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111 Cards in this Set
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Shiatsu translates as...?
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finger pressure
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Hot, bright, outward and expressive are all characteristics of yin or yang?
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yang
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What are Makka Ho exercises?
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Specific Shiatsu exercises to stretch the paired meridians in order to move and balance the Ki
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Dense, dark and cold are characteristics of yin or yang?
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yin
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Which meridians are associated with Metal?
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Lung
Large Intestine |
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Which meridians are associated with Earth?
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Spleen
Stomach |
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Which meridians are associated with Absolute Fire?
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Heart
Small Intestine |
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Which meridians are associated with Water?
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Kidney
Bladder |
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Which meridians are associated with Supplemental Fire?
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Pericardium
Triple Heater |
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Which meridians are associated with Wood?
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Liver
Gall Bladder |
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What direction is associated with each of the 5 elements?
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Fire--South
Earth--Center Metal--West Water--North Wood--East |
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Which season is associated with each of the 5 elements?
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Fire--Summer
Earth--late summer Metal--Fall/Autumn Water--Winter Wood--Spring |
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Which climate is associated with each of the 5 elements?
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Fire--Heat
Earth--Humidity Metal--Dryness Water--Cold Wood--Wind |
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Which cyclic stage is associated with each of the 5 elements?
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Fire--Growth
Earth--Maturing/ripening Metal--Harvest Water--Death Wood--Birth |
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Which color is associated with each of the 5 elements?
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Fire--red
Earth--yellow Metal--White Water--Blue/Black Wood--Green |
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Which flavor is associated with each of the 5 elements?
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Fire--bitter
Earth--sweet Metal--spicy/pungent Water--salty Wood--sour |
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Which sense organ is associated with each of the 5 elements?
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Fire--tongue
Earth--mouth Metal--nose Water--ears Wood--eyes |
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Which body tissue is associated with each of the 5 elements?
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Fire--blood vessels
Earth--muscles Metal--Skin Water--bone Wood--tendons and ligaments |
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Which sense is associated with each of the 5 elements?
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Fire--speech
Earth--taste Metal--smell Water--hearing Wood--sight |
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Which bodily manifestation is associated with each of the 5 elements?
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Fire--face
Earth--lips Metal--body hair Water--head hair Wood--nails |
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Which body fluid is associated with each of the 5 elements?
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Fire--sweat
Earth--saliva Metal--mucus Water--urine Wood--tears |
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What sound is associated with each of the 5 elements?
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Fire--laughing
Earth--singing Metal--weeping Water--groaning Wood--shouting |
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What emotion is associated with each of the 5 elements?
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Fire--joy
Earth--worry/pensiveness Metal--grief Water--fear Wood--anger |
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Which element has four meridians, and what are they? Which are yin and which are yang?
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Fire
Absolute Fire: Heart (yin) Small Intestine (yang) Supplemental Fire: Pericardium (yin) Triple Heater (yang) |
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Which Shiatsu points should be avoided during pregancy?
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Bl 67
Sp 6 LI 4 GB 21 |
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"Transformation and Transportation" depict the function of which meridian?
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Spleen
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Which meridians cross at Sp 6?
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Spleen, Liver, Kidney
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Which meridian is said to separate the pure from the impure?
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Small Intestine
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Which meridian houses the "Shen"?
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Heart
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Which meridian is considered the "lid" or "defensive ki"?
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Lung
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The only yang meridian that appears on the anterior body is...?
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Stomach
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How many points does the Lung meridian have, and where does it begin and end?
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11
Chest to thumb |
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How many points does the Large Intestine meridian have, and where does it begin and end?
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20
2nd finger (pointer) to nose |
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How many points does the Stomach meridian have, and where does it begin and end?
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45
Just below eye to second toe |
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How many points does the Spleen meridian have, and where does it begin and end?
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21
Big toe to chest |
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How many points does the Heart meridian have, and where does it begin and end?
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9
Axilla to radial side of pinky finger at base of nail |
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How many points does the Small Intestine meridian have, and where does it begin and end?
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19
Ulnar side of pinky finger to TMJ ("auditory palace") |
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How many points does the Bladder meridian have, and where does it begin and end?
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67
inner eye to pink toe |
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How many points does the Kidney meridian have, and where does it begin and end?
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27
Plantar surface of foot ("bubbling spring") to junction of clavicle and manubrium |
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How many points does the Pericardium meridian have, and where does it begin and end?
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9
1 cun lateral to nipple, to midpoint of tip of middle finger |
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How many points does the Triple Heater meridian have, and where does it begin and end?
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23
Ulnar side of ring finger at base of nail, to the lateral tip of eyebrow |
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How many points does the Gall Bladder meridian have, and where does it begin and end?
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44
Outer canthus of eye, to the 4th toe at the lateral base of nail |
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How many points does the Liver meridian have, and where does it begin and end?
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14
Lateral side of big toe at base of nail, to between the 6th and 7th intercostals in line with nipple |
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How many points does the Conception Vessel meridian have, and where does it begin and end?
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24
Perineum to just below center of lower lip |
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How many points does the Governing Vessel meridian have, and where does it begin and end?
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28
between coccyx and anus, to center line of upper gum |
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Where is Kidney 1, and what is it called?
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plantar surface between 2nd and 3rd metatarsal-phalangeal joints (solar plexus in refexology)
"bubbling spring" |
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Where is Pericardium 8, and what is it called?
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Center of palm, between 3rd and 4th metacarpals
"palace of anxiety" |
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What are the keyword(s) and peak time for the Lung meridian?
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Intake of Ki, Lid, Defensive Ki, Weiki
3-5am |
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What are the keyword(s) and peak time for the Large Intestine meridian?
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Elimination
5-7am |
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What are the keyword(s) and peak time for the Stomach meridian?
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Nurturing/ Intake of Nourishment
7-9am |
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What are the keyword(s) and peak time for the Spleen meridian?
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Digestion, "transformation and transportation"
9-11am |
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What are the keyword(s) and peak time for the Heart meridian?
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Emotional Center, House of Shen (mind and spirit)
11am-1pm |
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What are the keyword(s) and peak time for the Small Intestine meridian?
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Assimilation, sorting the "pure from the impure"
1-3pm |
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What are the keyword(s) and peak time for the Bladder meridian?
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Purification
3-5pm |
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What are the keyword(s) and peak time for the Kidney meridian?
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Impetus, Houses the Jing, "Ancestral Ki"
5-7pm |
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What are the keyword(s) and peak time for the Pericardim meridian?
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Protection
7-9pm |
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What are the keyword(s) and peak time for the Triple Heater meridian?
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Regualtion, Immunity
9-11pm |
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What are the keyword(s) and peak time for the Gall Bladder meridian?
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Distribution, Decision-making
11pm-1am |
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What are the keyword(s) and peak time for the Liver meridian?
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Storage and Detoxification
1-3am |
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What are some qualities of YIN?
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Shady, Cold, Earth, Wet, Dark, Dense, heavy, Night, Moon, Female, Interior of body, Stillness, Decline, Death, Ventral (anterior)
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What are some qualities of YANG?
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Sunny, Heaven, Hot, Dry, Light, Porous/hollow, Light, Day, Sun, Male, Exterior of body, Motion, Growth, Birth, Dorsal
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What is Tan Den?
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the center of Hara
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What meridian points are found on the face?
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Bl 1
St 1 TH 23 GB 1 SI 19 LI 20 |
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What meridian points are found on the hand?
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Lu 11
LI 1 Pe 9 TH 1 Ht 9 SI 1 |
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What meridian points are found on the feet?
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Sp 1
Li 1 St 45 GB 44 Bl 67 K 1 (plantar surface) |
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What are some physical imbalances related to the Lung meridian?
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respiratory disorders, skin problems
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What are some psychological imbalances of the Lung meridian?
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Isolation and withdrawal, depression, melancholy, lack of self worth, inability to grieve or too much grieving
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What is the Alarm Point for Lung?
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Lung 1--Center of Gathering
-expands and relaxes chest -colds, cough, asthma, congestion |
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What are Physical imbalances of the Large Intestine meridian?
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constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome; skin, nose and sinus problems
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What are indications for LI 4?
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-clears nose and sinuses
-mental and physical elimination -constipation, diarrhea -arm, neck, and shoulder pain -facial pain, locked jaw, toothache -general well being |
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What are Psychological imbalances of Large Intestine?
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-Isolation and withdrawal, depression, melancholy, lack of self worth, inability to grieve or too much grieving
-unable to "let go" and too much "holding on" |
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What physical imbalances are related to the Stomach meridian?
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all stomach disorders, weight problems, overeating, mouth ulcers, anorexia, ovarian cysts, fibroids, endometriosis, prolapses
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What pyschological imbalances are related to the Stomach meridian?
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too much thinking or studying, worrying, mental confusion, instability, anxiety, not feeling at home anywhere, self-pity, not being nurtured
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What is "Three Mile Point"?
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Stomach 36, lateral to the tibial tuberosity, 3 cun below the patella
-indicated for general well-being, to build up strength and endurance, tired legs, fatigue and anxiety, stomach disorders, knee problems |
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What are the physical imbalances related to the Spleen meridian?
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digestive problems involving insufficient or exessive secretion of digestive enzymes, overeating or lack or appetite, weight problems, irregular, painful or heavy periods, anemia and bleeding disorders, prolapses, easily bruised
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What are the indications for Spleen 6 and where is it found?
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-tonifies the whole system, abdominal complaints, menstrual problems, hypertension, blood sugar, ankle pain
-found 3 cun above the medial malleolus, just posterior to the tibial border |
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What physical imbalances are related to the Heart meridian?
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heart disease, circulatory problems, palpitations, speech disorders, stammering, excessive sweating
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What psychological disorders are related to the Heart meridian?
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lack of compassion and empathy, personality disorders, mental restlessness, emotional instability, lack of emotion, hysteria, speech problems and inability to communicate, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, long term memory
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Where is "Lesser Mansion" and what is it indicated for?
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Heart 8, in the palmar surface between teh 4th and 5th metacarpal bones
-indicated for vascular system, hardening of the arteries, headaches, fever, nose bleeds, stroke |
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What physical imbalances are related to the Small Intestine meridian?
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Poor absorption of nutrients, intestinal gas, abdominal gas, anemia
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What psychological imbalances are related to the Small Intestine meridian?
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inability to make decisions, cloudy judgment
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What physical imbalances are related to the Bladder meridian?
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urinary problems, bone disease, poor teeth, premature balding, grey hair
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What psychological imbalances are related to the Bladder meridian?
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Restlessness, fearfulness and timidity, recklessness
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Which point is "Pillar of Heaven" and where is it found? What is it indicated for?
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Bladder 10
-base of occiput, lateral to trapezius attachment -indicated for head, neck, sinus and back pain, whiplash |
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Which point is "Extreme Yin"?
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Bladder 67--contraindicated for pregnancy
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What physical imbalances are related to the Kidney meridian?
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kidney disorders, hormonal and endocrine disturbances, reproductive and sexual problems, problems in physical development, chronic fatigue, fluid retention, low back pain, congenital and hereditary diseases
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Which point is Bubbling Spring, where is it found, and what is it indicated for?
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Kidney 1
--plantar surface between 2nd and 3rd metatarsal-phalangeal joints --tonifies kidney, kidney problems, foot pain, revival point for dizziness |
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What are psychological imbalances related to the Kidney meridian?
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lack of determination and ability to go forward in life, inherited psychological conditions, fears and phobias, restlessness and impatience, forgetfulness (short-term memory)
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What are other names for the Pericardium meridian?
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Heart Constrictor, Heart Envelope, Heart Protector, Heart Governor
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What are physical imbalances related to the Pericardium meridian?
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Heart didease, circulatory disorders, poor circulation, tightness in chest and palpitations
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What are psychological imbalances related to the Pericardium meridian?
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Overprotected or overprotective, emotionally vulnerable, nervous in social situations, insomnia, excessive or disturbed dreaming
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What are physical imbalances related to the Triple Heater meridian?
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Lack of harmony between the three burners, poor heat regulation, overall chilliness or overheating, lymphatic problems, fluid and toxin retention, immune systems disorders
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What are psychological imbalances related to the Triple Heater meridian?
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lack of warmth socially, overprotected or overprotective
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What are physical imbalances related to the Gall Bladder meridian?
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gall stones, stiffness in movement, lack of physical flexibility, arthritis, eye problems, eyesight, stiffness in neck and shoulders, migraines, fatigue from overwork
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Which point is the "Palace of Anxiety", where is it found, and what are its indications?
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Pericardium 8
--Center of palm, between 3rd and 4th metacarpals --indicated for exhaustion, anxiety, calming the spirit, epilepsy |
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Which point is the "Silk Bamboo Hollow", where is it found, and what are its indications?
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Triple Heater 23
--lateral tip of eyebrow --indicated for brightening the eyes, headaches, facial paralysis, Bell's Palsy |
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Which point is the "Pond of Wind", where is it found, and what are its indications
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Gall Bladder 20
--posterior to mastoid process, in the depression between the SCM and upper traps --indicated for head, neck, shoulder pains, opening and brightening the eyes, relaxing the sinews |
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Migraines are associated with an imbalance in which meridian?
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Gall Bladder
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A good point to bring someone out of an epileptic episode is...?
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Pericardium 8, Palace of Anxiety
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Which point is the "Well in Shoulder", where is it found, and what are its indications?
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Gall Bladder 21
--high point of traps in line with nipple --indicated for shoulder and back pain, headaches, and stiff neck |
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Which point is the "Jumping Pivot", where is it found, and what are its indications?
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Gall Bladder 30
--1/3 distance from greater trochanter and the sacral hiatus --indicated for strengthening lower back, opening hip joints, sciatica |
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Which point is the "Great Surge", where is it found, and what are its indications?
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Liver 3
-between 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones -indicated for detoxification, regulating liver and gall bladder, thyroid problems, menstrual problems, hepatitis, foot problems, PMS, cramping |
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Which point is the "Sea of Ki", where is it found, and what are its indications?
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CV 6, the Tan Den
--1.5 cun below the navel --indicated for irregular menstruation, vaginal discharge, abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea, impotency, infertility |
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Which point is the "Gate of Hope", where is it found, and what are its indications
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LIver 14
-6th intercostal space in line with nipple -Alarm point for Liver |
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At which point do all six Yang channels converge?
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GV 14, between C7-T1
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Which point is the "A Hundred Meeting Point", where is it found, and what are its indications?
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GV 20
-on top of the skull in line with top of ears -indicated for clearing the brain, insomnia, hyperactivity, seizures, headaches, hemmorhoids |
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Which elements are found on the hands and feet?
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Metal
Absolute Fire Supplemental Fire |
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Which elements are found on the legs an feet?
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Earth
Water Wood |
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All the points on the face are YIN or YANG?
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YANG
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All the points on the chest are YIN or YANG?
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YIN
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The meridian that regulates respiratory, digestive and eliminative functions is...?
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Triple Heater
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