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#POLARITY IN EMBRYOGENESIS AND YIN AND YANG THEORY SERIES#
It is most advantageous when used in a series of treatments (6 to 8) to obtain more lasting results.Cell polarity is crucial to development since apico-basal polarity conferred by the 3 polarity protein modules (or complexes) is essential during embryogenesis, namely the Par (partition defective)-, the CRB (Crumbs)-, and the Scribble-based polarity protein modules. Japanese acupuncture is suited to a broad range of conditions. Areas of weakness or tension on the back, abdomen and neck may be addressed using a variety of specialized techniques, including moxibustion and cupping. Symptom control - The root pattern is supported by gently inserted or non-inserted needles.
Abdomen and pulse will be re-checked to monitor progress before moving onto the next stage.Ģ.
The pattern of imbalance is identified, 'active' treatment points are selected and 'non-insertion' needling is performed. Root treatment - information is obtained via questioning, palpation of the pulse, abdomen and Acupuncture points. Needles and blunt metallic tools are held on the surface of the skin, rather than being inserted.ġ. What sets it apart from other forms of Acupuncture is 'non-insertion' needling. This style of treatm ent was developed and refined by the blind acupunctur is ts of Japan, with a heavy emphasis on touch and pa lpation. Kylie Freemantle is trained in Manaka protocols.Įast-Asian Needle Therapy involves a refined set of techniques and tools. When required, Home Recommendations may be given, including dietary advice, self treatment with various forms of moxa, press needles, or self-sotai. Symptom control usually produces immediate and noticeable changes, while balancing of the Yin and Yang and use of Sotai deal with the underlying cause of the problem, working to prevent the recurrence of symptoms. These steps are then followed by Symptom Control, where tools such as needles, moxibustion, intradermal needles, press balls, press needles and polarity devices are utilised to treat the presenting symptoms. The result is an increase in the range of movement and a decrease in pain and stiffness. Once these muscle groups are being engaged when they should, muscle groups that are overcompensating are able to relax. Sotai is a gentle style of exercises used to alleviate structural imbalances by switching on functional muscle groups that are not engaging when needed. The third step of treatment further brings into balance the 8 Extra Meridians, with the use of Sotai. These steps of the treatment deal with the underlying cause of the problem. The first two steps of a Manaka style treatment involves the balancing of the Yin and Yang aspects of the body with the use of acupuncture, moxibustion and polarity tools to redirect accumulations of negative and positive ions. Manaka Protocols bypass the usual effect of TCM style acupuncture in stimulating the nervous and endocrine systems by using very subtle stimulation to engage only the X-System. Using the techniques employed by the Manaka Protocols, this X-System is engaged to balance the 8 Extra Meridians. The X-System utilises the 8 Extra Meridians to send information throughout the body. The theory is that during embryogenesis, there is an underlying system that is in play (the X-System), which becomes redundant once the nervous, endocrine and 12 Regular Meridian systems’ become established. Manaka Protocols utilise what is called the X-System (X being the unknown factor). Methods such as abdominal or Hara diagnosis and gastrocnemius palpation form important diagnostic tools, which have become less relevant in TCM style acupuncture.Īt Bendigo Chinese Medicine, we offer two different styles of Ja panese Acupuncture. It is from this development that Japanese acupuncture places greater emphasis on palpation for diagnosis and treatment. Up until the mid-ninth century, all medical knowledge from China was openly assimilated, but due to political problems, contact with China was curtailed, forcing Japanese physicians to begin refining and developing their own ideas and methods. Japanese Acupuncture stems from the Chinese system of Acupuncture and has been part of the Japanese medical culture for over 1400 years.
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