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Point Synergies & Dao Ma's
One of the most significant breakthroughs I've had practicing acupuncture was to truly grasp what a Dao Ma is and how to use them. In his...
James Spears
Oct 23, 20226 min read
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Qi Kung and Somatic Therapies
There are many ways to practice qi kung and various systems teach different movements and methods. We can also speak of external forms...
James Spears
Oct 17, 20224 min read
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Spleen 10, the Urinary System, and the Passing Through Kidney Points (88.09 - 88.11)
Spleen 10 (SP 10) is a popular acupuncture point best known for treating conditions related to the blood. It is used for gynecological disorders, blood deficiency, anemia, and skin disorders. In the Master Tung system, SP 10 overlaps with the point 88.10, which is used for kidney, urinary, and reproductive conditions. Comparing the indications of these points, we find that both SP 10 and 88.10 are used for disorders involving the lower jiao and pelvis. In TCM, SP 10 may be us
James Spears
Aug 11, 20224 min read
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Small Intestine 3, The Tai Yang Meridians, Myofascial Anatomy, and Master Tung's Points
Tai Yang Meridians as Functional Myofascial Groups The tai yang channels include the small intestine and urinary bladder meridians which run along the posterior regions of the body. This connection allows us to use points on the SI meridian to treat disorders of the UB meridian. The point small intestine 3 (SI 3) is well known for treating neck, back, and spinal pain due to it being the confluent point of the DU meridian. In addition to SI 3 treating conditions affecting the
James Spears
Jun 2, 20223 min read
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Stomach 36 for Cardiovascular Disorders
Acupuncture can play a role in treating cardiovascular diseases and researchers have come to understand some of the mechanisms by which...
James Spears
Apr 22, 20223 min read
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Lung 1 & Anterior Shoulder Pain
The acupuncture point lung 1 may be associated with anterior shoulder pain. Pain in this region may be related to muscles attaching on....
James Spears
Apr 8, 20224 min read
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Spleen 6, San Yin Jiao, and the Deep Front Fascial Line
Spleen 6 (SP 6) is one of the most commonly used acupuncture points for treating a variety of disorders. In this post I will discuss how...
James Spears
Mar 21, 20224 min read
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Stomach 38 (ST 38) for Shoulder Pain
Stomach 38 is recognized in TCM as an empirical point for frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). This point can also be used for other...
James Spears
Mar 16, 20224 min read
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Master Tung's Hand Points
Master Tung's Hand Points and Myofascial Lines
James Spears
Mar 10, 20225 min read
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Master Tung's Acupuncture Points - 88.17, 88.18, 88.19 (Four Horses)
Can acupuncture points be better understood through myofascial anatomy? To answer this question I will demonstrate how this applies to...
James Spears
Mar 1, 20223 min read
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Yoga for Neck Pain
Yoga for neck pain with commentary on crocodile pose, down dog, backbends, acupressure, and more.
James Spears
Feb 25, 20225 min read
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Master Tung's Acupuncture Points 77.08, 77.09, 77.11, The Four Flowers
The stomach meridian and superficial front line. A comparison of the Four Flowers with ST 36, ST 37, and ST 38.
James Spears
Feb 17, 20224 min read
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Master Tung's Acupuncture Points 77.17, 77.18, 77.19, 77.21 (Lower Three Emperors)
Master Tung's points the Lower Three Emperors are a powerful combination for treating disorders affecting the pelvis.
James Spears
Feb 12, 20223 min read
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Subtle Energy Meditations
Subtle energy meditations take as their focal point subtle phenomena such as the breath, sound, or interior visualizations. Subtle energy...
James Spears
Feb 1, 20203 min read
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Mind-Body Meditations - An Intro. to 3 Broad Categories of Meditation
Mind-Body Meditations These kinds of meditations include yoga, tai chi, qi kung and even dance. In each of these, the body is moved in...
James Spears
Jan 14, 20202 min read
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Tools for Self-Development: The Three A's.
Make positive changes and earn the success and happiness you seek with: Awareness, Assessment, and Action. The method I outline here can...
James Spears
Jan 5, 20207 min read
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Insight Meditations
These kinds of meditations cultivate our ability to witness our thoughts and emotions without getting attached to them, identifying with...
James Spears
Dec 17, 20193 min read
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