tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1250480 %ISSUE_DATE%T09:25:32-07:00 How-to's and explanations of techniques in traditional Chinese medicine. TypePad tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55106 2011-01-15T12:00:32-07:00 2011-01-15T12:00:07-07:00

In 1973, on my first official trip to China (Hong Kong, Taiwan), I was fortunate to attend lectures in acupuncture at the Tai Chung Medical College in Taipei. While there, an illustration caught my eye, the original of which (created 3,500 years earlier) was an etching on the breast plate of a tortoise shell. It showed an ancient physician delivering what appears to be an upper cervical chiropractic-type of adjustment or similar stimulation.

By John Amaro, LAc, DC, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM), Dipl.Med.Ac.(IAMA) In 1973, on my first official trip to China (Hong Kong, Taiwan), I was fortunate to attend lectures in acupuncture at the Tai Chung Medical College in Taipei. While there, an illustration caught my eye, the original of which (created 3,500 years earlier) was an etching on the breast plate of a tortoise shell. It showed an ancient physician delivering what appears to be an upper cervical chiropractic-type of adjustment or similar stimulation. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54498 2010-02-26T12:00:32-07:00 2010-02-26T12:00:07-07:00

Low back (lumbar) pain has been reported to be one of the most common conditions for which sufferers worldwide seek medical attention. It has numerous causes and can never be lumped into one specific etiological category. The same is true for treatment. There are numerous treatments available, of which chiropractic and acupuncture have repeatedly demonstrated their effectiveness in the majority of low back pain syndromes. The most important treatment goals are to achieve a successful level of pain reduction followed by correction and stabilization of the condition. Most low back pain suffers will wholeheartedly agree that pain relief is paramount, and as quickly as possible.

By John Amaro, LAc, DC, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM), Dipl.Med.Ac.(IAMA) Low back (lumbar) pain has been reported to be one of the most common conditions for which sufferers worldwide seek medical attention. It has numerous causes and can never be lumped into one specific etiological category. The same is true for treatment. There are numerous treatments available, of which chiropractic and acupuncture have repeatedly demonstrated their effectiveness in the majority of low back pain syndromes. The most important treatment goals are to achieve a successful level of pain reduction followed by correction and stabilization of the condition. Most low back pain suffers will wholeheartedly agree that pain relief is paramount, and as quickly as possible. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54315 2009-11-18T12:00:32-07:00 2009-11-18T12:00:07-07:00

Without question, some of the most dynamic acupuncture points on the human body are known as the Hua Tuo jiaji points. These points are extremely easy to locate and use. They respond not only to the acupuncture needle, but also to any type of percussion such as a neurological reflex hammer, Wartenberg pinwheel, tuning fork, green and red laser, percussive instrument, gua sha, teishein (non-invasive needle) or firm digital pressure. Any form of stimulation works absolute wonders in clinical practice when it comes to the Hua Tuo jiaji points.

By John Amaro, LAc, DC, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM), Dipl.Med.Ac.(IAMA) Without question, some of the most dynamic acupuncture points on the human body are known as the Hua Tuo jiaji points. These points are extremely easy to locate and use. They respond not only to the acupuncture needle, but also to any type of percussion such as a neurological reflex hammer, Wartenberg pinwheel, tuning fork, green and red laser, percussive instrument, gua sha, teishein (non-invasive needle) or firm digital pressure. Any form of stimulation works absolute wonders in clinical practice when it comes to the Hua Tuo jiaji points. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54046 2009-09-09T12:00:32-07:00 2009-09-09T12:00:07-07:00

When a 2005 research article in JAMA reported, "Acupuncture treatment no more effective than sham treatment in reducing migraine headache," it raised doubts in the minds of the general public and the medical/scientific community as to acupuncture's efficacy. This year, the online science news journal Science Daily printed what appeared to be a continuation of that study. The article was titled, "Acupuncture Stops Headaches, But 'Faked' Treatments Work Almost as Well." This particular report was picked up by the international news and reported as a statement of fact that acupuncture was a questionable modality, especially regarding the application by professional practitioners. It was emphatically questioned whether "better trained acupuncturists really achieve better results than those with basic training only."

By John Amaro, LAc, DC, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM), Dipl.Med.Ac.(IAMA) When a 2005 research article in JAMA reported, "Acupuncture treatment no more effective than sham treatment in reducing migraine headache," it raised doubts in the minds of the general public and the medical/scientific community as to acupuncture's efficacy. This year, the online science news journal Science Daily printed what appeared to be a continuation of that study. The article was titled, "Acupuncture Stops Headaches, But 'Faked' Treatments Work Almost as Well." This particular report was picked up by the international news and reported as a statement of fact that acupuncture was a questionable modality, especially regarding the application by professional practitioners. It was emphatically questioned whether "better trained acupuncturists really achieve better results than those with basic training only." tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-53236 2008-06-03T12:00:32-07:00 2008-06-03T12:00:07-07:00

In 1970, upon my return to civilian duty after serving in the U.S. Army as a combat medic, I became one of the first newly formed paramedics in the nation while trying to earn enough money to afford to enter into practice. As a result of my interest in emergency medicine, I would read the medical journals lying around the station on a regular basis. To this day, I recall one particular article that caught my attention, and I have thought about often.

By John Amaro, LAc, DC, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM), Dipl.Med.Ac.(IAMA) In 1970, upon my return to civilian duty after serving in the U.S. Army as a combat medic, I became one of the first newly formed paramedics in the nation while trying to earn enough money to afford to enter into practice. As a result of my interest in emergency medicine, I would read the medical journals lying around the station on a regular basis. To this day, I recall one particular article that caught my attention, and I have thought about often. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-53064 2008-02-12T12:00:32-07:00 2008-02-12T12:00:07-07:00

Some years ago, after considerable hounding by the publisher of a national health magazine, I finally got around to sitting at the kitchen table, one gloomy Sunday afternoon, to write out a long-pr

By John Amaro, LAc, DC, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM), Dipl.Med.Ac.(IAMA) Some years ago, after considerable hounding by the publisher of a national health magazine, I finally got around to sitting at the kitchen table, one gloomy Sunday afternoon, to write out a long-pr tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-51167 2006-04-24T12:00:32-07:00 2006-04-24T12:00:07-07:00

By Warren Hammer, MS, DC, DABCO tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-51159 2006-04-24T12:00:32-07:00 2006-04-24T12:00:07-07:00

By John Amaro, LAc, DC, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM), Dipl.Med.Ac.(IAMA) tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-51058 2006-02-13T12:00:32-07:00 2006-02-13T12:00:07-07:00

By John Amaro, LAc, DC, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM), Dipl.Med.Ac.(IAMA) tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-50488 2005-11-20T12:00:32-07:00 2005-11-20T12:00:07-07:00

By John Amaro, LAc, DC, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM), Dipl.Med.Ac.(IAMA) tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-50103 2005-03-12T12:00:32-07:00 2005-03-12T12:00:07-07:00

By John Amaro, LAc, DC, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM), Dipl.Med.Ac.(IAMA) tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-46265 2004-06-17T12:00:32-07:00 2004-06-17T12:00:07-07:00

By John Amaro, LAc, DC, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM), Dipl.Med.Ac.(IAMA) tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-46087 2004-02-26T12:00:32-07:00 2004-02-26T12:00:07-07:00

By John Amaro, LAc, DC, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM), Dipl.Med.Ac.(IAMA) tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-45337 1990-06-20T12:00:32-07:00 1990-06-20T12:00:07-07:00

This article is an incredibly important installment as it covers 92 specific formula which historically and classically carry a 90 percent success rate or better.

By John Amaro, LAc, DC, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM), Dipl.Med.Ac.(IAMA) This article is an incredibly important installment as it covers 92 specific formula which historically and classically carry a 90 percent success rate or better. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-45288 1990-05-23T12:00:32-07:00 1990-05-23T12:00:07-07:00

The concepts and techniques of ear acupuncture have been a vital part of Asian and European medicine for centuries. As in the history of virtually any healing method, it has unfortunately been made more complicated, as teachers (especially in the last 20 years), attempt to enhance the ideas formulated by its discoverers. In reality, what is being taught as a complex system is extremely pure and simple.

By John Amaro, LAc, DC, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM), Dipl.Med.Ac.(IAMA) The concepts and techniques of ear acupuncture have been a vital part of Asian and European medicine for centuries. As in the history of virtually any healing method, it has unfortunately been made more complicated, as teachers (especially in the last 20 years), attempt to enhance the ideas formulated by its discoverers. In reality, what is being taught as a complex system is extremely pure and simple. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-45110 1990-02-28T12:00:32-07:00 1990-02-28T12:00:07-07:00

During this 5,000 (or more) year history, a number of specific reflex points occurring on the body and outside of the traditional meridians were firmly established. These points were referred to as "extra" points or more popularly as "miracle points" for their incredible success in a specific problem. These points may be stimulated with a variety of non-invasive techniques to include teishein, piezo-electric, electronic, laser, finger pressure, or (state law-allowing and properly trained) needle stimulation. Neophytes, please stay with non-invasive techniques.

By John Amaro, LAc, DC, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM), Dipl.Med.Ac.(IAMA) During this 5,000 (or more) year history, a number of specific reflex points occurring on the body and outside of the traditional meridians were firmly established. These points were referred to as "extra" points or more popularly as "miracle points" for their incredible success in a specific problem. These points may be stimulated with a variety of non-invasive techniques to include teishein, piezo-electric, electronic, laser, finger pressure, or (state law-allowing and properly trained) needle stimulation. Neophytes, please stay with non-invasive techniques. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-45058 1990-01-31T12:00:32-07:00 1990-01-31T12:00:07-07:00

In the last four installments of this series on "Korean Hand Acupuncture" we were introduced to the philosophy, history, and location of the acu-points of the 14 meridians as they relate to the hand, referred to as "Koryo Sooji Chim."

By John Amaro, LAc, DC, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM), Dipl.Med.Ac.(IAMA) In the last four installments of this series on "Korean Hand Acupuncture" we were introduced to the philosophy, history, and location of the acu-points of the 14 meridians as they relate to the hand, referred to as "Koryo Sooji Chim." tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-45007 1990-01-03T12:00:32-07:00 1990-01-03T12:00:07-07:00

When practiced with needle stimulation, in various parts of the world, it must be remembered, "acupuncture is a principle, not a technique." Therefore, there are numerous methods of stimulation which are internationally accepted and may be applied in a chiropractic practice to include simple finger pressure or "tapping," which is more than effective in a host of conditions.

By John Amaro, LAc, DC, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM), Dipl.Med.Ac.(IAMA) When practiced with needle stimulation, in various parts of the world, it must be remembered, "acupuncture is a principle, not a technique." Therefore, there are numerous methods of stimulation which are internationally accepted and may be applied in a chiropractic practice to include simple finger pressure or "tapping," which is more than effective in a host of conditions. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-15495 2002-12-16T12:00:32-07:00 2002-12-16T12:00:07-07:00

By John Amaro, LAc, DC, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM), Dipl.Med.Ac.(IAMA) tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-15372 2002-09-24T12:00:32-07:00 2002-09-24T12:00:07-07:00

By John Amaro, LAc, DC, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM), Dipl.Med.Ac.(IAMA) tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-9312 2003-07-14T12:00:32-07:00 2003-07-14T12:00:07-07:00

By Steven Lavitan tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-9068 2003-03-10T12:00:32-07:00 2003-03-10T12:00:07-07:00

By John Amaro, LAc, DC, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM), Dipl.Med.Ac.(IAMA)