The document provides a timeline of Chinese dynasties from pre-dynastic periods to the present day People's Republic of China. It then discusses how an understanding of Chinese history can assist modern clinical practice and society. Specifically, it outlines how traditional Chinese medicine originated from phenomena during early dynasties such as ancestor worship, philosophical schools like yin-yang and wu xing, and magical or spiritual practices involving demons, spirits, and healing. Elements of these early concepts and beliefs relate to aspects of modern TCM practice such as treatment of emotions, energy flow, and view of disease causation.
Wu Xing & Wu Shen Personality Traits/Archetypes: Who do you think you are?DieselDave8
Learn how the ancient Chinese philosophical school of the Wu Xing (Five Elements) can teach you more about yourself; learn about your strengths and weaknesses in order to control them more effectively.
Urinary Bladder Back Shu points discussionDieselDave8
This workshop will review the Seven Emotions, Wu Shen (Five Spirits), Back Shu points, and Outer Run/Pathway points of the Urinary Bladder channel for treating emotions and spirits. The Seven Emotions are linked to different elements and include anger, joy, pensiveness, worry, sadness, fear and shock. The Wu Shen are the ethereal soul, spirit, thought, corporeal soul and willpower housed in different elements. The presentation will discuss specific points to treat each emotion and spirit, such as BL49 for pensiveness and BL52 for strengthening willpower.
This document discusses several Eastern philosophies and concepts including Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Hinduism, and others. Some key ideas presented are that life is a journey towards spiritual truths, the universe operates in a cyclical manner, and that the highest state is a state of "no-self" through eliminating false perceptions of oneself. Additionally, it discusses ideas like viewing humanity as interconnected rather than individualistic, and that spiritual and inner development are more important than outward goals and achievements.
The document provides an overview of key concepts in Buddhism, including the story of Buddha's life, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and concepts of suffering, no-self, and rebirth. It discusses how Buddha was inspired to leave his life as a prince and become an ascetic after witnessing old age, sickness, death, and an ascetic. It then explains his teachings on the cessation of suffering and the path to achieve nirvana.
This document discusses the Eastern philosopher Lao Tzu, the founder of Daoism who wrote the book Tao Te Ching. Some key principles of Daoism that Lao Tzu taught include the concept of yin and yang as complementary forces in nature and the principle of wu-wei, which means acting without exerting unnecessary effort or force. Lao Tzu is respected as a deity in Daoism and is known for saying "Deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage."
An existential phenomenological model of human development focuses on themes such as being in space and time, relationships, personal identity, adversity, freedom, and responsibility. This model views development as a lifelong process of engaging with ontological themes in a distinctive way based on one's context. An existential theory emphasizes that existence precedes essence, personal responsibility, and phenomenology. It explores how people understand existential questions of life, death, and purpose at different stages.
Wu Xing & Wu Shen Personality Traits/Archetypes: Who do you think you are?DieselDave8
Learn how the ancient Chinese philosophical school of the Wu Xing (Five Elements) can teach you more about yourself; learn about your strengths and weaknesses in order to control them more effectively.
Urinary Bladder Back Shu points discussionDieselDave8
This workshop will review the Seven Emotions, Wu Shen (Five Spirits), Back Shu points, and Outer Run/Pathway points of the Urinary Bladder channel for treating emotions and spirits. The Seven Emotions are linked to different elements and include anger, joy, pensiveness, worry, sadness, fear and shock. The Wu Shen are the ethereal soul, spirit, thought, corporeal soul and willpower housed in different elements. The presentation will discuss specific points to treat each emotion and spirit, such as BL49 for pensiveness and BL52 for strengthening willpower.
This document discusses several Eastern philosophies and concepts including Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Hinduism, and others. Some key ideas presented are that life is a journey towards spiritual truths, the universe operates in a cyclical manner, and that the highest state is a state of "no-self" through eliminating false perceptions of oneself. Additionally, it discusses ideas like viewing humanity as interconnected rather than individualistic, and that spiritual and inner development are more important than outward goals and achievements.
The document provides an overview of key concepts in Buddhism, including the story of Buddha's life, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and concepts of suffering, no-self, and rebirth. It discusses how Buddha was inspired to leave his life as a prince and become an ascetic after witnessing old age, sickness, death, and an ascetic. It then explains his teachings on the cessation of suffering and the path to achieve nirvana.
This document discusses the Eastern philosopher Lao Tzu, the founder of Daoism who wrote the book Tao Te Ching. Some key principles of Daoism that Lao Tzu taught include the concept of yin and yang as complementary forces in nature and the principle of wu-wei, which means acting without exerting unnecessary effort or force. Lao Tzu is respected as a deity in Daoism and is known for saying "Deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage."
An existential phenomenological model of human development focuses on themes such as being in space and time, relationships, personal identity, adversity, freedom, and responsibility. This model views development as a lifelong process of engaging with ontological themes in a distinctive way based on one's context. An existential theory emphasizes that existence precedes essence, personal responsibility, and phenomenology. It explores how people understand existential questions of life, death, and purpose at different stages.
An overview of the positive role of anxiety, and how the work of modern European philosophers can inform a unique approach to helping people face up to, and therefore work through, their fear of fear
The document discusses different views on what constitutes a human person. It presents three views: 1) that a person is just their body, 2) that a person is just their spirit, and 3) that a person is the unity of body and spirit. The metaphysical approach deals with what a person is made of, while the existential approach deals with who a person is. The document also discusses Aristotle's view that plants have a vegetative soul, animals a sensitive soul, and humans a rational soul. It indicates that Thomas Aquinas viewed the human soul as "subsistent" rather than a substance.
Taoism is an ancient Chinese philosophy based on the Tao Te Ching text attributed to Laozi. Some key concepts of Taoism include:
- The Tao (or "Way"), which is the natural order/flow of the universe that one should follow to achieve harmony.
- Yin and yang, with Taoism embracing the more passive yin principles of water-like flexibility and spontaneity over Confucianism's more active yang principles.
- Wu wei, or non-action and non-contention, with the Tao best followed by acting naturally and spontaneously rather than through force or assertion of will.
- Simplicity, humility, and putting oneself last so as
The document provides an overview of several Eastern religions and philosophies including Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. It summarizes some of the key beliefs and concepts of each. For Christianity, it discusses beliefs around the resurrection of the body. For Hinduism, it outlines concepts like Brahman, Atman, and the belief in reincarnation and karma. For Buddhism, it summarizes the Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, and goal of achieving Nirvana. For Confucianism, it describes the five relationships and virtues governing each.
This document provides an overview of Eastern philosophy, including its key aims and traditions. It discusses Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Hinduism believes in a cosmic unity and that the purpose of life is enlightenment through reincarnation governed by karma. Buddhism, founded by Buddha, teaches that suffering can be eliminated by removing desire through following the Four Noble Truths and achieving nirvana. Taoism, based on the Tao, emphasizes living in harmony with nature. Confucianism focuses on social ethics and proper behavior within relationships to cultivate virtue and order.
This document provides an overview of major world religions and philosophical traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Chinese Philosophy (Confucianism and Taoism). It describes their origins, key beliefs, principles, and religious texts. For example, it explains that Hinduism originated in India and believes in karma, reincarnation, and dharma. The four Vedas and Bhagavad Gita are among its major religious texts. Buddhism also originated in India and was founded by Buddha, focusing on the four noble truths and eightfold path to end suffering.
The document discusses the key figures and foundational text of Daoism. It describes Lao Zi, or Lao-Tzu, as the founder of Daoism who authored The Dao De Jing, the basic text of Daoism. Some major Daoist principles discussed include viewing Dao/Tao as the force that flows through all life, believing one should become one with Dao and nature, and practicing wu wei or non-action and going with the flow. Daoism also teaches that man is unhappy when living against nature and emphasizes finding balance in the universe of opposites like yin and yang.
This document provides an overview and introduction to Stoicism and how its principles can be applied by entrepreneurs. Some key points:
- Stoicism is a practical philosophy focused on controlling emotions and acting, rather than endless debate. Its principles can help entrepreneurs be stronger in facing adversity.
- Exercises discussed include "practicing misfortune" to gain familiarity with worst cases, turning obstacles upside down to find opportunities, and remembering the ephemeral nature of achievements to maintain humility.
- Stoic figures like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca are discussed as role models, practicing restraint and compassion even in powerful positions. Their writings provide reminders to recalibrate one's perspective.
- Stoicism teaches perceiving
HUMAN PERSONS AS ORIENTED TOWARDS THEIR IMPLEMENTING DEATHKristineTusan1
The document discusses various perspectives on death, happiness, and suffering. It defines different categories of death such as natural causes, homicide, accidents, and suicide. It explores how humans are embodied spirits with both physical and non-physical aspects. Happiness is examined from different philosophical views and as both a personal pursuit and social element. Suffering takes physical and mental forms and is an inevitable part of life. Together, happiness, suffering, and the reality of death give meaning and purpose to our finite lives.
Taoism is a spiritual philosophy that began in China around the same time as Confucius. It focuses on living in harmony with nature and the Tao, the natural order of the universe. Taoists believe that when humans disrupt the natural balance of yin and yang, it can lead to unrest. The core Taoist text is the Tao Te Ching, which recommends bending to life's problems rather than causing further disruption through aggression or ambition.
Taoism was founded by Lao Tzu, Chuang Tzu and Yang Chu. It teaches that the Tao is the natural order of the universe and the way of life. The Tao is incomprehensible, formless, eternal and nameless. It produced all things in the world and sustains them, without demanding to be called master. Following the Tao is the highest purpose for humans and leads to perfection, balance and harmony. Those who attain the Tao will be everlasting, even after death of the physical body.
Zen Buddhism teaches that enlightenment, or satori, is experienced naturally through losing oneself in everyday experiences of beauty in nature, rather than through religious ideas or words. The Zen approach encourages these moments of enlightenment through meditative practices like zazen, or sitting meditation, ideally done in a zendo, or Zen meditation hall, under the guidance of a roshi, or enlightened teacher. Koans, nonsense riddles or questions, are also used to jerk practitioners out of normal thinking patterns and into satori. Zen has had a major influence on Japanese culture, from martial arts like karate to arts like calligraphy and the tea ceremony.
Rollo May was an American existential psychologist who developed an existential-analytic approach. He was influenced by Kierkegaard, Heidegger, and Freud. May's existential-analytic position combines existential philosophy with psychoanalytic concepts. It focuses on a person's attempts to make sense of their existence and take responsibility for their actions as they live according to their values. May believed that anxiety stems from feelings of loneliness and emptiness when people's values become disintegrated in modern society. The expansion of consciousness allows people to be more creative and in control of their lives as they progress through stages of personality development from innocence to an ordinary to creative consciousness of self. May's techniques focused more on a
Daoism began as a Chinese folk religion but developed into a philosophy through texts like the Daodejing attributed to Laozi. It sees the Dao or Way as the natural order of the universe from which all things arise and emphasizes living in harmony with nature through wu wei or non-action. Daoist traditions include worship of deities, rituals, music, and the practice of internal and martial arts as well as ethical and medical concepts that have greatly influenced Chinese culture.
- Existentialism focuses on finding meaning and purpose in life, and emphasizes that people must make choices about their life while knowing they are mortal. It was started by Soren Kierkegaard and focuses on existence preceding essence.
- Existential psychology views people as responsible for their own existence and emphasizes authentic experience over objective states of being. Education in this view should help students develop themselves and their capacities through free choice and problem solving.
- There are stages of existential development from innocence to rebellion to becoming an authentic, creative adult who faces life's anxieties with courage. Existentialism differs from humanism in its view of inherent human qualities.
Existential psychotherapy is a philosophical approach that focuses on concepts like freedom, responsibility, and meaning. It views humans as always evolving and defines our existence by our capacity for self-awareness and search for purpose. Key existential philosophers discussed include Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Sartre, and Camus. Rollo May was influential in introducing existential ideas to psychotherapy in the US. Existential therapy addresses fundamental human concerns like anxiety, death, relationships and uses concepts like creative living to help clients develop authenticity. While flexible, it can also be complex and difficult to apply due to its philosophical nature.
Thomas Szasz argues that the concept of mental illness is fundamentally flawed. He believes psychiatry got off on the wrong foot by treating abnormal behaviors as medical illnesses caused by imagined diseases or imbalances. Szasz discusses how past theories of the causes of mental illness, such as humoral imbalance or brain circuits, have been disproven. He argues mental illnesses are not real in the same way physical illnesses are, and that concepts like psychosis and hearing voices are better understood as behaviors rather than medical conditions. Szasz believes psychiatry should be voluntary like all other areas of medicine, but it is not due to the idea that mental illness makes people dangerous to themselves or others.
The document discusses Eastern philosophical views of man, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. Hinduism sees man as consisting of five sheaths and following four stages of life. Buddhism analyzes man under two categories and as the five aggregates. Confucianism views man as a moral and social being with four main virtues. Taoism sees everything as following the natural way or Tao, with two levels of knowledge and the ability for all men to become sages. Overall, the document outlines different Eastern religious and philosophical perspectives on the nature and role of human beings.
Lao Tzu is considered the founder of Taoism in China in the 6th century BC. He authored the Tao Te Ching, which outlines Taoist philosophical concepts like wu wei or non-action. Over time, Taoism developed religious elements with a pantheon of deities and practices like alchemy. Major Taoist sects emerged like the Way of the Celestial Masters founded in the 2nd century CE. Taoism today continues through religious organizations, with the White Cloud Temple in Beijing considered an important center.
This document describes the services of Malou Acupuncture. Malou treats a variety of stress-related conditions like anxiety, depression, and insomnia, as well as menopause, cancer care, and other issues through acupuncture and other traditional Chinese medicine techniques. Malou has experience in areas like inducing labor, infertility, headaches, and back pain. Appointments typically involve diagnosis of pulses and tongue, followed by acupuncture needle insertion or moxa heat therapy.
This document provides an overview of the sections and functionality available on the CADAL Digital Library website. It includes sections for browsing and searching information on herbal medicines, prescriptions, diseases/symptoms, as well as performing data analysis. Video lectures and books can also be accessed. Additional functions include health tests, acupuncture information, and a questions and answers section. The document was created by Wei Wang from Zhejiang University.
An overview of the positive role of anxiety, and how the work of modern European philosophers can inform a unique approach to helping people face up to, and therefore work through, their fear of fear
The document discusses different views on what constitutes a human person. It presents three views: 1) that a person is just their body, 2) that a person is just their spirit, and 3) that a person is the unity of body and spirit. The metaphysical approach deals with what a person is made of, while the existential approach deals with who a person is. The document also discusses Aristotle's view that plants have a vegetative soul, animals a sensitive soul, and humans a rational soul. It indicates that Thomas Aquinas viewed the human soul as "subsistent" rather than a substance.
Taoism is an ancient Chinese philosophy based on the Tao Te Ching text attributed to Laozi. Some key concepts of Taoism include:
- The Tao (or "Way"), which is the natural order/flow of the universe that one should follow to achieve harmony.
- Yin and yang, with Taoism embracing the more passive yin principles of water-like flexibility and spontaneity over Confucianism's more active yang principles.
- Wu wei, or non-action and non-contention, with the Tao best followed by acting naturally and spontaneously rather than through force or assertion of will.
- Simplicity, humility, and putting oneself last so as
The document provides an overview of several Eastern religions and philosophies including Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. It summarizes some of the key beliefs and concepts of each. For Christianity, it discusses beliefs around the resurrection of the body. For Hinduism, it outlines concepts like Brahman, Atman, and the belief in reincarnation and karma. For Buddhism, it summarizes the Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, and goal of achieving Nirvana. For Confucianism, it describes the five relationships and virtues governing each.
This document provides an overview of Eastern philosophy, including its key aims and traditions. It discusses Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Hinduism believes in a cosmic unity and that the purpose of life is enlightenment through reincarnation governed by karma. Buddhism, founded by Buddha, teaches that suffering can be eliminated by removing desire through following the Four Noble Truths and achieving nirvana. Taoism, based on the Tao, emphasizes living in harmony with nature. Confucianism focuses on social ethics and proper behavior within relationships to cultivate virtue and order.
This document provides an overview of major world religions and philosophical traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Chinese Philosophy (Confucianism and Taoism). It describes their origins, key beliefs, principles, and religious texts. For example, it explains that Hinduism originated in India and believes in karma, reincarnation, and dharma. The four Vedas and Bhagavad Gita are among its major religious texts. Buddhism also originated in India and was founded by Buddha, focusing on the four noble truths and eightfold path to end suffering.
The document discusses the key figures and foundational text of Daoism. It describes Lao Zi, or Lao-Tzu, as the founder of Daoism who authored The Dao De Jing, the basic text of Daoism. Some major Daoist principles discussed include viewing Dao/Tao as the force that flows through all life, believing one should become one with Dao and nature, and practicing wu wei or non-action and going with the flow. Daoism also teaches that man is unhappy when living against nature and emphasizes finding balance in the universe of opposites like yin and yang.
This document provides an overview and introduction to Stoicism and how its principles can be applied by entrepreneurs. Some key points:
- Stoicism is a practical philosophy focused on controlling emotions and acting, rather than endless debate. Its principles can help entrepreneurs be stronger in facing adversity.
- Exercises discussed include "practicing misfortune" to gain familiarity with worst cases, turning obstacles upside down to find opportunities, and remembering the ephemeral nature of achievements to maintain humility.
- Stoic figures like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca are discussed as role models, practicing restraint and compassion even in powerful positions. Their writings provide reminders to recalibrate one's perspective.
- Stoicism teaches perceiving
HUMAN PERSONS AS ORIENTED TOWARDS THEIR IMPLEMENTING DEATHKristineTusan1
The document discusses various perspectives on death, happiness, and suffering. It defines different categories of death such as natural causes, homicide, accidents, and suicide. It explores how humans are embodied spirits with both physical and non-physical aspects. Happiness is examined from different philosophical views and as both a personal pursuit and social element. Suffering takes physical and mental forms and is an inevitable part of life. Together, happiness, suffering, and the reality of death give meaning and purpose to our finite lives.
Taoism is a spiritual philosophy that began in China around the same time as Confucius. It focuses on living in harmony with nature and the Tao, the natural order of the universe. Taoists believe that when humans disrupt the natural balance of yin and yang, it can lead to unrest. The core Taoist text is the Tao Te Ching, which recommends bending to life's problems rather than causing further disruption through aggression or ambition.
Taoism was founded by Lao Tzu, Chuang Tzu and Yang Chu. It teaches that the Tao is the natural order of the universe and the way of life. The Tao is incomprehensible, formless, eternal and nameless. It produced all things in the world and sustains them, without demanding to be called master. Following the Tao is the highest purpose for humans and leads to perfection, balance and harmony. Those who attain the Tao will be everlasting, even after death of the physical body.
Zen Buddhism teaches that enlightenment, or satori, is experienced naturally through losing oneself in everyday experiences of beauty in nature, rather than through religious ideas or words. The Zen approach encourages these moments of enlightenment through meditative practices like zazen, or sitting meditation, ideally done in a zendo, or Zen meditation hall, under the guidance of a roshi, or enlightened teacher. Koans, nonsense riddles or questions, are also used to jerk practitioners out of normal thinking patterns and into satori. Zen has had a major influence on Japanese culture, from martial arts like karate to arts like calligraphy and the tea ceremony.
Rollo May was an American existential psychologist who developed an existential-analytic approach. He was influenced by Kierkegaard, Heidegger, and Freud. May's existential-analytic position combines existential philosophy with psychoanalytic concepts. It focuses on a person's attempts to make sense of their existence and take responsibility for their actions as they live according to their values. May believed that anxiety stems from feelings of loneliness and emptiness when people's values become disintegrated in modern society. The expansion of consciousness allows people to be more creative and in control of their lives as they progress through stages of personality development from innocence to an ordinary to creative consciousness of self. May's techniques focused more on a
Daoism began as a Chinese folk religion but developed into a philosophy through texts like the Daodejing attributed to Laozi. It sees the Dao or Way as the natural order of the universe from which all things arise and emphasizes living in harmony with nature through wu wei or non-action. Daoist traditions include worship of deities, rituals, music, and the practice of internal and martial arts as well as ethical and medical concepts that have greatly influenced Chinese culture.
- Existentialism focuses on finding meaning and purpose in life, and emphasizes that people must make choices about their life while knowing they are mortal. It was started by Soren Kierkegaard and focuses on existence preceding essence.
- Existential psychology views people as responsible for their own existence and emphasizes authentic experience over objective states of being. Education in this view should help students develop themselves and their capacities through free choice and problem solving.
- There are stages of existential development from innocence to rebellion to becoming an authentic, creative adult who faces life's anxieties with courage. Existentialism differs from humanism in its view of inherent human qualities.
Existential psychotherapy is a philosophical approach that focuses on concepts like freedom, responsibility, and meaning. It views humans as always evolving and defines our existence by our capacity for self-awareness and search for purpose. Key existential philosophers discussed include Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Sartre, and Camus. Rollo May was influential in introducing existential ideas to psychotherapy in the US. Existential therapy addresses fundamental human concerns like anxiety, death, relationships and uses concepts like creative living to help clients develop authenticity. While flexible, it can also be complex and difficult to apply due to its philosophical nature.
Thomas Szasz argues that the concept of mental illness is fundamentally flawed. He believes psychiatry got off on the wrong foot by treating abnormal behaviors as medical illnesses caused by imagined diseases or imbalances. Szasz discusses how past theories of the causes of mental illness, such as humoral imbalance or brain circuits, have been disproven. He argues mental illnesses are not real in the same way physical illnesses are, and that concepts like psychosis and hearing voices are better understood as behaviors rather than medical conditions. Szasz believes psychiatry should be voluntary like all other areas of medicine, but it is not due to the idea that mental illness makes people dangerous to themselves or others.
The document discusses Eastern philosophical views of man, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. Hinduism sees man as consisting of five sheaths and following four stages of life. Buddhism analyzes man under two categories and as the five aggregates. Confucianism views man as a moral and social being with four main virtues. Taoism sees everything as following the natural way or Tao, with two levels of knowledge and the ability for all men to become sages. Overall, the document outlines different Eastern religious and philosophical perspectives on the nature and role of human beings.
Lao Tzu is considered the founder of Taoism in China in the 6th century BC. He authored the Tao Te Ching, which outlines Taoist philosophical concepts like wu wei or non-action. Over time, Taoism developed religious elements with a pantheon of deities and practices like alchemy. Major Taoist sects emerged like the Way of the Celestial Masters founded in the 2nd century CE. Taoism today continues through religious organizations, with the White Cloud Temple in Beijing considered an important center.
This document describes the services of Malou Acupuncture. Malou treats a variety of stress-related conditions like anxiety, depression, and insomnia, as well as menopause, cancer care, and other issues through acupuncture and other traditional Chinese medicine techniques. Malou has experience in areas like inducing labor, infertility, headaches, and back pain. Appointments typically involve diagnosis of pulses and tongue, followed by acupuncture needle insertion or moxa heat therapy.
This document provides an overview of the sections and functionality available on the CADAL Digital Library website. It includes sections for browsing and searching information on herbal medicines, prescriptions, diseases/symptoms, as well as performing data analysis. Video lectures and books can also be accessed. Additional functions include health tests, acupuncture information, and a questions and answers section. The document was created by Wei Wang from Zhejiang University.
Chinese Five Elements: Application to Human InterrelationshipsThesigan Nadarajan
Even without going into human personality comparisons, just from the five Chinese elements, the interrelationships of Mr. XX and Ms. A was predictable. The human personality comparisons only confirmed what we already knew. It is in this manner that the application of five Chinese elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water is employed to human interrelationships.
Body's Pre-Image and Five Elements (CH 15, P2, Garuda Puran)Pardeep Sehgal
A treatise on 'self' and 'not-self'. By wilful drawing of life force by attention to outside world and its activities, we deprive our inner organs of their share of life force which shows up as disease.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help alleviate symptoms of mental illness and boost overall mental well-being.
The document discusses finding accurate acupuncture points. It states that correctly locating points is important for practicing acupuncture according to the principles of balancing qi. It advises that points can be found by palpating the skin and feeling for movements of qi, as points are areas where qi exits and enters rather than being confined to skin, flesh, or bones. Properly detecting the flow of qi using one's fingertips is key to accurately finding acupuncture points.
This document discusses acupuncture points and techniques for treating neck pain. It lists various acupuncture points in the head and neck region along with their locations, functions, and indications. Specific points like Jingbailao, Yiming, and Fengchi are described in detail. Common causes of chronic neck pain like muscle strain, cervical foraminal stenosis, and disc injury are outlined. The document also reviews how acupuncture can be used to treat neck pain by stimulating acupuncture points to promote blood flow and affect the central nervous system. Pressure points like Drilling Bamboo and Wind Mansion that can relieve neck and head pain are also mentioned.
There are 12 back shu points on the bladder meridian that correspond to each of the 12 zang-fu organs. Back shu points, also called associated points, are located along the spine and can indicate disorders in their related organs. Tenderness at these points suggests either a deficiency or excess of energy in the associated meridian and organ. Alarm points are located on the front of the body near their related organs and may become tender if the organ is imbalanced. Both back shu and alarm points can be used diagnostically and therapeutically for their related organs.
This document discusses the physiology of acupressure and acupuncture. It begins by describing how acupuncture uses thin needles inserted at specific points along meridian pathways to stimulate the body. Acupressure applies pressure to the same points using tools like rollers or a power mat. The document then explains how sensory stimuli are transduced into electrical signals via sensory receptors and neurons. It describes how graded potentials or action potentials are created and transmitted across chemical synapses and along nerve fibers to initiate impulse transmission through the central nervous system. The key points are intercepted by acupuncture points to create effects.
Niemann-Pick Disease Type A (NPD-A) is a genetic metabolic disorder. It is a rare disease which occurs largely in certain ethnic groups. Due to its rarity, it is difficult to diagnosis and considered untreatable by Western medicine. Based on the theory, diagnosis and therapeutic methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Pediatrics, the author has implemented a regular course of herbs, acupuncture and an over 2000 year old, Chinese baby Tuina (massage) treatments for the NPA child. This treatment plan is designed to stimulate immunity and detoxification, as well as to improve the immune, neurological and digestive systems.
The document discusses the integration of basic and clinical sciences in undergraduate medical education. It provides examples of how integrating basic pathology concepts helps students understand medical diagnosis. Specifically, it explains how pathological processes and their structural and functional alterations form the basis for clinical signs and symptoms. Through several examples, it demonstrates how pathological findings correlate with clinical presentations of diseases like meningitis and organomegaly. The overall approach aims to make basic science learning more meaningful and relevant to medical students by placing it in a clinical context.
The document discusses the Heidelberg Model of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and its use of functional diagnosis and a systems biology approach to understand biological systems. It proposes that TCM can be de-mystified and described mathematically using binary numbers. Double-blind studies show that acupuncture based on the Heidelberg Model's functional diagnosis is more effective than schematic acupuncture without diagnosis. The model provides a way to integrate TCM with modern biology and pharmacology.
This document provides a study guide for auriculotherapy, four needle technique, and extra points. It details ear anatomy and locations of points on the ear that correspond to different body systems and conditions. The four needle technique is described as a way to balance meridians based on tonifying or sedating points depending on if there is an excess or deficiency pattern. Zang and fu organ five shu points are also listed.
TCM - Traditional Chinese Medicine based on TAO philosophy had given the world 'Acupuncture' and Moxibustion which are challenging Non Invasive Energy Balancing methods, and a huge ratio of the total world population (including the advanced countries) is enjoying the benefits of this treatment. At this juncture I would share the idea that this Traditional Wisdom was present in the Sangam Literature of the South of India.
In application of this Landscape Idea (the Geographical depths of the meridians in TCM), All the experts can gain more protocols for the future treatments - I have pleasure in sharing my experiences which had given me a bigger family of my treated clients.
This document discusses kidney and urinary tract anatomy, physiology, and disease. It describes the structure and function of the kidneys and nephrons, including filtration, reabsorption, and endocrine functions. Common tests for evaluating renal and urinary tract disease are outlined, including urine analysis, imaging techniques like ultrasound and CT, and renal function tests. Specific conditions that can be investigated include kidney stones, infections, glomerular diseases, and tubular disorders.
This is an advanced course in Energy Psychology by Willem Lammers MSc. Enjoy. If you want to know what I'm doing now, please look at www.logosynthesis.net
Colours can have an effect on us through visual sensation. Different colours are thought to have different relaxing or energizing effects. Isaac Newton created the colour wheel to show how colours can be created by mixing red, yellow and blue light.
This document discusses and critiques the philosophy of monism and aspects of the New Age movement. It argues that monism is a form of "covered selfishness" that justifies materialism. Several arguments for monism are presented and opposed, such as the idea that Krishna and souls are not distinct. New Age teachings are also analyzed, noting characteristics like syncretism and an impersonal view of God. While certain practices have Vedic origins, New Age has commercialized and diluted them. Both monism and New Age can undermine spiritual progress and theistic religions. True spiritual culture requires introspection, investigation and devotion to Krishna.
Taoism, Shinto, Confucianism, China, Japan, Nature, The Tao, Kami, Confucius, Chinese Culture, Chinese beliefs, Wu-Wei, social order, society, sociology, The I Ching, Lao Tzu, Mencius, Chinese psychological orientation, Western psychological orientation,
An introductory interpretation of Carl Jung as Mircea Eliade's shaman. Building from C. Michael Smith's book Jung and Shamanism: In Dialogue, I also interpreted other elements I learned about Jung and his life that connect to shamanism. In this presentation, I learned that shamanism connects a lot to Jung's analytical psychology, and Jung's own role was shamanic.
p1.1Continuation-The Fallacy of Superstition and Idolatry(Spiritual Self)KimberlyLina1
1. The document discusses various spiritual and occult practices from around the world such as those of ancient Chaldeans, Greeks, Romans, and African tribes who worshipped nature, heroes, and inanimate objects.
2. It also discusses the sin of idolatry, which occurs when high honors are given to creatures, objects, ideas instead of God alone, in violation of the first commandment.
3. The remainder of the document provides details on various forms of spiritism, fortune-telling, and occult practices that are considered superstitious and idolatrous, such as palm reading, cartomancy, astrology, and more. It contrasts these with genuine Christian beliefs and practices.
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1. Could an understanding of
this history assist us in
modern clinical practice and
society?
2. Chinese Dynasties*
Dynasties/Periods/Republics Years
Pre-Dynastic Pre-2070 BCE
Xia Dynasty 2070-1600 BCE
Shang Dynasty 1600-1046 BCE
Zhou Dynasty
Spring and Autumn Period (Qun Qiu)
Warring States Period
1046-221 BCE
770-476 BCE
475-221 BCE
Qin Dynasty 221-207 BCE
Han Dynasty 206 BCE – 220 CE
Three Kingdoms (Wei, Shu, Wu) Period 220-280 CE
Western Jin Dynasty
Eastern Jin Dynasty
280-316 CE
317-420 CE
Northern (Tartar) Dynasty
Southern Dynasty
317-581 CE
420-581 CE
Sui Dynasty 581-618 CE
Tang Dynasty 618-907 CE
Five Dynasties 907-960 CE
Song Dynasty
Northern Song – including Liao and Xia Dynasties
Southern Song – including Jin and Xia Dynasties
960-1279 CE
960-1126 CE
1127-1279 CE
Yuan (Mongol) Dynasty 1279-1368 CE
Ming Dynasty 1368-1644 CE
Qing (Manchu) Dynasty 1644-1911 CE
Republic of China 1912-1949 CE
People’s Republic of China 1949-present
* Referenced from Cotterell (1995), Fung (1983), Maciocia (2005), Marchment (2004), Mou (2009).
3. • The main period of ancient Chinese history we will focus on is
between the Shang and Han Dynasties (1600BCE-220CE)
• Going back any further than the Shang Dynasty leads one into a
period in history that can not be adequately proven.
• Having said that a village unearthed in 1952 at Banpo (roughly
1000km south west of Beijing) is dated roughly 4500BCE (Pre-
Dynastic Period).The villages inhabitants seem to have
worshipped their ancestors (Cotterell, 1995, pp. 4-8).
• The Pre-Dynastic Period supposedly had sorcerers and witches to
regulate the spirits. “The fact that the spirits were supposed to be
able to bestow happiness, receive sacrifices, and to enter into
human beings, shows that they were regarded as
anthropomorphic beings” (Fung, 1983, pp. 23-24).
Chinese Dynasties
5. • TCM originated out of the ashes of:
• Ancestor Worship.
• Tian Ming,Tian Zi, and Shang Di – Heavenly aspects.
• Demonological Therapy.
• Black Magic – including Contact Magic and Homeopathic Magic.
• Magical Healing.
• Wind Spirits/Demons (Feng Xie) and Qi.
• Yin Yang Philosophical School
• Wu Xing (Five Proceedings) Philosophical School/Five Element School.
• Other philosophical schools including Confucianism and Daoism – not
discussed in this presentation.
How didTCM originate?
6. • Each of the phenomena discussed on the previous
slide can be categorised into two different groups –
Conforming and Nonconforming.
• Conforming phenomena include the Yin Yang School,
Wu Xing School, Black (Contact and Homeopathic)
Magic, and Magical Healing.
• Nonconforming phenomena include Ancestor
Worship; Tian Ming,Tian Zi, and Shang Di;
DemonologicalTherapy; Wind Spirits/Demons (Feng
Xie) and Qi.
Categorising Phenomena
7. • “… any change to which one particular
phenomena is subjected will also affect any
corresponding phenomenon that shares the
underlying principle” (Unschuld, 1985, p. 5).
• Conforming phenomena include the Yin Yang
School, Wu Xing School, Black (Contact and
Homeopathic) Magic, and Magical Healing.
Conforming Phenomena
8. • http://www.inmagine.com/ikonimages-004/ptg01879816-photo
• Was originally a philosophical
school which developed around the
4th century BCE.
• Simply put, these philosophers
believed the universe was dualistic.
• The titles given for the two parts of
the universe were, of course, Yin
and Yang.
• Even though they are opposite
categories of correspondences,
they also complement each other
and cannot exist without their
opposite. For example, you can’t
have Hot without Cold.
YinYang Philosophical School
9. • http://english.eastday.com/e/zx/userobject1ai4041274.html
• Was originally a philosophical school
which was supposedly created by Zou
Yan in the 4th century BCE.
• Wu = the number five.
• Xing = to proceed.
• Known as Five ElementTheory in
modern terms and are Wood, Fire,
Earth, Metal, and Water.
• Each element generates (Sheng) and
controls (Ko) and is generated and
controlled.
• Even though they are five different
categories of correspondences, they are
also complementary and cannot exist
without the others.
Wu Xing Philosophical School
10. • http://liam-stock.deviantart.com/art/Black-Magic-20-129082815
• Black contact magic is based
on the belief that all parts of a
person make up the whole. So
if someone were to gain access
to a part of the whole this
could be used to injure/kill the
person from which it came.
• For example, a sorcerer or
witch could use a piece of your
hair (from a hairbrush) to injure
your entire being, not just your
hair.
Black (Contact) Magic
11. • http://www.legaljuice.com/2012/03/post_382.html
• Black homeopathic magic dictates
that like equals like; as in,
something resembling the
person/demon one wishes to injure
is as good as injuring the
person/demon.
• See the picture as an example.
• Injuring a person would be
considered black homeopathic
magic, whereas injuring (or
repelling) a demon would be
considered a preventative
homeopathic magic (see the
‘DemonologicalTherapy’ slide).
Black (Homeopathic) Magic
12. • http://1-healing.com/
• Magic didn’t have to be malicious, and
was used regularly for healing purposes.
This could be both as a preventative or
healing the person after they became
diseased.
• Contact magic didn’t have to be black
magic. It could also be used for good. For
example, using a part of the person to
heal the whole.
• Homeopathic magic could also be used
for good. For example, eating a walnut
“… can be beneficial to the brain, since
the two objects have similar
appearances” (Unschuld, 1985, p. 52).
• A further example would be a sorcerer or
witch crying into a river that had dried up
in order to fill it with his/her tears (rain or
water coming down from the highlands).
Magical Healing
13. • “… is based on the observation that phenomena, be
they tangible or not, coexist independently and that
they may, under specific conditions, exert influences
upon one another that may be of a harmful or beneficial
nature … The point is that these relationships are
simply temporary, recurrent, or permanent encounters”
(Unschuld, 1985, p. 6).
• Nonconforming phenomena include Ancestor Worship;
Tian Ming,Tian Zi, and Shang Di; Demonological
Therapy; Wind Spirits/Demons (Feng Xie)and Qi.
Nonconforming Phenomena
14. • http://www2.econ.iastate.edu/classes/econ355/choi/seri.htm
• The ancient Chinese believed that
their community didn’t just comprise
of the living; the dead also inhabited
the world.
• Oracle bones were used to
communicate with the dead (NOTE –
this was initially exclusive to Tian Zi –
Son of Heaven).
• Sacrifices of humans and animals was
not uncommon to appease a dead
ancestor.
• Leaving food, drink, crockery, money,
hunting implements, and so forth,
were also necessary.
AncestorWorship
15. • Failure of the living to service the dead could result in
displeasure and harm could subsequently befall the living.
• The “Curse of the Ancestor” (Zhou Zu) could create disease
in a person; this may include abdominal bloating, toothache,
nightmares, to name a few. It could also include disease to a
community including floods, droughts, mass casualties in
war, etcetera.
• “Even properly situated ancestral spirits were apt to curse
their descendants if dissatisfied with their behaviour or with
the sacrifices required for them to maintain their rank in the
spirit world. The care of the living required care of the dead”
(Hinrichs & Barnes, 2013, p. 7).
AncestorWorship
16. • “Shang responses to illness began with divination to
determine, for example, the cause (perhaps ancestral
displeasure), the prognosis, and the appropriate treatment
(usually exorcism) … They posed questions as positive and
negative alternatives – is the toothache caused by X? Is the
toothache not caused by X?” (Hinrichs & Barnes, 2013, p. 7).
• “Physicians used needles of stone and bone and perhaps fine
jade knives for drawing blood, lancing boils, and excising
putrid wounds. Other treatment methods included
cauterisation, fumigation, and the sucking (Shun) of infected
wounds or boils … [they] mixed herbs in mortars, divined
with stalks, lived in shrines, and expelled demons” (Hinrichs
& Barnes, 2013, p. 11).
AncestorWorship
17. • http://www.personal.psu.edu/faculty/g/j/gjs4/textbooks/PM-China/ch2.htm
• Tian Ming stated that the
Emperor on earth was the ‘Son
of Heaven’ (Tian Zi) and
therefore he would rule in a
‘Heavenly’ or ‘Virtuous’ way
(De). As a result his subjects
would worship him, and likewise
be virtuous (De).
• “By the Warring States Period,
the cultivation of potency or De
took on the sense of nurturing
inner moral qualities as well as
outer physical ‘virtue’” (Hinrichs
& Barnes, 2013, p. 14).
Tian Ming,Tian Zi, and Shang Di
18. • Tian = Heaven (as a anthropomorphic being sometimes
called Shang Di, as opposed to a place).
• Ming = Mandate, Order, Decree.
• Shang Di = Supreme Emperor.
• Tian Zi = Son of Heaven.
Tian Ming,Tian Zi, and Shang Di
19. • http://www.inmagine.com/imagebrokerrm-134/ptg01177761-photo
• Was originally a Shang Dynasty concept where
Shang Di (Supreme Emperor) used demons as he
saw fit. The Zhou Dynasty expanded on this concept.
• The Zhou Dynasty considered demons to be either
dead ancestors that were unhappy with their kin, or
a living persons Hun (Ethereal Soul) that was
wandering the heavens (whilst they were asleep)
and that had the potential to harm others.
• Wu soothsayers/oracles were medicine-men
employed to ensure the health of humanity by
limiting the invasion of demons into healthy
individuals. They were also employed for demonic
exorcism.
• Furthermore, Wu soothsayers were responsible for
ensuring demons didn’t wreak havoc on the
environment via floods, droughts, an increase in
poisonous creatures roaming the countryside,
etcetera.
DemonologicalTherapy
20. • “Demons were behind rashes on a person’s skin, as well as
diseases that spread within a family or community” (Hinrichs &
Barnes, 2013, p. 24).
• Homeopathic magic, such as moxibustion smudging, was used to
keep demons away from people who were sleeping. Mencius
(Confucian scholar) agreed (Hinrichs & Barnes, 2013, p. 24).
• Since demons could see and smell, moxibustion was used to blind
and repulse the demon from entering and navigating the house to
find the sleeping people.
• Pepper seeds were another repellent (Hinrichs & Barnes, 2013, p.
27).
DemonologicalTherapy
21. • http://sw1lake.wordpress.com/2007/11/08/windspirit-speaks/
• Firstly, Feng Xie was originally considered a
demonic tool for Shang Di (Supreme
Emperor).
• Secondly, around the 2nd century BCE an
alternate opinion arose which suggested
that Feng Xie was a natural phenomenon
caused by the demon TaiYi* as he travelled
through the Heavens. He could influence
(positively or negatively) a person’s health
or crop production, etcetera.
• Thirdly, Feng Xie in the text Huang Di Ne Jing
Ling Shu (Yellow Emperor), is considered
purely an EPF (External Pathogenic Factor)
and a persons Qi (both Wei and Ying) was
considered an important protector from
both external and internal invasion.
Wind Spirits/Demons (Feng Xie) & Qi
22. • TaiYi could be considered similar to the Roman Goddess Fortuna
or the Greek GoddessTyche. She held in each hand a
bounty/cornucopia and a ships rudder (or ball). One minute she
could bestow great gifts and wealth and the next shift the rudders
course and rain down great misfortune on you.
• The first two concepts of Feng Xie (the previous power point slide)
a person didn’t have much control over invasion, short of
worshipping ancestors and employing the services of TaiYi
soothsayers/oracles, called Wu.
• The third concept however, put the emphasis firmly in the hands
of the individual. If they were healthy in physical, mental, and
spiritual planes then they had the best chance of avoiding invasion
by Feng Xie.
Wind Spirits/Demons (Feng Xie) & Qi
23. • What, if anything, relates to modernTCM?
• Yin and Yang obviously do, as do the Wu Xing (Five Elements).
• Black (Contact) Magic could loosely stretch to treating a person
withTCM herbs and/or acupuncture by treating an area
completely removed from where the disease is situated but still
(or for that exact reason) have a positive impact on their healing.
• Black (Homeopathic) Magic – for example, hair or blood analysis
could be carried out to help determine what treatment to
recommend.
• Ancestor worship. Use SP4 – Gong Sun – Grandfathers Grandson?
• One could argue that emotions (or any disease) can be carried
from one generation to another when the previous generation
didn’t deal with the emotion (disease) whilst they were alive.
Summary
24. • What, if anything, relates to modern TCM?
• Points with Tian in the name generally treat the Hun (Ethereal Soul), the
Po (Corporeal Soul), and the Shen. They help ground you, allow you
access to your higher self, and balance the Shen (memory, consciousness,
thinking, sleep, emotions, etcetera); the Tian Di Ren triumvirate.
• What about: would it be possible to prompt someone to become more
virtuous (De) with TCM?
• Demonic invasion – there are certain Eastern and Western disease states
that could be considered a demonic invasion.
• TCM = Dian Kuang (Manic Depressive), or Phlegm Misting the Heart Shen.
• Western = Schizophrenic.
• In regards to Feng Xie, External Pathogenic Factors (EPF’s), Wei Qi and
Ying Qi are all modern TCM concepts.
Summary
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Period of the Philosophers (2nd ed.). Princeton: Princeton University
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• Hinrichs,T. J., & Barnes, L. L. (Ed’s). (2013). Chinese Medicine and
Healing: An Illustrated History. Cambridge:The Belknap Press of
Harvard University Press.
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