Electrical Acupuncture pen and the Kidney Meridian

I have been making little videos on how to use the meridian acupuncture pen.  This is the script I use for the Kidney meridian.  I am only doing points from the knee down for the lower extremity so that people can get used to what the pen feels like on the different points. 

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KIDNEY Meridian (Electric Acupuncture Pen)  Filmed 12/17/2019

There are 27 points in this one, Kidney starts on the bottom of the foot and ends on the upper chest.  (right around where a nerve called the vagus comes close to the surface). , it is a YIN meridian and can be related to all things adrenal and to do with energy.  Emotionally it is the seat of fear. It is a water element so there can be lots of movement with it. It nourishes the bone marrow so can have lots to do with anemias (the marrow is where blood cells are made by the release  of the hormone erythropoietin from the Kidney itself. Funny how this is 3500 year old info… whereas erythropoietin was discovered in France about 100 years ago. .  

K1- On the sole of the foot, where the forefoot meets the arch.  It is commonly used for patients that have headaches, blurry vision, dizziness, loss of voice, sore throat, as well as hot sensation of the sole of the foot and constipation. 

K2- anterior and inferior to the medial malleolus in the depression of the lower border of the tuberosity of the navicular bone.  It is used for prolapse of the uterus, pruritus of the vulva and groin, irregular menstruation, There is even mention of treatment of TRISMUS or lockjaw from tetanus infection. 

K3- IN the depression between the medial malleolus and the calcaneus, At level with the tip of the medial malleolus.  It has been used for people suffering from sore throat, toothache, deafness, ringing in the ears, dizziness, asthma, impotence frequency of urination, good for fear and lower back pain.  

K4- This one is posterior and inferior to the medial malleolus in the depression medial to the calcaneus tendon.  It is good for bloody sputum (hemoptysis) asthma, stiffness of the lower back, depression, dementia also it can be used for strengthening the will, for people that are timid, and dispels fear. 

K5- one inch below K3, on the medial side of the tuberosity of the calcaneus.  (These ones make a kind of loop. This point is commonly used for amenorrhea, or irregular menstruation, painful periods. Prolapse of the uterus. 

K6- In the depression of the lower border of the medial malleolus, 1” below.  This one is used for uterine problems, itching in the groin, urinary bladder problems like frequency and retention, also good for insomnia, and good for the eyes, can also be used to dispel fear. 

K7- on the anterior border of the calcaneus tendon, 2” above K3, It is used for edema, abdominal distention,  diarrhea, belly rumbles, atrophy of the foot, night sweats, swelling of the foot toto. 

K8- ½ “ in front of K7, 2” above K3… on the posterior part of the fibula. This one is also good for irregular periods, problems of the uterus, painful periods,diarrhea, constipation, oddly enough for swelling and pain in the testes. 

K9- 5” above K3, at the lower end of the gastrocnemius.  This is an odd one, used for mental disorders, especially anxiety and fear based issues.  Good for pain in the foot and legs.  

K10- When the knee is flexed, the point is on the medial side of the popliteal fossa, between the tendons (semimembranosus, and semitendinosus)   This one helps people with , knee pains, as well as some areas of the groin, including painful urination, uterine bleeding that is NOT normal, and even impotence. . 

FIN

Spleen meridian and the electrical acupuncture pen.

So here is the text for the info on the video ( Linked here: https://youtu.be/yZr_Yd4oTzc )

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The spleen meridian has 21 points, it starts on the big toe, on the medial side.  It ends at the mid axillary line right between the 12th rib and the armpit.  The spleen is the seat of stress and worry, pensiveness. Unable to feel secure (insecurity) and therefor is like having diarrhea, you just don’t know… There are 9 points below the knee we will cover in this video.

The spleen is a Yin organ, it really is the pancreas if you think about it.  We know the spleen has immune function as well as recycling red blood cells. The pancreas helps to get nutrients from food with its enzyme reactions.  Also it controls the blood sugar levels with the production of insulin as well as glucagon. Spleen has no actual digestive function as discussed in many books.  It does deliver the recycled red blood cells parts to the liver for storage and redistribution. But that if for later.

SP1- On the medial corner of the big toe.  This is for abdominal swelling, blood in the stool, lower Jiao bleeding.  (menstrual and digestive.) It is also used for sleep problems like disturbing dreams, general mental health and convulsion.

SP2-Medial toe at the metatarsal-phalangeal joint (where the toe meets the foot) at the ‘fish’ skin mark…  This one is also for abdominal swelling, bloating, distention, gastric pains, indigestion. Diarrhea and constipation.  Helps to normalize functions of the lower abdomen.  

SP3- on the medial portion of the foot, at the proximal point of the joint of the 1st metatarsal.  (head or distal part of the metatarsal, before It widens on the fish line.  This one is good for not only the lower abdominal digestive issues, but the General heaviness of the body, ‘borborygmus’ (tummy grumbles) as well as just plain sluggish feeling.

SP4- distal and inferior to the base of first metatarsal, proximally.  This one can be good for plantar fasciitis but is commonly used for the lower abdominal issues like the ones previously mentioned.  You can feel the foot pulse with these.

SP5- In the depression distal and inf. To the medial malleolus (inner ankle bone) halfway between tuberosity of the navicular bone and the tip of the medial malleolus.   It is good for the same abdominal issues, generally. This is a great one for foot problems.

SP6- (IMPORTANT) San-Yin-Jiao.  3” directly above the top of the malleolus.  This one is a great one to calm irritability, heals and helps with fear and worry.  It is the cross over point of the Liver, Spleen, and the Kidney energy channels. This one is not only for the abdominal issues (bloating, diarrhea, constipation, borborygmus, distention…) but also can help with sterility, delayed labor, other sexual dysfunctions, as well as insomnia and pain in the lower limbs.  This one is a great point for stress care and relaxation. 

SP7- 3” above sp6 or 6” above ankle, medially.  This one also good for lower abdominal issues and coldness, numbness, and paralysis of the leg and knee and good for swelling of the ankle.

SP8- Counting from the medial tibia, 3” from the SP9.  This one, in addition to the abdominal issues. Can be used for irregular menstruation and nocturnal emissions in males.  

SP9- On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibial, in the depression on the medial border of the tibia.   Can be used for edema of the leg, jaundice, dysuria, incontinence and knee pain. It is one of a group of four that are great for knee pain, it corresponds with part of the Saphenous nerve which basically follows the meridian

Electric acupuncture pen for Small Intestine meridian (clearing out energies)

The electrical acupuncture meridian point stimulation pen for the small intestine meridian.

See the video here... Small intestine meridian, acupuncture pen.

The small intestine lies in the belly, surrounded by the large intestine.  Its main job (physiologically) is to separate the good from the bad.  Take the nutrients from food and get it to the blood stream.  it helps release mucus, and is the laboratory to break down all your foodstuffs with specific enzymes that help break fats, proteins and carbohydrates into useful chemicals we can use to support, repair and build our bodies.
In acupuncture theory, we use a little different understanding.  The small intestine IS the place we separate bad from good, like wheat from the chaff.  Here are the points.

1.      Small intestine. Has 19 points that begin on the ulnar side of the little finger(outer)  it ends at the where the jaw opens in front of the ear. 

a.      S1 Metal Point. at the ulnar side of the pinky finger nail.   Removes obstructions, opens openings.  Improves lactation, opens glands of breast. Cloudiness of the cornea, Clears eyes.

b.      S2. Water Point, When a loose fist is made, where the crease of the pinky ends on the fish skin. At proximal phalange.  Clears heat, for numbness , fever, headache and ringing in ears. Neck pain/stiffness. Also for eye.

c.      S3 Wood point, Master and toning point>  when a loose fist is made at the end of the crease that meets the metacarpal-phalangeal joint.  Neck stiffness, hearing trouble blurry vision, clears the mind.

d.      S4 on the ulnar edge of palm between base of 5^th metacarpal and triquetrum bone. Distal crease!

e.      S5 FIRE point.  Near the end of the wrist crease of the ulnar side.  Between the styloid and triquetrum.   Good fir neck swelling, reduces distractibility.  Clears head for choices. Removes obstructions of the meridian.  NOT the intestine per se.

f.       S6 nourishing point.  On dorsum (back) of wrist.  On radial side of ulna…  Used for pain of shoulder, arm and lower back.  A good one.  Relaxes muscles, Brightens the eyes.

g.      S7 Command point for head and neck. Difficult to find.  It is in between 5 and 8 (NOT 6 and 8) and then 1” distal. You may find a tendon there… Good for neck stiffness, headache, Calms mind, Spasm pain of elbow and fingers.  Fevers…

h.      S8 EARTH point.  Sedation point … Where the funny bone is.  Inside on the medial epicondyle space. Good for pain in elbow and wrist/hand.  Removes obstructions and pain in the neck. 

Here is a link if you want to buy one of these. I got this acupuncture meridian pen, also called a laser pen even though there is no laser. Sometimes it is called an electrical meridian pen. It is ok for the price of somewhere between 10 and 30 dollars. I got some and have been using them for self treatment and now getting people to better understand how to use them. Here is a link for the pen to buy on Amazon. https://amzn.to/2XoiLin A continuation of the work with the electrical acupuncture meridian pen. Today I am going over the first few points on the hand and forearm for the Small Intestine Meridian. Use this to help you really feel the points and be able to locate them easier. The more you know HOW it feels the better you will be at locating and treating them. To answer a couple questions; it does not cure anything. It is a self treatment modality you may find beneficial for certain conditions as mentioned in the video, these are traditional uses of the points and not to be considered a cure, treatment, diagnosis or medial treatment. Use at your own risk and common sense. Dr. Sean at Natural BodyWorks in Parker Colorado is a chiropractor, acupuncturist and dry needle practitioner. He produces these videos to help patients and friends live better more comfortable lives. A little levity and education go a long way in his opinion. All information is original, and opinion of Dr. Sean Thompson for educational purposes only. Any background music or visuals are incidental and not copyrighted. Comments and questions are welcomed, and will be responded to as soon as possible. Dr. Sean runs The Natural BodyWorks in Parker Colorado, has been practicing for over 20 years and is available daily at his office. Thanks! Website: https://www.thenaturalbodyworks.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thenaturalb... Facebook: https://facebook.com/Naturalbodyworks... Google+: https://www.plus.google.com/+seanthom... LinkedIn: Https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsesanthompson Pinterest; https://www.pinterest.com/thenaturalb... Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/naturalbodyworks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenaturalb... Discus: https://discus.com/by/rev_sean Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/thenatura... Email: frontdesk@thenaturalbodyworks.com Phone: 720- 325 9886 Address: 12539 N. Highway 83, Unit B Parker Colorado 80134 Here is the text for the Gall Bladder cleanse, you can also see it on my blog https://drseanthompson.wordpress.com/... The information in these videos are for education only, there is no intent to diagnose, treat or render an opinion. Any incidental diagrams, drawings, music, video, or other recording are used under the copyright fair use for education and or satire. Use your own brain, go see a qualified provider if there is any question… Not responsible for you, you are. Support us? Share, subscribe, like, comment!

Meridian Acupuncture Pen Pericardium Points

Over the past few months I have been reviewing the meridian acupuncture electrical pen. Here is a copy of the notes I used to do this video. Basically, the script.

The Youtube video to watch.

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1.      Pericardium, Paired with triple warmer, SanJiao, etc.  Protects and comforts the heart.  Protects from hurt heart/broken heart, anger from liver fear from kidney. Etc. Think of it like a mother or grandmother.   YIN. 9 points that begins at the 4^th intercostal space, 1” lateral to nipple. Ends at the center tip of social finger.

a.      P9 Wood point, center of tip of middle finger.  Clears heat, restores consciousness. Palpitations, swelling of tongue. Heatstroke. Prick it to bleed.   Hot feeling in palm. . 

b.      P8 Fire point, on crease of palm, where middle finger sets in light fist (just below).  Chest and cardiac pain. Clears fire, calms mind. Infection of the hand, mental disorders, nausea. Bad breath… gas pains, epilepsy.

c.      P7. Earth point, middle of transverse crease of wrist, between tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radials.  Clears heat, calms mind, good for stuffy chest, stomach ache. Irritability.  DIMINISHES NERVOUSNESS,

d.      P6 Powerful, Master point. L. 2” from center of wrist crease.  Opens chest, regulates heart blood and Qi.  Harmonizes stomach, clears mind.  Nausea vomiting, irritability… good for nausea.  THE main one for motion sickness and any NAUSEA.

e.      P5. Metal point. Meeting of 3 yin channels of hand, heart, pericarp and lung. 3”above crease.  Clears heat, opens chest, resolves heart phlegm, irritability.  Contracture of arm.

f.       P4/ 5” above crease. Regulates and cools blood, (reduces heat of the moment emotions) removes obstructions, opens and calms heart, stops pain, strengthens the mind.

g.      P3. Water point, on elbow crease on ulnar side of tendon bicep. Expels heat, cools blood, soothes, opens heart calm mind. Tremor of hand

Lung Meridian and the Electrical Acupuncture Pen

So here we are.  We have our new and fancy electrical acupuncture meridian pen and some time.  I have posted videos on YouTube.  Here is a link to follow along:   Lung Meridian.  I decided to take the pen and map out each point from the elbows down for the upper extremity and from the knee down for the lower.  I will also do many on certain conditions.  

Lung, Hand Tai YIN,   11 points that ends on the thumb, (medially, on palm side or towards mid line of body on thumb. ) Begins at the first inter-costal space, 6” lateral to Ren meridian.

a.    Lu 11, Wood point.  Also a Ghost point (good for mood).  Radial side of thumb, at nail… good for sore throat cough, asthma, fever. 

b.   Lu 10, Fire point, mid-point of thumb metacarpal, at fish skin area.  Good to clear lung heat.  Benefits throat.

c.    Lu9. Earth point. (GOOD EMO) Tonification point.  Lateral to radial artery on crease of wrist..  Resolves phlegm, regulates lung QI.  Tonifies. (Regret, spiritual emptiness, loss or longing.

d.   Lu8, Metal point 1” above 9 lat to artery.  Diffuses lung, cough asthma, chest and wrist pain,.

e.    Lu7, Master point.  . (EMO) Grief 1.5” above 9 straight back from styloid of radius. This one zigzags..  Disperse lung issue, wrist pain, and neck pain. WANDERING PAINS

f.     Lu 6. 5” below Lu 5 (transverse cubital crease, on radial side of tendon of biceps.  6 is good for lung Qi, pain in elbow and arm. Spasm

g.    Lu5. Water point.  SEDATION point.  Transverse cubital crease, on radial side of tendon of biceps.  Clear lung heat and helps expel phlegm.  Pain of elbow.  Has been used for afternoon fevers. Asthma.

Using a electro-meridian pen on your wrist.

I got this nifty and futuristic looking meridian acupuncture pen.  I liked it enough to buy a bunch of them and have people do work on themselves.  Here is one way I have found to use it.
Carpal Tunnel...Buy your pen NOW from Amazon

See the picture?  I have written numbers on my wrist which coordinate with the nerves we will discuss and treat here.
1. The Radial nerve, this nerve branches off the brachial plexus in the neck at about the 6th cervical vertebral space.  See below...

 Now, we also have to understand that the nerves to the hand come from the entire neck area (brachial plexus, cervical 4 through thoracic 1) but that when someone has a radial nerve or C5-6 nerve root problem we see it in the radial area.  Thumb...

2. the Median nerve... generally attributed to cervical 6 and 7, but you can really link back to the entire brachial plexus... if you really search through the roots, trunks, divisions, cords all the way to the major peripheral branches we are talking about here.

I have used some old x-rays I had to show you the number of the vertebrae and where the nerves branch from.



3. The Ulnar Nerve This one, on the pinky side of the hand comes from the lower part of the neck, C7 and T1 areas.  It is pretty definite in its origin unlike the other two above.  This nerve is easily pinched with trapezius or upper back and shoulder muscle tension.  It is also a common nerve to be affected with shoulder problems.

OK, so first we have to look at the wrist it self... The wrist is made up of an arch of bones called the carpal tunnel.  (Carpal refers to the wrist in anatomic terms).

Here is a cutaway view (rough diagram) of the carpal tunnel.

I took a picture of my left hand.  You will notice that in most anatomy books in the States you only see anatomy of the right side.  This is just convention.  You can see the left in any Gray's Anatomy book.  That is one of the reasons they are so cheap here.

The main points of the carpal tunnel are listed; the Flexor retinaculum, which is a tendon covering to help hold down all the tendons to the hand and fingers on the ventral/anterior side of the wrist (anatomical position).  It is where you would feel for a pulse.  (I did not draw in the arteries... )

The main bones of the tunnel.  These bones are movable and I will show you how in the video portion.
Notice the nerves, just about where I wrote the numbers on my wrist.  I will show you how to find them with the meridian acupuncture pen.

So now we know a bit about where everything is...
Here starts the problem.
I have been a chiropractor and acupuncturist for over 20 years, I have taught anatomy and physiology at the college level for over ten of them.   I have worked on plenty of people with nerve damage and pain in the hand and fingers and have rarely seen a true Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.  The anatomy can tell us why.  There is not much space in that tunnel and when you hold your wrist in a certain position for a long time, the joint can actually begin to change and the carpal tunnel can collapse or change enough to put pressure on the tendons and the nerve.

Now back to the pen.
I like it for what it is worth.  Which is not much.  It is a very basic electrical stimulation device, there is no way to change any of the parameters and I rarely feel any difference when I turn it up.  It has a display that goes from 1 to 9 and 0 being the off button.  You need a good grip on the thing and have moist skin for it to work.  You may get pinching or sensation in the treating hand (the hand you are holding it with,) that is because of poor contact.  Grip it tighter or move the depth of the probe.
But I figure, I have it, so might as well make some use of it.
I think it would be a good tool to find and stimulate peripheral nerves as well as motor-points in muscle.   It seems to have a pulse rate of about 2 Hz, but I don't know any of the carrier frequencies or micro amps etc.  It is a one AA battery which will get you a good 1.5 volts.  There is no step up transformer in it as far as I can tell, and I don't even know if that would even work.

Muscles of the hand:  well, this is a great item for that.  You can definitely stimulate them and get them to go.  There are really not many muscles in the hand anyway and they are so deep this pen just cannot really get to them.  The ones we can get are the thenar and hypothenar muscles.  They are on the thumb and pinky side of the palm respectively.

Muscles of the forearm and wrist.  Really you have to go up into the forearm as there are no real muscles you can get to in the distal wrist.  Lots of tendons and nerves.

So, what can it do?   The stim really does relax the muscle by pulsing it making it release stagnant blood and other fluids releasing the lactic acid and then allowing new blood and lymph to enter the area.  It burns up all the muscle fuel (ATP) and makes the body replace it.  It is a good idea to take some Calcium and Magnesium to help with the new needs of that muscle.

As for the nerve, it does appear to cause some anesthesia but this is just a numb feeling I have after using the unit.  There is no prolonged feeling of numbness, tingling or other paresthesia.
For the money I like it enough to promote it and suggest its use to patients.  It is a great tool for students who are learning nerve tracing and such so I would highly recommend it to chiropractic, acupuncture and advanced massage therapy students.  You can not only learn where the nerves are closest to the surface but what they feel like and their distribution.



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