Archive for October, 2008
Technique of Reflexology
Posted under Acupuncture on Wednesday, 29 October 2008 by admin
A practitioner looks for sensitive areas and blockages in the foot. The sensitive areas are usually evident since the client will physically respond in some way. Apart from any pain response from the client, the practitioner is able to detect blockages. The tissue may be atonal, or somewhat...
Acupressure Points For Pain Relief In Labour-Sanyinjiao
Posted under Acupuncture on Wednesday, 29 October 2008 by admin
Point Location
This acupressure point is located using four of the woman's finger widths above the tip of the medial malleous (the shin bone on the inside of the ankle). This area will often be tender and the point is found when you slide your finger off the edge of the tibia bone, towards the...
Acupressure Points For Pain Relief In Labour-Neiguan
Posted under Acupuncture on Wednesday, 29 October 2008 by admin
Point Location
An empirical point for nausea and vomiting.
Acupressure Technique
This may be used for sensations ranging from mild feelings of nausea through to vomiting.
Place pressure on the point, holding until effective, usually within five minutes. Pressure can be used on...
Heart in Tcm Theory
Posted under Traditional Chinese medical science, five elements on Wednesday, 29 October 2008 by admin
From the TCM perspective, the main physiological functions and indicators of the heart includes (1) the domination of blood and vessels, and facial complexion, (2) control of the mind; and (3) opening into the tongue.
The heart has an exterior (biao) and interior (li) relationship with the small...
The Second Treasure Qi
Qi, the second Treasure, is the energy that creates our vitality. Through the constant interaction of yin and yang, the two moving powers of the universe, change is brought into being and life exists. Qi is the activity of yin and yang. All movement, all functioning and all thought is the result of...