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- 2. Conditions for use •Current or old injury or arthritis, • Especially in "cold" patterns where the pain naturally feels better with the application of heat. Pain • Irregular elimination • Ulcers • Constipation • Diarrhea • Cramps Digestive issues and • Breech pregnancy • Heavy menstrual bleeding • Menstrual cramps • Hot flashes OB/GYN
- 3. Conditions for use •Use at the start and throughout the season Protection against cold and flu strains • Osteo • Ruematoid Arthritis • Cervical • Thoracic • Lumbar • Sacrum Back pain • Migraines • Stress/tension • Chronic or acute Headaches Muscle stiffness Tendonitis
- 4. How to safelyuse a moxa stick Simply light one end with a cigarette lighter or hold over a candle. With smokeless moxa it may take several minutes to light but when the stick is correctly lit, you will be able to hold the lit end two to three centimeters from the back of your hand and feel a pleasant radiating warmth. Hold the lit end of the stick over the area to be treated, maintaining a distance of at least two to three centimeters so that there is never any direct contact with the skin. The moxa stick is then moved slowly over the area being treated; this will begin to feel pleasantly warm.
- 5. How to safelyuse a moxa stick Any ash that forms on the end of the stick can be gently brushed off by using the edge of the small dish, so that the moxa stick remains hot. If you suspect there is no longer any heat coming off the moxa stick, check by holding it two to three centimeters away from the back of your hand. Re-light if there is no radiating warmth. Never touch the lighted end of a moxa stick even if it no longer appears to be glowing.
- 6. How to apply Location •Location is based on area of pain OR acupressure indication chart. *Avoid the face and head • Light one end with a cigarette lighter or hold over a candle. (Keep in mind it may take several seconds to light. • Allow flame to go away, and watch for smoldering Type Timing • 5-10 minutes per area • Smokeless moxa it may take several minutes to light but when the stick is correctly lit, you will be able to hold the lit end two to three centimeters from the back of your hand and feel a pleasant radiating warmth.
- 7. How to apply Distance •Hold the lit end of the stick over the area to be treated, maintaining a distance of at least two to three centimeters, or to tolerance of heat. • Each person will have a different level of tolerance and it is important to understand that this should be a comforting process and not “no pain, no gain” process. There is never any direct contact with the skin Motion Motion • Circular • Hen pecking • Move the moxa stick slowly, in small circles, over the area being treated, this will begin to feel pleasantly warm. • To avoid burns, monitor the heat levels closely and ash the pole onto the heat resistant bowl/plate regularly. • Use for 5-10 minutes on each side, alternating between left and right legs as the skin becomes warm.
- 8. How to extinguish moxa Whentreatment has finished place the moxa stick in a glass jar lined with dry rice to prevent the heat cracking the glass bottom. When the lid is screwed on firmly the moxa stick is deprived of oxygen and cannot continue to burn. If you do not have a large enough jar to fully cover the pole, take care in fully snuffing out the end of the pole in the rice/salt, or just by pressing it firmly against a heat-resistant surface. Alternatively, the lit tip of the pole can be run under water and left to dry until the next use. The moxa stick can then be re-lit for repeated treatments.
- 9. Physical assessment Circadian clockof TCM • Each organ system has a "peak" time of function • Many organ functions in TCM relate to westen physiology... • Large intestine: Release bowels • Small intestine: Absorb nutrition • While other functions are strictly based on TCM principles... • Stomach: Good concentration • Spleen: Clear thinking, food conversion (Known as T&T; Transformation & Transportation of food into nutrients)
- 10. Physical assessment Circadian clockof TCM • Organ systems are also connected to activity • Stomach: Walking • Lung: Deep sleep • Bladder: Work and study • Small intestine: Nap time • Heart: Lunch time
- 11. Utilizing the TCM clock, yourclients can... the best times to eat, if they are having digestive issues Recognize time for self love, reading and intimacy Schedule why they are waking at 4 am coughing or expectorating mucus Realize the best time to meditate Determine specific self-therapies or other treatment modalities during peak organ function times Choose the natural processes of their body. Following this circadian clock can help clients through healing crisis or daily symptoms of detox without panic or upset Understand
- 12. Utilizing the TCMclock and understanding emotions.... Will aid you in choosing support tools for you or your client • Auricular seeds applied to the appropriate organ(s) and stimulated at optimal times • Acupressure points along the appropriate meridian(s) • Moxibustion used at peak times. For example... • Moxa applied to Ren 3 (between 3-5 pm) for weak bladder • Moxa applied to Ren 12 (between 7-11 am) for spleen and stomach issues • Moxa applied to Ren 6 (between 5-7 pm) for kidney issues such as poor filtration
- 13. Putting it alltogether: How to apply in practice & Case Studies
- 14. Steps of apractical application Clients' symptoms: • Digestive issues including: • Nausea • Vomiting bile • Lower abdominal cramps • Secondary symptoms: • Headaches • Fatigue Here is what the process would look like: • Determine organ system(s) involved • Liver • Stomach • Large intestine • Determine secondary areas involved: • Head • Decide on modality of support (ear seeds, moxa, acupressure) • Choose 1 or 2 modalities. Ear seeds • Apply seeds to the affected organs on the ear • Ask your client to stimulate the points during the appropriate time (found on the circadian charts above), OR when they are having symptoms or for preventative support. • Keep in mind you do NOT have to follow the circadian clock when applying pressure to ear seeds. It is an added benefit for tough cases. Moxa • If applicable, choose 1- 2 locations to apply moxa • Ask your client to warm the points during the appropriate time (found on the circadian charts above), OR when they are having symptoms or as preventative support. • Keep in mind you do NOT have to follow the circadian clock when applying moxa. It is an added benefit for tough cases. Acupressure • Utilizing your symptom chart • Choose 4-5 acupressure points • Ask your client to stimulate the points during the appropriate time (found on the circadian charts above), OR when they are having symptoms • Keep in mind you do NOT have to follow the circadian clock when applying acupressure. It is an added benefit for tough cases.
- 15. Case study: Digestiveissues Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Nausea • Vomiting bile • Lower abdominal • Headache • Fatigue • Liver • Stomach • Large intestine • Head Seeds Seeds ST36 ST37 LV14 PC6 LI4 YIN TANG Acupressure ST36 Moxa 1-3AM 5-7AM 7-9AM Time • Liver • Stomach • Large intestine • Head • 0 point • Shen men
- 16. Case study: Diarrhea Symptoms Organs tissues involved •Loose stools • Weakness • Lower abdominal cramping • Irritable • Large intestine • Liver • Kidney Seeds Seeds ST36 ST37 LV3 DU20 R12 R6 Acupressure ST36 R12 R6 Moxa 5-7AM 9-11AM Time • Liver • Large intestine • Kidney • 0 point • Shen men
- 17. Case study: AcidReflux/Heartburn Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Regurgitation • Epigastric pain • Nausea • Vomiting • Stomach • Esophagus • Liver Seeds Seeds LI4 LV3 PC6 R17,14 ST36 SP4,6 Acupressure ST36 LV3 Moxa 7-9AM OR WHEN OCCURING Time • Stomach • Esophagus • Autonomic • Liver • Shen men • Tranquilizer
- 18. Case study: Ascites Symptoms Organs tissues involved •Severe abdominal distension • Fatigue • Swollen legs or ankles • Liver • Spleen • Adrenal • Kidney Seeds Seeds Acupressure R9 R12 LV3 Moxa Multiple times a day Time • Liver • Ascites • Abdomen • Kidney • Triple warmer • 0 point R9, R6 LV14 BL23 SP9 SJ5 GB41
- 19. Case study: Liveror Gall Stones Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Pain • Nausea • Vomiting • Cramping • Right shoulder pain • Liver • Gallbladder • Large intestine • Spleen Seeds Seeds Acupressure LV2 GB 41 Moxa Several times throughout the day Time • Liver • Gallbladder • Spleen • Large intestine • 0 point • Shen men LV14 LV3 R12 GB24, GB40 SP21
- 20. Case study: Fatigue Symptoms Organs tissues involved •Lightheaded • Dizzy • Fatigue • Poor focus • Blood • Brain • Adrenal • Kidney Seeds Seeds LI4 DU20 SP6 SP9 Acupressure KI7 KI3 Moxa Based on time of day that symptoms occur Time • Brain • Adrenal • Kidney • Dizziness • NADA
- 21. Case study: PainWhole Body Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Pain • Irritability • Loss of appetite • Whole body (similar to flu-like feeling) Seeds Seeds LI4 LV3 GB42 SP21 Acupressure LI4 LV3 ASHI points Moxa Several times throughout the day or as needed Time • Shen men • Tranquilizer • NADA
- 22. Case study: Painin the Joints Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Pain • Irritability • Loss of appetite • Specific joint Seeds Seeds LI4 LV3 LV8 GB32 ASHI Points Acupressure ASHI Points Moxa Several times throughout the day or as needed Time • Shen men • Tranquilizer • NADA
- 23. Case study: PainLower Back Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Pain • Irritability • Loss of appetite • Low back • Kidney line • Sacrum • Sciatica Seeds Seeds BL23 BL57 BL60 SI3 BL62 Acupressure BL60 Moxa Several times throughout the day or as needed Time • Points corresponding to pain • NADA • Shen men • Tranquilizer
- 24. Case study: Headache/Migraine Symptoms Organs tissues involved •Pain • Irritability • Nausea • Vomiting • Large intestine • Head • Nerves • Blood vessels Seeds Seeds LI4 LV3 TB5 GB41 Tai yang Yin Tang LI20 Acupressure LI4 LV3 Moxa Several times throughout the day or as needed Time • Head • Face • Temple • Tranquilizer • Shen men • Autonomic • Frontal sinus
- 25. Case study: AdrenalGlands Low Blood Sugar Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Light-headed • Irritability • Dizzy • Hungry or loss of appetite with nausea • Adrenal glands • Pancreas • Spleen Seeds Seeds DU20 DU26 ST36 SP6 KI3 KI17 Acupressure Moxa Acute: As needed Chronic: 1-2 times per day Time • Adrenal • Pancreas • Stomach • Autonomic • Liver • 0 point • Shen men
- 26. Case study: LowBlood Pressure Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Light-headed • Irritability • Dizzy • Nausea • Poor Focus • Adrenal • Head • Heart • Blood vessels Seeds Seeds DU26 DU20 SP6 KI3 KI7 HT7 Acupressure KI3 R12 R6 R4 Moxa Several times throughout the day or as needed Time • Heart • Vagus nerve • Autonomic • Tranquilizer • Thalamus • Occiput • Adrenal
- 27. Case study: Cold/Nofever Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Headache • Congestion • Sore throat • Fatigue • Cough • Sneezing • Head • Lungs • Sinus • Immune system Seeds Seeds LI4 LI20, LU9, GB 21, SP6 YIN TANG ST 36, 40 Acupressure ST36 ST40 SP6 Moxa 3-5AM or as needed Time • Frontal sinus • Nose • Throat • Lung • Shen men • Adrenal
- 28. Case study: Fluwith fever Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Fever • Body aches • Malaise • Sore throat • Head • Lungs • Sinus • Immune system • Kidneys Seeds Seeds LI4,11 LV3 GB21 SP6,9 Yin Tang LU5 Acupressure ST36 Moxa Several times throughout the day or as needed Time • Vitality • Occiput • Point 0 • Thalamus • Shen men • Endocrine • adrenal
- 29. Case study: FemaleReproductive Issues Hot Flashes Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Hot Flash • Irritability • Insomnia • Uterus • Ovaries • Adrenal glands Seeds Seeds LI4 SP6 DU20 R3 KI6,7 LU7 Acupressure HT7 Moxa Once or twice a day Time • Ovary • Uterus • Endocrine • Shen men • Kidney • Liver
- 30. Case study: FemaleReproductive Issues Night Sweats Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Night sweats • Irritability • Insomnia • Uterus • Ovaries • Adrenal glands Seeds Seeds KI3 R6 HT6 SI3 LU7 KI6 Acupressure BL18, 23 Moxa Before bed Time • Ovary • Uterus • Endocrine • Shen men • Kidney • Autonomic • Liver
- 31. Case study: FemaleReproductive Issues Menstrual Cramps Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Lower abdominal or low back pain • Irritability • Uterus • Ovaries • Endocrine system Seeds Seeds R3 SP8, 10 BL32 LI4 LV3 Acupressure R3, 4 LV3 Moxa 7am-11am 7pm-11pm Time • Uterus • Ovaries • Endocrine system • Abdomen • Shen men • Autonomic • 0 point • Kidney
- 32. Case study: FemaleReproductive Issues Menorrhagia Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Severe and excessive bleeding • Weakness and fatigue • Uterus • Ovaries • Endocrine system Seeds Seeds R3 SP1, 6 LI11 ST36 DU20 Acupressure R3, 4 SP1 Moxa 1am-3am Time • Uterus • Ovaries • Endocrine system • Abdomen • Shen men • Autonomic • 0 point • Abdomen
- 33. Case study: FemaleReproductive Issues Amenorrhea Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Lack of menstrual period for 3 months or more • Not pregnant • Uterus • Ovaries • Endocrine system Seeds Seeds R4 SP6 ST36 BL18, 20, 23 Acupressure R3, 4 Zigong Moxa 9am-11am 5pm-7pm Time • Uterus • Ovaries • 0 point • Shen men • Endocrine • Adrenal • Kidney • Abdomen
- 34. Case study: FemaleReproductive Issues Infertility Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Unable to become pregnant 6 months or more • Irregular menstruation • No ovulation • Uterus • Ovaries • Endocrine system Seeds Seeds Zigongxue SP6, R4 (Day1- 12 only) ST36 LU7 KI6 Acupressure R3, 4 Zigong (Day1- 12 only) Moxa 5pm-7pm Time • Uterus • Ovaries • 0 point • Shen men • Endocrine • Adrenal • Brain • Abdomen
- 35. Case study: ErectileDysfunction Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Difficulty to have or maintain an erection • Premature ejaculation • Testes • Endocrine system • Brain Seeds Seeds R2, 3, 4, BL 23, 52 KI 3, 11 DU3, 4, 20 ST 29, 30 Acupressure R2, 3, 4 ST 29, 30 Moxa 5pm-7pm Time • Testes • External genitalia • 0 point • Shen men • Sexual compulsion • Adrenal
- 36. Case study: BenignProstate Hypertrophy Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Frequent Urination, day and night • Weak stream • Incomplete emptying • Prostate • Bladder • Endocrine system Seeds Seeds R4, 6 SP6, 9 BL23, 28, BL 32, 33 KI6, 10 Acupressure R4, 6 KI6 Moxa 3pm-5pm Time • Prostate • Testes • Pelvic girdle • Shen men • endocrine • Point 0 • Adrenal • Kidney • Bladder
- 37. Case study: Neurological,Fainting Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Feeling lightheaded • Fainting or near-fainting • Low blood pressure • Brain and nervous system • Adrenal glands • Endocrine system Seeds Seeds DU20, 23, 26 PC6 ST36 R6 Acupressure R6 PC6 Moxa 3pm-5pm Time • Prostate • Testes • Pelvic girdle • Shen men • endocrine • Point 0 • Adrenal • Kidney • Bladder
- 38. Case study: Tremors Symptoms Organs tissues involved •Tremors of legs, arms or hands • Weak • Anxiety • Brain • Nervous system • Adrenals • Liver Seeds Seeds GB20, 21 LI4 SP6 LV8 DU16 SJ17 Acupressure (WITH ASSISTANCE ONLY!) GB20, 21 SJ17 Moxa 1am-3am Time • Midbrain tegmentum • Striatum • Adrenal Gland • Point 0 • Shen men
- 39. Case study: EmotionalSymptoms Anxiety Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Anxiety • Insomnia • Inability to carry out work or social activity • Brain and nervous system • Adrenal Glands • Endocrine system • Thyroid Seeds Seeds PC6 HT7 LU9 R17 Acupressure KI1 Moxa 3pm-5pm Time • Nervousness • Master cerebral • Tranquilizer • Shen men • Point 0 • Adrenal • Autonomic • Heart
- 40. Case study: EmotionalSymptoms Fear Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Inability to carry out life’s tasks • Always thinking the worst • Insomnia or over-sleeping • Kidney • Endocrine • Heart • Brain Seeds Seeds KI3, 7, 9 HT7 PC6 Acupressure R4, 6 KI1 Moxa 5pm-7pm Time • NADA • Endocrine • Point 0 • Master cerebral • Adrenal • Kidney
- 41. Case study: EmotionalSymptoms Worry Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Inappropriate worry • Poor appetite • Poor focus • Stomach • Endocrine system • Brain Seeds Seeds R4, 6 ST36 SP6 YIN TANG Acupressure LI4 LV3 Moxa 7am-11am Time • Master cerebral • Frontal Cortex • Point 0 • Shen men • Heart • Adrenal
- 42. Case study: EmotionalSymptoms Irritability Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Irritability • Short temper • Anger • High blood pressure • Liver • Adrenal • Endocrine system Seeds Seeds LI4 LV3 LV14 R17 Acupressure LI4 LV3 Moxa 1am-3am Time • Aggressivity • Point 0 • Shen men • Master cerebral • Thalamus • Liver
- 43. Case study: EmotionalSymptoms Sadness Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Sadness • Melancholy • Depression • Tearful • Lung • Heart • Endocrine system • Parathyroid Seeds Seeds DU20 YIN TANG HT7 LU9 Acupressure HT7 LU9 Moxa 3am-5am Time • Prostate • Testes • Pelvic girdle • Shen men • endocrine • Point 0 • Adrenal • Kidney • Bladder
- 44. Case study: Insomnia Symptoms Organs tissues involved •Inability to fall asleep or stay asleep • Anxiety or Irritability • Tired but wired • Heart • Spleen • Endocrine system Seeds Seeds AN MIAN YIN TANG HT7 sp6 Acupressure SP1 Bl15 Moxa 9am-11am 11am-1pm Time • Insomnia 1 • Insomnia 2 • Master cerebral • Shen men • Forehead • Adrenal • Heart
- 45. Case study: Skinissues Rashes and Hives Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Rashes • Raised bumps • Itchy skin • Liver • Lung • Endocrine system Seeds Seeds SP10 SP6 LI4 LU5, 9 Acupressure Ashi SP10 Moxa 3pm-5pm Time • Skin • Lung • Adrenal • Shen men • Endocrine • Point 0 • Allergy point
- 46. Case study: Skinissues Itchy Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Skin itching • With or without redness or raised bumps • Irritability • Skin • Lung • Liver • Adrenals Seeds Seeds • LI4, 11 • SP10 • PC6 • HT7 • ST36 Acupressure SP10 LU9 PC6 Moxa 3am-5am Time • Corresponding body area • Skin disorder • Endocrine • Shen men • Lung • Adrenal • Kidney • Point 0
- 47. Case study: Skinissues Swelling Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Swelling of the skin in different regions • Fatigue • Urine retention • Kidney • Lung • San Jiao Seeds Seeds • KI7, 10 • SP9,10 • ST36 Acupressure SJ5 GB41 Moxa 5pm-7pm Time • Corresponding body area • Skin disorder • Endocrine • Spleen • Lung • Adrenal • Kidney
- 48. Case study: Skinissues Acne Symptoms Organs tissues involved • Acne in various areas of the body • May or may not be cystic • Skin • Kidney • Lung • Large intestine Seeds Seeds • ST 8, 36 • DU23 • KI3, 7 Acupressure • BL23 • R4,6,8 Moxa 3am-5am 5am-7am Time • Corresponding body area • Skin disorder • Lung • 0 point • Shen men • Kidney
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- 51. Resources: • Moxa • Moxastick • Auricular tools Ear seeds Point detector
- 52. Auricular Books • AuriculotherapyMade Simple: The Complete Guide To The Chinese And Western Ear Acupuncture (Auriculotherapy): Everything You Need To Know: Shannon, Dr. Joel: 9798732665727: Amazon.com: Books • Amazon.com: AURICULOTHERAPY eBook: CORAL ROSERO, HERNANDO: Books • Auricular Acupuncture Diagnosis: 9780443068669: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com • Auriculotherapy Manual: Chinese and Western Systems of Ear Acupuncture: Oleson, Terry: 9780962941559: Amazon.com: Books
- 53. Acupressure books • NeedlelessAcupuncture: Self-treatment guide for 40 common conditions: Trosclair, Justin: 9798629577652: Amazon.com: Books • Acupuncture Points Handbook: A Patient's Guide to the Locations and Functions of over 400 Acupuncture Points (Natural Medicine): Bleecker, Deborah: 9781940146201: Amazon.com: Books
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