Chuck Sullivan, Acupuncturist serving East Memphis, Bartlett, Germantown, & Collierville TN

Acupuncture and Cancer Treatment

2011-02-07T09:18:00.000-08:00

Acupuncture has been proven a useful adjunct therapy for patients going through chemo. Here is an ABC news article about this topic.

Folk Allaince Health Fair

2011-01-24T10:18:00.000-08:00

Come see me at the Folk Alliance International Health Fair this Feb.
http://www.folkalliance.org/

Running Another Half Marathon

2011-01-24T07:37:00.000-08:00

My neighborhood running group is doing another Half Marathon. We are heading over to Lynchburg, TN. We all know what Lynchburg is famous for...Jack Daniels. The course is going to be "hilly".
www.oakbarrelhalf.com

Martin Luther King Day

2011-01-17T11:31:00.000-08:00

Hello,
It goes without mentioning that Memphis is closely linked to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. In honor of this holiday I wanted to put up a good quote from him. Also if you are interested here is video of his last speech.

"Like anybody...I want to live a long life."

Chronic Fatigue

2011-01-17T11:13:00.000-08:00

People diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue don't know where to turn. Depression is accompanies this debilitating condition. Insomnia and Weight Gain can compound the misery.
Fortunately, acupuncture can help. Give me a call at 901-763-0909. Make sure to ask for Chuck.

Here are some studies and links for you to research:
http://www.acupuncture.com/newsletters/m_may07/chronic_fatigue_syndrome.htm

Here is a great article written by someone at the University of Maryland that outlines many of the complimentary options for treating Chronic Fatigue.
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/chronic-fatigue-000035.htm

Happy New Year

2011-01-17T11:03:00.002-08:00

Hello Everyone,
I just wanted to say hello and wish everyone a happy New Year. The year has started off with some rough weather. But now we are picking up steam. Here are some pics of my family and I enjoying a snow day. See you soon.

Life Coaching

2010-06-07T07:41:00.000-07:00

If you are having trouble establishing goals or following through with plans you may want to consider an Elite Life Coach. I just met Jay a few weeks ago. He is from Des Moines, IA but does a lot of work by phone. He really gets into helping people achieve their goals. Send him an email at www.lineinthesandjumper.com

Folk Alliance

2010-02-18T11:41:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone,
I will proudly be supporting the musicians at the Folk Alliance event being held this weekend in Memphis. Info from their website:

Welcome to the home of Folk Alliance International

Since 1989, Folk Alliance® has served as the headquarters for Folk Music and Dance. With over 2000 members worldwide and an annual conference that is one of the five largest music conferences in North America, Folk Alliance continues to grow and mature while providing a unique range of member services to our community.

Over the years, our community has grown to include record companies, publishers, presenters, agents, managers, music support services, manufacturers and artists that work in the folk world. Folk Alliance has six regional affiliates that provide the grass roots efforts in their respective markets.

Memphis Happenings: The Dixon Garden and Gallery - Monet to Matise

2010-02-02T07:46:00.000-08:00

January 31 - April 4, 2010

On view in the Main Galleries

Monet to Matisse

Back by popular demand are all of the paintings you've been asking for! Come see the show that shattered all attendance records at the Allentown Art Museum last spring and re-discover the Dixon's outstanding permanent collection of late nineteenth and early twentieth century French paintings. Featuring an all-star lineup of works by the leaders of the Impressionist and Post-Impressionishttp://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=4640085584401735195#t movements, including Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Mary Cassatt, Paul Gauguin, and Henri Matisse, Monet to Matisse takes a closer look at some of the Dixon's most beloved paintings and their provenance.

Made possible in part by Hyde Family Foundations, Dr. Rose M. Johnston, Bank of America & Merrill Lynch.

Acupuncture and Anxiety

2010-02-02T07:41:00.000-08:00

Acupuncture Point, Yin Tang, Relieves Children's Preoperative Anxiety
By: Diane Joswick, L.Ac., MSOM
A study published in the September issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia found that stimulation of the acupuncture point, Yin Tang, alleviated preoperative anxiety in children.

According to the researchers, this could be of great clinical importance due to the fact that excessive preoperative anxiety contributes to operative delays and heightens the pain response.

Fifty-two children participated in the study, where an adhesive bead was either placed on Yin Tang (located between the eyebrows) or on a sham acupuncture point (a spot above the left eyebrow that hasn't been linked to any clinical effects) before a gastrointestinal endoscopic procedure. The researchers found that stimulation of Yin Tang reduced anxiety by 9% during the preoperative waiting period whereas anxiety continued to rise 2% for children who got sham acupressure. Anxiety levels were measured by the State Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children questionnaire, considered the "gold standard" for pediatric assessment.

According to the researchers, this could be of great clinically important due to the fact that excessive preoperative anxiety contributes to operative delays and heightens the pain response.

While traditional acupuncture on Yin Tang has been shown to relieve anxiety in adults before surgery, the researchers wanted to study the efficacy of stimulating the point with an adhesive bead which would be much easier to incorporate into a preoperative treatment protocol, especially in children.

Source: Anesthesia & Analgesia September, 2008; 107: 811-6

Treating Chronic Fatigue with Acupuncture

2010-02-01T12:52:00.000-08:00

An article from Acupuncture.com

Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with Acupuncture: Let the Energy Flow
By Mark Giuliucci

It's all about the chi.

For thousands of years, practitioners of Chinese medicine have believed that blockages in the body's "life energy" — chi — are responsible for illness and disease. Acupuncture and other traditional Chinese treatments seek to restore the natural flow of chi and return the body to harmony.

Yet you don't have to believe in ancient theory to believe in the power of acupuncture. Many Western researchers contend that acupuncture's benefits can be explained in their terms. Acupuncture needles may stimulate nerve endings under the skin, sending impulses to the brain that result in the release of pain-easing endorphins and other hormones. Some researchers using brain scans have found that acupuncture increases blood flow to the thalamus, which is responsible for relaying pain messages to the rest of the body.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) formally recognize acupuncture as a method of pain relief. An NIH advisory panel has concluded that acupuncture is a useful treatment for fibromyalgia, headache, asthma and other conditions. Hundreds of acupuncture studies are underway to determine just how effective acupuncture may be for conditions ranging from arthritis to CFIDS.

"I have been treating chronic fatigue syndrome with Chinese medicine,
including acupuncture, since 1985," says Maoshing Ni, PhD, DOM, a
doctor of oriental medicine in Santa Monica , Calif. "I have seen it work. Certainly, people have different beliefs about how it works, but the bottom line to me is that it is effective."

Stick-y Treatment
The main tool in acupuncture is a hair-thin, flexible needle. Skilled practitioners insert a series of needles in specific points just under the skin. In Chinese medicine, these points are located along meridians, the channels through which chi flows. These points correspond to body systems or organs — the heart, the kidneys or the spleen, for instance — that may be suffering from blockages of chi.

Western acupuncturists use many of the same points; although they may
not agree with the meridian theory, practice has shown that the points
can be effective for relieving pain and other symptoms. The treatment is, by nature, somewhat invasive. Insertion of the needles can be a little uncomfortable for some people, although they rarely cause serious pain. Some patients may also feel mild tingling or burning sensations once the needles are in place.

The placement and duration of the needle insertions varies by symptom.
Generally, a dozen or so needles are used during each treatment, and they may remain in place for anywhere from 10 to 40 minutes. Practitioners may move needles or twist them slightly during treatment to achieve desired effects.

Sessions are usually held weekly. A typical series of treatments may last for several months. In some cases, the treatment is ongoing, as in chiropractic regimens.

Putting it Together
The first time you visit an acupuncturist, expect him or her to take a
thorough medical history. You'll be asked about your symptoms, current medications and other health conditions that may conflict with treatments. In traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is practiced in conjunction with a number of other treatments, including herbal remedies, meditation and dietary changes. Dr. Ni says that he devises an individualized program for each patient.

"A typical diagnosis for chronic fatigue syndrome would involve kidney-adrenal exhaustion, spleen-stomach digestion deficiency, liver stagnation and blockage, and then a disturbed spirit," Dr. Ni says. "Mainly I think we're looking at the overtaxation of one's vital energy resources. Treatment with Chinese medicine would involve trying to resolve those issues."

A typical CFIDS patient would begin a new dietary regimen — including
organic foods supplemented with digestive enzymes. Herbal remedies
will also be a part of the protocol, as well as meditation and treatment for sleep disorders. Gentle exercise will also be introduced according to the patient's ability to handle it. But of all the treatments, Dr. Ni says, acupuncture seems to deliver the most immediate benefit. "The other things take more time. But patients can often feel a more immediate change with acupuncture. After they get off the table, they get more of an immediate energy boost."

Self-Help Points
If you're interested in checking out acupuncture, you can start with a little self-administered routine. It doesn't involve needles — just a little pressure.

"Not everyone has access to acupuncture, but certainly they have a finger they can use," Dr. Ni says. "It will stimulate in much the same way as an acupuncture needle."

Stomach point #36 is located just below the knee. Dr. Ni says he uses it to help increase immune function in his patients. This point is found about three inches below the outside of the knee. Feel for the head of your shin bone, and then apply pressure just behind it. Press steadily for about one minute, just hard enough to feel a little tenderness.

Kidney point #3 is located in the ankle. "This fortifies the kidney-adrenal system, which is so important in people with CFS," Dr. Ni says. "The kidneys and adrenal systems have virtually become exhausted." The point is in the inside back of the ankle, between the Achilles tendon and the ankle bone. Again, apply firm pressure for about one minute. The third area, known as large intestine #4, is a common point used to relieve pain. It's located in the web of the hand, between the thumb and index finger. To find it, make the "OK" sign and feel for the bump of muscle on the back of the hand. Press on that point firmly for about one minute. Dr. Ni says this point helps fight bacterial, fungal and microbial problems as well as pain.

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Reishi Mushroom

2010-01-30T14:48:00.000-08:00

This is the first in a series of posts that will start to introduce my patients and interested community members, herbalists and acupuncture patients to Chinese Herbal Medicine. High quality tinctures of these herbs are available to my patients at Acupuncture and Healing Arts. These are made by me in order to be able to guarantee high quality fresh herbs and in an appropriate concentration. Tinctures of this quality made in Memphis are rare.

The first herb that I would like to introduce to you is called Reishi. It is a mushroom used extensively through out Asia. Reishi is actually the Japanese name. Ganoderma lucidum is the latin name.

Here is a photo:

It is a non toxic herb that has many healing properties. Reishi can help build the immune system and boost your energy. Also go to this wiki page for more information. Here is what it says about Reishi or Lingzhi in chinese.

Lingzhi research and therapeutic usage

Lingzhi may possess anti-tumor, immunomodulatory and immunotherapeutic activities, supported by studies on polysaccharides, terpenes, and other bioactive compounds isolated from fruiting bodies and mycelia of this fungus (reviewed by R. R. Paterson[4] and Lindequist et al.[7]). It has also been found to inhibit platelet aggregation, and to lower blood pressure (via inhibition of angiotensin-converting enzyme[8]), cholesterol and blood sugar.[9]

Laboratory studies have shown anti-neoplastic effects of fungal extracts or isolated compounds against some types of cancer. In an animal model, Ganoderma has been reported to prevent cancer metastasis,[10] with potency comparable to Lentinan from Shiitake mushrooms.[11]

The mechanisms by which G. lucidum may affect cancer are unknown and they may target different stages of cancer development: inhibition of angiogenesis (formation of new, tumor-induced blood vessels, created to supply nutrients to the tumor) mediated by cytokines, cytoxicity, inhibiting migration of the cancer cells and metastasis, and inducing and enhancing apoptosis of tumor cells.[4]

Additional studies indicate that ganoderic acid has some protective effects against liver injury by viruses and other toxic agents in mice, suggesting a potential benefit of this compound in the treatment of liver diseases in humans,[12] and Ganderma-produced sterols inhibit lanosterol 14α-demethylase activity in the biosynthesis of cholesterol .[13] Ganderma compounds inhibit 5-alpha reductase activity in the biosynthesis of dihydrotestosterone.[8]

Besides effects on mammalian physiology, Ganoderma is reported to have anti-bacterial and anti-viral activities.[14][15] Ganoderma is reported to exhibit direct anti-viral with the following viruses; HSV-1, HSV-2, influenza virus, vesicular stomatitis. Ganoderma mushrooms are reported to exhibit direct anti-microbial properties with the following organisms; aspergillus niger, bacillus cereus, candida albicans, and escherichia coli.
[edit] As weight loss aid

Some oriental preparations containing Lingzhi extract are marketed as a weight loss aid. They are advertised as a "slimming formula"[4] in Japanese markets and Lingzi is combined with other herbal extracts. Research is scarce to show the validity of these claims in terms of Lingzhi as a weight loss aid.

What Makes Our Clinic Different?

2010-01-28T09:56:00.001-08:00

Personal Attention with lots of interaction with the acupuncturist.
We won't shuffle you through the office.
Strong Communication Skills.
Friendly professional staff.
Reasonably priced services with no hidden fees.
Patient centered care.

Breathwork Class

2010-01-20T10:49:00.000-08:00

A breathwork class focusing on methods from the Taoist tradition will be taught here in Memphis. The seminar will be four weeks long. Homework will be assigned each week. The class will focus on using the breath as a tool for self transformation and healing. We will discover methods of breathing that calm the mind, massage the internal organs, and free up the spine. Meditative breathing will be discussed in depth as well as the mechanical aspects. Exercises, self massage and stretches that free up the rib cage and spine will be covered extensively. Class will be held this March 2010. Tentative location is Pema Karpo Meditation center. Cost will be $75.00. Contact Chuck at memphistcm@gmail.com or 901.338.1635 for more information or to register.

Future classes include intermediate meditation, Tibetan Yoga, advanced "savasana", qigong, cupping (CEU's for Massage Therapists) and zen shiatsu,

Meditation Seminar Series offered in Herndando, MS

2010-01-20T10:45:00.000-08:00

A series of 4 classes will be held in Hernando, MS starting on Jan. 14, 2010.
It will focus on using meditation as a tool to overcome daily life stress. Instead of pushing away unpleasant experiences like anger meditation can be used as a means to deal with our issues. In this way we can truly know ourselves.

Eyesight Care (esp. Macular Degeneration): Herbal Support

2009-08-14T14:11:00.001-07:00

Bilberry (aka European blueberry) has been shown to have a beneficial effect on eye-related diseases. Laboratory studies have provided preliminary evidence that bilberry consumption may inhibit or reverse eye disorders such as macular degeneration. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial on 50 patients suffering from senile cataract showed that a combination of bilberry extract and vitamin E administered for 4 months was able to stop lens opacity progress in 97% of the cataracts.

^ Fursova AZh, Gesarevich OG, Gonchar AM, Trofimova NA, Kolosova NG (2005). "[Dietary supplementation with bilberry extract prevents macular degeneration and cataracts in senesce-accelerated OXYS rats]" (in Russian). Advances in Gerontology 16: 76–9. PMID 16075680.

A great supplement that I recommend to patients often Eyesight Tonic made by bioessence.

Here is the product information from the company:

Price: $22.00
Item Number: BE67
Quantity:

Eyesight Tonic TM
Eyesight Tonic is a specially-designed nutritional and herbal supplement. It contains a powerful balanced blend of antioxidants and photo-protective ingredients and herbal extracts that provide nutrients to protect the eyes against many primary degenerative conditions.
Natural and artificial lights impact our eye tissue and its function. In order to maintain normal healthy eyes, the body needs to provide the eye tissue with optimum nutrients and to transport the metabolic wastes out quickly and smoothly. When we age; stare too long at artificial light sources, such as TV, computer monitors; or eat an unbalanced diet, our eyesight can also degenerate. Exposure to ultraviolet intensity from the sun, emission from electromagnetic fields by electric appliances, and artificial light sources have increased the risks to our eyesight. The retina is very susceptible to free-radical damage because of its high oxygen consumption, high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, and exposure to light. It may be difficult to change our life-style to use our eyes less and let them rest more. But we can still protect the eyes from damage by their most fearful enemies, free radicals caused by the external environment and our own internal metabolism.
Recent articles in the most prestigious medical journals have clearly demonstrated and confirmed the positive benefits of antioxidants and special nutrients for the protection of the eyes against cataract and glaucoma formation and the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Bio Essence has incorporated these nutrients into a powerful, well-balanced formula designed to nourish the eyes and to protect them from these degenerative conditions. Many of the ingredients are antioxidants that offer strong protection against free radicals and oxidative stress. It can also used as supplement with so-called Computer Vision Syndromes, such as eye fatigue, headache, eye strain, blurred vision, light sensitivity, dry and irritated eyes.

Many vitamin supplements that you may find at stores like Walmart, Target, GNC, etc. may already contain bilberry. However, if it is not from a company like the one previous mentioned, odds are there is not enough bilberry in the supplement to make a difference. You may want to consider adding this product from Naturemade.

As always, please consult your physician or a qualified herbalist before adding this or other supplements to you diet.

Stay tuned for a food list that is beneficial for your eyes. If you live in Memphis and want to take care of your eyesight issues naturally with herbs, nutrition and acupuncture please contact our office and ask for Chuck.

Constipation: Beneficial Foods

2009-08-14T13:35:00.000-07:00

Many of my patients suffer from constipation. After giving this list to a few people, I thought it would make a good post to help out with such a common ailment. Try to use these foods and suggestions before turning to laxatives.

Foods the Lubricate the Intestines:
spinach, honey, pear, peach, apple, apple sauce, alfalfa sprouts, carrots

Foods the Promote Bowel Movement:
cabbage, papaya, coconut, sweet potato, fig, bran, castor oil

Also, consider adding an acidophilus supplement and chlorophyll supplement. Magnesium not exceeding 250mg daily is a good addition to your vitamin schedule.

You may want to try a "colon cocktail" daily until you become regular. It consists of bran, applesauce, and prune juice.

Another breakfast idea is to have oatmeal,with prunes,almonds or walnuts, and some wheat bran. Try this with green tea sweetened with honey.

Sources: Food lists- Healing with Whole Foods, Tao of Nutrition, Nutrition from Marz.

Chinese State Committee Yang 24 Simplified and Missing Traditional Components

2009-02-06T15:41:00.000-08:00

Here is a very good example of the "Official" 24 tai chi form. This is about as good as this form can be performed.

There were some traditional elements deliberately left out such as Fajin. Fajin is the discharging force of tai chi chuan. Here is an example of Ping. Take note of the intricate torso and spinal movements.

Many Western practitioners of this art don't even realize that this type of training is available in Tai Chi. Other components of Tai Chi Chuan training are certain types of meditation, awareness of specific acupuncture points, meridian "visualizations", developing and harmonizing energy of the Zangfu, etc. One specific component of Sun style and the Wudang style from Master Ye is the concept of the Central Channel and the 5 pearls. Please call me if you are interested in learning these aspects of tai chi right here in Memphis and Bartlett.

International Tai Chi Symposium...in Tennessee

2009-02-06T14:34:00.000-08:00

Vanderbilt University will be hosting the International Tai Chi Chuan Symposium this summer. From the home page:

The International Tai Chi Chuan Symposium
on Health, Education and Cultural Exchange
presents
Traditional Tai Chi Chuan
A View Through the Lens of Science
July 5-10, 2009
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee

In July of 2009, the world�s foremost authorities on the five traditional Chinese Family Schools of Tai Chi Chuan, as well as other top Tai Chi Chuan practitioners and scholars will come to Vanderbilt University in Nashville Tennessee for an international level Tai Chi Chuan Symposium. The theme of this Symposium will focus on bringing together the wisdom of Chinese culture with the precision of modern science through evidence-based academic sessions, Master�s workshops and other special events designed to foster an exchange of knowledge and cultures.

This Symposium will be the first of its kind in the United States. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to study with five of China's top Masters along with well respected scholars carefully selected for their unique and highly professional level of expertise in the scientific study and examination of Tai Chi Chuan.

Arrive early and begin your Symposium experience by attending one of the best birthday parties in the country. The Nashville 4th of July celebration offers family fun, great food, live music and spectacular fireworks displays. In addition, join us as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Symposium sponsor, the International Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association.

The International Tai Chi Chuan Symposium on Health, Education and Cultural Exchange is a one-of-a-kind forum that offers the opportunity to network with others who seek a deeper understanding of how the practice of Tai Chi Chuan can enhance health, wellness and quality of life.

Who Should Attend

Everyone interested in Tai Chi Chuan
Tai Chi and Qigong teachers/practitioners of all styles
Tai Chi and Qigong researchers
Health care professionals (i.e. - Physicians, Nurses, Physical Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, etc.)
Health care and public health care planners/policy makers/providers
Health promotion professionals, fitness instructors, personal trainers
Health promotion planners for YMCAs, active-aging groups, senior centers, health clubs, health and fitness magazines
Educators, school administrators, special education and physical education instructors

Sullivan Acupuncture Q&A: Acupuncture Schools

2009-02-06T14:04:00.000-08:00

After about 6 years in private practice people are still curious about how I got into Chinese Medicine. Many of my patients are also curious about where someone would go to learn acupuncture in the US. They often think that someone could only learn in China. They wonder how someone living in Memphis or Bartlett, TN would actually be able to practice Traditional Chinese Medicine effectively.
There are currently around 65 acupuncture and chinese medicine schools in the country. Most on either the west coast or east coast. A few more are located in the upper midwest states. Deep South states like Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama do not have any schools yet. The Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine have a complete list of the accredited schools. The programs offer extensive courses of study that hover around the 2500 hour mark.

Here is the curriculum overview from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine :
"Our four-academic-year (three-calendar-year) program in acupuncture and Oriental medicine consists of 3,272 total hours, for which 211.68 quarter credits are granted. Of these, 960 hours are devoted to clinical studies.

Qi Cultivation Our students study two years of qi cultivation: one full year of qigong, and a second of advanced qigong or taiji. These internal development arts support personal health and creativity and provide the groundwork for direct, experiential understanding of the fundamental energetic concepts of Oriental medicine.

Oriental Therapeutic Massage Students study six weeks of shiatsu, a Japanese form of acupressure and six weeks of tuina, a Chinese form of massage before determining their focus for three more quarters of study.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory Throughout the master’s program, students will explore the theories that serve as the foundation for the practice of Chinese medicine.

Acupuncture Theory and Practice First-year students will study the location of more than 400 points and the channel theory on which acupuncture is based. As they progress through the program, students will master the functions of the acupuncture points, design acupuncture treatments, learn and practice basic and advanced techniques of needling, as well as adjunctive therapies such as moxibustion, cupping, and electrical stimulation of points.

Chinese Herbal Medicine After studying more than 300 individual herbs of the Chinese herbal pharmacopoeia, students learn to combine these herbs into classical formulas and to modify those formulas to meet the needs of individual patients. Working in the Chinese herbal dispensary helps students become familiar with the look, feel, smell, and taste of the herbs and the specificity of their clinical applications.

Biomedicine Coursework in basic sciences; anatomy and physiology; living anatomy; western pathology; western clinical diagnosis; western pharmacology; diet and nutrition; public and community health enable our students to partner with patients and their providers to offer optimum care to their patients.

Professional Development Students develop their ethical and legal awareness, case management capabilities, and marketing and practice building skills in a series of dedicated courses and a community outreach practicum.

Clinical Studies Clinical training affords students the opportunity to integrate their knowledge and skills and apply them to the treatment of patients in a carefully structured and supervised learning environment. For more information about clinical education at Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, click here.

To learn more about the master’s degree curriculum, including course descriptions and a year-by-year narrative, we encourage you to download our catalog."

As a side note there is an Acupuncture training course at UCLA Med school that is about 300 hours. Another company out of San Francisco is offering a TCM based acupuncture and herbal program to physicians that also hovers around the 300 hour mark. Some chiropractic colleges offer a few courses on acupuncture here and there.

Layman's Guide to Acupuncture

2009-02-06T14:02:00.000-08:00

I found the Layman's guide to acupuncture while surfing around today. It has solid information on all aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
If you have time go check it out at www.acupuncture.edu.

My Location

2009-02-03T15:30:00.000-08:00

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Acupuncture within easy driving distance for East Memphis, Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, TN

Acupuncture Points: P6 curtesy of Acuxo

2009-02-03T13:00:00.001-08:00

More info Available at Acuxo.com

PC6 • Nei Guan • Pericardium 6 Inner Pass. Luo Connecting Point on the Pericardium Channel to TE4. Special Command Point for the Thorax.

Location: On the anterior forearm, 2 cun superior to the transverse wrist crease, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis muscles.

Unbinds The Chest

Regulates The Heart

Harmonizes The Stomach

Clears Heat

Opens The Yin Linking Vessel

Regulates Qi

Calms The Spirit

Alleviates Nausea And Vomiting

Abdominal Fullness • Abdominal Pain • Arm Contraction • Arm Pain • Asthma • Cardiac Arrhythmia • Cardiac Conditions • Cardiac Pain • Chest Discomfort • Chest Pain • Elbow Problems • Fever • Headache Migraine • Hiccough • Hypochondriac Region Pain • Hysteria • Insomnia • Jaundice • Malaria • Memory Impaired • Menses Irregular • Mental Disorders • Metabolic Disturbances • Nausea • Palpitations • Rectal Prolapse • Seizures • Stomach Pain • Surgical Pain Or Post Surgical Shock • Vomiting • Windstroke •

Sullivan Acupuncture FAQ: What is Qi?

2009-02-03T12:09:00.000-08:00

Qi is a difficult concept to talk about. Essentially, one can say that if you are eating properly, getting enough sleep, moderating the lifestyle and relatively healthy then it is possible to say that you have "good qi". Many authors have written that qi equates to life force energy. While this is true, it has much deeper meanings associated with the climate, atmosphere, seasons, structure of the body, etc. For more info go to this Wiki page.

Patient Testimonials From Acupuncture.com

2009-02-03T09:18:00.000-08:00

Acupuncture.com has a huge amount of information available for patients. One of my favorite components of that site is the Patient Testimonial section. While Mrs Shepard is not a patient of mine she wrote this testimonial regarding neck and back pain:

By Janet Shepard

Hello, My name is Janet Shepard and I live in Alaska. I want to say that my first three acupuncture treatments have significantly healed constant neck and back pain that I have had for years. Although movement therapy and chiropractics helped me previously, nothing has reduced the pain more than acupuncture. I have recommended it to several friends that have constant neck and back pain. One of my friends that went to my acupuncturist has been very please with the reduction of her neck/back pain.

Chuck Sullivan, L.Ac. is available at Acupuncture and Healing Arts Medical Group for the treatment of neck and back pain. He uses a variety of techniques to achieve results. These techniques include acupuncture, acupressure, gua sha, cupping, and herbs.

The International Tai Chi Chuan Symposium on Health, Education and Cultural Exchange
presents Traditional Tai Chi Chuan A View Through the Lens of Science
*July 5-10, 2009* *Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee*