Advanced Meridian Theory - Shao Yin And Jue Yin

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aspects of shao yin - fire, movement, warmth, physiology etc

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- Regulates the physiology of fire. conduit and regulator of extreme heat from the external environment, and the source of fire and blood movement in the internal environment.
- shao yin is moved by the beating of the heart and movement in the gate of vitality between the kidneys.
- clinically to drain the fire and clear the heart while also dredging and opening the yin collateral
- shao yin organs are also responsible for maintaining the body’s warmth

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how are warming in shao yin and tai yin (sp in particular) different

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Tai yin warming is provided by the nourishment while shao yin warming is provided by the movement of blood.

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Five-Phase Relationship of the Heart and Kidney

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Shao yin - dynamic tension.
- The heart shao yin and kidney shao yin organs do not always work together in synergy, but instead have a relationship based on a balance of mutual strength.
- Reference to the 5 element theory of the water cooling the fire of the heart.

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What the HR channel recognizes

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- Recognition of the external environment: the 6 qi
- internal environment: the movement of the qi dynamic.
- social environment: interactions with people, animals.

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functions of the HR

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- commands the blood vessels

- stores the spirit

- opens to the tongue

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More detail - HR commands the blood vessels

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- moving blood through the vessels of the body.
A discussion of the blood vessels should also include the concept, of the yin collaterals. -

Considered the smallest vessels in the yin channels, the yin collateral may be linked to the microcirculation of blood.

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Yin collaterals - how they work

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Considered the smallest vessels in the yin channels, the yin collateral may be linked to the microcirculation of blood.

The yin collateral are most effective to dredge using shao yin channel.


Yin collateral stagnation is generally stagnation of blood,

In both yin and yang collateral stasis, however the important underlying concept is microcirculation
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yang collaterals - how they work

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- yang collateral heat is cleared by treating the affected yang channel.

- tend to have stagnation of qi, which might also lead to heat.

In both yin and yang collateral stasis, however the important underlying concept is microcirculation.

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More of how the HR commands the blood vessels regarding the function of movement

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- ‘commands’ is associated with body function of movement,

for the HR -- 1 the heart moves blood throughout the body by pumping. This is similar to the modern physiology understanding of the heart function.

- 2 The heart moves consciousness. This can be loosely thought of as the need for the spirit to have an adequate supply of blood in order to function.

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How the HR stores the spirit

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The term spirit refers to the intelligence of existence.

- plants -- ability to respond to changes in the seasons and, on a daily basis, to turn toward the sun (heliotropism).

- human beings, this concept also includes the capacity for understanding and involves an innate ability to make associative leaps from one concept to another.

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How the HR opens into the tongue

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- importance in the context of speech and communication.

- Problems moving the tongue and expressing ideas are most likely due to heart dysfunction.

EXAMPLE clearly recognize the world at large. a stroke patient may have normal tongue movement, but be unable to properly vocalize ideas (back to the idea of microcirculation of the yin collateral and the heart relationship)

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HR pathology

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- itchy sores are related to HR. Esp upper part of the body and face (heat toxins in HR) channel).

The area of the heart between t5 and t7 is often involved in problems with cognition. It is therefore used in treating many types of development problems in children.

Insomnia and a tendency toward fear are associated to the shao yin channel

Urinary incontinence may often involve the HR shao yin.

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general traits of KD

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It is the root strength from which one rises to the challenge of urgent need. The will is the ability of a person to steadily do and strive in the world, with the eventual goal of reproduction.

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KD functions

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Store essenceThe interaction of essence with the qi derived from fluids, food, and air is the basis for the physiological activities that make up daily life.

Governs the bone - KD responsible for the growth and development of bones, especially during childhood.

Stores the will - also translated as intention.

Opens to the ears - Not all ear problems are connected to KD. Most often the connection refers to the small bones of the ear.

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KD pathology

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- ability to rise and perform in highly situations (Think about Adrenal Fatigue).

-Many types of allergic and autoimmune disorders are related to the kidney.

- Problems with the endocrine systems are often related to the kidney qi dynamic.

- Hormone imbalance or hyper-hypoactivitiy od endocrine glands are often treated with acupuncture treatment and herbs that regulate the kidney

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3 fires in the body

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ministerial

sovereign

gate of vitality

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fire - gate of vitality description

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Kidney has both a fire and a water aspect. The two together are necessary in order for the gate of vitality to enliven the body.
-- endocrine system in Western medicine. Ideas about growth, development, libido, and metabolism tend to follow similar lines in both frames of reference.

- Modern research is showing that many herbal formulas that are said to strengthen the gate of vitality and benefit the kidney yang affect the complex interactions of the endocrine system.

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ministerial fire description

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Most seen in three cases. 1. As a synonym of the gate of vitality. 2. in 5 phases trying to explain the pericardium function in the 6 yin meridian. 3. In discussion of pathology, particularly pathology associated with liver gallbladder

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sovereign fire description

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It is associated with the heart and is exemplified in the actual movement of the heart organ, which send warm blood to the body.

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Healthy Qi transformation by the liver and pericardium channel prevents...

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In Jue Yin, they help create an environment where the destructive power of wind cannot arise.

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Jue yin is especially associated with...

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blood

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pathways of qi, blood, and what happens during sleep

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The pathways of qi are maintained by the liver, and qi depends on the fullness of Jue Yin blood for nourishment. When the body sleeps, blood returns to Jue Yin, where it settle and clarifies

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How the concept of wind and its relationship to blood is important fo understanding both physiology and pathology of Jue Yin.

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The operative concept here is that when healthy blood fills the vessels, it can prevent the invasion of pathogenic wind. This could be blood insufficiency in general, or a problem with proper assignment of blood by the liver to the are affected. –think about muscle cramps and twitching

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The function of the pericardium...

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... is to facilitate communication and to protect the heart.
- both cushioning the effects of assaults from outside and disseminating the commands and moods inside from the heart

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how pc protects the HR

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Like a bodyguard, PC integrates pathogens that might damage the heart.

If PC has a deficiency of blood, then the heart is more likely to be damaged.

PC integrates excess coming outward from the heart.

For example, where there has been an excess of physical activity, the pericardium provides blood and nourishment while absorbing and releasing generated heat.

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Jue yin vs Shao yin

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In TCM, PC includes both the lining and important aspects of the HR organ itself.

Jue Yin is more Yin and therefore more materially substantial than Shao Yin.

The Jue Yin is deep in the blood vessels and thus pc might be thought of as being equivalent to the blood engorging the hr muscle.

Jue Yin is the reservoir of blood that surrounds the hearth to support movement in the pivot of Shao Yin.

For example, in cases of angina where there is a blockage in coronary blood circulation, the Jue Yin pericardium channel will often have palpable changes along the arm below the elbow

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PC pathology

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External –contracted heat disorder may affect quickly the pericardium.

Arteriosclerosis often manifest with palpable changes in the pericardium channel, most commonly found around (and can be treated) Pc4.

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Overview of LIV

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When healthy, the liver is like a general with all is supplies at the ready, both peaceful and alert.

- ability to react quickly to changes in the diverse environments of the internal body --- similar function of the protective qi on the surface of the body.

Move in the deep interior, making strategies and clearing the pathways of qi.

The place of collection is around T9

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functions of the LIV

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Dredges, drains, and regulates

Maintain the flow of qi among the internal organ and facilitate the draining of accumulated qi

Stores and nourishes the sinews

The liver function of storing blood includes the determination of where blood should go.

stores the ethereal soul

opens to the eyes

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There are 3 aspects to the relationship of the liver blood:

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1 The storage of blood: Storage of blood also involves the maintenance of blood quality, what might termed cleaning of the blood. Problems with cleaning of the blood while it is stored could cause such symptoms as insomnia, irritability, or even dermatological issues should the ability to remove heat from the blood be compromised

2 The assignment of blood to particular organs: Symptoms include muscle twitching or spasms due to an inadequate blood supply in a particular area

3 The impetus for movement of blood: The function is closely related to that of dredging the pathways of qi. If the pathways of qi is compromised the blood flow will be as well. Classical symptoms are those as in gynecological disorders, amenorrhea, metrorrhagia etc.etc. While the beating of the heart moves the blood, there is also an important role played by the liver in blood circulation, Namely, by facilitating the smooth movement of qi, one also helps the circulation of blood

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storing the ethereal soul...

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The ethereal soul involves a psychic aspect that manifest as courage. The ability to restrain and balance the courage of the ethereal soul comes from the health and the quality of blood

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opening to the eyes...

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Not all eye problems are liver.

There are 2 major cause associated with the liver channel and both are concerned the relationship with the liver to the sinew: Movement of the musculature of the eyesDilatation and contraction of the pupils (more chronic problem to the kd)Problem with the optic nerve, this reflect more function of the liver of assigning blood through normal dredging and draining

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Liver pathology

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Bleeding from larger vessels are generally of a Jue Yin type while bleeding problems associated with reuptake at the capillary level are more spleen type. First type is treated with Lv1 – Lv 3, the second type with SP1 – Sp3