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August 14, 2010 7:46 am | Chinese Acupuncture

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Portable Acupuncture Full Body Massager Massage Digital Electric Therapy Machine


Portable Acupuncture Full Body Massager Massage Digital Electric Therapy Machine


$8.32


Acupuncture Needles KunLun Single Use no guide tube


Acupuncture Needles KunLun Single Use no guide tube


$5.37


Pyramid Moxa Healer for moxa / acupuncture treatments


Pyramid Moxa Healer for moxa / acupuncture treatments


$21.50


Lyapko Applicator Roller


Lyapko Applicator Roller “Universal M” 3,5 Ag 72x(51) Massager Acupuncture


$19.99


Portable Handheld Acupuncture Body Massager Digital Electronic Therapy Machine


Portable Handheld Acupuncture Body Massager Digital Electronic Therapy Machine


$8.32


ACUPUNCTURE - CHINA ZHENJIUOLOGY 30 DVD SET Chiropractic Health Medicine TCM


ACUPUNCTURE – CHINA ZHENJIUOLOGY 30 DVD SET Chiropractic Health Medicine TCM


$257.00


2x Magnetic Hand Palm Acupuncture Pain Relief Massager Needle Massage Balls


2x Magnetic Hand Palm Acupuncture Pain Relief Massager Needle Massage Balls


$0.99


Electronic Massager Acupuncture Therapist Back Body


Electronic Massager Acupuncture Therapist Back Body


$79.95


Digital Physiotherapy Machine, Acupuncture - Acupressure Electronic


Digital Physiotherapy Machine, Acupuncture – Acupressure Electronic


$15.95


Meridians and Acupuncture Points Poster Charts


Meridians and Acupuncture Points Poster Charts


$12.95


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7pc32″ Wall Posters Acupoints Chinese Acupuncture Point


$8.99


100 Disposable Silver Acupuncture Needle 0.16mm x 40mm


100 Disposable Silver Acupuncture Needle 0.16mm x 40mm


$3.47


Digital Physiotherapy Machine, Acupuncture - Acupressure Electronic


Digital Physiotherapy Machine, Acupuncture – Acupressure Electronic


$16.95


Fish Shape Traditional Acupuncture Chinese Gua Sha Board Massage Beauty Tool


Fish Shape Traditional Acupuncture Chinese Gua Sha Board Massage Beauty Tool


$0.99


Learn The Art Of Acupuncture Home Learning Course Guide


Learn The Art Of Acupuncture Home Learning Course Guide


$4.31


[Acusell]Acupressure Acupuncture Foot and Hand Massage Roller Massager, 3PCS LOT


[Acusell]Acupressure Acupuncture Foot and Hand Massage Roller Massager, 3PCS LOT


$27.80


PAINLESS ACUPUNCTURE LANCET NEEDLES 1000PCS(5BOX) with LANCING DEVICE PHLEBOTOMY


PAINLESS ACUPUNCTURE LANCET NEEDLES 1000PCS(5BOX) with LANCING DEVICE PHLEBOTOMY


$39.98


PAINLESS ACUPUNCTURE LANCET NEEDLE 200PCS(1BOX) FOR BLEEDING PEN, LANCING DEVICE


PAINLESS ACUPUNCTURE LANCET NEEDLE 200PCS(1BOX) FOR BLEEDING PEN, LANCING DEVICE


$13.99


4 pcs metal gua sha supplies , acupuncture


4 pcs metal gua sha supplies , acupuncture


$18.00


New Acupuncture massager Digital Full body massage therapy machine w/AC Power


New Acupuncture massager Digital Full body massage therapy machine w/AC Power


$10.66


Healthy Reflexology Acupuncture Wooden MASSAGE SANDALS Shoes


Healthy Reflexology Acupuncture Wooden MASSAGE SANDALS Shoes


$29.90


Ear Acupuncture Disposable Press Needles 1000pcs


Ear Acupuncture Disposable Press Needles 1000pcs


$35.00


Acupuncture Microsystem Poster - Ear, Hand


Acupuncture Microsystem Poster – Ear, Hand


$7.99


Electronic Massager Acupuncture Therapist Back Body


Electronic Massager Acupuncture Therapist Back Body


$79.95


Cantos Phylon Small ball Acupuncture Acupressure Insole unisex Full Size CT-710


Cantos Phylon Small ball Acupuncture Acupressure Insole unisex Full Size CT-710


$9.50


Pair Natural DUSHAN/jade Hand acupuncture points Sphere/balls,Workout/Massage006


Pair Natural DUSHAN/jade Hand acupuncture points Sphere/balls,Workout/Massage006


$19.99


NEW! Electronic Acupuncture Pen Acu Pen, Free Shipping, Therapy, E-Pen, Painless


NEW! Electronic Acupuncture Pen Acu Pen, Free Shipping, Therapy, E-Pen, Painless


$55.99


100 Disposable Silver Acupuncture Needle 0.18mm x 40mm


100 Disposable Silver Acupuncture Needle 0.18mm x 40mm


$3.47


100 Disposable Silver Acupuncture Needle 0.32mm x 40mm


100 Disposable Silver Acupuncture Needle 0.32mm x 40mm


$2.70


100 Disposable Silver Acupuncture Needle 0.30mm x 40mm


100 Disposable Silver Acupuncture Needle 0.30mm x 40mm


$2.70


100 Disposable Copper Acupuncture Needle 0.30mm x 50mm


100 Disposable Copper Acupuncture Needle 0.30mm x 50mm


$2.54


Chinese Acupuncture Model Figure 10.5


Chinese Acupuncture Model Figure 10.5″ tall statue soft silicone feel used


$20.50


Acupressure/Acupuncture Foot/ Hand Reflexology Massager


Acupressure/Acupuncture Foot/ Hand Reflexology Massager


$15.60


[Acusell]Sterile Ear Acupuncture Disposable Press Needle500pcs Acupoint DongBang


[Acusell]Sterile Ear Acupuncture Disposable Press Needle500pcs Acupoint DongBang


$27.99


Acusell Sterile Ear Acupuncture Disposable Press Needle1000pcs Acupoint DongBang


Acusell Sterile Ear Acupuncture Disposable Press Needle1000pcs Acupoint DongBang


$39.90


PAINLESS ACUPUNCTURE LANCET NEEDLE 600PCS(3BOX) FOR BLEEDING PEN, LANCING DEVICE


PAINLESS ACUPUNCTURE LANCET NEEDLE 600PCS(3BOX) FOR BLEEDING PEN, LANCING DEVICE


$24.99


Acusell Sterile Ear Acupuncture Disposable Press Needle1000pcs Acupoint HaengLim


Acusell Sterile Ear Acupuncture Disposable Press Needle1000pcs Acupoint HaengLim


$39.90


[Acusell] Acupressure Energy Acupuncture Foot and Hand Massage Roller Massager


[Acusell] Acupressure Energy Acupuncture Foot and Hand Massage Roller Massager


$9.80


[Acusell]Sterile Ear Acupuncture Disposable Press Needle500pcs Acupoint HaengLim


[Acusell]Sterile Ear Acupuncture Disposable Press Needle500pcs Acupoint HaengLim


$27.50


TOUCH FOR HEALTH REFERENCE CHART ACUPUNCTURE AND MASSAGE LARGE WALL CAHRT


TOUCH FOR HEALTH REFERENCE CHART ACUPUNCTURE AND MASSAGE LARGE WALL CAHRT


$16.95


Mugwort Moxa roll Mini Stick-on Moxibustion Therapy Acupuncture Chinese Medicine


Mugwort Moxa roll Mini Stick-on Moxibustion Therapy Acupuncture Chinese Medicine


$36.85


Mugwort Moxa roll Mini Stick-on Moxibustion Therapy Acupuncture Chinese Medicine


Mugwort Moxa roll Mini Stick-on Moxibustion Therapy Acupuncture Chinese Medicine


$49.84


Digital Physiotherapy Machine, Acupuncture - Acupressure Electronic


Digital Physiotherapy Machine, Acupuncture – Acupressure Electronic


$15.95


Lyapko Applicator Little One Kid Applicatorbelt 3,5 Ag Massager Acupuncture


Lyapko Applicator Little One Kid Applicatorbelt 3,5 Ag Massager Acupuncture


$39.99


Chinese ACUPUNCTURE and MOXIBUSTION Shanghai Zhang Enqin


Chinese ACUPUNCTURE and MOXIBUSTION Shanghai Zhang Enqin


$49.99


Healthy Reflexology Acupuncture MASSAGE SANDALS Shoes


Healthy Reflexology Acupuncture MASSAGE SANDALS Shoes


$19.90


Whole sale lot 10 Gua Sha Massage Tool Jade Stone Plates Acupuncture Healing


Whole sale lot 10 Gua Sha Massage Tool Jade Stone Plates Acupuncture Healing


$65.00


Gua Sha Massage Tool Jade Plate Acupuncture Healing new 11cm S


Gua Sha Massage Tool Jade Plate Acupuncture Healing new 11cm S


$8.99


Gua Sha Massage Tool Jade Stone Plate Acupuncture Healing new 10cm D


Gua Sha Massage Tool Jade Stone Plate Acupuncture Healing new 10cm D


$8.99


Gua Sha Massage Tool Jade Plate Acupuncture Healing new 9x6cm B


Gua Sha Massage Tool Jade Plate Acupuncture Healing new 9x6cm B


$10.00


The Moroccan Fakir (pastel and gouache on.. - 3x2 inch Fridge Magnet - large magnetic button - Magnet


The Moroccan Fakir (pastel and gouache on.. – 3×2 inch Fridge Magnet – large magnetic button – Magnet


$4.99


Rectangular wrap-around refrigerator magnet and a glossy mylar cover.Large 2×3 inch rectangle fridge magnet or ‘buttons’ as they are sometimes known in the USA.Crop shown is automated for display purposes only. All magnets are hand finished and the best most appropriate crop will always be selected to best show the full image. Therefore, actual product may vary slightly from crop shown – this can …

The Moroccan Fakir (pastel and gouache on.. - Tea Towel 100% Cotton - Art247 - Tea Towel - 46x70cm


The Moroccan Fakir (pastel and gouache on.. – Tea Towel 100% Cotton – Art247 – Tea Towel – 46x70cm


$20.49


100% Cotton. Made in UK. Size 70cms X 46cmsThis is an automated preview only. Actual Tea Towel design may vary. All products are hand finished by our expert manufacturers and the best crop available will always be selected….

Acupuncture Photo Mugs


Acupuncture Photo Mugs



Acupuncture The Meridian Of The Heart ….


Acupuncture for Mind, produced by WANG Xu-dong


Acupuncture for Mind, produced by WANG Xu-dong


$8.73


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Ocean


Ocean


$12.99


Ocean was recently nominated for a GRAMMY for Best New Age Album of The Year. Ocean is the second album in the Healing Sound Project by multi-Grammy nominated recording artist Michael Brant DeMaria. Ocean held the #1 spot on the New Age/World/Ambient Chart for 3 months and then went on to win two Zone Music Awards: BEST AMBIENT ALBUM OF 2009 and BEST RELAXATION/MEDITATION ALBUM OF 2009 which are a…

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ) is a common disorder that affects the joints of the upper and lower jaw. It may cause pain and discomfort in the jaw joints, as well as other symptoms such as headaches, ringing in the ears, and neck and shoulder pain. The pain is often so intense that it limits food choices and adversely affects quality of life. Though determining the cause of the pain is often fairly straight forward, treating and managing the pain can be more challenging.

There are a number of muscles and tendons that help support the TMJ. We use them consciously during the day when we speak, chew, yawn, etc. and they often get used subconsciously during the night as well. This usually presents as grinding of the teeth, often a symptom of stress or anxiety, and one of the primary causes of TMJ dysfunction. Other causes of TMJ dysfunction include structural issues within the joints, muscle tension and pain, arthritis, and hypermobility. Any of these conditions may put excessive strain and pressure on the muscles and tendons of the joint, as well as disrupt the natural conformation of the bite. Either of these situations may result in pain of the TMJ or surrounding area.

TMJ dysfunction is most commonly diagnosed by a dentist or doctor doing a physical exam. Clinical presentation of the joint and surrounding muscles and tendons, as well as symptoms described by the patient are usually enough to diagnose the condition. Treatment is generally approached in two ways: use of a plastic Splint that is fitted for either the upper or lower teeth and worn during the day or night, and use of analgesics (pain medication). In more severe cases where muscle tension is the primary cause of discomfort, muscle relaxants may be prescribed. A number of patients do experience some relief of their symptoms when these two modalities are used, however, further relief and resolution of symptoms can usually be accomplished with acupuncture.

Acupuncture has been shown to be a highly effective method for reducing the pain of this disorder as well as restoring effective joint function. It can help to relax the muscles surrounding the joints, as well as treat the underlying stress that often accompanies these overworked muscles. One of the great benefits of acupuncture is that it can be used on its own or in conjunction with western methods of treatment/management. A complimentary approach is often the best choice for optimizing pain control as well as addressing many other aspects of the condition.

When pursing treatment with acupuncture, a complete health assessment is performed to determine the underlying reason for the condition. This assessment is done from an eastern medicine perspective, to make a diagnosis based on the concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The result of the assessment determines how each individual case will be treated. Just as western medicine will diagnose different reasons for the TMJ dysfunction, TCM will also diagnose a particular pattern or differentiation for each patient. One of the general premises of TCM is that where there is pain, there is obstruction. This can be an obstruction of the flow of vital energy called Qi, poor circulation of blood, poor supply of oxygen, etc. The goal of treatment is to remove the obstruction, improve free flow of qi and blood, and thus relieve the pain. This is accomplished by using special acupoints on the face, ear, and other areas of the body.

The thought of having needles put in ones face may seem somewhat daunting, however it is really a relatively painless procedure. The use of special high quality needles that are extra fine, laser sharpened, and lubricated are used to substantially reduce if not eliminate any discomfort. The acupoints that are typically used to treat and manage TMJ dysfunction are located on the cheeks, fairly close to the ear, and directly in front of the ear. These points will act to relax the muscles around the joint and allow a more natural alignment of the jaw. They improve the circulation and movement of Qi, allowing a better supply of qi and blood to nourish the joint. This will also help to clear out any built up toxins and residual materials from the joint. Depending on what the TCM pattern or differentiation is, other points on the hands, wrists, arms, and feet and legs may be used as well.

As an adjunct to classical acupuncture, Auricular Acupuncture can also be used as a very effective add on to manage this condition and quickly help to relieve pain. Auricular medicine is based on the theory that the ear holds a hologram of the whole human body. By treating the corresponding points on the ear, you can affect these points on the body. Instead of needles, special seeds can be used to stimulate points on the ear. A single seed is placed on a small square of adhesive tape, and this is affixed to the ear on the point(s) of interest. These are then stimulated with massage by the patient three times a day for 30 second intervals. The seeds stay on for 3 to 5 days, helping to extend the effectiveness of the acupuncture treatment, as well as supporting the actual treatment of the condition. This combination of classical acupuncture with auricular medicine is a highly effective method to relieve the pain and resolve the symptoms of TMJ dysfunction.

TMJ is often a painful, debilitating, and chronic condition that can severely compromise ones quality of life. Using acupuncture and TCM principles to address the cause and symptoms may enable you to achieve fast, effective pain relief and may promote long term resolution of symptoms. Correction of the underlying imbalance that allowed the condition to manifest will reduce the likelihood of recurrence. As acupuncture can be used alone or in conjunction with treatment that your dentist or doctor recommends, it is an ideal solution to the difficulties that treatment and management of TMJ presents.

Dr. Michelle Phillips is a Registered Acupuncturist and Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She instructs at the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Calgary, Alberta, and runs her own practice, SynerQi Acupuncture & TCM. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Genetics from the University of Alberta, and a Master’s degree in Human Genetics from the University of Pittsburgh. Hereditary cancer was her primary area of interest while she practiced for 15 years in Medical/Clinical genetics as a genetic counsellor. She continues to pursue her interest in cancer, conditions that predispose one to developing cancer, and other conditions that compromise quality of life. To learn more about Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, or book an appointment with Dr. Phillips, go to http://synerqi.ca.


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