This is an fantastic picture....nothing like a blissed out cat!
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Friday, March 9, 2012
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Stress: A closer look at acupoint ST36
Stomach 36
In this study from Georgetown University, researchers administered electroacupuncture to acupuncture point St36 to the treatment group, sham acupuncture to another group, and no acupuncture to the control group prior to and following a stressor. They exposed all of the groups to fourteen days in a cold environment in order to induce a physiologic stress response. The sympathetic peptide, neuropeptide Y (NPY), elevated levels of which are found in those suffering from PTSD or other chronic stress conditions, and is hypothesized to contribute to the physiological stress response. No difference in NPY levels was found in the sham and control groups. The treatment group saw immediate and sustained suppression of NPY indicating that acupuncture to St36 may be an effective treatment and prevention of chronic stress.
Acupuncture at ST36 prevents chronic stress-induced increases in neuropeptide Y in rat. Eshkevari L, Egan R, Phillips D, Tilan J, Carney E, Azzam N, Amri H, Mulroney S. Experimental Biology and Medicine. In press. (2011).
In this study from Georgetown University, researchers administered electroacupuncture to acupuncture point St36 to the treatment group, sham acupuncture to another group, and no acupuncture to the control group prior to and following a stressor. They exposed all of the groups to fourteen days in a cold environment in order to induce a physiologic stress response. The sympathetic peptide, neuropeptide Y (NPY), elevated levels of which are found in those suffering from PTSD or other chronic stress conditions, and is hypothesized to contribute to the physiological stress response. No difference in NPY levels was found in the sham and control groups. The treatment group saw immediate and sustained suppression of NPY indicating that acupuncture to St36 may be an effective treatment and prevention of chronic stress.
Acupuncture at ST36 prevents chronic stress-induced increases in neuropeptide Y in rat. Eshkevari L, Egan R, Phillips D, Tilan J, Carney E, Azzam N, Amri H, Mulroney S. Experimental Biology and Medicine. In press. (2011).
Monday, February 27, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
Bronze Man
Bronze Acupuncture Man
The bronze acupuncture man was used to teach acupuncture point location. He had holes on the acupuncture points, and was filled with water and coated with wax. If the acupuncture student put the needle in the correct point, water would come out. If they got the wrong point, the needle got stuck in the wax.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
What is Window of the Sky?
I realize that you may be wondering why I named my blog Window of the Sky. So, I thought I would give you a little history of the meaning behind "Windows of the Sky", aka.. "Window of Heaven".
The "Windows of the Sky" are points that are used for several reasons, but usually for local neck and or head pain. The History of these points come from the ancient text called the Nei Jing - Ling Shu, also known as the Spiritual Pivot which was first compiled around 400BC. These points are all located around the neck area or where the head connects to the lower body.
The Window of the Sky is seen as a way to connect our Spiritual Self to our Physical Self. Chronic tension can settle into the neck, and literally strangle your aliveness or spirit. The neck houses the thyroid gland, which balances your metabolism. When tension accumulates and becomes chronic, these points block your healing energy, which can cause chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and thyroid problems. The spiritual significance of the Windows of the Sky points is that they govern harmony between your mind and body. When healing energy flows through the Windows of the Sky, your spirit and aliveness makes you happy, inspired, satisfied, and fulfilled. If the energy cannot get through the neck into the higher centers of the brain, a person cannot fully experience spirituality, aliveness, and the wonders of life.
My blog is a way for me to connect my knowledge of Chinese Medicine with the rest of the world, therefore making the title "Window of the Sky" appropriate. I hope that my journey through this unique form of medicine will continue to inspire and enlighten.
The "Windows of the Sky" are points that are used for several reasons, but usually for local neck and or head pain. The History of these points come from the ancient text called the Nei Jing - Ling Shu, also known as the Spiritual Pivot which was first compiled around 400BC. These points are all located around the neck area or where the head connects to the lower body.
The Window of the Sky is seen as a way to connect our Spiritual Self to our Physical Self. Chronic tension can settle into the neck, and literally strangle your aliveness or spirit. The neck houses the thyroid gland, which balances your metabolism. When tension accumulates and becomes chronic, these points block your healing energy, which can cause chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and thyroid problems. The spiritual significance of the Windows of the Sky points is that they govern harmony between your mind and body. When healing energy flows through the Windows of the Sky, your spirit and aliveness makes you happy, inspired, satisfied, and fulfilled. If the energy cannot get through the neck into the higher centers of the brain, a person cannot fully experience spirituality, aliveness, and the wonders of life.
My blog is a way for me to connect my knowledge of Chinese Medicine with the rest of the world, therefore making the title "Window of the Sky" appropriate. I hope that my journey through this unique form of medicine will continue to inspire and enlighten.
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