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Acupuncture originated several thousand years ago in China as part of a body MedicineMedical acupuncture correspondence course which includes the use of Herbs, tuina (Chinese Massage), exercise and diet. Stone acupuncture needles dating back to 3000 B.C. have been found by archaeologists in inner Mongolia, and acupuncture has been widely practiced in China for around 3,500 years. In the 17th century Doctors and missionaries brought acupuncture to Europe. Later spectacular examples of acupuncture as an alternative to conventional anesthesia during surgery gained enormous popularity in the West.

Acupuncture itself refers to the insertion of very fine, sterile needles at different points on the body to stimulate the flow of energy, or Qi. Acupuncture points are located along a network of 14 Main Meridian lines, or channels, through which the body's energy flows. Acupuncture stimulate the body's natural healing abilities, relieve Pain and restore internal regulation systems. In Western terms, the benefits of Acupuncture are sometimes explained in terms of the stimulation of body's production of endorphins, pain-relieving chemicals and triggering nerve "gate Control". New Technology has been introduced to allow variations in acupuncture: electropuncture, Low power laser acupuncture, etc. The World Health Organization has identified over 40 conditions treatable with Acupuncture. Auricular Acupuncture (part of Body Acupuncture) based on the medical theory , there are over 120 acupoints on each ear relating to specific parts of the Body. The traditional Auriculotherapy was deeply studied by a French Doctor Paul Nogier in the late 1950 's. Dr. Nogier developed a theory that the ear corresponded to an inverted fetus, identified 30 basic points that appeared to have a reflex response in an associated area of the body and now regarded as the father of modern Auricular Acupuncture. Treatment is designed to stimulate the acupoints on the ear by application of gentle Pressure, tiny acupuncture needles, a mild electrical current, laser or infrared light.

  • Medical Acupuncture

  • 1. What is Acupuncture?
  • 2. The History of Acupuncture
  • 3. Classical Meridians and their Acupuncture Points:
  • Chinese Body measurement & nomenclature of the Meridians
  • Precise location of points. Special Acupuncture Points: on the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, lower extremity
  • Auricular points
  • Facial points for analgesia and private acupuncture points
  • 4. Acupuncture Theory: Internal communication; psychosomatic consideration; basic concepts of traditional Chinese Medicine
  • 5. Neurophysiologic Mechanisms in Acupuncture:
  • Relationship of the Nervous system to the Vital energy system
  • Neurophysiological explanation of distribution of acupoints
  • Bioelectricity. Synaptic transmission. Muscle responses
  • Gate Control Theory
  • Autonomic influences and effects on the brain
  • Regulatory effects of acupuncture
  • 6. Acupuncture Techniques and precautions:
  • Environment and position
  • Depth of needle insertion. Dangerous areas
  • Forbidden points of acupuncture and emergencies during treatment
  • Needle technique
  • 7. Electro-acupuncture:
  • Relation to transcutaneous electric stimulation
  • Equipment and methods of application
  • Electro-acupuncture anesthesia or analgesia
  • 8. Acupuncture Treatment of Specific Conditions:
  • General Principles of Treatment: classification of medical problem; use of acupuncture prescriptions; advice for Patients
  • Anesthesia or Analgesia: mechanism, techniques, specific points
  • Allergies, circulatory disorders, dermatological disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, genital disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, neurological disorders, psychiatric & Emotional disorders and their Treatment *
  • 9. List of Acupuncture points on the Major Meridians and Specific Points for Various Conditions.
  • Supportive Study Materials:
    " Complete Book of Acupuncture", Book by Dr. Stephen Chang
    Wall Chart of Body acupuncture points additional Price)
    "Acupuncture" theory and Practice, CD for computer with short video presentation