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Modern Chinese Acupuncture

1. The general treatment strategy in using acupuncture for weight loss: is to

strengthen the Spleen, harmonize the Stomach, transform phlegm and drain dampness,
warm and unblock the channels and collaterals, as well as raise the clear and
descend the turbid

2. Select points: along the Foot Taiyin Spleen channel, Foot Yangming Stomach
channel, the Ren channel and Foot Taiyang Bladder channel. Use tonifying or
draining methods according to pattern diagnosis

3. Locations
? On the abdomen: choose ST25, RN6, and RN9. Insert the needles perpendicularly to
a depth of approximately 1 cun
? On the upper limbs: use LI4 and SJ6. Insert the needles perpendicularly to a
depth of approximately 1.5 cun
? On the lower limbs: select ST36, ST37 and ST39, use perpendicular insertion to a
depth of approximately 2 cun. For all these points, needling should result in the
area feeling achy and distended

4. Technique
? Select 4-6 points at a 1 or 2 cun from RN8. Needle all points obliquely towards
the navel. Insert to about 1 cun, or until the area is achy and distended

5. Differentiation
? Spleen deficiency: add UB20, RN12, and RN4, using a tonification technique
? Stomach Heat: add UB21 and UB17. Use a draining technique, and strong
stimulation.
? Liver and Gallbaldder damp-heat: add UB18, UB17, and LV3; use a draining
technique
? Liver and Kidney Yin deficiency: add UB18, UB23, KD3, and SP6. Apply a tonifying
technique
? Qi stagnation and Blood stasis: add UB18, UB17, LV3, and SP10. Use a draining
technique on LV3 and tonifying on all other points.

6. Electro Acupuncture
After the arrival of Qi, an electrical acupuncture stimulation device may be
applied to the needle handles. Use continuous waveform, with a frequency of 3-4
cycles/second, and an intensity as strong as the patient can tolerate. Treat for 30
minutes. Treatment should be given every other day; a treatment course consists of
one month of treatment.

7. Key aspect
The key aspect of acupuncture treatment for weight-loss is to select points on the
basis of pattern differentiation; and to use tonifying or draining manipulations
suitable to the body's Yin and Yang, Zang Fu, Qi and Blood, and Channels. In this
way, it can achieve similar treatment results for different patients.

8. Auricular Acupuncture
? Primary Point: Appetite Control, Mouth, Stomach, Small Intestine, Shen Men
? Supplementary Point: Point Zero, Thalamus Point, Master Sensorial, Master
Cerebral, Endocrine Point, Anti-Depressant Point, Occiput
 Four Doors for Obesity

Acupuncture: ST25, RN12, RN6

There is a traditional treatment called the Four Doors treatment, in which ST25,
RN12 and RN6 are needled. The Four Doors combination is famous for treating
obesity. Another name for the Four Doors treatment is "cross acupuncture." The
cross refers to the layout of the points chosen and emphasizes the connection
between the organs and the channels. The name "cross acupuncture" also implies the
gravity of the conditions which it may treat.

Moxa: ST25, RN12, RN4

In a variation of the Four Doors treatment, moxa, rather than needles, is applied
to RN12, ST25, and RN4. According to the meditation books, this treatment is the
last resort for elderly people not responding well to other treatments or other
situations of chronic disease. Its power is in warming the Front-mu points of the
stomach, large intestine, and small intestine. It facilitates overall qi of the
body.