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For more information, please contact Huai Dan Publishing Co 5222 Balboa Avenue #21, San Diego, CA 92117 Youtube: Eileen Han Acupuncture 123 Website: www.WayDanPublishing.com Editors: Kelly Reilley, MA Elizabeth Nai Jia Guo, LAc Enzo Low Kar How, LAc Joshua Herr, LAc Photography design Enzo Low Kar How, LAc Art model: Charice Teng Guo Ching, LAc Cover and book's design and layout: Alex CostatAr- THE ACADEMY OF ACUPUNCTURE THE BALANCE METHOD www.TheAcademy Duncture.comTable of Contents elo fam Acknowledgments fam Using this book PU Preface FBR introduction BPI A Brief Introduction to Master Tung Bem XT Ling Gu pe A DdBdi Pm 8 Zhong Bdi Pim Case Study 1 - Albert's Low Back Pym Case Study 2 - Camilla’s Vulnerable Low Back EIU Case Study 3 - Micayla's Knee and Sciatica EPI Case Study 4 - Skylar’s Sciatica EEE Case Study 5 - Alex's Excruciating Elbow EIR £4 BZ Yao Tong Wi cymes Case Study 6 - Kitty's Low Back Pain Pie = 2 SanCha EEE Case Study 7 - Olly’s Irritated IT Band PE Case Study 8 - Woody's “All-wrong” Right Side Pain Pte FSR & Shou Jing Wo (29 Case Study 9 - Katie’s Neck Trauma [TM Case Study 10 - Soon-Vi's TMJ and Neck Injury Crime Case Study 11 ~ Stella’s Stiff Neck rem Case Study 12 - Emily's Left Side Trauma 12M 28 A an Mian Wo THE POWER OF THE POINTSCase Study 13 -L Case Study 14 - Jessica’s Accident-Inflicted a Case Study 15 - Gr 3 - Case Study 16 - Mike's Post-Strok Mi BG Guan Case Study 17 - Paul’s Leg Paralysis ARPA Gan Mén Case Study 18 - Pablo’s Hepatitis Symptoms AR Yan Hudng Case Study 19 - Kristin’s Hepatitis *P Ml Zhong Gudn “PCT.2” ARM MU Gun & Bl GU Guan Case Study 20 - Jennifer's Sudden Onset Painful Period Case Study 21 - Carmen’s Interstitial Cystitis Case Study 22 - Ashley's Painful Period Case Study 23 - Eliana’s Uterine Fibroids Case Study 24 - Moira’s Chronic Urinary Tract Infection Case Study 25 - Talia’s Sore Hands Case Study 26 - Nancy's Bone Swelling Case Study 27 - Trevor's Heel Spur SJ2 WPT Ye Mén Case Study 28 - Alena’s Tired Blood LU3 #7 e# QU Zé HILEEN YUE-LING HANCase Study 29 - Perry’s Aching Thumb PC6 A Ml Néi Guan Case Study 30 - Taye’s Karate Knee Case Study 31 - Kiki’s Arthritic Knee PCT APR DA Ling Case Study 32 - Barb's Shooting Pain PCQ *P 4 Zhong Chong Case Study 33 - Connor’s Sore Throat HT4 i i Ling Dao Case Study 34 - Darcy's Creaky Neck Case Study 35 - Romy’s Neck Tension and Pain HT5 i& B Tong Li Case Study 36 - Carlos’ Hip Injury Si4 Be Wan Gi Case Study 37 - Sean’s Irritated Eyes LILL 8 4 QU Chi Case Study 38 - Tim's Stubborn Knee Injury Case Study 39 - Lydia’s Knee Dysfunction LIL2 AP Zhou Lido &LI13 + AZ Shdu Wo Li Case Study 40 - Soraya's Crippling Back Pain Case Study 41 - Doug's Spine Pain L114 4f R& Bi Nao Case Study 42 - Allen’s Blood Pressure and Dizziness Index THE POWER OF THE POINTSNel arel (cele TATE This book is dedicated to my late master, Dr. Richard Teh-Fu Tan. The journey of earning and training under his guidance has been my life’s greatest honor. After years of seeking, gathering, and absorbing his wisdom as an apprentice, I've decided to write my first-hand understanding of Dr. Tan’s Balance Method Acupuncture. With deepest gratitude, | would like to express my thanks to the collaborators who made this project possible: To my talented apprentice and co-author, Guantong Li, LAc 4° 46.38 ff, whose enthusiasm and positive attitude motivated me to swiftly move forward on this project. To Elizabeth Nai-Jia Guo, LAc 3873 & #4 who devotedly translated the text from English to Chinese. To Kelly Reilley for her efficient and precise editing and organizational skills, as well as her easy-going personality. To Enzo Low Kar How, LAc #1 3-4 # and Charice Teng Guo Ching, LAc #8) i 8 8 who diligently created the images, and to Charice Teng for receiving all the needling as our art model. Equally important, this book is dedicated to both the acupuncturists and patients who will benefit from this reference. Dr. Tan’s Balance Method reliably improves lives through enhanced wellness and pain relief. Since | began teaching all of Dr. Tan’s Balance Method Acupuncture courses throughout the world, | have realized the need for books to help as many people and patients as possible. It is my honor to carry on the legacy of Balance Method Acupuncture, systematically and passionately sharing the wealth of Dr. Tan’s knowledge. EILEEN YUR-LING HAN TecoUsing This Book In this first of a series of books on distal needling acupuncture, we establish the foundation for a successful acupuncture practice. In addition to detailing the first part of Essential Points and their applications, we also provide an explanation of the additional Traditional Meridian Regular Points and their standard use. To help you understand how all these points can be effectively utilized, we have included multiple case studies from our clinical practice. Note that results may vary on a case-by-case basis. PRINCIPLES OF NEEDLING TECHNIQUE The material provided in this book is intended to serve as a starting point to help you establish your own individual practice. Our goal is to enhance your clinical skills and improve the rate of successful outcomes. To this end, we offer these basic guidelines of needling technique to fine-tune your skills: 1. Noticeable results should be obtained within a few seconds of needle insertion and at least within 1 to 2 minutes. 2. All needling should be performed at distal points; no local needling should be required to supplement their effect. 3. Use as many needles as needed to perform an effective treatment. 4. Supplementation with herbal formulations may be useful in speeding relief and recovery IMPORTANT TERMINOLOGY For the sake of clarification for both acupuncturists who are likely already familiar with key terms and patients or lay people who may be reading this book, we have included the following definitions for clarification I] Ashi: A sensitive spot appropriate for treatment, although the exact location varies from patient to patient and case to case. THE POWER OF THE POINTSMulti-functional acupuncture points: Use of distal points acupuncture to provide relief from many types of conditions. In addition to diminishing pain, this type of needling can also treat numbness and enhance circulation, which in turn expedite healing time. Qi sensation: Needling to achieve a stimulus described in one of many ways, including: “a deep ache,” “tightness,” “numbness,” and “an electrical jolt.” It is important to practice achieving Qi sensation by starting slowly and gently. Adjust the technique used and fine-tune according to patient response. Again, this sensation varies by patient and clinical case. Symptom aggravation: Up to 10% of patients treated with distal points methodology experience an exacerbation of their symptom(s) within 24 hours following the treatment. The aggravation, which lasts between 24 and 48 hours, should be conveyed to patients as a positive sign that the treatment is effectively addressing the underlying issue. EILEEN YUE-LING HAN QeeePreface In my practice of acupuncture over the past couple decades, I’ve encountered many teachers who have delivered a highly filtered version of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) wisdom for the modern world. Some concepts related to ancestral Qi, face reading, birth chart reading, and Féng Shui, have been deleted from the teaching curriculum, for one reason or another. Some teachers justify that they have completely given up teaching traditional Chinese wisdom to westerners or today’s learners because they as educators do not believe people living in today’s times, regardless of geographic origin, would understand it. To some degree, they may be partially right. This is a different world with a different set of beliefs. In the end, each person is only capable of understanding what they can comprehend. However, | believe these treasures of TCM that have been helping mankind for thousands of years should be taught the original way, unfiltered and complete. The best way to learn and practice Chinese medicine is to understand its wisdom through Chinese writing, language, culture, and people. As such, my purpose in this book is to preserve % Yi, the authenticity of Chinese medicine. Throughout this text, | have integrated visual images to help you identify the location of an acupuncture point and used abstract imagery to help you interpret its underlying function. This methodology will help you better understand Chinese medicine so you can use the points immediately to get fast and effective results. Chinese medicine has always been the people's medicine. Now’s the time to give the power of our medicine back to our people... Starting with the Power of the Points! ee 10 THE POWER OF THE POINTSIntroduction RGA Hudi Dan, is a path to remembrance, retrospection, recognition, and acknowledgment of the past. The foundation material and information shared herein is intended to expand upon Dr. Tan's first publications of Twelve & Twelve in Acupuncture and Twenty-Four More in Acupuncture by offering in-depth explorations of point etymology. It is my hope that by deepening your understanding of acupuncture point name origins, you will not only memorize the function ofa given point or set of points, but you will begin to know them by heart. In following the tradition of Dr. Tan's publications, | have added persona case studies from my years of practice, in order to share my clinical results and successes exclusively implementing Balance Method acupuncture. The book is dedicated to the practice of promoting and understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine from its origins. Knowing where something comes from often gives clues to where it is going; familiarity with the trajectory of direction is key to understanding its energy, or #. Qi (Qi). Chinese medicine is deeply rooted in Chinese culture. Therefore, to truly grasp the power of acupuncture points, it is worthwhile to learn their Chinese meaning. In the beginning, this may take some memorization. However, as you see these characters repeated in points, herbs, and other advanced TCM arts such as Ja 7K Féng Shut (geometric medicine) and AF Ba Zi (timing medicine), you will realize that your 24 & Gong Fa (efforts) will not have been wasted. These teachings will deepen your wisdom as you begin to understand the meaning beneath the superficial phonetic translation of Chinese. Unfortunately, due to the differences in Chinese and Western cultures, some words do not have a direct translation, and many meanings may be misconstrued or lost in translation. in this book, we will dig deep and reference Chinese characters from the Modern Day Traditional Writing (4% Fan Ti), Small Seal Script (Js # Xido Zhuan), and Oracle Bone Script (¥ & Ji GU Wen) to decode the original imagery of the characters. Throughout this exploration, your understanding of the Qi behind the Chinese characters will enable you to grasp the full power of the points. You will build a dynamic understanding of TCM through the understanding of Chinese culture and people as a whole and as one HILEEN: YUE-LING HAN lleeceA Brief Introduction to Master Tung In this collection of books, we frequently refer to Master Tung Ching Chang & %& Déng Gong Jing Chang, particularly when we discuss indications for different points. Master Tung originally resided in Shandong Province in Northern China where his family had developed and refined their own acupuncture treatment methodology over generations. During his service in the National Revolutionary Army in his early life, he withdrew to Taiwan with the Kuomintang government. There, he taught his lineage of acupuncture. Although the point selection deviated from traditional Chinese medicine classics, the treatment results were remarkable. These points were later referred to as “Tung’s Extraordinary Points.” Today, these collection of points are renowned for achieving miraculous and spontaneous results with just a few needles. eco 12 THE POWER. OF THE POINTSThe Essential Points and Their Applicationsae a LING GULocation Between the thumb and index finger distal to the base of first and second metacarpal bones meet, palpate for a sore spot. Needling Information Needle perpendicularly, 0.5-0.9 cun. Poem eM eae eens Sciatica, used with %& Dé Bai and also *P & Zhong Bai. Effective for L4-L5 area sciatica pain. Use contralateral to symptom. Radiating pains which originate in one area and travel through limbs, meridians, and other parts of the body. Examples of radicular pain that is treatable with Ling Gd include: neck pain extending down the trapezius, low back pain radiating down the hamstring, and most other pains that travel along the dermatomes of corresponding spinal nerves. Needle contralaterally. For pain in the elbow joint, needle on the same side as the pain For headache and symptoms in the head area, use in combination with @4 Hé Gi (LI4) or 2) San Jian (LI3), or alone for head area symptoms, bilaterally or contralaterally. It also aligns with headache, especially near the jaw area. Other indications include painful and/or frequent urination. om Ry Cee me (eels) Insufficient respiration, sciatica, lower back pain, upper back pain, foot pain, Bell’s palsy, paralysis, arthritis, ear ringing (tinnitus), deafness, migraine, head pain with swelling and dizziness, intestinal pain, menstrual pain, irregular menses, amenorrhea, difficult labor. AMARA PAM, a, LDA, RA, Om, MR, MPR, Hh, FE, HH, MHRARAS, MA, ME, ABTA, AB, TMA. EILEEN YUR=LING HAN 15 eeeDo not needle in pregnant women. a Cele V eel a a i mTOR CTD slation of this is “spirit bone 16 The characters #£ Ling and ‘f Gui The character % Ling consists of # Yi (rain) on top, three Kdu (mouth) in the middle, and 44 Wa (shaman) on the bottom The character 4 Wu isan image of A Rén (person) on the left, with L Géng (the top line represents the heavens and the bottom line represents earth), and A Rén (person) on the right. Quite literally, this symbolizes two people separated by the paradigm of communication between heaven and earth. Therefore, # Wa represents a person able to communicate with the heavens and earth, with the living and the dead. In the modern Western culture, a shaman may be considered somewhat taboo. But in the old days in China, these people were highly revered and respected. Deeply intuitive, they could predict disasters and help people take preventative measures to Survive. The Chinese civilization is primarily an agricultural society. Growing crops to ensure that people are fed is very important. Thus, it makes sense that the word harmony #» Hé consists of A Hé (grain) on the left and 7 Kéu (mouth) on the right. When everyone in the nation is sufficiently fed, a state of harmony 4 Hé is achieved. If there is drought, crops will not grow, people will be in disharmony, and it will eventually lead to war over resources. Thus, it is a shaman’s job to ask for rain, ensure a successful harvest season, and secure the harmony and prosperity of their people. The character #£ Ling as a whole is an image of a shaman using 4 Kéu (mouth), THE POWER OF THE POINTSrepeatedly asking for #9 Yu (rain); eventually, rain happens. What's next? Enduring peace. This whole process is called # Ling! The true translation is a combination of “It worked!” “Yes!” “Miraculous!” The # Ling in the ##f Ling Gd acupuncture point thus stands for its valiant efforts, merits, and miraculous results. The character # Ling is also used in # 424 Ling Shi Jing. We all know what a bone is. But what is the Chinese interpretation? The Oracle Bone Script writing for fF GU is g. @ , the top part, is a visual picture of the spinal column. The lower part 4 represents meat or flesh. 4% was later reinvented to become (4 in Small Seal Script.So A+ 4 became # GU. The Chinese word or character for slippery or smooth is ## Hud. For example, 7 FR Hud Mai is slippery pulse. As you may notice, it is formed by ‘F Gti (bone) with 7 Shui'three dots on the left side. This 7 characteris a simplified writing of 2k Shui which means water. Why is the bone character ‘# GU involved in the word slippery ##t Hud? To extend that idea, 2 Shén Zhu gi bone is primarily sourced from the kidney. ‘# 8 th 7ff & Gui Jidn Er Hud Yé means when the bones strong, the bone is smooth; brittle bones are never smooth to the touch. In the study of Five Elements, we learn that kidney is water. Therefore, a healthy bone with sufficient water will be slippery. Only a strong, water-sourced kidney will nourish the bone and give it a slippery appearance and texture. Now you know the Chinese character for bone f Gu and slippery # Hud. We are grateful to Master Tung, for the # Ling Gi, & 9 Da Bai combination is one of his greatest contributions to Chinese medicine. HILEEN) YUE-LING HAN 17 eeees DywsyyApproximately 0.5 clin proximal to =f] Sanjidn (LI 3) on the B8A Yang Ming channel Needling Information Needle perpendicularly, beneath the bone, 0.3 - 0.7 cuin in depth Dr. Tan’s Indications For children with high fever or asthma, bleed this point bilaterally. Use with 3& Ling Gi for sciatica. Master Tung’s Additional In Ck Lung deficiency-induced sciatica ey Teele (eels Do not needle in pregnant women. The characters X Da and @ Bai The first character is straightforward; X Da means big or great. The second character @ Bdi means white. In the context of Five Elements, white also represents lung and large intestine, west and metal. Therefore, an herbal formula containing & Bdi will carry the Five Elements properties associated with white. Non-genetically modified foods with their original color will also reflect their natural element. For example, garlic is white, so its energy enters the lung, which is also associated with metal FILEEN YUE-LING HAN 19 eee!die | ZHONG BAIApproximately 0.5 cun proximal to * i Zhéng Zhii (SJ 3) on the + Bg Shao Yang channel. Needling Information Needle perpendicularly, 0.3-0.5 cin. eMC RM ieee tents Lower back pain in L2-3 area, especially if pain is triggered by rising froma sitting Position. Needle opposite side of the pain. For ##AE Fu Zhong (edema), needle bilaterally to reduce swelling in the limbs. *P & Zhong Boi can be used with X 4 Dé Bai and # Ling Gd for sciatica EILEEN YUR-LING HAN 21 eeeRm RY Cee Bare eel eeEes Back pain caused by kidney disease, sciatica, backache, dizziness, astigmatism, and fatigue. Hike EO, RPA, A, AR, RA, RH. Chinese Meaning: '? 4 Zhdng Bai. The character 7 Zhong The superficial translation of *P Zhong is center or middle. But what does this mean? PH, Bae, REAKA, KMBFHA, Kat, Simply translated, the above means: what is middle is not slanted. In the grand scheme of the world, this refers to the body of heaven and earth, such as the trunk ofa tree. It is the straight and rightful duty of an upstanding individual; the trunk generates the way. In Chinese, & Zhdng means loyalty: the character #” Zhdng (center) sits on top of a" Xin (heart). However, this does not mean the EXACT center point measurement of the heart organ. It’s referring to the heart's center of balance. Now what does this mean? Asa human being, can you truly serve an organization or follow an ideology that you do not believe in? Perhaps. ..perhaps not. Thus for the organization to attain your loyalty or & Zhdng, the organization may have to pay you a large lump-sum of money to execute what is not true to your heart. In so doing, this payoff hopefully helps you achieve balance. In contrast, if you truly believe in a cause, you may do it for very little money or for free. THE POWER OF THE POINTSSo now you see, the Chinese language is highly relative. What is the middle in English is often referenced as the literal midpoint between two destination points, But in Chinese, we look at multiple dimensions, including all factors which eventually achieve the P Zhdng (center) balance. To do anything righteously, one must achieve balance. Only by achieving balance can one attain the #& Ddo (the way). HILFEN YUI-LING HAN 23 e060Pa PON etsy] ary LING GU Wi ZHONG BAIay a a ee ONE YICase Study 1 Albert’s Low Back eee Lee) Id male whe Albert is a 42-y side, THE, POWER OF THE POINTSCele X01 + During the first session, Albert reported immediate pain relief within 30 seconds; he was able to rock his hips from side-to-side without discomfort; + After 45 minutes, he was able to rise from the table unassisted and walked out, almost forgetting his cane. Follow-up Results + Within the next 2 weeks, Albert came back for 2 identical treatments; + He reported increased pain relief and fewer and less intense symptoms with each visit. Ly + The Ling Gti- Dd Bai - Zhéng Bai combination is effective in muscular-based pain and injury; + Distal point needling enables patients to obtain quick and powerful results by allowing the body to heal itself. EILEEN YUE-LING HAN QT eeeems HU e V2 Camilla’s Vulnerable Low Back Ea eel cece Camilla is BUC eel LS Seven, 50-minute treatments over a 1-month period THE POWER OF THE POINTSelas ATL + After the first 50-minute treatment, Camilla reported moderate improvement. Follow-up Results « _ After treatment 2, her condition seemed about 30% improved; + By treatment 4, she regained flexibility in her low back and was able to bend over to touch her knees; + With each following treatment, the pain subsided; + After treatment 7, the back pain was almost nonexistent. Ney + As with Case Study 1, the Ling Gu - Da Bai - Zhong Bdi combination significantly reduced localized, muscle related back pain; + Both cases provided resolution rapidly, which was particularly unexpected in this case due to multiple co-morbidities; + Notably, the Ling Gd - Da Bdi - Zhong Bdi combination works well for both chronic and acute conditions. HILEEN YUE-LING. HAN 29 eveTcRSIUULe NaC) Micayla’s Knee and Sciatica Eee eee CeCe Mies a oes Twenty, 45-minute treatments over a 2-month period; All treatments: Ling Gii - Dd Bdi- Zhong Bai combinatio eee 30 THE POWER OF THE POINTSelas TTL + After the first 50-minute treatment, Micayla reported significant improvement and mobility. ze ler ete} + After each treatment, given about every 3 days, she could extend her right knee and leg a bit more; + With each additional treatment, Micayla felt greater relief; + Since the last of the 20 treatments, she has not had any recurrence of her knee or sciatica pain. ante Ley + The Ling Gd - Da Bai - Zhong Bdi combination resolved the origin of the sciatica issue by treating the pain and dysfunction in Micayla’s right knee. FILEEN YUE-LING HAN Bl ceceGeISeRSIU Le) Skylar’s Sciatica rls ae Lelel) an act Treatment Course Treatments + All treatments: l ~ Dé BGi- Zhong Bai combinatio oo 32 THE. POWER OF THE POINTSTeele Xe) + After the first 45-minute treatment, Skylar reported very minimal improvement; + With each successive treatment, he began to feel more relief, + By treatment 10, he felt only sporadic sciatic pain after moderate to intense exertion or after sitting or standing for several hours. moll Ol ar act Ry + Due to Skylar’s active lifestyle and soccer practice requirements to stay on the team, he re-aggravated his injury several times, which extended his treatment schedule; + However, after the last of 30 treatments, Skylar reported that he felt no pain and that his range of motion was back to normal TCLS + The Ling Gi - Dd Bai - Zhéng Bai combination works well in sciatica improvement, even when patient induced re-aggravation of the condition occurs. EILEEN YUB-LING HAN 33 000Case Study 5 Alex’s Excruciating Lele aac (ey Tuer) pain from his elbow radiating down his forearm Four, 30-minute treati THE POWER OF THE POINTSuel a gx Follow-up Results Within moments of needle insertion to achieve Qi sensation, Alex breathed a sigh of relief—he reported immediate improvement in his elbow. Before receiving his second treatment, he said his pain was 50% improved and that he had returned to work with minimal discomfort; After his second and third treatments, Alex noted significant improvements; At the end of treatment 4, he was virtually pain free. Tey Use of Ling Gti - Da Bai - Zhdng Bai to treat elbow pain using same-side versus contralateral insertion derives from an advanced Yi Jing % #& (| Ching) theoretical approach that is discussed in other publications; The supportive inclusion of distal points on the opposite knee illustrates the flexibility of the Ling Gd - Da Bai - Zhong Bai combination. FILEEN YUE-LING HAN 35 eeeieee YAO TONG WU Tie tel aa RCT mM OL Ree oy WOR X THE POWER OF THE POINTSLocation On the Yang side of the hand, all points are located between the second and third and between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones, in the depressions lying immediately distal to the bases of the metacarpals. Needling Information Needle perpendicularly, 0.5-0.9 cuin, Dr. Tan’s Indications See # Ling Gil, @ Da Bai indications with additional #8 # Wan Gd (SI4), and 4&4 Yao Tong points for acute lower back pain, sciatica. FILEEN YUE-LING. HAN 37 eeeee 38 The characters A& Yao and #4 Tong A Yao - waist, kidney, 4% Tong - pain. Let’s look at the Chinese for #4 Tong or pain. It's a combination of # Né and fi Yong. # Yong means road or path. Blood vessels are the path to move blood, just as meridians move energy. 7” Né means to lean on something or lay down. So if something or someone is walking along a path and they lay down... what's going to happen? It will cause stagnation, which in turn creates fi Tong (pain). The Chinese character for pain incorporates the idea of a blocked path. This implies more than just physical pain. Let me ask you, if you want to achieve something and you encounter an obstacle that blocks and halts all your efforts, wouldn't this cause you pain as well? That's the same idea here. In English, a problem is often referred to as a “headache,” although there is no physical pain in the head. The root cause of a headache is having high expectations or desire that is not achieved. Note that we will elaborate on the true cause of headaches in another book. While #& Tong is pain, the characters to signify lack of blockages are 38 Tong, i Chuo, and if Yong. i Chud is the simplified writing for & Z5u, meaning walking or moving: #4 #1] 75 38,38 91) 7 #4 Tong Zé Bu Tong, Tong Zé Bu Tong. In Chinese medicine, we say that when it hurts, it does not 3 Tong; when it i& Tong, it does not hurt. THE POWER OF THE POINTSeee YAO TONG WUaes YAO TONG WUae YAO TONG WOCase Study 6 Kitty’s Low Back Pain Ten eee eel THE POWER OF THE POINTSPrior Treatment + Kitty has seen a series of healthcare professionals, including a chiropractor and a few massage therapists; + Her PCP recently gave her a prescription for hydrocodone to reduce the pain but Kitty's pain level remains 8 out of 10; + Between the pain and her general dislike for prescription drugs, Kitty is ready to try a natural healing approach. Treatment Course + Four- 45-minute treatments over 2 Weeks; + YGo Tong Wi combination, contralaterally in the right hand to achieve Qi sensation + Chi'zé (LUS + 2 Ashi points); + Gentle stretching to reduce pain. - Kitty was asked to gently roll from side to side and to tilt her pelvic bone forward and backward. EILEEN YUE=LING HANeld) eee 44 After a few minutes of needle insertion, Kitty's lower back pain was reduced from 8 of 10 to 4 of 10; She experienced SI joint relief almost immediately, the discomfort decreased from 8 of 10 to 3 of 10; The spasm completely subsided within 10 minutes of insertion and stretching; Kitty booked another treatment for the next day. eee acre) When she rose in the morning, Kitty only felt a slight twinge of pain in her S| joint, intensity of 2 of 10; She was also pleasantly surprised to have slept 9 hours through the night; Kitty returned for 2 more treatments that week and returned for a follow-up treatments the next week; After all 4 treatments, her back felt almost 100% back to normal. ‘THE POWER OF THE POINTSCo Mca Kitty returns quarterly for preventive therapy, especially when she is stressed after long trips; She is pleased that she no longer needs to see other practitioners or take prescription drugs for pain relief. EILEEN YUE-LING HAN 45 eeeal 2 —— eS ea,Location Between the second, third, fourth, and fifth knuckles on the Yéng side of the hand fe TT MMe Have the patient form a loose fist that you can fit your finger into. Insert the needles from the joints down to the Yao Tong points, between the metacarpals. If you encounter painful feedback, pull the needle back and slightly shift the needle body for a different angle. AM TM Cele ety Radiculopathic and spasmodic pain along the legs and the arms. [olikS Ramee eee el Mile ae] First Cha: Keratitis, eye aches, eyebrow pain, optic atrophy, hemiplegia. RA AMR, Mika, ARPBR, VHRR, FH Fi. Second Cha: Pancreatitis, splenomegaly, hemiplegia, sciatica, paralysis of hands and feet, weak liver. Ra: MMER, BK, FY Rik, ABA, FRR TB. Third Cha: Pancreatitis, splenomegaly, hemiplegia, paralysis of hands and feet, weak liver, dizziness, bone spurs, pyelonephritis, edema, severe cold RE: MUR, BAP AL EY RR, FRR BAER. TH. ie KAP, ERD. Dt Eyea UTE Ta) The character X Cha 3 is the original writing for & Ch, which isa visual display of a fork. = & San ChG means a three-pronged fork FILFEN YUE-LING HAN 47 eeeGScROU Cha Olly’s Irritated IT Band Pa Seto} on hold, th THE POWER OF THE POINTSTmt Twice-weekly physical therapy (PT) helped initially but has failed to provide long-term relief; + Olly has been using muscle relaxers which have helped release his back from time to time, but they leave him feeling sluggish and constipated Treatment Course + Six, 45 -minute treatments over 3 Weeks; + Yao Tong Wi combination, contralaterally in the right hand + San Cha combination in the left hand (same side as the IT band pain)—both to achieve Qi sensation. FILEEN YUR-LING HAN 5leeeTela XT + — Immediately after needle insertion, Olly had an 80% improvement in the low back and leg pain; + — After 40 minutes of treatment, IT band pain was reduced from 8 of 10 to 1 of 10; «Olly was able to freely move his leg and apply pressure to the IT band, pain free; + —Heleft feeling refreshed, relieved, and happy to be returning for another visit the next day, Fel (ol nA CATELE RY 52 + The same treatment approach resulted in continued reduction in leg pain; Olly came back for treatment twice weekly for 3-4 weeks to reduce pain and stabilize his condition; + After the 6th treatment, Olly’s pain was gone but he returned for 2 more appointments “just in case”. THE POWER OF THE POINTS(emer unae Olly is back to his rigorous teaching schedule and returns for treatment once a month for prevention. FILEEN YUE-LING HAN 53 eeeWoody’s “All-wrong” Right Side Pain oe 54 THE POWER OF THE POINTSACM UL Treatment Course After 6 months of PT and rest, Woody's injury was structurally repaired, buthe still felt pain in his right knee; Per his surgeon's recommendation, he takes prescription painkillers at night so he can sleep; Woody is eager to try acupuncture, as he is worried about developing an addiction to the medication and wants to avoid a future surgery. Fifteen, 45-minute treatments over 2 Months; Treatments 1-10: Yo Tong Wi combination in the left hand to achieve Qi sensation + San Ché, opposite side. Qi: Chi (LI 11) in the left elbow with deep insertion through the tendon to touch the bone at the elbow joint for the knee pain; Treatments 11-15: Yao Tong Wu combination in the left hand + San Cha opposite side and Nei Guan (PC6) + Tai Chéng (LV3) for the knee pain; Light stretching of the knee to loosen and stretch the ligaments. FILEEN) YUR-LING HAN 55 eeeTeles XT Stiffness was largely relieved upon needle insertion; To address deep knee joint pain, 3” needles were inserted from LI 11 to the center of the elbow joint, which reduced pain from an intensity of 9 of 10 to 5 of 10; 10 minutes of Dé Qi stimulation reduced the pain level to 3 of 10; After the 45-minute treatment, pain was almost gone (intensity level: 2 of 10) reel ax} 56 Woody returned for 3 treatments per week for the first 3 weeks then 2 treatments for the next 3 weeks (15 total treatments); Acupuncture plus continued PT reduced his pain with each week of treatment; His pain was down to 2 of 10 and stable by the end of his 15 treatments. THE POWER OF THE POINTSeo emcees + Woody returns one or two times a month to keep the pain and inflammation at bay. HILEEN. YUE-LING. HAN 57 eeeca eA SHOU JING WU Tia (ced TO ee est Sere kes an eleIn the depressions on the Yang side of the hand, approximately parallel with SJ3 and LI3, all points are located either between the second and third or the third and fourth metacarpal bones. Palpate for Ashi point. Needling Information Needle perpendicularly, 0.4-0.6 cun. Dr. Tan’s Indications Can be used for all types of neck pain including the Bx Shao Yang, &Bp Tai Yéng, Fi 8A Yang Ming, and * Dd channels Foreye conditions, needle opposite side. FILEEN) YUR-LING HAN 59 eeeTene The characters # Shdu and $8 Jing For # Shéu, the direct translation is hand. But what is in a hand? Hand means creation or output. In the Three Essentials, we call it @4P 49 Shi Shén Shang GuGn, which are the elements that you personally produce. (This is an advanced principle which we discuss in our advanced Three Essentials course.) In Chinese, #4£ Shdu Yi means hand art, or skill: the caliber at which you are able to create to the best of your abilities. In the advanced Three Essentials training of Timing medicine, \F BG Zi, we delve deeper into one’s capabilities depending on the time of one's birth. For now, can we all agree that not everyone is born the same? We were all born with different capabilities. Therefore, your creation will be different depending on the capability of your mind. We create with our hands. In Chinese, the similarities of two phonetic sounds tend to have similar meaning, For example, - Shou (hand) and @ Shdu (head) are both pronounced as Shéu. # Shdu means the head or mastermind and has the same phonetic sound as hand; therefore it has the same implied meaning. It makes sense because your best creations are what resonates with your mind. SK Jing is made up of # Jing, meaning straight, and A Ye (# Shdu) meaning head (discussed in the previous paragraph). These two put together mean neck. 35 Didn means point. 4 5A 26 Shu Jing Didn put together means the neck point which is located in the hand. THE POWER OF THE POINTSThe character fal Jian Fe Jian is 8 Ri (sun) inside 4 Mén (doors). When the PJ Mén (doors) close, there is 8 Ri (sun). In this case, sunlight is in between the doors. That indicates the space in between. For more on P4 see AFF Gan Mén. 44% Hou Xi (S13) will be covered in the next book. FILEEN YUE-LING HAN 6leeeee TOMA(eliexecune lM 2 econo UECULe) Sars bene oeCase Study 9 Katie’s Neck Trauma Pia one} joes 64 THE POWER OF THE POINTSex + Katie's pain was gone within the first minute of needle insertion; + 15 minutes into the treatment, she was able to freely move her neck from side to side; + After an additional 15 minutes of treatment, Katie walked out of the office, pain free and able to rotate her neck a full 90 degrees on both sides. ler ey + No follow up was required. Need + Shou Jing Didn is incredibly effective for this application, achieving instantaneous results. EILEEN YUE-LING HAN 65 eeeGrTScROVV LGV) Soon-Yi’s TMJ and Neck Injury eae ste BICC eo ess teen, 45-minut he Shéu Jing Did THE POWER OF THE POINTSeast A couple minutes after needle insertion, Soon-Yi reported immense pain relief; She was amazed at her ability to rotate, flex, and extend her neck muscles after one session; Relief was sustained for a full 2 days after the first treatment. Eze eT TRY After each treatment, Soon-Yi was happy to report decreased pain and a better range of neck motion; Post 10 weeks of treatment, she was pain free and able to move her neck freely; She has occasional flare-ups due to stress, poor sleeping position, and/or grinding her teeth; These recurrences are resolved in less than 3 additional treatments. Rey Shéu Jing Didnis helpful in addressing the complications brought on by TMJ, even though it cannot resolve the syndrome on its own. HILEEN YUR-LING HAN 67 eeeGr IScmSiaUe VE Stella’s Stiff Neck ele aac Let y emotional and unable to discuss her condition without THE POWER OF THE POINTSeMC + None. Bier) eels + Three, 45-minute treatments in 3 days; + Shéu Jing Didn combination + Ling Ddo (HT4) to achieve Dé Qi; + An Mian Wd to calm heightened emotion EILEEN: YUR-LING HANTeele ATL leee 70 + — Qisensation was achieved immediately after needle insertion; Within a few minutes, the tightness in Stella's neck completely resolved; + After 10 minutes of treatment, she was calm and smiling and already greatly relieved; + After the 45 minutes, Stella was able to easily move her head from side to side; + Although her neck stiffness was gone, she asked to come in for 2 more treatments to make sure it would not return. Follow-up Results + The same treatment was repeated the next day, and Stella achieved almost a 100% range of motion; + However, her pain intensity remained at 5 of 10; + When Stella returned or her third treatment the next day, her pain level was 2 of 10; + The pain was completely gone after her 45-minute session. THE POWER OF THE, POINTSCem ean + No further treatment was required for this isolated condition. EILEEN YUE-LING HAN TleeceCase Study 12 Emily’s Left Side Trauma Erle een) arm, and elbow f THE POWER OF THE POINTSOTe acc K + Varying levels of pain relief during 45 minutes of treatment; + Post Needling, the pain was reduced from 8 of 10 to 1 of 10. Fa elt aX C) + Emily achieved full relief in 3 sessions; + She was on to her next flip the next week. ema s + None required, although Emily will seek acupuncture again if the pain returns. HILEEN YUR-LING HAN T3000eae AN MIAN WU Ce ae COA Cee am CRE Ue LC cc eae aE Rl X THE POWER OF THE POINTSLocation Yin Tang — midway between the medial ends of the eyebrows; Ear Shén Mén — at the bifurcating point between the superior and inferior antihelix crus and lateral 4 of the triangular fossa; An Mian — behind the ear, it's 2 sensitive area, midway between GB20 and SJ17. Tele R eee Yin Tang — subcutaneous insertion 0.3-0.5 clin; Ear Shén Mén — perpendicular insertion, penetrating the cartilage but not penetrating through the ear, bilateral; An Mign — perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun, bilateral. TAM CTR ieee tei) Shen disorders, anxiety, neurotic behavior, agitation, insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, inability to stay asleep, difficulty falling back to sleep, and light unrestful sleep. This set of points can be added on to any combination of the acupuncture treatment strategy. TILEEN: YUE-LING HAN 75 000fea Ts The characters & An, §& Mian and & Wi WK BOO OF REE Safety, the pictorial representation of a woman under a roof {inside a home) being safe. The top “**” radical underscores the significance of being protected. & An, in appearance (##) looks like it is sheltered from north, east, and west, as it is facing south. In Féng Shui, this is a very favorable formation. Many cities in China include the character 4 An (safety) because this geographical location confers safety. As the mountains block and deflect the cold winds from the north, the wind flow trajectory changes, thus deflecting other natural disasters such as a tornado and high damaging winds. Additionally, with the east and west also properly covered with mountain ranges, the Qi is well contained, providing fewer temperature fluctuations and leading to healthier plant growth and happier citizens, Finally, leaving one opening to the south makes it easy to defend against invaders attempting to take the city by force. Chinese history dating back thousands of years shows that cities were founded on carefully selected geographical locations to ensure prosperity of people for generations to come. MAAR. RAL, CES) RY, BRR, A Mu represents the eyes, and the radical Min comes from #K Min which means to vanish. So together 8% Midn represents a state where the eyes are closed, or vision vanished. 4K An Mian represents a state of mind knowing the surrounding environment is safe and prosperous, allowing one to sleep soundly with eyes closed. &. signifies five in original writing. It simply means the five needles used for An Mian Wé: Yin Tang, bilateral ear Shén Mén, and bilateral An Mian. THE POWER OF THE POINTSeee AN MIAN wosen CHONG ZI can CHONG XIANLocation On the Yin side of the palm, the midpoint of the web-margin between the thumb and the index finger to PC7. Imagine a line there and palpate for the Ashi point in the middle for Chong Zi. Chdng Xian is one clin down that imaginary line towards PC7. rele ere) Needle perpendicularly 0.4-0.6 cun. AR CTR ee eel ety © F Chong Ziand & 44 Chong XiGn work great for upper back pain between the medial border of the scapula and spine, providing immediate pain relief. Needle opposite side for cough; needle bilaterally for children with asthma. Also useful for inner heel pain. = S Pr a icy g = a a) a PS a S = =F Pneumonia, emphysema, common cold, heart palpitations, reducing fever, laryngitis, chest pain, knee pain AR ARUN. RR OTR, GB, TER, Aah, he FILFEN YUE-ALING HAN 79 eee