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Acupressure
Acupressure
Where is the stress acupressure point? Just point to 1 point area.
Hand, LI 4 or Foot Liv 3
Between 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones
What is integrative health?
Conventional and complementary (such as TCM) approaches are used together. Focus on treating whole person
What is constitution from TCM perspective?
Comprehensive and relatively stable inherent characteristics of body structure, function, and psychological state
People who are chronically ill are more likely or less likely to catch covid?
More likely to get covid and to have severe complications and increased risk of dying
What's the difference between a disease and a pattern in TCM?
In TCM, disease is a symptom, not a diagnosis. "One disease, many patterns; one pattern, many diseases." Pattern is based on clinical presentation.
This acupressure point is good for nausea & vomiting. Where is it? (general area)
PC 6 is between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radials, 2 cun up from the wrist.
Describe one characteristic of yin & yang.
Describes all phenomena. Balance between complementary and opposite forces. Duality. Yin and Yang are opposite, interdependent, and transform into each other but could also consume each other. Yang: light, sun, daytime, activity, expansion, rising, above. Yin: dark, moon, nighttime, rest, constriction, descending, below
How many body types in TCM Constitution? Name 2 of them.
9 total body types in TCM constitution.
Neutral
Qi Deficiency
Yang Deficiency
Yin Deficiency
Phlegm-Dampness
Damp-Heat
Blood Stagnation
Qi Stagnation
Inherited-Special
What percent of US Healthcare Spending is on chronic illnesses?
A) 1%
B) 10%
C) 50%
D) 90%
D) 90%
According to the World Health Organization, about how many diseases are listed?
Over 30,000 diseases listed.
Longevity Point is good for longevity and what else?
Treats all diseases. Panacea
Which is Yin, which is Yang?
Exterior. Interior.
Exterior is Yang. Interior is Yin.
Which constitution type is rare and is what's considered a perfect human being?
Neutral Constitution.
Strong, robust body.
Easy going, cheerful, emotionally stable.
Doesn't get sick easily
Strongly adapt to environment
What does Yang Sheng mean?
Health Cultivation
Nourish, nurture, cultivate
Life, Health, Living
-Philosophy of balance
-About healthy lifestyle, longevity, self-care, prevention
-Chinese Medicine Self-Help
Which constitution is related to congenital conditions or allergic conditions?
Where is the point for acid reflux and indigestion? On hands/feet/chest/leg?
Ren 17 is at junction of 4th intercostal space and sternum
Name 2 of the 5 vital substances.
Qi (Energy), Blood, Essence, Body Fluids, Mind
Which constitution is prone to feeling "Running Out of Gas?"
Qi Deficiency
General Lack of Vitality
Easily tired
Prone to illness
Bruise easily
Slow recovery after illness
Yang Deficiency is more severe: lack of firepower
What are one of the 3 levels (3P) of Health Cultivation?
Intermediate: Psychology
Advanced: Philosophy
Describe Qi
Energy is closest terminology. All biological, physical, and mental processes requires Qi.
Name 1 function/indication for Spleen 6
Menstruation problems
- Urination problems
(frequency, urgency, pain)
- Menopausal symptoms
- Insomnia
- Fertility
- Regulate Sexual Function
(impotence, genitals pain,
etc)
Contraindications:
Pregnancy
What are the 5 Elements?
Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water
Which constitution is related to obesity, abdominal fat, puffiness, and swelling?
A) Qi Stagnation
B) Phlegm-Damp
C) Blood Stagnation
D) Inherited-Special
Phlegm-Damp
What's a difference between TCM vs Western Diet & Nutrition?
5 natures
Mindful eating
Eat according to season, climate, body constitution, and patterns
Heart is considered part of which element?
Fire