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This is the acupuncture guide I wish I'd had in school.
Command Points. Ghost Points. Window of the Sky. Xi-Cleft. Confluent…

🧐Do you know when to use each one?
🧐Do you wish point categories were easier to remember?

The AcuPoints Clinical Shortcut Guide breaks down all 13 point categories with clear explanations, full-color visuals, clinical pearls, point combinations, and practical treatment applications.

Plus, you'll get a printable quick-reference cheat sheet designed to be laminated and used in clinic or at school.

I created this guide for the moments when you know the theory but can't quite remember which point category to use. Think of it as your clinical shortcut.

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If you've ever treated a patient with arthritis, sciatica, fibromyalgia, frozen shoulder, or pain that seems to worsen every time the weather changes, you've treated Bi syndrome.

🤓 And yet, despite how common it is in clinical practice, Bi syndrome is one of those topics that can feel overwhelming when you're in TCM school.
Is it Wind? Cold? Damp? Heat? A deficiency? Blood stasis?

One of the reasons Bi syndrome can feel confusing is that it isn't a single disease or diagnosis. Instead, it's a way of understanding pain and obstruction through the lens of Chinese medicine.

In fact, many musculoskeletal conditions we see every day fall under the umbrella of Bi syndrome.

👉 The good news is that Bi syndrome doesn't have to be complicated. Once you understand the nature of the pathogenic factors involved and learn to differentiate the root from the branch, treatment becomes much more straightforward.

In this video, I break down the different types of Bi syndrome, discuss the common conditions associated with it, and share the treatments.
🎥 Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNvHt...

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Saturday Quiz Yourself 💫 Happy August, we are still in the Heart season ❤️ What one does NOT belong to the TCM Heart functions? Review your zang organ with this video: youtube.com/live/UmwKQBSwv1k

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🦴 Bone Fractures in TCM

A bone fracture is more than just a broken bone. While Western medicine focuses on setting the fracture, immobilization, and surgery when needed, TCM views healing from a whole-body perspective.

🩻 Western Management

Treatment may include:
Manual reduction (setting the bone)
Splints or casts (typically 6–8 weeks)
Surgery with plates or screws for more complex fractures
Pain management

🌿 TCM Perspective
In Chinese medicine, a fracture doesn't just affect the bone—it disrupts the entire body's balance.

When a fracture occurs, the injury affects:
⚡ The Meridians → Qi flow is obstructed
🩸 Qi & Blood → Stagnation develops around the injury
💪 Muscles & Sinews → Function and mobility are compromised
🩹 Skin & Connective Tissue → Healing begins at multiple levels
🫀 The Internal Organs → Long-term injuries may eventually impact overall health if the body isn't supported

💡 Clinical Pearl: While treating the injured area is important, don't forget to assess the whole patient. Supporting the body's Qi and Blood, maintaining mobility where appropriate, and addressing compensatory patterns can significantly improve recovery.

🌱If you enjoyed my graphics, check out my 'Chinese Medicine Treatments Made Easy" PDF or hard copy (An illustrated guide to treatments for over 160 common syndromes) here: acupro-academy.mykajabi.com/chinese-medicine-Treat…


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5 days ago | [YT] | 167

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👀 Have we overcomplicated health? What if some of the most powerful longevity habits aren't found in expensive technology, but in nature itself?

In this episode, I reflect on the lessons we can learn from Bryan Johnson's longevity routine through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

While modern technology has its place, I explore why supporting the body's natural rhythms may be one of the most effective health strategies of all.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why a healthy Stomach and Spleen are essential before relying on supplements, and how digestion impacts nutrient absorption

• How Chinese medicine encourages us to reconnect with sunlight, fresh air, seasonal living, and circadian rhythms for better health

• Why nature often provides simple solutions that technology tries to replicate

• How to find the right balance between modern science and ancient wisdom

Sometimes the best medicine is simply getting outside, breathing fresh air, and reconnecting with nature 💜

👀 Listen to my opinion on Bryan Johnson and TCM's tips for longevity:
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🩵 LI 1 — Jing-Well

📍 Location
On the radial side of the index finger, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail

✨ TCM Actions & Uses
• Revives consciousness for fainting
• Reduces high fever
• Cools the Lungs for sore throat
• Calms the mind for mania
• Relieves eye allergies causing redness & itchiness

🧠 Clinical Pearl
As the Jing-Well point of the Large Intestine channel, LI 1 is a powerful point for clearing Heat, reviving consciousness, and treating acute conditions affecting the throat, eyes, and face.

🌿 Do acupuncture points feel easier to learn when you can see them? I turned my graphics into a clear, illustrated acupuncture point guide designed for students and practitioners.

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Saturday Quiz Yourself 💫 easy one! Which acupuncture point is the Xi-Cleft point of the Yin Qiao Vessel? Revise your Extra Vessel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lq5k...

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😢 Frequent Sadness in TCM

Feeling sad from time to time is part of being human.

But when sadness becomes persistent, overwhelming, or difficult to move through, it can begin to affect both emotional and physical health.

Frequent sadness may present as:

💧 A desire to cry
💔 Prolonged grief or melancholy

😭 Crying easily or often
🌧️ A lingering sense of emotional heaviness

⚖️ Common Causes

- Emotional trauma

- Chronic stress

- Long-term illness

In TCM, prolonged sadness primarily affects the Lungs, but can also impact the Heart and Liver, disrupting the flow of Qi and affecting the Shen (Mind).

🎯 Treatment Options
👂 Ear acupuncture points: HT (Heart), LU (Lung) & LV (Liver)

💡 Clinical Pearl: When assessing emotional symptoms, don't stop at the emotion itself.

Look for signs such as fatigue, sighing, insomnia, chest oppression, appetite changes, or digestive issues to help identify the underlying pattern.

❤️‍🩹 Emotions are one of the 7 causes of disease in TCM, understanding their impact is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

🌱If you enjoyed my graphics, check out my 'Chinese Medicine Treatments Made Easy" PDF or hard copy (An illustrated guide to treatments for over 160 common syndromes) here:

acupro-academy.mykajabi.com/chinese-medicine-Treat…

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Si Shen Cong ✨ Four Spirit Wisdom

📍 Location: Four extra points on the vertex of the head, each 1 cun anterior, posterior, and lateral to DU 20

✨ TCM Actions & Uses

• Calms the mind for insomnia, irritability & poor memory

• Regulates Wind for hemiplegia, dizziness, vertigo & epilepsy

• Relieves vertex headaches

🧠 Clinical Pearl

Si Shen Cong is one of the most popular extra point combinations for calming the Shen and enhancing cognitive function.

It's a favorite for patients experiencing stress, poor concentration, insomnia, or neurological disorders.

🌱 If you enjoyed my graphics, check out my "AcuPoints Made Easy" PDF (an illustrated guide for acupuncture points) here: acupro-academy.mykajabi.com/acupoints-made-easy-di…
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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 254

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Saturday Quiz Yourself 💫 Which one is NOT a Yin deficiency tongue? Write your answer in the comments and then read my explanation in the pinned top comment 👅 Revise your TCM Tongue diagnosis here: https://youtu.be/BnpTOivd9vE

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