Guest guest Posted September 9, 2003 Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 Hi all, This is a forwarded message from a Western MD from the Philippines who came to Hangzhou for a course in acupuncture. She is using it mainly/only for patients in a weight-loss program back home. She was referred to me due to questions concerning TCM and nutrition. I asked her some questions about her knowledge of basic TCM theory. -->>Hi Daniel! About the Zhang and Fu theories, I studied them in China for 2 months with clinical practicum.It's true diet place a big role in weight loss.Actually, my problem is on my acupuncture technique. It goes like this: Patient 1: 26y/o, F, Married with 4 kids, physical examination showed flabby abdomen with many stretch marks. She sought consultation to remove the fats in her belly. Start doing acupuncture with application of electric waves ( adjustable according to her tolerability) 3 times in week each session lasted for 30mins. Every session the intensity of the electric waves gradually increases that is how it goes to my patients. If they feel the intensity lessens I increase it. What I noticed, once the rate reached 5and above (intensity) the said acupoints developed burned marks after I removed the needles. Does this normally happened to patients who underwent weight loss. I know the marks will disappear but it will take months.<<-- Any suggestions/answers to her questions? Also, anybody interested in a long-term coaching relationship with her? She mentioned her mentors at the Hangzhou Hospital do not know how to use a computer. Thanks, Daniel C. Luthi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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