Class 5 - Bi Syndrom

Question 1

What are different types of Bi-Syndrome

Answer 1

Wind - migratory (moving joint to joint)
Cold - afflictive, PAINFUL (Fixed, severe, ag by cold, dec mobility)
Damp - Lodged (Fixed, swelling, numbness)
Hot - Febrile (Heat, redness, pain and swelling joints)

Question 2

With Bone Bi, what does persistent obstruction lead to?

Answer 2

Accumulation of Body fluids, turn into PHLEGM
(R Arthritis)
—extreme phlegm leads to swelling and deformity of joint bones

Question 3

What depths of body does Bi Syndrome act?

Answer 3

Skin
Muscle
Vessel - T-purple dark
Sinew
Bone - deformity

Question 4

According to disorders of Yin organs, how does Bi present?
HT,
LU
SP
KD, LV??

Answer 4

HT - palps, anxiety, heavy stifling sensation
LU - coughs, fatigue, wheezing, SOB, worse on exertion
SP - abd distension, weak limbs, hiccup, vomit, nausea, anorexia
KD - weakness of spinal column and standing for long periods
LV - irritability, HA, tightness, insomnia, menses, hypochon,

Question 5

What two concepts allow use of Distal points for Bi Syndrome?

Answer 5

The MORE Distal a Point is on meridian the stronger influence at other end
Corresponding Joints (Shoulder=Hip, Elbow=Knee, Wrist=Ankle)

Question 6

What causes Bi Syndrom

Answer 6

***Wind, Cold, Damp, Heat - EPF
Xs Physical Exercise, Overwork, Emotional Stress
Trauma, Childbirth
Internal Imbalance - Blo stasis, retention of damp/phlegm