16 Apr, 2021 | taotohealth | No Comments
What are channels, acupuncture points, qi, and Yin Yang?
 12 Channels/ Meridians |
Channels or meridians – Based on the Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine, channels are network systems throughout the body which transport vital substances to support physiological functions. Langevin, the director of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), and Yandow who conducted extensive acupuncture research proposed that channels may be the connective tissue planes of the body. |
 Auricular acupuncture points |
Acupuncture points are specific points along the channels (connective tissue planes). Langevin and Yandow hypothesized that the network of acupuncture points and channels are likely located near connective tissue intramuscular fascial planes.1 |
 Character for Qi |
Qi (“chee” or “ki”) may be the sum of all energetic phenomena where channel qi is equivalent to the biochemical or bioelectrical signaling of connective tissues.1 Blockage of qi which manifests as pathological conditions may be seen as any abnormal or altered signal transduction in the connective tissues. With acupuncture, we can override the altered signal transduction to remove blockage of qi which is causing pain. |
 Yin Yang- Seasonal cycle |
Yin yang– A simple definition of yin and yang are dynamic opposite and complementary forces that interact with one another in nature. Yin yang can be applied to explain the workings of almost any system occurring in nature. For instance, yin and yang can be applied to the feedback loop in regulating sympathetic (active/yang) and parasympathetic (resting/yin) responses which seem to be opposites but are interdependent responses to bring the body back to homeostasis and sustain life. Traditional East Asian medicine therapies can help regulate yin and yang functions to bring the body back to homeostasis. |