techniques and...

[Guest guest]

good morning....

 

since Steven birch mention that with the " right technique " he can elicit a

therapeutic stimulus, now this is interesting both with the clinical practice

per say and to research.

 

In towards a safer choice Alan Bousan et.al.

 

Table 8.4: Bachelor of Medicine, Guangzhou University of TCM, (specialising in

acupuncture and moxibustion).

http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/pdpd/chinese/report/8.htm

 

in Clinical subjects outline, Acupuncture manipulations 104 contact hours.

 

Registration Board of Australia:

 

Guidelines for the Approval of courses of study in Chinese medicine as a

qualification for registration August 2002 -

http://www.cmrb.vic.gov.au/registration/cmcoursestudy.html also mentions methods

of needling stimulation.

 

What about learning institutes in general do they emphasise this aspect in their

courses?

 

Where I studied did not, even if it did proclaim so. (this course by the way is

no longer up and running otherwise I would not hesitate to recommend any other

course)

 

Which books are recommended on this topics - still not a r to CAOM but

needling manipulation and the complexity of language+ and clinical outcome would

certainly be an interesting read (if I may say so) and probably via CAOm reach a

wide audience...

 

Would be interesting to hear some common and not so common acumoxa methods of

stimulation.

 

I find that wrapping a moxa stick in paper, carefully observing as to prevent

the moxa stick from burning through more " consolidating " then say moving of yang

qi - heat. In Essentials of contemporary Chinese Acupuncturist's clinical

experiences mention both this methods of which I forgotten the actual name for

the time being, wrapping moxa in a damp cloth.

 

Can any one elaborate on this method both theoretical construct and clinical

practice.

 

When people mentions side pain (hypochondriac) due to a lot of alcohol intake

and now more susceptible to adverse reaction to fatty foods using this method of

moxa on both the side regions of the person as well on areas liv 13, 14, st 25,

sp 15 and front mu point of ki helps (at least in my experience which is just

beginning) thus far is to apply the moxa gently and to do some gentle but

exaggerated braving at intervals, including finger (gentle) pressure as to

consolidate and focuses the information during treatment (a term that chasing

the dragons tale and others have made much more visible)

 

In short it seams like a supplementing method more then draining but that is

also probably related to many other factors.

 

In malnutrition of children is there any acumoxa that people are aware of that

can help?

 

In Chiquimula there is drastic malnourishment.

 

In Guatemala there are probably three types one due to economical factors i.e.

severe poverty

 

lack of access to foods by being in a mono-agricultural system and geared

towards export...

 

Ignorance or unawareness of food hygiene, healthy diet considering

circumstances.

 

The urban places probably have differences compare to the rural places and so

forth.

 

Obviously there are many factors complicating and contributing to malnourishment

however any experiences or opinions?

 

Also, with high fever in children can acumoxa potentially beneficially

contribute against?

 

There is a state hospital ward have terminally ill and related diseases

leukaemia, septicaemia... The person in charge a western doctor from Nicaragua

has become interested in " Alternative and Complimentary " medicine. She has asked

if Chinese medicine treats these things in children?

 

What is Chinese medicine role in paediatric care, China, USA, Australia, Korea

any where?

 

In public health care sectors and privet sector.

 

Where can one learn more about children and acumoxa?

 

the MoH program is looking into how " alternative and complimentary " medicine can

be utilised in public health sector.

 

There might be a possibility of travelling to various places in Guatemala and if

so will try to accumulate case histories and relevant information and then it

would be a great help if the list has any opinions as how relevant Chinese

medicine and " alternative complimentary " medicine might be.

 

Does any one on the list have know how and experience in setting up treatment

canters for low income or no income patients?

 

Or looking for funds for such projects?

 

It would be good to be able to receive paid Chinese medicine - East Asian

medicine Specialist and so forth...

 

One good start would be someone well verse in children's health care. The idea

would be that the person(s) could do a survey of pattern " demographics " visit

hospitals and other settings Urban and rural as well as teach.

 

At the moment there is no real work force with regard to Chinese medicine in

Guatemala i.e. professional Chinese medicine but the aim is to develop such a

field.

 

I am aware of one family organisation and will look into other where maybe

funding could materialise.

 

A professional wage in Guatemala is between 3,000 - 10,000 quitzales (ca.

384-1282 us dollars).

 

It is important that it is paid worked and not voluntary work since voluntary

in effect inhibits progress.

 

Hence the objective of the project could be:

 

" surveying Chinese medicine pattern and dis-ease demographics in children in

Guatemala and educational work to promote active and sustainable development of

better (more diverse) possibilities for child health "

 

better possibilities i.e.. Alternative-Complimentary-Integrative

multidisciplinary practices.

 

This is just a idea if it is possible to find funding remains to be seen...

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

> There is a state hospital ward have terminally ill and related

diseases leukaemia, septicaemia... The person in charge a western

doctor from Nicaragua has become interested in " Alternative and

Complimentary " medicine. She has asked if Chinese medicine treats

these things in children?

 

A Handbook of Chinese Hematology by Simon Becker, Blue Poppy Press,

ISBN 1-891845-16-0.

 

If I'm remembering correctly, leukemias are some of the conditions

that respond best to a combination of Western and Chinese medicine

instead of either alone. Herbalism is the primary method of

treatment though acupuncture can provide additional support and help.

 

The Blue Poppy website has some more details on the book. If you

check the articles section of the website, there may be more in-depth

articles on leukemias and various other blood disorders.

 

And do a search in the message base on Chinese Traditional Medicine for leukemia.

I can't remember if I've posted or forwarded in anything on it.

 

For those new to Western medicine, there are various leukemias, and

the treatment often will vary according to which type it is.

 

Victoria