The following Channels can be stretched in the Prone position while the support hand remains in contact with the sacrum, with exception of the Heart stretch. When it is preferable to work any Channel with thumb or palm and not the knee, lay the leg back down in its naturally extended position. STOMACH Knee is…
Dial A Channel Notice the Sequence. The Stretches give access to each Channel. Much like turning a dial to the required setting. Working a Channel in the stretch position brings that Channel closer to the surface. Spleen TOE TO ANKLE LEG FALLS LATERALLY – support at point of maximum stretch, if required. Small Intestine HEEL TO KNEE LEG…
Function of the Lymphatic system: The Lymphatic system is a major part of the body’s immune system. It is a transport system consisting of a series of lymph vessels, that are located between capillaries and tissue cells, as well as collections of lymph nodes situated at various points along the length of the lymph vessels.…
Pericardium: The outer most layer of the heart tissue. There are 3 layers in total. It has an outer sac that consists of fibrous tissue and an inner sac that consists of a continuous layer of serous membrane. The Pericardium contains the heart in the chest cavity with its inelastic fibres. It prevents over-expansion of…
Summarising the passage of blood through the heart. Deoxygenated blood flows from the body into the right atrium via the superior and inferior vena cava. As the right atrium fills, it contracts forcing this blood through the tricuspid valve into the right ventricle below. Once the right ventricle is full of blood, the bicuspid valve closes…
Compact overview of how blood circulates from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart. Pulmonary circulation is the term used for blood circulating from heart to the lungs and back to the heart again. Blood circulates from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs and back to the left atrium of…
Fascinating viewing of an Aortic Valve Replacement. Shows what calcification of the aortic valve looks like:
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm “Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair”
TCM looks for patterns in the signs and symptoms of a patient. The disharmony underlying the clinical manifestations can then be identified. In TCM, Signs and Symptoms cover a far broader range than in Western Medicine in order to form a holistic picture. The relationship of presenting Symptoms with each other is of great importance.…
Also check out the post on Masunaga Catchphrases VITALITY: Forming an identity Self-Boundary (Skin) Permeable border for exchange of materials Border: Ki, Food, Waste Lung & Large Intestine: Exchange & Elimination (Masunaga Theory) NOURISHMENT: Need for nourishment Digestion Hunger is satisfied Front: Need, Food, Engulf Stomach & Spleen: Ingestion & Digestion (Masunaga Theory) CONTROL: Make…
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