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Acupuncture: magic needles
Unit 3 Fit for life
Lead-in
(1) What common medical treatments do you know of?
(2) Which treatment do people usually prefer, Western medicine or Chinese medicine?
Gua sha
Acupuncture
Cupping
the thermal baths
Lead-in
What is acupuncture?
Lead-in
How does acupuncture work?
The main idea of each paragraph:
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The origin of acupuncture
The development of acupuncture
The process of diagnosis
The process of treatment
The health problems acupuncture can be used to treat
The theories behind acupuncture
The influence of acupuncture
The main idea of each part:
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Para.5-6
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Brief introduction about acupuncture
Development of acupuncture
Routine of visiting the acupuncture clinic
Application in treating several health problems with unknown theories
Growing interest in acupuncture around the world
When was Chinese acupuncture developed?
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Para. 1
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Para. 2
What changes have acupuncture needles experienced?
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development of acupuncture needles
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Para. 3
How does the acupuncturist diagnose the patient?
First, the acupuncturist examines the patient, looking at the patient’s skin and tongue, listening to the sound of his or her voice and breathing, and smelling his or her breath. Then the acupuncturist asks some questions about the patient’s condition and feels his or her pulse.
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Para. 4
针灸理疗取穴原则:1.就近取穴 2.循经取穴
How does the acupuncturist treat the patient?
acupuncture points;
are pushed into;
identified;
linked to;
points near the body part;
not so close to...
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Para. 5
What
health
problems
can
it treat?
Severe pains
Blood pressure issues
Stomach discomfort
Sports injuries
Weight problems
Mental problems
Alcohol, tobacco or drugs abuse
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How does acupuncture work?
different theories no agreement
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