This document provides an introduction to acupuncture and oriental medicine from the perspective of Kyle Smith, a diplomate of oriental medicine and acupuncture. It discusses the history of oriental medicine, the foundations and modalities of Chinese medicine including acupuncture, herbal therapy, and nutritional consultation. Common ailments treated with these modalities are also listed.

1. Introduction to Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Kyle Smith Diplomate of Oriental Medicine Diplomate of Acupuncture

2. Introduction History of Oriental Medicine Foundations of Oriental Medicine Modalities of Chinese Medicine 1 2 3 4

3. Introduction Me! Graduated from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine Sept. 2008 Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition Master of Science Degree in Oriental Medicine

4. Master of Science Oriental Medicine- 4 Years Layman Acupuncturist – 2 Years Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine DAOM MSOM LAc Current Landscape of Acupuncturist in US

5. Introduction to Oriental Medicine History Written Records Thousands of years old Medical Classics books written from 500 A.D. -1200 A.D. Foundation of Oriental Medical schools in China – 1950’s Integrated into Hospital in 1960’s after efficacy studies Dissemination Europe – 17 th Century United States – 1972 (Nixon)

6. Foundations to Oriental Medicine Our bodies are our own best healers! When in balance Causes of imbalance Stress, Trauma, Poor Diet, Hereditary Conditions, Environmental Factors, Excess Emotional Issues Each Person is Unique Empirical vs. Scientific Evidence Oriental Medicine vs. Palliative Care

7. Insertion of Needle to Balance Body Herbs to balance body Burning of herb – Mug wart Chinese based Massage Modalities of Oriental Medicine Chinese Nutritional Therapy Tai Chi Qi Gong, Breath work Acupuncture Herbal Therapy Moxibustion Tui Na Nutritional Consultation Exercise Meditation

8. Acupuncture Most visible modality of TCM Insertion of thin, sterile needles on the body’s surface in order to influence the physiological function of the body Over 2,000 Acupuncture points Can be combined with Electro-Stim Goal Restore Health from the Exterior to Interior

9. Acupuncture Eastern View Adjust the flow of energy through a meridian (pathway) through the body 12 Main pathways that are associated with an organ Acupuncture points are specific locations on the body where the meridians come to the surface of the skin Each organ has a variety of patterns and imbalances Each point has specific function in relation to the meridian(s).

10. Acupuncture Western View Creates a micro- injury that causes the body to react Body releases Endorphins and Enkephalins Relieve pain and take away swelling Focus the bodies healing capabilities to a specific area World Health Organization (W.H.O.) Gastrointestinal, Orthopedic, Eye, Bronchopulmonary, Respiratory, and Neurological Disorders

11. Herbal Therapy Can treat internal and external complaints Topical applications for external injury, skin complaints, focused healing Ingested herbal therapies more common Work internal to external Herbal Sources Majority are plant based Roots, leaves, stems, berries, seeds Different forms Tincture, pills, decoction

12. Taste – Sweet, Salty Bitter, Acrid, Bland Herbs to balance body Nutritional Consultation Color Seasonal Processed Foods vs. Organic Foods Caloric Content Nutritional Content Eastern Based Western Based

13. Whole Food Vs. Synthetic/Fractionalized Supplements 95% of all supplements made by Pharmaceutical companies Synthetic Supplements Modified in laboratory – Patented Fractionalized Supplements “ Active” ingredient removed from Complex Missing Enzymes, Co-Enzymes, antioxidants Whole Food Supplements Ingredients – Food sources, Organ Meats Recognizable compounds that body absorbs

14. Common Ailments Treated… Allergies/Asthma Immune System Deficiency Anxiety/Depression Infertility Arthritis/Joint Problems Knee Pain Back Pain Macular Degeneration Menopausal Discomfort Cold/Flu Premenstrual Syndrome Cough/Bronchitis Paralysis/ Numbness Dizziness Rhinitis Drug Addiction/Smoking Sexual Dysfunction Gastrointestinal Disorder Sinusitis Neck Pain/ Stiffness Skin Problems Headache/ Migraine Stress/Tension Tendonitis High Blood Pressure Vision Problems

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