Magnetic Acupuncture:

Painless treatment for clients sensitive to needle.

Andy Inki KIM, R.Ac., L.Ac., MSAOM www.NeedleFreeAcupuncture.net

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Life
The LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. Genesis 2:7
We are an integrative presence with spirit, mind and body.

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Channel (Meridian)
Channels are the pathways that carry Qi and Blood through the body. They comprise an invisible lattice that links together all the fundamental textures and Organs. The channels connect the interior of the body with the exterior. This is the basis of acupuncture theory, that working with points on the surface of the body will affect the function of organs inside the body. Most acupuncture points relate to the channels, and herbs or foods are thought to enter one or more of the channels.

The organs and their relevant channels form an individual energetic unit: problems of the Internal Organs can affect the relevant channels, and conversely, problems that start as channel problems can penetrate into the Interior and be transmitted to the organs.

Channels

Internal Organs

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The functions of the channels

1. Transporting Qi and blood throughout the body and rendering the body an integrated whole.

Lungs

2. Protecting the body.

pathogen

Lungs
pathogen

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The functions of the channels

3. Responding to dysfunction in the body
Disease of the channels themselves: disease of the channels means impaired flow of Qi and blood (i.e. stagnation) or insufficiency of Qi and blood leading to malnourishment. For example, previous injury or prolonged over-use of any part of the body may give rise either to stagnation or deficiency in the channels in a local area resulting in aching and pain. Disease of the organs reflecting onto the channels: when the internal organs are in disharmony internally, their related channels may also show signs of disorder. For example, stasis of Heart blood can give rise to pain which descends along the Heart channel in the arm, or ascends along the Heart channel to the throat. Visibly showing disease: in some cases, the course of a diseased channel can be discolored and therefore visible, whether purple showing blood stasis, red indicating heat.

4. The channels serve to transmit Qi to the diseased area

Cell, muscle, organ

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The 12 Primary Channels

The channel system is made up of twelve regular meridians that correspond to each of the six Yin and six Yang Organs.

TaiYin
Lung Spleen Heart

ShaoYin
Kidney Pc

JueYin
Liver

LI

Stomach

SI TaiYang

UB

SJ ShaoYang

GB

YangMing

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Lung & LI Channels

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Stomach & Spleen Channels

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Heart & SI Channels

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UB & Kidney Channels

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Pericardium & SJ Channels

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GB & Liver Channels

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The 12 Primary Channels

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Principles of point selection in acupuncture treatment

Acupuncture points are mostly on the channels. Acupuncture points must be chosen according to two following principles: 1. The use of points according to their function. 2. The use of points seen within a balanced combination that takes into account the channel system. When Qi flows freely throughout the body, one enjoys good physical, mental and emotional well-being. An obstruction of Qi anywhere in the body is like a dam, backing up the flow in one area and restricting it in others. This blockage can hinder the distribution of the nourishment that the body requires to function optimally. The purpose of magnetic or acupuncture treatment is to balance meridian system by unblocking this obstruction in the channel after a complete, accurate and comprehensive diagnosis of where Qi has become blocked or imbalanced.

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Toothache

Toothache mostly can be reduced by needling LI4 on the Large Intestine channel.

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Migraine Headache

Migraine H/A mostly can be reduced by needling GB41 on the Gall Bladder channel.

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Frontal Headache

Frontal H/A due to stomach heat can be relieved by needling ST44 on the Stomach channel.

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Low Back Pain

Acute low back pain mostly can be relieved by needling UB40 on the Urinary Bladder channel.

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Qi and Magnetic Field

The oldest known medical book, the Yellow Emperors Classic of Internal Medicine, is thought to have been written around 3,000 b.c., and mentions the practice of placing natural magnets on acupuncture points. The electrical resistance measured in the skin overlying the acupuncture points is lower than the surrounding skin by a factor of approximately 10 to 1. The electrical currents run through every cell and tissue of the body. Wherever electrical currents exist, a magnetic field is formed in the surrounding area. Electrical fields are due to the presence of charged particles, such as electrons, while magnetic fields are due to the movement of these charged particles, such as an electron current. Qi is a form of magnetic field. Channel (Meridian) is a pathway of magnetic field.

Cell, muscle, organ

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How magnet or acupuncture works.

Magnet or acupuncture therapy may allow new energy to enter into channels where an energy deficit exist. Conversely, acupuncture point stimulation may also release excessive energy by providing a kind of safety release valve which allows excessive flow to be diverted from overloaded meridian circuits. Tonification: allows new energy to enter

Direction of channel

Sedation: releases excessive energy

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Magnetic therapy as a non-invasive healing modality

Unlike X-rays, dyes, radioactive substances, exposure to electrical currents, and acupuncture, magnetic treatment are completely noninvasive. Electromagnetic energy directed through damaged cells under precise conditions causes the cells to regenerate, a principle that has been applied for accelerating the rate at which broken bones mend. - Becker, Cross Currents, P. 42 The therapeutic use of magnets is not so simple as just taping a magnet to the body or placing a magnetic patch over a problematic area. The strength of the magnet, the pole that is placed against the skin, and the area on which the magnet is placed all make a difference. Significant aspect of working with magnets is that the formula that will help patient one day may not help after the magnets have shifted ones energy field (meridian) : recommended to remove magnets after attachment for 6 ~ 12 hours.

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Magnetic therapy combined with Oriental Medicine

Of all the healing modalities, acupuncture is probably the one most closely connected with magnetic healing. The meridian system that acupuncturists use in their work often seems to be activated by magnetic stimulation of acupuncture points. People experiencing magnetic therapy frequently report that they feel a tingling up and down the body, along what appears to be an acupuncture meridian. Magnetic treatments are harmonious with acupuncture, so one can needle or magnetically stimulate any meridian point and simultaneously treat the corresponding organ or gland with a magnet. - Buryl Payne, Ph.D., Magnetic Healing I tape permanent magnet on the acupuncture point to balance meridian system by either providing or draining magnetic field after comprehensive diagnosis of where field (Qi) has become deficient or excess.

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Toothache

Toothache mostly can be reduced by taping magnet on LI4 in the Large Intestine channel.

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Migraine Headache

Migraine H/A mostly can be reduced by taping magnet on GB41 in the Gall Bladder channel.

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Frontal Headache

Frontal H/A due to stomach heat can be relieved by taping magnet on ST44 in the Stomach channel.

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Low Back Pain

Acute low back pain mostly can be relieved by taping magnet on UB40 in the Urinary Bladder channel.

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Magnetic Acupuncture
The subtle energies flowing through the meridians are not electrical in nature, but they are able to induce electrical fields and currents because of their magnetic properties. This energy, known to Qi, is actually a manifestation of the life force which animates and energizes living systems. When the flow of life energy to a particular organ is deficient or unbalanced, patterns of cellular disruption occur.

Magnetic Acupuncture:
Painless treatment for clients sensitive to needle. Ouch!

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Andy Inki KIM

Whenever I noticed an improvement in a patients health, I felt indebted to Love from God and also to the patients trust in His Love. I believe healing is where Love is.

NFA Clinic of Oriental Medicine Apprentice of Grand Master Hyunkyu Choi Member of Research Group of MyeongMun Medicine Bastyr University, MSAOM Hanyang University, Master of Engineering Seven Patents Registered Three Papers Published

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