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The diagnosis important steps
Contributing Member ~ Feng Mei

First, the doctor should get the patient’s illness history information:

When the patient’s mind is clear, the doctor should talk with the patient and inquiry the patient to get answer about his/her feeling of the illness include symptom and sign, from these information to get the beginning diagnosis or impression.

 

Second, the doctor should check the patient’s body to get physical examination:
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Tai Chi Fighting for your health
Contributing Member ~ JOHN SINCLAIR

Tai Chi is often used for relaxation but as many sifus know it is also used for fighting art.You may ask what does fighting have to do with my health but as many long term martial arts practitioners know fighting teaches us to be calm in a stress full situation .
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The Biology of Being late
Contributing Member ~ Judith Poole

Well I’ve done it again.

I decided to write about the biology of being late, an article contemplated for many years. So what did I do? Waited to begin the task of dictating my thoughts about being late until the last minute. Now I need to leave the house. Thus in a matter of moments I'll once again demonstrate this principle to myself, rather than actually writing about it.

Here's what I’ve noticed about being late.
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How To Learn Tong Ren Therapy
Contributing Member ~ Chad Dupuis

People from around the world often ask me what is the best way to learn Tong Ren Therapy if they cannot attend one of the training seminars led by Master Tam or other senior practitioners.  Certainly the seminars are quite useful but I always tell people they shouldn't worry too much if they cannot attend one.  In reality, I think it is better to have read, practiced and experienced the system before attending a seminar - you will get much more out of it if the opportunity presents itself in the future.

So how to go about learning the system.
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Qigong (Tai Chi Dao Yin) / Tai Chi Classes
John Choi

Description:

  • Tai Chi Dao Yin is a Qigong routine that is developed by Master Tam and is easy to learn. People generally feel more relaxed and grounded after class. Highly recommend for those who are looking for a gentle and safe exercise to promote well-being.
  • Tai Chi - a collection of slow movements; it helps the body to be relaxed and grounded, and nurtures the mind-body connection.  Traditional Yang Style form will be taught.

 

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Summer t'ai chi class starts this week in Weston, MA
Judith Poole

You can participate in a short

SUMMER SESSION of

Qigong, EnergyMedicine

&Yang Style T’ai Chi

 

@ The First Baptist Church of Weston, 657 Boston Post Road, Weston.

Thursdays 7-8:15 July 15-Aug 19 $89

Call Judith to Register 617-923-8856 And do invite your friends!

(Vacation Plans? Come for the combination of weeks you areavailable)
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New Location: Qigong, Energy Medicine and T'ai Chi Thursday Evening Classes
Judith Poole

On May 6, 2010 there will be a free introductory class held at the First Baptist Church of Weston (657 Boston Post Road) from 7-8:30 PM. The class will then run 6 weeks from May 13-June 17. The per person cost for the 1 1/2 hour class is $89, payable to the instructor upon registration.
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Energy Medicine, Qigong and T'ai Chi Classes in Wayland MA
Judith Poole

Classes reconvene the first week of October, 2010 on Wed AM 8:00-9:30 at Lumina, the mind/body section of the Longfellow Club (526 Boston Post Rd Wayland, MA)  All are welcome, including teens and parents. Classes are taught by Judith Poole, MA.
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Merry Christmas and a Happy 2010 from the Yin Yang House
Chad Dupuis

I just wanted to take a moment this month to wish all of our friends, colleagues and patients in Chattanooga and around the world a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This has been an exciting year for the Yin Yang House and we are looking forward to serving you in 2010.

From all of us here, we wish you the very best of health, happiness, and wellbeing and hope you have a wonderful holiday season and a blessed new year!

 
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Ashi Point Acupuncture Helpful for Acne

~Contributing Member:  Chad Dupuis

Researchers from the Department of Oriental Dermatology in Seoul Korea recently conducted a study looking at the use of general acupuncture and ashi points within acupuncture treatments for acne vulgaris - or what is commonly known as acne.  Ashi points, or "ouch" points, are points that are needled based on where people have pain, where it hurts when it is pressed or where it is obviously inflammed.  Ashi points are often not technically acupuncture points or on specific meridians but have a clinical effect nonetheless.
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Austrian Study Shows Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Endometriosis

~Contributing Member:  Chad Dupuis

In the European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology researchers from the Department of Internal Medicine at Kaiserin Elisabeth Hospital in Vienna recently conducted a study observing the effects of acupuncture on endometriosis.

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine is often used to treat an extremely broad range of women's health issues including irregular menstruation, painful menstruation, PMS, fertility, and more.  Endometriosis can be a very debilitating condition that is often a strong contributing factor in fertility issues for women.
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Acupuncture calms stress and improves immunity in the elderly

~Contributing Member:  Chad Dupuis

The majority of us find acupuncture to be a relaxing and useful treatment modality.  The relaxing aspect is something which comes as somewhat of a surprise for new patients.  Many expect this painful experience that they only put up with because nothing else has worked.  Instead they find themselves extremely relaxed, possibly even asleep, during the treatment.  People are also surprised that acupuncture treats far more than pain and creates various internal, measurable, changes in blood chemistry, hormones, etc.
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Case Study - Inherited Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (03/26/10)

~Contributing Member:  ninafaye

10 year old boy with failing vision.  Best Disease is a rare congenital disorder of the maculae that causes visual deterioration.  It classically presents in childhood and evolves through 6 stages over many years with increasing deterioration in visual acuity.  Usual onset is from 3-15 years with macular atrophy occurring after age 40.  There is no treatment or cure for Best Disease.  Child presented with headaches and vision reduced to 20/100 in the Right eye and 20/80 in the Left eye.
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Case Study - Anxiety (02/15/10)

~Contributing Member:  Chad Dupuis

Male patient, 29 years old.  Experiencing night sweats, occasional palpitations and significant anxiety for 4 years.  Life has been stressful recently but nothing out of the ordinary.  Diet is reasonable and patient started limiting caffeine and sugar 6 months ago with noticeable effect.
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