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Spleen 9 (SP 9) is a powerful point. It's main function in Chinese medicine is to resolve "dampness". Dampness is not a normal diagnostic term used in western medicine, but it is actually quite simple to understand. When the Spleen and the Stomach channels are working together digestion runs smoothly, water and nutrients are well absorbed, and the the body metabolizes food intake well. Read more
Small Intestine 3 (SI 3) is the gateway acupuncture point leading to the spine by way of the shoulders, neck and scapula. This makes it a helpful point for a whole host of conditions! Learn more about this amazing acupuncture point. Read more
Tai Yang is a powerful acupuncture point that runs deep and ought to be used with reverence and respect. You can learn more about this powerful point in this post. Read more
If you are prone to nausea, vomiting, morning sickness, or sea sickness–Pericardium 6 (PC 6) is the acupuncture point to remember. It is easily found between the tendons about 3 finger widths above the wrist, and it's a very simple and effective self-treatment point. Read more
In Chinese medicine the kidney is not only related to the kidney organ but it also encompasses your "life source energy". That's the energy you were were born with that declines as you age. Kidney 3 (KI 3) is the source point of the Kidney channel, and acts as a connection and regeneration center for the channel. Read more
The Chinese translation for Heart 7 (HT 7) is Shen Men, which means Spirit Gate. As its name suggests, this acupuncture point is fantastic for calming the mind and spirit. Read more
Gallbladder point... treatment of this point will help relieve a headache, neck pain, or shoulder tension, but it's good for so much more than that! Read more
Conception Vessel 6 (CV 6) is a point that runs deep and has a powerful impact. If I had to describe it simply I would say that it nourishes the body. Learn more about this powerful point! Read more
Spleen 6 is one of the most commonly used points during an acupuncture treatment. One of the reason it is so dynamic is because the Spleen, Liver and Kidney channels all cross at Spleen 6. Read more
Conception Vessel 17 (CV 17) is a crossing point for the Lung, Pericardium and Heart channels which makes it a great point to open the chest. It will help clear phlegm and congestion from the chest, help resolve an anxiety or panic attack, calm heart palpitations, and even relieve acid indigestion. Read more
Although Conception Vessel 1 (CV 1), also called Ren 1, is rarely used in acupuncture due to its invasive location. However, it is interesting to note that this point connects the conception vessel with the governing vessel. Most acupuncturists will choose distal points along acupuncture channels to activate this point... Read more
Large Intestine 4 is the number one go-to point for ANY condition related the head, neck and face. Whether you have a headache, a toothache, nasal congestion, Bell's Palsy, pink eye, an ear ache, a sore throat, or vision problem–you should include Large Intestine 4 to your treatment plan. Read more
Conception Vessel 12 (also known as Ren 12 or CV 12) is great for everything related to digestion. It helps with conditions such as bloating, gas, indigestion, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation. etc. Read more
Yin Tang is AMAZING! It helps with problems like nose bleeds, and headaches, but my favorite use for it is even more profound and special... Read more
Conception Vessel 4 (CV 4) is extremely powerful for chronic debilitating diseases. Because it is a crossing point for the Liver, Kidney and Spleen channels Conception Vessel 4 can treat a broad range of conditions... Read more