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The latest issue is number 87 published in June 2008
THE ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT OF SEVERE AXIAL DYSTONIA
Authors: Makiko Tani, Toshiaki Suzuki, Aya Takada, Takami Yagyu & Toshihiko Kinoshita
This article reports on the use of acupuncture in the treatment of severe axial dystonia, and is illustrated by the case of a young old woman who developed the condition during psychiatric treatment for schizophrenia. The symptoms of axial dystonia are involuntary spasmodic movements and an abnormal posture of the neck and upper body. In this case the acupuncture treatment, applied using traditional Oriental medical principles, gradually eased the involuntary movements and brought about normalisation of the patient’s posture. In addition to improvements in the dystonia, the patient also experienced an amelioration of her psychotic symptoms.
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THOUGHTS ON THE RELEVANCE OF QIGONG TO THE UNDERSTANDING AND PRACTICE OF CHINESE MEDICINE
Author: Roy Jenzen
Despite its fundamental role in the genesis of Chinese medicine, qigong is surprisingly little understood by Chinese medicine practitioners and students. The practice of qigong, which ultimately connects us to the Dao - the natural and all-pervading way of things - can form a vital middle way between the excessively intellectual and analytical, and the superficial ‘new age’, approaches to Chinese medicine education and practice. It is through experiential qigong practice that practitioners can learn to become true healers, and patients can learn to heal themselves.
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TREATING AN ACUTE EPISODE OF TRANSIENT ISCHAEMIC STROKE WITH ACUPUNCTURE AND CHINESE HERBS: A CASE HISTORY
Authors: Soma Glick
Transient ischaemic strokes (TIAs) are transient focal disturbances of neurological function. Attacks may revert spontaneously or leave lasting sequelae, especially if not attended to in the first few days. Symptoms include temporary derangement of consciousness, transient paralysis, loss of sight or speech, or failure to recognise familiar faces etc. One or more TIAs often precede a major stroke. Treatment by acupuncture and Chinese herbs, along with appropriate lifestyle changes, can be very important in preventing sequelae and recurrence after such strokes. And, as the following article shows, Oriental medicine can be used right from the onset to treat such attacks successfully.
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ABDOMINAL ACUPUNCTURE (FU ZHEN): ENERGETICS AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
Author: Tuvia Scott
The Abdominal Acupuncture (AA) system is an innovatory microsystem based on traditional acupuncture meridian theory. AA theory proposes that the Abdominal Meridian System (AMS) with Shenque REN‑8 at its centre forms the fundamental regulating system of the human body. This article explores the basic theory and methods of AA, and is illustrated with two case histories from the author’s own practice.
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ABUSE OF WUSHI POWDER IN OLD CHINA
Author: Dr Wai-song Yeung
Substance abuse leads to significant morbidity and mortality worldwide, with governments struggling to find either effective treatment for drug abusers or effective control policies. This article focuses on the period in Chinese history when Wushi powder was regularly abused and offers a unique chance to understand the life cycle of an abusive substance, particularly in a Chinese context.
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BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA (BPH): TREATMENT BY CHINESE MEDICINE
Author: Bob Damone
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a very common andrological condition. It is a major source of lower urinary tract symptoms in aging males. These include urinary frequency, urgency, hesitancy and incontinence, as well as nocturia, decreased urinary stream strength, split-stream voiding and terminal dribbling. An integrated Chinese-Western medical understanding of this condition strengthens the Chinese medical practitioner’s ability to diagnose and treat BPH with acupuncture, moxibustion and herbal medicine
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THE TREATMENT OF SPORTS-RELATED MUSCLE TENSION HEADACHES WITH ACUPUNCTURE AND MOXIBUSTION
Author: Matt Callison
Muscle tension headaches are a common occurrence in athletes, who may suffer impact trauma to the head and neck (for example in soccer or rugby), or else be required to repeatedly extend their head and neck upwards as part of their sport (for example in tennis or basketball). This article describes the treatment of muscle tension headaches with acupuncture and moxibustion, and includes their aetiology, diagnosis and TCM pattern identification. Also included is a discussion of how motor points can be combined with points based on a traditional Chinese medical approach for improved clinical results. The theory is illustrated with a case study from the author’s own practice.
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THE TREATMENT OF CAPSULITIS OF THE FOOT AND MORTON’S NEUROMA WITH ACUPUNCTURE AND CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE
Author: Scott R. Smith
Foot conditions involving pain frequently present at clinics of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. This article looks specifically at capsulitis of the foot and Morton’s neuroma, and includes diagnosis, aetiology, pattern differentiation and treatment. The theoretical discussion is illustrated with two case histories from the author’s own practice.
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WHY WE SHOULD CHANGE THE COURSE OF ACUPUNCTURE RESEARCH
Author: Judith Balk & Brandon Horn
Double-blinded placebo-controlled studies have been the gold standard of modern research. Their use for pharmaceutical studies is certain, but their utility for non-pharmaceutical research is questionable. Recently, multiple studies have examined specifically the use of acupuncture as adjunctive treatment to in-vitro fertilisation (IVF). The results are overall positive, but they have been questioned due to methodological issues such as lack of placebo controls. We discuss barriers to studying acupuncture, using IVF acupuncture research as an example, and we challenge the approach of mimicking pharmaceutical research for acupuncture studies. We hope this article will contribute not only to future acupuncture research, but to other research where techniques, rather than pharmaceuticals, are being studied, and will begin a productive dialogue that will cross over many fields.
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NEWS, NEWS, NEWS 87
NEWS from The Journal of Chinese Medicine summarises recent research in acupuncture and Chinese medicine, as well as diet, lifestyle, exercise, relaxation and meditation and other miscellaneous subjects. Much of this information will help practitioners to accurately inform patients of the benefits or risks of lifestyle choices and give informed answers to patients’ questions, aid in the practice of preventive medicine and help practitioners take care of their own health.
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REVIEWS:
PRINCIPLES OF CHINESE MEDICAL ANDROLOGY
by Bob Damone
ELECTRO ACUPUNCTURE – A PRACTICAL MANUAL AND RESOURCE
by David Mayor
PULSE DIAGNOSIS : A CLINICAL GUIDE
by Sean Walsh & Emma King
ZHENG GU TUI NA: A CHINESE MEDICAL MASSAGE TEXTBOOK
by by Tom Bisio and Frank Butler
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THE JOURNAL OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE ABSTRACTS SEPTEMBER 2007 (Buy this article)
Author: Various
• The thoughts and methods for clinical research on acupuncture treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome, by Yao Renmin
• A controlled study on treatment of mental depression by acupuncture plus TCM medication, by He Qingyong et al.
• Clinical observation on therapeutic effects of the point-penetrating method in acupuncture of spastic hemiparalysis due to cerebrovascular disorders, by Zhang Wenli et al.
• Warming acupuncture for treatment of arteriosclerotic obliteration of the lower limbs at ischemic stage – a report of 98 cases, by Kang Hongqian
• Clinical observation on treatment of ischaemic apoplexy by electro-acupuncture plus point injection, by Wang Xiaoning et al.
• A combined treatment of scalp acupuncture combined with traction in 108 cases of prolapse of the lumbar intervertebral disc, by Luo Shuyan
• Clinical application of the point Neiguan with illustrative case report, by Yu Yiping et al.
• Clinical experience in TCM treatment of insomnia, by Lung Sheng Hsiao et al.
• The six TCM differential treatments of amenorrhea, by Guo Haifeng
• Clinical effects of Lianbai liquid in prevention and treatment of dermal injury caused by radiotherapy, by Ma Hongbing et al.
• The effect of acupuncture on plasma endothelin content in cerebral infarction patients – a clinical study, by Yang Baocun et al.
• Dr Huang Zhenqiao’s experience in treating acute leukaemia – a summary for the survivors over five years, by Zhou Shaohong
• Dr Zhao Jianxiong’s experience in treating allergic purpura, by Wu Ying
• Dr Wu Liangcun’s experience in treating primary liver cancer, by Jin Ping et al.
• A survey of TCM treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, by Zhu Weiming et al.
• Acupuncture treatment of cough, by Hu Jinsheng
• How to give TCM differential treatment for senile severe hypertension? By Tao Chunxiang
• What kinds of external therapies can be adopted for chronic prostatitis? By Wang Weiheng
