4^th Global Acupuncture and Therapists Annual Meeting July 14-16, 2016 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography:

Yoshiaki Omura has received his Oncological Residency training at Cancer Institute of Columbia University & Doctor of Science Degree through research on Pharmaco-Electro-Physiology of Single Cardiac Cells in-vivo and in-vitro from Columbia University. He researched EMF Resonance phenomenon at Graduate Experimental Physics Dept., Columbia University. He published over 270 original research articles, many chapters, and 9 books. He is currently Adjunct Prof. of Family & Community Medicine, NY Medical College; President & Prof. of Int’l College of Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics, NY; Editor in Chief, Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics Research, Int’l Journal of Integrative Medicine, (indexed by 17 major int’l Indexing Periodicals); Formerly, he was also Adjunct Prof. or Visiting Prof. at Universities in USA, France, Italy, Japan, Korea, China, etc.

Abstract:

Our recent research indicated that in most of the cancers we examined, we often found the following abnormalities. In a majority of the cancers, including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterus cancer, as well as various adenocarcinomas, including those of the esophagus, stomach, colon, pancreas, & prostate gland, we found significant Human Papilloma Virus type 16 (HPV-16) infections. In these cancer tissues, we found Vitamin D₃ receptor stimulant, 1α, 25 (OH)₂D₃ is markedly reduced. As a result, by giving optimal dose of Vitamin D₃ 400 I.U. 3 times/day, cancer markers such as Oncogene-C fosAB-2, Integrin α5β1 and 8-OH-dG were significantly reduced. It was supplemented by additional optimal doses of ω3 fish oil (EPA 180mg with DHEA 120mg) and Cilantro tablets. Recently, O-ring test positive ω3 fish oil has become very difficult to obtain. Additionally, widely used Vitamin D₃ 2000~5000 I.U. or higher dose often promotes cancer. Meanwhile, we discovered significant reduction of Taurine in every cancer tissue, and found that optimal dose of Taurine (175 mg) has an equal or even superior anti-cancer effect than optimal dose of Vitamin D₃, as well as the beneficial effect of increasing Acetylcholine and DHEA, which is required for improving memory & brain functioning and myocardial circulation. When we combined the optimal doses of Vitamin D₃ and Taurine, we found the most significant safe, effective anti-cancer effect. This combination excretes a large amount of HPV-16 and Lyme Borrelia Burgdorferi, toxic substances, and metals in the urine. Before using Vitamin D₃, we used specific acupuncture points True ST-36 as well as special stimulation of acupuncture point PC-6 located near the wrist, with the 300 times manual stimulation of True ST-36 via inserted press needle more than 3 times/day. According to our study, there is no acupuncture point at so called traditional ST-36, which is located 1 Cun lateral from the edge of anterior tibial bone, but no acupuncture point exists there. We found True ST-36 press needle stimulation of 300 times both sides, normal Telomere significantly increases, and cancer parameters become practically zero. Circulation of entire body, including heart & brain, improved. This can be done without needles, since True ST-36 exists next to anterior tibial crest and can be stimulated by simple up and down motion with finger pressed next to the anterior tibial bone. 14 years ago, we had one male engineer with very malignant brain tumor anaplastic astrocytoma with frequent convulsions, who had already been operated on 3 times at 2 university hospitals, the last 2 being in California. The tumor was removed by brain surgery, but it always came back rapidly. Neither chemotherapy nor x-ray therapy could stop it. The university hospital told him that they could not stop his tumor, with very poor prognosis. However, press needle stimulations of True ST-36 with ω3 fish oil and cilantro stopped brain tumor growth, and the patient is still doing part-time work 14 years later. Many cancer patients were treated with similar treatments as well as for problems of the brain and heart. In case of intractable pains, as well as memory problems, we discovered that pericardial meridian actually corresponds to and connects to adrenal gland. At PC-6 acupuncture point there is a large amount of DHEA & Acetylcholine. When acupuncture needle is inserted to the PC-6 that is inserted toward direction against flow of the meridian, not only did the entire meridian and opposite side of hand have significantly increased DHEA level, but also neck & brain produced significant improvement in circulation. Although for cancer, True ST-36 is most beneficial, for other problems such as brain and cardiac problems, PC-6 increased both DHEA and Acetylcholine very significantly. As a result, it was also highly beneficial for pain. In case the use of needles is not desirable, we can achieve a similar effect through manual stimulation if the patient is given proper instruction after sterilization of fingers. SP-6 was used when pancreas, kidney & liver are involved.

Biography:

Erik W Baars (MD, MSc Epidemiology, PhD) is a Senior Researcher Healthcare (Louis Bolk Institute) and a Professor of Anthroposophic Medicine (University of Applied Sciences, Leiden, The Netherlands). His research interests include clinical studies, health promotion, holism-reductionism, integrative medicine, concept and methodology development. He published 205 papers, articles, book chapters and monographs and received the “Excellence in Integrative Medicine Research Award” (category ‘clinical research’) provided by the European Society of Integrative Medicine for the article ‘Patients whose GP knows complementary medicine tend to have lower costs and live longer’ in the European Journal of Health Economics (Kooreman & Baars, 2011).

Abstract:

The evidence-based medicine (EBM) development that started in the nineties has challenged both conventional medicine and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities such as acupuncture, to provide clinical research based evidence of quality of healthcare practice (e.g., safety, efficacy and (cost) effectiveness of interventions for specific indications). Whereas the EBM development started to strengthen the autonomy and self-regulation of the medical profession by means of scientific truth-finding and demonstration of transparence and accountability, it more and more has turned into an external control tool of stakeholders (e.g., insurance companies and policy makers), with an industry and university career driven setting of the research agenda, and an overemphasis on following algorithmic rules in medical decision making. As a result, guidelines for clinical practice are developed that ideally include only evidence-based therapeutic interventions, based on the results of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of preferably high quality evidence. The implication of this development is that is increasingly important for CAM modalities such as acupuncture, to provide high quality evidence on (cost) effects for specific indications. In this presentation at first a review of the evidence on cost-effects of acupuncture for specific indications (e.g., seasonal allergic rhinitis, stroke, whiplash, neck pain) will be given. Then an assessment of the quality of the evidence will be presented. Finally a strategy ‘where to go from here’ will be presented, taken into account at one hand the EBM demands and on the other hand the holistic theoretical background of acupuncture.

Biography:

Lazgeen Mohammed Ahmed, anesthetist and acupunc¬turist, received his Diploma in Acupuncture in Malysia in 2010 and his Diploma in Anesthesiology in Iraq in 1985. He has three certifi cates from the Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wangjing Hospital, Beijing, China, and certifi cation from the Huaihua Red Cross Hospital, Hunan province, China. From 2003-2007, he managed the TCM center in Bagdad, Iraq; this is the only center in Iraq belonging to the Ministry of Health. He now lives in the Kurdistan area, an independent regional area, and works in the Rapareen Teaching Hospital as a consulting anesthetist. He is currently working to establish a pain center in this area with the help of the general manager of health in Erbil, the capital of Kurdistan. This center will use acupuncture to treat pain.

Abstract:

Chronic backache is a common clinical symptom in Iraq. Most painkilling medications, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, have undesirable side effects, particularly affecting the stomach. Ketamine is an anesthetic drug that can be used intramuscularly, intravenously, or orally. It has an analgesic effect with no side effects on the stomach if taken orally. This report provides an overview of available clinical data on the use of acupuncture and oral ketamine in the treatment and management of chronic back pain.

Biography:

João Eduardo de Araujo is Physiotherapist, Acupuncture Specialist, Associate Professor at the Department of Biomechanics, Medicine and Rehabilitation of the Ribeirão Preto Medical School. He is the Professor of the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Physical Therapy Program from University of São Paulo, Brazil.

Abstract:

The main acupuncture meridians are divided into yin and yang functions. We showed in previous work that a yin meridian of the upper limb decreased electromyographic activity (RMS) and muscle strength (Kgf) ipsilateral and contralateral to the side of stimulation. In the present work, we tested the upper trapezius (UT) muscle response after stimulation of a yang meridian of the upper limb, the small intestine (SI). Attended of this study 38 healthy volunteers randomized into the following groups: acupuncture in the UT muscle (SI14), acupuncture distant of the UT muscle (SI8), without stimulation (CG) and sham (R3). An acupuncturist certificated by the Brazilian Society of Physical Therapists Acupuncturists performed the needle insertion. We used a sterile and disposable acupuncture needles (0.25 X 40 mm). The duration of stimulation was 20 minutes. Each volunteer received stimulation to the right upper limb. The evaluation occurred before 20 minutes (after) and 10 minutes after withdrawal of the needles. For ID8 and ID14, we observed an increase in the RMS activity on the right side of the UT muscle (ipsilateral) (F3, 37=4.67; p<0.025) at the 20 minutes evaluation. The most vigorous response occurred on the contralateral side (left side) since the effects are maintained for the 10 minutes after the withdrawal (F3, 37=4.52; p<0.025). Both groups showed an increase in the UT muscle strength at the 20 minutes evaluation (F3, 37=3.41; p<0.025). CG and R3 groups do not show any changes. Our data indicate that SI a yang meridian increases the UT muscle response.

Biography:

Objective: This report of one case illustrates the potential effect of acupuncture therapy in addition to Western medicine for regaining postoperative consciousness in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Clinical features: A 65-year-old man experienced a TBI after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. Hisinitial Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score was E1V1M2, and brain computerized tomography showed a right sided subdural hemorrhage. He received emergency medical treatment and underwent craniotomy to remove the lacerated portions of brain as well as sub temporal decompression, followed by a decompressive craniectomy the following day to remove an intracerebral hematoma due to late-onset temporo-parietal rebleeding. Twelve days after surgery, the patient remained in poor condition due to serious complications and the GCS was E2VeM4. His family then underwent counseling and he subsequently received acupuncture treatment.

Intervention & Outcome: This patient was treated with acupuncture three times each week, consisting of strong stimulation at GV26 (Shuigou) and the 12 Well points using the half-needling technique. After 3 weeks of consecutive treatment, his GCS score improved to E4VtM6. In addition, he regained consciousness and could tolerate rehabilitation programs.

Conclusions: We believe that an experienced physician may use acupuncture as complementary therapy in patients with TBI who fail to regain consciousness postoperatively.

Abstract:

Today, the U.S. healthcare system is layered with fear-based reality. For example, at the bedside, healthcare providers are fearful that if they make a mistake, they will lose their job; or they may be sued; or may lose their licenses if they make a mistake, and if they speak up, and are the whistle blower on something that is not ethical, they will have repercussions and lose their jobs. That’s one layer. Expanding to the next layer, the administration is operating in fear-based reality: will the insurances pay them for their services? Where will the money come from to keep the doors of the institution open? Lawsuits, credentialing concerns, accreditation visits form JACHO, the state etc (these organizations can close the doors of the institution). So here we have a few layers of fear-based reality. Remember that fear-based reality has an energy and frequency, so when you continue to focus upon this you continue to create more and more of this: fear-based reality. The trouble is that those who operate in this frequency are unconscious or unaware to the fact that this is fear-based. They are so enmeshed in it that they do not realize that it is fear-based until they experience the opposite of this, love-based. What is even more of an issue is that clients go to these institiutions to get well, how is that possible in such a fear-based situation? Imagine something completely different: Heart-centered connections and shifting the paradigm to a love-based reality. A basic human need is nurturance and to feel loved and appreciated. Without it, just like a plant without care, love, watering, and support, it withers and slowly dies. Without the nurturing that each of us desires both unconsciously and well as consciously, we close ourselves off from others, and create a slow death. Establishing heart-centered connections with others and being fully present in the moment with a client, enhances trust and grows love, a higher Heart-centered connection is a lost art in healthcare. This most likely is because of the advancement of electronics in the delivery of modern day healthcare. There is a tendency of focus on the machines instead of really looking at the client, to get the diagnosis. I believe the lost art of examining clients has been trumped by advanced technology and electronics. The human connection is limited and even absent. Learning to connect with others is an ancient art, yet an important one. Learning to connect with yourself is a foundational piece and also a lost art. It starts with us individually. We all are aware of the the whys, where and whats of connection. How about a experiential process to allow you to have an experience of what that connection is about?

Biography:

Yoshiaki Omura has received his Oncological Residency training at Cancer Institute of Columbia University & Doctor of Science Degree through research on Pharmaco-Electro-Physiology of Single Cardiac Cells in-vivo and in-vitro from Columbia University. He researched EMF Resonance phenomenon at Graduate Experimental Physics Dept., Columbia University. He published over 270 original research articles, many chapters, and 9 books. He is currently Adjunct Prof. of Family & Community Medicine, NY Medical College; President & Prof. of Int’l College of Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics, NY; Editor in Chief, Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics Research, Int’l Journal of Integrative Medicine, (indexed by 17 major int’l Indexing Periodicals); Formerly, he was also Adjunct Prof. or Visiting Prof. at Universities in USA, France, Italy, Japan, Korea, China, etc.

Abstract:

Our recent research indicated that in most of the cancers we examined, we often found the following abnormalities. In a majority of the cancers, including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterus cancer, as well as various adenocarcinomas, including those of the esophagus, stomach, colon, pancreas, & prostate gland, we found significant Human Papilloma Virus type 16 (HPV-16) infections. In these cancer tissues, we found Vitamin D₃ receptor stimulant, 1α, 25 (OH)₂D₃ is markedly reduced. As a result, by giving optimal dose of Vitamin D₃ 400 I.U. 3 times/day, cancer markers such as Oncogene-C fosAB-2, Integrin α5β1 and 8-OH-dG were significantly reduced. It was supplemented by additional optimal doses of ω3 fish oil (EPA 180mg with DHEA 120mg) and Cilantro tablets. Recently, O-ring test positive ω3 fish oil has become very difficult to obtain. Additionally, widely used Vitamin D₃ 2000~5000 I.U. or higher dose often promotes cancer. Meanwhile, we discovered significant reduction of Taurine in every cancer tissue, and found that optimal dose of Taurine (175 mg) has an equal or even superior anti-cancer effect than optimal dose of Vitamin D₃, as well as the beneficial effect of increasing Acetylcholine and DHEA, which is required for improving memory & brain functioning and myocardial circulation. When we combined the optimal doses of Vitamin D₃ and Taurine, we found the most significant safe, effective anti-cancer effect. This combination excretes a large amount of HPV-16 and Lyme Borrelia Burgdorferi, toxic substances, and metals in the urine. Before using Vitamin D₃, we used specific acupuncture points True ST-36 as well as special stimulation of acupuncture point PC-6 located near the wrist, with the 300 times manual stimulation of True ST-36 via inserted press needle more than 3 times/day. According to our study, there is no acupuncture point at so called traditional ST-36, which is located 1 Cun lateral from the edge of anterior tibial bone, but no acupuncture point exists there. We found True ST-36 press needle stimulation of 300 times both sides, normal Telomere significantly increases, and cancer parameters become practically zero. Circulation of entire body, including heart & brain, improved. This can be done without needles, since True ST-36 exists next to anterior tibial crest and can be stimulated by simple up and down motion with finger pressed next to the anterior tibial bone. 14 years ago, we had one male engineer with very malignant brain tumor anaplastic astrocytoma with frequent convulsions, who had already been operated on 3 times at 2 university hospitals, the last 2 being in California. The tumor was removed by brain surgery, but it always came back rapidly. Neither chemotherapy nor x-ray therapy could stop it. The university hospital told him that they could not stop his tumor, with very poor prognosis. However, press needle stimulations of True ST-36 with ω3 fish oil and cilantro stopped brain tumor growth, and the patient is still doing part-time work 14 years later. Many cancer patients were treated with similar treatments as well as for problems of the brain and heart. In case of intractable pains, as well as memory problems, we discovered that pericardial meridian actually corresponds to and connects to adrenal gland. At PC-6 acupuncture point there is a large amount of DHEA & Acetylcholine. When acupuncture needle is inserted to the PC-6 that is inserted toward direction against flow of the meridian, not only did the entire meridian and opposite side of hand have significantly increased DHEA level, but also neck & brain produced significant improvement in circulation. Although for cancer, True ST-36 is most beneficial, for other problems such as brain and cardiac problems, PC-6 increased both DHEA and Acetylcholine very significantly. As a result, it was also highly beneficial for pain. In case the use of needles is not desirable, we can achieve a similar effect through manual stimulation if the patient is given proper instruction after sterilization of fingers. SP-6 was used when pancreas, kidney & liver are involved.

Biography:

Shyang Chang has completed his PhD in Electrical Engineering from UCLA in 1984. Since 1985, he has been with the National Tsing Hua University, while right now he is an Emeritus Professor of Electrical Engineering Department and an Adjunct Professor of Center for General Education. He also held a visiting professorship in the Department of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia in January and February, 2015. He has published more than 70 papers in reputed journals and conferences and has been serving as an Editorial Advisory Board Member of TANG [Humanitas medicine].

Abstract:

Shyang Chang has completed his PhD in Electrical Engineering from UCLA in 1984. Since 1985, he has been with the National Tsing Hua University, while right now he is an Emeritus Professor of Electrical Engineering Department and an Adjunct Professor of Center for General Education. He also held a visiting professorship in the Department of  Chinese Medicine , Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia in January and February, 2015. He has published more than 70 papers in reputed journals and conferences and has been serving as an Editorial Advisory Board Member of TANG [Humanitas medicine]. 

Biography:

Yoshiaki Omura has received his Oncological Residency training at Cancer Institute of Columbia University & Doctor of Science Degree through research on Pharmaco-Electro-Physiology of Single Cardiac Cells in-vivo and in-vitro from Columbia University. He researched EMF Resonance phenomenon at Graduate Experimental Physics Dept., Columbia University. He published over 270 original research articles, many chapters, and 9 books. He is currently Adjunct Prof. of Family & Community Medicine, NY Medical College; President & Prof. of Int’l College of Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics, NY; Editor in Chief, Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics Research, Int’l Journal of Integrative Medicine, (indexed by 17 major int’l Indexing Periodicals); Formerly, he was also Adjunct Prof. or Visiting Prof. at Universities in USA, France, Italy, Japan, Korea, China, etc.

Abstract:

Our recent research indicated that in most of the cancers we examined, we often found the following abnormalities. In a majority of the cancers, including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterus cancer, as well as various adenocarcinomas, including those of the esophagus, stomach, colon, pancreas, & prostate gland, we found significant Human Papilloma Virus type 16 (HPV-16) infections. In these cancer tissues, we found Vitamin D₃ receptor stimulant, 1α, 25 (OH)₂D₃ is markedly reduced. As a result, by giving optimal dose of Vitamin D₃ 400 I.U. 3 times/day, cancer markers such as Oncogene-C fosAB-2, Integrin α5β1 and 8-OH-dG were significantly reduced. It was supplemented by additional optimal doses of ω3 fish oil (EPA 180mg with DHEA 120mg) and Cilantro tablets. Recently, O-ring test positive ω3 fish oil has become very difficult to obtain. Additionally, widely used Vitamin D₃ 2000~5000 I.U. or higher dose often promotes cancer. Meanwhile, we discovered significant reduction of Taurine in every cancer tissue, and found that optimal dose of Taurine (175 mg) has an equal or even superior anti-cancer effect than optimal dose of Vitamin D₃, as well as the beneficial effect of increasing Acetylcholine and DHEA, which is required for improving memory & brain functioning and myocardial circulation. When we combined the optimal doses of Vitamin D₃ and Taurine, we found the most significant safe, effective anti-cancer effect. This combination excretes a large amount of HPV-16 and Lyme Borrelia Burgdorferi, toxic substances, and metals in the urine. Before using Vitamin D₃, we used specific acupuncture points True ST-36 as well as special stimulation of acupuncture point PC-6 located near the wrist, with the 300 times manual stimulation of True ST-36 via inserted press needle more than 3 times/day. According to our study, there is no acupuncture point at so called traditional ST-36, which is located 1 Cun lateral from the edge of anterior tibial bone, but no acupuncture point exists there. We found True ST-36 press needle stimulation of 300 times both sides, normal Telomere significantly increases, and cancer parameters become practically zero. Circulation of entire body, including heart & brain, improved. This can be done without needles, since True ST-36 exists next to anterior tibial crest and can be stimulated by simple up and down motion with finger pressed next to the anterior tibial bone. 14 years ago, we had one male engineer with very malignant brain tumor anaplastic astrocytoma with frequent convulsions, who had already been operated on 3 times at 2 university hospitals, the last 2 being in California. The tumor was removed by brain surgery, but it always came back rapidly. Neither chemotherapy nor x-ray therapy could stop it. The university hospital told him that they could not stop his tumor, with very poor prognosis. However, press needle stimulations of True ST-36 with ω3 fish oil and cilantro stopped brain tumor growth, and the patient is still doing part-time work 14 years later. Many cancer patients were treated with similar treatments as well as for problems of the brain and heart. In case of intractable pains, as well as memory problems, we discovered that pericardial meridian actually corresponds to and connects to adrenal gland. At PC-6 acupuncture point there is a large amount of DHEA & Acetylcholine. When acupuncture needle is inserted to the PC-6 that is inserted toward direction against flow of the meridian, not only did the entire meridian and opposite side of hand have significantly increased DHEA level, but also neck & brain produced significant improvement in circulation. Although for cancer, True ST-36 is most beneficial, for other problems such as brain and cardiac problems, PC-6 increased both DHEA and Acetylcholine very significantly. As a result, it was also highly beneficial for pain. In case the use of needles is not desirable, we can achieve a similar effect through manual stimulation if the patient is given proper instruction after sterilization of fingers. SP-6 was used when pancreas, kidney & liver are involved.

Biography:

Erik W Baars (MD, MSc Epidemiology, PhD) is a Senior Researcher Healthcare (Louis Bolk Institute) and a Professor of Anthroposophic Medicine (University of Applied Sciences, Leiden, The Netherlands). His research interests include clinical studies, health promotion, holism-reductionism, integrative medicine, concept and methodology development. He published 205 papers, articles, book chapters and monographs and received the “Excellence in Integrative Medicine Research Award” (category ‘clinical research’) provided by the European Society of Integrative Medicine for the article ‘Patients whose GP knows complementary medicine tend to have lower costs and live longer’ in the European Journal of Health Economics (Kooreman & Baars, 2011).

Abstract:

A scientific approach towards whole medical systems (WMS) has been evolved during the last decade and is becoming increasingly professional. WMS are complete systems of theory and practice that have evolved independently from or parallel to conventional medicine. Many are traditional medical systems that are practiced by individual cultures throughout the world (e.g., Anthroposophic Medicine, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Naturopathy and Traditional Chinese Medicine). WMS practices often involve complex interventions (CI), composed of parts that together make the whole intervention, in which the whole is more than the sum of the parts, and, in which the whole can generate the effect of the intervention. Also in conventional medicine there is increasing interest in the development and testing of CI (e.g., community based health promotion). This presentation provides an overview of the current status needs and future perspectives of a professional scientific approach towards WMS. Core WMS and CI feature will be presented. Different WMS share a holistic ontological position, albeit with some differences in specific holistic, ontological positions. Theory building for WMS/CI includes concepts of wholeness, complexity, non-linear dynamic, adaptive network systems, context factors, and systems causality. Clinical research issues include validation of double diagnoses (conventional and WMS), external and model validity, the use of mixed methods, and comparative (cost) effectiveness studying mechanisms of action at the system level. There is a need for the development of a quality control system for individualized diagnostics and treatment. Based on this analysis, a research strategy for acupuncture as part of the WMS of TCM will be presented.

Biography:

Erik W Baars (MD, MSc Epidemiology, PhD) is a Senior Researcher Healthcare (Louis Bolk Institute) and a Professor of Anthroposophic Medicine (University of Applied Sciences, Leiden, The Netherlands). His research interests include clinical studies, health promotion, holism-reductionism, integrative medicine, concept and methodology development. He published 205 papers, articles, book chapters and monographs and received the “Excellence in Integrative Medicine Research Award” (category ‘clinical research’) provided by the European Society of Integrative Medicine for the article ‘Patients whose GP knows complementary medicine tend to have lower costs and live longer’ in the European Journal of Health Economics (Kooreman & Baars, 2011).

Abstract:

A scientific approach towards whole medical systems (WMS) has been evolved during the last decade and is becoming increasingly professional. WMS are complete systems of theory and practice that have evolved independently from or parallel to conventional medicine. Many are traditional medical systems that are practiced by individual cultures throughout the world (e.g., Anthroposophic Medicine, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Naturopathy and Traditional Chinese Medicine). WMS practices often involve complex interventions (CI), composed of parts that together make the whole intervention, in which the whole is more than the sum of the parts, and, in which the whole can generate the effect of the intervention. Also in conventional medicine there is increasing interest in the development and testing of CI (e.g., community based health promotion). This presentation provides an overview of the current status needs and future perspectives of a professional scientific approach towards WMS. Core WMS and CI feature will be presented. Different WMS share a holistic ontological position, albeit with some differences in specific holistic, ontological positions. Theory building for WMS/CI includes concepts of wholeness, complexity, non-linear dynamic, adaptive network systems, context factors, and systems causality. Clinical research issues include validation of double diagnoses (conventional and WMS), external and model validity, the use of mixed methods, and comparative (cost) effectiveness studying mechanisms of action at the system level. There is a need for the development of a quality control system for individualized diagnostics and treatment. Based on this analysis, a research strategy for acupuncture as part of the WMS of TCM will be presented.

Biography:

Yemeng Chen, PhD, LAc, graduated from two top Chinese Medicine Universities in China, Beijing and Shanghai Univesity of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has practiced Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture over 30 years and published more than 40 papers in reputed journals. He has been the President of New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine since 2006. Currently, he also serves as the Secretary of Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (ACAOM), the Executive President of National Federation of Chinese TCM Organizations (NFCTCMO) and an Executive Council Member of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS).

Abstract:

Meridian Sinews (Jingjin) are one of the meridian systems in which considered as 12 dynamic motor lines describing the physiology and pathology of the human ligaments and muscles and their affiliated tissues. Recently, numerous studies have published on the topic of Meridian Sinews especially for corresponding musculo-skeletal disorders. The similarity has shown among the new discoveries of Xue’s new Jingjin theory, Xuan’s soft tissue tenderness chart and myofascial meridians for manual and movement therapies even trigger points system. It could be a breakthrough to establish new therapeutic strategies of acupuncture dealing with musculo-skeletal disorders if applies ancient Meridian Sinews theory. A clinical trial about the distribution characteristics of Meridian Sinew (Jingjin) syndrome in 313 cases of whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) was conducted. Among the cases which are on the average of medium injury level, the higher frequency of “Sinew Knotted Points” tenderness and the most commonly presented symptoms were found relavant to corresponding syndromes. A summary of the relationships among the symptoms of the four neck syndromes has shown the correlation coefficient as having a statistical significance (P<0.01 or P<0.05), especially with regard to range of motion. The syndrome distribution under Grade I, II and III reflected that more combination of the Meridian Sinew syndromes in the whiplash injury patients which is resulted from more severity of injury. It is practical to identify the location of abnormality through Meridian Sinew differentiation, considering both "Sinew Knotted Points" tenderness and corresponding symptoms, for the local neck symptoms of WAD.

Biography:

Steven Collins, DOM, has been practicing Chinese medicine since 2001. Focusing on acupuncture, tui na, qi kung and other tools from the toolbox of Chinese medicine, he treats many complaints including pain of all sorts, fatigue and “sticky” diseases. His primary practice principle is that any given presentation can be treated with a minimum number of needles. Collins is well regarded in the medical community and by his patients.

Abstract:

In clinical practice, the selection of points is integral to the treatment of a patient. Many practitioners select five, six, up to as many as 10 or more points to treat patients. Although there is a merit to this approach, in this author's clinical experience, far greater response can be achieved by selecting no more than three points to treat any given patient. This approach not only minimizes patient discomfort and “needle-overload”, but forces the practitioner to be crystal-clear on what is being treated. This workshop will introduce clinicians to the concept and practice of selecting a minimal number of points (sometimes only a single point) to treat patients.

Biography:

College of acupuncture, Fujian Rehabilitation Tech Co-innovation Center, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Abstract:

The last three decades have accumulated preclinical and clinical evidences supporting the use of acupuncture in relieving symptoms of many diseases including allergy, infections, and neurological disorders. The advent of   electroacupuncture   has not only modernized the practice of acupuncture, but also has improved its efficacy especially for producing  analgesic -like effects. Although the acupuncture-induced analgesia’s mechanism of action remains largely unknown, several lines of investiga tions have implicated modulation of pain processes via brain opioid signaling and  neuroimmunoregulatory  pathways. Here, we review key evidences supporting the efficacy and underlying mechanisms of acupuncture-induce d analgesia. In particular, we discuss  potent analgesic  effects of acupuncture via neural-pain processes through inhibition of microglial  activation. The safe and effective use of acupuncture stands as a non-pharmacologic alternative for induction of analgesia which has direct clinical applications for diseases associated with pain symptoms.

Biography:

Jason Bussell, PhD, LAc is a President Emeritus at Illinois Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He serves as a Vice-Chairman for Illinois State Government Board of Acupuncture and as an Adjunct Professor for DePaul University College of Science and Health, USA.

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether acupuncture can improve memory and reduce anxiety. The acupuncture group scored 9.5% higher than the control group on the AOSPAN Total Correct Score (65.39 vs. 59.9, p=0.0134), and committed 36% fewer math errors (2.68 vs. 4.22, p=0.0153). Acupuncture subjects also reported lower SA after intervention than control subjects (26.14 vs. 29.63, p=0.0146).

Biography:

Steve Collins is a Licenced Acupuncturist in Florida State, USA and received his Masters in Acupuncture from North western Health Science University and currently teaches at East West College of Natural Medicine and is also owner of a privately held wellness clinic.

Abstract:

In clinical practice, the selection of points is integral to the treatment of a patient. Many practitioners select five, six, up to as many as ten or more points to treat patients. Although there is merit to this approach, in this author's clinical experience, far greater response can be achieved by selecting no more than three points to treat any given patient. This approach not only minimizes patient discomfort and “needle-overload”, but forces the practitioner to be crystal-clear on what is being treated. This workshop will introduce clinicians to the concept and practice of selecting a minimal number of points (sometimes only a single point) to treat patients.

Biography:

Chen Yen is an expert in helping Acupuncturists and Holistic Practitioners to attract a steady flow of clients (without having to do as much marketing). She came from “the other side” as a Pharmacist and kept a secret to herself about what she really thought of drugs. She then started and grew a business from 0 to 7 figures the introverted way, in less than 5 years. She is no longer hiding behind her secret and is excited to now be living her passion. It's time that our healthcare system is integrated, and people stop depending on drugs when they don’t really work! Her mission is to wake up the planet and change the way we treat illness and health. As the Founder of Fill My Holistic Practice, she especially enjoys showing introverted holistic practitioners how to grow fulfilling 6 and 7-figure practices on their terms, without having to do it the exhausting extroverted way.

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This presentation aims at showing you how to do talks/workshops to quickly grow your acupuncture practice quickly, so you don’t always have to “put yourself out there” marketing. Have you tried to do talks to grow your practice, but get discouraged when people don’t show up?
Isn’t it frustrating when people tell you “great talk!”, but you never hear from them again? Speaking is one of the fastest ways to show up, do a talk, and grow your practice quickly in 1 hr than you would from a month of networking. In this presentation the participants will learn: Three insider secrets that make speaking and growing your acupuncture practice easy (even if you’re an introvert); The #1 most overlooked way to fill up your talks; the key to creating a talk that educates people and grows your practice effortlessly and; how to use speaking to easily double (even triple!) your impact & income, without having to do a lot of marketing.

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Rey Tiquia completed his PhD at the Department of History and Philosophy of Science (HPS), University of Melbourne. He is currently an honorary fellow of the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies (SHAPS) in the same university. He is also a federally registered practitioner of traditional Chinese Medicine in Melbourne, Australia. He has published the books: Traditional Chinese Medicine a Guide to its Practice (1996) and Chinese Infant Massage (1986) plus numerous papers in reputed journals and has been serving as an Editorial Board Member of a few academic journals of repute.

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Traditionally, chrono-acupuncture ziwuliuzhu has always been performed in premodern China under the guidance and rules of the Traditional Chinese Calendar lifa. However, with the political demise of the lifa (traditional Chinese Calendar) in 1911, the Chinese calendar was translated or rendered in a one-sided fashion into the image of the ‘universe’ of the Western Gregorian Calendar and the Greenwich Mean Time. In this presentation, I illustrate the performance of chrono-acupuncture ziwuliuzhu (or the ‘law of midday-midnight’ or Chinese biological clock pattern) in the Southern Hemisphere using the ‘2013 Chinese Stems and Branches Calendrical Clock. Specifically, I will demonstrate through the medium of the Medical Case Record yi an the successful use of chrono-acupuncture and chemotherapy in dealing with lung cancer as kesou (‘cough’).

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Jason Bussell, PhD, LAc is a President Emeritus at Illinois Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He serves as a Vice-Chairman for Illinois State Government Board of Acupuncture and as an Adjunct Professor for DePaul University College of Science and Health, USA

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Hippocrates said, "Let your food be your medicine and let your medicine be your food.” Sun Si Miao wrote, “In case of disease and disorder, the physician should first address the diet and lifestyle.” In addition, we now know that stress is one of the largest causative factors in the disease process. So the greatest factors that contribute to our patients’ imbalances are their diet, lifestyle and attitudes. This is why every primary care physician should discuss these topics with each of his or her patients. This talk will present the Chinese medicine suggestions for adjusting diet, lifestyle and attitudes to prevent disease and promote wellness. When patients are equipped with this information, they take more responsibility for their wellness and their health outcomes improve.

Biography:

Chen Yen is an expert at helping acupuncturists and holistic practitioners attract a steady flow of clients (without having to do as much marketing). She came from “the other side” as a pharmacist and kept a secret to herself about what she really thought of drugs. Chen then started and grew a business from 0 to 7 figures the introverted way, in less than 5 years. Chen is no longer hiding behind her secret and is excited to now be living her passion. It's time that our healthcare system is integrated, and people stop depending on drugs when they don’t really work! Her mission is to wake up the planet and change the way we treat illness and health. As the founder of Fill My Holistic Practice, she especially enjoys showing introverted holistic practitioners how to grow fulfilling 6 and 7-figure practices on their terms, without having to do it the exhausting extroverted way.

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Purpose of the presentation is to discuss non-traditional business models for acupuncturists that are often overlooked.  This allows acupuncturists to grow a practice that can help more people, while offering flexibility and freedom that is beyond typical ways of growing a practice. Do you wonder if you really want to be busy practicing how you have been, day in and day out? 
What if you could have a practice that fulfills you,  without having to be tied down to one location and having to work 40 hrs/week to make ends meet? In this meeting, the participants will learn: 1) Three non-conventional business models for acupuncturists that are often overlooked
(and which offer freedom and flexibility); 2) Specific out-of-the box approaches to making a good income while using your expertise; 3) How to create a business that supports your lifestyle from day one.

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James Yansick, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, completed his Master’s in Oriental Medicine at the prestigious IICM in 1998 in Santa Fe, NM. Working with healers & Eastern medicine scholars from all over the world, he gravitated toward Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Care. He currently is on staff as a Registered Respiratory Therapist at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital located in Hamilton NJ. He holds a seat on the Integrated Medicine Board as a member and offers lectures yearly addressing the benefits of Oriental Medicine for many conditions not seeing results with allopathic medicine. He is often sought out for his knowledge and expertise in private consults. He earned his MBA in 2015 from Stevens Henegar Independence University/Salt Lake City, UT. He is currently involved in a private business venture, which will bring Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine to the forefront of health care in the USA. He is at work completing a text that utilizes Taoist concepts of healing which he plans to publish in 2017. He is also at work with hospitals and private western allopathic practitioners that seek an alternative to the “revolving door” for the treatment of COPD. He is available for treatment upon request.

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600,000 million people worldwide suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The current method of treatment for those who are diagnosed has held a standard of ‘one size fits all’ by allopathic medicine. Potentially harmful pharmaceuticals, which include stress induced side effects, and costly hospitals visits. This generation of treatment has become an accepted norm & standard of care by most Western medicine primary care practitioners. Recent legislation, such as the Affordability Care Act (ACA) is providing a clear opportunity for Eastern Medicine to be fully integrated with a new paradigm for the treatment of the COPD patient. With the shift from “Fee for Service” to “Pay for Performance”, there has been significant interest from the allopathic community to include effective complimentary options such as Acupuncture for COPD. The benefits that have attracted the attention of the Western practitioners has been the efficacy in patients that receive acupuncture and Chinese herbs vs. those that have followed the traditional treatment plan that has not included alternatives using prevention & wellness to help maintain and control exacerbations of patients coping with COPD. The treatment plan that uses Oriental Medicine has not only shown to be safe, in a low risk setting but has also demonstrated a cost saving to the overwhelmed and burdened system to CMS & 3^rd party payers. With the goal of providing individualized treatments and improving patient outcomes, Oriental Medicine integration has the potential to drastically improve the quality of life for those diagnosed at a fraction of the current cost under the ACA. This session will provide you with examples of how to treat COPD in the clinic setting yielding high efficacy using acupuncture and herbs. Treatment for acute exacerbations as well as the chronic states of COPD will be reviewed. Follow ups for health and wellness in maintenance and prevention of future exacerbations will be presented.

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Introduction: 18 cases of facial paralysis were treated using acupuncture with perpendicular and point to point acupuncture. Among them 11 cases were cured (61.11%), 6 showed marked effect (33.33%) and 1 improved (5.55%), an effective rate of 100%. Analysis shows point to point acupuncture needling along with routine acupuncture has far more superior results. Bell’s palsy or facial paralysis is characterized by weakness of the muscles supplied by the facial nerve, due to inflammation and swelling of the facial nerve within the facial route. It is most common in the persons who are over 30 years of age and in both sexes equally, though we got cases of young patients aged 22-27 years.

Signs & Symptoms: Sudden onset of unilateral total or partial paralysis of the facial muscles. Numbness on the affected side, loss of taste and excessive tear production on affected side.

Treatment Methods: Acupuncture points selected were xiaguan (s-7), jiache (s-6), taiyang (extra), dicang (s-4), sibai (s-2), yifeng (tw -17), fengchi (gb-20), yangbai ( gb-14 ), baihui (du-20), hegu (l.i.-11), yanglingquan (g.b. -34), zusanli (st-36) and neiting (s-44).

Cure: After treatment, symptoms and signs disappear completely, both sides of face are symmetric and the sensory and motor functions recover completely.

Marked effect: Symptoms and signs disappear, both sides of faces are symmetric, sensory and motor functions return but patient still feels numbness on affected side.

Improvement: Symptoms and signs almost disappear, but still evident when twitching the nose, inflating the cheeks or laughing. No effect after 10 sessions of treatment and no improvement of signs and symptoms.

Results: All the 18 cases of facial paralysis were treated using acupuncture with perpendicular and point to point acupuncture. Among them 11 cases were cured (61.11%), 6 showed marked effect (33.33%) and 1 improved (5.55 %), an effective rate of 100%.

Summary: Based on the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, it is held that wind and cold of external origin which invades the channels traversing the face and disrupt the flow of qi and blood, preventing the vessels and muscles from receiving the necessary nourishment. Treatment is directed towards spreading the qi through the channels of the face.

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Sukhwinder Singh is working as an Acupuncture Therapist at Guru Kirpa Acupuncture and Holistic Care Center Amritsar, India from past 16 years. He has spent almost 7 years in the professional study of Acupuncture at Ludhiana, Kolkata, Coimbatore and Canada. He has attended 12 national and international acupuncture conferences at Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Kolkata, Edmonton (Canada), Lahore (Pakistan) and presented acupuncture papers in 6 conferences out of them. He was honored to be the first Indian to attend and present papers in

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Jingduan Yang is a board-certified Psychiatrist, expert, author and educator on classic forms of Chinese medicine. He is the author of Facing East: Ancient Health +Beauty Secrets for Modern Age, for which he joined with style icon and wellness advocate Norma Kamali to reveal the ancient healing secrets that will help maintain and restore vitality, health, and beauty. He received his neurology training in China; completed a research fellowship at Oxford University in UK; psychiatry residency at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia; and a fellowship of integrative medicine at the University of Arizona. He is the Founder and President of Tao Institute for Modern Wellness, the Director of the Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Thomas Jefferson University and faculty of Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Arizona. He is the author for upcoming Textbook of Acupuncture by Oxford University Press in 2016.

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Acupuncture is one of the major therapeutic modalities of traditional Chinese medicine. It is based on unique body of knowledge from this ancient medical system on the balance and imbalance of human energetic systems in the process of human health and illness. It presents barrier for modern healthcare system to include acupuncture due to the fact the energetic system is invisible this far too human eyes and imaging technology. However, it is human energy, a life force called Chi in Chinese medicine, that drives biochemical and physiological process of human body that maintain our mental and physical function and anatomical integrity. Therefore, acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine should be an essential component of the modern health care practice, which has strength in taking care of human structural and biochemical health, but weak or absent in understanding and treating human energetic dysfunctions. The increasing clinical evidence shows that adding acupuncture in the treatment protocol for chronic illness and pain has significantly improved the quality of care.

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Dora Dragoni has completed her Medical Doctor degree from University of Bologna, 110/100 cum laude. Now, she is Acupuncture Fellow MD at AMAB (MDs Acupuncturists Association), in Bologna. She is Medical Doctor, Personal Trainer, and Nutritionist. She has published 10 articles, some of which collected in a book “REWARD7”, about reward system, health, wellness, metabolism, fitness, and neuroscience.

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In this presentation, we relate acupuncture to reward system, since they both are basis for body-mind well-being. So we can pass from dysfunctions to health and wellness, so to permit a good lifestyle as well. One of the main targets of acupuncure are endogenous opioids: 1) Stress enhances this system (acute condition – Almeida 1991); 2) They balance DOPA-GABA equilibrium in mid brain (Johnson 1992). Takakura demostrated how acupuncture leads to both sensations of pain and pleasure (2013 in students groups studies). Reward system is related also to organ-protective effects (vascular + neurogenetic), as Chiu showed in 2015 that L-DOPA administation can help perfusion and organ function, on cardiovascular system. Opioids harmonize ANS, (LiQianQian 2013) and they help in regulation of default network (Dhond 2008). Thanks to reward system as they are able to (1) Reduce pain perceptions (2) Restore a well-being condition. This is also related to reward system functions, dopamine and serotonine permit a better quantity and quality of life as well. Moreover: Beneception (medial pathways) has to overcome nociception (lateral and HPA axis), till well-being and reward consists of our instinctive stimuli, our needs, to be accomplished, that also are our rights to be fulfilled as humans. Since health is a society basis, reward are duties as well, and their accomplishement is fundamental. We can say that, summarizing the main official sources, for Dora and Fatih Reward Strategy is composed by Diet, Fitness, Mind, Love Life, Sleep, Extra Rewards, CAM included. In the presentation, we also talk about an insomnia condition helped by those strategies. So being reward system, the basis to understand our needs physiology, that explains our needs and lifestyle rules: Reward strategy is the main element to take into consideration talking about health, human rights and well-being.