Day 2 :
Keynote Forum
Viktor Krystutek
Acupuncture Society of New York, USA
Keynote: Acupuncture: Trending
Time : 10:15-11:00
Biography:
Viktor Krystutek is a Global Health Activist, Acupuncture Legislation Strategist, Medical Forum Presenter, Clinician and a Health Coach. His ultimate goal is to bring acupuncture to the forefront of the medical community and incorporate integrative medical approach to heal today’s patient. He serves on the Board of Directors for Acupuncture Society of NY and volunteers as an Adviser to Czech Chamber of TCM and ETCMA. He runs a clinic in 5th Avenue in NYC and his specialties include neuro-acupuncture, facial/body rejuvenation, pain management, musculo-skeletal disorders, emotional disorders, infertility and pediatrics. He treated and educated thousands of patients around the world. His philanthropic resume includes setting up portable medical community clinics in underserved regions of South America and fundraising for underprivileged children from Africa, Europe, Asia and Indonesia. For his medical charity efforts, he was granted a title "Visitor of Honor" by the mayor of Guatemala City.
Abstract:
Statement: Why is AOM the fastest growing movement in healthcare today? Is it due to proven track record for thousands of years to modern research? Is the low cost of acupuncture treatment and its high efficacy deconstructing today’s costly medical system and providing a substantial step for the future of healthcare? Where are USA and other member countries in relation to implementation of traditional medicine plan created by WHO - World Health Organization? The presentation provides an overview of AOM starting from ancient history to the latest medical research, development of treatment protocols, medical classifications and current acupuncture research trends.
Keynote Forum
Xinsheng Jiang
OMD Lac Nature Health Center, China
Keynote: Clinical observation on therapeutic effect of acupuncture combined with graphene far infrared therapy on chronic recovery patient
Time : 11:15-12:00
Biography:
Xinsheng Jiang, is President of Nature Health Center in St. Louis MO, and Vice-president of FOCI, Inc. She graduated from Medical School of Beijing University, China in 1970, worked as Associate Professor in the Dept. of Neurology at the First Teaching Hospital of Beijing Medical School. She has 47 years of experience in teaching and practice of Chinese Traditional Medicine, Acupuncture and Western Medicine.
Abstract:
Objective: The objective of the study is to observe the therapeutic effect of acupuncture combined with Graphene Far Infrared Therapy (GFIRT) on chronic recovery patient.
Methods: The patients were randomly divided into an acupuncture combined with GFIRT group of 74 cases, and a control group (acupuncture treatment only) 58 cases. Average age of the patients was 60.08 years; the onset of illness average was 5.65 years. Clinical symptoms included were: Chronic back pain (22 cases), shoulder pain (15 cases), knee pain (12 cases), neck pain (8 cases), hip pain (6 cases), sleep problem (9 cases), high blood pressure (6 cases), menopause (6 cases), diabetes (4 cases), migraines headaches (3 cases), Lymn’s disease ( I casas), prostate cancer (2 cases), colon cancer, metastatic (2 cases), ovarian cancer, metastatic (1 cases). Observation the effective result depended on the treatment time length (hours/day), the frequency of treatment (times/week), temperature used (35c- 55c) and the effective result started day.
Results: The effective rate was 87.9% in acupuncture combined with GFIRT group and 39.7% in the control group with a significant difference between the two groups (p<0.005). The best result with GFRIT showed using GFIR heating pad once or twice a day, 1-2 hours/day, with continued use for two weeks. Specifically good result showed on cancer patient’s treatment.
Conclusion: The acupuncture combined with graphene far infrared therapy has a better therapeutic effect than routine acupuncture on chronic recovery patient.
- Acupuncture Techniques
Session Introduction
Martin Michel Perras
Oaktree Health, Canada
Title: See 200 people in a 20 hour work week and not break a sweat
Biography:
Martin Perras is a young French Canadian offering acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Canada’s home capital - Ottawa! Over almost a decade we have quickly become one of the busiest acupuncture clinics in our country.
Abstract:
How I can see 200 people in a 20 hour work week and not break a sweat? One word: Efficiency!!! I would like to talk about how small procedural changes can save you thousands. Efficiency has been at the core of all major business advancements. Just think how the automotive business or the restaurant business completely changed when they decided to build more efficient systems. We have seen innovation and efficiency in all levels of medicine, but have you adopted better methods to make your acupuncture more efficient? How your clinic is laid out, how you take payments, how you schedule and how you communicate information can all be organized in a way that can be efficient and save you money and time, while still offering great personalized service? As an acupuncturist, I have studied and reviewed every aspect of my clinic to learn how to save seconds and yet still offer world class treatments. Over the years, saving seconds could mean saving thousands. Even more importantly, it could mean helping more people get well.
Viktor Krystufek
Acupuncture Society of New York, USA
Title: AOM in workers’ compensation and opioid epidemic
Biography:
Viktor Krystutek is a Global Health Activist, Acupuncture Legislation Strategist, Medical Forum Presenter, Clinician and a Health Coach. His ultimate goal is to bring acupuncture to the forefront of the medical community and incorporate integrative medical approach to heal today’s patient. He serves on the Board of Directors for Acupuncture Society of NY and volunteers as an Adviser to Czech Chamber of TCM and ETCMA. He runs a clinic in 5th Avenue in NYC and his specialties include neuro-acupuncture, facial/body rejuvenation, pain management, musculo-skeletal disorders, emotional disorders, infertility and pediatrics. He treated and educated thousands of patients around the world. His philanthropic resume includes setting up portable medical community clinics in underserved regions of South America and fundraising for underprivileged children from Africa, Europe, Asia and Indonesia. For his medical charity efforts, he was granted a title "Visitor of Honor" by the mayor of Guatemala City.
Abstract:
Statement: The United States is facing an opioid epidemic. In 2015, there were 52,000 American deaths from all drug overdoses. Two thirds of them, 33,000, were from opioids, compared to 16,000 in 2010 and 4,000 in 1999. In 2016, deaths from overdoses increased over the previous year by 26% in Connecticut, 35% in Delaware, 39% in Maine, and 62% in Maryland. Nearly half of all opioid overdose deaths involve a prescription opioid. The 2015 National Drug Threat Assessment Summary published by the US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration states that “the threat posed by controlled prescription drugs abuse is prevalent, and every year since 2002 the number of deaths attributable to CPDs has outpaced those for cocaine and heroin combined. The number of treatment admissions to publicly funded facilities for non-heroin opiate/synthetic abuse in 2012 was 36.5 percent higher than the number in 2008; however the number of admissions declined from 2011 to 2012. This decline can likely be attributed to the number of CPD abusers using heroin, which increased from 2011 to 2012. Many abusers, when unable to obtain or afford CPDs, began using heroin, a cheaper alternative that offers similar physiological effects.
Yi-Chuan Liu
Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, USA
Title: TCM nutrition: Providing a different mindset using foods for balanced health
Biography:
Yi-Chuan Liu has earned her Bachelor of Medicine degree from the Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Master’s and Doctoral degrees from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. She is a Professor at the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine where she teaches TCM nutrition, and herbs. She is also a Supervisor of student interns in the College’s clinic. She brings classical TCM as well as any new herbal research in the field into the classroom and clinical setting. Her teaching and clinical style is traditional because it encompasses a Mind/Body/Spirit approach that exemplifies the same attitudes of the famous Chinese doctors of old. It also aims to fully merge the practices of east and west by taking the best of the old and combines it with modern scientific advances in medicine to provide an integrative approach to patient center care.
Abstract:
This paper discusses about overview of improper diets and lack in correct food; and recommendations for balanced health. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) encompasses eight strategies: Meditation, exercise (Tai Chi), diet and nutrition, astrology, Feng Shui (geomancy), body work, herbs, and acupuncture. The Chinese recognized nutrition as one of these pillars was crucial for Doctors to incorporate into their teaching and practices. Food can prevent, correct or cause disease depending of a person’s choice. Ideally, a combination of dietary therapy, acupuncture, and herbal prescriptions specifically designed for the patient’s individual needs along with lifestyle changes will heed a positive outcome. TCM nutrition is the product of 5,000 years of China's history. TCM influenced diet therapy was first introduced in the Zhou Dynasty (1100–700 BC). This is when the first detailed herbal books were written. It has continued to evolve with modern Western medical standards while still keeping its roots in the ancient’s teachings and philosophies. The word dietetics, from the Greek word diata means life care or art of living, illustrates the breadth and importance of using nutrition to support life. The famous doctor Sun Si Mao accentuated the important role of nutrition by explaining, without the knowledge or proper diet, it is hardly possible to enjoy good health. In many cases, TCM doctors used nutrition first and foremost to treat a condition with other approaches for healing coming second. According to the ancient practices, doctors first have to find the cause for an illness and determine which disharmony prevails. To balance this disharmony, the first and foremost measure is appropriate diet. It is not until this measure bears no results that one should use medicines (herbs) (Chinese Nutrition Therapy). In other words, nutrition is an important therapeutic method used in traditional and modern (integrative) Chinese Medicine to ensure all people achieve optimal health by becoming more resilient and resistant in their daily life.