Acupuncture and TCM

Empire Blue Cross diagnosis restrictions removed

2011-09-15T22:58:00.000-04:00

After numerous efforts and letters on behalf of the Acupuncture Society of New York and other independent efforts effective July 16th, ASNY was informed that the diagnosis restrictions on Empire BC/BS plans have been removed. Prior restrictions included knee and/or hip osteoarthritis provable with x-ray and nausea from chemotherapy, pregnancy or post surgical. After extensive contact with the company we have received the response that "our medical policies have been updated and the prior diagnosis restrictions have been removed". ASNY thanks everyone who helped contribute to the reversal of these restrictions.

Please watch www.asny.org for upcoming ASNY programs on Major Medical, No Fault and Workers Compensation Insurance. Additionally, I look forward to updating you on meetings that ASNY has this month with the Governor's Office, Department of Insurance and the Workers Compensation Board.

I sincerely thank those who are ASNY members and strongly encourage new members to join in order to help fuel these efforts.

Respectfully,
James M. Shinol, ASNY President

NYCTCM 15th Anniversary Celebration

2011-07-12T21:34:00.001-04:00

NYCTCM 15th Anniversary, a set on Flickr.

NYCTCM 15th Anniversary at the Sheraton East in Flushing, June 12, 2011

Open House at New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine

2011-07-12T07:51:00.000-04:00

Become an Acupuncturist

Join us to hear about the exceptional programs at New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine that prepare you for a career in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Prospective students are invited to attend an NYCTCM Open House for an overview of the Acupuncture school & Traditional Chinese Medicine school programs, a tour of the facility, open discussion, and information on the application process.

We are accepting applications for Fall Trimester 2011 which begins September 2011

Early Acceptance Tuition Incentive: Enroll by August 5 and become eligible for a 10% credit on your first trimester's tuition.

Please call (516) 739-1545 to reserve your spot or email admissions@nyctcm.edu

Accreditation
NYCTCM was granted full accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) in May of 2002.

This means that our students can qualify for financial aid, can sit without restriction for the NCCAOM examinations, and can qualify for licensure in almost every state in the U.S.

In addition, in April of 2003 the New York State Education Department granted to NYCTCM the authority to confer Masters' degrees.

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2011-06-14T09:21:00.001-04:00

NYCTCM Alumni give a demonstration of Tai Chi Sword at the NYCTCM 15th Anniversary Celebration.

List of Accredited Acupuncture Schools in U.S.

2011-05-24T15:15:00.000-04:00

The Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) is the national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit Master's-level programs in the acupuncture and Oriental medicine profession. As an independent body, ACAOM accredits first professional Master's degree and professional Master's level certificate and diploma programs in acupuncture and first professional Master's degree and professional Master's level certificate and diploma programs in Oriental medicine with a concentration in both acupuncture and herbal therapies. Currently, ACAOM has over 50 schools and colleges with accredited or candidacy status with the Commission.

List of Accredited Acupuncture Schools in U.S. is available at the ACAOM website.

Budget Beauty: Manicured Without Getting Clipped - Frugal Traveler Blog - NYTimes.com

2011-05-24T12:00:00.000-04:00

Image by NYCTCM via FlickrBudget Beauty: Manicured Without Getting Clipped - Frugal Traveler Blog - NYTimes.com
Matt Gross, NY Times Blogger for "Frugal Traveler" writes about his visit to NYCTCM Acupuncture Clinic in Manhattan.
"As the needle went into my skin, somewhere between the two biggest toes on my left foot, I felt an almost electrical jolt—my metatarsal bones pulsed with energy, like a muscle cramp but completely painless. It was as if my entire foot were a neon sign that had never been switched on before.
“Wow,” I think I said, and the four people in white lab coats observing me hurried to ask if I was okay. Was it a burning pain? No. Was it subsiding? Um, maybe a little. Okay, then everything was fine.
Then they stuck more needles in me.
For aficionados of acupuncture, this is old hat. According to the tenets of Chinese medicine, tapping skinny needles into your pressure points is an age-old way of rebalancing the body and restoring, or ensuring, general health.
The first stop, at 10:30 a.m., was the New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (13 East 37th Street; 212-685-0888, nyctcm.edu), an accredited school with three- and four-year degree programs in acupuncture and Chinese herbology. It is located on the fourth floor of one of those anonymous office buildings in the East 30s, just north of Murray Hill. Inside, the school felt like a regular doctor’s office, with forms to fill out detailing medical history and current problems, and lots of people in white lab coats...
After answering some intimate questions about my gastrointestinal workings, I was escorted into the treatment room, where I undressed, put on a paper hospital gown and lay down on a table. The needles went in, most of them painlessly, but every once in a while — like when they went into my foot or lower back — the feeling was incredible. I don’t know how much store I put in Chinese medicine, but those pressure points are definitely connected to deep systems in the human body."
Visit New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Clinic
New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (NYCTCM)'s Teaching Clinic offers affordably priced Acupuncture and Chinese Healing Arts to the community while providing our advanced students with a clinical internship.
Our interns are senior-level students who have passed a series of qualifying exams that allow them to diagnose and prescribe therapies for the patients who come to our clinic. Licensed Acupuncturists and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners supervise our interns. Many of our supervisors have M.D. degrees from China, and all have considerable clinical and teaching experience.
Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM encompasses both acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. While acupuncture is perhaps the most widely recognized area of TCM, Chinese Herbal Medicine is also very important in your treatment. Chinese Herbal Medicine administers natural herbal formulas specifically designed to correct imbalances in the body, aiding in the treatment of disease. Our clinic provides Acupuncture Therapy, Herbal Prescriptions, Nutrition Counseling and Massage Therapy.

Acupuncture treatment at NYCTCM

2011-05-20T08:34:00.001-04:00

NYCTCM Students and Classrooms
Originally uploaded by NYCTCM

Student interns at NYCTCM Clinic give acupuncture treatments to patients in the community, who are helped by receiving a low cost acupuncture treatment, and the students learn.

Modern TCM Diagnosis & Facial Acupuncture CE Seminars

2011-04-04T14:19:00.000-04:00

Seminar 1: Modern TCM Diagnosis with Acupuncture Points Palpation (with English translation)

This course will introduce the selection of effective acupoints for Modern TCM Diagnosis with Acupuncture Points Palpation on clinical experiences. Details will be given about the meridians and acupoints related to Modern TCM Diagnosis with Acupuncture Points Palpation. Detailed demonstration of Modern TCM Diagnosis with Acupuncture Points Palpation and clinical application

Date & Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday, April 30, 2011 with 1 hour break

PDA Points: 7

Seminar 2: MicroAcupuncture for Facial Rejuvenation (with English translation)

This course covers acupoints which are related to MicroAcupuncture application, basic procedures and principles of MicroAcupuncture, and detailed demonstration MicroAcupuncture needle techniques and clinical application

Date & Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sunday, May 1, 2011 with 1 hour break

PDA Points: 7

Location: New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Room 101, 155 First Street, Mineola, NY, 11501

About the Speaker:

Prof. Ren, Xiao Yan graduated from Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1988 and is President of Beijing Renxiaoyan Implant Acupuncture Medical Study/Develop Center. She develops health implant acupuncture products by combining modern medical techniques on the basis of traditional medicine theory.

She has close cooperating relationships with such medical institutions as Beijing Basic Medical Study, Institute of the Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing No. 301 Hospital and Zhejiang Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, laying a solid foundation for developing a new generation of acupuncture technique and related products.

To Register:

Please register for the Continuing Education classes by Prof. Ren at the NYCTCM CEU page.

http://www.nyctcm.edu/alumni/ceu.htm

Veterinarians study Acupuncture for animals

2011-02-02T18:32:00.000-05:00

Dr. Zinderman is a licensed veterinarian who wanted an alternative solution to animals' health problems. He attended the Chi Institute for Chinese Veterinary Medicine and shows, in this video, acupuncture given to a Dachshund dog with back pain, a common problem in Dachshunds.

Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine, Inc. was founded in Reddick, Florida in 1998. It is now the leading veterinary continuing education (C.E.) provider of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM). The mission of the Chi Institute is to train licensed veterinarians to become cutting edge animal health care providers, capable of practicing veterinary acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and other TCVM skills.

The Chi Institute believes that the best veterinary health care is the integration of TCVM and conventional veterinary medical care, as unique advantages exist in both systems. Thus, the Chi Institute provides a high quality curriculum that will enable veterinarians to effectively apply the TCVM approach as an integral part of their practice.
Over 2,000 licensed veterinarians have graduated from the Chi Institute. They are now active and competent TCVM practitioners in the USA, Canada, South America, Europe and Japan.

Open House - NYCTCM Acupuncture School in New York

2011-02-02T12:00:00.000-05:00

Join us to hear about the exceptional programs at New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine that prepare you for a career in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Prospective students are invited to attend an NYCTCM Open House for an overview of the Acupuncture school and Traditional Chinese Medicine school programs, a tour of the facility, open discussion, and information on the application process.

Mineola Open Houses
Location: NYCTCM, 155 First St., Mineola, NY 11501

Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Saturday, March. 12, 2011, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Thursday, April 7, 2011, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Manhattan Open Houses
Location: 13 E 37th St., 4th floor, New York, NY

Thursday, Feb. 17, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday, March 17, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

What is the difference between Medical Acupuncture and Chinese Acupuncture

2010-12-13T14:53:00.001-05:00

And what’s the difference between Medical Acupuncture
and Traditional or Chinese Acupuncture?

As more and more people are looking into receiving acupuncture for their health complaints, it has become that much more important to know what type of acupuncturists are in practice and what type of qualifications they have.

Acupuncture is a component of a complete medical system called Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Acupuncture originated in China several thousand years ago.

ACUPUNCTURE TRAINING

Acupuncture is performed by licensed acupuncturists with a minimum of 3-4 years of study. This is a rigorous program of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine that includes intense study and an internship. Credentials can be seen after their name with an L.Ac.

Most often when you see the initials L.Ac., you can be confident that the acupuncturist had some serious training of at least a few years.

Medical Acupuncture is performed by a doctor (MD) or other licensed health care professional such as a chiropractor, dentist, and physical therapist.

Medical acupuncture was created for these health practitioners (MD, DC, etc.) without the lengthy study that licensed acupuncturists (L.Ac.) take. In fact, some of these courses only require 100 hours of acupuncture study!

Often, when you see the initials MD or DC or any initial without an L.Ac., more often than not, they have had much less acupuncture training.

In fact, it is in the nature of Medical Acupuncture to offer a less comprehensive course of acupuncture study to their trainees. Some states offer a minimum of ONLY 100 hours of acupuncture study while licensed acupuncturists (L.Ac.) have over 3,000 hours.

If you have received acupuncture by an MD, DC, or someone not fully trained like an L.Ac. and have not benefited from the treatment, you should consider going to a licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.) to experience the full potential that acupuncture has to offer.http://www.medicalacupuncturefacts.com/

Antioxidant activity of 45 Chinese herbs

2010-11-15T12:13:00.003-05:00

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Antioxidant activity of 45 Chinese herbs and the relationship with their TCM characteristics
Here, 45 Chinese herbs that regulate blood circulation were analyzed for antioxidant activity using the oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) assay. A recent publication by Ou et al. identified a close relationship between in vitro antioxidant activity and classification of Chinese herbs as yin or yang.

The 45 Chinese herbs in this study could be assigned the traditional characteristics of natures (cold, cool, hot and warm), flavors (pungent, sweet, sour, bitter and salty) and functions (arresting bleeding, promoting blood flow to relieve stasis, nourishing blood and clearing away heat from blood). These characteristics are generalized according to the theory of yin and yang. We identified a broad range, 40–1990 µmol Trolox Equivalent/g herbs, of antioxidant activity in water extracts. There was no significant correlation between ORAC values and natures or functions of the herbs. There was a significant relationship between flavors and ORAC values. Bitter and/or sour herbs had the highest ORAC values, pungent and/or sweet herbs the lowest. Other flavors had intermediate values.

Flavors also correspond with the yin/yang relationship and our results are supportive of the earlier publication.

We reported for the first time antioxidant properties of many Chinese herbs. High antioxidant herbs were identified as Spatholobus suberectus vine (1990 µmol TE/g), Sanguisorba officinalis root (1940 µmol TE/g), Agrimonia pilosa herb (1440 µmol TE/g), Artemisia anomala herb (1400 µmol TE/g), Salvia miltiorrhiza root (1320 µmol TE/g) and Nelembo nucifera leaf (1300 µmol TE/g). Antioxidant capacity appears to correlate with the flavors of herbs identified within the formal TCM classification system and may be a useful guide in describing their utility and biochemical mechanism of action.

Keywords: flavor – function – herbs – nature – oxygen radical absorbance capacity (orac) – traditional Chinese medicine
Hui Liao, Linda K. Banbury and David N. Leach
Centre for Phytochemistry and Pharmacology, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW 2480, Australia and 2Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030012, China
http://ecam.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/nem054v1#B2

Acupuncture for Parkinson's Disease

2010-11-14T06:23:00.000-05:00

A friend of the family had recently brought her aunt to see me for treatment. She told me that she had Parkinson's Disease along with shoulder pain. I accepted to treat her with some hesitancy because I thought this would be a difficult issue. However, as soon as I treated her, everything just seemed to flow smoothly. We were seeing each other for a period of five non-consecutive sessions for two and half weeks.
My friend's aunt whom we will address as "Mrs. Patel," was 77-years old and was visiting her family from London, England. She was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 1991. However, her main complaint was her shoulder pain that resulted from an accident during yoga practice which happened a long time ago.
After seeing how Mrs. Patel was unable to move her arm overhead (and only to the level of her collarbone forming a ninety degree angle), I immediately remember seeing this as frozen shoulder because of my past clinical experience. The pain quality ranged from dull and achy to sharp and stabbing. The pain was made worse with cold air emitted from central air conditioning to ingestion of cold foods. Her surgeon back in England did whatever he or she could to do to fix the problem after the accident. After the surgery, she was unable to move her arm. Furthermore, the surgeon had said that there was a piece of bone from the shoulder that got chipped off and was circulating inside the shoulder joint; thus making the shoulder pain even worse.

In regards to her Parkinson's Disease, it was heartbreaking to see. She had a shuffling gait while walking. She would clutch onto the side-railings with both hands to walk up and down a flight of stairs. Her body frame was frail and thin. Her visage looked very haggard and looked very tired. During the inquiry, she would often speak in a low tone of voice and she felt like sleeping all the time. All the muscles in her body felt very rigid and tense. She was on ten different medications; nine out of ten of them were for Parkinson's Disease and one of them was for bone and joint care.
In addition to that, Mrs. Patel said that the tremors in her hands were exacerbated with emotional and mental stress. One of her medications for Parkinson's was making her constipated; her stools were too dry and were happening once every day. Other signs and symptoms consisted of heavy eyelids and burning sensation in the eyes, vertex headaches, pain upon breathing, and lower back pain. Her pulse was thin, rapid, long and palpable at all three depths. The liver position as well as both kidney positions was very vacuous. While I was examining her pulse, Mrs. Patel and her niece mentioned that she had acupuncture done while she was on a cruise ship. Mrs. Patel said that the other acupuncturist said her liver and kidneys were very weak. It brought a smile to my face to know that there was someone in our field that I can concur with. While examining her tongue, the body was short and thin. The color of the tongue body was light red and the coating of the tongue was thin and white. After examining everything that I found, her diagnosis was "cold painful obstruction" (also known as Han Bi Zheng) and "wasting syndrome" (also known as Wei Zheng). Her pattern was internal wind due to systemic qi and yin vacuity and localized qi and blood stasis.
During the first treatment, getting her to come onto the table was difficult since I didn't have a step stool available at the time so I lifted her onto it. The first set of needles that went in the right shoulder was inserted into the local points and ashi points. Then I inserted needles into Zu San Li (ST-36), San Yin Jiao (SP-6), and Rang Gu (KID-2) for the qi and yin vacuity that was related to her Parkinson's. Next I used direct moxibustion on Qi Hai (CV-6) to help treat her fatigue using three cones. Also I manipulated the needles by hand using the reduction method to release the stagnated proteins her right shoulder and using the supplementation method to address the metabolic vacuities. After thirty minutes of needle retention and manipulation, I took out the needles and used pole moxibustion over her right shoulder. However, I used it in a way that was only taught to me by one my big influencing teachers. I took a paper towel, draped it over the right shoulder (the deltoid), and started tapping the lit end of the moxa pole onto the paper towel. This technique (which is not taught in TCM schools in the US) is much more powerful because the heat from the moxa penetrates deep to the tissues. The last part of the treatment involved tui na (medical massage) onto the shoulder.
This approach I used was the same approach I used in the other treatments that followed with a few modifications such as needle-head moxa over the right shoulder. After her first session was over, Mrs. Patel felt like her vitality had returned back. We continued treatment four more times. After she left my office after our first session with her niece, I noticed that Mrs. Patel was no longer walking like a frail, ill woman. She was walking like a twenty year old. I was worried thinking that the next time I'd see her she would be back to square one. However, when she came for her second session, she was walking the same way as she did after her first session. She did feel some level of trepidation walking up and down a flight of stairs. Despite that, she was still walking smoothly.

After our last session together on August 21st, Mrs. Patel's could now lift her right arm to a one-hundred and twenty degree angle. That showed tremendous amount of improvement than when I saw her for her first session. Unfortunately, with the constraints of time, we couldn't see each other anymore since she had to leave for London the next day. Before Mrs. Patel left, I gave her the name of an acupuncturist and an herbalist in London.

Billy Shonez Singh is a licensed acupuncturist and a board certified Chinese herbalist by the NCCAOM. He is currently practicing in Commack, NY. His primary focus with East Asian medicine is stress, pain management, diabetic complications, and treating chemotherapy side-effects

Billy Singh, L. Ac. is a graduate of New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine's Herbal Certificate Program for Acupuncturists.

Clinical Research on Treating Senile Dementia by Combining Acupuncture with Acupoint-Injection

2010-11-13T21:28:00.000-05:00

Yemeng Chen, L. Ac., FICAE, President, New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Formerly Yemeng Chen, M.D.,Acupuncture Department,
Huashan Hospital Shanghai Medical University, Shanghai 20040, P. R. China
Abstract: Combining acupuncture with acupoint-injection of aceglutamidi has been used in treating 38 cases of senile dementia. The experiment showed that the therapy is effective for the cases of multi-infarct dementia, the rate of success being 42.82% and of improvement 42.86%. The rating was based on the revised Hasegawa Dementia Scale and the Functional Activity Questionnaire. In addition, it has been observed that the component of high density lipid-cholesterol increased (HDL-C) significantly after treatment.
Key Words: Acupuncture, acupoint-injection, aceglutamidi, senile dementia, multi-infarct dementia, high density lipid-cholesterol (HDL-C)
Senile dementia, its main types being Alzheimer ’s disease (senile dementia of Alzheimer’s type, SDAT) and multi-infarct dementia (MID), is a special disease found only in the aged. IT is characterized by impaired memory and intellectual decline. Being unable to take care of themselves, patients suffering from severe dementia are a heavy burden to the family and community. With the increased proportion of aged people among the populace, the morbidity of senile dementia has also increased. Therefore the disease has been listed as one of the most important items in the research of geriatrics. Beginning from 1988, we tried to combine acupuncture with acupoint-injection of aceglutamidi to treat 38 cases of senile dementia. Having analyzed the clinical data, we found the multi-infarct dementia is an effective indication of acupuncture. The observation is as the follows.
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Acupuncture License Requirements - New York

2010-11-13T19:49:00.000-05:00

General Requirements

The practice of acupuncture or the use of the title "licensed acupuncturist" within New York State requires licensure as an acupuncturist, unless otherwise exempt under the law. Licensed physicians and dentists may be certified to practice acupuncture in New York State, but the requirements and application process are different from those for licensure in acupuncture. Physicians and dentists who seek certification to practice acupuncture should contact the Office of the Professions at 474-3817 ext. 560 for additional information.

To be licensed as an acupuncturist in New York State you must:

* be of good moral character;
* be at least 21 years of age;
* meet education and examination requirements; and
* demonstrate proficiency in English if you are a candidate whose application is based upon credit granted for the completion of courses of study in a country where English is not the principal language spoken.

General Requirements

The practice of acupuncture or the use of the title "licensed acupuncturist" within New York State requires licensure as an acupuncturist, unless otherwise exempt under the law. Licensed physicians and dentists may be certified to practice acupuncture in New York State, but the requirements and application process are different from those for licensure in acupuncture. Physicians and dentists who seek certification to practice acupuncture should contact the Office of the Professions at 474-3817 ext. 560 for additional information.

To be licensed as an acupuncturist in New York State you must:

* be of good moral character;
* be at least 21 years of age;
* meet education and examination requirements; and
* demonstrate proficiency in English if you are a candidate whose application is based upon credit granted for the completion of courses of study in a country where English is not the principal language spoken.

Examination Requirements

You must successfully complete the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine's (NCCAOM) Acupuncture, Foundations of Oriental Medicine and Point Location Modules examinations and the Clean Needle Technique course. If you successfully completed NCCAOM's Acupuncture Written examination, Point Location examination, and Clean Needle Technique course prior to June 2004, you meet the examination requirement for licensure.

For information regarding the examinations and course, including costs, dates of administration, and content, contact:

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
11 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 300
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Phone 703-548-9004
Fax 703-548-9079
E-mail info@nccaom.org
Web www.nccaom.org

English Proficiency Requirement

If your licensure application is based upon credit for the completion of courses of study in a country where English is not the principal language spoken, you must demonstrate English proficiency. If you took the NCCAOM licensing examinations in English and passed them, you have met the requirement. Otherwise, you must pass an examination in English proficiency acceptable to the Department (such as TOEFL). Additionally, you can present proof of credit-bearing postsecondary study offered in English at a university or college if the study was in an area such as humanities or English. Courses in mathematics, computer science, and English as a Second Language cannot be used to satisfy this requirement. An acceptable course must be worth at least 3 semester hours or the equivalent. It is your responsibility to see that verification of English proficiency is submitted directly to the Department from the testing agency or college or university.

View Full article at Office of Profressions, New York State Education Dept., Acupuncture

Admission requirements to NYCTCM Acupuncture School

Moxibustion for Shoulder Pain

2010-09-25T14:40:00.001-04:00

In this video, I am also showing how I treat shoulder issues with another modality known as moxibustion. I am putting Ai Ye (mugwort herb) on top of the needles. Once this herb is ignited, the heat emitted is transferred through the needles and into the joint. From there, the heat has a dispersive effect through the joint to allow for pain reduction and proper blood circulation through the joint.

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www.billysingh.com

Healthy Chinese Recipes

2010-09-25T12:27:00.000-04:00

In the New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Eastern Nutrition Class a study of nutrition is presented from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine. The recipes include the healthful function of each dish and each ingredient. Try some of these Healthy Chinese Recipes.

Dragon Chicken and Stars
Boiled Escarole
Fried Rice - Flour Noodle
Green Bean Pancake
Healthy Salad
Jap Chae
Korean BBQ
Nourishing Carrot Walnut Bread
Mung Bean Pancake
Stewpendous
Winter Mushroom and Chicken Soup
Yin Yang Bean RIce

Acupuncture in Huffington Post - Acupuncture & TCM Blog

2010-08-06T14:00:00.002-04:00

Anyone considering an alternative treatment for their health problems should read this article "Should you try acupuncture? from the Huffington Post. It explains what acupuncture is, addresses insurance concerns, and says that the new medical model of integrative medicine in patient centered and embraces any and all effective solutions to patient's health problems.

"According to the TCM view, a vital energy called qi flows through the body along channels called meridians. I like to think of these channels as a sprinkling system for the body, bringing qi to vital organs and extremities in much the way hoses bring water to your garden. In the TCM model of health and disease, when qi flow is blocked it stagnates. Stagnating qi causes illness. Acupuncture therapy unblocks the qi flow, strengthens or weakens the qi (think opening and closing the garden spigot) and directs it to areas of need."

reBlog from nyctcm.edu: Dr. Tan's Eight Magic Points for Digestive Disorders

2010-08-06T08:14:00.000-04:00

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Eliminating Waste in Practice: Dr. Tan's Eight Magic Points for All Digestive Disorders

By Lisajeanne Potyk, LAc

Acupuncture Today
December, 2005, Vol. 06, Issue 12

Most of the patients I see in my clinic suffer from a variety of digestive disorders. They do not effectively process their food. They have diarrhea, heartburn, and acid reflux disease. They're nauseated.And who would expect any different? In this fast-paced, high-technology culture, we're overrun with time constraints and stressors of all kinds.People unaware of what a good diet consists of rely on processed fast foods and meats packed with hormones and antibiotics. In the West, we're overprescribed antibiotics and other medications; women are reeling from the side-effects of birth control pills; and we regularly take any of a myriad of anti-inflammatories for the slightest ache. It's no wonder so many people are experiencing internal disharmony. And if all of that wasn't enough, most people either don't know how to, or are afraid to, release their emotions. Opting for a sense of control, they "hold." And they get constipated.

The digestive system is a mirror to how we process our external world on every level. Are we assimilating good nutritional, emotional and spiritual nourishment, and effectively eliminating what is toxic to us? Are we letting go of negative situations and allowing ourselves to be nurtured by positive ones? Without the foundation of a healthy, properly nourished body, we can't find the strength to feed into our emotions. If there's a backlog of undigested emotions, any digestive symptom can manifest. Once balance in the body is established by poor nutrition and digestive functions, we gain the platform to integrate our internal and external worlds.Traditional Chinese medicine teaches us to properly diagnose and treat our patients using staid, ancient teachings recorded thousands of years ago. People don't change from century to century, but their circumstances do.

The environment, food, medications, and stressors affecting our patients are very different today, and since the disharmonies that cause them are rampant, digestive disorders are also rampant. Diagnosis and treatment according to the TCM model, written in (and for) a different time, can therefore be complicated and confusing.Now, imagine a group of acupuncture points that could be used to balance every kind of digestive disorder, including irritable bowel syndrome, bloating, ulcerative colitis, indigestion, and more. Imagine that the points are simple, easy to follow, and quite effective. There is no need to take the pulse, no need to consult a textbook, and no need to fumble through myriad causes. Wouldn't that be magic? It is, thanks to Dr. Teh Fu "Richard" Tan.

Dr. Tan has dedicated his life to experimenting with combinations of points, which are used with excellent clinical results, often instantaneously. Isn't that what we, as practitioners, want - to insert our needles, see an immediate change, and know our treatment is working? With the eight magic points, Dr. Tan offers the ability to elicit consistent, positive results.One could consult any number of the core books written on TCM theory, but isn't the practice of acupuncture - of healing - about how much better the patient feels after being treated? Better to learn the laws of acupuncture, become skilled at them through knowledge and discipline, and then break out into your own successful expression of them.

Dr. Tan's Eight Magic Points

nyctcm.edu, Dr. Tan's Eight Magic Points for Digestive Disorders, May 2010

You should read the whole article.

Chinese medicine acupuncture for chronic fatigue and heart palpitations

2010-07-12T10:02:00.000-04:00

NYCTCM Acupuncture School New York

2010-06-16T13:40:00.001-04:00

NYCTCM Acupuncture School New York

Now is a good time to consider a professional career in Chinese Medicine —Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology — since these centuries-old healing arts continue to gain acceptance among American health practitioners and patients. The New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine is New York’s premier institution of authentic Chinese Medicine. NYCTCM teaches Traditional Chinese Medicine much as it is taught in China, while helping students relate this approach to the practice of Western Medicine in the U.S.

NYCTCM is fully accredited and our programs have been shown to thoroughly prepare our students for the NCCAOM national certification examination in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. NYCTCM accepts new and transfer students at the beginning of each trimester, in January, April and September. Prospective students must have at least 60 college credits and proficiency in English before applying. Please visit the NYCTCM website for complete information about our programs.

The excellent faculty, most of whom were trained in China and have extensive teaching and clinical experience in both China and the U.S., combined with small classes and master - apprentice type teaching relationships in the school’s teaching clinics, mean that this ancient knowledge is carefully transmitted to the students who will make up the next generation of master practitioners.

NYCTCM offers flexible scheduling with classes mostly on weekends and a friendly family-style atmosphere that encourages stress-free learning. The main campus, located in Mineola, Long Island, is easily accessible by LIRR, bus and auto. (Mineola is 1/2 hour by LIRR from Penn Station).

For Manhattan-based students, the Manhattan clinic/classroom facility offers the possibility of completion of up to 50% of the program in Manhattan. The Manhattan Clinic is open 5 days per week, and a limited number of classes are offered there on weekday evenings.

Please see our website for a schedule of Open Houses. Saturday Open House sessions include an opportunity at the end of the session to sit in on classes and receive a complementary treatment in the NYCTCM Teaching Clinic.

Or you may arrange to visit NYCTCM as a guest student on another day (Saturday is the best day) — attend classes, meet with faculty and students, and speak with our Admissions and Financial Aid staff.

Acupuncture treatment on back to calm internal wind

2010-06-14T17:07:00.001-04:00

Acupuncture treatment on back to calm internal wind
Originally uploaded by NYCTCM

Patient, a 63 year old female, is being treated for shoulder pain and shaking of the right shoulder.

Patient has been coming for treatment of this condition for 6 months. To date, the patient reports that since treatment her shoulder pain has improved 80% and the shaking has also gotten better. The duration of the shaking has decreased.

The treatment is geared towards balancing the body to reduce the pain and calm the internal wind which is causing the shaking.

NYCTCM Clinic Senior Intern AnnaMaria DiLisio

Uploaded by NYCTCM on 14 Jun 10, 4.55PM EDT.

Acupuncture for Detoxification CE Seminar

2010-06-07T17:53:00.000-04:00

Speaker: Dr. Yong En Shi, LAc
Date & Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Sun., 06/27/2010
NCCAOM PDA Points: 5

Dr. YongEn Shi will teach the Auricular Acupuncture Theory Resources and Auricular Acupuncture - Master Points.

He will how to use Auricular acupuncture for detoxification of drug problems, tobacco addictions, relief of withdrawal symptoms, general relaxation and homostasis, and the apparent enhancement of mental and physical functioning through activating the reserve capabilities of the body. With demonstration of Auricular acupuncture.

About the Speaker:

Dr. YongEn Shi, LAc, is a Chief Acupuncturist/Clinical Coordinating Manager at Adult Continuing Day Treatment Program (ACDTP) Department of Psychiatry of Harlem hospital and New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (NYCTCM) Faculty. He graduated from Beijing Traditional Chinese Medical College, Tongji Medical University, WuHan, China

Following the Mother Nature Dao (Tao)

2010-04-29T22:16:00.000-04:00

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Five Yuns and Six Qis

Through observation, ancient Chinese learned that every thing in universe including the universe itself could be described by using five elements, which are called Mental, Water, Wood, Fire, and Earth. These five elements constitute the universe and they interact to each other. The relationships between these five elements form the Five Elements Theory. These five elements are also called five Yuns in the Constitution Theory of the Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCM). Yun in Chinese means changing, moving, and continuing.

Land is part of the universe. Besides constitutes by the five Yuns, the land is also influenced by six climates, which are called Tai Yin, Shao Yin, Jue Yin, Yang Ming, Tai Yang, and Shao Yang. These six climates are related to the temperature changes on the land due to the influence of the universe. These six climates are called six Qis in the Constitution Theory.

Since people live on the land, all the influences to the universe and the land are also affected to the people. From the philosophy of Five Yuns and Six Qis, the theory of Heaven Stems and Earth Branches has been developed to describe the health of people and to predict the future of people.

Read complete article at Steve Chang's Yong Kong Blog

All in this Tea - Documentary

2010-04-14T13:20:00.004-04:00

All In This Tea (2007)

All In This Tea takes us into the world of tea by following world-renowned tea expert David Lee Hoffman to some of the most remote regions of China in search of the best handmade teas in the world.

Hoffman is obsessed; during his youth, he spent four years with Tibetan monks in Nepal, which included a friendship with the Dalai Lama, and was introduced to some of the finest tea—that golden nectar with which we can taste the distant past.

Unable to find anything but insipid tea bags in the U.S., Hoffman began traveling to China to find tea for himself. In the process, he discovered the rarity of good, handmade tea, even in China, where the ancient craft of making tea has given way to mass production. This craft cannot be learned from a book, but has been handed down through generations of tea makers for thousands of years.

Hoffman tries to convince the Chinese that the farmers make better tea and that their craft should be honored and preserved. He drags the reluctant tea factory aficionados up a lush, terraced mountainside in their blue suits and bring them face to face with those “dirty” farmers. In an ironic twist, Hoffman reintroduces them to their own country and one of its oldest traditions.

Images of the farmers standing streetside, selling a week’s harvest for three dollars, in the shadow of China’s increasing number of high rises illustrate the paradox that stepping into the modern world imposes. But, Hoffman is even a step ahead of his own country in that he is advocating “fair trade” and organics. Despite Hoffman’s at times argumentative and condescending manner, we become increasingly empathetic to him; he is only one small voice against a vast and complex machine.

Common Cold Treated with Herbal Tea

Acupuncture in Wall Street Journal

2010-03-24T12:54:00.003-04:00

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This article describes how scientists are using ultra-sound, thermal imaging, and neuroimaging to show the effects of acupuncture. Scientists found that many of the 365 acupuncture points correspond to nerve bundles or muscle trigger points and several meridians track major arteries and nerves. Acupuncture is being used by U.S. Army and Navy doctors for musculoskeletal problems, pain and stress in stateside hospitals and combat zones, and by Acupuncturists without Borders in Haiti after the earthquake. Major medical centers like M.D. Anderson in Houston to Memorial Sloan-Kettering in New York use acupuncture to counteract the side effects of chemotherapy.

"Studies at the Martinos Center have shown that patients with carpal tunnel syndrome, a painful compression of nerves in the wrist, have heightened activity in parts of the brain that regulate sensation and fear, but after acupuncture, their brain patterns more closely resemble those of healthy subjects. Brain scans of patients with fibromyalgia show that both acupuncture and sham acupuncture (using real needles on random points in the body) cause the release of endorphins. But real acupuncture also increased the number of receptors for pain-reducing neurotransmitters, bringing patients even more relief."read complete article at Wall Street Journal, Decoding an Ancient Therapynyctcm.edu, Acupuncture in Wall Street Journal, Mar 2010

You should read the whole article.

reBlog from nyctcm.edu: Acupuncture Needle Techniques: Tonifing and Reducing CE

2010-03-18T19:12:00.004-04:00

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NYCTCM presents the Continuing Education Course for Acupuncturists - Acupuncture Needle Techniques
Speaker: Grand Master Dr. Yongjiang Xi
When: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Sun., 05/23/2010
(NCCAOM PDA Points: 3)

Dr. Xi will discuss needle quality and evaluation of acupuncture manipulations related to tonification and reduction, the relationships between strength of needle manipulation and tonification/reduction, differences between puncturing Qi points and puncturing muscle knots. He will also demonstrate needle techniques for some muscle-skeleton disorders, as well as needle techniques of hot-tonification/cold-reduction in both simple way and complicated ways. His son, Dr. Depei Xi will assist his teaching.nyctcm.edu, Acupuncture Needle Techniques: Tonifing and Reducing CE, Mar 2010

You should read the whole article.

reBlog from nyctcm.edu: Frozen shoulder

2010-03-13T15:06:00.001-05:00

I found this fascinating quote today:

Chris Giordano, a student at NYCTCM, gave an overview of Frozen Shoulder from a TCM perspective for his Clinical Acupuncture Practice II class "Treatment of Modern Diseases with Traditional Chinese Medicine". He describes the basic bioscience of frozen shoulder, then tells us the basic TCM knowledge about frozen shoulder, including major pattern differentiation and major treatment points and needle techniques. He gives techniques for prevention of frozen shoulder, then summarizes current research on the treatment of frozen shoulder with Traditional Chinese Medicine. "The cause of frozen shoulder is unknown, but it probably involves and underlying inflammatory process. The capsule surrounding the shoulder joint thickens and contracts. This leaves less space for the upper arm bone (humerus) to move around. Frozen shoulder can also develop after a prolonged immobilization because of trauma or surgery to the joint... The symptoms are primarily pain and a very reduced range of motion in the joint. The range of motion is the same whether you are trying to move the shoulder under your own power or if someone else is trying to raise the arm for you. There comes a point in each direction of movement where the motion simply stops as if there is something blocking the movement. The shoulder usually hurts when movement reach the limit of the range of motion, and can be quite painful at night. Major Treatments or Medications Treatment of the frozen shoulder can be frustrating and slow. Most cases will eventually improve, but it may be a process that takes months. Initial treatment and increasing the range of motion of the shoulder with a stretching program. Anti-inflammatory medications may be prescribed. It is critical that a Physical Therapy program be started and continued to regain the loss of motion. An injection of cortisone and long-acting anesthetic, similar to novocaine, may bring the inflammation under better control, and allow the stretching program to be more effective. In some cases, injecting a long-acting anesthetic along with the cortisone right before a stretching session with the Physical Therapist can allow the therapist to break up adhesions while the shoulder is numb from the anesthetic. If progress is slow, your doctor may recommend a manipulation of the shoulder while you are under anesthesia. This procedure allows your doctor to stretch the shoulder joint capsule, and break up the scar tissue while you are asleep. In most cases, a manipulation of the shoulder will increase the motion in the shoulder joint faster than allowing nature to take its course. It may be necessary to repeat this procedure several times. Related terms in TCM The first description of frozen shoulder was provided by the French physician E.S. Duplay in 1872. During the 20th century a corresponding Chinese term arose: "50-years shoulder" (wushi jian), referring to the typical age of onset of the disorder; the term frozen shoulder (jianning) is also used in China. While there are numerous references to traditional style Chinese medical treatments for problems of the shoulder area, investigations into the use of the therapies specifically aimed at frozen shoulder have only been described in the last few years. Pathogenesis Traditional Chinese Medicine differentiates frozen shoulder into three types:nyctcm.edu, Frozen shoulder, Feb 2010

You should read the whole article.

Dr. Tung's Acupuncture Continuing Education class

2010-03-13T13:00:00.000-05:00

NYCTCM is proud to present the Continuing Education Course "Dr. Tung's Acupuncture" on April 3 & 4 2010. This course represents the culmination of Dr. Young Wei-Chieh's forty years of clinical expertise and his study with Master Tung.

Who is Master Tung

Master Tung Ching Chang has been referred to as The Greatest Acupuncture Master who ever lived. He was born in the Shangdong Province in Northern China. When China was occupied by communists, he moved to Taiwan with Chang Kai-shek's army and settled in Taipei. He was a traditional Chinese physician famous for the miraculous and spontaneous results he would obtain by using few needles. The acupuncture points and techniques he used are unique while in accord to orthodox acupuncture. In most cases, the patient notices instant relief upon insertion of the needle. From 1953-1975, there were over 40,000 patient visits in his clinic.

Master Tung's Points were a treasured family secret, handed down and refined over generations. Master Tung was benevolent that he aimed at mass patients' benefits and decided to reveal his secret acupuncture system. He was the first one to break his family tradition and began to teach his acupuncture system to outsiders. He selected all his students, 73 of them, without any charge. He even offered boarding for those students if in need. Dr. Young, Wei-Chieh is one of the 73 students. Master Tung passed away in 1975. He left behind his point book and his legacy.

For details about this CE class for acupuncturists, visit NYCTCM CEU page.

reBlog from nyctcm.edu: TCM in America

2010-03-13T12:12:00.001-05:00

I found this fascinating quote today:

Kelsey Dixon, a NYCTCM graduating acupuncture student, wrote on how she will contribute to the future of Chinese medicine in an American culture which is so different from the Taoist principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. nyctcm.edu, TCM in America, Jul 2009

You should read the whole article.

TOEFL� Go Anywhere Website Now Available in Chinese

2010-03-10T13:18:00.005-05:00

Online English-Language Resource Designed Specifically

for Chinese Students
Beijing, China (January 6, 2010) —

This press release is also available in Chinese (PDF).

Educational Testing Service (ETS) has launched a new Chinese-language version of the TOEFL® Go Anywhere website to assist students in preparing for the TOEFL® test, the most widely accepted English-language assessment worldwide. The newly released TOEFL Go Anywhere website, available at www.toeflgoanywhere.org/cn, presents an informative overview of the TOEFL test, valuable test preparation tips, and user-friendly academic tools for students.

Created specifically for Chinese students, the interactive portal serves as an effective planning tool and comprehensive resource to address frequently asked questions regarding the TOEFL test. Through the site’s multimedia platforms, students also have the opportunity to learn best practices and study tips from English-language teachers and international students around the world.

Acupuncture for Horses

2010-02-15T14:54:00.000-05:00

"Acupuncture restores the body’s balance by relieving the pain. Acupuncture should preserve the length of the horse’s performance life and make him/her happier. Everyone uses horses for purposes for which they are not built. We ask them to do things they may not be anatomically designed to do. So, as a result, we inadvertently cause some of the damage. Much of that damage can be overcome through the use of acupuncture which decreases pain, increases joint flexibility, improves muscle function, and facilitates overall movement. Before inserting the needles, a diagnostic check of the horse’s body should be run to see where there are tender or sore areas are. Using a smooth dowel or a pen diagnostic lines should be traced along the horse that pick up the positive acupuncture points and muscle trigger points. By the way, the insertion of the acupuncture needles is quite literally painless for those who are squeamish about needles."

read more tcmdirectory - equine-acupuncture/

How to help your horse with acupuncture

2010-02-15T14:03:00.001-05:00

Dr. Joanna Robson walks you through the steps of an equine acupuncture treatment. Many horses react positively by becoming relaxed as the treatment progresses.

Equine Acupuncture

2010-02-15T13:59:00.001-05:00

Dr. Reed Holyoak, OSU equine veterinarian, demonstrates how he is using acupuncture and acupressure to treat horses for a wide variety of ailments and the research being done to determine how effective these treatments really are. From SUNUPTV

Introduction to Acupuncture

2010-02-13T15:39:00.000-05:00

Janus Lee has a masters degree in traditional Chinese medicine and is a certified acupuncturist. She discusses acupuncture and demonstrates with acupuncture needles. She talks about acupuncture points, how acupuncture works, what types of things acupuncture can address or treat the body, and how conventional medicine treatments are different from acupuncture.

She explains the movement of Qi in the body and explains TCM treatment of pain. She works on acupuncture points on the feet to treat headaches in order to move the Qi.

Howard Zinn gives advice to President Obama

2010-01-28T20:29:00.000-05:00

Howard Zinn gives advice to President Obama at Boston U in 1999; video

What is Acupuncture? by Billy Singh, L. Ac.

2009-12-29T12:45:00.003-05:00

Hello everyone, my name is Billy Shonez Singh and I am a licensed acupuncturist and board certified herbalist practicing in Commack, NY. I am presenting to you what is acupuncture, what its used for and how a needle is inserted into the body.

If you want more information just go to my website at Billy Singh, L. Ac. at Zenohs Acupuncture in Commack, NY Take care and we'll see each other next time.

About Billy Singh & Zenohs Acupuncture

Zenohs Acupuncture's lead Practitioner and founder of the Center is Billy "Shonez" Singh. From a young age, Billy had always revered ancient Chinese wisdom. He began firstly practicing martial arts. Years later, Billy's interest in Acupuncture and ancient Chinese healing grew organically from there.

Billy has received training from the New York College of Health Professions in Syosset, New York, where he was a student in the Massage Therapy program.

Moving forward from this knowledge base, Billy obtained his Masters Degree in Acupuncture, and is board certified as "Diplomate of Acupuncture" and “Diplomate of Chinese herbology by the NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine).

Billy has also been fortunate enough to train under noted acupuncturist and author, Virginia Doran, LMT, M.Ac., L.Ac., from whom he obtained certification in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture.

Billy Singh also attended the New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is there that he did his certification in Chinese herbology and trained with highly esteemed herbologists, Dr. Libang Zhang and Dr. Yongshun Bei.

Billy is an active member of the Huntington Chamber of Commerce and the Long Island Association.

He has learned Zheng Gu Tui Na from noted authors and acupuncturists, Tom Bisio and Frank Butler.

Bonny Williams on training in Traditional Chinese Medicine.mov

2009-11-28T23:09:00.001-05:00

She is head of an acupuncture school in the UK

NYCTCM Acupuncture Clinic

2009-11-23T01:18:00.001-05:00

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Senior Intern at NYCTCM Teaching Clinic in Manhattan, NY treats patient for painful shoulder with limited range of motion.

Acupuncture & 9-11 Health Benefit

2009-11-22T22:02:00.002-05:00

Dear Friends,

Please cut and paste this and send this petition around. Any NYC
resident needs to check off YES in the second column "Ground Zero
Worker, Volunteer, NYC Resident"

Please add your comments if you feel acupuncture has helped you or if
you know it has helped people deal with stress, anxiety...and
increased sense of well-being! If you have already signed, please
pass it on.

Hope you are all well,

Wendy Z. Henry, LAc
Acupuncture Mobile Services

http://www.petitiononline.com/acu123/petition.html

To: the NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene
Commissioner Thomas R. Frieden, MD, MPH
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
125 Worth St., 3rd Floor, room 331 cn38
New York, NY 10013

Dear Dr. Thomas Frieden,

We the undersigned implore you to include acupuncture as a covered benefit as part of the
�9-11 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Benefit�.

The �9/11 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Benefit� that was funded through Red Cross resources included auricular acupuncture as a covered benefit. Unfortunately this benefit ended Dec. 31, 2007. In addition other programs, which offered the auricular acupuncture in New York City, have been discontinued as funding has run out.

Acupuncture has been an important part of the healing process of many people directly impacted by the events of �9-11�. Many of us have discovered that acupuncture has been highly effective in helping us with improved sleep, reduction in anxiety, reduction in cravings for alcohol and other substances and has helped us feel calmer. Acupuncture has a long history in helping people with anxiety, depression, insomnia and substance abuse problems. It is being used internationally to address symptoms associated with PTSD. Many significant benefits have been noted. We have also noticed the positive changes in others who have received this treatment.

Having this benefit extended to include acupuncture coverage would enable us to utilize acupuncture as a treatment modality when we experience the need. Experiencing acupuncture, a non-verbal treatment method, has often prepared us to have more productive counseling sessions for those of us who have also chosen a more traditional counseling approach.

Please reconsider your decision and do include acupuncture as a covered benefit in the �9-11 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Benefit.� You will be helping many people and New York City!

Sincerely,
The Undersigned

NYCTCM Open House November 2009

2009-11-14T22:37:00.000-05:00

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 from 11:00am to 1:00pm

For more information about NYCTCM Open Houses

Sarah Michelle Gellar takes her dog for acupuncture

2009-11-13T00:18:00.001-05:00

Moving along in her pregnancy, Sarah Michelle Gellar was spotted out running errands in Toluca Lake, California on Thursday August 6.

Joined by a few friends, the expecting “Buffy” actress was out to take her pet pooch to a veterinarian’s office for an acupuncture appointment.

Acupuncture Anesthesia

2009-11-12T22:46:00.002-05:00

Cesarean section operation performed by Prof Anton Jayasurya 1978. Documented by Dr Gabriel Stux, www.akupunktur-aktuell.de

Thanks to Billy Singh of Zenohs Acupuncture for telling me about this amazing video of a Cesarean section done using acupuncture anesthesia.

Green tea Extracts & Cancer

2009-11-09T20:11:00.003-05:00

"Extracts from green tea may prevent the formation of mouth cancers in people with risk signs of the disease, according to a new study from Texas.

Over 50 per cent of participants in the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center study experienced a clinical response to the green tea extracts, according to findings published in Cancer Prevention Research. "

read more at NutraIngredients-usa.com and Cancer Prevention Research

Duke Surgery Patients Benefit From Acupuncture During Anesthesia - Durham County - MyNC.com

2009-08-19T01:03:00.002-04:00

Duke Surgery Patients Benefit From Acupuncture During Anesthesia - Durham County - MyNC.com

Surgery patients at Duke University Medical Center are finding that more needles may actually relieve pain after surgery. Doctors say using the centuries-old practice of acupuncture along with anesthesia speeds recovery and reduces discomfort in patients.

Tai Chi at NYCTCM

2009-08-14T16:12:00.003-04:00

New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine is pleased to announce the opening of a Tai Chi Course to the public. The course will be starting September 18, 2009, once a week, on Fridays, from 10 am to 11 am, for 10 sessions in total. We will only charge $100 as an administration fee for this 10-session class.

Tai Chi, or Tiaji, was originally developed in China a few hundred years ago. It is a type of martial art that is primarily known for its health benefits, including means for dealing with tension and stress.

World Tai Chi Champion, Mr. Sitan Chen will be the instructor for this Community Tai Chi Course. You will have a chance to learn Tai Chi from a Master.

This is a great opportunity. Don't miss it. Limited to 20 participants for each course. The class will take place at New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Mineola.

Please send a check for $100 payable to NYCTCM by September 11, 2009. For more information call 516-739-1545 or

email:

Tai Chi course

acupuncture for addictions

2009-07-29T08:16:00.001-04:00

acupuncture for addictions
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ear-acupuncture on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

2009-07-29T08:09:00.000-04:00

ear-acupuncture on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Acupuncture podcasts - Blue Poppy Press

2009-07-13T12:38:00.002-04:00

Listen to TCM radio poscasts!

TCM Radio:Blue Poppy Podcasts

What is ACAOM?

2009-07-08T08:56:00.003-04:00

The Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM), (formerly the National Accreditation Commission for Schools and Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine - NACSCAOM) was established in June 1982 by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM). Its mission is to foster excellence in acupuncture and Oriental medicine education. The Commission acts as an independent body to evaluate first professional master’s degree and professional master’s level certificate and diploma programs in acupuncture and first professional master’s degree and professional master’s level certificate and diploma programs in Oriental medicine with a concentration in both acupuncture and herbal therapies for a level of performance, integrity and quality that entitles them to the confidence of the educational community and the public they serve.

The Commission establishes accreditation criteria, arranges site visits, evaluates programs that desire accredited status, and publicly designates those that meet the criteria. The accrediting process requires programs to examine their goals, activities and outcomes; to consider the criticism and suggestions of a visiting team; to determine internal procedures for action on recommendations from the Commission; and to maintain continuous self study and improvement mechanisms. The Commission is the sole accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit professional master’s degree and master’s level programs in the field. ACAOM is also a charter member of the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors.

ACAOM provides a list of accredited acupuncture programs in the U.S.

Dr. Richard Tan Seminar CE program at NYCTCM

2009-07-08T08:11:00.006-04:00

Seminar 4-1: Clinical Wonders with Acupuncture 1, 2, 3

Time: 10 AM - 6 PM, Saturday, 10/03

Fee: $180; fee for NYCTCM alumni or other school students, $162. fee for NYCTCM students: $135

Seminar 4-2: Advance Balance Method - Dr. Tan’s Strategy of 12 Magical Points

Time: 10 AM - 6 PM, Sunday, 10/04

Location: 155 First Street, Mineola, NY 11501

Fee: $180; fee for NYCTCM alumni or other school students, $162. fee for NYCTCM students: $135

Hotel information:

Holiday Inn - Westbury

369 Old Country Road

Carle Place, NY 11514

Tel: 516-997-5000

Fax: 516-997-3623

Reservation through (516)997-5000 or 1-800-HOLIDAY

Special rate for "NYCTCM Richard Tan Seminar Traditional" at $159.00 per room per night plus tax. The cut-off date is September 1, 2009. Any guest that calls after the September 1, 2009, cut-off date will be subject to availability and standard rate of the hotel. There will be a complimentary continental breakfast served from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for up to two people per room.

Day 1: This course provides the basic training on the Five Systems of the Balance Method, based on Ba Gua relationships, as well as the Chinese Clock, which contain logical processes for determination of the meridians to needle and an easy-to-use dynamic format to outline the treatment. Students will be able to apply the concepts immediately in practice and develop effective treatments. Then, a detailed explanation of the Mirroring and Imaging Formats will be explained to assist participants in effective point selection.

Day 2: The strategy of 12 Magical Points is perfect for treating difficult internal disorders. Designed especially for cases with no pain, moving pain, or pain in several channels, this unique pattern covers the 12 meridians in one treatment using only twelve needles. This course includes a step-by-step guide to use the 12 Magical Points and the patterns of the points. Twenty-four studies based on real cases are included to demonstrate the extraordinary results!

To reserve your spot please go to http://www.nyctcm.edu/alumni/ceu.htm to download the registration form, and mail it in with your payment to

CEU program
New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
155 First St
Mineola, NY 11501

Dr. Tan's website

Free Acupuncture Treatments NYC & Long Island

2009-07-08T07:56:00.004-04:00

New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Teaching Clinic offers low-cost affordable Acupuncture and Chinese Healing Arts to the community. Our senior students are mentored by licensed Master acupuncture instructors about your diagnosis and treatment.

Coupon for One Free Acupuncture Treatment for new patients; Mineola or Manhattan clinics. The coupon is on Google maps.

Call for appointment.

Call NYCTCM Teaching Clinic in Manhattan at 212-685-0888

Call NYCTCM Teaching Clinic in Mineola at 516-739-1545

Ban Is Advised on 2 Top Pills for Pain Relief - NYTimes.com

2009-07-05T00:01:00.000-04:00

Ban Is Advised on 2 Top Pills for Pain Relief - NYTimes.com: "By GARDINER HARRIS
Published: June 30, 2009

ADELPHI, Md. — A federal advisory panel voted narrowly on Tuesday to recommend a ban on Percocet and Vicodin, two of the most popular prescription painkillers in the world, because of their effects on the liver."

The two drugs combine a narcotic with acetaminophen, the ingredient found in popular over-the-counter products like Tylenol and Excedrin. High doses of acetaminophen are a leading cause of liver damage, and the panel noted that patients who take Percocet and Vicodin for long periods often need higher and higher doses to achieve the same effect.

Acetaminophen is combined with different narcotics in at least seven other prescription drugs, and all of these combination pills will be banned if the Food and Drug Administration heeds the advice of its experts. Vicodin and its generic equivalents alone are prescribed more than 100 million times a year in the United States.

How to Give Chinese Tui Na Massage: Asian Massage Techniques : Neck and Shoulders Technique: How to Give Chinese Tui Na Massage

2009-07-04T22:34:00.001-04:00

Encounters with Qi: exploring ... - Google Books

2009-07-04T18:12:00.000-04:00

Encounters with Qi: exploring ... - Google Books

Amazing stories of Qi in this book by David Eisenberg, M.D. He went to China with Bill Moyers for the PBS TV series 'Healing and the Mind'.

Healing And The Mind

2009-07-04T18:05:00.001-04:00

Meditation and Stress

Chi demonstration from HatM #1

2009-07-04T17:57:00.001-04:00

A clip from "Healing and the Mind with Bill Moyers" Vol.1 Featuring David Eisenberg and a demonstrations of Chi by Shi Ming.

Chinese Medicine Adventures: Scalp Acupuncture

2009-04-09T08:43:00.001-04:00

Chinese Medicine Adventures: Scalp Acupuncture

Chinese Medicine Adventures posted about doing scalp acupuncture at the University of Technology, Sydney

"We are doing this is to help people who, for example, need better and improved muscle response in the their legs. Below is a patient named Josh. He very kindly allowed me to take this photo in clinic ... Josh came to the UTS acupuncture clinic to try treatment out to help with his recovery from a car accident in October 2008. He sustained major injuries to his spine and now is working to regain the use of his legs. He also has reduced mobility and strength in his arms. He is a determined man and his ability for walking or aided walk is looking fantastic. This is because of all the physiotherapy work he does, determined attitude and therapies such as acupuncture and Chinese Medicine herbs."

Lecture by Shunfa Jiao, Father of Head (Scalp) Acupuncture

Professor Shunfa Jiao, known as the father of head (scalp) acupuncture, will give a lecture at New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Mineola, Long Island, NY on May 29th, and at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NY on May 31, 2009. The lectures are sponsored by NYCTCM. The lecture offers continuing education credits to acupuncturists.

See the NYCTCM CEU page for more information and registration form.

Chen Sitan performing Taijiquan Yang 40 Step-Form (陈思坦: 扬式四十式太极拳)

2009-04-01T20:16:00.001-04:00

Tai CHi Yang style 8-form.

2009-04-01T20:11:00.001-04:00

Tai Chi Yang style 8-form (Chen Sitan).

Acupuncture for Depression

2009-03-23T10:10:00.004-04:00

TCM Directory posted an article on about recent research on Acupuncture for Depression. Many people with depression start conventional treatment but stop it too early because of side effects, expense, lack of insurance coverage, or they recover, then relapse later. People then start looking for alternative medical treatments using Traditional Chinese Medicine.

TCM focuses on 'treating specific symptoms based on each unique patient with the use of a variety of methods such as acupuncture. Studies are now suggesting that acupuncture can be very helpful to those who suffer from depression, offering effective, long-standing results.

A research study funded by the U.S. Office of Alternative Health showed that acupuncture produced similar results when compared to Western bio-medicine. 33 female participants suffering from serious depression, and screened to rule-out psychotic or suicidal symptoms, were split into 3 separate groups, each receiving different forms of treatment. The end results showed that over half of the women who were specifically treated with acupuncture for signs of depression, using the methods and principles of Chinese medicine, experienced complete remission of their symptoms.

The Office of Alternative Health has given high regard to the study, and it is notably found to offer unique treatment for each patient.'

Acupuncture Treatment of Senile Dementia

2009-03-22T22:45:00.004-04:00

Excerpt from an article by Yemeng Chen, President of New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, on acupuncture treatment for senile dementia, which was treated by Traditional Chinese Medicine in the 18th century if not before.

"In traditional Chinese medicine, the terms "Jian Wang (amnesia)" and "Dian Zheng (depressive psychosis syndrome)" have appeared in different volumes wherein the symptoms described are similar to those of dementia cases. The records of Emperor's Cannon of Medicine indicated that the brain is a sea of marrow and deficiency of the brain leads to vertigo and dizziness. Li Shizhen （1518- 1593）of the Ming Dynasty clearly explained that the human brain is the place of the mind. In the Qing Dynasty, Wang Qingren （1768- 1831）in the book Revision of Medical Classics advanced the theory that memory impairment in the aged is due to deficiency of brain marrow.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, the etiology of the disease is attributed to deficiency of kidney-essence in the aged, as a result of which the kidney-essence and kidney Qi cannot go upward to nourish the brain. In the mean time, owing to the phlegm stagnation and blood stasis, blocks in the brain are formed and in due course, spiritual disturbance and other pathological symptoms will follow.

According to the traditional meridian theory, the Governor Vessel goes upward to vertex and enters the brain. So the acupoints of Baihui (GV 20) and Shuigou (GV 26) should be selected. According to traditional etiology, Ganshu (BL 18), Shenshu (BL 23) and Zusanli (ST 36) should be selected to invigorate the liver, kidney and to tonify the vital energy. Omura reported that acupuncture improves not only local circulation but also brain circulation. (7, 8) Another experiment shows that acupuncture on certain specific acupoints in the head region of the Governor Vessel may activate the cerebral cortex function. Acegulutamidi solution injected into such acupoints can go through the blood-brain barrier, improve the cerebral tissue metabolism as well as brain function, and maintain its good excitable function."

To read full article: Acupuncture Treatment of Senile Dementia

Yemeng Chen, L. Ac., FICAE,
President, New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture Benefits

2009-03-21T20:44:00.002-04:00

TCM Advisory

2009-03-09T19:14:00.001-04:00

Traditional Chinese Medicine-Nature therapy Medicine Health - TCM discovery Net is an authoritative website which is about Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nature therapy, Oriental medicine, Medicine, Health for researching and communicating.

Diabetic Neuopathy & Acupuncture

2009-02-03T21:57:00.004-05:00

Billy Shonez Singh of Red Rooster Acupuncture in Commack, NY wrote a comprehensive article in his newsletter on treating diabetic complications with acupuncture, particularly diabetic neuropathy. I am posting it all here.

"It is a disease that is defined as a metabolic disorder that is characterized by either abnormally low or high blood sugar levels that lead to a variety of metabolic derangements. It is commonly characterized by fatigue, excessive urination, excessive thirst, and excessive hunger. In this country, it is the biggest cause of death or disability. In developed countries, the incidence of diabetes has doubled in the last 15 years and its going to double in the next 15 years.

The worst part of this situation is that one out of three people do not know they have diabetes. For those that are diagnosed have had it for much longer amount of time and wind up with complications such as neuropathies. According to Clinton J. Choate's article "Diabetes Mellitus (Part One)", it is estimated that 60% to 70% of diabetics have mild to severe forms of nervous system damage.

The symptoms range from:

Pain in the feet and legs.
Cramping, tenderness, and muscle weakness. They can occur in the legs and feet along with the arms and hands.
Paraesthesias- pricking, tingling, or numbness along the skin.
Blurred vision.
Impotence

In allopathic medicine, the treatment for diabetic neuropathies involve physical therapy, medications and in severe circumstances, surgical intervention. Some of the medications used to treat paraesthetic pain and other neuropathies are tricyclic antidepressants and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Even though these specific medications are used in the treatment of depression, they are also used in treating peripheral neuropathies. However the side-effects are numerous and seem counterintuitive when one looks at them. For example, the antidepressant Imiprine (Tofronil) treats peripheral neuropathies by releasing norepinephrine in the central pain modulating pathways located in the brainstem and spinal cord. However a side-effect of Imiprine is impairment of mental or physical abilities and cardiovascular disease. When you look at those side-effects and compare them to the risk that diabetics have with cardiovascular disease, it seems rather counterproductive.

According to Subhuti Dharmanada, "Acupuncture therapy is a common approach to treating diabetes in China. Many Americans assume that acupuncture is only suitable for treating pain, perhaps because the initial introduction of acupuncture was mainly for this application. Increasingly, people with pain and other health problems for which acupuncture is selected also have diabetes." Acupuncture can treat neuropathies by bringing blood flow and nerve conduction to the skin to treat numbness and tingling in the extremities. Another point to mention is that blood flow and nerve restoration can also be accomplished in regards to the treatment of blurred vision and impotence. Unlike the medications mentioned, acupuncture has no side-effects.

Bibliography
Dharmanda Ph.D., Subhuti "Treatment of Diabetes with Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture" web posting date: January 2005 www.it monline.org pg.14

Choate, Clinton J. "Modern Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine: Diabetes Mellitus (Part One)" Journal of Chinese Medicine Number 58 September 1998 pg.4

Echeverry, MD, MPH, Diana M. "Diabetic Neuropathy: Treatment and Medication" updated April 4th, 2007 http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/315434-treatment

NYCTCM Open House events - 2009

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Join us to hear about the exceptional programs at New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine that prepare you for a career in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Prospective students are invited to attend an NYCTCM Open House for an overview of the Acupuncture school & Traditional Chinese Medicine school programs, a tour of the facility, open discussion, and information on the application process.

Spring Trimester dates: May 4, 2009 to August 20, 2009. Please call NYCTCM or

email: NYCTCM Admissions

Mineola Open House events

Location: NYCTCM, 155 First St., Mineola, NY 11501

Saturday, April 4 - 10:30 am to 12 noon with an option to be a guest student after the Open House. Appointments with the Financial Aid office are available.

Contact: Please call (516) 739-1545 to reserve your spot or email

NYCTCM Admissions

Prospective students are welcome to call ahead to schedule an appointment with admissions and financial aid before or after an Open House they plan to attend.

Free first Acupuncture Treatment - NYCTCM Manhattan

2009-01-28T22:09:00.005-05:00

When my chi begins to stagnate I head right to the New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine where, for a mere $25 per session, supervised students of acupuncture and herbal remedies will evaluate, advise, and acupuncturate me. It’s a no-frills experience—the furnishings are minimal, the walls are stark white, and there’s nothing remotely cushy about the place, but there’s a whole fleet of interns, students, and a doctor who will tend enthusiastically to my pulse, tongue color, and symptoms. The last time I was in I lay on the acupuncture table surrounded by six people; I felt like I had an entourage. “You’re VIP!” one of the interns joked as he stuck a needle in my scalp. Left for twenty minutes to let my channels unblock, I closed my eyes and fell asleep, comforted in knowing that soon I would be feeling a lot better without feeling like I’ve been needled out of my bank account.

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Chinese herbs for weight loss

2009-01-26T22:24:00.002-05:00

Treating Weight Loss With Chinese Herbs

By Steven Sonmore

Being overweight can become a matter of life and death. People who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop a number of potentially serious health problems. Also, the overall risk of death increases with obesity. If you are obese or overweight your health is at risk. It is important that you loose that weight and develop a healthy lifestyle. There are many weight loss programs out there and it is important to find a program that is fits your needs.

Nine dangers of being overweight:

— High Blood Pressure - 26% of obese people have hypertension.

— Diabetes - 80% of type II is related to obesity. Excess fat makes your body resistant to insulin. When your body is resistant to insulin, your

cells can’t get the energy they need.

— Abnormal blood fats - A diet high in saturated fats increases the level of LDL (bad) cholesterol.

— Stroke - the American Stroke Foundation listed obesity as one of the risks to stroke that can be controlled with medical treatment and

lifestyle changes.

— Osteoarthritis - Excessive body weight adds pressure to joints and wears away at the cartilage that protects them.

— Sleep apnea - The more overweight a person is, the greater more severe the sleep apnea will be.

— Cancer - Men and women who are overweight have a higher risk of developing many different kinds of cancer.

— Gallstones - Gallstones are more common in people who are overweight. According to Chinese medicine gallstones are caused by “damp

heat.”

— Physical Discomfort - If fat accumulates, it crowds space occupied by your internal organs. People who are overweight may have difficulty

breathing, walking or sitting.

Most weight loss programs in the US focus strictly on diet. Some medical statistics show that nearly 95% of dieters who use conventional weight loss programs either gain some or all of the weight they had lost back. However, with Chinese medicine we look at the root cause of being overweight. Excess weight is considered to be just one symptom of an underlying health problem. It is the outcome of a series of chain reactions in your body that usually begins with a Qi (pronounced chee) or energy deficiency or imbalance. Unless the root cause is addressed, the weight loss won’t be permanent. According to Chinese medicine, to have good health you must have sufficient Qi (energy) and your organs must work together in harmony. If there isn’t enough Qi, one or more of your organs can be out of balance and will develop an energetic dysfunction. When this happens, your organs cannot perform their responsibilities, like promoting healthy metabolism and ridding your body of excess fat and water.

Perhaps you have experienced problems like headaches, emotional problems, depression and/or allergies prior to a weight gain? Ever wondered why? Chinese medicine considers these as signs that your body is having functional difficulties. Often the problem is an imbalance in the relationship between your liver and your spleen. Both are crucial to proper digestion. Chinese medicine teaches that when your body is in balance, you won’t have weight issues. When your Qi is strong and balanced, weight will be lost naturally and normal weight will be maintained.

Chinese medicine generally views being overweight as “dampness.” Dampness is the body is not properly transforming and transporting fluids.

Dampness is caused by the failure to burn off moisture in the body. Dampness primarily affects the middle and lower part of the body...hence putting on weight in these areas. We use herbs as well as foods that drain the dampness. Usually a formula is prescribed using many herbs together in a synergistic manner. It is important to get a proper diagnosis by a Chinese medicine professional. Diagnosis includes pulse reading, tongue diagnosis, and health history. Chinese medicine uses very individualized care. The fundamental prescriptive methodology is to treat the patient’s personal pattern of disharmony. This kind of treatment is both safe and effective because it addresses that person’s own metabolic reasons for being overweight. Using this method, each patient receives their own individually tailored treatment plan, using Chinese herbs, diet and lifestyle modifications. If you want to make your weight loss program even MORE powerful add acupuncture to your treatment regime. Chinese medicine tailors your treatment to your unique energetic disharmony instead of just treating symptoms.

Chinese medicine emphasizes building up your digestive energy. For weight loss, the importance of your digestive system cannot be over emphasized. You depend on your digestive system to absorb and assimilate the nutrients that you require in order to support and sustain your body’s normal function. If your digestive system isn’t working efficiently you will still gain weight. Frequently we use herbal formulas to help strengthen the energy of your stomach and digestive system. This helps speed up the process of digestion before the food has a chance to change into excess fat. Dieting without sufficient digestive energy results in lose of energy, dehydration and undernourishment of the body. This can eventually lead to further weakening and impairment of the digestive system. Once that happens permanent and natural weight control will become quite difficult.

It is also important to maintain regular bowel movements. For weight loss with Chinese medicine, we sometimes use herbs and formulas to help facilitate regular bowel movements. Irregular bowel movements over a long period of time will cause stagnant/undigested food, toxins and other impurities to accumulate in the colon. Excess accumulation of waste material will ultimately overheat and weaken the digestive system, preventing the absorption of essential nutrients. This will gradually lead to symptoms of undernourishment as the body develops a craving for sweets and a constant urge to eat as well as gain weight.

Some herbs help suppress the appetite. Taking Chinese herbal formulas can aid weight loss. They help by increasing the body’s metabolism as well as suppressing the appetite. Sometimes we can treat other problems at the same time in conjunction with weight loss. Several examples are acid reflux, insomnia or depression.

Here we may use 2 formulas together. When treating weight loss we also look at a person’s emotional health, something Chinese medicine excels at.

For more than 20 years Steven Sonmore helped people transform health problems into solutions for attaining better health. Steven is a licensed acupuncturist, Qi Gong instructor, herbalist and Oriental bodywork therapist. He is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

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Acupuncture helps high blood pressure

2009-01-10T23:41:00.002-05:00

Older people often have acute incidents of high blood pressure. Acupuncturist Chan Hur of Answers with Acupuncture in Queens, NY tells how an 81 year old woman called him; her blood pressure was 190. He gave two acupuncture needles to calm her heart, and in 30 minutes her blood pressure came down and her chest pain disappeared.

Acupuncture Treatment at NYCTCM Acupuncture School

2008-12-11T13:04:00.002-05:00

Acupuncture Treatment
Originally uploaded by NYCTCM

See photos of an acupuncture treatment at New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Teaching Clinic in Manhattan, NY.

Answers with Acupuncture

2008-12-09T20:24:00.002-05:00

Acupunctureforpains.com is a new website of Chan Hur, L. Ac., who specializes in Korean style acupuncture, called the 4 needle technique. He only uses 4 acupuncture needles.

His office is located in Queens, NY in Forest Hills.

"I mainly use Korean needle techniques, using only 4 needles most of the time. In Korean 4 needle technique (also known as Sa-am acupuncture) most acupuncture points are located below the elbows and knees.

The concept of Korean 4 (four) needle acupuncture techniques is to tonify or sedate related organs’ function. Two needles are used for tonification and another two for sedation; they then balance each other.

During my study and practice, I found that the Korean 4 needles technique brings much better results than traditional acupuncture because Korean 4 needle technique adjusts all the important organs directly. Many famous practitioners in Korea use this technique.

I sometimes add one or two extra points from traditional acupuncture with Korean 4 needles technique. This method provides better results, as I use the better parts of two different systems.

I specialize in the treatment of pain with acupuncture and in preventive medicine."

Check out Chan Hur's website to find out about Korean 4 needle acupuncture technique.

Two Experts from Beijing to Talk About Shen (Spirit) in Chinese Medicine

2008-10-28T13:35:00.005-04:00

Continuing Education Program for Acupuncturists & Students

Sponsored by New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
10 AM – 5: 30 PM
November 9, 2008
Room 106, 155 First Street, Mineola, NY 11501

Jing (Essence), Qi (Energy) and Shen (Spirit) are Three Treasures described in Chinese Medicine. The doctrine also says that the superior practitioners are focusing their treatment on Shen (Spirit), while general practitioners focus on the Xing (Physical). Recently, most practitioners of Chinese medicine have come to know the importance of Shen (Spirit), but how much this concept is really applied in their practice is still a question mark.

On November 9, two experts from Beijing, China will give you the whole picture and its application in practice. It will be valuable for both students and practitioners.

Prof. Shuangqing Zhai, Academic Dean of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China, will talk about Shen (Spirit) in Chinese Medicine and its Relationship with the Five Zang Organs.

• His Ph.D. instructor is Dr. Hongtu Wang, the recent most prestigious Master of Nei Jing in China,
• The theory of Shen (Spirit) & relationships with the Five Zang organs is really important in clinical practice
• The lecture will help you understand more about stress, depression, anxiety and panic attacks utilizing Chinese medicine theory

The other lecture will be given by Prof. Junhui Kong, Deputy-Dean of College of Management, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine: Clinical Application of TCM Psychology and Herbal Treatment for Mental disorders.

• One of the pioneers in the field of TCM Psychology in China
• TCM Psychology is considered as the frontier of health science
• Body-mind medicine and psychosomatic disorders are hot topics now but TCM Psychology gives a more in depth discussion and is easily applied for us
• Clinically oriented

The lectures will be given in Chinese and translated into English.

Fee for the one-day seminar (both talks): $60 (NYCTCM Alumni: $40; Other acupuncture school students: $20).

You will get 8 points in total of PDA approved by NCCAOM.

For more information about these seminars and the NYCTCM CEU Program, please log on to NYCTCM website CEU page. Or send an e-mail to ceu@nyctcm.edu

To register for this CEU please download the registration form from the CEU page of the NYCTCM website.

Sponsored by New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
10 AM – 5: 30 PM, November 9, 2008
Room 106, 155 First Street, Mineola, NY 11501

Acupuncture Reduces Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI

2008-10-27T18:03:00.001-04:00

Acupuncture Reduces Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI

BOSTON – Acupuncture is as effective and longer-lasting in managing the common debilitating side effects of hot flashes, night sweats, and excessive sweating (vasomotor symptoms) associated with breast cancer treatment and has no treatment side effects compared to conventional drug therapy, according to a first-of-its-kind study to be presented Wednesday, Sept. 24 at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology’s 50th Annual Meeting in Boston.

Findings also show there were additional benefits to acupuncture treatment for breast cancer patients, such as an increased sense of well being, more energy, and in some cases, a higher sex drive, that were not experienced in those patients who underwent drug treatment for their hot flashes.

“Our study shows that physicians and patients have an additional therapy for something that affects the majority of breast cancer survivors and actually has benefits, as opposed to more side effects. The effect is more durable than a drug commonly used to treat these vasomotor symptoms and, ultimately, is more cost-effective for insurance companies,” Eleanor Walker, M.D., lead author of the study and a radiation oncologist at the Henry Ford Hospital Department of Radiation Oncology in Detroit, said.

The reduction in hot flashes lasted longer for those breast cancer patients after completing their acupuncture treatment, compared to patients after stopping their drug therapy plan.

Eighty percent of women treated for breast cancer suffer from hot flashes after being treated with chemotherapy and/or anti-estrogen hormones, such as Tamoxifen and Arimidex. Although hormone replacement therapy is typically used to relieve these symptoms, breast cancer patients cannot use this therapy because it may increase the risk of the cancer coming back. As a treatment alternative, patients are generally treated with steroids and/or antidepressant drugs.

These drugs, however, have additional side effects, such as weight gain, nausea, constipation and fatigue. The antidepressant, venlafaxine (Effexor), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, is one of the most common drugs used to treat these hot flashes. However, many women decide against this treatment choice because of potential side effects, including decreased libido, insomnia, dizziness and nausea, or because they simply do not want to take any more medications.

The randomized clinical trial compared acupuncture treatment to venlafixine for 12 weeks to find out if acupuncture reduced vasomotor symptoms in breast cancer patients receiving hormonal therapy and produced fewer side effects than venlafaxine. The study involved 47 breast cancer patients who received either Tamoxifen or Arimidex and had at least 14 hot flashes per week. Results show that acupuncture reduces hot flashes as effectively as venlafaxine, with no side effects, and also provides additional health benefits to patients.

For more information on radiation therapy for breast cancer, visit www.rtanswers.org.

Continuing Education Class for Acupuncturists & Acupuncture Students

2008-10-25T17:09:00.003-04:00

Continuing Education Class for Acupuncturists & Acupuncture Students

November 9, 10 am
New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Mineola, NY

Seminar 1: Shen (Spirit) as Described in the Nei Jing (Inner Classic of the Yellow Emperor)

Shen (Spirit) is a very important factor in the Inner Classic of the Yellow Emperor (Nei Jing), which usually mentioned that the Heart is taking charge of the Shen (Spirit). Actually, there were two important concepts about the Shen (Spirit) in the Inner Classic of Yellow Emperor (Huang Di Nei Jing): One is that the heart is in charge of the Shen; and the other is that Five Zang-organs all store the Shen (spirit). These two viewpoints have some connection but the theoretic connotation and basis of arguments are not the same.

November 9, 1:30 pm
Seminar 2: Psychology in Traditional Chinese Medicine and its Clinical Application

Psychology in TCM is based on basic theory of TCM for studying the relationship between emotional factors and health in the practice of clinical TCM. Although psychological thought was formally studied only thirty years ago, it was a good manifestation of traditional oriental culture, originating from the Inner Classic of the Yellow Emperor (Huangdi Neijing) and absorbing thoughts from modern psychology and psychosomatic medicine. Some basic theories, such as the Seven Emotions (happiness, anger, worry, thoughtfulness, sadness, dread, and fear) theory and the Five Character theory, in the Inner Classic of the Yellow Emperor, have laid a foundation for psychology in TCM, promoting treatment efficacy in clinical practice for more than 2000 years.

Starting from the 1980s, psychological thinking gradually developed into psychology in TCM by combining the modern theories of psychology with TCM. Many books on this topic were published and training courses and national symposiums were held to promote this subject. The course “psychology in TCM” has been opened in almost all universities of TCM all around China for undergraduates. Psychology in TCM was also listed as a subject for Masters Degree students.

This lecture will describe in detail the clinical application of Psychology in TCM.

Fee for one day seminar: $60 (fee includes both Seminars)
NYCTCM Alumni & other acupuncture school students: $40
NYCTCM Student: $20

For details and Registration form, go to NYCTCM website, CEU page

New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Open Houses

2008-10-01T14:13:00.006-04:00

NYCTCM Open House & Guest Student visits

Join us to hear about the exceptional programs at New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine that prepare you for a career in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Go to the NYCTCM Open House page for full Open House schedule. NYCTCM is located in Mineola, Long Island, NY with an auxiliary location in Manhattan.

Prospective students are invited to attend an NYCTCM Open House for an overview of the Acupuncture school & Traditional Chinese Medicine school programs, a tour of the facility, open discussion, and information on the application process.

At Saturday Open House events you are welcome to extend your visit as a Guest Student. You have an opportunity to sit in on classes, meet current students and faculty, speak with our financial aid manager and have an admissions interview. You may also have a complementary treatment in the NYCTCM Teaching Clinic. Contact the admissions office for more information about our Guest Student Program.

If Open House dates do not match your schedule contact the admissions office to arrange a date and time that is convenient for you. A personal admissions appointment can be the best way to have your questions answered and to review your prior studies for transfer credit. Day, evening and weekend appointments are available. The Guest Student option is available on most Saturdays.

Please call NYCTCM or email: admissions@nyctcm.edu

New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture School

2008-09-20T11:24:00.005-04:00

Authentic Training in 5000-Year-Old Healing Arts

The New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (NYCTCM), New York's premier institution of authentic Chinese Medicine, teaches acupuncture and herbal medicine much as they are taught in China, while helping students relate this approach to the evolving practice of Western Medicine in the U.S. The fully-accredited three-year Masters Program in Acupuncture and four-year Masters Program in Oriental Medicine (acupuncture plus Chinese herbology) prepare students for licensure and professional practice within New York State and throughout the U.S.

Herbal Certificate Program for Acupuncturists

NYCTCM's Herbal Certificate Program trains licensed acupuncturists and graduates of acupuncture programs in the skills needed to add Chinese herbology to their practices.

Small classes with faculty trained in China

The excellent faculty, most of whom were trained in China and have extensive teaching and clinical experience in both China and the U.S., combined with small classes and master-apprentice type teaching relationships in the school’s teaching clinics, mean that this ancient knowledge is carefully transmitted to the students who will make up the next generation of master practitioners.

Flexible scheduling; two convenient locations

NYCTCM offers flexible scheduling with classes mostly on weekends and a friendly family-style atmosphere that encourages stress-free learning. The main campus, located in Mineola, Long Island, is easily accessible by LIRR, bus and auto. For Manhattan-based students, the Manhattan clinic/classroom facility offers the possibility of completion of up to 50% of the program in Manhattan. The Manhattan Clinic is open 4 days per week, and a limited number of classes are offered there on weekday evenings.

NYCTCM accepts new and transfer students at the beginning of each trimester, in September, January and May. Prospective students must have at least 60 college credits and proficiency in English before applying for NYCTCM admission.

NYCTCM is accepting applications for the Winter 2009 trimester.

Call 516-739-1545 for Open House and admissions information or email: admissions@nyctcm.edu

AAAOM: Acupuncture Schools List

2008-09-20T11:11:00.001-04:00

Find an Acupuncture School & an Acupuncture School Clinic

AAAOM has a complete list of Acupuncture Schools in U.S., and lists of Acupuncture School clinics where the affordable acupuncture and Chinese herbal consultations are available to the public. The list of acupuncture schools is for the benefit of both the acupuncture and lay-community.

Tao of Fertility on the Today Show

2008-09-18T18:12:00.001-04:00

Explains acupuncture used as complementary technique to enhance fertility.

Accredited Acupuncture Schools - List

2008-09-09T22:50:00.003-04:00

Listed are links to every ACAOM-accredited and candidate acupuncture program in North America. By clicking on a link, you'll not only be able to contact a school; you'll also learn about each school's mission and educational objectives; read a brief history of the institution; and find more information on the school's degree programs in acupuncture and Oriental medicine.

Acupuncture Today is a good site for all kinds of information about acupuncture for your health, the acupuncture profession, and acupuncture education.

Acupuncture School - NYCTCM - Open House

2008-09-08T22:28:00.007-04:00

Open House & Guest Student visits at New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine

NYCTCM's Open Houses

Prospective students are invited to attend an NYCTCM Open House for an overview of the Acupuncture school & Traditional Chinese Medicine school programs, a tour of the facility, open discussion, and information on the application process.

Or arrange to visit NYCTCM as a guest student — attend classes, meet with faculty and students, and experience a complimentary acupuncture treatment in the NYCTCM teaching clinic.

Contact: Please call (516) 739-1545 to reserve your spot or email admissions@nyctcm.edu

Prospective students are welcome to call ahead to schedule an appointment with admissions and financial aid before or after an Open House they plan to attend. They may also attend classes after the Saturday Open Houses.

Cornsilk - Yu Mi Xu, cooling summer drink

2008-09-05T22:53:00.004-04:00

I found an article in the Meet the Herbs section of Everydayhealthtcm blog about making a summer drink from corn silk. It looked delicious, but I decided to try it before posting about it. I did as they suggested, putting the light golden raw cornsilk into a jug overnight. It turned pale yellow color.

It was delicious, like drinking a fresh ear of corn.

The stigmas should be collected just before pollination occurs, the timing depends upon climate. It is best used fresh as some of the activity is lost with time.

Chinese Medicine for Whiplash Injury; the Musculo-Tendino Meridian Theory Approach - Acupuncture & TCM Blog

2008-08-27T10:42:00.002-04:00

Continuing Education For Acupuncturists and students of Acupuncture presented by New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Mineola, NY.

The lecture will introduce the viewpoint of whiplash injury, pattern differentiation and especially analysis of Musculo-Tendino Meridian theory applied in whiplash injury cases. Special acupuncture needle techniques corresponding to the musculo-tendino meridian system and points selection related to different complications will be introduced as well as effective Chinese herbal formulas and Tui Na manipulations. Demonstration included.

Speaker is Yemeng Chen, President, New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Registration:

3 CEUs, $60 ($75 after 09/18), $45 for students ($60 after 09/18). Please download the registration form and mail it with your payment to

NYCTCM
ATT: Dr. Xu, Program Coordinator
Continuing Education Program
155 First Street
Mineola, NY 11501

Telephone: (516) 739-1545

Taijijian: Chen Sitan (32-step Taiji Sword Form)

2008-08-18T23:49:00.001-04:00

Sitan Chen shows Tai Chi Sword

Taiji Sword 陳思坦 Chen Sitan

2008-08-18T23:32:00.001-04:00

Sitan Chen showing Tai Chi Sword technique. see http://www.nyctcm.edu/community/community.htm for details about upcoming class held at New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Mineola, Long Island, NY

Admission Information for International Students

2008-07-30T17:09:00.005-04:00

Like all prospective students an international student must first submitt an application with the required supporting documentation to the NYCTCM admissions office. Your application is reviewed to determine if you have the qualifications to enroll. An international student must provide a TOEFL score as part of the supporting documentation ( internet based test score of 65 is required ) to NYCTCM.

If you meet the requirements to enroll we will issue a letter of acceptance offering you admission to the program. At that time we will also request that you complete and notarize a financial statement to document financial resources available to cover your first year tuition and related school expenses plus living expenses.

NYCTCM does not have dormitories. All students live off campus and commute to school. You will need to obtain off campus housing on your own. When your admission file information is complete and we have your financial statement we will issue the I20 to be used for you to secure your visa.

Your first priority is to take the TOEFL exam and list us as as a school to receive your test score. Our school code for TOEFL test results is ( 8698). Information about what you must get to us as part of your application to enroll is available on our website on the NYCTCM application page. Or, we can send you an admissions packet.

For more information see the New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Admissions page. An application is downloadable.

NYCTCM Open House dates

2008-07-30T16:52:00.003-04:00

Open House & Guest Student visits

Or arrange to visit NYCTCM as a guest student — attend classes, meet with faculty and students, and experience a complimentary acupuncture treatment in the NYCTCM teaching clinic.

Fall Trimester dates: September, 2008 to December, 2008. Now is the time for new and transfer prospective students to prepare for fall enrollment.

Mineola Open House events - this is the last Open House before Fall Trimester begins.

Location: NYCTCM, 155 First St., Mineola, NY 11501

Dates: August 7, 2008: Thursday evening, 6:30 pm — 8:30 pm

Contact: Please call (516) 739-1545 to reserve your spot or email admissions@nyctcm.edu

Prospective students are welcome to call ahead to schedule an appointment with admissions and financial aid before or after an Open House they plan to attend. They may also attend classes after the Saturday Open Houses.

New Student Orientation

New student orientation will be held at the Mineola campus on August 23, 2008 from 10:30 am

Classes start for new level one students on September 5, 2008

Late registration: August 10 through September 12, 2008

Additional Free Parking

For those attending a Saturday Open House event in Mineola: if the NYCTCM parking lot is full, additional parking is available free on Saturdays in the Village of Mineola Municipal Parking Garage on Main Street located directly across the street from the NYCTCM parking area.

Join us on Facebook

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Join NYCTCM on Facebook. Discuss Acupuncture, school, find your friends and other students.

TCM FInally Honored by FDA

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FDA has acknowledged that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is part of an efficacious and complete medical system as involving "whole systems of theory and practice that have evolved independently from or parallel to allopathic (conventional) medicine."

The newly-released Guidance for Industry on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Products and their Regulation by FDA had not included traditional medicine in its compilation of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) but now traditional medicine including TCM has finally gained the same level of respect as conventional Western medicine.

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) in association with FDA said that complete medical systems such as TCM reflect cultural diversity and the innate healing properties of the body, and represents healing techniques which tap the mind, body and spirit.

Chen Keji from the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine applauded FDA's acceptance of TCM theory and of its curative function, adding that this had come after the popularity of CAM in the US.

(China.org.cn by Huang Shan, August 3, 2007)

TCM Tests

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Are you an acupuncture student?

Looking for a way to score higher on your college tests? Busy studying for the NCCAOM or California board exam? Supercharge your Traditional Chinese Medicine knowledge—and have fun studying—with TCMtests.com. This easy-to-use online testing facility allows you to improve your understanding of every aspect of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

You can choose between our boards and college subscription.

TCMtests.com is the largest online test preparation site for Oriental Medicine practitioners who wish to pass professional licensing examinations. TCMtests.com is a systematic, comprehensive, professional review of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Oriental Medicine.

Chinese Medicine for Psoriasis, http://skin.health-info.org

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I have been working on a web site dedicated to the chinese medical treatment of skin disease and have started to get people from all over the globe inquiring about their various conditions through it. I am looking for practitioners, who feel competent with dermatology, that would like to link exchange on my site. If you have any before and after pictures to post on the skin gallery, this would also help build your practice and gain visability of your good work. Adina Stenescu, a practitioner from the Toronto area, has already posted pictures in the gallery (with good links and acknowledgments back to her) and I have started referring clients her way.

The web site is still in the building stage, a new header is being designed, more content, ect, but as I said I am already getting tons of hits and inquiries. I need people I can refer to!!

please check out the site at http://skin.health-info.org/.

Tai Chi Sword Classes at NYCTCM in Mineola, Long Island, NY

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New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Mineola, Long Island, NY is pleased to announce the opening of a new Tai Chi Course, 32 Tai Chi Sword, to the public. The course will be starting in September, once a week, for 10 sessions in total. We will only charge $60 as an administration fee for this 10-session class. The class is offered on Wednesdays from 12 to 1 pm starting September 10.

World Tai Chi Champion, Mr. Sitan Chen, will be the instructor for this Community Tai Chi Sword Course. You will have this special opportunity to learn Tai Chi Sword from a Master.

This is a great opportunity. Don’t miss it. Limited to 20 participants for this course. Please send a check for $60 payable to NYCTCM by September 6, 2008 or see New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Community page for more information.

New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
155 First St.
Mineola NY 11501

Tel. 516-739-1545

Benefits of Acupuncture

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Western studies have found evidence that the traditional acupuncture points conduct electromagnetic signals. Stimulating the acupuncture points causes these signals to be relayed to the brain at a higher than normal rate. These signals in turn cause the brain to release pain-relieving chemicals known as endorphins, and immune system cells to weak or injured parts of the body. Other studies have shown that acupuncture activates the release of opioids into the central nervous system. Opioids are also analgesic, or pain-relieving compounds.

The purpose of acupuncture is to rebalance opposing energy forces in different parts of the body. In the United States, acupuncture is most widely used to treat pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders, but it has also been used in the treatment of substance abuse, and to relieve nausea and vomiting. Acupuncture appears to alter the chemical balance of the brain itself by modifying the production and release of neurotransmitters and neurohormones. Acupuncture has been documented to affect certain involuntary body functions, including immune reactions, blood pressure, and body temperature...

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Acupuncture treatment in Shanghai

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Overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Open Houses at Acupuncture School

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Open House & Guest Student visits at New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Prospective students are invited to attend an NYCTCM Open House for an overview of the Acupuncture school & Traditional Chinese Medicine school programs, a tour of the facility, open discussion, and information on the application process.

Or arrange to visit NYCTCM as a guest student — attend classes, meet with faculty and students, and experience a complimentary acupuncture treatment in the NYCTCM teaching clinic.

Fall Trimester dates: September, 2008 to December, 2008. Now is the time for new and transfer prospective students to prepare for fall enrollment.

Open House Schedule (new students are accepted every trimester)

Manhattan Open House events

Location: NYCTCM Manhattan Center, 13 E 37th St. 4th floor, New York, NY 10169

Dates:

* June 19, 2008: Thursday evening, 6:30 pm — 8:30 pm
* July 17, 2008: Thursday evening, 6:30 pm — 8:30 pm

Contact: Please call (516) 739-1545 to reserve your spot or email admissions@nyctcm.edu

Mineola, Long Island, Open House events

Location: NYCTCM, 155 First St., Mineola, NY 11501

Dates:

* June 21, 2008: Saturday morning, 10:30 am — 12:30 pm
* July 12, 2008: Saturday morning, 10:30 am — 12:30 pm
* July 26, 2008: Saturday morning, 10:30 am — 12:30 pm
* August 7, 2008: Thursday evening, 6:30 pm — 8:30 pm

Contact: Please call (516) 739-1545 to reserve your spot or email admissions@nyctcm.edu

Prospective students are welcome to call ahead to schedule an appointment with admissions and financial aid before or after an Open House they plan to attend. They may also attend classes after the Saturday Open Houses.

Classics of Traditional Chinese Medicine Home Page

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Classics of Traditional Chinese Medicine Home Page

Photogallery - National Geographic Magazine

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Photogallery - National Geographic Magazine

Cat Gets Acupuncture -- National Geographic

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Cat Gets Acupuncture -- National Geographic

China: National Geographic World Music

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China: National Geographic World Music: "hina Overview:

China is the home of one of the oldest civilizations in the world, and is also home to the earliest musical scale in recorded human history. During the 20th century, a 7000 year old xun, or globular flute, was unearthed in China. The instrument was designed around the minor third interval, which is still one of the organizing principles of Chinese music. As a result, preference for minor third and major sixth intervals masks the semitones of the Chinese scale, giving it the distinctive tone that's often difficult for the Western ear to discern even today."

Acupuncture Therapy - Famous Therapies - GKIndia.com

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Acupuncture Therapy - Famous Therapies - GKIndia.com: "'Acupuncture' may be more appropriately called Traditional Oriental Medicine.

At the heart of it is the concept is that there is Qi (aka: Ki, Chi), a physical 'energy force' that exists in every part of the living world. The flow of Qi in the channels of humans is familiar to anyone has seen the lines on the body of an acupuncture chart or model. Most practitioners believe that these Qi meridians exist as a separate system although sometimes in conjunction with the nerve and blood systems. These Channels of energy are named after the body's organs but do so only to describe a system of how one portion of the body works. For example, the liver in oriental medicine is described not as a physical organ as much as its role in moving Qi throughout the body."

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