Different Types Of Qi And Qi

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1. Define Qi
a. Qi is an essential component of Chinese medicine and philosophy. It addresses the balance of negative and positive forms of energy in the body. Qi itself is the energy/life force circulating through the body that maintains one’s health.

2. What are 3 different types of Qi and BRIEFLY distinguish them.
a. Yuan Qi – this type of Qi is hereditary (born with) and is fixed in quantity from birth
b. Gu Qi – this type of Qi is the energy that is transferred to our body’s from food and drink
c. Kong Qi – this type of Qi originates from the air received by the lungs and is important because good breathing practices are essential for the formation of energy

3. What are some of the most common medical problems that are treated with acupuncture?
a. Some of the most common conditions that are treated with acupuncture are women’s reproductive health issues, headache/migraine, neck/back pain and gastrointestinal problems.

4. Explain why acupuncture needles should only feel like a mosquito bite, or cause slight pressure compared to a hyperdermic needle.
a. One reason for this is that acupuncture needles are solid and have a finely tapered point. This needle design is used to ensure patient comfort. In contrast, hyperdemic needles have a beveled cutting edge point and are hollow because they are used to inject fluids. Also the acupuncture needles are very thin compared to the hyperdemic needles. The difference between the size and tip of the acupuncture needle are the reason why one should only feel slight pressure upon insertion instead of slight pain.

5. What is moxibustion and cupping and what are 3 medical problems that are treated using these techniques?
a. Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy o...

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...h concerns within the human body. Additionally, Western medicine encourages the patient to rely primarily on the doctor and tending to overlook the healing of the self.

10. How does the external ear relate to the human body in reference to acupuncture?
a. The relation is based on the assumption of reflexological representation; essentially the ear is a microsystem which reflects the entire human body. Therefore the ear can be stimulated through acupuncture to have an effect on the body.

11. After hearing and seeing acupuncture being performed, would you seek care from an acupuncturist or recommend acupuncture for someone? Why or why not
a. I would recommend acupuncture for someone as an alternative/adjunctive treatment but not as a replacement. I have my reserves about acupuncture but I do believe that it can ease pain and improve certain bodily functions.

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