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Sample Articles
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The following sample articles from the American Journal of Acupuncture
may be viewed in two formats:
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- PDF format: This version will appear as it did in the Journal including
tables and illustrations. It requires Acrobat Reader. If Acrobat Reader is not
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- Text format: This version will allow you to view the article in basic
text format.
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Assessing and Treating Pericardium-6 (Neiguan): Gate to Well-Being
S. Gardner-Abbate
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Abstract:
According to Chinese medicine, the "Inner Gate," PC-6 (Neiguan), ranks as
one of the most important points in evaluating the inner state of the
organism, regardless of its physical or emotional nature. Through palpation
that evokes an objective reaction from the patient or subjective feelings on
the part of the practitioner of tissue tension, tendon hardness, etc. any
stagnation or deficiency in the body, particularly Qi stagnation, can be both
measured and dispersed. While stagnation is often cited as the root cause of
much illness, the clinical utility of assessing stagnation becomes apparent.
Additionally, the practical ease of palpitating this point makes it possible
for patients to monitor their own health, which empowers them to address their
life situations, and assist in restoring their internal harmony as preventive
health care.
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A Biochemical Hypotheses for the Effectiveness of Acupuncture in the
Treatment of Substance Abuse: Acupuncture and the Reward Cascade
S. Scott, W. Scott
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Abstract:
This paper explores the physiological basis of the acupuncture effect in the
treatment of addiction and focuses on the relationship of acupuncture to the
reward "cascade." It proposes that the reward cascade combined with endorphin
mechanisms may provide the biochemical framework to explain the mechanisms by
which acupuncture provides relief from the symptoms of drug withdrawal, aids
in the recovery from addiction, and may help prevent recidivism.
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Colored Light Theraphy: Overview of its History, Theory, Recent Developments,
and Clinical Applications Combined with Acupuncture
A. Cocilvo
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Abstract:
Light therapy has a long history, dating from ancient Egypt to the
contemporary treatment of seasonal affective disorder. In the early half
of this century, Dinshah Ghadiali, MD PhD, refined a sophisticated system
of color therapy. Influenced by a strong background in mathematics and
physics, he determined specific "attributes'' of the colors of the spectrum,
i.e., their specific effects on human physiology. Later research has
confirmed many of his concepts and spawned evolution of new systems for
application of light therapy including irradiation of acupuncture points.
According to the author, his system dovetails nicely with traditional
Oriental medicine theory, relating colors to the internal organs and
meridian system. Of particular note is recent Russian research which has
shown that light is conducted within the body along the acupuncture
meridians leading the authors to ponder: Do acupuncture meridians function
as a light (photon) transferal system within the body, not unlike optical
fiber? Case studies provide support for the clinical benefits of light
therapy. The emerging contemporary color therapy systems of Mandel
(Colorpuncture) and McWilliams (Chromo-pressure) are discussed, and a
newly patented device is introduced.
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