (SCM)Levator ScapulaeScalenes (Anterior, Middle, and Posterior)Splenius Capitis and Splenius CervicisMore Articles Important muscles of the neck are not…

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October 13, 2024