| Irritable Child
A 2-year-old girl is brought to the clinic with a tendency to skin rashes of a red
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| Preventative System of Health Care
Acupuncture was intended to be a preventative system of health care, and it is
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| Diet and Exercise
The acupuncturist may suggest certain changes in lifestyle, if it is felt that this
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| Needles are Left in Place
The needles are left in place for varying lengths of time depending on the
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| Five of the 'Command' Points
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| Choosing Acupuncture Points
The points are chosen for their specific actions, and may be close to
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| Cupping
In China, cups are usually made of glass or bamboo. A lighted taper is placed
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| Moxa is Used in Several Different Ways
Moxa is used in several different ways, on a disc of ginger for example to
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| Acupuncturist Moulds the Moxa
The acupuncturist moulds the moxa into small cones. These arc set directly
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| Moxa and Moxibustion
The most gentle way of using moxa is in the form of a large cigar-shaped roll
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| General Practice
Furthermore a patient may feel more sensitive to the needles on one occasion
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| Acupuncture needles
The needles used in acupuncture are extremely fine and arc usually made
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| Acupuncturists Also Prescribe Herbs
Some acupuncturists also prescribe herbs, although Chinese herbs are still
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| Two Pillars of the Four Examinations
Any acupuncturist who does not take time to look at the tongue and to feel
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| Healthy Pulse
There are 28 pulse qualities, and the practitioner has to keep all of these
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| Pulse
The pulse is taken at both wrists and in three positions, by the index, middle
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| Three Yin Meridians
Three Yin meridians begin at the toes; three Yang meridians end at the toes
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| Specific Acupuncture Points
Specific acupuncture points may be touched to see if they are painful
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| Specific Questions
Women are asked about their menstrual cycle, in particular the length of the
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| First Consultation
Questions can relate to all physical, emotional and energetic signs and
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| Sound of theVoice and the Breathing.
A loud assertive voice suggests a Yang pattern, and a weak timid voice
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| Tongue diagnosis
A red tongue indicates a Yang condition; a pale tongue, Yin. White fur may
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| Patient's Face is Studied Carefully
The patient's face is studied carefully for abnormal colouring
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| Patient Shows Good Spirit
If the patient shows 'good spirit', it usually indicates that the condition is not
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| First Visit
The first visit is generally the longest, lasting about one hour, because the
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