Lecture 7 Acupuncture Acupressure 2020S2 - Student
Lecture 7 Acupuncture Acupressure 2020S2 - Student
Lecture 7 Acupuncture Acupressure 2020S2 - Student
Alternative Medicine
(WOAM)
CLX203
2020 S1
Concepts and
practices of
TCM
Treatment
Diagnosis
Acupressure
Difference between acupressure and
acupuncture
Common acupoints
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Herbs
Diet & nutrition
Exercise, stress reduction & lifestyle
Massage - Tui Na
What is Acupuncture?
针刺
What is Acupuncture?*
Acupuncture is needle stimulation of acupressure
points along the meridian to restore chi flow
84% of chronic pain patient use CAM.
49% of patient use acupuncture.
Acupuncture Practice in Singapore*
Singapore Government Policy*
1st Jan 2002, Registration of acupuncturists
Non western trained medical personnel
Acupressure
Difference between acupressure and
acupuncture
Common acupoints
The Origins of Acupuncture
Ancient ‘needles’ *
Flower thorns
dispel ( 泻 )
If there is too little yin or yang, the remedy is to
replenish ( 补 )
Does acupuncture has a scientific
explanation?*
Yes and no
Acupuncture works based on empirical evidence
Clinical studies have shown that it is effective
The mechanisms are not entirely understood but
some theories have been postulated, such as
Hyaluronic acid (HA) model (ion release)
Neurochemicals e.g. endorphins, serotonin,
acetylcholine
Placebo effect
Poassible that certain
biomolecules are
released
Channels and meridian points
Acupressure
Difference between acupressure and
acupuncture
Common acupoints
Acupressure
Difference between acupuncture and
acupressure*
Acupressure uses fingers, other body parts or
non-invasive tools to stimulate the acupoints
Balance
Diagnosis