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Japanese Acupuncture Newsletter
Volume 1, No. 12: October, 2007
How To Heal A Person (one example):
In my last newsletter*, I stressed on how important
the Ren Meridian is in healing a person. Ren Meridian
runs from the perineum to the chin (front of the body
= Yin). However, in healing process, the energy must
flow downward so that the Ren and the Du (another
extra meridian, back of the body = Yang) in the spine
would flow continuously in the circle; from the anus
to the back of the head, around the top of the head to
the front, down to the chest and to the public region.
When we hold a baby, we hold her with our arm,
pressing the baby's front of the body with ours (Ren
to Ren contact). This is nurturing and every child
needs this contact. In healing, we need to create the
connection. I advise to perform light massage,
craniosacral therapy, or Reiki before acupuncture.
There are a few areas in our body which induce
parasympathetic response (relaxation). Start with
light scalp or facial massage. Gently massage around
the eyes and the ears. Wait until a patient takes a
deep breath without your command (parasympathetic
induction). Once a patient is relaxed, begin with the
Ren meridian.
Three important points in healing along the Ren
meridian are Ren-22, Ren-21, and Ren-17. Ren-22 is at
the suprasternal notch (the depression at the base of
the throat). This point is a meeting point of the
Cong and Yin Wei Mais (two of the eight extra
meridians). This point has direct connection with the
heart and the uterus (the Bao Mai*). Only a light
touch with fingertip is necessary, and place the
middle finger of the other hand at Du-16 at the
external protuberance (a bony prominence at the base
of the skull on the midline). Pay attention to
listening to the heart. The two points induce a
parasympathetic nervous response. Wait until a
patient takes a deep breath without your command.
Once the parasympathetic kicks in, a patient is more
receptive to your touch and treatment. Move your
finger from Ren-22 to Ren-21 (just about one inch
inferior to Ren-22). Again only a light touch would
be sufficient. Attune to the patient's breathing.
Ren-21 is named Sextant (an instrument to measure
positions of stars, in this case, the North Star =
Kid-2/3/4/5/6/7*). You are sensing the Kidney energy
here. Once again, attune to the patient breathing,
try to sense the Ming Men Fire.*
When you feel that you are ready to leave the point,
move your finger to Ren-17 (at the 4th rib, between
the nipples, on the midline on the sternum). Common
name for Ren-17 is the Chest Center. It is also known
as the Recipient of Emotion. A tenderness to touch
here indicates an emotional problem of any kind.
Oriental Medicine excels in healing because from the
very beginning, ancient Chinese incorporated emotions
as a cause of disease. There are many points named
for each emotion such as sadness and worry. Ren1-17
is the Hui* meeting point of Qi, the Mu* point of
Pericardium, and the meeting point of the Ren with the
Spleen, Kidney, Small Intestine, and San Jiao
meridians. Again a light touch is all you need.
Patient may have an emotional outcry, and if this
happens, assure her that she is in safe place.
As I have mentioned in the last newsletter, there are
three Dantiens and they need to be balanced. You have
already dealt with the upper Dantien (the brain), and
are now dealing with the middle and the lower
Dantiens. I recommend a cranial work here. Gently
bring one of your hand under her body (L-2/3/4 area)
and place the other hand just below the navel on the
lower abdomen, sandwiching the body with both hands.
Make your hands warmer with your intention. Feel the
energy shift, and try to bring the energy down toward
the pubic area. If your intuition tells you to move
your hands lower, do so.
End the session with hand over the face or above the
eyes. Or, you may cover the ears with intentions of
Reiki. When your intuition tells you to lift hands
and end, do so. Ask a patient to take time getting up
from a treatment table, and offer a cup of water when
she is ready.
*newsletter: I do not mail out each newsletter.
Please enter my site, www. japanacupuncture.com to
read about each one.
*Bao Mai: conception channel
*The North Star = Kid-2/3/4/5/6/7: from Hara
Diagnosis by Kiiko Matumoto
*Ming Men Fire (Energy): the fundamental Life Force
(Fire) emanating from the Kidneys
*Hui meeting points = 8 influential points: Zang
Organs = Liv-13, Fu Organs = Ren-12, Qi = Ren-17,
Blood = UB-17, Sinew = GB-34, Bone Marrow = GB-39, and
Vessels = Lu-9
*Mu points = alarm points: Lu-1 for Lung, ST-25 for
Large Intestine, Ren-12, for Stomach, Liv-13 for
Spleen, Ren-14 for Heart, Ren-4 for Small Intestine,
Ren-3 for Bladder, GB-25 for Kidney, Ren-17 for
Pericardium, Ren-5 for San Jiao, GB-24 for
Gallbladder, and UB-18 for Liver.
Free Lecture
October 13, Saturday, from 10 am to 12 noon at the New
Vision Spiritual Center:
9659 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. Anyone
attends the lecture will receive $5 off coupon from a
treatment. Call Japanese Acupuncture for more
information.
Sale Extended To The End Of October, 2007
Three products line offered by Japanese Acupuncture
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Good for:
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Price: $30 (on introductory offer sale until the end
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"The first steps in maintaining health are to alkalize
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Most of us are acidic, and it is very difficult to
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and small enough to enter the cell. Take one once a
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Price: $39.95 (on introductory offer sale until the
end of October for $35 plus $5 off from the next
acupuncture treatment)
Tokuhon-A Medical Patch
Tokuhon medical patches are know in Japan for years
for temporary relief from minor aches and pain. Its
adhesive is gentler to the skin than other brands like
Salon Pass. External and topical use only.
Good for:
Muscular aches, back aches, arthritis and joint pain,
strains and sprains, poor circulation, fatigue, etc.
Price: $5.69/box of 40 patches (on introductory offer
sale until the end of October for $4.55)
No Delivery. Please come in and pick them up at my
clinic.
Simple Things You Can Do For Your Health No. 9
Scalp Massage:
Massage your scalp gently with your fingertips, making
circular motions. This invigorates hair follicles and
the lymphatic drainage. Do not underestimate the
importance of scalp massage (especially if you are a
massage therapist). Any tender spot or softer hollow
area is an indication of some ailments. For example,
a soft hollow area (feel like your finger dips ½ inch
into the scalp although it is physically impossible)
maybe an indication of eminent stroke. If you find
such a spot, knead the area well until the pain is
reduced or the area become taut. Symptoms appear in
the scalp are: pre-stroke syndrome, epilepsy,
aphasia, paralysis of limbs, shaky hands/feet, motor
coordination problem, etc. If you find many soft
spots (described above), I advise you to see a
physician.
© 2007 Dr. Y. Frank Aoi/Japanese Acupuncture
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