Acupuncture Flashcards
How is acupuncture performed?
fine filiform needles with hair-like gauges in width are inserted superficially on various parts of the body. (needle feels heavy, tingly, itching or variations of this)
How does acupuncture work? (theories)
nervous system
stimulates body’s narcotic like substances
works synergistically together
What is the hypothalamic-pituitary glands
they are responsible for realeasing neurotransmitters and endorphins the body’s natural pain-killing hormones
acupuncture points are areas of…
designated electrical sensitivity
Hypothalamus controls 7 basic functions of our body
sleep, hunger, thirst, etc.
also controls pituitary controls release of hormones to the endocrine system
Substances released can…
relax the body’s nervous system (parasympathetic nervous system). Regulate the serotonin in the brain. *treatment of depression
Where is acupuncture rooted in
taoist tradition- yinyang theory (backbone of traditional chinese medicine.)
Where did acupuncture begin?
primitive society of china
In China what kind of stone did they use
bian stone
Most significant milestones in history of acupuncture
Huang Di - The yellow emperor
Shang dynasty - evidence of acupuncture and moxibustion through hieroglyphics
various forms of acupuncture
traditional chinese medicine auricular korean hand therapy japanese clasical five element
classical five element
works primarily with psychosomatic effect of acupuncture, every organ is paired with an emotion
Classical 5 element diagnosis
- color, what shade they present of imbalanced element (ext to their eyes)
- odor, smell they emit as you are near them
- sound, what their voice projects
- emotion, what elemental imbalance they present
- pulses, 28 different qualities
various other forms of acupuncture treatment
animal acupuncture, facial rejuvenation, pediatric acupuncture
