Master Tung's Points - Three Scholars, the Lung Meridian, and Manual Therapies
In my last post, I commented on LU 7 and the Three Scholars (33.13, 33.14, 33.15) which are a group of Master Tung's points located on...
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James Spears
Feb 21, 20235 min read
Lung 7 & Master Tung's Points the Three Scholars (33.13 - 33.15)
Lung 7 (Lie Que, Broken Sequence) is a very popular point with diverse functions. However, getting a strong and immediate response with...
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James Spears
Feb 9, 20236 min read
Kidney 6 (Zhao Hai) Shining Sea - Why I don't like this point
Kidney 6 the confluent point of the Yin Qiao (motility) vessel is known to be a very influential acupuncture point. Like many leg yin...
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James Spears
Jan 30, 20231 min read
Emotions, Somatic Therapies, and Psychology
In the video below I discuss emotional healing and somatic therapies with American psychologist Douglas Holwerda. Topics we cover include...
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James Spears
Dec 28, 20223 min read
The ANS, Yin-Yang, and Stress Responses
Of all systems in the body perhaps the autonomic nervous system (ANS) best demonstrates the essence of the yin-yang theory. The...
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James Spears
Nov 15, 20224 min read
Yang Arm Meridians and the Superficial Back Arm Line (SBAL)
The large intestine and triple warmer meridians have similar point functions and both channels are located on the myofascial line known...
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James Spears
Oct 23, 20226 min read
Point Synergies & Dao Ma's
One of the most significant breakthroughs I've had practicing acupuncture was to truly grasp what a Dao Ma is and how to use them. In his...
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James Spears
Oct 17, 20224 min read
Qi Kung and Somatic Therapies
There are many ways to practice qi kung and various systems teach different movements and methods. We can also speak of external forms...
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James Spears
Aug 11, 20224 min read
Spleen 10, the Urinary System, and Passing Through Kidney Points
Spleen 10 (SP 10) is a popular acupuncture point best known for treating conditions related to the blood. It is used for gynecological...
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James Spears
Jun 2, 20222 min read
Small Intestine 3, The Tai Yang Meridians, Myofascial Anatomy, and Master Tung's Points
The tai yang channels include the small intestine and urinary bladder meridians which run along the posterior regions of the body. This...
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James Spears
Apr 22, 20223 min read
Stomach 36 for Cardiovascular Disorders
Acupuncture can play a role in treating cardiovascular diseases and researchers have come to understand some of the mechanisms by which...
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James Spears
Apr 8, 20224 min read
Lung 1 & Anterior Shoulder Pain
The acupuncture point lung 1 may be associated with anterior shoulder pain. Pain in this region may be related to muscles attaching on....
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James Spears
Mar 22, 20224 min read
Spleen 6, San Yin Jiao, and the Deep Front Fascial Line
Spleen 6 (SP 6) is one of the most commonly used acupuncture points for treating a variety of disorders. In this post I will discuss how...
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James Spears
Mar 17, 20224 min read
Stomach 38 (ST 38) for Shoulder Pain
Stomach 38 is recognized in TCM as an empirical point for frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). This point can also be used for other...
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James Spears
Mar 11, 20225 min read
Master Tung's Hand Points
Master Tung's Hand Points and Myofascial Lines
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James Spears
Mar 1, 20223 min read
Master Tung's Acupuncture Points - 88.17, 88.18, 88.19 (Four Horses)
Can acupuncture points be better understood through myofascial anatomy? To answer this question I will demonstrate how this applies to...
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James Spears
Feb 25, 20225 min read
Yoga for Neck Pain
Yoga for neck pain with commentary on crocodile pose, down dog, backbends, acupressure, and more.
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James Spears
Feb 17, 20224 min read
Master Tung's Acupuncture Points 77.08, 77.09, 77.11, The Four Flowers
The stomach meridian and superficial front line. A comparison of the Four Flowers with ST 36, ST 37, and ST 38.
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James Spears
Feb 13, 20223 min read
Master Tung's Acupuncture Points 77.17, 77.18, 77.19, 77.21 (Lower Three Emperors)
Master Tung's points the Lower Three Emperors are a powerful combination for treating disorders affecting the pelvis.
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James Spears
Feb 2, 20203 min read
Subtle Energy Meditations
Subtle energy meditations take as their focal point subtle phenomena such as the breath, sound, or interior visualizations. Subtle energy...
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