Journal of Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture

Dictionary of Chinese Medicine Terms and Glossary: Basic Concepts and Theories (1)

Dr. Pharm Tao — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:23:22 +0000

[Chinese Term]

[Chinese Pin Yin Term]

Tian Ren Xiang Ying

[English Terms and Translations]

The corresponding relationship between nature and human

[Explanation]

The humans should be adapted to the nature. The human body conditions, including the physical structure, physiological and pathological changes are related to the natural environment.

[Chinese Term]

[Chinese Pin Yin Term]

Zheng Ti Guan Nian

[English Terms and Translations]

Holistic concept

[Explanation]

The human [...]

Auricular acupuncture for pregnancy-associated low back and posterior pelvic pain

Dr. Pharm Tao — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:18:42 +0000

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 [...]

Shiatsu can help reducing pain and anxiety levels in patients with lower back pain

Dr. Pharm Tao — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:45:19 +0000

Background: Shiatsu: a type of massage (or acupressure) using thumb and finger pressure at acupuncture points (Brady et al., 2001).

Methods: A full-body shiatsu treatment for 50 to 60 minutes (Brady et al., 2001).

Clinical trial records: 66 patients with low back pain. Evaluation: Each individual was measured before and after four shiatsu treatments on: - State/trait anxiety, using the State-Trait Anxiety [...]

Combination therapy of relaxation acupoint stimulation and acupressure with aromatic lavender essential oil relieves non-specific low back pain

Dr. Pharm Tao — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:09:35 +0000

Methods: 8-session relaxation acupoint stimulation with electrodes followed by acupressure with lavender oil for 35–40 min each time, over a 3-week period (Yip and Tse, 2004). Protocol: - On arrival, patients were asked to empty their bladder. - Patients sit and relax for 5–10 min., with a digital Electronic Muscle Stimulator under a “soothing mode” (7.69 Hz at 0.05 [...]

Acupressure has better effects than physical therapy in relieving low back pain

Dr. Pharm Tao — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:42:33 +0000

Methods: Acupressure or physical therapy for one month (Hsieh et al., 2006).

Clinical trial records: 129 patients with chronic low back pain. Evaluation: Standard outcome measures for low back pain after treatment and at six month follow-up, primary outcomes measured using Roland and Morris disability questionnaire. Comparisons: - In the acupressure group, the mean total Roland and Morris disability questionnaire score after [...]

Auricular acupressure relieves low back pain in the elderly

Dr. Pharm Tao — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:23:23 +0000

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 [...]

Collateral meridian acupressure therapy relieves back pain

Dr. Pharm Tao — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:58:24 +0000

Background: The overall incidence of postneuraxial block backache: 9%-50% (Yeh et al., 2009). The incidence of back pain on the third postoperative day after spinal anesthesia: 5.91%-22%.

Methods: Collateral meridian acupressure therapy (CMAT) manipulates distant collateral meridians for pain relief while avoiding the stimulation of the affected region/meridian (Yeh et al., 2009). Points used in CMAT: C-point (the “control point”): [...]

Effects of Qigong Exercise on Parkinson’s Disease

Dr. Pharm Tao — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:50:17 +0000

Many complementary therapeutic methods have been applied by patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers in Germany examined the immediate and sustained effects of Qigong on motor and nonmotor symptoms of PD (Schmitz-Hubsch et al., 2006). A total of 56 patients with different levels of PD disease severity were involved in the study.

The researchers compared [...]

Benefits of Qigong Exercise on Elderly with Depression

Dr. Pharm Tao — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:59:41 +0000

Researchers in Hong Kong conducted a randomized controlled trial to investigate the psychosocial effects of Qigong on elderly with depression (Tsang et al., 2006). A total of 82 participants with depression or obvious features of depression were involved in the study. The intervention group had Qigong practice for 16 weeks. The comparison group joined a [...]

Qigong Can Relieve Long-Term Neck Pain

Dr. Pharm Tao — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:35:13 +0000

Researchers in Sweden compared the effectiveness of Qigong with exercise therapy in patients with long-term nonspecific neck pain (Lansinger et al., 2007). A total of 122 patients were involved in the study and received either Qigong or exercise therapy. Seventy percent of the participants were women with the mean age of 44 years. The patients [...]