Robert Chu - Master Tung's Acupuncture For Difficult Cases (lecture Notes)

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Master Tung's Acupuncture for Internal Medicine Problems A quick clinical reference for Acupuncturists Lecture Notes

by Robert Chu, PhD, L.Ac., QME Revision 3

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Disclaimer

Please note that the author and publisher of these lecture notes are NOT RESPONSIBLE in any manner whatsoever for any injury that may result from practicing the techniques and/or following the instructions given within. Since the material deals with prior knowledge of acupuncture described herein, it will be too complex in nature for some readers to engage in safely, and it is essential that a licensed acupuncturist be consulted prior to application. These lecture notes are to be used as a supplement when taking a course with Robert Chu and are not to be distributed to others who have not taken the course on Master Tung's Acupuncture for Internal Medicine Problems

with Robert Chu.

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Note of Abbreviations used in this text

In this text we use the following abbreviations for the various channels: Lu = Lung Channel Ll =Large Intestine Channel St = Stomach Channel Sp =Spleen Channel H = Heart Channel Sl = Small Intestine Channel UB =Urinary Bladder Channel K = Kidney Channel Pc = Pericardium Channel SJ =Sanjiao Channel GB = Gallbladder Channel Liv = Liver Channel Ren = Ren Channel Du = Du Channel

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Author's Preface: Although Master Tung's Acupuncture has been in the public domain since his untimely passing in

1975,

very little information is available publicly on how to

use the system in a practical and systematic way in English. In these lecture notes, I hope to guide my fellow colleagues into the intricacies of applying Master Tung Acupuncture in the clinic.

Since I am also a practicing martial artist and

deal with internal medicine problems, sports injuries, pain management, and worker's comp injuries quite frequently, I wrote these lecture notes based on my clinical experience based on the protocols that I use daily.

Each of these

protocols has been personally used by me one time or another in the clinic.

Since I am a visual person, and I like things in a simple manner, I have placed the pictures of the points indicated for the various ailments together, to make it as simple as possible for the practicing acupuncturist to use in his or her clinic. I dislike overly drawn out discussions on theory, but prefer that application be one's guide. I also dislike secrecy, so I hold back no "alleged" secrets from anyone who wants to learn the real art. My goal is to help end suffering in the world and help English speaking acupuncturists improve their proficiency through the vehicle of Master Tung's Acupuncture.

Many get overwhelmed when they refer to other media on Master Tung's Acupuncture. The existing numbering system is poor and nonsensical, the names of the points are all in Chinese, and the English translations of the names are poorly selected, and even worse, point locations are off. Some have deliberately tried to differentiate Master Tung's Acupuncture and regular acupuncture by stating that it is "non-channel acupuncture" - nothing could be further from the truth!

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Also, little is done to approach the body of work on Master Tung's Acupuncture in a practical manner, and for one to use clinically on a daily basis. It is hoped that the reader can use these few points here and achieve amazing results in his or her practice, as these are the same points I use in my own practice daily with amazing results!

In future revisions of this work, I will further explain the use of the points and their application in more difficult diseases. It is hoped that reader's questions and interest will lead to new revisions of these lecture notes.

I would like to thank my teacher, Dr. Young Wei-chieh, for instructing me in this method that he learned from Master Tung Ching-chang, and I would like to acknowledge Esther Su, a renowned master of Tung's Acupuncture, for her generous help.

I would also like to thank my students Jack Chang, Kari

Purhonen, Robert Ting, Dave McKinnon and Theodore Zombolas for their wonderful photography and artwork!

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Getting started �

Master Tung's Acupuncture consists of 740 family points in all, plus unique applications of the 14 channel points. All the points are distributed on the 14 channels, or found between the channels. Clinically, it is not important to use them all. In my experience, 20 - 30 points are all that are needed in general daily use. One could also say that a working knowledge of a 100 or so points is all you would ever need. Master Tung's Acupuncture attempted to establish a numbering system in various books in Chinese, but it is easier to memorize the Chinese names, as they relate to the function of that point. The numbering system is poorly conceived and theoretically distributed amongst 12 portions of the body. They have no relevance clinically.

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In needling, you can needle arbitrarily any side of the disease. The Huang Di Nei Jing Su Wen's Miu Ci chapter and the Ling Shu's chapter

on the 9 needles, 12 Yuan Source suggest that

one can needle in the opposite side.

However, if the disease is

bilateral, we may choose to needle bilaterally. Generally, in classical acupuncture, needling is applied on the left for men, and right for women. In my clinical experience, it matters little which side you actually needle as the human body is one organism and always strives for balance and homeostasis.

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Points on limbs, ears, head, and face treat general disorders and are generally treated with fine needles.

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In bloodletting, we usually blood let on the same side. It is thought that bloodletting is older and faster than retaining fine needles of acupuncture. Bloodletting is also better for chronic or stubborn diseases, especially if there is blood stasis or phlegm involved. Bloodletting is generally done in the Western clinic with a lancet and cupping on chosen points. It is advised bloodletting to the bone is cautioned against.

Points on chest,

abdomen, and dorsal areas are usually bloodlet, but distal bloodletting is also done. The Chinese custom of sharpening the triangular needle is discouraged, as this does not follow Clean needle protocol, as well as even the use of the triangular needle, as few develop the proper skill to adequately use this. In some areas of the USA, the triangular needle is forbidden and appears to be a surgical instrument to the untrained eye.

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Needling is applied with a simple guide tube and disposable needles and retained for about a half hour clinically. Of course, one should observe proper needle angle with straight or diagonal insertion necessary when needling the torso or over vital areas. Generally, one does not have to manipulate the needle with Tung's Acupuncture.

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Dr. Young Wei-Chieh introduced and clarified the technique of Moving Qi, which is used in lieu of manipulating the needle for tonification or sedation. Basically, Dr. Young taught the concepts of:

Qian Yin Zhen (pulling Needle) - a

method in which to guide needle sensation by using a point distal to the affected area or channel. Xi Qi (Breathing Qi) - the

concept of breathing energy into the affected area, akin to the intention used in Qigong practices Huo Qi (Moving Qi) -

when a patient is needled distally, he is asked to move the affected area An Mo (Massage)- in

this method, the practitioner massages the affected area to guide energy to that area. �

Point succession technique: Master Tung taught Dao Ma Zhen (Needling in succession) - this is a technique unique to Master Tung's Acupuncture in where needling is performed in succession to emphasize a particular channel and send a signal to the brain to restore the body in harmony." This has been emphasized by works by Dr. Young Wei-chieh and other Taiwanese authors. Source: Dong Shi Qi Xue Zhen Jiu Xue, by Young Wei-Chieh, Zhi Yuan Publishing, Taiwan 1992 and Taiwan Dong Shi Zhen Jiu Dao Ma Zhen Ci Liao Fa,

by Li

Guo Zhen, Zhi Yuan Publishing, Taiwan 1994, and Advanced

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Tung Style Acupuncture: The Dao Ma Needling Technique of Master Tung Ching-Chang

by James H. Maher, DC, OMD,

Dipi,Ac., self published, 2004, ISBN 0-9759096-9-X.

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Each digit of the hand is divided into 8 lines. Dr. Young in his book, Dong Shi Qi Xue Zhen Jiu Xue, Zhi Yuan Publishing, Taiwan 1992, named the palmar side lines as named A through E, I named the lines F - H, on the dorsal side, following his example. This helps in locating the points on the fingers: Line A is the radial side of the finger, at the junction of the red and white skin Line 8 is the bisecting line between Line A and Line C Line C is the palmar centerline of that particular finger Line D is the bisecting line between Line C and Line E Line E is the ulnar side of the finger, at the junction of the red and white skin Line F is the bisecting line between Line E and Line G Line G is the dorsal centerline of the finger Line H is the bisecting line between Line G and Line A

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Please refer to the diagram below:

G H

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F

A

E

D

B c

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The relationships of the channels

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Sources: Personal Notes

from Lectures by Dr. Young, Robert Chu 2001-2005, Acupuncturist's

Handbook Revised Edition by Kuen Shii Tsay, Published: 1996, ISBN: 09647445-0-3, Zhong Hua Ji He Xue, by Liu Yan, Shang Hai Ke Xue Publishing, China 2002, and Dr. Tan's Strategy of Twelve Magical Points, Advanced Principles and Techniques in Acupuncture by Richard Tan, self published 2003, and my own personal notes in Dr. Tan's lectures, Robert Chu, 2001-2004.

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Channel Relationship to itself (Tong Jing) - every channel can treat itself; for example, if there is a problem with the Stomach channel, choose the Stomach channel

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Hand and Foot Relationship (Tong Ming Jing) - This is the same channel name relationship, for example, Both the Lung and Spleen are Tai Yin; therefore use the Lung to treat the Spleen. Since the Yang Ming channel is composed of the Large Intestine and Stomach Channels, use them to treat each other.

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Biao Li Relationship ( Interior/Exterior Channel relationship)­ This is the common Internal external relationship found in TCM. For example, use Lung Channel to treat the Large Intestine Channel. The rest follow accordingly.

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Zang Fu Bei Tong or Bie Jing Relationship (Branching Channel Relationship) -There are 3 sets of Branching relationship: Tai

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Yang and Tai Yin treat each other, Shao Yang and Shao Yin treat each other, Yang Ming and Jue Yin treat each other

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Some Principles of Master Tung's Acupuncture:

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On the affected channel, treat the channel.

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Using a related channel, you can include or not include the affected channel.

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Use the corresponding area when imaging to produce the best results.

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Use the elements to treat problems.

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Use levels to treat problems.

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� The Relevance of 5 elements and corresgondences In the Su Wen Chapter 4, which discusses the

5 element correspondences,

we

note that if we needle a red color, we can treat the heart, and that if we needle the spine, we can treat the spleen. Needling the affected correspondence of the Five elements will affect the particular organ the tissue is related to.

I have summarized these in a chart: Element Yin Organs

FIRE Heart &

EARTH

METAL

WATER

WOOD

Spleen

Lungs

Kidneys

Liver

Large

Urinary

Gall

Intestine

Bladder

Bladder

Pericardium Small

Yang Organs

Intestine &

Stomach

San Jiao Sense Organs

Tongue

Mouth

Nose

Ears

Eyes

Tissues

Vessels

Muscles

Skin

Bone

Tendons

Tastes

Bitter

Sweet

Pungent

Salty

Sour

Colors

red

Yellow

white

blue/black

Green

Sounds

Laughing

Singing

Crying

Groaning

Shouting

Odor

scorched

fragrant

rotten

putrid

rancid

Emotions

Joy

Worry

Grief

Pensiveness

Sadness

Fear

Anger

Seasons

Summer

Late Summer

Autumn

Winter

Spring

Environment

Heat

Dampness

Dryness

Cold

Wind

Growth

Transformation

Harvest

Storage

Birth

south

center

west

north

East

Development Stages Direction

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Qi Transports

Manifestation

Chest

Face

Spine

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Upper

Thighs/

Back/Should

Lower

ers

Back

Skin/Body

Lips

Hair

triangular

pointed

Body Types

features

large features

features

small hands

strong legs

strong voice

quick

calm generous

meticulous, strong willed

energetic

Head Hair

round features strong digestion loyal, enjoy movement

For example:

i;i Needling the thighs will treat Kidney problems

i;i Treating the Neck will treat Liver and Gallbladder problems

i;i Needling around the lips will treat the Stomach and Spleen

� Needling the face will treat the Heart

Neck

Nails

tall slender strong bones and joints hard workers

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Internal Medicine Chart of the causes of disease

Emotional

Lack of

Poor Diet &

Exercise

Nutrition

Sleep

Environmental Factors:

Disease Trauma

Stress

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Weather

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Pollution

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Toxins

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Preservatives

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Fashion

Electromagnetic fields

Genetic Factors

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Master Tung's Acupuncture for Internal Medicine Problems:

Upper Respiratory Tract Acute sinusitis

1) Si Ma San Si Ma Zhong; Si Ma Shang; Si Ma Xia/ Rapid Horses Middle, Upper, and Lower, known collectively as Si Ma San Location: Si Ma Zhong is found 4 fingerbreadths anterior to GB 31, Si Ma Shang is 2 cun superior, Si Ma Xia is 2 cun inferior.

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2) Men Jin Men Jin/ Door Gold

Location: This point is located at St 42.

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Common Cold and Flu

1) Gan Mao San Gan Mao San/ Common Cold Three

Location: 3 points, An Quan is at the ISS of T1; Jin Dou is found 3 cun lateral from ISS of T3 (UB 42).

2) Si Ma San (Illustrated above)

3) Qu Ling, Lu 8 (No illustration) Qu Ling/ Score mound

Location: This point is found at Lu 5.

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4) Shui Jin, Shui Tong Shui Jin; Shui Tong/ Water Metal; Water Through

Location: Shui Tong is 0.4 cun below the outer corner of the mouth; Shui Jin is 0.5 cun medial to Shui Tong.

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Acute tonsillitis

1) Ling Gu, Da Bai, Men Jin Ling Gu; Da Bail Adroit Bone; Big White

Location: Ling Gu is located at the junction of the first and second metacarpal bones on the Ll channel. Da Bai is located at Ll 3.

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Men Jin/ Door Gold

Location: This point is located at St 42.

DaBai

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Respiratory System Acute bronchitis

1) Shui Jin, Shui Tong, Shen Guan Shui Jin; Shui Tong/ Water Metal; Water Through

Location: Shui Tong is 0.4 cun below the outer corner of the mouth; Shui Jin is 0.5 cun medial to Shui Tong. Usually these points are threaded.

Shen Guan/ Kidney Gate

Location: This point is found 1.5 cun below Tian Huang (Sp 9). It is also known asTian Huang Fu.

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Bronchial asthma

2) Shui Jin, Shui Tong, Shen Guan Shui Jin; Shui Tong/ Water Metal; Water Through

Location: Shui Tong is 0.4 cun below the outer corner of the mouth; Shui Jin is 0.5 cun medial to Shui Tong. Usually, these points are threaded.

Shen Guan/ Kidney Gate

Location: This point is found 1.5 cun below Tian Huang (Sp 9). It is also known asTian Huang Fu.

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Eve Disorders Acute conjunctivitis

1) Guang Ming Guang Ming/ Bright Light

Location: 2 cun above K 3. Actually this is coincidental with K 7.

2) Huo Ying, Huo Zhu Huo Ying; Huo Zhu/ Fire Hard; Fire Ruler

Location: Huo Ying - is found 0.5 cun posterior to Liv 2; Huo Zhu is located at the junction of the 1st and 2"d metatarsal bones.

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Mouth Disorders Toothache

1) Men Jin, Si Hua Zhong Men Jin/ Door Gold

Location: This point is located at St 42.

Si Hua Zhong/ Four Flowers Center

Location: This point is 7.5 cun below St 35, along the tibia.

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Acute and Chronic Pharyngitis

1) Ling Gu, Da Bai, Ll 5 (not illustrated) Ling Gu; Da Bail Adroit Bone; Big White

Location: Ling Gu is located at the junction of the first and second metacarpal bones on the Ll channel. Da Bai is located at Ll 3.

DaBai

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Gastrointestinal Disorders Spasms of esophagus

1) Ling Gu, Da Bai, Pc 6 (not illustrated), Si Hua Shang Si Hua Shang/ Four Flowers Upper

Location: This point is level with St 36, along the tibia. Actually, this is the original location of St 36.

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Hiccough

1) Men Jin, Si Hua Shang, Pc 6 (Not illustrated) Men Jin/ Door Gold

Location: This point is located at St 42.

Si Hua Shang/ Four Flowers Upper

Location: This point is level with St 36, along the tibia. Actually, this is the original location of St 36.

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Acute and Chronic Gastritis

1) Gan Men, Chang Men Gan Men/ Liver Gate

Location: This point is located on the Sl channel, 6 cun proximal from the wrist crease.

Chang Men/ Intestine Gate

Location: is on the Sl channel, 3 cun proximal from the wrist crease.

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Gastric Hyperacidity

1) Tu Shui San Tu Shui/ Earth Water

Location: These 3 points are located equidistant at the junction of the red and white skin, on the palmar radial side of the 1st metacarpal bone. *

Tu Shui 2 is on Lu10.

2) Si Hua Shang, Men Jin Si Hua Shang/ Four Flowers Upper

Location: This point is level with St 36, along the tibia. Actually, this is the original location of St 36.

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Men Jin/ Door Gold

Location: This point is located at St 42.

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Acute and Chronic Colitis

1) Chang Men, Gan Men, Huo Ying, Huo Zhu Gan Men/ Liver Gate

Location: This point is located on the Sl channel, 6 cun proximal from the wrist crease.

Chang Men/ Intestine Gate

Location: is on the Sl channel, 3 cun proximal from the wrist crease.

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Huo Ying; Huo Zhu/ Fire Hard; Fire Ruler

Location: Huo Ying - is found 0.5 cun posterior to Liv 2; Huo Zhu is located at the junction of the 1st and 2"d metatarsal bones.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

1) Chang Men, Gan Men, Huo Ying, Huo Zhu Gan Men/ Liver Gate

Location: This point is located on the Sl channel, 6 cun proximal from the wrist crease.

Chang Men/ Intestine Gate

Location: is on the Sl channel, 3 cun proximal from the wrist crease.

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Huo Ying; Huo Zhu/ Fire Hard; Fire Ruler

Location: Huo Ying - is found 0.5 cun posterior to Liv 2; Huo Zhu is located at the junction of the 1st and 2"d metatarsal bones.

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Acute Bacillary Dysentery

1) Chang Men, Men Jin Chang Men/ Intestine Gate

Location: is on the Sl channel, 3 cun proximal from the wrist crease.

Men Jin/ Door Gold

Location: This point is located at St 42.

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Constipation

1) Chang Men, Men Jin Chang Men/ Intestine Gate

Location: is on the Sl channel, 3 cun proximal from the wrist crease.

Men Jin/ Door Gold

Location: This point is located at St 42.

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Diarrhea

1) Chang Men, Xia San Huang Chang Men/ Intestine Gate

Location: is on the Sl channel, 3 cun proximal from the wrist crease.

Tian Huang/ Heavenly Emperor

Location: This point is found at Sp 9.

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Di Huang/ Earth Emperor

Location: This point is 7 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the Sp channel.

Ren Huang/ Human Emperor

Location: This point is located at Sp 6.

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Meniere•s Disease

1) Xia San Huang, Huo Ying, Huo Zhu Tian Huang/ Heavenly Emperor

Location: This point is found at Sp 9.

Di Huang/ Earth Emperor

Location: This point is 7 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the Sp channel.

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Ren Huang/ Human Emperor

Location: This point is located at Sp 6.

Huo Ying; Huo Zhu/ Fire Hard; Fire Ruler

Location: Huo Ying is found 0.5 cun posterior to Liv 2; Huo Zhu is located at the junction of the 1st and 2"d metatarsal bones.

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Fibromyalgia

1) Xia San Huang, Si Hua Shang, Si Hua Zhong, Men Jin Tian Huang/ Heavenly Emperor

Location: This point is found at Sp 9.

Di Huang/ Earth Emperor

Location: This point is 7 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the Sp channel.

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Ren Huang/ Human Emperor

Location: This point is located at Sp 6.

Si Hua Shang/ Four Flowers Upper

Location: This point is level with St 36, along the tibia. Actually, this is the original location of St 36.

Si Hua Zhong/ Four Flowers Center

Location: This point is 4.5 cun below Si Hua Shang, along the tibia.

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Men Jin/ Door Gold

Location: This point is located at St 42.

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10 Tips to Overcome Morning Stiffness

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by Robert Chu, PhD,

LAc., QME Perhaps you've helped your friend move yesterday, or you have fibromyalgia, or arthritis, or just plain sore from gardening, you might find it hard to get about in the morning. According to the American College of Rheumatology, Fibromyalgia affects 3 to 6 million, or as many as one in 50 Americans, with seven times more the frequency in women than in men. According to the NHIS, by 2030, an estimated 67 million Americans ages 18 years or older are projected to have doctor-diagnosed arthritis. That's certainly a lot! It can take you hours to .. warm up .. or .. move easily .. so to speak, and generally, most people reach for muscle relaxants, pain relievers, or topical creams and sprays. And it's doubly hard when you have to take care of the kids or get going to work. The basic causes of morning stiffness are lack of exercise, being overweight, having a poor diet, not sleeping properly, a prevalence of coldness or dampness in the environment. Lack of exercise in general does not allow you to rid the body of toxins which can build up in the joints and cause gout. Being overweight is difficult because you are carrying unnecessary weight, which puts a strain on joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. A poor diet, generally high in simple carbs and causes weak muscles, bad posture and lethargy. Poor sleep and poor sleeping posture can lock your body in a bad position for hours, causing reduced blood flow to the local muscles, and a buildup of lactic acid, causing stiffness. A cold or damp environment causes muscle stiffness because the coldness or dampness affects the blood flow to the area. You can be happy to know you're not the only one who is painfully stiff in the morning, and what is causing this can be avoided or corrected... here are 10 things you can do. 1) Take a hot shower. This serves as a means to induce sweating and release the muscles, as well as increase the blood circulation.

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2) Do some easy stretches while lying in bed, then sitting up in bed. This will stretch and loosen the muscles and help flush them with more blood. 3) Promote good sleeping habits. This means that sleep time is not think time or time to think about relationships, work, the kids, etc. Get those out of the way first before you sleep. 4) Drink the best water you can get. Often the tap water in our cities is not the freshest or safest. Even cities like Los Angeles have traces of psychiatric medicines and estrogenic-like compounds. Drink either bottled water or reverse osmosis filtered water. 5) Force yourself to do some gentle deep knee bends. You don't have to go all the way down, and the idea is to do these assisted with a chair or table, or counter. These exercise almost 90°/o of the skeletal muscles. Find a counter, table or chair and use your hands for support. Then exhale and squat as low as you can go, then inhale and stand up again. Do 10 of these and these will get the morning blood flowing. 6) Sleep with a portable heater in your room if your bedroom is particularly drafty or damp. 7) Eat better. Cut down on simple carbohydrates, and start reading labels. Simply eliminate the foods with artificial color, artificial flavors and artificial sweeteners like aspartame or crystalline fructose. Avoid hidden sugars like high fructose corn syrup and enriched white flour. If you don't know what it is, or have difficulty pronouncing it, avoid ingesting it. 8) Get some therapy for stress or emotional problems, so that you're not lying awake all night thinking about your problems. Learn how to deal with toxic people in your life. 9) Get some regular exercise. The idea is to go out and do some regular exercise, as all exercise is cumulative. Even a simple routine of 10000 steps a day (buy a pedometer!) will improve your health greatly! 10) Be the fashion police! You want to dress appropriately for these cold months, and you might do well to sleep in flannel pajamas or sweats.

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These simple tips followed with a little dedication, along with some minor lifestyle changes and changes to the living environment, can help you overcome morning stiffness in no time.

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Chronic Fatigue

1) Si Hua Shang, Si Hua Zhong, Men Jin, Xia San Huang Si Hua Shang/ Four Flowers Upper

Location: This point is level with St 36, along the tibia. Actually, this is the original location of St 36.

Si Hua Zhong/ Four Flowers Center

Location: This point is 4.5 cun below Si Hua Shang, along the tibia.

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Men Jin/ Door Gold

Location: This point is located at St 42.

Tian Huang/ Heavenly Emperor

Location: This point is found at Sp 9.

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Di Huang/ Earth Emperor

Location: This point is 7 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the Sp channel.

Ren Huang/ Human Emperor

Location: This point is located at Sp 6.

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Reproductive & Gynecological Conditions Premenstrual Syndrome

1) Fu Ke, Ren Huang, Huo Ying, Huo Zhu Fu Ke/ Feminine Disorders

Location: On the F line of the proximal segment of the dorsal thumb, 2 points.

Ren Huang/ Human Emperor

Location: This point is located at Sp 6.

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Huo Ying; Huo Zhu/ Fire Hard; Fire Ruler

Location: Huo Ying is found 0.5 cun posterior to Liv 2; Huo Zhu is located at the junction of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones.

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Dysmenorrhea

1) Fu Ke, Ren Huang, Huo Ying, Huo Zhu Fu Ke/ Feminine Disorders

Location: On the F line of the proximal segment of the dorsal thumb, 2 points.

Ren Huang/ Human Emperor

Location: This point is located at Sp 6.

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Huo Ying; Huo Zhu/ Fire Hard; Fire Ruler

Location: Huo Ying is found 0.5 cun posterior to Liv 2; Huo Zhu is located at the junction of the 1st and 2"d metatarsal bones.

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Leukorrhea

1) Li Bai, Yun Bai 2) Jian Zhong, Huo Ying, Huo Zhu Yun Bail Cloud White

Location: This point is found 2 cun distal to the acromium, and 2 cun anterior to Ll 15 (Bei Mian).

Li Bail Plum White

Location: This point is found 2 cun below Yun Bai.

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Jian Zhong/ Shoulder Middle

Location: 2.5 cun distal to Ll 15.

Huo Ying; Huo Zhu/ Fire Hard; Fire Ruler

Location: Huo Ying 0.5 cun posterior to Liv 2, Huo Zhu is at the junction of the 1st and 2"d metatarsal bones. -

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Spotting and Excessive Bleeding

1) Fu Ke, Ren Huang, Huo Ying, Huo Zhu, Huan Chao Fu Ke/ Feminine Disorders

Location: On the F line of the proximal segment of the dorsal thumb, 2 points.

Ren Huang/ Human Emperor

Location: This point is located at Sp 6.

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Huo Ying; Huo Zhu/ Fire Hard; Fire Ruler

Location: Huo Ying is found 0.5 cun posterior to Liv 2; Huo Zhu is located at the junction of the 1st and 2"d metatarsal bones.

Huan Chao/ Return To the Nest

Location: On the E line of the ring finger, ulnar side of the middle segment, between the second and third creases.

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Amenorrhea

1) Xia San Huang Tian Huang/ Heavenly Emperor

Location: This point is found at Sp 9.

Di Huang/ Earth Emperor

Location: This point is 7 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the Sp channel.

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Ren Huang/ Human Emperor

Location: This point is located at Sp 6.

2) Shen Guan, Ren Huang Shen Guan/ Kidney Gate

Location: This point is found 1.5 cun below Tian Huang. It is also known as Tian Huang Fu.

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Ren Huang/ Human Emperor

Location: This point is located at Sp 6.

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Impotence

1) Huo Ying, Huo Zhu, Shen Guan Huo Ying; Huo Zhu/ Fire Hard; Fire Ruler

Location: Huo Ying is found 0.5 cun posterior to Liv 2; Huo Zhu is located at the junction of the 1st and 2"d metatarsal bones.

Shen Guan/ Kidney Gate

Location: This point is found 1.5 cun below Tian Huang. It is also known asTian Huang Fu.

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Infertility

1) Shui Jing, Huo Ying, Huo Zhu, Xia San Huang, Shen Guan, Shui Jin/Shui Tong Shui Jingl Water Crystal

Location: This point is located 2 cun below apex of medial malleolus.

Huo Ying; Huo Zhu/ Fire Hard; Fire Ruler

Location: Huo Ying is found 0.5 cun posterior to Liv 2; Huo Zhu is located at the junction of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones.

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Shen Guan/ Kidney Gate

Location: This point is found 1.5 cun below Tian Huang. It is also known asTian Huang Fu.

Shui Jin; Shui Tong/ Water Metal; Water Through

Location: Shui Tong is 0.4 cun below the outer corner of the mouth; Shui Jin is 0.5 cun medial to Shui Tong.

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Urinary Incontinence

1) Shen Guan, Si Hua Shang, Men Jin Shen Guan/ Kidney Gate

Location: This point is found 1.5 cun below Tian Huang. It is also known asTian Huang Fu.

Si Hua Shang/ Four Flowers Upper

Location: This point is level with St 36, along the tibia. Actually, this is the original location of St 36.

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Men Jin/ Door Gold

Location: This point is located at St 42.

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Prostatitis

1) Shen Guan, Huo Ying, Huo Zhu Shen Guan/ Kidney Gate

Location: This point is found 1.5 cun below Tian Huang. It is also known asTian Huang Fu.

Huo Ying; Huo Zhu/ Fire Hard; Fire Ruler

Location: Huo Ying is found 0.5 cun posterior to Liv 2; Huo Zhu is located at the junction of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones.

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Mental Emotional Problems

Stress

1) Zhou Shui, Huo Ying, Huo Zhu Zhou Shui/ Prefecture Water

Location: 2 points 1st point is at the center of the External Occipital Protuberence; the 2nd point is 0.8 cun superior. -

Huo Ying; Huo Zhu/ Fire Hard; Fire Ruler

Location: Huo Ying is found 0.5 cun posterior to Liv 2; Huo Zhu is located at the junction of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones.

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Anxiety Ling Gu; Da Bail Adroit Bone; Big White

Location: Ling Gu is located at the junction of the first and second metacarpal bones on the Ll channel. Da Bai is located at Ll 3.

DaBai

Huo Ying; Huo Zhu/ Fire Hard; Fire Ruler

Location: Huo Ying is found 0.5 cun posterior to Liv 2; Huo Zhu is located at the junction of the 1st and 2"d metatarsal bones.

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Depression

1) Ling Gu, Da Bai, Huo Ying, Huo Zhu Ling Gu; Da Bail Adroit Bone; Big White

Location: Ling Gu is located at the junction of the first and second metacarpal bones on the Ll channel. Da Bai is located at Ll 3.

DaBai

Huo Ying; Huo Zhu/ Fire Hard; Fire Ruler

Location: Huo Ying is found 0.5 cun posterior to Liv 2; Huo Zhu is located at the junction of the 1st and 2"d metatarsal bones.

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Upper Respiratory Tract

Acute sinusitis 1) Si Ma San 2) Men Jin

Common Cold and Flu 1) 2) 3) 4)

Gan Mao San Si Ma San Qu Ling, Lu 8 Shui Jin, Shui Tong

Acute tonsillitis 1) Ling Gu, Da Bai, Men Jin

Respiratory System

Acute bronchitis 1) Shui Jin, Shui Tong, Shen Guan Bronchial asthma 1) Shui Jin, Shui Tong, Shen Guan

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Eve Disorders

Acute conjunctivitis 1) Guang Ming 2) Huo Ying, Huo Zhu Mouth Disorders

Toothache 1) Men Jin, Si Hua Zhong

Acute and Chronic Pharyngitis 1) Ling Gu, Da Bai, Ll 5 Gastrointestinal Disorders

Spasms of esophagus 1) Ling Gu, Da Bai, Pc 6, Si Hua Shang

Hiccough 1) Men Jin, Si Hua Shang, Pc 6 Acute and Chronic Gastritis 1) Gan Men, Chang Men

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1) Tu Shui San 2) Si Hua Shang, Men Jin

Acute and Chronic Colitis 1) Chang Men, Gan Men, Huo Ying, Huo Zhu

Irritable Bowel Syndrome 1) Chang Men, Gan Men, Huo Ying, Huo Zhu

Acute Bacillary Dysentery 1) Chang Men, Men Jin

Constipation 1) Chang Men, Men Jin

Diarrhea 1) Chang Men, Xia San Huang

Meniere's Disease 1) Xia San Huang, Huo Ying, Huo Zhu Fibromyalgia

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1) Xia San Huang, Si Hua Shang, Si Hua Zhong, Men Jin

Chronic Fatigue 1) Si Hua Shang, Si Hua Zhong, Men Jin, Xia San Huang Reproductive & Gynecological Conditions

Premenstrual Syndrome 1) Fu Ke, Ren Huang, Huo Ying, Huo Zhu

Dysmenorrhea 1) Fu Ke, Ren Huang, Huo Ying, Huo Zhu

Leukorrhea 1) Li Bai, Yun Bai 2) Jian Zhong, Huo Ying, Huo Zhu

Spotting and Excessive Bleeding 1) Fu Ke, Ren Huang, Huo Ying, Huo Zhu, Huan Chao

Amenorrhea 1) Xia San Huang 2) Shen Guan, Ren Huang

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Impotence 1) Huo Ying, Huo Zhu, Shen Guan Infertility 1) Shui Jing, Huo ying, Huo Zhu, Xia San Huang, Shen Guan, Shui Jin/Shui Tong Urinary Incontinence 1) Shen Guan, Si Hua Shang, Men Jin

Prostatitis 1) Shen Guan, Huo Ying, Huo Zhu

Mental Emotional Problems

Stress 1) Zhou Shui, Huo Ying, Huo Zhu

Anxiety 1) Ling Gu, Da Bai, Huo Ying, Huo Zhu

Depression 1) Ling Gu, Da Bai, Huo Ying, Huo Zhu

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Putting it all together

In the practice of Acupuncture, clinical efficacy is the real goal. Application is the guide, and function rules over form. We do not rely on empirical knowledge exclusively. We are a flexible, dynamic system that unites the best of all acupuncture systems and are not bound by any particular method. We also do not have a specific preference of a particular method of acupuncture, as there will be many teachers who can explain their method and it can fit into at least one of the pillars that we teach.

The following lists the methods of applying the Master Tung Acupuncture system in clinical practice.

1.

Select the channel(s) that is/are affected.

2. Select any acupoints on that/those channel(s) that pertain to the disease. We apply the most appropriate Acupuncture point selection strategies according to skill in means.

For example, if the patient was diagnosed with a Lung Excess condition, select the Lung (or related Channel), and sedate it. We can also choose the Acupoints that may sedate Metal.

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Select any secondary channels and treat the channels accordingly to the secondary disease.

4.

Retain the needles for 28.8 minutes.

5.

Remove the needles, and check with the patient regarding their signs and symptoms.

In general, an acute condition may take only a few visits to resolve completely. A chronic disease will certainly take longer. In general, painful conditions should be seen at least 3 times a week, sometimes everyday, if indicated. A chronic disease should be seen at least twice a week for a treatment course of 10-12 sessions, then tapered down to once a week, then once every 2 weeks, finally ending with a follow up visit once a month until completely resolved. I believe it every medicine has it's proper dosage and that in general, Acupuncturists do not see their patients often enough. acupuncture is at least 1 treatment every 72 hours.

The proper dosage of

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Is there such a thing as Sham Acupuncture? By Robert Chu, PhD, LAc. , QME There is no such thing as sham acupuncture. Researchers are baffled when they try to do experiments that involve acupuncture. They use allegedly non­ traditional acupuncture points and find their research is skewed or nonsensical. The reason is because they think that acupuncture is a fixed entity with only 12 channels or meridians and only a fixed number of points. Sham Acupuncture is typically defined as 1) acupuncture for an unrelated condition, 2) needle insertion at nonacupoint locations, or 3) noninsertive simulated acupuncture. There are many problems with this as we will discuss below. Research done by Dr. Zang Hee Cho of UC Irvine on the Functional MRI shows that Acupuncture has some real effect on the body and is not placebo as some people think. Dr. Cho's machine takes a subject hooked up to it and shows which area of the brain is active. For example, if a flashlight is shined into a subject's eyes, the optical area of the brain becomes active. When an acupuncturist needles UB 67 a point on the little toe to treat the eyes, the same phenomenon occurs. Fro here, we may deduce that acupuncture stimulates the brain and the nervous system. Which is why needles or needles in succession along a channel have a strong reaction to the body. In my experience, it matters little if it is a needle, magnet, laser, electric current, tuning fork, pressure, Vaccaria seed, finger pressure, as long as it is held long enough to activate the channel. What I am saying here is that "noninsertive simulated acupuncture" may still activate the channels and produce an effect, skewing proper data in research. Often in my seminars to acupuncturists and medical professionals that we should be called "channelpuncturists". My quip here is that acupuncture is not mainly based on acupoints as most would think, but rather, the channels. The channels define the trajectory of musculoskeletal pain, and the related signs and symptoms of the related organ. For example, the Stomach channel runs along the anterior ridge of the tibia and takes care of many gastro-intestinal problems, as well as pain along the pathway of the channel. We would use this channel to treat a wide variety of disorders including stomach pain, acid reflux, lower leg pain, nausea, vomiting , indigestion, constipation and the like. But since acupuncture has long centuries of clinical observation and use, we also know that in addition to just treating problems of the Stomach, we may treat related problems of related channels of the Lung , Large Intestine, Spleen and other channels which would define why we can use acupuncture points along the Stomach channel to treat acne, eczema, psoriasis, other skin disorders, diarrhea, colitis, diabetes, cough with phlegm, hyperlipidemia and the like. What I am saying here is that the premise of "inserting needles at a site for an unrelated condition" may still skew the proper data for research.

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I would like to discuss this concept of a channel - first of all, if you are defining a line, how many points are on that line? The meridians or channels are a roadmap. Of course, we know the map is not the territory. For example, there is no big red line on the ground showing us the way from Los Angeles to San Francisco when we are actually on the 5 freeway northbound. We take it figuratively. So too, do Acupuncturists use a meridian chart showing the 361 basic points and 40 extra points. There are many traditions of acupuncture that do not use the regular 1 4 channels, and some points may be off the traditional "meridian" lines. A good example is the Tung system of Acupuncture, which I practice. This system has 740 points, some of which are on the existing channels, and some of which do not exist in regular acupuncture, but get amazing results. In China today, there are over 2000 new points discovered on the body. Also there are multiple M icrosystems on the hands, feet, scalp, ear, eye and other areas. Sham acupuncture defined as "needle insertion at nonacupoint locations", may be totally incorrect - researchers might accidentally needle a point from another tradition, which is highly effective for treating the disease they are trialling acupuncture for! We should also take into consideration the existence of 8 extra vessels which have a different trajectory and functions. In addition, we find that there are collaterals off the main channels which branch and curve in different areas of the body. Finally, there are what we call tendino-musculular meridians or TMM for short. Every surface or square inch of the body is ruled and dominated by a channel, so anywhere you touch the body may be considered and acupuncture point!. So researchers, no wonder why you come up with confusing results that acupuncture is as good as sham acupuncture for headaches, sinus problems, or that acupuncture was no better than sham acupuncture at relieving pain in fibromyalgia. You might consider that your research was totally wrong based on your assumptions and hypothesis of what sham acupuncture is and may have inadvertently struck a related point!

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Publishing, Taiwan 1987 About the Author:

Robert Chu, PhD, L.Ac., QME

Robert Chu (Chu Sau Lei) began studying the Chinese martial and

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healing arts since childhood. Robert is a California Certified and Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist in Pasadena, CA. He specializes in the MasterTung and Optimal Acupuncture methods of painless Acupuncture where he effectively treats pain, industrial medicine, sports injuries, and neuromusculoskeletal disorders. He also treats a wide variety of internal diseases including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, psoriasis, thyroid disorders, gynecological disorders and side-effects from cancer treatments. He is appointed by the Industrial Medical Council as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME).

Dr. Chu was formerly affiliated with the St. Vincent Medical Center, Center for Health and Healing,

as the first fulltime Acupuncturist on

staff and treated cancer patients with Acupuncture, Herbal Therapy Qigong and Tai Chi. Robert is a former faculty member of Samra University of Oriental Medicine in

Los Angeles, where he taught

acupuncture. He graduated from Samra University with a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine.

Not satisfied with his education, he

went on to study with the renowned Young Wei-chieh, student of Master Tung; and Chen Chao, creator of I Ching Acupuncture.

His

studies in classical acupuncture led him to create the system that he calls ��optimal Acupuncture".

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Dr. Chu has also taught Tai Chi and Qigong at Loyola Law School. He volunteers regularly at Pasadena's Wellness Community, where he does monthly lectures on Acupuncture and Herbal Therapy for Cancer Patients and a weekly lifestyle/nutrition and Qi Gong class for cancer patients. In July of 2004, he was the Acupuncturist to Olympic Athletes in Sacramento, CA at the Olympic Trials. Robert also lectures nationally and internationally on Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine to provide continuing education to MD's and Acupuncturists. He has been decorated as an honorary member of the Finnish Traditional Chinese Medicine Society of Acupuncture and Herbs

and a therapist member of the National Register of

Acupuncture Therapists

in Finland. Robert is also listed as a

Master Practitioner of Oriental Bodywork Therapy and Master Practitioner of Tui-Na Manipulations,

Association of Tui-Na Therapies

awarded by the International

in London, England. He has

lectured at Emperor's College of TCM, CSOMA, American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture Integrative Medicine College, the American Cancer Society and other functions as a dynamic and entertaining speaker. In the martial arts world, he specializes in combat application and health aspects with a focus on the Yip Man Wing Chun Kuen system as taught by Hawkins Cheung and the Yuen Kay-San and Gulao Wing Chun Kuen systems

as taught by Kwan Jong-Yuen. He is the

co-author of Complete Wing Chun, (Charles E. Tuttle Co., Inc,

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1998), author of The Essence of Wing Chun (3 volumes, 2004) and has written many articles for Inside Kung Fu, Martial Arts Legends, Inside Martial Arts, Martial Arts Combat Sports and

other

publications. Dr. Chu was featured in the book, Kung Fu Masters (CFW Enterprises},

in 2002. Robert Chu has been formally involved

in the martial arts since 1 972, specializing in wing chun kuen and its weapons. Having learned Yip Man wing chun kuen from several prominent instructors such as his current teacher, Hawkins Cheung, and the Yuen Kay-San and Gulao systems from his good friend and teacher Kwan Jong-Yuen, he has also researched several other branches of the system. In addition, he has a background in the empty hand fist and weapons sets of Hung ga kuen under Vee Chi Wai, and the Lama martial arts as taught by Chen Tai Shan. He is one of the last disciples and a successor to Lui Yon-Sang's flying dragon tiger gate combat pole in the United States.

In 2004, Robert was awarded a Ph. D. in Buddhist Ayurveda from the non-profit college Ayurveda Healing Arts Institute for his thesis comparing Chinese Herbs with Ayurvedic Herbs. Robert can be reached at: (626) 345-044 1 chusauli @ gmail.com 1028 N. Lake Avenue, Suite 107, Pasadena, CA 9 1104 or for more information on the internet, please see: http://acuchu.com http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/archives2003/jan/01carter. html

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Dr. Chu will have revisions to these lecture notes on Master Tung's Acupuncture for Internal Medicine Problems and will be available for further seminars. Please feel free to contact him with the information above.