Clinic

Question 1

Why is the kidney sometimes used to treat chronic breathing conditions?

Answer 1

The Kidney “Grasps The Qi” that is sent down. Qi refers to the clear qi inhaled by the lungs.

> It helps the lungs to control the respiration
The root of breathing

Question 2

How would Kidney Essence affect the ears?

Answer 2

If kidney essence is depleted, there would be tinnitus and hearing decline.

Question 3

Where is Mìng Mén?

Answer 3

Located between kidneys (Gate of Life) at DU 04.

Question 4

When the Stomach fails to descend, we will see symptoms such as

Answer 4

bloating, epigastric fullness or pain, belching, bad breath, hiccup, nausea, vomiting and acid reflux

Question 5

Which 2 meridians are commonly used in fertility treatments?

Answer 5

Chong (closely related to Kidney, has a lot of blood) and Ren

Question 6

“Wind cold invading exterior”

Answer 6

“Wind cold invading the exterior” = a superficial pattern. Cold.

Question 7

Points for constipation

Answer 7

SJ6
ST25

Two way effects: ST25 will treat diarrhea and constipation

Question 8

A point to influence blood

Answer 8

SP10 is a point to influence blood, so use to treat blood disorder

Ren 6 is Sea of Qi. Good point to tonify.

Question 9

Liver Qi Stagnation Excess or Def?

Answer 9

Excess

Question 10

Kidney Yang Def vs Kidney Qi Def?

Answer 10

Yang def. will see cold signs

Qi deficiency there’s no cold signs, just tired.

Question 11

Yin def. shows cold or heat signs?

Answer 11

Shows heat signs

Question 12

Liver Yang Rising

Answer 12

Too much yang in the liver:

Symptoms may be:
Red face, red eyes, pain on the top of head, very energetic.