Learn all about acupuncture pointsWhat is acupuncture points, basics and practical advicesAcupunture and The Five Transporting Points System- September 17, 2008 This describes the transportation or flow of chi in the meridians. It is described in comparison to a river. Functional points along this line of flow are described according to their location. This analogy of a river sees chi bubbling up from a spring which then grows in depth and breadth to become a river, which finally flows to the sea. Jing (well) points are those points where the chi bubbles up or, in other words, originates from. These are always the first points on the yang...http://acupuncture-points.medicalspecialists.info/acupunture-and-the-five-transporting-poi... The Theory behind acupuncture points part 2- (Found September 17, 2008 ) Continued from acupuncture points theory part I Some basic points are very rarely used. Some are used much more frequently and are more valuable than others because they can treat many different conditions. Location of acupuncture points by feeling for tenderness of the skin is a common way. Acupuncture points can also be found by looking for minute changes in temperature on the skin surface and even the stickiness of the skin or tissue. Body acupuncture points are referred to by their..http://acupuncture-points.medicalspecialists.info/the-theory-behind-acupuncture-points-par... What is acupuncture points- (Found September 17, 2008 ) Acupuncture points are specific points found on your body which are the focus of acupuncture and other forms of acupuncture which we will look into a little later. Hundreds of acupuncture points are found on the meridians but there are also many other extra acupuncture points that are not inked to any particular meridian as such. As we mentioned before in the discussion of the organs, acupuncturists view the concepts of traditional Chinese medicine in functional rather than structural...http://acupuncture-points.medicalspecialists.info/what-is-acupuncture-points.aspx Front Mu Points- September 17, 2008 These points called 'front mu' are actually located very close to their corresponding organs. They are unique in the sense that they have a direct effect on the organ but not on the corresponding meridian Tagged as: Acupuncture yang channelshttp://acupuncture-points.medicalspecialists.info/front-mu-points.aspx Yuan Source Points- September 17, 2008 These yuan source points are those from which a particular type of chi - yuan - can be accessed and manipulated. Yuan chi is the chi responsible for 'creation.' Tagged as: Acupuncture yang channelshttp://acupuncture-points.medicalspecialists.info/yuan-source-points.aspx Hui Meeting Points- September 17, 2008 These meeting points are said to have a 'special' effect on the particular organs and tissues Tagged as: Acupuncture yang channelshttp://acupuncture-points.medicalspecialists.info/hui-meeting-points.aspx Non-Meridian Points- September 17, 2008 There are some acupuncture points that do not lie on any particular meridians. For example, auriculotherapy utilizes the external surface of the ear to treat conditions. It makes use of hundreds of points on the ear. Hand acupuncture only uses acupuncture points on the hand. Tagged as: Acupuncture yang channelshttp://acupuncture-points.medicalspecialists.info/non-meridian-points.aspx Luo Connecting Points- September 17, 2008 These luo connecting points are found on the meridian where each meridian diverges. Each of the twelve main meridians have a luo connecting point where it diverges from the main channel. Tagged as: Acupuncture yang channelshttp://acupuncture-points.medicalspecialists.info/luo-connecting-points.aspx Back Shu Points- September 17, 2008 Back shu points are located on the paraspinal muscles found on either side of the spine. The chi of every organ of the body is transported to and from these points. The chi of these organs can be influenced and manipulated by working these back shu points. Tagged as: Acupuncture yang channelshttp://acupuncture-points.medicalspecialists.info/back-shu-points.aspx Xi Cleft Points- September 17, 2008 The xi cleft points are the points on the channel where both blood and chi gather to plunge deeper into the body. These acupuncture points are often indicated for acute pain. Tagged as: Acupuncture yang channels xi cleft pointshttp://acupuncture-points.medicalspecialists.info/xi-cleft-points.aspx |