12.02.09
Posted in Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture, Back Pain at 10:18 pm by Dr. Pharm Tao
Health Condition:
Lower back and posterior pelvic pain.
Methods:
Auricular press needles at 3 points (Wang et al., 2009):
- Kidney
- Analgesia
- Shenmen
Leave needles in place for 7 days before removing them.
After the placement of the needles, the patients are told to inspect the integrity of the tape over the needles daily but not to use any pressure or manipulation.
Clinical trial records (Wang et al., 2009):
Patients:
159 pregnant women with lower back and posterior pelvic pain.
Evaluation:
3 groups were examined in pain and the disability rating index score, monitored for 2 weeks:
- Acupuncture group
- Sham acupuncture group
- Waiting list control group
Comparisons:
- Compared with the two other groups, patients in the acupuncture group had a significant decrease of pain and better functional status.
Effects:
7 days of continuous auricular acupuncture reduced the low back and posterior pelvic pain, as well as disability in pregnant women.
Reference and data source:
Wang, S. M., Dezinno, P., et al. (2009) Auricular acupuncture as a treatment for pregnant women who have low back and posterior pelvic pain: a pilot study. Am J Obstet Gynecol 201, 271 e271-279.
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12.01.09
Posted in Acupressure, Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture, Back Pain at 2:23 pm by Dr. Pharm Tao
Methods:
Auricular acupressure therapy using Semen Vaccariae or magnetic pellets (Suen et al., 2007).
Semen Vaccariae: a small round seed, with the diameter of each seed about 0.13 cm. Magnetic pellet: an average of –6.58 mT (about 66 Gauss/bead) magnetic flux densities, with a diameter of 0.13 cm.
Protocol:
- Sterilize the auricle of the participant with 75% alcohol before the therapy.
- Apply Semen Vaccariae or magnetic pellets to the most sensitive area of each selected auricular point.
- Detect the sensitive point with an electrical potentiometer to measure auricular electrical resistance.
- Treat both ears alternately.
- Replace Semen Vaccariae/magnetic pellets every 3 days to avoid the possibility of local irritation.
- The full course of the treatment lasted 3 weeks.
7 auricular acupoints:
Shenmen (or Gate of Spirit): The major point for relieving the pain.
Kidney: The kidneys are connected to the low back.
Urinary bladder: To clear and activate the meridians and collaterals at the low back.
Lumbosacral vertebrae, buttock: The most tender points for patients with LBP.
Liver, spleen: To strengthen the tendons and muscles.
Clinical trial records:
60 patients, 60-years old or above, with low back pain (LBP).
Evaluation:
Treatment effects were evaluated with the Chinese Pain Intensity Verbal Rating scale (VRS).
Effects:
Auricular acupressure therapy using magnetic pellets significantly decreased the pain intensity level among the elderly patients with non-specific LBP. The therapeutic effects were sustained during the 2 and 4-week follow-up periods after the therapy.
Reference and data source:
Suen, L. K., Wong, T. K., et al. (2007) Auriculotherapy on low back pain in the elderly. Complement Ther Clin Pract 13, 63-69.
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04.27.09
Posted in Acupressure, Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture, Cupping Therapy, Diseases & Health Conditions, Infectious Diseases, Influenza & Cold, Moxibustion at 8:58 pm by Dr. Pharm Tao
How to Prevent and Heal Flu and Common Cold Using Acupressure and Acupuncture
(Journal of Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture, Volume 2, Number 2, 2009)
ISSN: 1946-1909
PharmTao.com (Editor)
Flu and common cold are preventable even without drugs or herbs. Natural methods from traditional Chinese medicine including acupressure and acupuncture can be used for the prevention and treatment of influenza and common cold. These prevention methods, including folk remedies, have been proven quite effective in history and are still used today.
For healing colds and flu, non-drug methods and time-tested acupuncture point prescriptions are collected here. These natural healing methods include acupressure, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping therapy, and auricular (ear) acupuncture. Locations of these acupuncture points are provided to facilitate clinical practice. Differential diagnosis types of colds and flu are described for personalized treatment. Therapeutic principles and needle manipulation methods are recommended for each type.
In addition, acupuncture point prescriptions from some ancient traditional Chinese medicine classics are collected, such as The AB Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (“Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing†in Chinese). These classics provide the guidance of selecting the most effective acupuncture points from hundreds of years of experience.
Flu and common cold may occur throughout the year, but are mostly seen in winter and spring. Common cold and flu may have symptoms such as nasal congestion and discharge, cough, fever, sneezing, headache, chilliness, sore throat, general aching of the body, and melancholy. Non-drug natural methods such as acupressure and acupuncture methods can be used to prevent and relieve these symptoms, and promote the healing of the root of the diseases.
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