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James Spears
Nov 272 min read
Palpating Stomach 41 & the Metarsal Lines
There is a palpation technique involving ST 41 and the metatarsal lines that can be used as both a diagnostic tool and a treatment...
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James Spears
Nov 192 min read
Master Tung's Points 66.10, 66.11, & 66.12
Note that these points are the same as SP 3, SP 4, and KI 2 but are needled together as a set. These points are indicated for frontal...
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James Spears
Jul 258 min read
Best Acupuncture Points For Anxiety
In this post, I will discuss various acupuncture points for anxiety and compare TCM protocols to Master Tung's methods. Also included in...
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James Spears
Jul 235 min read
Master Tung’s Points - The Four Horses (88.17, 88.18, 88.19)
In this post, I will discuss Master Tung’s points known as the Four Horses, and in particular, I want to examine some of the lesser-known...
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James Spears
Jul 105 min read
Are Meridians Real?
To answer this question it is necessary to consider the yin-yang nature of the meridians and their point functions. The meridians have...
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James Spears
Jul 52 min read
Master Tung's Points 77.01, 77.02, & 77.03
These points are located in the Achilles tendon and are well-known for treating spinal pain, occipital headaches, and neck pain. As these...
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James Spears
Jun 306 min read
Qi Stagnation, Tension, & Myofascial Lines
In this post, I will explore the role of tension in the myofascial system and how this relates to qi stagnation, meridians, and...
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James Spears
Jun 204 min read
Qi Stagnation & Fascia
In Chinese medicine, we speak of qi stagnation which is a very common pattern associated with many conditions including musculoskeletal...
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James Spears
May 144 min read
Shen, Behavior, and Motivation
Shen disturbance is a common condition that many of us encounter daily in the clinic. In addition to anxiety and depression, shen...
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James Spears
May 113 min read
Lifestyle Changes
Often in the clinic, we may recommend lifestyle modifications for diet, exercise, smoking, sleeping, stress reduction, meditation, or...
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James Spears
May 53 min read
Acupuncture & Fascia - Core Essentials
In this post, I will cover some of the fundamental principles for why acupuncturists need to learn to think of meridians and point...
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James Spears
Mar 194 min read
Jing Essence & Cerebrospinal Fluid
In Chinese medicine theory, we speak of the jing essence and its relation to the kidneys and marrow. In TCM, the essence transforms into...
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James Spears
Mar 174 min read
Lung 7 and the Front Functional Line
Lung 7 (LU 7) is known to be the confluent point for the Conception Vessel (CV), and as the name implies there is a connection to the...
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James Spears
Mar 73 min read
Perceiving Qi
As acupuncturists and therapists it is vital for us to perceive subtle energy. A key question to ask ourselves is how do we recognize qi...
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James Spears
Feb 65 min read
Treating Occipital Headaches with Acupuncture
In this post, I will discuss how to treat occipital headaches using traditional acupuncture points, ear points, and Master Tung's points....
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James Spears
Jan 246 min read
Beyond SI 3 and UB 62 - A Simple Method for Getting Better Results
Using SI 3 and UB 62 together is a very well-known point combination that is said to open the Du Mai and Yang Qiao meridians. In this...
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James Spears
Aug 27, 20235 min read
How to Find the 6 Leg Yang Lines
In this post, I want to make a point (pun intended) for considering the feasibility of six lower leg yang lines. This should clear up...
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James Spears
Aug 23, 20235 min read
SP 6 and SP 9 for Neck, Lumbar, and Spinal Pain
In TCM Spleen 6 (SP 6) and Spleen 9 (SP 9) are well-known points used for a variety of disorders. They are best known for treating...
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James Spears
Aug 12, 20239 min read
Triple Warmer 5 (TW 5), Gallbladder 41 (GB 41) Point Variations & Shao Yang Anatomy
The shao yang meridians include the triple warmer and gallbladder channels which transverse the lateral regions of the body. Examining...
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James Spears
Aug 9, 20238 min read
The Tai Yang - Shao Yang Meridians & Master Tung's Points the 7 Tigers (77.26)
The Master Tung points known as the Seven Tigers (77.26) are in the region of UB 58 - UB 59 and between the tai yang and shao yang...
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